JPS62221795A - Automatic ticket checking system using ic card - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of the Invention) The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate system using an IC card suitable for transportation such as wind roads.

(Summary of the invention) The first invention of this application makes it possible to use an IC card as a regular ticket, and the second invention makes it possible to use an IC card as a regular ticket.
This allows the card to be used as a commuter pass.

(Background of the Invention) In the near future, with the spread of IC cards, it is expected that service provision systems, goods sales systems, etc. using cards as media will become widespread. Since cards have a huge storage capacity, there is a demand for the development of various uses to make effective use of this capacity.

(Object of the invention) In view of the above technical background, the object of the invention is to
This allows the card to be used as a ticket or commuter pass on transportation such as railways, helping to popularize the IC card system.

(Structure and Effect of the Invention) The first invention of this application permits passage on the condition that the validity of the inserted IC cart is confirmed, and
After writing the entrance station code on the card, there is an entrance ticket gate machine that returns the card to the person who is allowed to enter, and an entrance ticket gate machine that reads the entrance station code from the inserted IC card and locks out the 1"l fee for the boarding section. Entry is permitted on the condition that payment can be made from the remaining value on the IC card, and the remaining value on the IC card is exchanged for the new remaining amount after payment, and the card is returned to the person who has been permitted to leave. It is characterized by consisting of a ticket gate and a ticket gate.

The second invention of this application allows passage by checking the validity of the inserted IC card in Article A1, and
After writing the entry station code on the C card, the entrance ticket gate machine returns it to the person who has been permitted to enter, and the entrance station code and valid boarding section are read from the inserted IC card, and the card is read within the valid boarding section. The device is characterized by comprising: an exit ticket gate that permits passage on the condition that the passenger is confirmed to be boarding the vehicle, and then returns the ticket to the person who has been permitted to exit.

And the first. According to the second invention, this type of IC card can be used as a railway ticket or commuter pass, contributing to the popularization of the C card system.

(Description of Embodiments) FIG. 1 is an explanatory side view of an automatic ticket gate (for entry or exit) according to an embodiment of the first invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof.

As shown in the figure, the housing of the automatic ticket gate △, as is well known, has an elongated shape that extends along the entry or exit passageway, with an insertion slot 1 at the front and an insertion slot 1 at the rear. The return port 2 is formed as an opening.

Inside the housing, a belt conveyance mechanism from the insertion opening 1 to the return opening 2 is installed as shown by the two-dot chain line in the figure, and this belt conveyance mechanism can be driven in forward and reverse directions via a motor 3. ing.

On the card path along the belt conveyance mechanism, from the insertion slot 1 to the return slot 2, there are installed an insertion slot sensor 4, a shutter solenoid 5, and a shutter solenoid 5. R/W position sensor 6, R/W probe 7,
A return port sensor 10 is provided respectively.

-5~ Insertion port sensor 4J-/1. The R/W (1/) position sensor 6 and return port sensor 10 are each comprised of a transmission type photoelectric sensor.

The shutter solenoid 5 drives a shutter that opens and closes the insertion port 1.

Human sensors 11 to 14 made up of photoelectric sensors are provided on the side surface of the housing of the automatic ticket gate, and these sensors detect that a person has passed through the entrance ticket gate.

Further, as is well known, a door 15 is provided on the side surface of the housing so that it can be opened and closed, and the door 15 can allow or block the passage of a user.

A display 16 is provided on the top surface of the housing, and this display allows a warning such as an insufficient balance on the inserted card, as will be described later.

Next, FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical hardware configuration of the apparatus according to the first embodiment of the invention.

As shown in the figure, this embodiment device is mainly composed of a CPU 18 consisting of a microprocessor.
U18 can be connected to a host system via a transmission line.

On the system bus of the CPU 18, a card transport circuit 19 and a card passage detection circuit 20 are connected via an interface (not shown). Read/write control circuit 21° Solenoid control circuit 22. Door control circuit 23. Memory 24. Card detection circuit 25. An alarm circuit 261 and a clock circuit 27 are connected respectively.

The card transport circuit 19 is in the forward and reverse directions with respect to the motor 3.

By giving commands such as stopping and driving it,
This is a circuit that transports the card 17 in a required direction via a belt transport mechanism.

The passage detection circuit 20 is a circuit that detects that a person has passed through an entrance or exit ticket gate based on each output from the human sensors 11 to 14 described above.

The read/write control circuit 21 is a circuit that can read desired information from the IC memory in the inserted card 17 by contacting the R/W probe 7 with the connector pad on the IC card.

The solenoid control circuit 22 is a circuit that controls energization of the shutter solenoid 5 inserted immediately after the insertion port 1.

The door control circuit 23 is a circuit that controls the opening/closing actuator of the door 15 for the passage M area.

The memory 24 is composed of a ROM, a RAM, etc., and is used as a storage area for the control system program 1 and a portion of various data.

The card detection circuit 25 includes the aforementioned insertion slot sensors 4, R.
/W position 6. This circuit detects the presence of the card 17 at the position based on each output from the return port sensor 10.

The alarm circuit 26 is a circuit that drives a buzzer (not shown) and also displays an alarm on the display 16 such as an insufficient balance.

The clock circuit 27 G;:l: is composed of a so-called electronic clock circuit and is configured to generate date and time data corresponding to the current date and time.

Next, FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the information format in the IC memory on the IC card 17 applied to the device according to the first embodiment of the invention.

As shown in the figure, the IC memory (RA) on the IC card 17
M) has a -, balance area, entry date area, and entry station code area, respectively.The remaining amount area contains information on the remaining value of the card, and the entry date area and entry station code area each contain the entry date. , the entrance station code is memorized.

Next, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the configuration of the control system program incorporated in the CPtJ of the entrance ticket gate.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the configuration of a control system program built into the CPU of the exit ticket gate, and the operation of the system of this embodiment will be systematically explained below in accordance with these flowcharts.

First, the operation of the entrance ticket gate will be explained with reference to FIG. When the IC card 17 is inserted into the insertion slot 1 and the insertion sensor 4 detects it, the shutter solenoid 5 is immediately activated.
When the shutter is energized and the shutter is opened, the motor 3 starts to drive, and the inserted IC card 17 is sucked into the back of the device.

Next, when the R/W position sensor is shielded from light by the transported IC card 17 (Yes at step 503), the read/write control circuit 21 is driven to read the card information (step 504). When reading this card information, the contents of the balance area shown in FIG. 4 are read.

Next, the relevant I
The validity of the C card is determined (step 505).

Here, a card with a balance less than the minimum charge is determined to be invalid (No in step 505), and a warning is immediately issued by a warning etc., and the display 16 displays an insufficient balance (step 506). ).

Next, the motor 3 is reversely rotated, and the card is conveyed toward the return slot and returned to the insertion slot 1 (step 507).

In this state, when the user removes the card from the insertion slot 1 and the insertion slot sensor 4 becomes transparent (step 508 affirmative), the shutter solenoid 5 is immediately invited and the shutter closes (step 509). Thereafter, the conveyance motor stops (step 510), and thereafter the card insertion standby state is restored.

Therefore, even if a user enters the vehicle using a card with a charge less than the minimum charge and then attempts to board the vehicle, entry will not be permitted, and such behavior can be prevented.

In addition, even those who try to enter without knowing the remaining amount on their card will be prompted to purchase a new card because the buzzer or display 16 will indicate that the remaining amount is insufficient.

On the other hand, if the inserted IC card is determined to be valid (step 505), the door 15 is opened to permit passage, the shutter of the insertion slot 1 is closed (step 511), and then the human sensor An operation permission command is given to 11 to 1/I (step 512).

Next, the entry date and entry station code are given to the R/W probe 7, and the entry station code and entry 1 are given to the entry station code area and the area labeled "Admission 1" shown in FIG.
” is written respectively (step 513.5”14
).

After that, based on the outputs of the human sensors 11 to 14, it is confirmed that a person has passed (step 515, negative), and based on the output of the Gatsu return center 10, it is determined that the card has been handled (step 516, affirmative). The door 15 is closed to prevent people from passing through, and the rotation of the motor 3 is also stopped (step 517), after which the card insertion standby state is returned.

Next, the processing of the exit ticket gate will be explained with reference to FIG. In addition, in the same figure, steps 601 to 60
For the processing of /l, step 50 explained in FIG.
Since the processing is similar to the processing in steps 1 to 504, the explanation will be omitted.

When the entry station code is read by the card information reading process (step 604), the boarding section fare is calculated based on the entry station and exit station (step 605).
), then it is determined whether the calculated fare for the trip can be settled from the card balance recorded on the card, and whether or not the ride is today based on the entry date information (
Step 606).

Here, if it is determined that either the fare cannot be paid or the boarding is not done today (No in step 606), the buzzer sounds and a message indicating that the fare cannot be paid or that the boarding is illegal is displayed ( Step 615), and card return processing is performed in the same manner as in the case of the entrance ticket gate (steps 616 to 619).

On the other hand, if it is determined that it is possible to pay the fare and that the ride is today (Yes in step 606), then the fare for the ride section is immediately calculated from the remaining amount on the card (step 607).

Next, the door 15 is opened and passage is permitted, and the V ivy of the insertion slot 1 is closed (step 608), and an operation permission command is then given to the human sensors 11 to 14 (
Step 508).

Next, the new remaining amount information obtained in step 607 is given to the R/W probe 7, and the new remaining amount information after the reduction is written in the remaining amount area shown in FIG. .

The information in the entry date area is cleared (step 610.
611>.

Thereafter, when the passage of a person is confirmed based on the outputs of the human sensors 11 to 14 (step 612, negative), and the handling of the card is determined based on the output of the return sensor 10 (step 613, portrait), the door opens. 15 is closed to prevent people from passing through, and the rotation of the motor 3 is also stopped.Step 6
14), and then returns to the card insertion standby state.

In this way, if the fare can be paid and it is determined that you will be boarding today, the door 15 opens and a reduction process corresponding to the fare for the boarding section is automatically performed from the built-in IC memory of the IC card 17. This is necessary because it allows for automatic exit similar to a conventional railway ticket.

Next, FIG. 7 is a perspective view, not showing the external appearance, of the IC card ticket deposit machine for depositing money into the IC card described above.

As shown in the figure, the front panel of the deposit machine 28 has a current amount display 29. Deposit amount display 30. Total balance display 31.
Card slot 32. Cash slot 33° Bill slot 34.
An amount button 36 and a change return port 35 are provided, respectively.

Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the IC card is inserted into the card slot 32.
Card information is read from the built-in memory of the card (step 802>), and the read current amount is displayed on the current amount display 29 (step 803).

In this state, when a deposit operation is performed from the cash slot 331 and bill slot 34, a deposit reception process is performed and the corresponding amount is displayed on the deposit amount display 30 (step 804).

Furthermore, in this state, if any of the amount buttons 36 is operated (step 805 affirmative), the current balance and the desired increase amount are totaled (step 80(5)).
The calculated total amount is displayed on the total balance display 31 (step 807).

Next, a balance transfer process is performed, and the remaining amount of the mail card stored in the IC card 17 is increased to the amount specified by the amount button 36 (step 807), and then the IC card is inserted into the card slot. 3B from 32 to user
It is rejected (step 809).

In this way, one IC card can be reused many times by increasing the desired amount for a used IC card ticket.

Next, referring to the drawings from FIG.
An embodiment of the invention will be described.

Note that the basic configuration of the automatic ticket gate is the same as that of the first invention, so a description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, the TC memory built into the IC card 17 includes a balance area, a valid section area, a valid period area, and an entry station code area.

Each entry date area will be set up.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, processing at the entrance ticket gate will be explained.

When the IC card 17 is inserted into the insertion slot 1 and the insertion slot sensor 4 detects this (Yes in step 1001), the shutter solenoid 5 is immediately energized, the shutter opens, and the motor 3 starts driving. , the inserted IC card 17 is sucked into the back of the device.

Next, when the R/W position sensor 6 is shielded from light by the card 17 being transported (step 1003), the R/W
The probe 7 is driven to read the card information (step 1004).

When reading this card information, the contents of the validity period area shown in FIG. 9 are read.

Next, the validity of the card is determined based on whether or not the validity period has expired. If it is determined that the card is invalid (No in step 1005), a warning is immediately issued by a buzzer, etc., and the display 16 indicates that the card has expired. A message to that effect is displayed (step 1013).

Next, the motor 3 is reversed and the card 17 is sent 11 times toward the return slot and returned to the insertion slot 1 (step 1).
01/l).

In this state, when the user handles the IC card 17 from the insertion slot 1, the insertion slot sensor 4 becomes transparent (step 1015 affirmative), and the shutter solenoid 5 is immediately deenergized and the shutter closes ( Step 1016)
, then the transport motor stops (step 1017),
After that, it returns to the card insertion standby state.

On the other hand, if the inserted IC card is determined to be valid (Yes at step 1005), the door 15 is immediately opened to permit passage, and the shutter of the insertion slot 1 is closed (
Step 1006), then human sentry 1'1~1/
An operation permission command is given to l (step 1007
).

Next, the entry station code and entry date are given to the R/W probe 7, and the corresponding information is written in the entry station code area and entry date area shown in FIG. 9 (step 1008). .1009
>.

Thereafter, based on the outputs of the human sensors 11 to 14, it is confirmed that a person has passed (step 1010, negative), and based on the output of the return port sensor 10, it is determined that the card has been handled (step 1011, affirmative). The door 5 is closed to prevent people from passing through, and the rotation of the motor 3 is also stopped (step 1012>), after which the card insertion standby state is returned.

In this way, if the card is determined to be valid, door 1
5 is opened and passage is permitted, and the entry station code and "Entrance Roy" are respectively recorded in the corresponding area of the card.

Next, the processing of the exit ticket gate will be explained with reference to FIGS. 11A and 11B.

When the IC card 17 is inserted into the insertion slot 1 and the insertion sensor 4 detects it (step 1101), the shutter solenoid 5 is immediately energized, the shutter is activated, and the motor 3 starts to drive. , the inserted IC card 17 is sucked into the back of the device.

Next, when the R/W position sensor is shielded from light by the card 17 being conveyed (step 1103), the R/W position sensor is shielded from light.
The W probe 7 is driven to read the card information (Step 1104> In reading the card information, the balance area, valid period area, and valid period area shown in FIG. 9) are read.

Each data in the entry station code area and entry date area is read.

Next, the boarding section is determined by the entry station confirmed by the entrance station court and the exit station where the ticket gate is installed, or is within the valid boarding section read from the IC card (step 1105 affirmative). If it is determined that today is within the validity period when "1" is read from the card (Yes in step 1106), the door 15 is immediately opened and the person is allowed to pass, and the shutter of the insertion slot 1 is closed ( Step 1112>, then an operation permission command is given to the human sensors 11 to 14 (step 1113)a.Next, balance information is given to the R/W probe 7, and the balance shown in FIG. The new balance is recorded in the area, and at the same time, the data in the entry station code area and entry date area are erased (steps 1114 and 1115).

In addition, if the boarding section falls within the valid section and the boarding date falls within the valid period,
No amount is deducted from the card balance at all. Therefore, the contents of the balance area remain unchanged.

In this way, the exit ticket gate checks the entry station based on the entry station code and then opens/closes the door, so if you board a train from a distant station outside of the valid boarding section,
If the user gets on a ticket ticket such as getting off at a station within the valid section, the door will not open and the automatic ticket gate cannot be passed through, and such ticket boarding can be reliably prevented.

Next, the boarding section confirmed based on the entry station code is
It is confirmed that the vehicle passed within the valid travel zone (
If the boarding date falls within the validity period (Yes at Step 1107), the fare for the missing portion excluding the regular boarding section is calculated (Step 1109), and this is calculated from the card balance. Only if this is possible (Step 1111 Portrait), the door is opened in the same manner as described above, allowing the person to pass (Step 1
112~'+118).

In this case, in the process in step 1115A, the balance information is rewritten using the new balance obtained by subtracting the insufficient rt money from the card balance, and as a result, the contents of the balance area shown in FIG. The amount will be reduced by the amount of the shortfall fee calculated in .

In this way, if there is a shortage in the fare due to passing through the valid riding section and getting off at any station, the remaining amount on the card will be immediately deducted. This allows you to quickly pass through the ticket gate without having to go to the payment counter.

Next, if you have used an IC card whose validity period has expired (step 1106 is negative), or if you have used a boarding section that does not pass through the valid section at all, step 1105 is negative.

1107 (No), the total trip fare is determined (Step 1110), and only if this can be settled from the card balance (Step 1111B, Yes), the door is opened and the person is allowed to pass.

In addition, in this case, as a result of the processing in step 1115B, tolls equivalent to all boarding section tolls are collected, and as a result of rewriting new balance information, the 9th
The contents of the balance area shown in the figure result in the entire trip section fare being deducted by C.

In this way, in the case where the ride does not cover the valid travel section at all, this IC card functions as a mere IC card ticket, and even in this case, as long as the remaining value is equal to or greater than the fare for the travel section. , the user can immediately pass through the ticket gate without having to go to a payment counter or the like.

Next, FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a device for extending the term of the IC card commuter pass and depositing money.

As shown in the figure, on the front panel of this deposit machine 37,
CR138, cash slot 39. Change return slot 40. Numeric keypad 41. A curfew extension button 42 and a change button 43 are provided, as well as an IC card slot 4/1.

As shown in FIG. 13, when one IC card is inserted into the slot 44 (Yes at step 1301), the card information is immediately read (step 130).
2>, the valid travel section and expiration date of the card are displayed on the CRT 38 (steps 1303 and 130).
4-).

In this state, if you make a necessary deposit from the cash slot 39, the device will process the deposit and display the deposited amount on the CRT 38 (step 1305). is operated (step 1306 portrait), the manually entered validity period or expiration date is displayed on the CRT 38 (steps 1307, 1308 or step 1309).
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After that, when the change button 43 is operated (step 13
11 (Yes), the input validity period and expiration date are recorded in each area shown in Figure 9, the card information is rewritten (step 1312), and the amount equivalent to the regular fee is deducted from the deposited amount. After being collected (step 1313), the IC card commuter pass whose expiration date has been extended, etc. is returned to the user through the slot 4/1 (step 1314).

In this way, by using this deposit machine 37,
One IC card can be reused many times, and especially considering that the validity period is usually fixed information, all you need to do is rewrite the expiration date.
This allows a card to be reused many times.

As explained above, the first part of this application. According to the second invention, it becomes possible to use an IC card as a train ticket or commuter pass, and especially in the case of a 1C card, it is possible to use the IC card many times by using the deposit machine shown in the embodiment. This allows for reprinting and contributes to the spread of IC cards. .

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figure 1 is 1. An explanatory side view of the automatic ticket gate used in both of the second inventions, FIG. 2 is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical hardware configuration of the embodiment of the first invention. , FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the information format on the IC card of the first embodiment of the invention, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the configuration of the control program for the entrance ticket gate in the first embodiment of the invention, and FIG. Flowchart 1-1 showing the configuration of the control program for the exit ticket gate. Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the deposit machine according to the first embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 8 shows the control program for the doujinkin machine. Flowchart 1 showing the configuration
~, Fig. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing the information on the IC card) A--mat in the second embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 10 shows the configuration of the control program for the entrance ticket gate in iJ3 in the second embodiment of the invention. Flowchart, FIGS. 11A and 11B are flowcharts showing the configuration of the exit ticket gate control 2G-program, FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the deposit machine in the second embodiment of the invention, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the configuration of the control program for the doujinkin machine. 1...Insertion port 2...Return port 3...Motor 7...Reading head 9...Writing head 15...Door 16...Display 30 Figure 4 Figure 7 Figure 35 (-') Ritaihe Tashakuo■guchi) Figure 11B Figure 12

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) An entrance ticket gate that allows passage on the condition that the validity of the inserted IC card is confirmed, and after writing the entrance station code on the IC card, returns it to the person who has been permitted to enter. , reads the entry station code from the inserted IC card, calculates the fare for the boarding section, permits passage on the condition that payment can be made from the remaining value on the IC card, and
After rewriting the remaining value on the C card with the new remaining amount after settlement,
An automatic ticket gate system using an IC card, comprising: an exit ticket gate that returns the ticket to a person who has been permitted to exit; (2) Entrance ticket gates that permit passage on the condition that the validity of the inserted IC card is confirmed, and that after writing the entry station code on the IC card, return it to the person who has been permitted to enter. Then, the entrance station code and valid boarding zone are read from the inserted IC card, and after confirming that the boarding is within the valid boarding zone, passage is permitted, and the card is then returned to the person who has been given permission to exit. An automatic ticket gate system using an IC card, characterized by comprising: a ticket gate machine; (3) When the exit ticket gate determines that the boarding is not within the valid boarding section, the missing charge is settled from the remaining value on the IC card, and the remaining value is rewritten with the new remaining value. An automatic ticket gate system using an IC card according to claim 2.