CN102122396B

CN102122396B - Automatic ticket checking method, device and system

Info

Publication number: CN102122396B
Application number: CN201110096860.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王春涛; 赵振兴; 丛强滋; 谷长刚
Original assignee: Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Shandong New Beiyang Information Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2011-04-18
Filing date: 2011-04-18
Publication date: 2015-07-01
Anticipated expiration: 2031-04-18
Also published as: CN102122396A

Abstract

The invention discloses an automatic ticket checking method, an automatic ticket checking device and an automatic ticket checking system. The automatic ticket checking device comprises a control unit, identification units, ticket checking units and a conveying mechanism, wherein the control unit is used for controlling the ticket checking units to execute ticket checking operation on ticket paper according to the identification results of the identification units; the conveying mechanism is used for conveying the ticket paper to move in a conveying passage; the identification units comprise a first identification unit and a second identification unit, wherein the first identification unit is used for reading data on the ticket paper from one side of the ticket paper conveying passage, and the second identification unit is used for reading data on the ticket paper from the other side of the ticket paper conveying passage; and the ticket checking units comprise a first ticket checking unit and a second ticket checking unit, wherein the first ticket checking unit is used for performing ticket checking operation on the ticket paper when the data on the ticket paper is read on the first identification unit, and the second ticket checking unit is used for performing ticket checking operation on the ticket paper when the data on the ticket paper is read on the second identification unit. The ticket checking rate of the automatic ticket checking device can be improved.

Description

Automatic ticket checking method, Apparatus and system

Technical field

The present invention relates to ticket checking field, in particular to a kind of automatic ticket checking method, Apparatus and system.

Background technology

Along with the raising of automaticity, the station entrance such as subway, high ferro or exit arrange the gate for automatic fare collection usually.Gate comprises ticket-checking machine and gate, and when the ticket of passenger is after ticket-checking machine is proved to be successful, gate is opened, and passenger lets pass; Otherwise gate closes, passenger is stoped to enter the station or set off.Ticket has two kinds usually, the first is one side is magnetic material (hereinafter referred to as magnetic face), another side is the magnetic ticket of paper material (hereinafter referred to as printing surface), the magnetic face of ticket paper is for recording the magnetic coded data relevant to riding information, and the printing surface of ticket paper is for recording visual riding or ticket checking information.The material of printing surface can be common paper, also can be the heat-sensitive paper being coated with heat susceptible coating.Another kind is the cash fare paper that two sides is paper material, and the one side of ticket paper records the visual information relevant to riding information and bar code, and another side records the advertising message etc. irrelevant with riding information.

Fig. 1 a is the schematic diagram of traditional a kind of ticket-checking machine.As shown in the figure, ticket-checking machine comprise along ticket paper throughput direction arrange successively read magnetic cell 1 ', write magnetic cell 2 ', verification unit 3 ' and print unit 4 '.Wherein, read magnetic cell 1 ' and comprise the magnetic head 21 ' and running roller 22 that are oppositely arranged, for reading the magnetic coded data of the magnetic face record of ticket paper.Write magnetic cell 2 and comprise the magnetic head 21 ' and running roller 22 ' that are oppositely arranged, for the magnetic coded data that write in the magnetic stripe of ticket paper is relevant to ticket checking.Verification unit 3 comprises the magnetic head 31 ' and running roller 32 ' that are oppositely arranged, for reading the magnetic coded data write magnetic cell 2 ' and write.Print unit 4 comprises the printhead 41 ' and platen 42 ' that are oppositely arranged, in ticket paper printing surface printed visual information, as ticket checking date, ticket checking gate numbering etc.Passenger inserts ticket paper from ticket feeding port P, ticket paper is transported to reads magnetic cell 1 ', the magnetic face of pawn ticket paper is with when reading the head relative of magnetic cell 1 ', and magnetic head can read the magnetic coded data of the magnetic face record of ticket paper, thus carries out next step and write magnetic, verification and printing; The printing surface of pawn ticket paper is with when reading the head relative of magnetic cell, the magnetic coded data of the magnetic face record of ticket paper cannot be read due to magnetic head, therefore, ticket paper exits from ticket feeding port by ticket-checking machine, and prompt passengers inserts ticket-checking machine by ticket feeding port after being overturn by ticket paper again.

Fig. 1 b is the schematic diagram of traditional another kind of ticket-checking machine.As shown in the figure, ticket-checking machine comprises the optics recognition unit 5 ' and print unit 6 ' of arranging successively along ticket paper throughput direction.Wherein, optics recognition unit 5 ' comprises bar code reading unit 51 ' and character recognition unit 52 ', is respectively used to the bar code and the character that read the printing of ticket paper.Print unit 6 ' comprises the printhead 61 ' and platen 62 ' that are oppositely arranged, in the printout surface of the ticket paper visual information relevant to ticket checking.Passenger inserts ticket paper from ticket feeding port P, ticket paper is transported to optics recognition unit, riding information record surface and the optics of pawn ticket paper distinguish module relative time, bar code reading unit and character recognition unit can read bar code information and character information respectively, thus carry out next step ticket checking operation; Otherwise, riding information record surface and the optics of pawn ticket paper distinguish unit relative time, bar code reading unit and character recognition unit can not read bar code information and character information, therefore, ticket paper exits from ticket feeding port by ticket-checking machine, and prompt passengers inserts ticket-checking machine by ticket feeding port after being overturn by ticket paper again.

The direction of inserting ticket paper from ticket feeding port due to passenger is random, therefore, easily occur due to ticket paper riding information record surface with distinguish unit (as read magnetic cell or optics distinguishes unit) can not be relative and cannot the situation of ticket checking.Like this, not only need passenger to reinsert ticket paper, bring unnecessary trouble to passenger, and affect ticket checking speed, easily cause the problem that ticketing spot blocks up.

Summary of the invention

Fundamental purpose of the present invention is to provide a kind of automatic ticket checking method, Apparatus and system, easily occurs that riding information record surface and recognition unit due to ticket paper can not be relative and cannot the problem of ticket checking to solve ticket-checking machine in prior art.

To achieve these goals, according to an aspect of the present invention, a kind of ticket-checking machine is provided.This ticket-checking machine comprises: control module, recognition unit, ticket checking unit and conveying mechanism, wherein, control module is used for performing ticket checking operation according to the recognition output control ticket checking unit of recognition unit to ticket paper, conveying mechanism moves in ticket paper transfer passage for carrying ticket paper, wherein, recognition unit comprises: the first recognition unit, for reading the data on ticket paper from the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And second distinguishes unit, for reading the data on ticket paper from the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, ticket checking unit comprises: the first ticket checking unit, carries out ticket checking operation during for reading the data on ticket paper at the first recognition unit to ticket paper; And the second ticket checking unit, during for reading the data on ticket paper at the second recognition unit, ticket checking operation is carried out to ticket paper.

First recognition unit is first read magnetic cell, and this first reads magnetic cell for reading the magnetic coded data on ticket paper from the side of ticket paper transfer passage; Second recognition unit is second read magnetic cell, and this second reads magnetic cell for reading the magnetic coded data on ticket paper from the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage.

Further, the first ticket checking unit comprises: first writes magnetic cell, writes the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking for the side from ticket paper transfer passage in the magnetic face of ticket paper; Second ticket checking unit comprises: second writes magnetic cell, writes the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking for the opposite side from ticket paper transfer passage in the magnetic face of ticket paper.

Further, first writes magnetic cell comprises: the first magnetic head, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And first running roller, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, second writes magnetic cell comprises: the second magnetic head, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And second running roller, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, the first magnetic head and the second running roller are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage, and the second magnetic head and the first running roller are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage.

Further, first ticket checking unit also comprises: the first verification unit, for reading the first magnetic coded data writing magnetic cell write ticket paper, whether to make control module judge first, to write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell writes complete, second ticket checking unit also comprises: the second verification unit, and for reading the second magnetic coded data writing magnetic cell write ticket paper, whether to make control module judge second, to write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell writes complete.

Further, the first verification unit comprises: the 3rd magnetic head, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And the 3rd running roller, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, the second verification unit comprises: quadruplex videotape recorder, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And the 4th running roller, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, the 3rd magnetic head and the 4th running roller are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage, and quadruplex videotape recorder and the 3rd running roller are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage.

Further, first reads magnetic cell comprises: the 5th magnetic head, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And the 5th running roller, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, second reads magnetic cell comprises: the 6th magnetic head, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And the 6th running roller, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, the 5th magnetic head and the 6th running roller are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage, and the 6th magnetic head and the 5th running roller are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage.

Further, the first ticket checking unit also comprises: the first print unit, for the printing surface printed visual information from the side of ticket paper transfer passage at ticket paper; Second ticket checking unit comprises: the second print unit, for from printing surface printed visual information at ticket paper of the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage.

Further, the first print unit comprises: the first printhead, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And first platen, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, the second print unit comprises: the second printhead, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And second platen, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, the first printhead and the second platen are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage, and the second printhead and the first platen are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage.

Further, the first recognition unit is the first optics recognition unit, and this first optics recognition unit is used for from the barcode data on the side of ticket paper transfer passage reading ticket paper or view data; Second recognition unit is the second optics recognition unit, and this second optics recognition unit is used for from the barcode data on the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage reading ticket paper or view data.

To achieve these goals, according to a further aspect in the invention, provide a kind of automatic ticket checking system, this automatic ticket checking system comprises: gate; And any one ticket-checking machine provided by the invention, open for the control gate when being proved to be successful ticket paper.

To achieve these goals, according to a further aspect in the invention, provide a kind of automatic ticket checking method, this automatic ticket checking method comprises: judge whether to utilize the first recognition unit to read data ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage; When determining to utilize the first recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage, the first ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation; When determining to utilize the first recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage, judge whether to utilize the second recognition unit to read data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage; And when determining to utilize the second recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage, utilize the second ticket checking unit to perform ticket checking operation.

Further, judge whether that the data that the first recognition unit can be utilized to read ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage comprise: judge whether to utilize first to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, when reading the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell to read from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage ticket paper determining to utilize first, the first ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation, when reading the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell to read from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage ticket paper determining to utilize first, judge whether to utilize second to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage, judge whether that the data that the second recognition unit can be utilized to read ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage comprise: judge whether to utilize second to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, when reading the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell to read from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage ticket paper determining to utilize second, the second ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation.

Pass through the present invention, adopt the ticket-checking machine comprising following structure: control module, recognition unit, ticket checking unit and conveying mechanism, wherein, control module is used for performing ticket checking operation according to the recognition output control ticket checking unit of recognition unit to ticket paper, conveying mechanism moves in ticket paper transfer passage for carrying ticket paper, wherein, recognition unit comprises: the first recognition unit, for reading the data on ticket paper from the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And second distinguishes unit, for reading the data on ticket paper from the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, ticket checking unit comprises: the first ticket checking unit, carries out ticket checking operation during for reading the data on ticket paper at the first recognition unit to ticket paper; And the second ticket checking unit, during for reading the data on ticket paper at the second recognition unit, ticket checking operation is carried out to ticket paper, because the first recognition unit and the second recognition unit are respectively used to from the data the both sides reading ticket paper of ticket paper transfer passage, therefore solve ticket-checking machine in prior art and easily occur that riding information record surface and recognition unit due to ticket paper can not be relative and cannot the problem of ticket checking, and then reach the effect of ticket checking speed of raising ticket-checking machine.

Accompanying drawing explanation

The accompanying drawing forming a application's part is used to provide a further understanding of the present invention, and schematic description and description of the present invention, for explaining the present invention, does not form inappropriate limitation of the present invention.In the accompanying drawings:

Fig. 1 a is the schematic diagram of traditional a kind of ticket-checking machine;

Fig. 1 b is the schematic diagram of traditional another kind of ticket-checking machine;

Fig. 2 is the module frame chart of the ticket-checking machine according to the embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is the structural representation of ticket-checking machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 4 is the structural representation of ticket-checking machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 5 is the structural representation of ticket-checking machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 a is the process flow diagram of automatic ticket checking method according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 b is the process flow diagram of automatic ticket checking method according to a second embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 c is the process flow diagram of automatic ticket checking method according to a third embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 7 a is the ticket checking method process flow diagram of the first ticket checking unit of ticket-checking machine according to Fig. 3;

Fig. 7 b is the ticket checking method process flow diagram of the second ticket checking unit of ticket-checking machine according to Fig. 3;

Fig. 8 a is the ticket checking method process flow diagram of the first ticket checking unit of ticket-checking machine according to Fig. 4; And

Fig. 8 b is the ticket checking method process flow diagram of the second ticket checking unit of ticket-checking machine according to Fig. 4.

Embodiment

It should be noted that, when not conflicting, the embodiment in the application and the feature in embodiment can combine mutually.Below with reference to the accompanying drawings and describe the present invention in detail in conjunction with the embodiments.

Fig. 2 is the module frame chart of the ticket-checking machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 2, this ticket-checking machine comprises: control module A, recognition unit B, ticket checking unit C and conveying mechanism D, wherein, control module A is used for performing ticket checking operation according to the recognition output control ticket checking unit C of recognition unit B to ticket paper, conveying mechanism D moves in ticket paper transfer passage for carrying ticket paper, recognition unit B comprises the first recognition unit and the second recognition unit, first recognition unit is for reading the data on ticket paper from the side of ticket paper transfer passage, second recognition unit is for reading the data on ticket paper from the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, ticket checking unit C comprises the first ticket checking unit 3 and the second ticket checking unit 4, it is corresponding that first ticket checking unit 3 and first distinguishes unit, during for reading the data on ticket paper at the first recognition unit, ticket checking operation is carried out to ticket paper, it is corresponding that second ticket checking unit 4 and second distinguishes unit, during for reading the data on ticket paper at the second recognition unit, ticket checking operation is carried out to ticket paper, particularly, when the first ticket checking unit 3 is for reading the data on ticket paper at the first recognition unit, ticket checking operation is carried out to ticket paper, and second ticket checking unit 4 when the data reading on ticket paper at the second recognition unit, ticket checking operation is carried out to ticket paper.

Wherein, first recognition unit can be first read magnetic cell, this first reads magnetic cell for reading the magnetic coded data on ticket paper from the side of ticket paper transfer passage, second recognition unit can be second read magnetic cell, this second reads magnetic cell for reading the magnetic coded data on ticket paper from the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, and the first ticket checking unit 3 is for carrying out ticket checking operation when first reads the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 1 reads on ticket paper to ticket paper; And second ticket checking unit 4 for carrying out ticket checking operation when second reads the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 2 reads on ticket paper to ticket paper, now, ticket-checking machine goes for the situation that ticket paper is magnetic ticket.

It should be noted that, ticket-checking machine of the present invention is not limited to the automatic fare collection to magnetic ticket, also goes for the automatic fare collection with ticket paper such as bar code, image or words.Therefore, the first recognition unit is also the first optics recognition unit, and this first optics recognition unit is used for from the barcode data on the side of ticket paper transfer passage reading ticket paper or view data; Second recognition unit is the second optics recognition unit, and this second optics recognition unit is used for from the barcode data on the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage reading ticket paper or view data.

In the ticket-checking machine of said structure, because the first recognition unit and the second recognition unit are respectively used to from the data the both sides reading ticket paper of ticket paper transfer passage, therefore, no matter passenger by ticket paper, with which kind of direction, (magnetic of such as magnetic ticket faces up or down, the riding information record surface of cash fare paper faces upward or downward) insert ticket-checking machine, ticket-checking machine can both read the data on ticket paper, then control corresponding ticket checking unit and implement ticket checking operation, ticket checking speed is fast, easy to operate, avoid because passenger inserts unnecessary trouble that ticket paper anisotropy causes or the problem that ticketing spot blocks up.

Below to carry out the ticket-checking machine of ticket checking to magnetic ticket to describe the present invention.

Fig. 3 is the structural representation of ticket-checking machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

Preferably, as shown in Figure 3, the first recognition unit is first read magnetic cell 1, and the second recognition unit is second read magnetic cell 2, and wherein, first reads magnetic cell 1 comprises: magnetic head 11, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And running roller 12, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, second reads magnetic cell 2 comprises: magnetic head 21, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And running roller 22, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, and magnetic head 11 and running roller 22 are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage, magnetic head 21 and running roller 12 are positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage.By arranging magnetic head 11 and magnetic head 21 respectively in the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage, the magnetic coded data that all can read ticket paper from the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage can be realized easily.

First ticket checking unit 3 comprises first and writes magnetic cell 31, this first write magnetic cell 31 for from the side of ticket paper transfer passage in the magnetic coded data that the write of the magnetic face of ticket paper is relevant to ticket checking, to prove that this ticket paper uses, thus prevent ticket paper from illegally being reused; Second ticket checking unit 4 comprises second and writes magnetic cell 41, this second write magnetic cell 41 for from the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage in the magnetic face of the ticket paper write magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking, to prove that this ticket paper uses, thus prevent ticket paper from illegally being reused.Like this, when needing the magnetic coded data that write is relevant to ticket checking in ticket paper, no matter ticket paper is inserted ticket-checking machine with which kind of direction (such as magnetic faces up or magnetic faces down) by passenger, and ticket-checking machine can both write the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking in ticket paper.

Further preferably, as shown in Figure 3, first writes magnetic cell 31 comprises magnetic head 31a and running roller 31b, magnetic head 31a is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage, running roller 31b is arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, second writes magnetic cell 41 comprises magnetic head 41a and running roller 41b, and magnetic head 41a is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; Running roller 41b is arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, and wherein, magnetic head 31a and running roller 41b is positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage, and magnetic head 41a and running roller 31b is positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage.By arranging magnetic head 31a and magnetic head 41a respectively in the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage, can realize easily all can writing the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking to ticket paper from the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage.

Preferably, first ticket checking unit 3 also comprises the first verification unit 32, this first verification unit 32 is write magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 31 writes ticket paper for reading first whether complete to make control module A judge first if write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 31 writes, second ticket checking unit 4 also comprises the second verification unit 42, and this second verification unit 42 is write magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 41 writes ticket paper for reading second whether complete to make control module A judge second if write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 41 writes.Like this, when needing to verify relevant to the ticket checking magnetic coded data write in ticket paper, no matter ticket paper moves in ticket-checking machine with which kind of direction (such as magnetic faces up or magnetic faces down), and ticket-checking machine can both verify the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking write in ticket paper.

Further preferably, first verification unit 32 comprises magnetic head 32a and running roller 32b, magnetic head 32a is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage, running roller 32b is arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, second verification unit 42 comprises magnetic head 42a and running roller 42b, wherein, magnetic head 42a is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage, running roller 42b is arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, and magnetic head 32a and running roller 42b is positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage, magnetic head 42a and running roller 32b is positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage.By arranging magnetic head 32a and magnetic head 42a respectively in the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage, can realize easily all can verifying the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking write ticket paper from the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage.

Preferably, the first ticket checking unit 3 also comprises: the first print unit 33, for the printing surface printed visual information from the side of ticket paper transfer passage at ticket paper, as ticket checking date, ticket checking gate numbering etc.; Second ticket checking unit 4 comprises: the second print unit 43, for from printing surface printed visual information at ticket paper of the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, as ticket checking date, ticket checking gate numbering etc.Like this, needs in ticket paper printout surface visual information time, no matter ticket paper moves in ticket-checking machine with which kind of direction (such as magnetic faces up or magnetic faces down), and ticket-checking machine can both in the printing surface printed visual information of ticket paper.

Further preferably, the first print unit 33 comprises: printhead 33a, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And the first platen 33b, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, the second print unit 43 comprises: printhead 43a, is arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage; And the second platen 43b, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, and printhead 33a and the second platen 43b is positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage, printhead 43a and the first platen 33b is positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage.By arranging printhead 33a and printhead 43a respectively in the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage, can realize easily all can in the printing surface printed visual information of ticket paper from the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage.

Below in conjunction with Fig. 3, the preferred embodiment of the embodiment of the present invention is described.

As shown in Figure 3, one end of the ticket paper transfer passage of ticket-checking machine is connected with entrance P, and the other end is connected with outlet Q.First ticket checking unit comprises first and writes magnetic cell 31, first verification unit 32 and the first print unit 33, second ticket checking unit and comprise second and write magnetic cell 41, second verification unit 42 and the second print unit 43.In the present embodiment, first reads magnetic cell 1, second reads magnetic cell 2, first and writes magnetic cell 31, first verification unit 32, second and write magnetic cell 41, second verification unit 42, first print unit 33 and the second print unit 43 and be arranged in order to outlet Q from entrance P.

Ticket paper is entered by entrance P, moves along ticket paper transfer passage.Pawn ticket paper by first read between the magnetic head 11 of magnetic cell 1 and running roller 12 by time, magnetic head 11 contacts with the one side of ticket paper, if this face that ticket paper contacts with magnetic head 11 is magnetic face, then magnetic head 11 can read this face of ticket paper record magnetic coded data.

Pawn ticket paper by second read between the magnetic head 21 of magnetic cell 2 and running roller 22 by time, magnetic head 21 contacts with the another side of ticket paper, if this face that ticket paper contacts with magnetic head 21 is magnetic face, then magnetic head 21 can read ticket paper this face record magnetic coded data.

The magnetic head 11 that the first magnetic head 31a and first writing magnetic cell 31 distinguishes unit 1 is positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage side by side.Pawn ticket paper by first write pass through between the magnetic head 31a of magnetic cell 31 and running roller 31b time, magnetic head 31a contacts with the one side of ticket paper, if this face that magnetic head 31a contacts with ticket paper is magnetic face, then magnetic head 31a can write the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking to the magnetic face of ticket paper.

The magnetic head 31a that the magnetic head 32a and first of the first verification unit 32 writes magnetic cell 31 is positioned at the same side (namely the magnetic head 32a of the first magnetic head 11, first distinguishing unit 1 magnetic head 31a and the first verification unit 32 of writing magnetic cell 31 is the same side with ticket paper transfer passage) of ticket paper transfer passage side by side.Pawn ticket paper is by when passing through between magnetic head 32a and running roller 32b, magnetic head 32a contacts with the one side of ticket paper, if this face that magnetic head 32a contacts with ticket paper is magnetic face, then magnetic head 32a reads the magnetic coded data that the first magnetic head 31a writing magnetic cell 3 writes in this face of ticket paper.

The printhead 33a of the first print unit 33 is positioned at the side relative with magnetic head 11 of ticket paper transfer passage.When magnetic ticket is by when passing through between the printhead 33a of the first print unit 33 and platen 33b, printhead 33a writes magnetic cell 31 magnetic head 31a relative to first contacts with the another side of ticket paper, if this face that printhead contacts with ticket paper is printing surface, then printhead 33a prints the visual information relevant to ticket checking information in this face of ticket paper.According to the difference of printing type, the first print unit 33 can be heat sensitive printing unit, stylus printing unit or laser printing unit etc.In the present embodiment, the first print unit 33 is heat sensitive printing unit.

The magnetic head 21 that the second magnetic head 41a and second writing magnetic cell 41 distinguishes unit 2 is positioned at the same side of ticket paper transfer passage side by side.Pawn ticket paper by second write pass through between the magnetic head 41a of magnetic cell 41 and running roller 41b time, magnetic head 41a writes magnetic cell 31 magnetic head 31a relative to first contacts with the another side of ticket paper, if this face that magnetic head 41a contacts with ticket paper is magnetic face, then magnetic head 41 can write the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking to the magnetic face of ticket paper.

The magnetic head 41a that the magnetic head 42a and second of the second verification unit 42 writes magnetic cell is positioned at the same side (namely the magnetic head 42a of the second magnetic head 21, second distinguishing unit 2 magnetic head 41a and the second verification unit 42 of writing magnetic cell 41 is the same side with ticket paper transfer passage) of ticket paper transfer passage side by side.Pawn ticket paper is by when passing through between the magnetic head 42a of the second verification unit 42 and running roller 42b, magnetic head 42a contacts with the another side of ticket paper relative to the magnetic head 32a of the first verification unit 32, if this face that magnetic head 42a contacts with ticket paper is magnetic face, then magnetic head 42a reads the magnetic coded data that the second magnetic head 41a writing magnetic cell 41 writes in this face of ticket paper.

What the printhead 43a of the second print unit 43 was positioned at ticket paper transfer passage reads the relative side of the magnetic head 21 of magnetic cell 2 with second.Pawn ticket paper is by when passing through between the printhead 43a of the second print unit 43 and platen 43b, printhead 43a contacts with the another side of ticket paper relative to the printhead 33a of the first print unit 33, if this face that printhead 43a contacts with ticket paper is printing surface, then printhead 43a prints the visual information relevant to ticket checking information in this face of ticket paper.Second print unit 43 is identical with the printing type of the first print unit 33, can be heat sensitive printing unit, stylus printing unit or laser printing unit etc.

Conveying mechanism D comprises multiple conveying roller group 5, and each conveying roller group 5 comprises a pair conveying roller, moves in transfer passage for driving ticket paper.Multiple conveying roller group 5, according to the needs of ticket-checking machine, is arranged in ticket paper transfer passage.

Fig. 4 is the structural representation of ticket-checking machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention, the difference of preferred embodiment shown in the present embodiment and Fig. 3 is, first reads magnetic cell 1, second reads magnetic cell 2, first print unit 33, first and write magnetic cell 31, first verification unit 32, second print unit 43, second and write magnetic cell 41 and the second verification unit 42 is arranged in order along ticket paper throughput direction.

Below to carry out the ticket-checking machine of ticket checking to cash fare paper to describe the present invention.

Fig. 5 is the structural representation of ticket-checking machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.First recognition unit is the first optics recognition unit 6, second recognition unit is the second optics recognition unit 7, wherein, first optics recognition unit 6 comprises: bar code reader 61 and imageing sensor 62, be arranged at the side of ticket paper transfer passage, for reading barcode data on ticket paper and view data from the side of ticket paper transfer passage; Second optics recognition unit 7 comprises: bar code reader 71 and imageing sensor 72, be arranged at the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, for reading barcode data on ticket paper and view data from the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage.By arranging bar code reader 61 and bar code reader 71 respectively in the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage, imageing sensor 62 and imageing sensor 72 are set respectively in the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage, barcode data and the view data that all can read ticket paper from the both sides of ticket paper transfer passage can be realized easily.It should be noted that, the first optics recognition unit 6 also only can comprise bar code reader 61 or imageing sensor 62, second optics recognition unit 7 also only can comprise bar code reader 71 or imageing sensor 72.

First ticket checking unit 3 comprises: the first print unit 33, for the printing surface printed visual information from the side of ticket paper transfer passage at ticket paper, as ticket checking date, ticket checking gate numbering etc.; Second ticket checking unit 4 comprises: the second print unit 43, for from printing surface printed visual information at ticket paper of the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage, as ticket checking date, ticket checking gate numbering etc.Like this, needs in ticket paper printout surface visual information time, no matter ticket paper moves in ticket-checking machine with which kind of direction (the riding information record surface of such as ticket paper faces upward or downward), and ticket-checking machine can both in the printing surface printed visual information of ticket paper.

One end of the ticket paper transfer passage of ticket-checking machine is connected with entrance P, and the other end is connected with outlet Q.First optical unit 6, second optics recognition unit 7, first print unit 33 and the second print unit 43 are arranged in order from entrance P to outlet Q.

Ticket paper is entered by entrance P, moves along ticket paper transfer passage.Pawn ticket paper is when the first optics recognition unit 6, the bar code reader 61 of the first optics recognition unit 6 contacts with the one side of imageing sensor 62 with ticket paper, if the bar code relevant with riding information and word are recorded in this face that ticket paper and bar code reader 61 contact with imageing sensor 62, bar code reader 61 bar code reading data, imageing sensor 62 obtains ticket paper view data.

Pawn ticket paper is when the second optics recognition unit 7, the bar code reader 71 of the second optics recognition unit 7 contacts with the another side of imageing sensor 72 with ticket paper, if the bar code relevant with riding information and word are recorded in this face that ticket paper and bar code reader 71 contact with imageing sensor 72, bar code reader 71 bar code reading data, imageing sensor 72 obtains ticket paper view data.

What the printhead 33a of the first print unit 33 was positioned at ticket paper transfer passage distinguishes the bar code reader 61 of unit 6 side identical with imageing sensor 62 with the first optics.Pawn ticket paper is when the first print unit 33, and printhead 33a prints the visual information relevant to ticket checking, as " ticket checking ", " calcellation " etc. from the side of ticket paper transfer passage at ticket paper.

What the printhead 43a of the second print unit 43 was positioned at ticket paper transfer passage distinguishes the bar code reader 71 of unit 7 side identical with imageing sensor 72 with the second optics.Pawn ticket paper is when the second print unit 43, and printhead 43a prints the visual information relevant to ticket checking, as " ticket checking ", " calcellation " etc. from the opposite side of ticket paper transfer passage at ticket paper.

The embodiment of the present invention additionally provides a kind of automatic ticket checking system, this automatic ticket checking system comprises gate and ticket-checking machine, this ticket-checking machine is used for the control gate when being proved to be successful ticket paper and opens, wherein, this ticket-checking machine ticket-checking machine that can provide for any embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 6 a is the process flow diagram of automatic ticket checking method according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 6 a, this automatic ticket checking method comprises:

Step S10, judges whether to utilize the first recognition unit to read data ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage;

Step S12, when determining to utilize described first recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage, utilizes the first ticket checking unit to perform ticket checking operation;

Step S14, when determining to utilize described first recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage, judges whether to utilize the second recognition unit to read data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage;

Step S16, when determining to utilize described second recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the second side of described ticket paper transfer passage, utilizes the second ticket checking unit to perform ticket checking operation.

Wherein, judge whether that the data that the first recognition unit can be utilized to read ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage can comprise: judge whether to utilize first to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, determine to utilize described first read magnetic cell read the magnetic coded data ticket paper from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage time, the first ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation, determine to utilize described first read magnetic cell read the magnetic coded data ticket paper from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage time, judge whether to utilize second to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage.Or, judge whether to utilize the first optics recognition unit to read barcode data ticket paper or view data from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, when determining to utilize described first optics recognition unit to read barcode data ticket paper or view data from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage, the first ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation, when determining to utilize described first optics recognition unit to read barcode data ticket paper or view data from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage, judge whether to utilize the second optics recognition unit to read barcode data ticket paper or view data from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage.

Judge whether that the data that the second recognition unit can be utilized to read ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage can comprise: judge whether to utilize second to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, determine to utilize described second read magnetic cell read the magnetic coded data ticket paper from the second side of described ticket paper transfer passage time, utilize the second ticket checking unit to perform ticket checking operation.Or, judge whether to utilize the second optics recognition unit to read barcode data ticket paper or view data from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, when determining to utilize described second optics recognition unit to read barcode data ticket paper or view data from the second side of described ticket paper transfer passage, the second ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation.

Fig. 6 b is the process flow diagram of automatic ticket checking method according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 6 b, the method comprises the following steps:

Step S101, enters ticket.

Control module A controls ticket-checking machine sent into by ticket paper by conveying roller group ticket paper transfer passage from entrance P.

Step S102, judges that first reads magnetic cell and whether read predetermined magnetic coded data, if so, performs step S105, otherwise, perform step S103.

First magnetic head 11 reading magnetic cell 1 reads the magnetic coded data ticket paper from the surface of the ticket paper be in contact with it, if magnetic head 11 can read magnetic coded data, and it is consistent both assert after the magnetic coded data read and setting data contrast by control module A, then control module A judgement first is read magnetic cell 1 and can be read predetermined magnetic coded data, namely, the magnetic head 11 that magnetic cell 1 is read in the magnetic face and first of ticket paper contacts, therefore, perform step S105, control module A controls and first reads the first corresponding ticket checking unit of magnetic cell 1 and perform ticket checking and operate, otherwise control module A judges that first reads magnetic cell 1 and can not read predetermined magnetic coded data, therefore performs step S103, judge that second reads magnetic cell 2 and whether read predetermined magnetic coded data.Wherein, predetermined magnetic coded data refers to the magnetic coded data relevant to riding information be recorded in the magnetic face of ticket paper.Setting data refers to that the host computer of ticket-checking machine sends to the magnetic coded data meeting the ticket by gate condition of ticket-checking machine.

Step S103, judges that second reads magnetic cell and whether read predetermined magnetic coded data, if so, performs step S104, otherwise, perform step S107.

When first read magnetic cell 1 can not read predetermined magnetic coded data time, control module A controls second and reads the magnetic head 21 of magnetic cell 2 from the magnetic coded data the surface reading ticket paper of the ticket paper be in contact with it, if magnetic head 21 can read magnetic coded data, and it is consistent both assert after the magnetic coded data read and setting data contrast by control module A, then control module A judgement second is read magnetic cell and can be read predetermined magnetic coded data, namely, the magnetic head 21 that magnetic cell 2 is read in the magnetic face and second of ticket paper contacts, therefore, control module A controls and second reads the second corresponding ticket checking unit of magnetic cell 2 and perform ticket checking and operate, otherwise, illustrate that ticket paper does not have magnetic face, or the magnetic coded data recorded in the magnetic face of ticket paper does not meet ticket checking requirement, therefore, performs step S107, control module A control conveying mechanism D and ticket paper is exited ticket-checking machine from entrance.

Step S104, the second ticket checking unit performs ticket checking operation.

When the second magnetic head 21 reading magnetic cell 2 can read predetermined magnetic coded data, illustrate that the magnetic face of ticket paper contacts with magnetic head 21.Due to the second magnetic head 21 reading magnetic cell 2, the magnetic head 42a of the second magnetic head 41a and the second verification unit 42 writing magnetic cell 41 is the same side with ticket paper transfer passage, what the printhead 43a of the second print unit 43 was positioned at ticket paper transfer passage reads the relative side of the magnetic head 21 of magnetic cell 2 with second, therefore, the magnetic head 41a that magnetic cell 41 can be write with second in the magnetic face of ticket paper, the magnetic head 42a of the second verification unit 42 contacts, the printing surface of ticket paper can contact with the printhead 43a of the second print unit 43, like this, second ticket checking unit can read and write magnetic and printing accordingly in the magnetic face of ticket paper and printing surface, to prove that ticket paper uses.

Step S105, the first ticket checking unit performs ticket checking operation.

When the first magnetic head 11 reading magnetic cell 1 can read predetermined magnetic coded data, illustrate that the magnetic face of ticket paper contacts with magnetic head 11.Due to the first magnetic head 11 reading magnetic cell 1, the magnetic head 32a of the first magnetic head 31a and the first verification unit 32 writing magnetic cell 31 is the same side with ticket paper transfer passage, what the printhead 33a of the first print unit 33 was positioned at ticket paper transfer passage reads the relative side of the magnetic head 11 of magnetic cell 1 with first, therefore, the magnetic head 31a that magnetic cell 31 can be write with first in the magnetic face of ticket paper, the magnetic head 32a of the first verification unit 32 contacts, the printing surface of ticket paper can contact with the printhead 33a of the first print unit 33, like this, first ticket checking unit can read and write magnetic and printing accordingly in the magnetic face of ticket paper and printing surface, to prove that ticket paper uses.

Step S106, draws a bill.

After the first ticket checking unit 3 or the second ticket checking unit 4 complete ticket checking operation, control module A controls conveying mechanism D and ticket paper is discharged ticket-checking machine from outlet, and starting gate, make channel open, passenger passes through.

Step S107, returns ticket.

When first read magnetic cell 1, second read magnetic cell 2 all cannot read predetermined magnetic coded data time, illustrate that ticket paper does not meet ticket checking requirement, therefore, control module A controls conveying mechanism D and ticket paper is exited ticket-checking machine from entrance, and, can not starting gate, make channel enclosed, passenger cannot pass through.

Automatic ticket checking method provided by the invention, no matter ticket paper is inserted ticket-checking machine with which kind of direction (such as magnetic faces up or magnetic faces down) by passenger, ticket-checking machine can both control corresponding ticket checking unit and implement ticket checking operation, therefore ticket checking speed is fast, easy to operate, avoid because passenger inserts unnecessary trouble that ticket paper anisotropy causes or the problem that ticketing spot blocks up.

Fig. 6 c is the process flow diagram of automatic ticket checking method according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

As fig. 6 c, the method comprises the following steps:

Step S601, enters ticket.

Step S602, judges whether the first optics recognition unit reads predetermined barcode data or view data, if so, performs step S605, otherwise, perform step S603.

First optics recognition unit 6 is from the barcode data the surface reading ticket paper of the ticket paper be in contact with it or view data, if barcode data or view data can be read, and it is consistent both control module A assert after the barcode data read or view data and setting data being contrasted, then control module A judges that the first optics recognition unit 6 can read predetermined barcode data or view data, namely, riding information record surface and first optics of ticket paper are distinguished unit 6 and are contacted, therefore, perform step S605, control module A controls and the first optics is distinguished the first corresponding ticket checking unit of unit 6 and performed ticket checking and operate, otherwise control module A judges that the first optics recognition unit 6 can not read predetermined barcode data or view data, therefore performs step S603, judge whether the second optics recognition unit 7 reads predetermined barcode data or view data.Wherein, predetermined barcode data or view data refer to and are recorded in the barcode data relevant to riding information in ticket paper surface or view data.What setting data referred to that the host computer of ticket-checking machine sends to ticket-checking machine meets barcode data by the ticket of gate condition or view data.

Step S603, judges whether the second optical unit reads predetermined barcode data or view data, if so, performs step S604, otherwise, perform step S607.

When the first optics recognition unit 6 can not read predetermined barcode data or view data, control module A controls the second optics recognition unit 7 from the surperficial bar code reading data of the ticket paper be in contact with it or view data, if barcode data or view data can be read, and it is consistent both control module A assert after the barcode data read or view data and setting data being contrasted, then control module A judges that the second optics recognition unit 7 can read predetermined barcode data or view data, namely, riding information record surface and second optics of ticket paper are distinguished unit 7 and are contacted, therefore, control module A controls and the second optics is distinguished the second corresponding ticket checking unit of unit 7 and performed ticket checking and operate, otherwise, ticket paper surface unwritten barcode data or view data is described, or the barcode data of record or view data do not meet ticket checking requirement, therefore, perform step S607, control module A and control conveying mechanism D ticket paper is exited ticket-checking machine from entrance.

Step S604, the second ticket checking unit performs ticket checking operation.

When the second optics recognition unit 7 can read predetermined barcode data or view data, illustrate that the riding information record surface of ticket paper and the second optics are distinguished unit 7 and contacted.Like this, the second ticket checking unit can carry out corresponding printing at the riding information record surface of ticket paper, to prove that ticket paper uses.

Step S605, the first ticket checking unit performs ticket checking operation.

When the first optics recognition unit 6 can read predetermined barcode data or view data, illustrate that the riding information record surface of ticket paper and the first optics are distinguished unit 6 and contacted.Like this, the first ticket checking unit can carry out corresponding printing at the riding information record surface of ticket paper, to prove that ticket paper uses.

Step S606, draws a bill.

After the first ticket checking unit or the second ticket checking unit complete ticket checking operation, control module A controls conveying mechanism D and ticket paper is discharged ticket-checking machine from outlet, and starting gate, make channel open, passenger passes through.

Step S607, returns ticket.

When the first optics recognition unit 6, second optics recognition unit 7 all cannot read predetermined barcode data or view data, illustrate that ticket paper does not meet ticket checking requirement, therefore, control module A controls conveying mechanism D and ticket paper is exited ticket-checking machine from entrance, and, can not starting gate, make channel enclosed, passenger cannot pass through.

Automatic ticket checking method provided by the invention, no matter ticket paper is inserted ticket-checking machine with which kind of direction (the riding information record surface of such as ticket paper faces upward or downward) by passenger, ticket-checking machine can both control corresponding ticket checking unit and implement ticket checking operation, therefore ticket checking speed is fast, easy to operate, avoid because passenger inserts unnecessary trouble that ticket paper anisotropy causes or the problem that ticketing spot blocks up.

Fig. 7 a is the ticket checking method process flow diagram of the first ticket checking unit of ticket-checking machine according to Fig. 3, and as shown in the figure, the method comprises the following steps:

Step S201, first writes the writing magnetically encoded data of magnetic cell.

The first magnetic head 31a writing magnetic cell 31 to the magnetic face write of the ticket paper magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking, such as, ticket checking time, ticket check gate numbering etc., thus proof ticket paper uses.

Step S202, the first verification unit reads the magnetic coded data that first writes magnetic cell write.

The magnetic head 32a of the first verification unit 32 reads the magnetic coded data that the first magnetic head 31a writing magnetic cell 31 writes ticket paper.

Step S203, judge first write magnetic cell write magnetic coded data whether complete, if so, perform step S204, otherwise, perform step S205.

The magnetic coded data and first that the magnetic head 32a of the first verification unit 32 reads by the control module A magnetic head 31a that writes magnetic cell 31 writes the magnetic coded data relevant with ticket checking to the magnetic face of ticket paper and contrasts, and whether both judgements are consistent.When the two is consistent, the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell write is write in control module A judgement first is complete, therefore, performs step S204, otherwise the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell write is write in control module A judgement first is imperfect, therefore, and execution step S205.

Step S204, the first print unit printed visual information.

Printhead 33a printed visual information on the printing surface of ticket paper of the first print unit 33, as ticket checking date, ticket check gate numbering, is convenient to staff and checks ticket.

Step S205, what magnetic cell write in record first writes magnetic number of times Y.

First write the magnetic coded data in the magnetic face of magnetic cell write ticket paper imperfect time, control module A record and to preserve in current ticket paper ticketing process first write magnetic cell write magnetic number of times Y.

Step S206, judges whether write magnetic number of times Y is less than predetermined value, if so, performs step S201, otherwise, perform step S204.

Control module A will write magnetic number of times Y and predetermined value contrasts, and be less than predetermined value when writing magnetic number of times Y, predetermined value is integer, as 2 or 3, if so, performs step S201, and first writes magnetic cell again to the magnetic coded data that the magnetic face write of ticket paper is relevant to ticket checking information; Otherwise, perform step S204, printhead 33a printed visual information on the printing surface of ticket paper of the first print unit 33.

Preferably, after writing magnetic set point number, if first writes in the magnetic face of the write ticket paper that magnetic cell still cannot be complete by the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking, then control module A also can notify that magnetic failure write by this ticket paper of host computer of ticket-checking machine, by this ticket paper relevant information of host computer record, stop ticket paper again by gate, be reused.

The ticket checking method process flow diagram of the second ticket checking unit of the ticket-checking machine of Fig. 7 b according to Fig. 3, as shown in the figure, the method comprises the following steps:

Step S301, second writes the writing magnetically encoded data of magnetic cell.

The second magnetic head 41a writing magnetic cell 41 to the magnetic face write of the ticket paper magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking, such as, ticket checking time, ticket check gate numbering etc., thus proof ticket paper uses.

Step S302, the second verification unit reads the magnetic coded data that second writes magnetic cell write.

The magnetic head 42a of the second verification unit 42 reads the magnetic coded data that the second magnetic head 41a writing magnetic cell 41 writes ticket paper.

Step S303, judge second write magnetic cell write magnetic coded data whether complete, if so, perform step S304, otherwise, perform step S305.

The magnetic coded data and second that the magnetic head 42a of the second verification unit 42 reads by the control module A magnetic head 41a that writes magnetic cell 41 writes the magnetic coded data relevant with ticket checking to the magnetic face of ticket paper and contrasts, and whether both judgements are consistent.When the two is consistent, the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell write is write in control module A judgement second is complete, therefore, performs step S304, otherwise the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell write is write in control module A judgement second is imperfect, therefore, and execution step S305.

Step S304, the second print unit printed visual information.

Printhead 43a printed visual information on the printing surface of ticket paper of the second print unit 43, as ticket checking date, ticket checking gate numbering, is convenient to staff and checks ticket.

Step S305, what magnetic cell write in record second writes magnetic number of times X.

Second write magnetic cell 41 write the magnetic coded data in the magnetic face of ticket paper imperfect time, control module A record and to preserve in current ticket paper ticketing process second write magnetic cell write magnetic number of times X.

Step S306, judges whether write magnetic number of times X is less than predetermined value, if so, performs step S301, otherwise, perform step S304.

Control module A will write magnetic number of times X and predetermined value contrasts, and be less than predetermined value when writing magnetic number of times X, predetermined value is integer, as 2 or 3, if so, performs step S301, and second writes magnetic cell 41 again to the magnetic coded data that the magnetic face write of ticket paper is relevant to ticket checking information; Otherwise, perform step S304, printhead 43a printed visual information on the printing surface of ticket paper of the second print unit 43.

Preferably, after writing magnetic set point number, if second writes in the magnetic face of the write ticket paper that magnetic cell still cannot be complete by the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking, then control module A also can notify that magnetic failure write by this ticket paper of host computer of ticket-checking machine, by this ticket paper relevant information of host computer record, stop ticket paper again by gate, be reused.

Fig. 8 a is the ticket checking method process flow diagram of the first ticket checking unit of ticket-checking machine according to Fig. 4.The difference of the ticket checking method shown in the method and Fig. 6 a be first by the first print unit 33 on the printing surface of ticket paper after printed visual information, write magnetic cell 31 in the writing magnetically encoded data in magnetic face of ticket paper and read first by the first verification unit 32 and write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 31 writes by first again, then control module A judges first whether write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 31 writes complete.

Step S401, the first print unit printed visual information.

Step S402, first writes the writing magnetically encoded data of magnetic cell.

Step S403, the first verification unit reads the magnetic coded data that first writes magnetic cell write.

Step S404, whether judging first, to write the magnetic coded data of magnetic cell write complete, if so, performs step S106, control module A and control conveying mechanism D ticket paper is discharged ticket-checking machine from outlet, and starting gate, make channel open, passenger passes through; Otherwise, perform step S405.

Step S405, what magnetic cell write in record first writes magnetic number of times Y.

Step S406, judges whether write magnetic number of times Y is less than predetermined value, if so, performs step S402, otherwise, perform step S106.

Fig. 8 b is the ticket checking method process flow diagram of the second ticket checking unit of ticket-checking machine according to Fig. 4.The difference of the ticket checking method shown in the method and Fig. 6 b be first by the second print unit 43 on the printing surface of ticket paper after printed visual information, write magnetic cell 41 by second again to write the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking in the magnetic face of ticket paper and read second by the second verification unit 42 and write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell 41 writes, then control module A judges second whether write the magnetic coded data of magnetic cell 41 write complete.

Step S501, the second print unit printed visual information.

Step S502, second writes the writing magnetically encoded data of magnetic cell.

Step S503, the second verification unit reads the magnetic coded data that second writes magnetic cell write.

Step S504, whether judging second, to write the magnetic coded data of magnetic cell write complete, if so, performs step S106, control module A and control conveying mechanism D ticket paper is discharged ticket-checking machine from outlet, and starting gate, make channel open, passenger passes through; Otherwise, perform step S505.

Step S505, what magnetic cell write in record second writes magnetic number of times X.

Step S506, judges whether write magnetic number of times X is less than predetermined value, if so, performs step S502, otherwise, perform step S106.

As can be seen from the above description, the present invention can improve the ticket checking speed of ticket-checking machine.

The foregoing is only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, be not limited to the present invention, for a person skilled in the art, the present invention can have various modifications and variations.Within the spirit and principles in the present invention all, any amendment done, equivalent replacement, improvement etc., all should be included within protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. a ticket-checking machine, comprise control module (A), recognition unit (B), ticket checking unit (C) and conveying mechanism (D), wherein, described control module (A) performs ticket checking operation for ticket checking unit (C) according to the recognition output control of described recognition unit (B) to ticket paper, described conveying mechanism (D) moves in ticket paper transfer passage for carrying ticket paper, it is characterized in that:

Described recognition unit (B) comprising:

First recognition unit, for reading the data on ticket paper from the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

Second recognition unit, for reading the data on ticket paper from the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage, described ticket checking unit (C) comprising:

First ticket checking unit (3), carries out ticket checking operation to ticket paper during for reading the data on ticket paper at described first recognition unit; And

Second ticket checking unit (4), carries out ticket checking operation to ticket paper during for reading the data on ticket paper at described second recognition unit,

Wherein, along the throughput direction of ticket paper in described ticket paper transfer passage, described first recognition unit is positioned at the upstream of described second recognition unit, described second recognition unit is positioned at the upstream of described first ticket checking unit (3), described first ticket checking unit (3) is positioned at the upstream of described second ticket checking unit (4), wherein, described control module (A) carries out ticket checking operation for the first ticket checking unit (3) according to the recognition output control of described first recognition unit to ticket paper, described control module (A) also carries out ticket checking operation for the second ticket checking unit (4) according to the recognition output control of described second recognition unit to ticket paper.

2. ticket-checking machine according to claim 1, is characterized in that:

Described first recognition unit is first read magnetic cell (1), and described first reads magnetic cell (1) for reading the magnetic coded data on ticket paper from the side of described ticket paper transfer passage;

Described second recognition unit is second read magnetic cell (2), and described second reads magnetic cell (2) for reading the magnetic coded data on ticket paper from the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage.

3. ticket-checking machine according to claim 2, is characterized in that:

Described first ticket checking unit (3) comprising:

First writes magnetic cell (31), writes the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking for the side from described ticket paper transfer passage in the magnetic face of ticket paper;

Described second ticket checking unit (4) comprising:

Second writes magnetic cell (41), writes the magnetic coded data relevant to ticket checking for the opposite side from described ticket paper transfer passage in the magnetic face of ticket paper.

4. ticket-checking machine according to claim 3, is characterized in that:

Described first writes magnetic cell (31) comprising:

First magnetic head (31a), is arranged at the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

First running roller (31b), is arranged at the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage,

Described second writes magnetic cell (41) comprising:

Second magnetic head (41a), is arranged at the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

Second running roller (41b), is arranged at the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage,

Wherein, described first magnetic head (31a) and described second running roller (41b) are positioned at the same side of described ticket paper transfer passage, and described second magnetic head (41a) and described first running roller (31b) are positioned at the same side of described ticket paper transfer passage.

5. ticket-checking machine according to claim 3, is characterized in that:

Described first ticket checking unit (3) also comprises:

First verification unit (32), for reading the described first magnetic coded data writing magnetic cell (31) write ticket paper, whether to make described control module (A) judge described first, to write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell (31) writes complete

Described second ticket checking unit (4) also comprises:

Second verification unit (42), for reading the described second magnetic coded data writing magnetic cell (41) write ticket paper, whether to make described control module (A) judge described second, to write the magnetic coded data that magnetic cell (41) writes complete.

6. ticket-checking machine according to claim 5, is characterized in that:

Described first verification unit (32) comprising:

3rd magnetic head (32a), is arranged at the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

3rd running roller (32b), is arranged at the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage,

Described second verification unit (42) comprising:

Quadruplex videotape recorder (42a), is arranged at the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

4th running roller (42b), is arranged at the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage,

Wherein, described 3rd magnetic head (32a) and described 4th running roller (42b) are positioned at the same side of described ticket paper transfer passage, and described quadruplex videotape recorder (42a) and described 3rd running roller (32b) are positioned at the same side of described ticket paper transfer passage.

7. ticket-checking machine according to claim 2, is characterized in that:

Described first recognition unit (1) comprising:

5th magnetic head (11), is arranged at the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

5th running roller (12), is arranged at the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage,

Described second recognition unit (2) comprising:

6th magnetic head (21), is arranged at the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

6th running roller (22), is arranged at the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage,

Wherein, described 5th magnetic head (32a) and described 6th running roller (42b) are positioned at the same side of described ticket paper transfer passage, and described 6th magnetic head (42a) and described 5th running roller (32b) are positioned at the same side of described ticket paper transfer passage.

8. ticket-checking machine according to claim 1, is characterized in that:

Described first ticket checking unit (3) also comprises:

First print unit (33), for the printing surface printed visual information from the side of described ticket paper transfer passage at ticket paper;

Described second ticket checking unit (4) comprising:

Second print unit (43), for from printing surface printed visual information at ticket paper of the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage.

9. ticket-checking machine according to claim 8, is characterized in that:

Described first print unit (33) comprising:

First printhead (33a), is arranged at the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

First platen (33b), is arranged at the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage,

Described second print unit (43) comprising:

Second printhead (43a), is arranged at the side of described ticket paper transfer passage; And

Second platen (43b), is arranged at the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage,

Wherein, described first printhead (33a) and described second platen (43b) are positioned at the same side of described ticket paper transfer passage, and described second printhead (43a) and described first platen (33b) are positioned at the same side of described ticket paper transfer passage.

10. ticket-checking machine according to claim 1, is characterized in that:

Described first recognition unit is the first optics recognition unit (5), and described first optics recognition unit (5) is for reading barcode data on ticket paper or view data from the side of described ticket paper transfer passage;

Described second recognition unit is the second optics recognition unit (6), and described second optics recognition unit (6) is for reading barcode data on ticket paper or view data from the opposite side of described ticket paper transfer passage.

11. 1 kinds of automatic ticket checking systems, is characterized in that comprising:

Gate; And

Ticket-checking machine according to any one of claim 1 to 10, opens for controlling described gate when being proved to be successful ticket paper.

12. 1 kinds of automatic ticket checking methods, is characterized in that comprising:

Judge whether to utilize the first recognition unit to read data ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage;

When determining to utilize described first recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage, the first ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation;

When determining to utilize described first recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage, judge whether to utilize the second recognition unit to read data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage; And

When determining to utilize described second recognition unit to read the data ticket paper from the second side of described ticket paper transfer passage, the second ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation,

Wherein, along the throughput direction of ticket paper in described ticket paper transfer passage, described first recognition unit is positioned at the upstream of described second recognition unit, described second recognition unit is positioned at the upstream of described first ticket checking unit, described first ticket checking unit is positioned at the upstream of described second ticket checking unit, wherein, according to the recognition output control of described first recognition unit, the first ticket checking unit carries out ticket checking operation to ticket paper, and the second ticket checking unit carries out ticket checking operation to ticket paper according to the recognition output control of described second recognition unit.

13. automatic ticket checking methods according to claim 12, is characterized in that comprising:

Judge whether that the data that the first recognition unit can be utilized to read ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage comprise: judge whether to utilize first to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the first side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, determine to utilize described first read magnetic cell read the magnetic coded data ticket paper from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage time, the first ticket checking unit is utilized to perform ticket checking operation, determine to utilize described first read magnetic cell read the magnetic coded data ticket paper from the first side of described ticket paper transfer passage time, judge whether to utilize second to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage,

Judge whether that the data that the second recognition unit can be utilized to read ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage comprise: judge whether to utilize second to read magnetic cell and read magnetic coded data ticket paper from the second side of ticket paper transfer passage, wherein, determine to utilize described second read magnetic cell read the magnetic coded data ticket paper from the second side of described ticket paper transfer passage time, utilize the second ticket checking unit to perform ticket checking operation.