JP3677778B2 - Automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a non-contact type automatic ticket gate installed at a station or the like, and more particularly to an automatic ticket gate having a function of collecting a non-contact recording medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A non-contact type automatic ticket gate reads information recorded on a non-contact recording medium in a non-contact manner and performs permission or prohibition of passage. In such automatic ticket gates, contactless cards and contactless tokens are generally used as contactless recording media. However, contactless cards and contactless tokens have built-in communication circuits, memory, etc., and the manufacturing cost is high. Therefore, when used as a regular ticket that is disposed of only once and used, the operation cost increases. There's a problem.
[0003]
Therefore, in order to solve the above problem, an automatic ticket checker that makes it possible to reuse the non-contact recording medium by collecting the non-contact recording medium used as an ordinary ticket at the time of participation is disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1 below. It is described in. In this automatic ticket gate, the information recorded on the non-contact recording medium is read by a communication unit provided on the upper surface of the main body of the automatic ticket gate, and the entry arithmetic processing is performed based on the read information. Then, as a result of the arithmetic processing, when it is determined that the non-contact recording medium has been used up, that is, when it is determined that the non-contact recording medium should be collected and it is determined that participation is possible, the non-contact Open the input port leading to the collection box for recovering the recording medium, and when the sensor provided inside the input port detects that the non-contact recording medium has been input to the input port, open the door and allow the passage To do. According to such an automatic ticket gate, since the non-contact recording medium is collected at the time of participation, the non-contact recording medium can be reused and the operation cost can be reduced.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2000-123212 A (page 2-3, FIG. 4)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the automatic ticket gate described in Patent Document 1, when the sensor detects that the non-contact recording medium has been inserted into the insertion slot, the door is opened and the passage is permitted. An invalid non-contact recording medium such as another non-contact recording medium or a fake non-contact recording medium other than the non-contact recording medium that is determined to be possible and can be entered is inserted into the slot. However, it is detected by the sensor, and the door is opened to allow passage. For this reason, the information recorded by holding the non-contact recording medium over the communication unit is read and the slot is opened, and then an invalid non-contact recording medium is inserted into the slot and illegally passed through the ticket gate. There is a risk.
[0006]
The present invention solves the problems as described above, and the problem is that an automatic ticket gate capable of preventing an injustice passing an invalid non-contact recording medium and passing through a ticket gate Is to provide a machine.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention relates to a non-contact type automatic ticket checker that reads information recorded on a non-contact recording medium in a non-contact manner to permit or prohibit passage and collects the non-contact recording medium. There are provided an input port through which the medium is input, a recovery box for recovering the non-contact recording medium input from the input port, and a recovery path leading from the input port to the recovery box. In addition, a first shutter for restricting the non-contact recording medium from being introduced into the recovery path from the input port, and a second shutter for restricting the non-contact recording medium introduced into the recovery path to be recovered in the recovery box. A shutter, a first reading unit that reads the information of the non-contact recording medium before being put into the collection path in a non-contact manner, and a second reading that reads the information of the non-contact recording medium put into the collection path in a non-contact manner Part. Further, when it is determined that the non-contact recording medium is to be collected based on the reading result of the first reading unit and it is determined that entry / exit is possible, the first shutter is opened, and the information read by the second reading unit is A control unit is provided that determines whether or not the information read by the first reading unit matches and determines that the information matches, and opens the second shutter and permits passage. Note that “determine that entry is possible” means that, in the case of operations where non-contact recording media are collected at the time of entry, it is determined that participation is possible. Is to determine that admission is possible.
[0008]
In this way, the non-contact recording medium that records the same information as the information of the non-contact recording medium that is determined to be collected before being input to the recovery path and that can be entered / exited is returned from the input port to the recovery path. Only when the second shutter is opened, the second shutter can be opened and the non-contact recording medium can be collected in the collection box, and the user can be allowed to pass therethrough. For this reason, an invalid non-contact recording medium such as another non-contact recording medium or a fake non-contact recording medium other than the non-contact recording medium that is determined to be collected and that can be entered / exited is collected. Even if it is inserted into the card, it is not collected and the user is not allowed to pass through. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of inserting an invalid non-contact recording medium and passing through the ticket gate.
[0009]
In the present invention, the information recorded on the non-contact recording medium includes ticket gate information for determining whether entry or exit is possible and identification information for individually identifying the non-contact recording medium. The first reading unit may read the ticket information and identification information of the non-contact recording medium, and the second reading unit may read the identification information of the non-contact recording medium. In this case, the control unit determines whether to collect the non-contact recording medium based on the identification information read by the first reading unit, and determines whether the entry / exit is possible. Based on the ticket gate information read by the reading unit, the second reading unit determines whether the information read by the second reading unit matches the information read by the first reading unit. This is performed based on the identification information read by the reading unit and the identification information read by the first reading unit. Note that “determination of admission / rejection” refers to determining whether or not a non-contact recording medium is collected at the time of entry, and in the case of operation where a non-contact recording medium is collected at the time of entry. It is to determine whether or not to enter.
[0010]
Thus, by determining whether or not the identification information read by the second reading unit matches the identification information read by the first reading unit, the non-contact recording medium is individually set based on the identification information. Since it can be identified, the non-contact recording medium is recovered only when the same non-contact recording medium as the non-contact recording medium that is determined to be collected and that can be entered / exited is inserted into the recovery path from the input port. It can be collected in a box, and it can be allowed to pass and allow users to pass. For this reason, it is possible to surely prevent an illegal act of passing an invalid non-contact recording medium and passing through the ticket gate. In addition, the second reading unit reads only the identification information and determines whether or not they match based on only the identification information, thereby reading all the information on the non-contact recording medium and matching all the information. Compared with the case of determining whether or not the recording medium has been put into the collection path of the non-contact recording medium, the time required for reading and the time required for the determination can be shortened, and the entire time until passage is permitted or prohibited. Processing time can be shortened.
[0011]
In the present invention, as another embodiment, when the control unit determines to collect the non-contact recording medium based on the reading result of the first reading unit, the first shutter is opened, and the second reading unit When it is determined that entry / exit is possible based on the reading result and it is determined that the information read by the second reading unit matches the information read by the first reading unit, the second shutter is opened. Allow traffic with.
[0012]
In this way, only when it is determined that a non-contact recording medium recorded with the same information as the information of the non-contact recording medium determined to be collected is input from the input port to the recovery path and can be entered / exited. The second shutter can be opened and the non-contact recording medium can be collected in the collection box, and the user can be allowed to pass and the user can pass. For this reason, even if an invalid non-contact recording medium is inserted into the collection path, it is not collected and the user is not allowed to pass through. Can be prevented.
[0013]
In the present invention, in the other embodiment described above, the first reading unit reads the identification information of the non-contact recording medium, and the second reading unit acquires the ticket gate information and the identification information of the non-contact recording medium. You may make it read. In this case, the control unit determines whether or not to collect the non-contact recording medium based on the identification information read by the first reading unit, and reads whether the entrance / exit is permitted by the second reading unit. The second reading unit reads whether the information read by the second reading unit matches the information read by the first reading unit. This is performed based on the identification information and the identification information read by the first reading unit.
[0014]
As described above, since the first reading unit reads only the identification information, it is possible to reduce the time required for reading before the non-contact recording medium is put into the collection path. Further, by determining whether or not the information is consistent based only on the identification information, the passage is permitted or compared with the case of determining whether or not all the information on the non-contact recording medium is consistent. It is possible to shorten the entire processing time until the prohibition. Further, after the non-contact recording medium is put into the collection path, the second reading unit reads the ticket gate information, so that the ticket gate information can be stably read in the collection path.
[0015]
In the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, a return port that returns the non-contact recording medium and a return branched from the recovery path between the first shutter and the second shutter to the return port There may be provided a path and a third shutter for restricting the non-contact recording medium restricted from being collected in the collection box by the second shutter from entering the return path. In such a configuration, when the control unit determines that the information read by the second reading unit does not match the information read by the first reading unit, the control unit does not open the second shutter and does not open the third shutter. The shutter is opened and traffic is prohibited.
[0016]
In this way, when an invalid non-contact recording medium is inserted into the collection path from the input port, the invalid non-contact recording medium can be returned and the next non-contact recording medium can be received immediately.
[0017]
In the present invention, the first reading unit has a first antenna that communicates in a non-contact manner with a non-contact recording medium that is not put in the collection path, and the first antenna performs non-contact recording. It is preferable to set the detection range for detecting the medium so that the insertion port is included.
[0018]
In this case, it is not necessary to hold the collected non-contact recording medium over the first antenna, and the first antenna communicates with the non-contact recording medium only by directly inserting it into the insertion slot, and the first reading is performed. Since the unit reads the information on the non-contact recording medium, the handling of the collected non-contact recording medium is simplified, and the convenience of the user can be achieved.
[0019]
In the present invention, in addition to the above configuration, a first shutter detection sensor that detects opening and closing of the first shutter, a second shutter detection sensor that detects opening and closing of the second shutter, and non-contact It is preferable to provide a first passage detection sensor that detects that the recording medium has passed through the first shutter and a second passage detection sensor that detects that the non-contact recording medium has passed through the second shutter. . In such a configuration, before the first shutter is opened, the control unit confirms whether or not the second shutter is detected by the second shutter detection sensor, and is closed. When it is confirmed that the first shutter has been detected, the first shutter is opened. When the first passage detection sensor detects that the non-contact recording medium has passed the first shutter, the first shutter is closed and the second shutter is closed. Before opening, the first shutter detection sensor confirms whether or not the first shutter is closed. If it is detected that the first shutter is closed, the second shutter is opened and the second shutter is opened. When it is detected by the two passage detection sensors that the non-contact recording medium has passed the second shutter, the second shutter is closed.
[0020]
After confirming that one shutter is closed in this way, the other shutter is opened, so that the information read by the second reading unit matches the information read by the first reading unit. It is possible to prevent the non-contact recording medium from entering the collection box without determining whether or not it is present. In addition, after confirming that the non-contact recording medium has passed through each shutter, each shutter is immediately closed so that the next non-contact recording medium can be recovered while determining whether the information matches. It is possible to prevent the determination from entering the route and being performed normally.
[0021]
Furthermore, in the present invention, the control unit must detect that the non-contact recording medium has passed through the first shutter by the first passage detection sensor after a predetermined time has elapsed after opening the first shutter. In this case, it is preferable to close the first shutter.
[0022]
In this case, after the information on the non-contact recording medium is read by the first reading unit, the next non-contact recording medium is immediately accepted when the non-contact recording medium is not input from the input port to the collection path. be able to.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
1 to 3 are external views showing an example of an automatic ticket gate according to the present invention. FIG. 1 is a plan view of the automatic ticket gate. FIG. 2 is a view of the automatic ticket gate as viewed from the Z direction in FIG. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a collection path near the entrance of the automatic ticket gate. In FIG. 1, 100 and 101 are two automatic ticket gates juxtaposed across the passage R. Of these, 100 is an automatic ticket gate according to an embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 are non-contact automatic ticket gates that perform non-contact processing to permit or prohibit passage by reading information recorded on a non-contact recording medium. As the non-contact recording medium, a non-contact card 20 (shown in FIG. 3) and a non-contact token 30 (shown in FIG. 3) are used. X and Y represent the direction of travel, where X is the entry direction and Y is the entrance direction. Here, the user enters the contactless card 20 or the contactless token 30 over the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station, and holds the contactless card 20 over the automatic ticket gate at the departure station, and the contactless token 30 is the automatic ticket gate. Take the case of operation that enters and participates in as an example. In this case, the automatic ticket gate 100 is an automatic ticket gate in which a contactless card 20 of a user who participates in the X direction is held and a contactless token 30 is inserted. On the other hand, the automatic ticket gate 101 is an automatic ticket gate on which a contactless card 20 or a contactless token 30 of a user entering in the Y direction is held, and the contactless token 30 is not inserted.
[0024]
In the automatic ticket checker 100, 1 is the main body of the automatic ticket checker 100, 2 is a display unit for giving various guidance to users who enter in the X direction, and 3 is an insertion slot into which the non-contact token 30 is inserted. Reference numeral 11 denotes a first antenna (hereinafter referred to as a first antenna) in the present invention, which communicates with the contactless card 20 or the contactless token 30 in a contactless manner. 4a and 4b are doors that open and close to permit or prohibit passage of the passage R, and open and close in conjunction with the doors 4c and 4d of the automatic ticket gate 101. Specifically, the doors 4a to 4d are always open as shown in FIG. 1 (shown by a solid line), and a user entering the X direction inserts the non-contact card 20 into the automatic ticket checker 100. If it is determined that it can be entered by the automatic ticket gate 100, as will be described later, all the doors 4a to 4d are kept open, If it is determined that participation is not possible, the door 4b and the door 4d remain open, and the door 4a and the door 4c are closed (indicated by dotted lines). When a user entering in the Y direction holds the non-contact card 20 or the non-contact token 30 over the automatic ticket gate 101 and it is determined that the automatic ticket gate 101 can enter as described later, all the doors 4a to 4a. 4d is maintained in an open state, and if it is determined that entry is impossible, the door 4a and the door 4c remain open, and the door 4b and the door 4d are closed (a state indicated by a dotted line).
[0025]
In FIG. 2, reference numeral 5 denotes a plurality of user detection sensors provided on the side surface of the main body 1, which detect users passing through the passage R. Reference numeral 6 denotes a recovery box for recovering the non-contact token 30 input from the input port 3, and reference numeral 7 denotes a recovery path leading from the input port 3 to the recovery box 6. The non-contact token 30 inserted from the insertion port 3 passes through the collection path 7 by its own weight and enters the collection box 6. Two recovery boxes 6 are provided, and the recovery path 7 is branched so as to lead to the respective recovery boxes 6. Reference numeral 8 denotes a return port for returning the non-contact token 30 and the like put into the collection path 7. As shown in FIG. 3, a second antenna (hereinafter referred to as a second antenna) 12 according to the present invention is provided in the recovery path 7 near the input port 3, and this is input to the recovery path 7. The non-contact token 30 (illustrated by a broken line) communicates in a non-contact manner. On the other hand, the first antenna 11 described above communicates in a non-contact manner with the non-contact token 30 (shown by a solid line) before being inserted into the collection path 7. Reference numeral 12 a denotes a detection range in which the second antenna 12 detects this before communicating with the non-contact token 30. Reference numeral 11 a indicates a detection range in which the first antenna 11 detects these before performing communication with the contactless token 30 or the contactless card 20. This detection range 11a is set so that the insertion port 3 is included.
[0026]
Reference numeral 31 denotes a first shutter (hereinafter referred to as a first shutter) according to the present invention, which regulates that the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3. Reference numeral 32 denotes a second shutter (hereinafter referred to as a second shutter) in the present invention, which regulates that the non-contact token 30 thrown into the collection path 7 is collected in the collection box 6. Reference numeral 33 denotes a third shutter (hereinafter referred to as a third shutter) according to the present invention, and the non-contact token 30 restricted from being collected in the collection box 6 by the second shutter 32 enters the return path 9. To regulate. The return path 9 branches from the collection path 7 between the first shutter 31 and the second shutter 32 and communicates with the return port 8. The three shutters 31 to 33 are all closed in FIG. 3, slide open in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface, and pass the non-contact token 30.
[0027]
Reference numeral 41 denotes a first shutter detection sensor (hereinafter referred to as a first shutter detection sensor) in the present invention, which detects opening and closing of the first shutter 31. Reference numeral 42 denotes a second shutter detection sensor (hereinafter referred to as a second shutter detection sensor) in the present invention, which detects opening and closing of the second shutter 32. These shutter detection sensors 41 and 42 are composed of photomicrosensors, and are turned off when the shutters 31 and 32 are closed, and turned on when the shutters are opened.
[0028]
Reference numeral 51 denotes a first passage detection sensor (hereinafter referred to as a first passage detection sensor) in the present invention, which detects that the non-contact token 30 has passed through the first shutter 31. Reference numeral 52 denotes a second passage detection sensor (hereinafter referred to as a second passage detection sensor) in the present invention, which detects that the non-contact token 30 has passed through the second shutter 32. These passage detection sensors 51 and 52 are constituted by diffuse reflection type photo sensors. When the non-contact token 30 comes in front of each through the collection path 7, the non-contact token 30 is detected and turned on. When the non-contact token 30 passes in front of each other, it returns to the OFF state. That is, it is detected by the switching signal from the ON state to the OFF state that the non-contact token 30 has passed through the shutters 31 and 32.
[0029]
Next, in the automatic ticket checker 101 shown in FIG. 1, 102 is the main body of the automatic ticket checker 100, 103 is a display unit for providing various guidance to users entering in the Y direction, and 104 is an antenna for entrance. Then, contactless communication with the contactless card 20 or the contactless token 30 is performed. 4c and 4d are doors that are opened and closed to permit or prohibit passage of the passage R, and are opened and closed in conjunction with the doors 4a and 4b of the automatic ticket gate 100 as described above. Since the automatic ticket gate 101 does not collect the non-contact token 30 at the time of entry, the inlet 3, the collection box 6, the collection path 7, and the like of the non-contact token 30 in the automatic ticket gate 100 are not provided. .
[0030]
The non-contact card 20 held over the two automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 described above has a main body formed of plastic or the like, and a circuit device 20a is molded inside the main body as shown in FIG. As will be described later, the circuit device 20a includes an antenna, a memory, and the like. Such a non-contact card 20 is issued at a station counter or an automatic issuing machine as a boarding medium that is repeatedly used like a commuter pass, a coupon ticket, or a prepaid card. In addition to the contactless card 20, a wristwatch-shaped contactless recording medium, a mobile phone with a contactless card function, or the like may be used as a boarding medium that is repeatedly used.
[0031]
On the other hand, the non-contact token 30 placed over the automatic ticket gate 101 and inserted into the automatic ticket gate 100 has a main body formed of plastic or the like, like the non-contact card 20, and a circuit device 30a is provided inside the main body. Molded. As will be described later, the circuit device 30a includes an antenna, a memory, and the like. Such a non-contact token 30 is issued by an automatic ticket vending machine as a one-time use boarding medium such as an ordinary ticket, and is collected by being inserted into the automatic ticket gate 100 at the time of participation. In FIG. 3, the non-contact token 30 is circular, but instead of this, for example, an octagonal or hexagonal non-contact token may be used.
[0032]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the automatic ticket checker 100, the contactless card 20, and the contactless token 30 described above. In the automatic ticket checker 100, a CPU 10 controls each part of the automatic ticket checker 100, and constitutes a control unit in the present invention. The CPU 10 includes a determination unit 10a for performing some determinations described later based on information recorded in the non-contact card 20 and the non-contact token 30, and a time from when the two shutters 31 and 32 are opened. And a timer 10b for measuring. A communication unit 13 communicates with the host computer H installed in the staff room of the station. Reference numeral 14 denotes a memory composed of a ROM and a RAM. An operation program for the CPU 10 is recorded in the ROM, and boarding information and the like are recorded in the RAM. Reference numeral 2 denotes the display unit described above. Reference numeral 15 denotes an audio output unit composed of a speaker or the like, which gives various guidance to the user by voice. Reference numeral 16 denotes a door control unit which controls driving of a motor (not shown) for opening and closing the doors 4a to 4d. A motor for opening and closing the doors 4a and 4b is provided in the automatic ticket gate 100, but a motor for opening and closing the doors 4c and 4d is provided in the automatic ticket gate 101. The CPU 10 opens and closes the doors 4 a to 4 d by the door control unit 16. A power supply unit 17 supplies power to each unit of the automatic ticket gate 100.
[0033]
A first antenna control unit 21 controls the antenna 11 so that the first antenna 11 described above transmits or receives information to or from the contactless card 20 or the contactless token 30. A second antenna control unit 22 controls the antenna 12 so that the second antenna 12 transmits or receives information to the contactless token 30. Further, the first antenna control unit 21 and the second antenna control unit 22 read information of the contactless card 20 or the contactless token 30 via the antennas 11 and 12 controlled by the first antenna control unit 21 and the second antenna control unit 22, respectively. It has a reader / writer function for writing information into the token 30. The first antenna control unit 21 and the first antenna 11 constitute a first reading unit in the present invention, and the second antenna control unit 22 and the second antenna 12 constitute a second reading unit in the present invention. To do. A first shutter control unit 31a controls driving of a solenoid (not shown) for opening and closing the first shutter 31 described above. A second shutter control unit 32a controls the driving of a solenoid (not shown) for opening and closing the second shutter 32 described above. A third shutter control unit 33a controls driving of a solenoid (not shown) for opening and closing the third shutter 33 described above. The CPU 10 opens and closes the three shutters 31, 32, and 33 by the shutter control units 31a, 32a, and 33a. 41 is the first shutter detection sensor, 42 is the second shutter detection sensor, 51 is the first passage detection sensor, and 52 is the second passage detection sensor. In addition to the above, the automatic ticket checker 100 is provided with the above-described user detection sensor 5 and the like, which are not shown in FIG.
[0034]
In the non-contact card 20, 20 b is a CPU that controls each unit, and 20 c is a memory composed of a ROM and a RAM. The ROM of the memory 20c records an operation program of the CPU 20b, and the RAM records ticket gate information for passing the ticket gate, identification information for individually identifying the contactless card 20, and the like. . The ticket gate information is information indicating a boarding section, a transit station, a use start date, a use expiration date, and the like when the contactless card 20 is used as a commuter pass, for example. The CPU 10 of the automatic ticket gate 100 determines whether or not to participate in the determination unit 10a based on the ticket gate information. The identification information is information indicating a medium code indicating the type of the non-contact recording medium, an ID number for collating the non-contact card 20, and the like. The CPU 10 of the automatic ticket checker 100 recognizes from the medium code of the identification information that the non-contact recording medium is a non-contact card and is used as, for example, a commuter pass, based on the medium code of the identification information, and determines that the medium is not collected. To do. An antenna 20d communicates with the first antenna 11 of the automatic ticket checker 100 or the antenna 104 of the automatic ticket checker 101. An antenna control unit 20e controls the antenna 20d so that the antenna 20d transmits or receives information to or from the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101. The CPU 20b can be omitted.
[0035]
In the non-contact token 30, 30 b is a CPU that controls each unit, and 30 c is a memory composed of ROM and RAM. The ROM of the memory 30c records an operation program of the CPU 30b, and the RAM records ticket gate information for passing the ticket gate, identification information for individually identifying the non-contact token 30, and the like. . The ticket gate information is information indicating a boarding station, a price, a boarding date, and the like. The CPU 10 of the automatic ticket checker 100 determines whether or not to participate in the determination unit 10a based on the ticket check information. The identification information is information indicating a medium code indicating the type of the non-contact recording medium and an ID number for collating the non-contact token 30. The CPU 10 of the automatic ticket checker 100 recognizes from the medium code of the identification information that the non-contact recording medium is a non-contact token and is used as an ordinary ticket, and determines that this is a medium to be collected. In addition, the CPU 10 determines that the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21 from the ID number of the identification information matches the identification information read by the second antenna control unit 22 from the ID number of the identification information, as will be described later. It is determined whether or not. An antenna 30d communicates with the antennas 11 and 12 of the automatic ticket checker 100 or the antenna 104 of the automatic ticket checker 101. An antenna control unit 30e controls the antenna 30d so that the antenna 30d transmits or receives information to the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101. The CPU 30b can be omitted.
[0036]
5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the operation of the automatic ticket gate 100 when the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the automatic ticket gate 100. Hereinafter, the operation state of the automatic ticket checker 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 6, and the operation timing of the automatic ticket checker 100 will be described with reference to FIG. First, when the user enters the X direction through the passage R (FIG. 1), if the contactless recording medium possessed is the contactless token 30, the user automatically uses the contactless token 30. In order to enter the entrance 3 of the ticket gate 100, the automatic ticket gate 100 is approached. At this time, the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 shown in FIG. 1 are all opened. Then, when the user brings the non-contact token 30 close to the insertion port 3 and the non-contact token 30 enters the detection range 11a of the first antenna 11, as shown in FIG. Communication with the antenna 30d of the contact token 30 is started, and the first antenna control unit 21 reads the ticket gate information and the identification information recorded in the memory 30c of the non-contact token 30 by this communication (T1 in FIG. 7). The read information is stored in the memory 14 as needed.
[0037]
When the first antenna control unit 21 reads the ticket gate information and the identification information of the non-contact token 30, the CPU 10 collects the non-contact recording medium based on the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21 by the determination unit 10a. It is determined whether or not to do. Here, if it is recognized from the identification information that the non-contact recording medium is a non-contact token, it is determined that this is to be collected. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the user can participate based on the ticket gate information read by the first antenna control unit 21. Then, when it is determined that the amount is normal and participation is possible, the first shutter 31 is opened (T2 in FIG. 7). As a result, the first shutter detection sensor 41 changes from the OFF state to the ON state, and the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3 as shown in FIG. When the CPU 10 determines that participation is possible, the first antenna control unit 21 writes information relating to participation (for example, that the contactless token 30 has been used up as an ordinary ticket) to the memory 30c of the contactless token 30. .
[0038]
On the other hand, when determining whether or not to participate, if it is determined that participation is not possible due to a lack of money or the like, the CPU 10 keeps the first shutter 31 closed as shown in FIG. As a result, even if the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the insertion port 3, the non-contact token 30 is in a state of being almost half out of the insertion port 3 and is prevented from being inserted into the collection path 7. Further, the CPU 10 closes the door 4a of the automatic ticket gate 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket gate 101 (T21 in FIG. 7). As a result, the user is prohibited from passing and cannot enter the X direction through the passage R. After a while, the closed doors 4a and 4c are opened again by the CPU 10 to prepare for the next user (T22 in FIG. 7).
[0039]
As shown in FIG. 5B, when the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7, the non-contact token 30 passes through the first shutter 31 due to its own weight, so that the first passage detection sensor 51 detects the non-contact token 30 and changes from the OFF state to the ON state (T3 in FIG. 7). Further, since the non-contact token 30 enters the detection range 12a of the second antenna 12, the second antenna 12 starts to communicate with the antenna 30d of the non-contact token 30, and the second antenna control unit 22 is thereby in contact with the non-contact token. The identification information recorded in the memory 30c of 30 is read (T4 in FIG. 7). The read information is stored in the memory 14 as needed. Then, as shown in FIG. 6D, when the non-contact token 30 completely passes through the first shutter 31, the first passage detection sensor 51 does not detect the non-contact token 30 and returns to the OFF state (FIG. 7). In response to the switching of the signal from the first passage detection sensor 51, the CPU 10 closes the first shutter 31 (T6 in FIG. 7). As a result, the first shutter detection sensor 41 returns from the ON state to the OFF state. The non-contact token 30 that has passed through the first shutter 31 is received and stopped by the second shutter 32, and is prevented from entering the collection box 6.
[0040]
When the second antenna control unit 22 reads the identification information of the non-contact token 30, the CPU 10 uses the determination unit 10a to identify the identification information read by the second antenna control unit 22 by the first antenna control unit 21. It is determined whether or not the information matches. Here, if the same non-contact token 30 as the non-contact token 30 whose identification information has been read by the first antenna control unit 21 is inserted into the collection path 7, it is determined that the identification information matches, 2 Open the shutter 32 (T7 in FIG. 7). As a result, the second shutter detection sensor 42 changes from the OFF state to the ON state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6E, the non-contact token 30 passes through the second shutter 32 by its own weight, so that the second passage detection sensor 52 detects the non-contact token 30 and turns on from the OFF state. A state is reached (T8 in FIG. 7). When the non-contact token 30 completely passes through the second shutter 32, the second passage detection sensor 52 stops detecting the non-contact token 30 and returns to the OFF state (T9 in FIG. 7). This second passage detection sensor In response to the switching of the signal 52, the CPU 10 closes the second shutter 32 (T10 in FIG. 7). As a result, the second shutter detection sensor 42 returns from the ON state to the OFF state. After closing the second shutter 32, the CPU 10 keeps all the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 open (T101 in FIG. 7). As a result, the user is allowed to pass and can enter the X direction through the passage R. Thereafter, the non-contact token 30 is recovered in the recovery box 6 as indicated by 30z indicated by a dotted line in FIG. The collected non-contact token 30 is taken out by an attendant and the information recorded in the memory 30c is rewritten, then loaded again into the automatic ticket vending machine and reused.
[0041]
On the other hand, another non-contact token other than the non-contact token 30 whose identification information has been read by the first antenna control unit 21, a fake non-contact token, or the like is thrown into the collection path 7, and the second antenna control unit 22 If the CPU 10 determines that the read identification information does not match the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21, the CPU 10 opens the third shutter 33 without opening the second shutter 32 (T71 in FIG. 7). ). As a result, another non-contact token or the like passes through the third shutter 33 due to its own weight and enters the return path 9 as shown in FIG. 6 (f), and is returned to the return port 8 as indicated by 30y indicated by a dotted line. The Note that the fact that another non-contact token or the like has passed through the third shutter 33 is detected by a sensor (not shown), and upon receiving a detection signal from this sensor, the CPU 10 closes the third shutter 33 (T72 in FIG. 7). When the third shutter 33 is opened, the CPU 10 closes the door 4a of the automatic ticket gate 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket gate 101 (T711 in FIG. 7). As a result, the user is prohibited from passing and cannot enter the X direction through the passage R. After a while, the closed doors 4a and 4c are opened again by the CPU 10 to prepare for the next user (T712 in FIG. 7).
[0042]
The operation of the automatic ticket gate 100 described above is an operation when a user who enters the X direction through the passage R possesses the non-contact token 30. On the other hand, the operation in the case where the user who participates in the X direction has the contactless card 20 will be described below. First, the user approaches the automatic ticket checker 100 in order to hold the contactless card 20 over the first antenna 11 of the automatic ticket checker 100. At this time, the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 are all opened. When the user holds the contactless card 20 and the contactless card 20 enters the detection range 11a of the first antenna 11, the first antenna 11 starts to communicate with the antenna 20d of the contactless card 20, and this communication Thus, the first antenna control unit 21 reads the ticket gate information and the identification information recorded in the memory 20c of the contactless card 20.
[0043]
When the first antenna control unit 21 reads the ticket gate information and the identification information of the contactless card 20, the CPU 10 collects the contactless recording medium based on the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21 by the determination unit 10a. It is determined whether or not to do. Here, if it is recognized from the identification information that the non-contact recording medium is a non-contact card, it is determined that it will not be collected. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the user can participate based on the ticket gate information read by the first antenna control unit 21. If it is determined that the boarding section or the like is normal and participation is possible, the first shutter 31 is kept closed and the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 are all opened. As a result, the user is allowed to pass and can enter the X direction through the passage R. When the CPU 10 determines that participation is possible, the first antenna control unit 21 stores information related to participation (for example, if the contactless card 20 is used as a commuter pass, etc.) in the memory 20c of the contactless card 20. Write. On the other hand, when it is determined that the boarding section or the like is not normal and it is not possible to participate, the first shutter 31 is kept closed, and the door 4a of the automatic ticket gate 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket gate 101 are closed. As a result, the user is prohibited from passing and cannot enter the X direction through the passage R.
[0044]
Next, the operation when the user enters in the Y direction through the passage R in FIG. 1 will be described below. First, the user approaches the automatic ticket checker 101 in order to hold the contactless card 20 or the non-contact token 30 possessed by the entrance antenna 104 of the automatic ticket checker 101. At this time, the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 are all opened. Then, when the user holds the contactless card 20 or the contactless token 30 and enters the detection range of the antenna 104, the antenna 104 communicates with the antenna 20d of the contactless card 20 or the antenna 30d of the contactless token 30. As a result of this communication, an internal circuit (not shown) provided in the automatic ticket checker 101 reads the ticket check information of the contactless card 20 or the contactless token 30. Then, it is determined whether or not the user can enter based on the read ticket gate information. If it is determined that the user can enter, all the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 are left open. As a result, the user is allowed to pass and can enter the Y direction through the passage R. When it is determined that the admission is possible, information related to admission (for example, admission date and time) is written in the memory 20c of the contactless card 20 or the memory 30c of the contactless token 30. On the other hand, if it is determined that entry is impossible, the door 4b of the automatic ticket gate 100 and the door 4d of the automatic ticket gate 101 are closed. As a result, the user is prohibited from passing and cannot enter the Y direction through the passage R.
[0045]
FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 are flowcharts showing the operation of the automatic ticket checker 100 and show the procedure executed by the CPU 10. In FIG. 8, first, the CPU 10 stands by with all the doors 4a to 4d (FIG. 1) of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 opened. From this state, when the contactless card 20 is held over the first antenna 11 by the user or the contactless token 30 is brought close to the insertion slot 3, the first antenna 11 communicates with the antenna of the contactless recording medium. Do. Thereby, the CPU 10 determines that the first antenna communication is present (step S1: YES), and the first antenna control unit 21 reads the ticket gate information and the identification information of the non-contact recording medium (step S2). Then, the determination unit 10a determines whether to collect the non-contact recording medium based on the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21 (step S3). Here, if the non-contact recording medium communicated with the first antenna 11 is the non-contact card 20, it is recognized from the identification information that the non-contact recording medium is a non-contact card, and it is determined that this is not collected (step) S3: NO). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not participation is possible based on the ticket gate information read by the first antenna control unit 21 (step S4a). If it is determined that the ticket information of the contactless card 20 is normal (step S4a: YES), the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket checkers 100 and 101 are left open to allow the user to pass. To do. Then, the process returns to step S1 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium.
[0046]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the ticket information of the contactless card 20 is not normal and cannot be entered (step S4a: NO), the door 4a of the automatic ticket checker 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket checker 101 are closed (step S5). Traffic is prohibited. Then, the process returns to step S1 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium. Note that when returning to step S1, the closed doors 4a and 4c are opened (the closed doors 4a and 4c are similarly opened when returning to step S1 in the following processing).
[0047]
In step S3, if the non-contact recording medium communicated with the first antenna 11 is the non-contact token 30, it is recognized from the identification information that the non-contact recording medium is a non-contact token and is determined to be collected (step S3). S3: YES). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not participation is possible based on the ticket gate information read by the first antenna control unit 21 (step S4b). If it is determined that the ticket information of the non-contact token 30 is not normal and cannot be entered (step S4b: NO), the door 4a of the automatic ticket checker 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket checker 101 are closed (step S5). Prohibit user traffic. Then, the process returns to step S1 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium.
[0048]
On the other hand, when it is determined that the ticket gate information of the non-contact token 30 is normal (step S4b: YES), it is confirmed whether or not the second shutter detection sensor 42 is in the OFF state (step S6). When it is confirmed that the second shutter detection sensor 42 is in the OFF state (step S6: YES), it is determined that the second shutter 32 is closed, and the first shutter 31 is opened (step S7). As a result, the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3. When the first shutter 31 is opened, it is determined whether or not the first passage detection sensor 51 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state (step S8). At this time, if the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3, the non-contact token 30 passes through the first shutter 31 by its own weight, and immediately after that, the first passage detection sensor 51 is turned off. Since the state returns to the OFF state after the ON state is reached, in this case, it is determined that the ON state is changed to the OFF state (step S8: YES), and the first shutter 31 is closed (step S9).
[0049]
On the other hand, if the non-contact token 30 is not inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3 in step S8, the first passage detection sensor 51 remains in the OFF state. In this case, the ON state is changed to the OFF state. (Step S8: NO), with reference to the timer 10b measuring the time since the first shutter 31 is opened, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the first shutter 31 was opened. (Step S10). Here, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S10: NO), it is again determined whether or not the first passage detection sensor 51 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state (step S8). Then, while the first passage detection sensor 51 does not change from the ON state to the OFF state (step S8: NO), when a predetermined time has elapsed (step S10: YES), it is determined that the non-contact token 30 has not been inserted, and the first 1 Shutter 31 is closed (step S11). Further, the door 4a of the automatic ticket checker 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket checker 101 are closed (step S12), and the passage of the user is prohibited. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium.
[0050]
When the non-contact token 30 passes through the first shutter 31 and closes the first shutter 31 (step S9), it is determined whether or not there is communication between the second antenna 12 and the non-contact token 30 (FIG. 9 step S13). Here, if a foreign object other than the non-contact token is inserted into the collection path 7, the second antenna 12 cannot communicate with the foreign object. In this case, it is determined that there is no second antenna communication (step S13: NO), the third shutter 33 is opened (step S16), and the foreign matter is returned to the return port 8 through the return path 9. Then, the door 4a of the automatic ticket checker 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket checker 101 are closed (step S17), and the passage of the user is prohibited. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 8 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium.
[0051]
In step S13, if the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 and the second antenna 12 is communicating with the antenna 30d of the non-contact token 30, it is determined that the second antenna communication is present (step S13: YES). The identification information of the non-contact token 30 is read by the second antenna control unit 22 (step S14). Then, the determination unit 10a determines whether or not the identification information read by the second antenna control unit 22 matches the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21 (step S15). Here, if another contactless token other than the contactless token 30 whose identification information has been read by the first antenna control unit 21 in step S2, a false contactless token, or the like is inserted into the collection path 7, Since the identification information read by the two antenna control unit 22 and the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21 do not match, in this case, it is determined that they do not match (step S15: NO). Then, the third shutter 33 is opened (step S16), another non-contact token or the like is returned to the return port 8 through the return path 9, and the door 4a of the automatic ticket gate 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket gate 101 are closed. (Step S17), the user's passage is prohibited. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 8 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium.
[0052]
On the other hand, in step S15, if the same non-contact token 30 as the non-contact token 30 whose identification information has been read by the first antenna control unit 21 in step S2 is inserted into the collection path 7, the second antenna control unit 22 In this case, it is determined that the identification information matches (step S15: YES). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the first shutter detection sensor 41 is in an OFF state (step S18). When it is confirmed that the first shutter detection sensor 41 is in an OFF state (step S18: YES), the first shutter 31 is confirmed. Is closed and the second shutter 32 is opened (step S19). As a result, the non-contact token 30 passes through the second shutter 32.
[0053]
When the second shutter 32 is opened, it is determined whether or not the second passage detection sensor 52 has changed from the ON state to the OFF state (step S20). At this time, if the non-contact token 30 passes through the second shutter 32 by its own weight, immediately after that, the second passage detection sensor 52 returns from the OFF state to the ON state and then returns to the OFF state. It is determined that the ON state is changed to the OFF state (step S20: YES), and the second shutter 32 is closed (step S21). Thereafter, the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 are all opened, the user is allowed to pass, and the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 8 to accept the next non-contact recording medium. It waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium. Further, the non-contact token 30 that has passed through the second shutter 32 passes through the collection path 7 and is collected in the collection box 6.
[0054]
On the other hand, in step S20, if the non-contact token 30 does not pass through the second shutter 32 due to its own weight, the second passage detection sensor 52 remains in the OFF state. In this case, the ON state is not changed to the OFF state. (Step S20: NO), and with reference to the timer 10b that measures the time since the second shutter 32 opened, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the second shutter 32 was opened. (Step S22). At this time, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S22: NO), it is again determined whether or not the second passage detection sensor 52 is changed from the ON state to the OFF state (step S20). Then, while the second passage detection sensor 52 does not change from the ON state to the OFF state (step S20: NO), when a predetermined time has elapsed (step S22: YES), an abnormality such as the non-contact token 30 being clogged in the collection path 7 In order to deal with the abnormality, the second shutter 32 is closed (step S23), and the third shutter 33 is opened (step S24). Then, the door 4a of the automatic ticket checker 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket checker 101 are closed (step S25), and the passage of the user is prohibited. Thereafter, if the non-contact token 30 is returned to the return port 8 by opening the third shutter 33, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 8 to receive the next non-contact recording medium, and the first antenna 11 Waits to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium. On the other hand, if the non-contact token 30 is not returned to the return port 8, the communication unit 13 notifies the host computer H installed in the staff room that an abnormality has occurred in the collection path 7. When the attendant confirms this notification and copes with the abnormality in the collection path 7, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 8 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and the first antenna 11 moves to the next non-contact recording medium. Wait for communication.
[0055]
According to the above procedure, a contactless token that is recorded with the same identification information as the identification information of the contactless token 30 that has been determined to be collected before being entered into the collection path 7 and that can be entered, that is, Only when the same non-contact token 30 as the previous non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3, the second shutter 32 can be opened and the non-contact token 30 can be collected in the collection box 6. At the same time, the user can be allowed to pass and the user can pass. For this reason, an invalid non-contact token such as another non-contact token other than the non-contact token 30 determined to be collected and determined to be able to participate or a fake non-contact token is thrown into the collection path 7. However, since this is not collected and the user is not allowed to pass through, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal fraud that passes through the ticket gate by inserting an invalid contactless token.
[0056]
In addition, the second antenna control unit 22 reads only the identification information and determines whether or not they match based on the identification information, thereby reading all the information of the non-contact token 30 and matching all the information. Compared with the case where it is determined whether or not, the time required for reading and the time required for the determination after the contactless token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 can be shortened, and the entire time until the passage is permitted or prohibited. The processing time can be shortened.
[0057]
If it is determined that the identification information read by the second antenna control unit 22 does not match the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21, the third shutter 33 is opened without opening the second shutter 32. When an invalid non-contact token whose identification information does not match is inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3, the invalid non-contact token can be returned and the next non-contact recording medium can be received immediately.
[0058]
Further, after confirming that the shutters 31 and 32 are closed by the shutter detection sensors 41 and 42, the identification information read by the second antenna control unit 22 is obtained by opening the other shutters 31 and 32. It is possible to prevent the non-contact token 30 from entering the collection box 6 without determining whether or not it matches the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21. Further, by confirming that the non-contact token 30 has passed through the shutters 31 and 32 by the passage detection sensors 51 and 52 and immediately closing the shutters 31 and 32, whether the identification information matches or not. During the determination, it can be prevented that the next non-contact token 30 enters the collection path 7 and the determination is not normally performed.
[0059]
In addition, after the first shutter 31 is opened, if the first passage detection sensor 51 does not detect that the non-contact token 30 has passed through the first shutter 31 within a predetermined time, the first shutter 31 is closed. Then, after the information of the non-contact token 30 is read by the first antenna control unit 21, when the non-contact token 30 is not inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3, the next non-contact recording medium is immediately accepted. be able to.
[0060]
Further, after the second shutter 32 is opened, if the second passage detection sensor 52 does not detect that the non-contact token 30 has passed the second shutter 32 within a predetermined time, the second shutter 32 is closed. Thus, when an abnormality occurs such that the non-contact token 30 is clogged in the collection path 7, the collection path 7 is blocked by the second shutter 32, so that the abnormality in the collection path 7 can be dealt with accurately. Further, by opening the third shutter 33, the abnormal non-contact token 30 can be returned to the return port 8, and the next non-contact recording medium can be received immediately.
[0061]
Furthermore, since the detection range 11a in which the first antenna 11 detects the non-contact recording medium is set so as to include the insertion slot 3, it is not necessary to hold the non-contact token 30 over the first antenna 11, and the direct insertion slot 1, the first antenna 11 communicates with the non-contact token 30 and the first antenna control unit 21 reads the information of the non-contact token 30, so that the handling of the non-contact token 30 is simplified and used. The convenience of the user.
[0062]
In the embodiment described above, a case where it is determined whether or not participation is possible before the contactless token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 is taken as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. After the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7, it may be determined whether or not it is possible to participate. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing the operation of the automatic ticket gate 100 in this case. In the figure, the same steps as those in FIGS. 8 and 9 are denoted by the same reference numerals. In FIG. 10, when the first antenna 11 communicates with the antenna of the non-contact recording medium, the CPU 10 determines that there is first antenna communication (step S1: YES), and the first antenna control unit 21 performs the non-contact recording. The identification information of the medium is read (step S2a).
[0063]
Then, the determination unit 10a determines whether or not to collect the non-contact recording medium based on the identification information read by the first antenna control unit 21 (step S3a). Here, if the non-contact recording medium communicated with the first antenna 11 is the non-contact card 20, it is recognized from the identification information that the non-contact recording medium is a non-contact card, and it is determined that this is not collected (step) S3a: NO). If it determines in this way, the 1st antenna control part 21 will read the ticket information of the non-contact card 20 (step S3b), and it will be determined whether it can participate based on the read ticket information (step S3c). If it is determined that the ticket information of the contactless card 20 is not normal and cannot be entered (step S3c: NO), the door 4a of the automatic ticket checker 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket checker 101 are closed (step S3d). Prohibit user traffic. Then, the process returns to step S1 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3c that the ticket gate information of the contactless card 20 is normal and can be entered (step S3c: YES), all the doors 4a to 4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 are left open, and the user's Allow traffic. Then, the process returns to step S1 to accept the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium.
[0064]
In step S3a, if the non-contact recording medium communicated with the first antenna 11 is the non-contact token 30, it is determined from the identification information that the non-contact recording medium is a non-contact token and is collected (step S3a). S3a: YES). If it judges in this way, it will be checked whether the 2nd shutter detection sensor 42 is an OFF state (Step S6), and if it checks that it is an OFF state (Step S6: YES), the 1st shutter 31 will be opened (Step S6: YES). Step S7). As a result, the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7 from the insertion port 3. Thereafter, similarly to the procedure described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the processes of Steps S8 to S13 are executed.
[0065]
When the second antenna 12 communicates with the antenna 30d of the non-contact token 30 in step S13 of FIG. 11, it is determined that there is second antenna communication (step S13: YES), and the second antenna control unit 22 performs the non-contact token. 30 ticket gate information and identification information are read (step S14a). Then, it is determined whether or not participation is possible based on the ticket gate information read by the second antenna control unit 22 (step S14b). Here, when it is determined that the ticket information of the non-contact token 30 is not normal and entry is impossible (step S14b: NO), the third shutter 33 is opened (step S16), and the non-contact token 30 is returned to the return port 9 through the return path 9. 8, the door 4a of the automatic ticket checker 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket checker 101 are closed (step S17), and the passage of the user is prohibited. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1 in FIG. 10 to receive the next non-contact recording medium, and waits for the first antenna 11 to communicate with the next non-contact recording medium. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14b that the ticket gate information of the non-contact token 30 is normal and participation is possible (step S14b: YES), the identification information read by the second antenna control unit 22 is read by the first antenna control unit 21. It is determined whether or not it matches the identified identification information (step S15). Note that the identification information match determination (step S15) may be performed before the participation permission determination (step S14b). If it is determined that the identification information does not match (step S15: NO), the third shutter 33 is opened (step S16), the inserted non-contact token or the like is returned to the return port 8, and the automatic ticket gate The door 4a of 100 and the door 4c of the automatic ticket gate 101 are closed (step S17), and the passage of the user is prohibited.
[0066]
If it is determined in step S15 that the identification information matches (step S15: YES), it is confirmed whether or not the first shutter detection sensor 41 is in an OFF state (step S18). If it is confirmed that it is in the OFF state (step S18: YES), the second shutter 32 is opened (step S19). Thereby, the non-contact token 30 passes through the second shutter 32 and is collected in the collection box 6. Thereafter, similarly to the procedure described with reference to FIG. 9, the processes of steps S20 to S21 are executed. And after performing step S21, all the doors 4a-4d of the automatic ticket gates 100 and 101 are left open, and a user's passage is permitted. In addition, the process of step S22-step S25 is performed similarly to the procedure demonstrated in FIG.
[0067]
According to such a procedure, the non-contact token 30 is opened by opening the second shutter 32 only when it is determined that the non-contact token 30 determined to be recovered is inserted into the recovery path 7 from the insertion port 3 and can be entered. 30 can be collected in the collection box 6, and the user can be allowed to pass therethrough. For this reason, even if an invalid contactless token is thrown into the collection path 7, it will not be collected and the user will not be allowed to pass. It becomes possible to prevent. In addition, since the first antenna control unit 21 reads only the identification information, it is possible to reduce the time required for reading before the contactless token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7. Further, by determining whether or not the information is consistent based on only the identification information, the passage is permitted or compared with the case of determining whether or not all the information of the contactless token 30 is consistent. It is possible to shorten the entire processing time until the prohibition. Further, after the non-contact token 30 is inserted into the collection path 7, the second antenna control unit 22 reads the ticket gate information, so that the ticket gate information can be stably read in the collection path 7.
[0068]
In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the information of the non-contact token 30 read by the second antenna control unit 22 matches the information of the non-contact token 30 read by the first antenna control unit 21 ( Step S15) is performed based on the identification information, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to this, the ticket gate information of the contactless token 30 or all the information recorded in the contactless token 30 is read by the first antenna control unit 21 and the second antenna control unit 22 is read. You may determine by the presence or absence of the coincidence of the information which both read. In other words, whether or not the contactless token information that has been read before and after the information is read is the same as the contactless token that has been read before and after the entry into the collection path 7. Can be determined.
[0069]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the case where the non-contact token 30 is used as a boarding medium only for one time use like a normal ticket is mentioned as an example, this invention is not limited only to this. The non-contact token 30 may be used as a boarding medium that is used repeatedly such as a coupon ticket. In this case, the determination as to whether or not to collect the non-contact token 30 (step S3 in FIG. 8 or step S3a in FIG. 10) is performed based on the identification information and the ticket gate information. For example, when the contactless token 30 is used as a coupon ticket, it is determined that the contactless token 30 is not collected when the valid count included in the ticket gate information is other than 0, and the valid count becomes 0. In addition, it may be determined that the non-contact token 30 is collected.
[0070]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the example which comprised the 1st reading part and the 2nd reading part in this invention from the antennas 11 and 12 and the antenna control parts 21 and 22 which have a reader-writer function is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The configuration of the first reading unit and the second reading unit includes a non-contact recording medium that performs non-contact communication with a non-contact recording medium by a communication method such as radio communication using radio waves, optical communication, electromagnetic coupling, and electromagnetic induction. Any configuration can be used as long as the information can be read.
[0071]
Moreover, in the said embodiment, the doors 4a and 4b of the automatic ticket gate 100 and the doors 4c and 4d of the automatic ticket gate 101 are always opened, and the example which permits the passage of a user is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and these doors 4a to 4d may be closed at all times and prohibit the passage of the user. In this case, the doors 4b and 4d on the rear side with respect to the participation direction X are provided with a sensor for detecting the approach of the user, for example, before the user brings the non-contact recording medium closer to the first antenna 11. You may make it open. Further, the doors 4a and 4c in front of the participation direction X are determined to be allowed to participate in step S4a of FIG. 8 (step S4a: YES) in the procedure shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. The second shutter 32 may be opened after the second shutter 32 is closed in step S21. In the procedure shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, it is determined that participation is possible in step S3c of FIG. 10 (step S3c: YES), and FIG. What is necessary is just to open after closing the 2nd shutter 32 by step S21.
[0072]
In the above embodiment, the automatic ticket gate according to the present invention is applied to a door-type automatic ticket gate having a door that opens and closes in order to allow or prohibit the passage of the user. The present invention is not limited to this. Besides this, for example, it can be applied to turn-style automatic ticket gates with a turn style that allows rotation when allowing traffic and prohibits rotation when locking is prohibited. .
[0073]
Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the case where the non-contact token 30 is collect | recovered at the time of appearance at a disembarking station is mentioned as an example, this invention is not limited only to such operation. For example, if the entire section is a single fee, it is possible to use the non-contact token 30 at the time of entry at the boarding station and allow entry. It is possible. In this case, whether or not to enter is determined based on the ticket gate information of the contactless token 30 instead of whether or not to enter.
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【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, even if an invalid non-contact recording medium other than the non-contact recording medium that has been determined to be collected before being input to the recovery path and that can be entered / exited is input to the recovery path. Since the user is not allowed to pass and the user is not allowed to pass through, it is possible to prevent an illegal act of inserting an invalid non-contact recording medium and passing through the ticket gate.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a plan view showing an example of an automatic ticket gate according to the present invention.
2 is a side view of the automatic ticket gate as viewed from the Z direction in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a collection path near the inlet of the automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the automatic ticket gate and a non-contact recording medium.
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an operating state of the automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an operating state of the automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the operation timing of the automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the operation of the automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing another embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
3 Input port
4a-4d door
6 Collection box
7 Collection route
8 Return port
9 Return route
10 CPU
10a determination unit
10b timer
11 First antenna
11a Detection range
12 Second antenna
20 Contactless card
21 First antenna controller
22 Second antenna control unit
30 Contactless token
31 First shutter
32 Second shutter
33 Third shutter
41 First shutter detection sensor
42 Second shutter detection sensor
51 First passage detection sensor
52 Second passage detection sensor
100 automatic ticket gate

Claims (8)

In a non-contact type automatic ticket checker that reads information recorded on a non-contact recording medium in a non-contact manner to permit or prohibit passage, and collects the non-contact recording medium.
A slot into which a non-contact recording medium is loaded;
A recovery box for recovering the non-contact recording medium input from the input port;
A collection path leading from the input port to the collection box;
A first shutter that restricts a non-contact recording medium from being introduced into the recovery path from the insertion port;
A second shutter that regulates that the non-contact recording medium put into the collection path is collected in the collection box;
A first reading unit that reads the information of the non-contact recording medium before being put into the collection path in a non-contact manner;
A second reading unit that reads the information of the non-contact recording medium put into the collection path in a non-contact manner;
When it is determined that the non-contact recording medium is to be collected based on the reading result of the first reading unit and it is determined that entry / exit is possible, the first shutter is opened, and the information read by the second reading unit Is the same as the information read by the first reading unit, and if it is determined to match, the control unit opens the second shutter and permits passage,
An automatic ticket gate characterized by comprising In the automatic ticket gate according to claim 1,
The information recorded on the non-contact recording medium includes ticket gate information for determining entrance / exit permission and identification information for individually identifying the non-contact recording medium,
The first reading unit reads the ticket gate information and the identification information of a non-contact recording medium,
The second reading unit reads the identification information of the non-contact recording medium,
The control unit determines whether or not to collect the non-contact recording medium based on the identification information read by the first reading unit, and determines whether entry or exit is possible. And determining whether or not the information read by the second reading unit matches the information read by the first reading unit, based on the ticket gate information read by the second reading unit. An automatic ticket gate, which is performed based on the identification information read by the reading unit and the identification information read by the first reading unit. In a non-contact type automatic ticket checker that reads information recorded on a non-contact recording medium in a non-contact manner to permit or prohibit passage, and collects the non-contact recording medium.
A slot into which a non-contact recording medium is loaded;
A recovery box for recovering the non-contact recording medium input from the input port;
A collection path leading from the input port to the collection box;
A first shutter that restricts a non-contact recording medium from being introduced into the recovery path from the insertion port;
A second shutter that regulates that the non-contact recording medium put into the collection path is collected in the collection box;
A first reading unit that reads the information of the non-contact recording medium before being put into the collection path in a non-contact manner;
A second reading unit that reads the information of the non-contact recording medium put into the collection path in a non-contact manner;
If it is determined that the non-contact recording medium is to be collected based on the reading result of the first reading unit, the first shutter is opened, it is determined that entry / exit is possible based on the reading result of the second reading unit, and A controller that opens the second shutter and permits passage when it is determined that the information read by the second reader matches the information read by the first reader;
An automatic ticket gate characterized by comprising In the automatic ticket gate according to claim 3,
The information recorded on the non-contact recording medium includes ticket gate information for determining entrance / exit permission and identification information for individually identifying the non-contact recording medium,
The first reading unit reads the identification information of the non-contact recording medium,
The second reading unit reads the ticket gate information and the identification information of a non-contact recording medium,
The control unit determines whether to collect the non-contact recording medium based on the identification information read by the first reading unit, and determines whether entry or exit is possible by the second reading unit. Based on the read ticket information, the second reading unit determines whether the information read by the second reading unit matches the information read by the first reading unit. An automatic ticket gate, which is performed based on the identification information read by the first reading unit and the identification information read by the first reading unit. In the automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
A return port for returning non-contact recording media;
A return path that branches from the recovery path between the first shutter and the second shutter and leads to the return port;
A non-contact recording medium that is restricted from being collected in the collection box by the second shutter, and a third shutter that restricts entry into the return path;
When the control unit determines that the information read by the second reading unit does not coincide with the information read by the first reading unit, the control unit does not open the second shutter, An automatic ticket gate characterized by opening a shutter and prohibiting passage. In the automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The first reading unit includes a first antenna that communicates in a non-contact manner with a non-contact recording medium that is not put in the collection path, and the first antenna detects the non-contact recording medium. An automatic ticket gate characterized in that the range is set to include the slot. The automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A first shutter detection sensor for detecting opening and closing of the first shutter;
A second shutter detection sensor for detecting opening and closing of the second shutter;
A first passage detection sensor for detecting that the non-contact recording medium has passed through the first shutter;
A second passage detection sensor for detecting that the non-contact recording medium has passed through the second shutter;
The controller confirms whether the second shutter is closed by the second shutter detection sensor before opening the first shutter, and detects that the second shutter is closed. Confirming that the first shutter is opened, and when the first passage detection sensor detects that the non-contact recording medium has passed through the first shutter, the first shutter is closed, and the first shutter is closed. Before opening the second shutter, it is confirmed whether or not the first shutter detection sensor detects that the first shutter is closed. When it is confirmed that the first shutter is closed, the second shutter is detected. And the second shutter is closed when the second passage detection sensor detects that the non-contact recording medium has passed through the second shutter. Tags machine. In the automatic ticket gate according to claim 7,
If the controller does not detect that the non-contact recording medium has passed through the first shutter while the predetermined time has elapsed after opening the first shutter, An automatic ticket gate characterized by closing a first shutter.

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