JP3783768B2 - Automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate using a non-contact recording medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
  A conventional automatic ticket gate uses a magnetic card as a recording medium, and reads information on the card by a magnetic head or writes information on the card. Therefore, it is necessary to transport the card. For this reason, an integrated structure having a built-in series of transport mechanisms connecting the card slot to the card outlet is used.
[0003]
  FIG. 13 is a top view of a ticket gate passage of a station where a conventional automatic ticket gate is installed. In the figure, reference numerals 100 and 400 denote automatic ticket gate devices installed at both ends of the ticket gate passage, and automatic ticket gate devices 200 and 300 are installed between them. The passage between the automatic ticket gates 100 and 200 can only enter from the left in the figure, and forms a ticket gate. The passage between the automatic ticket gates 200 and 300 can be entered from the left and right directions in the figure, and constitutes a ticket gate. The passage between the automatic ticket gates 300 and 400 can only enter from the right in the figure, and forms a bill collection passage.
[0004]
  The automatic ticket gate apparatus 100 includes doors 101 and 102 that can be opened and closed. The automatic ticket gate apparatus 400 also includes doors 401 and 402 that can be opened and closed.
[0005]
  The automatic ticket gate device 200 is a dual-use automatic ticket gate device capable of entering the passages on both sides from different directions, and includes automatic ticket gate devices 200A and 200B provided back to back. The automatic ticket gate device 200A is paired with the automatic ticket gate device 100, and includes doors 201a and 202a that can be opened and closed, a medium insertion port 203a located on the ticket gate side, and a medium discharge port 204a located on the ticket collection side. ing. The automatic ticket gate device 200B is paired with the automatic ticket gate device 300A, and is openable and closable doors 201b and 202b, a medium input port 203b located on the ticket collection side, and a medium discharge port 204b located on the ticket gate side. It has.
[0006]
  The automatic ticket gate 300 is also a dual-use automatic ticket gate device capable of entering the passages on both sides from different directions, and includes automatic ticket gate devices 300A and 300B provided back to back. The automatic ticket gate device 300A is paired with the automatic ticket gate device 200B as described above. The doors 301a and 302a that can be opened and closed, the medium insertion port 303a located on the ticket gate side, and the medium discharge port located on the ticket collection side. 304a. The automatic ticket gate device 300B is paired with the automatic ticket gate device 400, and can be freely opened and closed doors 301b and 302b, a medium insertion port 303b located on the ticket collection side, and a medium discharge port 304b located on the ticket gate side. It has.
[0007]
  When a magnetic ticket (ticket or card) is inserted into the medium insertion slot 203a of the automatic ticket gate 200A from the ticket gate side, the magnetic ticket is transported by a transport mechanism (not shown), and information recorded on the ticket is read during that time. Validity / invalidity of ticket is determined. If the ticket is valid, the doors 102 and 202a are opened as indicated by the solid lines in the figure, and passage is permitted. Further, the ticket is discharged from the medium discharge port 204a. On the other hand, if the ticket is invalid, the doors 102 and 202a are closed as indicated by broken lines in the figure, and passage is prohibited. Further, the ticket is discharged from the medium discharge port 204a.
[0008]
  When a magnetic ticket is inserted into the medium insertion slot 203b of the automatic ticket gate 200B from the bill collection side, the magnetic ticket is transported by a transport mechanism (not shown), and information recorded on the ticket is read during that time, and the valid / invalid of the ticket is read. Invalid is determined. If the ticket is valid, the doors 201b and 301a are opened as indicated by the solid lines in the figure, and passage is permitted. Depending on the type of the ticket, the ticket is discharged from the medium outlet 204b (in the case of a commuter pass or the like) or collected inside the automatic ticket gate device 200B (in the case of a ticket or the like). On the other hand, if the ticket is invalid, the doors 201b and 301a are closed as shown by broken lines in the figure, and passage is prohibited. Further, the ticket is discharged from the medium discharge port 204b.
[0009]
  When a magnetic ticket is inserted from the ticket gate side into the media slot 303a of the automatic ticket gate 300A, the magnetic ticket is transported by a transport mechanism (not shown), and information recorded on the ticket is read during that time, and the validity / invalidity of the ticket is read. Is determined. If the ticket is valid, the doors 202b and 302a are opened as indicated by the solid lines in the figure, and passage is permitted. Further, the ticket is discharged from the medium discharge port 304a. On the other hand, if the ticket is invalid, the doors 202b and 302a are closed as shown by broken lines in the figure, and passage is prohibited. Further, the ticket is discharged from the medium discharge port 304a.
[0010]
  When a magnetic ticket is inserted into the medium insertion slot 303b of the automatic ticket gate 300B from the bill collection side, the magnetic ticket is transported by a transport mechanism (not shown), and information recorded on the ticket is read during that time, and the valid / invalid of the ticket is read. Invalid is determined. If the ticket is valid, the doors 301b and 401 are opened as indicated by the solid lines in the figure, and passage is permitted. Depending on the type of the ticket, the ticket is discharged from the medium outlet 304b (in the case of a commuter pass or the like), or is collected inside the automatic ticket gate 300B (in the case of a ticket or the like). On the other hand, if the ticket is invalid, the doors 301b and 401 are closed as indicated by broken lines in the figure, and passage is prohibited. Further, the ticket is discharged from the medium discharge port 304b.
[0011]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
  By the way, the passage length X of the automatic ticket gates 100 to 400 varies depending on the user's request, and a long dimension may be required or a short dimension may be required. Therefore, it is necessary for the manufacturer to design the casing and transport mechanism of the automatic ticket gate device each time according to the customer's request, and the user can freely set the passage length of the automatic ticket gate device once introduced. It could not be changed.
[0012]
  In addition, when dual-use automatic ticket gate devices 200 and 300 that can enter from both sides in different directions as shown in FIG. 13 are installed, these ticket gate devices are a pair of automatic ticket gate devices 200A arranged back to back. And 200B, 300A, and 300B, the width Y of the automatic ticket gates 200 and 300 is increased, requiring a large installation space. For this reason, the degree of freedom of installation of the automatic ticket gate device has been limited.
[0013]
  Furthermore, since the conventional automatic ticket gates 100 to 400 have a straight integrated structure from the entrance side to the exit side, they can only be installed in straight passages and can be installed in curved passages. There wasn't. Therefore, the degree of freedom of installation is also limited from this point. In addition, transportation and carry-in at the time of installation work and the installation work itself are large in size because of the integral structure, which is disadvantageous in terms of work efficiency.
[0014]
  The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems, and the problem is that the length of the passage can be freely set, the degree of freedom in installation is improved, and the installation work is facilitated. It is to provide an automatic ticket gate.
[0015]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above problems, the automatic ticket gate of the present invention includes a reading unit for reading information on a non-contact recording medium possessed by a user, and the reading unit is based on data read from the non-contact recording medium. It is configured as a so-called non-contact type automatic ticket gate that controls the opening and closing of the door. Although the automatic ticket gate device itself using such a non-contact recording medium is known, the present invention further separates the ticket gate device into two automatic ticket gate units, a first unit provided with a reading unit, and a door. And a second unit provided with.
[0016]
  In this way, it is possible to freely set the passage length of the automatic ticket gate by simply adjusting the installation interval between the two units, so the manufacturer only has to manufacture a unit with the same dimensions. There is no need to design and manufacture differently.
[0017]
  If a reading unit and a door are provided in each of the two units, a dual-use automatic ticket gate can be configured. In this case, since each unit does not have a recording medium transport mechanism, the conventional back-to-back arrangement is unnecessary, and the two units can be installed in a straight line. As a result, the width of the ticket gate apparatus is reduced compared to the conventional one, and the installation space can be saved. In a unit having a door, the door may be provided on both side surfaces of the unit on the passage side.
[0018]
  Furthermore, since the two units are separated,By arranging the second unit at a fixed angle with respect to the first unit,It is possible to install in a curved passage, and the degree of freedom of installation can be increased, and transportation, loading and installation work are facilitated compared to the integrated structure, and work efficiency can be improved.
[0019]
  In the present invention, between the first unit and the second unit.In addition,Providing connecting means to connect these, so as not to enter the next passageis doing.As the connecting means, various means such as a chain, a rod, a fence, a partition wall, and a tape can be adopted. Further, the connecting means is constituted by a plate-like cover similar to the casing of the first unit or the second unit, and by connecting both units with this cover, the appearance is similar to a conventional automatic ticket gate device. It can also be shown in the shape of a unitary structure.
[0020]
  Further, as the non-contact recording medium of the present invention, typically, an IC card having a built-in transmission / reception circuit and wirelessly communicating with an antenna unit provided in the unit can be used. In this case, the reading unit of the present invention is configured by the transmitting / receiving unit including the antenna unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a card that performs optical communication with the unit may be used. In this case, the reading unit is configured by an optical reading device provided on the unit side. Further, the shape of the non-contact recording medium is not limited to a card, and may be a shape such as a bracelet or a badge. Furthermore, a portable device can be used as the non-contact recording medium.
[0021]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  FIG. 1 is a side view of an automatic ticket gate according to an embodiment of the present invention. The automatic ticket gate PG1 includes two units, a unit 50 (first unit) and a unit 60 (second unit). The units 50 and 60 are mechanically connected by a chain 30 which is a connecting means, and are electrically connected by a transmission path 40 including a cable embedded under the floor.
[0022]
  In the unit 50, 51 is an antenna unit that communicates with the non-contact recording medium K possessed by the customer, 52 is a display that provides predetermined guidance to the user, and 57 detects the passage of the user. The human detector 58 includes a reflection type optical sensor, and the human detector 58 includes a transmission type optical sensor for detecting the passage of the user.
[0023]
  In the unit 60, 61 is an openable / closable door for prohibiting or permitting the passage of the user, 62 is a display for giving a predetermined guidance to the user, and 66 is a reflection type light for detecting the passage of the user. A human detector 67 is a sensor, and a human detector 67 is a transmissive optical sensor for detecting the passage of the user.
[0024]
  As described above, in the automatic ticket gate device PG1 of FIG. 1, the unit 50 having the antenna unit 51 and the unit 60 having the door 61 are provided separately in the passing direction. Based on the data received by the antenna unit 51 from the non-contact recording medium K, the door 61 is controlled to open and close.
[0025]
  FIG. 2 is a top view of the ticket gate passage of the station where the automatic ticket gate as described above is installed. Reference numerals 50A to 50C denote the unit 50 shown in FIG. Reference numerals 51a to 51c denote the antenna unit 51 shown in FIG. 1, and 52a to 52c denote the display 52 shown in FIG. Reference numeral 60 also denotes the same unit as the unit 60 shown in FIG. 70 is basically the same unit as the unit 60, except that doors 71a and 71b are provided on both sides. Reference numeral 72 denotes the same display as the display 62. Also, 80 is basically the same unit as the unit 60, except that the door 81 is provided in the opposite direction to the unit 60. 82 is the same display as the display 62. The units 70 and 80 are connected to the unit 50 by the chain 30 as shown in FIG.
[0026]
  In FIG. 2, when a customer entering from the P1 direction (ticket gate side or bill collection side) holds the non-contact recording medium K (FIG. 1) over the antenna unit 51a of the right unit 50A, the antenna unit 51a. Receives data transmitted from the non-contact recording medium K, and the validity / invalidity of the recording medium K is determined based on this data.
[0027]
  When the non-contact recording medium K is effective, a door opening signal for opening the door 61 is sent from the unit 50A to the unit 60 via the transmission path 40 (FIG. 1), and at the same time to the unit 70 A door opening signal for opening the door 71a is sent through a transmission path (not shown). As a result, the doors 61 and 71a are opened as indicated by solid lines, and the passage of the user is permitted.
[0028]
  On the other hand, when the recording medium K is invalid like an out-of-section ride, a door closing signal for closing the door 61 is sent from the unit 50A to the unit 60 via the transmission path 40, and at the same time to the unit 70. However, a door closing signal for closing the door 71a is sent via a transmission path (not shown). As a result, the doors 61 and 71a are closed as indicated by broken lines, and the passage of the passenger is blocked.
[0029]
  In addition, in FIG. 2, when a customer entering from the P2 direction (ticket gate side or bill collection side) holds the non-contact recording medium K over the antenna unit 51b of the right unit 50B, The validity / invalidity of the recording medium K is determined based on the data received by the antenna unit 51b. When the recording medium K is valid, the door opening signal for opening the door 71b from the unit 50B to the unit 70 via the transmission path 40. At the same time, a door opening signal for opening the door 81 is also sent to the unit 80 via a transmission path (not shown). As a result, the doors 71b and 81 are opened as shown by solid lines, and the passage of the user is permitted. On the other hand, when the recording medium K is invalid, a door closing signal for closing the door 71b is sent from the unit 50B to the unit 70 via the transmission path 40, and at the same time, a transmission (not shown) is also sent to the unit 80. A door closing signal for closing the door 81 is sent through the road. As a result, the doors 71b and 81 are closed as indicated by broken lines, and the passage of the passenger is blocked.
[0030]
  In the unit 50C of FIG. 2, since there is no communication between the antenna unit 51c and the non-contact recording medium K, and no display on the display 52c is necessary, only the human detectors 57 and 58 are used as the unit 50C. The provided unit can be used.
[0031]
  Thus, in FIG. 2, a one-way passage (one-way passage) is formed by an automatic ticket gate comprising a combination of two units. Here, since the units 50A to 50C and the units 60, 70, 80 are separated from each other and are merely connected by the chain 30, the distance Z between the units can be freely adjusted, and therefore The passage length X of the automatic ticket gate can be arbitrarily set according to the situation of the installation location and the user's request. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the units 60, 70, and 80 are arranged at a certain angle with respect to the units 50 </ b> A to 50 </ b> C, so that they can be installed in a curved path.Further, by connecting the two units with a chain 30, entry into the adjacent passage can be prevented.
[0032]
  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the automatic ticket gate as described above. Here, the block diagrams of the units 50 (50A, 50B), 60, and 70 are shown, but the block diagram of the unit 80 is also the same as the units 60 and 70.
[0033]
  In the unit 50, reference numeral 53 denotes a transmission / reception unit including an antenna unit 51 and a transmission / reception circuit (not shown), and forms one form of the reading unit of the present invention. 54 is a display unit including a display 52 and a display circuit (not shown), and 55 is a human detection unit including human detectors 57 and 58 and a detection circuit (not shown). A control unit 56 outputs door opening / closing signals 91 to 94 based on the data of the non-contact recording medium K received by the transmission / reception unit 53, and includes a CPU, a memory, and the like. The door opening / closing signal 91 is transmitted to the unit 60 via the transmission path 40 (FIG. 1), and the door opening / closing signal 92 is transmitted to the unit 70 via the transmission path (not shown). Similarly, the door opening / closing signal 93 is transmitted to the unit 70, and the door opening / closing signal 94 is transmitted to the unit 80 not shown in FIG.
[0034]
  In the unit 60, 63 is a door opening / closing part for opening and closing the door 61 of FIG. 1, and a door opening / closing signal 91 is input from the control part 56 of the unit 50A. The door opening / closing part 63 is composed of a motor (not shown) and its control circuit, and drives the door 61 to an open state or a closed state by a motor based on a door opening / closing signal 91. Reference numeral 64 denotes a display unit including a display 62 and a display circuit (not shown), and 65 denotes a human detection unit including human detectors 66 and 67 and a detection circuit (not shown).
[0035]
  In the unit 70, reference numeral 73 denotes a door opening / closing unit that opens and closes the doors 71a and 71b in FIG. 2, and door opening / closing signals 92 and 93 are input from the control unit 56 of the units 50A and 50B. The door opening / closing part 73 is also composed of a motor (not shown) and its control circuit, and drives the door 71a to open or close based on the door opening / closing signal 92 and opens the door 71b based on the door opening / closing signal 93. Drive to state or closed state. 74 is a display unit including a display and a display circuit (not shown), and 75 is a human detection unit including a human detector and a detection circuit (not shown).
[0036]
  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a message format of door opening / closing signals 91 to 94 transmitted from the control unit 56. The electronic message 20 includes common information 21, opening / closing information 22, and display message information 23. The common information 21 is information including a transmission destination, a transmission source, a message length, a message type (for example, distinction between a door open / close signal and a human detection result request signal described later), and the like. The opening / closing information 22 is information for instructing whether to open or close the door. For example, when the bit is “1”, “open” is indicated, and when the bit is “0”, “closed” is indicated. Is done. The display word information 23 is information including word data displayed on the displays 62, 72, and 82.
[0037]
  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a communication procedure between the control unit 56 and the door opening / closing unit 63 (the same applies to 73). As shown in FIG. 6A, a door opening / closing signal is transmitted from the control unit side to the door opening / closing unit side, and when the door opening / closing unit receives the signal, a response signal is returned to the control unit side. Further, as shown in FIG. 6B, a signal requesting the detection results of the human detectors 66 and 67 is transmitted from the control unit side to the door opening / closing unit side at regular time intervals. In response, the detection result is transmitted to the control unit side.
[0038]
  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the unit 50, and shows the procedure executed by the control unit 56. This will be described below. The control unit 56 constantly monitors whether there is communication between the antenna unit 51 and the non-contact recording medium K (step S1). If there is communication, the control unit 56 receives the recording medium K received by the transmission / reception unit 53. Based on the data, the effectiveness of the medium is determined (step S2). This determination may be performed on the higher-level device side to which the unit 50 is connected.
[0039]
  As a result of the determination, if the non-contact recording medium K is valid (step S3; YES), the recording information is updated by recording the boarding station code and the getting-off station code on the medium K (step S4). Subsequently, the outputs of the human detectors 57, 58, 66, and 67 are read (step S5), and it is determined whether or not the passage condition is appropriate (step S6). If the passage condition is appropriate (step S6; YES), a door opening signal is transmitted to the door opening / closing section of the units 60 and 70 (or 70 and 80) (step S7).
[0040]
  On the other hand, if the non-contact recording medium K is not valid (step S3; NO), a door closing signal is transmitted to the door opening / closing part of the units 60 and 70 (or 70 and 80) (step S8). Also, when the passage condition is not appropriate, such as when passage of a plurality of people is detected for one non-contact recording medium K (step S6; NO), a door closing signal is similarly transmitted (step S8). .
[0041]
  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an operation in the unit 60 (70 and 80 are the same), and shows a procedure executed by the door opening / closing part 63. This will be described below. When the door opening / closing unit 63 receives a signal from the control unit 56 (step S11), it is determined based on the opening / closing information 22 of FIG. 5 whether the signal is a door opening signal (step S12). If it is a door open signal (step S12; YES), the door 61 will be in an open state (step S13). Subsequently, a predetermined word is displayed on the display device 62 based on the display word information 23 of FIG. 5 (step S14).
[0042]
  If the signal received from the control unit 56 is not a door open signal (step S12; NO), it is next determined whether or not the signal is a door close signal (step S15). If it is a door closing signal (step S15; YES), the door 61 is closed (step S16). Subsequently, a predetermined word is displayed on the display device 62 based on the display word information 23 of FIG. 5 (step S14). If the signal received from the control unit 56 is not a door closing signal (step S15; NO), the signal from the control unit is not a door opening / closing signal, and other processing is performed. For example, the response process of the human detection result as shown in FIG.
[0043]
  In addition, when the doors 71a and 71b are provided on both side surfaces on the passage side as in the unit 70, the door opening / closing signal transmitted from the control unit of which unit, that is, the door opening / closing signals 92 and 93 in FIG. It is determined which is the case, and the corresponding door is operated. As this determination method, it may be determined by identifying the cable to which the door opening / closing signal is sent using an electrical cable connection such as the transmission line 40, or the common information of the telegram 20 It may be determined based on the information of the transmission source unit included in 21 (FIG. 5).
[0044]
  FIG. 9 is a side view of an automatic ticket gate according to another embodiment of the present invention. The automatic ticket gate PG2 includes first and second units 1 and 1 having the same configuration. The two units 1 and 1 are mechanically connected by a chain 7 which is a connecting means, and are electrically connected by a transmission line 8 made of a cable buried under the floor.
[0045]
  In units 1 and 1, 2 is an openable / closable door that prohibits or permits the passage of the user, 3 is an antenna unit that communicates with the non-contact recording medium K possessed by the user, and 4 is for the user. A display 5 for providing predetermined guidance, 5 is a human detector comprising a reflection type optical sensor for detecting the passage of the user, and 6 is a human comprising a transmission type optical sensor for detecting the passage of the user. It is a detector.
[0046]
  FIG. 10 is a view of the ticket gate passage of the station where the above-described automatic ticket gate apparatus is installed as viewed from above. 1A to 1H are the unit 1 shown in FIG. Units 1A, 1B, 1G, and 1H have doors on only one side, and units 1C, 1D, 1E, and 1F have doors on both sides. Reference numerals 3a to 3h denote the antenna unit 3 in FIG. 9, and reference numerals 4a to 4h denote the display unit 4 in FIG. The units 1A and 1B, the units 1C and 1D, the units 1E and 1F, and the units 1G and 1H are connected by a chain 7 shown in FIG.
[0047]
  In FIG. 10, when a user entering from the P1 direction holds the non-contact recording medium K (FIG. 9) over the antenna unit 3a of the unit 1A, the data transmitted from the non-contact recording medium K to the antenna unit 3a is displayed. Based on this data, the validity / invalidity of the recording medium K is determined based on this data.
[0048]
  When the non-contact recording medium K is valid, a door opening signal for opening the door 2b is sent from the unit 1A to the unit 1B via the transmission path 8 (FIG. 9), and at the same time to the unit 1D. , Door 2d through a transmission line (not shown)₁A door open signal is sent to open the door. As a result, the doors 2b and 2d₁Is opened as shown by the solid line, and passengers are allowed to pass.
[0049]
  On the other hand, when the recording medium K is invalid like an out-of-section ride, a door closing signal for closing the door 2b is sent from the unit 1A to the unit 1B via the transmission path 8, and at the same time to the unit 1D. However, the door 2d is connected via a transmission line (not shown).₁A door closing signal is sent to close the door. As a result, the doors 2b and 2d₁Is closed as indicated by the broken line, and the passage of the customer is blocked.
[0050]
  In FIG. 10, when a customer entering from the Q1 direction holds the non-contact recording medium K over the antenna unit 3d of the unit 1D, the antenna unit 3d receives data transmitted from the non-contact recording medium K. The validity / invalidity of the recording medium K is determined based on this data.
[0051]
  When the non-contact recording medium K is effective, the door 2c is connected from the unit 1D to the unit 1C via the transmission path 8.₁A door opening signal for opening the door 2a is sent, and at the same time, a door opening signal for opening the door 2a is also sent to the unit 1A via a transmission path (not shown). As a result, the doors 2a and 2c₁Is opened as shown by the solid line, and passengers are allowed to pass.
[0052]
  On the other hand, when the recording medium K is invalid, the door 2c is connected to the unit 1C from the unit 1D via the transmission path 8.₁A door close signal for closing the door 2a is sent, and at the same time, a door close signal for closing the door 2a is also sent to the unit 1A via a transmission path (not shown). As a result, the doors 2a and 2c₁Is closed as indicated by the broken line, and the passage of the customer is blocked.
[0053]
  In addition, in FIG. 10, when a customer entering from the P2 direction holds the non-contact recording medium K over the antenna unit 3c of the unit 1C, the antenna unit 3c receives data transmitted from the non-contact recording medium K. The validity / invalidity of the recording medium K is determined based on this data.
[0054]
  When the non-contact recording medium K is effective, the door 2d is connected from the unit 1C to the unit 1D via the transmission path 8.₂A door opening signal for opening the door 2f is sent to the unit 1F at the same time via a transmission path (not shown).₁A door open signal is sent to open the door. As a result, the door 2d₂And 2f₁Is opened as shown by the solid line, and passengers are allowed to pass.
[0055]
  On the other hand, when the recording medium K is invalid, the door 2d is connected from the unit 1C to the unit 1D via the transmission path 8.₂A door closing signal for closing the door 2f is sent to the unit 1F at the same time via a transmission path (not shown).₁A door closing signal is sent to close the door. As a result, the door 2d₂And 2f₁Is closed as indicated by the broken line, and the passage of the customer is blocked.
[0056]
  In FIG. 10, when a customer entering from the direction Q2 holds the non-contact recording medium K over the antenna unit 3f of the unit 1F, the antenna unit 3f receives data transmitted from the non-contact recording medium K. The validity / invalidity of the recording medium K is determined based on this data.
[0057]
  When the non-contact recording medium K is effective, the door 2e is connected to the unit 1E from the unit 1F via the transmission path 8.₁A door opening signal for opening the door 2c is sent, and at the same time, the door 2c is also sent to the unit 1C via a transmission path (not shown)₂A door open signal is sent to open the door. As a result, the door 2c₂And 2e₁Is opened as shown by the solid line, and passengers are allowed to pass.
[0058]
  On the other hand, when the recording medium K is invalid, the door 2e is connected from the unit 1F to the unit 1E via the transmission path 8.₁A door closing signal for closing the door 2c is sent, and at the same time, the door 2c is also sent to the unit 1C via a transmission path (not shown)₂A door closing signal is sent to close the door. As a result, the door 2c₂And 2e₁Is closed as indicated by the broken line, and the passage of the customer is blocked.
[0059]
  Similarly, when a user entering from the direction P3 holds the non-contact recording medium K over the antenna portion 3e of the unit 1E, if the medium is valid, the door 2f from the unit 1E to the unit 1F.₂A door open signal for opening the door 2f is sent to the unit 1H to open the door 2h, and the door 2f₂And 2h will be in an open state. On the other hand, if the medium is not valid, the door 2f from the unit 1E to the unit 1F.₂The door closing signal for closing the door 2f is sent to the unit 1H to close the door 2h, and the door 2f₂And 2h are closed.
[0060]
  In addition, when a user entering from the direction Q3 holds the non-contact recording medium K over the antenna section 3h of the unit 1H, if the medium is valid, the unit 2H opens the door 2g from the unit 1G to the unit 1G. Door open signal is door 2e for unit 1E₂Door opening signals are sent to open doors 2g and 2e, respectively.₂Becomes open. On the other hand, when the medium is not valid, the door closing signal for closing the door 2g from the unit 1H to the unit 1G is sent to the unit 2E.₂Door closing signals are sent to close the doors 2g and 2e, respectively.₂Is closed.
[0061]
  In FIG. 10, since the antenna unit 3b of the unit 1B and the antenna unit 3g of the unit 1G do not communicate with the non-contact recording medium K, the units 1B and 1G do not have an antenna unit or a control unit. The unit 60 of FIG. 1 may be used.
[0062]
  In this way, in FIG. 10, a bilateral passage (bidirectional passage) is formed by the automatic ticket gate that is formed by combining the same unit including the antenna portion and the door portion. Also in this case, the units 1A, 1C, 1E, and 1G and the units and 1B, 1D, 1F, and 1H are separated from each other in the passing direction, and are merely connected by the chain 7, so the distance Z between the units Therefore, the passage length X of the automatic ticket gate can be arbitrarily set according to the situation of the installation place and the user's request. Also, as in the case of FIG. 3, it can be installed in a curved path.At the same time, it is possible to prevent entry into the adjacent passage by connecting the two units with the chain 7.Further, even when a two-way passage is constructed, a pair of units can be arranged in a straight line, so that the width Y of the ticket gate device is smaller than the conventional width Y of FIG. Can be saved.
[0063]
  FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the automatic ticket gate shown in FIG. Here, the block diagrams of the units 1C, 1D, 1E, and 1F in FIG. 10 are shown, but the block diagrams of the other units are basically the same.
[0064]
  In the unit 1C, reference numeral 11c denotes a transmission / reception unit including an antenna unit 3c and a transmission / reception circuit (not shown), and forms one form of the reading unit of the present invention. Reference numeral 12c denotes a display unit including a display 4c and a display circuit (not shown), and 13c denotes a human detection unit including a human detector (corresponding to 5 and 6 in FIG. 9) and a detection circuit (not shown). A control unit 14c outputs door opening / closing signals 31 and 32 based on the data of the non-contact recording medium K received by the transmission / reception unit 11c, and includes a CPU, a memory, and the like. The door opening / closing signal 31 is transmitted to the unit 1D via the transmission path 8, and the door opening / closing signal 32 is transmitted to the unit 1F via a transmission path (not shown). 15c is door 2c₁, 2c₂Is a door opening / closing section that is configured by a motor (not shown) and its control circuit, etc., and is based on a door opening / closing signal 33 from the control section 14d of the unit 1D.₁On the basis of the door opening / closing signal 37 from the control unit 14f of the unit 1F.₂Is driven to an open state or a closed state.
[0065]
  In the configuration of the other units 1D to 1F, the transmission / reception units 11d to 11f, the display units 12d to 12f, the human detection units 13d to 13f, the control units 14d to 14f, and the door opening / closing units 15d to 15f are the transmission / reception units of the unit 1C described above. 11c, the display unit 12c, the human detection unit 13c, the control unit 14c, and the door opening / closing unit 15c have the same configuration, and thus the description thereof is omitted. The door opening / closing signal 33 output from the control unit 14d of the unit 1D is sent to the door opening / closing unit 15c of the unit 1C, and the door opening / closing signal 34 is sent to the door opening / closing unit of the unit 1A not shown in FIG. The door opening / closing signal 35 output from the control unit 14e of the unit 1E is sent to the door opening / closing unit 15f of the unit 1F, and the door opening / closing signal 36 is sent to the door opening / closing unit of the unit 1H not shown in FIG. The door opening / closing signal 37 output from the control unit 14f of the unit 1F is sent to the door opening / closing unit 15c of the unit 1C, and the door opening / closing signal 38 is sent to the door opening / closing unit 15e of the unit 1E. 31 ′ is a door opening / closing signal sent from the control unit of the unit 1A to the door opening / closing unit 15d of the unit 1D, and 39 is a door opening / closing signal sent from the control unit of the unit 1H to the door opening / closing unit 15e of the unit 1E.
[0066]
  The message format of the door opening / closing signal in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 is the same as that shown in FIG. The operation flowchart of each control unit in the pair of units is the same as that shown in FIG. 7, and the operation flowchart of the door opening / closing unit is the same as that shown in FIG. To do.
[0067]
  In FIG. 2, all the passages formed by the automatic ticket gate are one-way passages. In FIG. 10, all the passages are two-way passages, but the units 50, 60 (70 in FIG. 80) and the unit 1 of FIG. 9 may be combined so that a unidirectional passage and a bidirectional passage are mixed as shown in FIG. In this way, by combining the units, there is an advantage that the design and change of the passage configuration according to the usage situation of the installed station and corner can be performed easily and at a lower cost than the conventional automatic ticket gate device. .
[0068]
【The invention's effect】
  According to the present invention, since the non-contact type automatic ticket gate apparatus is separated into two units, the passage length can be freely set, the degree of freedom in installation can be improved, and the installation work can be easily performed. There is an effect that can be done. Also,By connecting the two units by the connecting means, it is possible to prevent entry into the adjacent passage.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view of an automatic ticket gate according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a top view of a ticket gate passage in which the automatic ticket gate apparatus of FIG. 1 is installed.
FIG. 3 is a top view when the automatic ticket gate is installed in a curved passage.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the automatic ticket gate device.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a message format of a door opening / closing signal.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a communication procedure between a control unit and a door opening / closing unit.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the control unit.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the door opening / closing part.
FIG. 9 is a side view of an automatic ticket gate according to another embodiment.
10 is a top view of a ticket gate passage in which the automatic ticket gate apparatus shown in FIG. 9 is installed. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 12 is a top view of a ticket gate passage according to another embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a top view of a ticket gate passage in which a conventional automatic ticket gate device is installed.
[Explanation of symbols]
      1,50,60 units
      2,61 door
      3,51 Antenna section
      4, 52, 62 Display
      7,30 chain (connecting means)
      11c to 11f, 53 Transmission / reception unit (reading unit)
      12c-12f, 54, 64, 74 Display unit
      14c-14f, 56 control unit
      15c-15f, 63, 73 Door opening / closing part
      K non-contact recording medium
      PG1, PG2 automatic ticket gate

Claims (3)

An automatic ticket gate apparatus comprising a reading unit for reading information on a non-contact recording medium possessed by a user, and the reading unit controls opening and closing of a door based on data read from the non-contact recording medium,
A first unit provided with the reading unit;
A second unit provided with the door and separated from the first unit ;
Connecting means for connecting the first unit and the second unit;
An automatic ticket gate characterized by comprising: An automatic ticket gate apparatus comprising a reading unit for reading information on a non-contact recording medium possessed by a user, and the reading unit performs door opening / closing control based on data received from the non-contact recording medium,
A first unit provided with the reading unit and the door;
A second unit provided with the reading unit and a door and separated from the first unit ;
Connecting means for connecting the first unit and the second unit;
An automatic ticket gate characterized by comprising: In the automatic ticket gate according to claim 1 or 2,
2. An automatic ticket gate device in which a second unit is disposed at a certain angle with respect to the first unit.

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