KR19980075371A - Comprehensive test device and method of ordinary ticket machine and payment machine - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a general test apparatus and method for a normal ticket dispenser and a payment machine, which is an AFC system equipment. The general testing machine of the ordinary ticket machine and the settlement machine relates to a device for testing whether or not the ordinary ticket machine and the settlement machine is more than normal. A support; A horizontal support formed of a U-shaped shelf supporting the vertical support at one end and arranging a ticket issuing unit, a power supply unit, a computer, a coin processing unit, and a bill processing unit; A plurality of legs such that the horizontal support has a predetermined height from the ground, and has sufficient strength to support the weight of the devices placed on the horizontal support and the vertical support, and which is formed vertically under the horizontal support; A power supply terminal for supplying power to devices under test from the outside; And it is characterized by consisting of a computer that is connected to each unit device by a communication line and a program that can test the device under test through this communication line. According to the configuration of the present invention, it is possible to grasp the abnormality by looking at the internal unit devices of the ordinary ticket machine and the payment machine at a glance, and also by using a test program built in the computer, so it is possible to accurately diagnose the abnormality. Or repair work is easy.

Description

Comprehensive test device and method of ordinary ticket machine and payment machine

The present invention relates to a general test apparatus and method for an ordinary ticket machine and a checker, which is an AFC system equipment, and in particular, it is possible to identify abnormalities by looking at the internal unit devices of the ticket machine and the checker at a glance. The present invention relates to a general testing device and a method of a general ticket machine and a checker for accurate diagnosis using a test program embedded in the system.

In general, the subway, which has to deal with a large number of users, is equipped with a station automation system that allows all the tasks such as ticketing, ticketing, billing, and settlement to be carried out unattended, and processes a large number of passengers quickly.

FIG. 1 schematically shows the arrangement of the respective unit devices in the general ticket machine and the payment machine. The inside of the fare checker is similar in structure to the ticket machine.

In general, the ticket machine used in the subway, etc. is provided with a front panel unit 10 and a station attendant panel unit 20 to which the operation keys and display devices are exposed to the outside, and the ticket issuing unit 30 and the banknote processing unit 50 inside. ), The coin processing unit 40, the safe box 60, the power supply unit 70, the main control unit 80 and the station attendant panel unit 20 is installed. In addition, a temperature sensor for controlling the temperature inside the ticket vending machine, a heating lamp, and a rotary blade for circulating air are installed, and the ticket issuing operation is completely completed even if the power supply is interrupted in the middle of the ticket release operation. Spare batteries are installed to enable this.

A person who wants to use the subway puts a predetermined amount into a ticket machine and selects and inputs a destination or a desired section on the front panel unit 10. The banknote processing unit 50 and the coin processing unit are controlled under the control of the main control unit 80. At 40 and the like, the ticket is settled, the change is released, and the ticket issued with the predetermined record from the ticket issuing unit 30 is issued.

In addition, the fare checker is a device that allows subway users to settle fares without the help of a station attendant when the ticket purchased and sold by the subway driver is insufficient, and has the same configuration as the ticket vending machine. It may also form.

When a person who intends to use the payment machine inserts a ticket, the payment machine reads a magnetic record which records, for example, the place of purchase of the ticket, the date of purchase, the section information, and the handicapped to-do information. Accordingly, the shortage fares to the party is calculated and according to the result, when the user inputs a bill or coin, a new settlement right is issued.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a connection state of each unit device in the common ticket dispenser as described above. Main control unit (TQM) 80 and each unit devices, namely front panel unit 10, station attendant panel unit 20, ticket issuing unit 30, coin processing unit 40, banknote processing unit 50 and safe unit Each of the 60, the power supply unit 70, and the journal printer unit 90 are connected by a communication line through which data can travel. When the user operates the input key 14 on the front panel portion 10, this data is processed by the front panel control board 12 so that the corresponding information is displayed to the user through the display device 16, and at the same time, the user inputs it. One data is sent to the main control unit 80. The main control unit 80 controls the coin processing unit 40, the banknote processing unit 50, and the ticket issuing unit 30 according to the processing result according to the built-in section-based fare standard, for example, to release the ticket to the user. . Each unit device provides the result of the processing to the main control unit 80 so that the main control unit 80 can transmit statistical data such as ticketing status to the central control system connected through the repeater.

Conventionally, in the ordinary ticket dispenser and the settlement machine as described above, when the main controller 80 detects an abnormality in a unit device, the central control system connected to the repeater is notified of the abnormality. Accordingly, the station attendant directly opens the ticket vending machine or the checkout machine and checks and handles an abnormal condition such as a bill, a coin, or a ticket being caught in the middle of the device. If it is not a simple abnormality but a serious condition such as a defect in the circuit due to soldering off of the control board of each unit, the equipment is moved to the repair room, dismantled and repaired.

However, in the conventional repair work described above, there is a problem that the work is cumbersome and complicated because there is no separate dedicated repair device. In other words, after disassembling each unit of the ticket machine and the payment machine, the inspector had to check each device.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a comprehensive testing apparatus and method for a normal ticket machine and a checker, which can be arranged to facilitate testing and repair work since each unit device can be arranged to be easily tested after disassembly of the ordinary ticket machine and the checker to be repaired. It is for that purpose.

1 is a perspective view schematically showing that each unit device is arranged inside a general ticket machine.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a connection state of respective unit devices in the ticket machine shown in FIG. 1.

Figure 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the use of one embodiment of a comprehensive test device of the ordinary ticket vending machine and the payment machine according to the present invention.

Figure 4 is a perspective view schematically illustrating another embodiment of a comprehensive test device of the ticket machine and the payment machine according to the present invention.

Figure 5 is a flow chart illustrating a process of one embodiment of a comprehensive test site method of the ticket machine and the payment machine according to the present invention.

Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

10: front panel part 12: front panel control board

14, 24, 34: input keys 16, 26, 36: display device

20: station attendant panel unit 22: station attendant panel control board

30: ticket issuing unit 32: ticket issuing unit control board

40: coin processing unit 50: banknote processing unit

60: safe section 70: power section

72: power box 74: power supply

76: power divider 80: main fisherman

90: journal printer unit 100: outer case

200, 300: comprehensive test device 210: vertical support

220: horizontal support 230: leg

240: external power terminal 250: computer

310: power and communication line passage 320: connection terminal

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is a device for testing whether the AFC system equipment, the ordinary ticket machine and the checker, is more than one, and is set up to face the operator in front of the front panel and station workers. A vertical support for arranging the panel portion; A horizontal support formed of a U-shaped shelf supporting the vertical support at one end and arranging a ticket issuing unit, a power supply unit, a computer, and a bill processing unit; A plurality of legs having the horizontal support to have a predetermined height from the ground, having a strength sufficient to support the weight of the devices on which the horizontal support and the vertical support are placed, and vertically formed under the horizontal support; A power supply terminal for supplying power to devices under test from the outside; And it provides a comprehensive test device of the normal ticket machine and the payment machine, characterized in that it is connected to the device under test and a communication line, and a computer containing a program for testing the device under test through this communication line.

In addition, the general test device of the ordinary ticket dispenser and the checker to be provided in the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, the passage is further formed in the horizontal support and the vertical support is embedded with a power line and a communication line, the test subject device Right next to the point where they are arranged may be characterized in that the connection terminal is further provided.

In addition, the present invention, in the method for testing whether or not for the repair of the common ticket machine and the settlement machine, which is the equipment of the AFC system, the common ticket machine and the settlement machine for each unit that has its own test program Separating; Arranging the unit devices in a test device which can fix each unit device, can supply power to each unit device, and has a computer connected to each unit device via a communication line and having a built-in test program; Operating the test program to select one unit to be tested; Providing a command for instructing to execute the self test program to a unit device selected from a computer via the communication line; Receiving and analyzing result data output from a unit device that has completed the self test program; If no abnormality is detected by the above analysis, the process returns to the first stage of the test program and repeats the subsequent steps. It provides a comprehensive test site method of ordinary ticket vending machine and payment machine, characterized in that the step consisting of displaying to the worker.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 3 illustrates the use of one embodiment of a general test device of the ticket machine and the payment machine according to the present invention. As shown, the comprehensive test apparatus 200 according to the present invention includes a vertical support 210 and a U-shaped horizontal support 220, a plurality of legs 230, an external power terminal 240, and a test program. Computer 250.

The vertical support 210 is fixed to one end of the horizontal support 220 is erected so that the operator can see from the front. The vertical support 210 is arranged with the control board 12 and the input key 14 and the display device 16 of the front panel unit 10 unfolded. In addition, the station attendant panel unit 20 is arranged in parallel with the front panel unit 10 with the control board 22, the input key 24, and the display device 26 unfolded. The vertical support 210 is formed with means for supporting and fixing the front panel portion 10 and the stationary operator panel unit 20 to support the front panel unit 10 and the stationary operator panel unit 20, It will be fixed. Such support and fastening means may for example consist of claws or screws.

The horizontal support 220 is formed in a U-shape, as shown is the worker is located in the concave portion. The ticket issuing unit 20, the power supply unit 70, the computer 250, the coin processing unit 40, and the banknote processing unit 50 are arranged in this order so that the operator can see each device at a glance. The external power terminal 240 is preferably disposed at a position close to where the power supply unit 70 is disposed. The horizontal support 220 is supported by a plurality of legs (230).

The computer 250 is provided with an input key through which an operator can input a command, a processing device capable of executing a built-in program, and a display device that allows the operator to check the work contents. In addition, the computer 250 has a test program for testing each unit device of the ordinary ticket vending machine and the checkout machine, and is connected to each of the devices 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 70 by a communication line. Therefore, the operator can test the unit devices of the ticket machine and the payment machine using the computer 250, and accurately diagnose the results, thereby facilitating the test and repair work.

Figure 4 illustrates another embodiment of a comprehensive test device of the ticket machine and the payment machine according to the present invention. As shown, the comprehensive test apparatus 300 according to the present invention has a shape substantially the same as that of the above-described comprehensive test apparatus 200, except that a power line and a communication line pass inside the horizontal support 220 and the vertical support 210. The connecting terminal 320 is formed next to the position 340 where the passage 310 is formed and each unit device is disposed. The passage 310 is embedded with the same communication line and power line as the line connecting the unit devices and the computer. Therefore, the connection line is simplified on the horizontal support 220 to act as a workbench can be easily performed. Although not shown, it is obvious that the comprehensive test apparatus 300 also includes a computer 250.

5 is a flow chart illustrating a process of a comprehensive test site method of a common ticket issuer and a checkout machine according to the present invention.

First, the ordinary ticket machine and the payment machine are separated into respective unit devices (step T1). As shown in FIG. 1, each unit device is blocked and connected to a communication line and a power line, respectively. Therefore, the disassembly is completed by separating the communication line and the power line and taking out each unit device from the outer case 100 of the ordinary ticket dispenser. Next, the dismantled unit devices are disposed in the comprehensive test apparatus according to the present invention as described above (T2 step). The power supply unit 70 and the external connection terminal 240 are connected, and the power supply line and the communication line are connected from the power supply unit 70 to the computer 250 and to each unit device. The main control unit 80 of the terminal equipment and the computer 250 are connected to start a test program. This connection can be achieved by simply reconnecting the connection lines provided in each unit.

After the arrangement of each unit devices and the computer 250 is completed, the operator starts a test program for checking the ordinary ticket dispenser and the checker built in the computer 250 (step T3). The test program should be the same function that the main controller 80 controls the unit devices, and in addition, the test program should be displayed so that the operator can control the test program and monitor the results. When the test program starts up, the computer displays a menu that allows the operator to select the unit to be tested (step T4). This menu also includes terminating the program. For example, it is preferable to select a batch operation such as testing all the unit devices and displaying the result. If the operator chooses to end the test program (step T5), the test program ends. If the end is not selected and the operator selects a test for one unit or all unit units, the test program sends a command to each unit unit to start its own test program and output the result through the connected communication line. Each unit receiving this command executes its own built-in test program and transmits the result to the computer 250 via the communication line (step T6). This operation may be performed in the same manner as the data is transmitted and received between the main controller 80 and each unit device.

The data received from each unit is analyzed by a test program built into the computer 250, and when an abnormality occurs (step T7), the operator can display the type and place of the abnormality, and preferably the solution thereof. (Step T8). The operator can proceed to the next step by taking appropriate action by checking for any abnormality based on this displayed information.

As described above, according to the comprehensive testing apparatus and method of the ordinary ticket machine and the settlement machine according to the present invention, after the disassembly of each unit of the conventional ticket machine, the inspector had to inspect each device individually, It is possible to arrange each unit so that it is easy to test after dismantling the fixed-volume ticket release, and the test can be performed by a computer, so that the test and repair work can be troublesome and accurate.

While the invention has been shown and described with respect to certain preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the invention can be variously modified and modified without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims. Those skilled in the art can easily know that.

Claims (3)

In the equipment for testing the normal ticket vending machine and AFC system equipment for the repair of abnormality, A vertical support 210 which is erected to face the operator and arranges the front panel portion 10 and the station attendant panel portion 20; The vertical support 210 is supported at one end, the horizontal is formed by a U-shaped shelf that is arranged for the ticket issuing unit 30, the power supply unit 70, the computer 250, the coin processing unit 40 and the banknote processing unit 50 Support 220; The horizontal support 220 has a predetermined height from the ground, and has a strength sufficient to support the weight of the devices placed on the horizontal support and the vertical support, the support means formed vertically below the horizontal support 220 ( 230); A power supply terminal 240 for supplying power to devices under test from the outside; And A computer 250 is connected to the devices 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, and 70 via a communication line, and includes a computer 250 having a program for testing the devices under test. Comprehensive test device for winding machine and payment machine. According to claim 1, wherein the horizontal support 220 and the vertical support 210 is formed in the passage 310 in which the power line and the communication line is further embedded, respectively connected to the right next to the point where the device to be tested is arranged Comprehensive test device characterized in that the terminal 320 is further provided. In the method for testing whether the AFC system equipment ordinary ticket vending machine and the checker for more than that, Separating the ordinary ticket machine for each unit in which each self-testing program is embedded; Arranging the unit devices in a test device which can fix each unit device, can supply power to each unit device, and has a computer connected to each unit device via a communication line and having a built-in test program; Selecting one unit to be tested for operating the test program; Providing a command for instructing to execute the self test program to a unit device selected from a computer via the communication line; Receiving and analyzing result data output from a unit device that has completed the self test program; And If no abnormality is detected by the above analysis, return to the first step of the test program and repeat the subsequent steps. If any abnormality is detected by the analysis, the operator may be informed of the type and origin of the abnormality or a solution thereof. Comprehensive test site method of the ticket vending machine and payment machine, characterized in that the step consisting of displaying.