JPS63189988A - Automatic changer - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Application Field The present invention relates to an automatic change device for fare boxes installed and used in vehicles such as omnibuses operating on single-area or per-kilometer fare system routes, and in particular, relates to an automatic change device for fare boxes installed and used in vehicles such as omnibuses operating on single-area or per-kilometer fare system routes. This invention relates to an automatic change device that uses the same as a memory medium for various information and data and as a kind of operation control medium of the device.

Conventional technology Currently, in the automatic change devices installed in buses that operate on single-section or kilometer fare system routes, the single-section fare is set by inputting settings on a digital switch, etc. installed inside or outside the device. This is done by

In addition, in this type of change device, for example, the number of coins/banknotes inserted or inserted, their denominations, the number of tickets sold, their ticket types, or the amount of change dispensed, etc. It is necessary to capture various information that comes out during the actual operation of the device during operation as input information, and to be able to retrieve this as necessary data at any time when paying fares. Therefore, at present, a circuit board that constitutes a memory circuit that incorporates semiconductor elements, etc. is installed in the safe installed in the change device, and various data that comes out as the device operates and operates is stored in this memory. The data is input and stored, and when paying the fare, the safe is removed from the device and the necessary data is read from the memory.

Furthermore, current automatic change devices incorporate a separate control circuit consisting of a microprocessor or the like to control various operations of the device, and this allows the device to be set to an operating state when the safe is installed, or to control various operations of the device. For example, when dispensing change, the change dispensing mechanism is driven and controlled.

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, when single-area fares are set by inputting digital switch settings, when fares are revised, the staff member must Each time, the customer must visit the vehicle, reset the digital switch on the change device, and switch to the new fare. This work sometimes extends into the middle of the night, placing an extra burden and effort on the staff. Furthermore, depending on the office, there may be multiple areas with different single-area fares, such as the Kawasaki area and the Yokohama area. In that case, the same vehicle will operate across multiple regions. Therefore, it is necessary to have a separate digital switch depending on the area where the single ward fare differs, and it is necessary to switch it at any time according to the area, and some countermeasure is necessary, such as switching and setting it at any time according to the area. , handling becomes extremely troublesome in terms of operation management.

Furthermore, with current change devices, it is necessary to assemble the circuit board that constitutes the memory for reading, storing, and reading out various data in the safe, which requires many parts and wiring. You also have to do withdrawals and rerouting. Therefore, a large space is required to install the circuit board inside the safe, and the internal structure is also complicated, resulting in a complicated structure of the safe.
There is a problem that the size and weight increase, and the price also increases accordingly.

This invention was proposed in view of the above-mentioned points.
Efficiently and quickly without spending a lot of effort
The main purpose is to make it easy to use and at the same time simplify the structure of the safe to make it lighter and smaller.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a device which is removably attached to the main body of the device, and when attached to the main body of the veIt, is connected to the internal circuit so that signals can be sent and received, and a memory is stored. an IC card from which data such as fare information and service schedule numbers are read and the device is set in an operating state; and means for reading data such as fare information stored in the IC card;
It consists of means for inputting and storing various data such as the amount of money inserted into the main body of the device, the sales amount of coupon tickets, the number of tickets, etc., into the IC card according to the operation mode.

Data stored in the IC card, such as fare information and bus schedule number, can be easily erased and rewritten using a reader/writer in a business office or the like. When the fare is revised or the vehicle's timetable number is changed, it is sufficient to simply rewrite the data stored in the IC card with new revised or changed data and attach it to the device body. As a result, the automatic change device is reset to the revised new fare, or switched to the changed diamond number, etc.

The IC card installed in the main body of the device records the amount and number of coins and banknotes inserted or inserted in connection with the operation and operation of the device, the amount of change paid out, the amount of sales of coupon tickets, the number of tickets, etc. Various types of data are sequentially read. Therefore, the IC card itself performs the same function as the memory built into conventional safes, and the circuit board that makes up the memory and its assembly into the safe, which were required in the past, are no longer required, making the safe space-saving. simplified.

The automatic change device becomes operational only after the safe is attached and an IC card is attached, and the automatic change device is not activated unless the IC card is attached. That is, the IC card plays the role of a conventional key.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall appearance of an automatic change device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing its front structure, and FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the coupon operation panel section.

Note that the IC card 100 used in the present invention basically consists of a CPU and a ROM, and the ROM may be, for example, an EP-ROM or an EEP-ROM. This IC card 100 can easily read data stored in the memory, erase and rewrite new data using a reader/writer installed in a business office, etc., and can also be connected to external circuits through input/output terminals. It is possible to send and receive signals, and by sending and receiving the signals, data can be read into the memory at any time through the CPU.

The automatic change device includes a box-shaped device main body 10, a safe 20 that is removably housed in the device main body 10, and a mounting main body 1.
0, and an IC card 100 that is removably attached to the IC card 100.

The main body 10 of the device is a so-called fare box, and on the top surface of the fare box 10 there is a bulk fare input slot 11 into which coins and tickets such as coupon tickets are inserted when change is not required, and a fare input slot 11 into which coins and tickets are inserted when change is required. A coin insertion slot 12 for inserting coins for change and a bill insertion slot 13 for inserting banknotes when change is needed and banknotes are respectively disposed at predetermined positions.

Furthermore, a display unit 14 is arranged on the top surface of the fare box 10. The display unit 14 includes an input amount display 15 that displays the amount of coins or banknotes (money) inserted or inserted by the passenger through the change coin slot 12 or bill slot 13, and a display unit 14 that is set according to single section or multiple section. and a fare display 16 for displaying the section fare that has been set or entered.

The display 15,16 consists of a 7-segment LED displaying a 4-digit number. Reference numeral 17 denotes a coin return button, and when the button is pressed, the coins inserted into the coin slot 12 by the passenger are returned to the change tray 18 provided in the fare box 10. This tray 18 is a tray for receiving change coins and return coins, and is provided on the top surface of the fare box 10 on the side of the input amount display 15.

A storage section 10a for a safe 20 is formed at the lower front (boarding/alighting side) of the fare box 10, and the safe 20 is removably stored there. The safe 20 has a box-like, airtight structure, and is closed by a lid (not shown) so as to be openable and closable. When the safe 20 is stored in the storage section 10a, it is mechanically held at a predetermined position within the box by a locking mechanism 19 attached to the back side of the fare box 10. After that, fare box 10
When an IC card 100 (described later) is inserted, an internal mechanism (not shown) inside the box is activated in response to the detection signal, the lid of the safe 20 is opened, and the safe 20 is locked.

A connector 21 for supplying an external power source to the main body of the device is connected to the lower side of the rear surface of the fare box 10.

As the external power source, the power source of the bus on which the fare box 10 is installed is used.

The coupon operation panel section 30 is arranged near the front side of the upper surface of the fare box 10, and as shown in FIG. Selection buttons 31, 32, and 33 are arranged.

When a passenger buys a coupon ticket, a 1000 yen ticket or 3O3
Insert a banknote in the amount corresponding to the change for the 000 yen note into the banknote insertion slot 30.
After insertion through the fare box 10, by pressing the corresponding ticket type selection button 31 or 32, the desired ticket type is dispensed toward the front end of the upper surface of the fare box 10. On the other hand, when the passenger presses the selection button 33 after inserting a coin into the change coin slot 12, the difference between the inserted amount and the set fare is transferred to the change tray 18.
will be paid out.

An operation panel 300 on which various operation buttons and the like are arranged is arranged on the upper back side of the fare box 10.

As shown in FIG. 4, the operation panel 300 has numeric keys 310 to 31θ from "0" to "9" from the center right to the left.
are arranged. The numeric keys 310 to 319 are fare display keys, and by operating the keys, a fare corresponding to the riding section in the case of multiple wards is set and input, and the fare is displayed on the fare display 16. Note that "multi-section" here refers to a per-kilometer fare system in which fares vary depending on the section of travel. The counterpart to this "multi-ward" is the "single-ward," which refers to a flat-fare section.

On the right side of the numerical keys 310 to 319 are a confirmation button 320 for confirming the set fare displayed on the fare display 16, a reset button 330 for resetting the set fare displayed on the fare display 16 and making it possible to set it again, and an input amount. A child button 340 that adds the child's difference to the difference between the fare and the set fare and pays out the difference.
．． Temporarily suspends coins inserted into freight bulk input slot 11,
A stop button 350 that is operated for confirmation, a number of people or number of passengers button that is operated when dispensing change to a plurality of passengers at once, ie, a multiplier button 360, etc. are arranged. 370 is a survey button for passenger survey, and each time it is pressed, a signal is sent to the IC card 100, which will be described later.
The total number of presses is automatically recorded in the memory of the IC card 100. In addition, 380 is the above-mentioned "single ward" and "multiple ward"
It is a changeover switch.

A jam lamp 3901 and a coin out lamp 39A139B are arranged to the left of the numerical keys 310 to 319 on the operation panel 30, which are turned on when a banknote jam occurs in the banknote insertion slot 13. The coin out lamp 39A lights up when the remaining amount of coins of 10 yen coins becomes about 10 or less. The coin out lamp 39B lights up when the remaining amount of 100 yen coins is about 10 or less.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, an attachment/detachment mechanism 40 for the IC card 100 is provided at the upper part of the back surface of the fare box 10 near the passenger seat.

The card attachment/detachment mechanism 40 consists of a frame-shaped cover 41 fixed to the upper part of the rear surface of the fare box 10, and a holder 42 pivotally attached inside the frame-shaped cover 41 by a hinge so as to be rotatable in the forward opening direction.

The holder 42 is pushed into the inside of the cover 41, and in the closed state is locked by a locking/disengaging mechanism (not shown) provided on the back of the box. A knob 43 is attached to the front surface of the bag, which is used to take it out forward.

The holder 42 has a card insertion slot 44 that opens on the top surface.

The IC card 100 is inserted into the card insertion slot 44 from above with the holder 42 rotated forward from inside the cover 41 and taken out.

In this state, the IC card 100 protrudes from the top surface of the holder by a certain height.

An input/output terminal in the form of a so-called card edge connector is formed on one edge of the IC card 100, and when the IC card is inserted into the card insertion slot 44, it is fitted and connected to a connector built into the holder 42. . By this, I
The C card 100 is connected to an internal circuit of the fare box 10, for example, a control circuit 50 to be described later, so that signals can be sent and received.

After inserting the IC card 100, cover the holder 42.
When the holder 42 is pushed into the interior of the holder 41 until it comes into contact with its inner surface, the holder 42 is retained and locked by the above-mentioned locking/disengaging mechanism. At the same time, there is a ML microswitch 45 inside it.
is pushed in and turned on. This on signal is a signal for detecting the mounting state of the IC card 100, and is input to the control circuit 50, which will be described later. The control circuit 50 receives this input signal and sets the change device to the operating state.

That is, the circuit inside the device is activated. In this case, the IC card 100 plays the role of a conventionally used key.

To remove the IC card 100, rotate the holder 42 forward from inside the cover 41 in the opposite manner to the above and take it out.
All you have to do is pull it out upward from the card insertion slot 44. Therefore, it is easy to attach and detach the IC card 100 to and from the device.

When the IC card 100 is removed, the internal circuit of the device becomes inactive and the change device stops operating.

In the memory of the IC card 100, information such as the operation timetable number, single fare information, and multiple fare information for which the vehicle operates is entered and stored, and by attaching it to a change device, it can be connected to the internal circuit. Readable by the connection.

Next, FIG. 7 shows an example of a specific circuit configuration of the device according to the present invention.

Bulk fare insertion slot 11, coin insertion slot 12, banknote insertion slot 13
Coins and banknotes inserted or inserted through the coins are counted and sorted by a coin sorting mechanism called a selector 51 and stored in the safe 20.

The coins stored in the safe 20 are stored in the memory of the IC card 100 attached to the device by denomination through the control circuit 50. The count signal of the selector 51 is input to a control circuit 50 consisting of a CPU built into the device. The control circuit 50 controls the operation of each part, and uses its signals to display the input amount display 15.
Driver 52 or fare display 16 that lights up and displays
The driver 53 that emits light is driven, and the change dispensing mechanism 54 is also driven to dispense change. As the change dispensing mechanism 54, various mechanisms such as one equipped with a well-known conveyor belt can be adopted.

The control circuit 50 receives fare signals from the numeric keys 310 to 319, a fare confirmation signal from the confirmation button 320, a set fare reset signal from the reset button 330, or a child fare difference signal from the child button 340, and a multiplier. Multiplier signals and the like from buttons 360 are respectively input.

Furthermore, when the IC card 100 is attached to the device via the card attachment/detachment mechanism 40, the control circuit 50 is given an ON signal from the microswitch 45 which detects the attachment state. When the on-signal is input after the safe 20 is attached to the device, the control circuit 50 receives the signal and puts the internal circuit of the device into the operating state, thereby setting the device into the operating state. At the same time, the IC card 100 is connected to the internal circuit of the device so that it can send and receive signals, and the IC card 100 is connected to the internal circuit of the device so that it can send and receive signals, and the IC card 100 is connected to the internal circuit of the device so that it can send and receive signals. Various data necessary for operation are read by the device.

By reading this data, the device enters the operating state depending on whether it is "single time" or "multiple time".

On the other hand, when the IC card 100 is removed, the signal from the microswitch 45 is turned off, and in response to this, the control circuit 50 puts the internal circuits of the device into a non-operating state.

Next, the change dispensing operation and handling of this device having the above configuration will be explained.

First, when leaving the vehicle, the safe 20 is attached to the fare box 10, the power is turned on, and the IC card 100 is attached to the device via the card attachment/detachment mechanism 40.
is connected to the internal circuit of the device and becomes operational, and various data such as "single" and "multiple" fare information stored in the memory are read by the device, and the device is ready for operation. Then, the input amount display 15 of the display unit 14 is turned on and a four-digit ``rooooJ'' is displayed.

Next, the "single trip" and "multiple trip" changeover switch 380 is operated to set it to the "single trip" side when operating in a flat fare section. Then, the IC card 1 appears on the fare display 16.
"Single time" read from 00's memory and input settings
The flat fare r170J (for a fare of 170 yen) will be displayed and the operation is ready. On the other hand, when operating a "multi-trip" service, when the selector switch 380 is set to the "multi-trip" side, the fare display 16 will display a four-digit zero of rooooJ, making it possible to display fares according to the boarding section. , the operation preparation is completed.

"When operating a single trip" - When change is not required Coins and coupon tickets are inserted into the fare lump sum slot 11. The inserted coins and the like are stored in Gold 1 [20] through the selector 51. A portion of the coins are used as seed money for dispensing change. The coins etc. inserted into the fare lump sum input slot 11 can be removed by pressing the stop button 350.
By pressing , the conveyor belt (not shown) is temporarily stopped and confirmed. The type and amount of the inserted coupon ticket, the denomination of the coin, the amount, etc. are sequentially stored in the memory of the IC card 100 through an internal circuit.

(a) When change is required (a) When using coins, insert them into the change coin slot 12, the selector 51 calculates the count signal, and the input/output control circuit 50 outputs a signal to the driver 52. The driver 52 is driven by this signal, and the input amount display 15
The amount invested will be displayed. Next, change button 33
When pressed, the on signal is given to the control circuit 60.

Upon input of this signal, the control circuit 50 causes the change dispensing mechanism 5 to
4, a drive signal is issued, and the adult's change, that is, the difference between the input amount and the "single" fare, is automatically dispensed into the change tray 18.

If the passenger is a child, pressing the child button 340 provides the child's difference signal to the control circuit 50.

In response to this signal, a drive signal is sent from the control circuit 50 to the change dispensing mechanism 54, and the difference between the fares for adults and children stored in the memory of the IC card 100 is read out and automatically added to the change tray 18. will be paid out.

When a plurality of passengers board the train as a group, when the multiplier button 360 is pressed, the total amount to be deposited is displayed on the fare display 16. Next, when the multiplier button 360 is pressed and then the change button 33 is pressed, a plurality of large portions of change are automatically calculated, and the change is automatically paid out all at once from the change dispensing mechanism 54 to the change tray 18.

If a coin is incorrectly inserted into the change coin slot 12, look at the display on the inserted amount display and press the reset button 43.
By inputting the reset signal, a signal is given from the control circuit 50 to the driver 52, and the display on the input amount display 15 is returned to the zero display of roooOJ. When a deformed coin is inserted, it is returned to the change tray 18 by pressing the return button 17.

The amount and denomination of the coins inserted from the coin slot 12 and the amount and denomination of the change dispensed are stored in the IC card 100.
stored in memory.

(b) When using banknotes, the banknotes (1,
000 yen banknote) is inserted with the portrait in a predetermined direction, rloooOJ is displayed on the inserted amount display 15 in the same manner as described above. Thereafter, when the change button 33 is pressed, adult change is automatically dispensed from the change dispensing mechanism 54 to the change tray 18 at the same time.

If a plurality of children are on board at the same time, when the child button 340 and the multiplier button 360 are pressed, the corresponding change is automatically dispensed as described above.

These data are also stored in the memory of the IC card 100 in the same manner as described above.

■If a passenger needs a coupon, they must first pay 1゜000.
When a banknote is inserted into the banknote slot 13 in an amount corresponding to the type of banknote, whether it is a yen note 7 or a 3,000 yen note 7, the amount is displayed on the inserted amount display 15. The inserted banknotes are counted through the selector 51 and then stored in the safe 20. The amount and denomination of the counted banknotes are 100 IC cards.
stored in memory. Next, when the passenger presses the ticket selection button 31 or 32 according to the ticket type, the ticket of the required ticket type is dispensed from the ticket dispensing mechanism 34 built into the device, as shown in FIG. The ticket type and amount of the paid out ticket are read into the memory of the IC card 100 in the same manner as described above.

[When operating multiple trips] When the selector switch 380 on the operation panel 300 is switched to the "multiple trips" side, fare information, operation data, etc. related to "multiple trips" stored in the IC card 100 are read by the device. The device is now ready for operation as a per kilometer fare system.

■When change is not required, the handling of coins and coupon tickets is the same as in the case of "single use", so the explanation will be omitted.

■ When change is required (a) If you use coins, insert them into the coin slot 12 and the amount will be displayed on the inserted amount display 15.

(b) When using banknotes (L 000 yen), when inserted into the banknote insertion slot 13, the amount will be displayed on the display 15 as rl, 000
OJ is displayed. These inserted or inserted banknotes are counted by the selector 51 and then stored in the safe.

The counted denomination and amount are read into the memory of the IC card 100 through the control circuit 50.

Next, the crew member presses the number keys 310 to 319 on the operation panel 300.
When the driver sets and inputs the fare according to the riding section by operating the keys, a signal is output from the control circuit 50 in response to the input signal, and the fare corresponding to the section is displayed on the fare display 16 via the driver 53. Next, when you press the change button 33 while looking at the display, the ON signal causes the control circuit 50 to send a drive signal to the change dispensing mechanism 54, and the difference between the input amount and the set fare is paid for one adult. It is paid out as change in a saucer. The amount and type of the paid change is read into the memory of the IC card 100.

On the other hand, if the display on the fare display 18 is incorrect due to erroneous pressing of the numeric keys 310 to 319, etc., when the reset button 330 is pressed, a signal is sent from the control circuit 50 to the driver 53 by the reset button, and the driver 53 The display on the fare display 16 is reset to rooooJ and zero display. Thereafter, the section fare can be reset using the numerical keys 310-319. After resetting the fare, the adult's change is paid out by pressing the change button 33.

If the passenger is a child, after pressing the change button 52,
When the child button 340 is pressed, the difference between the immersed amount and the set fare is paid out, and then the change payout mechanism 54 automatically adds and pays out the difference between the adult and child fares.

In addition, if multiple passengers board the train at the same time as a group, after setting and displaying the fare for the boarding section, press the multiplier button 360 to set the number of passengers, and then press the change button 33 to receive the signal. The control circuit 50 calculates the change for the number of people, and the change dispensing mechanism 54 automatically pays out the difference between the total amount of the input amount and the total section fare for the number of people to the tray 18 as change for a plurality of people. .

Note that the operation of dispensing tickets in the case of "multiple times" is the same as in the case of "type drawing", so the explanation will be omitted.

As described above, the change dispensing operation is performed according to the "type" and "multiple times". In either case,
The amount and denomination of the inserted or inserted money, the amount and denomination of the dispensed change, etc. are sequentially read by the IC card 100. Further, the IC card 100 is operated by a change device as the vehicle travels, and various data generated is sequentially read. As an example, if the safe 20 is removed for some reason or the inside of the device temporarily malfunctions, the code number of the corresponding part is
One example is to have the C card 100 read the information. After this data is assigned to the office, it is read out at the time of fare settlement and collected as a record of the failure.

In addition, the change dispensing mechanism 54 has 10 yen, 50 yen, 10 yen, etc.
Of course, the required amount of 0 yen coins are stored in advance as coins for change.

When the safe 20 is taken out of the device after the vehicle returns to the business office, the IC card 100 is removed from the holder 42 of the card attachment/detachment mechanism 40 as described above. As a result, the internal circuit of the device becomes inactive, and the internal mechanism of the device operates to unlock the safe 20 and close its lid. At the same time, input amount display 15 and fare display 16
goes out. Thereafter, the power is turned off and the safe 20 is pulled out from the fare box 10.

The safe 20 and the IC card 100 are applied to a fare settlement device installed in the business office, and the banknotes, coins, and coupons in the safe 20 are settled for each ticket type and denomination.

At the same time, the IC card 100 is set in the reader/writer, and all the various data stored in the memory, such as the input amount, denomination, ticket sales amount, ticket type, etc., generated during vehicle operation are read.

On the other hand, when there is a fare revision of the "model chart", the IC card 100 taken out from the device is set in a reader/writer, and the fare stored in the memory can be erased and rewritten with new fare information.

Therefore, fare revision work can be done all at once within the office quickly, easily, and easily.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, 1. Fare information, bus schedule number, etc. are stored in advance in an IC card, and this is attached to a device to be read, so that fare revisions and When there is a change in the schedule, etc., it is only necessary to rewrite the contents stored in the IC card, which saves time and labor, and can be done quickly, easily, and without requiring time.

Furthermore, by installing an IC card, various data such as change information generated during vehicle operation, money inserted or inserted, information on ticket sales, etc. are sequentially read into the memory. It functions in the same way as the memory built into the safe, so there is no need for a memory board inside the safe.
The structure of the safe is simplified, smaller, lighter, and cheaper. .

Furthermore, since the device is not set into operation unless an IC card is inserted, the card acts as a type of key, making a conventional key unnecessary. Therefore, there is no need to worry about counterfeiting or loss of the key, and there is no need for troublesome management, making management and handling easier.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of an automatic change device according to the present invention, and FIG.
The figure is a perspective view showing the front structure, FIG. 3 is a plan view of the coupon display panel, and FIG. 4 is a front view showing the operation panel of the device.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the IC card attachment/detachment mechanism, FIG. 6 is a longitudinal sectional view thereof, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a specific example of the circuit configuration of the device. DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10...Admission fare box, 50...Control circuit, 100...IC card, 11...Bulk fare input slot, 12...Pistol change and coins required, 13...Banknote insertion slot, 31-33φ. - Selection button, 34... coupon dispensing mechanism, 54... change dispensing mechanism. Patent applicant: NEC Home Electronics Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 5r4 Figure 6

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) It has a bulk fare input slot, a coin input slot for change, a bill insertion slot, etc., and a display section that displays the set fare and the amount inserted/inserted, respectively, and has a change dispensing mechanism or a coupon dispensing mechanism. An automatic change device that dispenses change or coupon tickets depending on the operation, is removable from the main body of the device, and is connected to the internal circuit so that signals can be sent and received when attached to the main body. an IC card that reads data such as a number and sets the device in an operating state; a means for reading data such as the fare information stored in the IC card; the amount of money inserted/inserted, the sales amount of the coupon; An automatic change device comprising means for inputting and storing various data such as the number of coins in the IC card according to an operation mode.