JP3894274B2 - Traffic control device and traffic control method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention relates to a traffic control device and traffic control.On the wayIn particular, for example, a traffic control device and traffic control that allow a user to quickly pass through, for example, a theme park gate, a highway gate, and a ticket gate of a station.On the wayRelated.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, for example, at a theme park gate, a highway gate, and a ticket gate of a station, a user passes through the gate and the ticket gate by directly paying cash or presenting a purchased ticket.
[0003]
When there are many users, a queue is generated for purchasing tickets or paying cash, and it takes a long time to pass through the gate. A method for solving this problem is proposed in, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-110593.
[0004]
In this system, a user who is driving a car uses a mobile phone to communicate with a highway toll fare settlement device, and the sign received from the toll fare settlement device is flashed to the highway gate. I use it and input it. Recently, an ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system experiment has been promoted as a system for allowing automobiles to pass through a toll gate more quickly on a highway.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the system disclosed in the above publication has a problem in that it is difficult to accurately detect the sign because the sign is input with the headlight to the sensor installed at the gate. In addition, there is a problem that it is difficult for pedestrians to use. Furthermore, the ETC system is dedicated to automobiles, and there is a problem that it is difficult to apply when managing the entrance and exit of a pedestrian theme park gate.
[0006]
This invention is made | formed in view of such a condition, and enables it to implement | achieve the simple and cheap system which a pedestrian can pass through a gate rapidly.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The traffic control device of the present invention includes a receiving means for receiving traffic ID request information for requesting a traffic ID required to pass through a gate, transmitted from an information processing terminal possessed by a user, Based on the calculation means for calculating the toll of the gate based on the toll ID request information received by the means, the charging means for charging the toll calculated by the calculating means, and the charging processing result by the charging means,Traffic ID Storing means in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal;In response to the traffic ID request information received by the receiving means,Stored in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal by the storage meansA transmission means for transmitting a traffic ID, a reception means for receiving a pass ID transmitted by the transmission means displayed by the user and displayed on the information processing terminal, and a telephone number of the information processing terminal; Whether the traffic ID and telephone number are valid, Traffic ID And the phone number combination stored in the storage means ID Depending on whether it matches the phone number combinationAnd a passage control means for permitting or disallowing passage of the gate of the user of the information processing terminal based on a determination result by the determination means.
[0008]
The traffic control device is, for example, the management device 2 of FIG. 1 or the combination of the management device 2, the gate control devices 3-1 to 3-3, and the accounting server 4, and the information processing terminal is, for example, Each communication terminal 1 is configured.
[0010]
  The receiving means is, for example, by the communication unit 36 of the management device 2 in FIG. 3, and the transmitting means is, for example, by the communication unit 36 in FIG.The storage means is also provided by, for example, the storage unit 37 in FIG.Each is composed. The calculation means is, for example, the CPU 31 of FIG. 3 that executes the process of step S25 of FIG. 7, and the accounting means is, for example, the CPU 31 of FIG. 3 that executes the process of step S25 of FIG. Each of them can be configured by the CPU 71 of FIG. 5 that executes the processing of step S52. For example, the accepting unit obtains, for example, a traffic ID as the traffic permission information input from the input unit 52 in FIG. 4 via the communication unit 36 in FIG. 3, and performs, for example, the process of step S31 in FIG. For example, the determination means executes the processing of step S34 in FIG. 8 and the passage control means executes the processing of steps S35 and S36 in FIG. 8, for example. 3 or the control unit 51 of the gate control device 3 in FIG. 4 when similar processing is executed.
[0011]
  In the traffic control device of the present invention, the traffic ID request information requesting the traffic ID required to pass through the gate, transmitted from the information processing terminal possessed by the user, is received and received. Based on the traffic ID request information, the gate toll is calculated, and the calculated toll is charged. Based on the charging result,Traffic ID Is stored in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal,Depending on the received traffic ID request information,, Stored in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminalWhether the pass ID is sent and the user's pass ID that is sent and displayed on the information processing terminal and the phone number of the information processing terminal are accepted, and the accepted pass ID and phone number are valid Whether or not, Traffic ID And the phone number combination is memorized ID Depending on whether it matches the phone number combinationBased on the determination result, the gate of the user of the information processing terminal is permitted or not permitted.
[0012]
  According to the traffic control device of the present invention, the traffic ID request information which is transmitted from the information processing terminal possessed by the user and which requests the traffic ID required for passing through the gate is received and received. Calculate the toll for the gate based on the traffic ID request information, charge the calculated toll, and based on the billing result,Traffic ID Is stored in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal,Depending on the received traffic ID request information,, Stored in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminalSending the traffic ID, accepting the input of the traffic ID sent and displayed on the information processing terminal and the telephone number of the information processing terminal by the user who sent it, and whether the accepted traffic ID and telephone number are valid Whether or not, Traffic ID And the phone number combination is memorized ID Depending on whether it matches the phone number combinationSince the determination is made and the gate of the information processing terminal user is permitted or not permitted based on the determination result, for example, a pedestrian uses the mobile phone to open the theme park gate. You can pass quickly.
[0023]
  Said traffic IDContains the number of times used or amount information,Traffic ID And phone numberFurther includes subtracting means for subtracting the usage count or money amount information according to the passage of the gate when it is determined that the usage count or money amount information is subtracted by the subtraction means. When you do n’t have enough to pass,Traffic ID And phone numberCan be determined to be invalid.
[0024]
In this case, the determination unit is configured by, for example, the CPU 31 of FIG. 3 that executes the process of step S172 of FIG. The subtracting means can be configured by, for example, the CPU 31 in FIG. 3 that executes the processing in step S185 in FIG.
[0025]
  The traffic control method of the traffic control device of the present invention includes:The traffic control deviceA receiving step of receiving traffic ID request information for requesting a traffic ID required to pass through the gate, transmitted from the information processing terminal possessed by the user;The traffic control deviceA calculation step for calculating a toll for the gate based on the toll ID request information received by the processing of the receiving step;The traffic control deviceA billing step for billing the toll calculated by the calculation step;The traffic control deviceBased on the billing result of the billing step process,Traffic ID Is stored in the storage unit in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal, the traffic control device,In response to the traffic ID request information received by the processing of the reception step, to the information processing terminal, Stored in the storage unit in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal by the processing of the storage stepA transmission step of transmitting a traffic ID;The traffic control deviceA reception step for accepting an input of a pass ID transmitted by the user in the process of the transmission step and displayed on the information processing terminal, and a telephone number of the information processing terminal;The traffic control deviceWhether or not the traffic ID and phone number received by the processing of the reception step are valid, Traffic ID And a combination of phone numbers stored in the memory ID Depending on whether it matches the phone number combinationA determination step for determining;The traffic control deviceAnd a traffic control step that permits or disallows the gate of the user of the information processing terminal based on the determination result of the processing of the determination step.
[0026]
The traffic control device is, for example, the management device 2 of FIG. 1 or the combination of the management device 2, the gate control devices 3-1 to 3-3, and the accounting server 4, and the information processing terminal is, for example, Each communication terminal 1 is configured.
[0028]
  The reception step is, for example, a process serving as a determination criterion in step S22 of FIG. 7, the calculation step is, for example, step S25 of FIG. 7, and the charging step is, for example, step S25 of FIG. 10 step S52,The storing step is, for example, the step of FIG. S 29For example, the transmission step is performed according to step S30 in FIG. 8, the reception step is performed according to a process serving as a determination criterion in step S31 in FIG. 8, and the determination step is performed according to step S34 in FIG. The control step can be configured by, for example, steps S35 and S36 in FIG.
[0029]
  In the traffic control method of the traffic control device of the present invention,By traffic control device,Passage ID request information requesting the pass ID required to pass through the gate, transmitted from the information processing terminal possessed by the user, is received,By traffic control device,Based on the received traffic ID request information, the gate toll is calculated,By traffic control device,The billing process for the calculated toll is performed,By traffic control device,Based on the billing result,Traffic ID Is stored in the storage unit in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal, and by the traffic control device,Depending on the received traffic ID request information,, Stored in the storage unit in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminalA traffic ID is sent,By traffic control device,Input of the pass ID sent by the user and displayed on the information processing terminal and the telephone number of the information processing terminal are accepted,By traffic control device,Whether the accepted traffic ID and telephone number are valid, Traffic ID And a combination of phone numbers stored in the memory ID Depending on whether it matches the phone number combinationJudged,By traffic control device,Based on the determination result, passage of the gate of the user of the information processing terminal is permitted or not permitted.
[0030]
  According to the traffic control method of the traffic control device of the present invention,The traffic control deviceReceives the traffic ID request information that is transmitted from the information processing terminal possessed by the user and requests the traffic ID required to pass through the gate,The traffic control deviceCalculate the gate toll based on the received traffic ID request information,The traffic control devicePerform the billing process for the calculated toll,The traffic control deviceBased on the billing result,Traffic ID Is stored in the storage unit in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal, and by the traffic control device,Depending on the received traffic ID request information,, Stored in the storage unit in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminalSend a traffic ID,The traffic control deviceAccept the input of the traffic ID sent by the user who sent it and displayed on the information processing terminal and the telephone number of the information processing terminal,The traffic control deviceWhether the accepted traffic ID and telephone number are valid, Traffic ID And a combination of phone numbers stored in the memory ID Depending on whether it matches the phone number combinationJudgment,The traffic control deviceBased on the determination result, the gate of the information processing terminal user is permitted or not permitted. For example, a pedestrian quickly passes the gate of the theme park using a mobile phone. be able to.
[0061]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a traffic control system to which the present invention is applied. The case where the gate traffic system to which the present invention is applied is used for, for example, a theme park gate will be described.
[0062]
When a user enters from a theme park gate, he / she operates the communication terminal 1 he / she has to communicate with the management device 2 in order to request permission to pass the gate. Send information necessary to publish. The traffic ID request information transmitted by the communication terminal 1 includes the telephone number of the communication terminal 1, the unique ID of the communication terminal 1, the position information of the communication terminal 1, and the like. The communication terminal 1 is configured by, for example, a mobile phone or a personal handy phone system (PHS).
[0063]
The unique ID of the communication terminal 1 is information used when the management device 2 identifies the communication terminal 1 and is stored in the storage unit of the communication terminal 1.
[0064]
The location information of the communication terminal 1 determines whether or not the user is located in the vicinity of the gate controlled by the gate control devices 3-1 to 3-3 when the management device 2 issues a traffic ID. Information. That is, the user can receive the traffic ID from the management device 2 only when the user is located in the management area A1 of FIG.
[0065]
When the management device 2 receives the traffic ID request information transmitted from the communication terminal 1, the management device 2 extracts an account number and a credit card number corresponding to the unique ID of the communication terminal 1 from the traffic ID request information. The management device 2 notifies the billing server 4 of the extracted unique ID and the like, requests billing processing, and receives a notification of whether billing has been completed. That is, the user needs to register an account number, a credit card number, etc. in the management apparatus 2 beforehand.
[0066]
Further, the management device 2 recognizes the location of the user of the communication terminal 1 from the traffic ID request information, determines that the location of the user is located within the management area A1, and from the billing server 4 If it is determined that charging has been made based on the notification, a traffic ID is generated and transmitted to the communication terminal 1. The traffic ID is composed of a number with a predetermined number of digits.
[0067]
For example, when the user of the communication terminal 1 enters from the gate controlled by the gate control device 3-1, the communication terminal 1 receives the traffic ID displayed on the display unit and received by the gate control device 3-3. 1 is input to the input unit provided in 1. In addition, the user inputs the telephone number (or a part thereof) of the communication terminal 1 together with the passage ID so that the management device 2 determines the validity of the passage ID.
[0068]
The gate control device 3 transfers the traffic ID and telephone number input by the user to the management device 2 and requests the management device 2 to determine whether or not to open the gate. The gate control device 3 controls the opening and closing of the gate in accordance with a command from the management device 2.
[0069]
The billing server 4 credits the theme park entrance fee based on the billing information transmitted from the management device 2, and notifies the management device 2 whether or not the billing has been completed. The management device 2 determines whether or not a pass ID is issued to the user based on the notification from the accounting server 4.
[0070]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the communication terminal 1 possessed by the user.
[0071]
A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11 controls the overall operation of the communication terminal 1. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 12 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 13 are connected to the CPU 11 via a bus 14, and programs and fixed data necessary for control processing performed by the CPU 11 are stored in the ROM 12. Various data including work data necessary for the processing of the CPU 11 is stored in the RAM 13.
[0072]
Further, an input / output interface 15 is connected to the CPU 11 via the bus 14, and various processing blocks are connected to the input / output interface 15.
[0073]
The communication unit 16 communicates data with other communication terminals or the management device 2 wirelessly via an antenna (not shown).
[0074]
The input unit 17 is an operation unit that inputs a telephone number and the like when a user makes a call.
[0075]
The voice input / output unit 18 inputs and outputs voice when the communication terminal 1 is used as a normal telephone.
[0076]
The display unit 19 displays the traffic ID issued from the management device 2 and the fee paid by the user as the price of the traffic ID. The user confirms the traffic ID displayed on the display unit 19 and does not need to individually distinguish each of the gate control devices 3-1 to 3-3 (hereinafter referred to as the gate control devices 3-1 to 3-3). In this case, they are collectively referred to as the gate control device 3). Various messages and the like when the telephone function is executed are also displayed on the display unit 19.
[0077]
The position detector 20 includes a GPS (Global Positioning System), receives radio waves from a satellite, and detects the current position of the communication terminal 1 (user). The position information detected by the position detection unit 20 is included in the traffic ID request information.
[0078]
The storage unit 21 stores a unique ID set in advance in the communication terminal 1. Further, the storage unit 21 stores a traffic ID transmitted from the management device 2 and deletes the traffic ID based on a command from the CPU 11 when the expiration date of the traffic ID has passed.
[0079]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the management apparatus 2. The CPU 31 to the bus 34 have the same functions as the CPU 11 to the bus 14 of the communication terminal 1 in FIG.
[0080]
A communication unit 36 and a storage unit 37 are connected to the input / output interface 35.
[0081]
The communication unit 36 communicates wirelessly with the communication terminal 1 via an antenna (not shown), and communicates with the gate control device 3 and the accounting server 4 by wire (or wirelessly).
[0082]
The storage unit 37 stores various data such as user registration information and a traffic ID issued to the user. Detailed processing of the management apparatus 2 will be described later.
[0083]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the gate control device 3. The gate control device 3 operates based on a command from the management device 2.
[0084]
The communication unit 56 communicates between the control unit 51 and the management device 2 by wire (or wirelessly via an antenna not shown). An input unit 52, a display unit 53, a gate drive unit 54, and a sensor 55 are connected to the control unit 51.
[0085]
When the user passes through the gate, the user inputs the pass ID and the telephone number of the communication terminal 1 from the input unit 52. When the traffic ID is a number having a predetermined number of digits, the input unit 52 includes a button for inputting a number.
[0086]
The display unit 53 displays information notified to the user. Such information includes, for example, a display indicating that the passage is permitted, a display indicating that the passage is not permitted, and advertisement information of the theme park.
[0087]
The gate drive unit 54 controls the opening and closing of the gate based on a command from the management device 2. The sensor 55 detects whether the user has passed through the gate after the gate driving unit 54 has opened the gate, and notifies the gate driving unit 54 of the detection.
[0088]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the accounting server 4. The CPU 71 to bus 74 have the same functions as the CPU 11 to bus 14 of the communication terminal 1 in FIG.
[0089]
A storage unit 76 and a communication unit 77 are connected to the input / output interface 75.
[0090]
When the billing server 4 is a mobile phone call charge collection company, the storage unit 76, together with the call charge of the contracted user, the theme park entrance fee notified from the management device 2 and the payment thereof. Memorize the method. The billing server 4 usually charges a fee for every predetermined period such as every month. In this embodiment, when the management device 2 requests the entrance fee for the theme park, the fee is charged immediately. A billing process is performed to notify the management apparatus 2 whether or not billing has been completed.
[0091]
The communication unit 77 communicates with the management device 2.
[0092]
Hereinafter, a series of processes after the user requests the management device 2 to enter the theme park will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, processing of the communication terminal 1 possessed by the user will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0093]
In step S <b> 1, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the user is requested to start communication with the management apparatus 2 by manually operating the input unit 17. The CPU 11 waits until it is determined that the start of communication is requested. When the telephone number of the management device 2 is input from the input unit 17, the CPU 11 determines that the start of communication is requested, and the process proceeds to step S2.
[0094]
In step S <b> 2, the communication unit 16 starts communication with the management device 2 based on a command from the CPU 11.
[0095]
In step S <b> 3, the CPU 11 transmits, from the communication unit 16, traffic ID request information for requesting a traffic ID required for passing through the gate to the management device 2. The traffic ID request information includes the position information of the communication terminal 1 acquired by the position detection unit 20 and the unique ID stored in the storage unit 21.
[0096]
Based on the transmitted unique ID of the communication terminal 1, the management device 2 extracts the account number of the user registered in advance and requests the charging server 4 for credit (step S26 in FIG. 7 described later). When charging is possible and it is determined that the user is located within the management area A1 based on the position information of the user, a traffic ID is issued (step S30 in FIG. 8 described later). . Details of the processing of the management apparatus 2 will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0097]
In step S4, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the traffic ID transmitted from the management device 2 and the billing information (showing the entrance fee paid to enter the theme park) are received via the communication unit 16. Determine whether. If the CPU 11 determines that the traffic ID and the billing information have not yet been received, the process proceeds to step S5.
[0098]
In step S <b> 5, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a notification is received from the management apparatus 2 that a traffic ID cannot be issued. When the management apparatus 2 determines that the user is not located within the management area A1, or receives a notification from the charging server 4 that charging cannot be performed, the management apparatus 2 issues a traffic ID to the communication terminal 1. Notification is made that this is not possible (step S24 in FIG. 7 described later). The notification from the management apparatus 2 is displayed on the display unit 19, and the user can confirm it.
[0099]
In step S5, if the CPU 11 determines that the notification that the traffic ID cannot be issued has been received from the management device 2, the CPU 11 proceeds to step S6 and causes the display unit 19 to display the message received from the management device 2. When the management device 2 recognizes that the user cannot be issued a traffic ID because it is not within the management area A1, it sends a message such as "Cannot issue a traffic ID because it is out of the area where the traffic ID is issued". Then, when it is recognized that the traffic ID cannot be issued based on the notification from the accounting server 4, a message such as “Cannot issue the traffic ID because it cannot be charged” is transmitted to the display unit 19 of the communication terminal 1. To display. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0100]
In step S5, when the CPU 11 determines that the notification that the traffic ID cannot be issued has not been received from the management device 2, the CPU 11 recognizes that the management device 2 is in the process of issuing the traffic ID, and the process is as follows. Return to step S4.
[0101]
On the other hand, when the CPU 11 determines in step S4 that the traffic ID and the billing information have been received, the process proceeds to step S7.
[0102]
In step S <b> 7, the CPU 11 stores the traffic ID received by the communication unit 16 and the billing information in the storage unit 21. The billing information is generated by the management device 2 and includes information on the amount paid by the user as an entrance fee for the theme park.
[0103]
In step S8, the CPU 11 causes the display unit 19 to display the traffic ID stored in the storage unit 21 in step S7 and the billing information. The user can confirm the traffic ID and the billing information from this display. The user inputs the traffic ID displayed on the display unit 19 and at least a part of the telephone number of the communication terminal 1 by operating the input unit 52 of the gate control device 3 by himself / herself. As will be described later, when the management apparatus 2 determines that this input is correct, the gate is opened, so that the user can enter the theme park.
[0104]
In step S <b> 9, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the expiration date of the pass ID stored in the storage unit 21 has elapsed. In the case of the theme park pass ID, the expiration date is until the closing time of the day when the pass ID is issued, and is set in the management device 2. CPU11 memorize | stores passage ID in the memory | storage part 21 until it determines with the expiration date having passed, and when it determines with the expiration date having passed, a process progresses to step S10.
[0105]
In step S10, the CPU 11 controls the storage unit 21 to delete the traffic ID. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0106]
Next, processing of the management apparatus 2 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0107]
In step S21, the CPU 31 determines whether or not communication with the communication terminal 1 has been started. The CPU 31 waits until the communication unit 36 determines that communication with the communication terminal 1 has been started. If the CPU 31 determines that communication has started, the process proceeds to step S22.
[0108]
In step S <b> 22, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the communication ID request information transmitted from the communication terminal 1 has been received by the communication unit 16. The CPU 31 waits until it is determined that the traffic ID request information has been received. If it is determined that the traffic ID request information has been received, the process proceeds to step S23.
[0109]
In step S23, the CPU 31 determines from the position information transmitted from the communication terminal 1 whether or not the user (communication terminal 1) is located within the management area A1 (FIG. 1). The management area A1 is an area that is preset in the vicinity of the gate management apparatus 3 by the administrator of the management apparatus 2. If the CPU 31 determines that the user is not located within the management area A1, the process proceeds to step S24.
[0110]
In step S <b> 24, the CPU 31 transmits a message indicating that the traffic ID cannot be issued to the communication terminal 1. The message transmitted to the communication terminal 1 is a message such as “The traffic ID cannot be issued because it is outside the area where the traffic ID is issued”. This prevents an excessive number of visitors from being expected due to mischief or the like. Thereafter, the process returns to step S21, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0111]
On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S23 that the user is requesting a traffic ID from within the management area A1, the process proceeds to step S25.
[0112]
In step S25, the CPU 31 determines the charge of the traffic ID requested by the user from the information stored in the storage unit 37, and the account number or credit card number (user) corresponding to the unique ID transmitted from the communication terminal 1. Before receiving the provision of this service), and the accounting information is generated.
[0113]
In step S26, the CPU 31 transmits billing information from the communication unit 36 to the billing server 4 and requests credit. The billing server 4 performs a credit process based on the billing information (determines whether or not it is possible to deduct (charge) the fee for the traffic ID from the account number). Thereafter, the billing server 4 notifies whether or not billing has been completed (credit result).
[0114]
Therefore, in step S27, the CPU 31 determines whether or not charging has been made based on the notification from the charging server 4 (the admission fee has been reduced). If the CPU 31 determines that it has received a notification from the charging server 4 that charging has failed, the process proceeds to step S24.
[0115]
In step S <b> 24, the CPU 31 transmits a message indicating that the traffic ID cannot be issued from the communication unit 36 to the communication terminal 1. The message transmitted in this case is a message such as “Cannot issue a traffic ID because charging is not possible”. Thereafter, the process returns to step S21, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0116]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S27 that charging has been made based on the notification from the charging server 4, the process proceeds to step S28.
[0117]
In step S28, the CPU 31 generates a traffic ID requested by the communication terminal 1. The traffic ID generated by the CPU 31 is information composed of a predetermined number of digits.
[0118]
In step S29, the CPU 31 corresponds to the traffic ID generated in step S28 with information such as the unique ID of the communication terminal 1, the account number, the telephone number, and the user name notified from the user at the time of registration. Then, when the passage ID is input to the gate control device 3, the legitimacy of the passage ID can be determined. That is, if the traffic ID is composed of a combination of numbers with a predetermined number of digits, if the user inputs only the traffic ID when passing the gate, the management device 2 does not purchase the traffic ID properly. There is a risk of opening the gate according to an appropriate number entered by the user. In order to prevent such a situation, the management device 2 causes the user to input the telephone number (or part thereof) of the communication terminal 1 together with the traffic ID to the gate control device 3, and requests the traffic ID. And whether or not the correspondence of the traffic ID issued to the communication terminal is taken.
[0119]
In step S30, the communication unit 36 wirelessly transmits a traffic ID and billing information to the communication terminal 1 based on a command from the CPU 31.
[0120]
In step S <b> 31, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the traffic ID and telephone number input by the user to the gate control device 3 have been transferred from the gate control device 3. If the CPU 31 determines that the traffic ID and telephone number have not been transferred, the process proceeds to step S32.
[0121]
In step S32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined time set in advance has passed since the passage ID was issued. The determined time is sufficient for the user to pass through the gate after receiving the pass ID at the communication terminal 1, and the pass ID is not used even though the pass ID is issued. It is set to prevent confusion caused by.
[0122]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S32 that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S33.
[0123]
In step S <b> 33, the CPU 31 controls the storage unit 37 to delete the traffic ID after a predetermined time has elapsed since the issuance (makes the traffic ID invalid). Thereafter, the user of the deleted traffic ID can receive a return of the entrance fee paid to the manager of the management apparatus 2 or can request to change to a new valid traffic ID.
[0124]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S32 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the passage ID was issued, the process returns to step S31.
[0125]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S31 that the traffic ID and the telephone number have been transferred from the gate control device 3, the process proceeds to step S34.
[0126]
In step S <b> 34, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number transferred from the gate control device 3 matches the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number stored in the storage unit 37. When the CPU 31 determines that the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number transferred matches the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number stored in the storage unit 37, the process proceeds to step S35.
[0127]
In step S35, the CPU 31 instructs the gate control device 3 to open the gate. Upon receiving this command, the gate control device 3 opens the gate. Thereafter, the process returns to step S21, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0128]
In step S34, when the CPU 31 determines that the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number transferred from the gate control device 3 does not match the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number stored in the storage unit 37, the process is as follows. Proceed to step S36.
[0129]
In step S36, the CPU 31 instructs the gate control device 3 to keep the gate closed (does not command opening the gate). Receiving this command, the gate control device 3 holds the closed state of the gate. Thereafter, the process returns to step S21, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0130]
Next, processing of the gate control device 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0131]
In step S41, the control unit 51 determines whether or not a pass ID and a telephone number are input from the input unit 52 by the user. The control unit 51 waits until the passage ID and the telephone number are input to the input unit 52. If the control unit 51 determines that the passage ID and the telephone number are input, the process proceeds to step S42.
[0132]
In step S <b> 42, the control unit 51 transfers the traffic ID and telephone number input from the input unit 52 to the management device 2, and whether or not these are valid traffic IDs and telephone numbers registered in the management device 2. Ask for a decision.
[0133]
In step S <b> 43, the control unit 51 determines whether opening of the gate is permitted based on a command from the management device 2. If it is determined that the control unit 51 is permitted to open the gate (when the management device 2 determines that the pass ID and the telephone number are valid), the process proceeds to step S44.
[0134]
In step S44, when receiving a command to open the gate from the management device 2, the control unit 51 controls the gate driving unit 54 to open the gate.
[0135]
In step S45, the sensor 55 determines whether or not the user has passed through the gate opened by the gate driving unit 54 in step S44. The sensor 55 stands by until the user passes through the gate, and if it is determined that the user has passed through the gate, the process proceeds to step S46.
[0136]
In step S46, the gate drive unit 54 that has been notified by the sensor 55 that the user has passed through the gate closes the gate. Thereafter, the process returns to step S41, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0137]
On the other hand, in step S43, the control unit 51 determines that opening of the gate is not permitted based on a command from the management apparatus 2 (determination that the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number is not valid by the management apparatus 2). If so, the process proceeds to step S47.
[0138]
In step S47, the control unit 51 controls the display unit 53 to display a message indicating that the gate cannot be opened and notify the user. That is, at this time, the gate is kept closed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S41, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0139]
Next, processing of the accounting server 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0140]
In step S <b> 51, the CPU 71 determines whether the accounting information transmitted from the management device 2 has been received by the communication unit 77. The CPU 71 waits until billing information is received. If it is determined that billing information has been received, the process proceeds to step S52.
[0141]
In step S <b> 52, the CPU 71 performs billing processing based on the billing information, and rewrites the balance information of the user stored in the storage unit 76. That is, the CPU 71 determines whether or not the theme park entrance fee can be withdrawn from the user account included in the billing information. Remember me. The fee collected from the user is remitted to the theme park manager based on a contract preset between the billing server 4 and the theme park.
[0142]
In step S <b> 53, the communication unit 77 notifies the management device 2 of the result of whether or not charging has been completed. When the theme park entrance fee can be deducted from the user's account, the completion of the charge is notified. If the credit card number is stolen or the unpaid portion remains, a notification that charging is not possible is notified. The management device 2 determines whether or not to issue a traffic ID based on this notification.
[0143]
FIG. 11 is a block diagram showing another configuration example of the traffic control system to which the present invention is applied. A case will be described in which the traffic control system to which the present invention is applied is used for traffic control of a section metered highway. Here, in the example of FIG. 11, the section metering system is that the user enters the highway from any of the gates of the entrance gate control devices 5-1 to 5-3, and the exit gate control devices 6-1 to 6-6. -3 means that the toll differs depending on the combination of the entrance gate and the exit gate (depending on the distance using the highway) when exiting from any of the gates of -3. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected about what has the function similar to FIG. 1, The description is abbreviate | omitted suitably.
[0144]
Entrance gate control devices 5-1 to 5-3 (hereinafter, when it is not necessary to individually distinguish the entrance gate control devices 5-1 to 5-3, they are simply referred to as the entrance gate control device 5. The exit gate control device 6- The management areas A11 to A13 are set in the vicinity of 1 to 6-3. For example, when the highway is used from the entrance gate control device 5-1, the user can receive the traffic ID from the management device 2 only when requesting the traffic ID from the range of the corresponding management area A11.
[0145]
Hereinafter, with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 12 to 16, a series of processes after the user requests a traffic ID to the management apparatus 2 will be described. A case where the user of the communication terminal 1 enters the highway from the entrance gate control device 5-1 and exits from the exit gate control device 6-3 will be described. The configurations of the entrance gate control devices 5-1 to 5-3 and the exit gate control devices 6-1 to 6-3 are the same as those of the gate control device 3 shown in FIG.
[0146]
First, processing of the communication terminal 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0147]
The processes in steps S61 to S63 are the same as the processes in steps S1 to S3 in FIG. That is, when the CPU 11 of the communication terminal 1 determines that there is a command from the user by operating the input unit 17, the CPU 11 transmits the unique ID, telephone number, and location information of the communication terminal 1 to the management device 2. .
[0148]
Since the billing process is performed at the exit gate, the management device 2 issues a traffic ID for the time being at the entrance. Therefore, in step S64, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the communication unit 16 has received the traffic ID transmitted from the management device 2. If the traffic ID is not received due to reasons such as not being within the management area A11, a message such as “Cannot issue a traffic ID because it is out of the issuing area” sent from the management device 2 is displayed in step S65. 19 is displayed.
[0149]
If the CPU 11 determines in step S64 that the communication unit 16 has received the traffic ID, the process proceeds to step S66.
[0150]
In step S <b> 66, the CPU 11 stores the received traffic ID in the storage unit 21.
[0151]
In step S67, the CPU 11 displays the received traffic ID on the display unit 19. The user inputs the displayed traffic ID into the input unit 52 provided in the entrance gate control device 5-1, and enters the expressway. When there is an administrator at the gate, the user shows the displayed pass ID to the administrator, and the administrator inputs the pass ID.
[0152]
Thereafter, when the user leaves the expressway, the user inputs the same traffic ID as the traffic ID input to the entrance gate control device 5-1, in the input unit 52 provided in the exit gate control device 6-3. Or show the pass ID to the gate administrator and ask them to enter it. The management device 2 calculates the charge for the section of the two gate control devices (the section from the entrance gate control device 5-1 to the exit gate control device 6-3) to which the traffic ID is input, and requests the billing server 4 for billing Will be. The processing of the management device 2 will be described later.
[0153]
In step S <b> 68, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the billing information transmitted from the management device 2 has been received via the communication unit 16. The billing information is information generated by the management device 2 after the user inputs the traffic ID to the exit gate control device 6-3, and the fee charged by the billing server 4 is notified as a highway usage fee.
[0154]
Since the billing information has been notified, in step S69, the CPU 11 recognizes that the user has exited the highway, and instructs the storage unit 21 to delete the traffic ID since it is not necessary. The storage unit 21 deletes the traffic ID based on a command from the CPU 11. Thereafter, the process returns to step S61, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0155]
Next, processing of the management apparatus 2 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 and 14.
[0156]
In step S81, the CPU 31 determines whether or not communication with the communication terminal 1 has been started, and waits until communication is started. If the CPU 31 determines that communication has started, it proceeds to the process of step S82.
[0157]
In step S82, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the user of the communication terminal 1 is requesting a traffic ID from within the management area A11 based on the position information transmitted from the communication terminal 1. If the CPU 31 determines that the user is not located within the management area A11, the process proceeds to step S83.
[0158]
In step S <b> 83, the CPU 31 transmits a message indicating that the traffic ID cannot be issued to the communication terminal 1. The message to be transmitted is a message such as “The traffic ID cannot be issued because it is out of the issuing area”. Thereafter, the process returns to step S81, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0159]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S82 that the user is located within the management area A11, the process proceeds to step S84.
[0160]
In step S84, the CPU 31 generates a traffic ID.
[0161]
In step S85, the storage unit 37 stores the traffic ID generated by the CPU 31 in step S84 based on the command of the CPU 31 in association with the unique ID or telephone number of the communication terminal 1 registered in advance by the user. To do.
[0162]
In step S <b> 86, the CPU 31 controls the communication unit 36 and transmits a traffic ID to the communication terminal 1. The traffic ID transmitted by the communication unit 36 is input to the entrance gate control device 5-1 by the user.
[0163]
In step S87, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the traffic ID input to the entrance gate control device 5-1 has been transferred from the entrance gate control device 5-1. If the CPU 31 determines that the traffic ID has not been transferred, the process proceeds to step S88.
[0164]
In step S88, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the passage ID was issued. The predetermined time is set as a time sufficient for the user who has received the traffic ID in the management area A11 to pass through the gate of the entrance gate control device 5-1.
[0165]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S88 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the passage ID was issued, the process returns to step S87.
[0166]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S87 that a predetermined time has elapsed since the passage ID was issued, the process proceeds to step S89.
[0167]
In step S <b> 89, the storage unit 37 deletes the traffic ID that has passed a predetermined time based on a command from the CPU 31. This can prevent confusion due to the fact that the issued traffic ID is not used.
[0168]
On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S87 that the traffic ID input to the entrance gate control device 5-1 has been transferred from the entrance gate control device 5-1, the process proceeds to step S90.
[0169]
In step S90, the CPU 31 instructs the entrance gate control device 5-1 to open the gate. Further, the CPU 31 stores in the storage unit 37 that the user has entered the highway from the entrance gate control device 5-1.
[0170]
Thereafter, when the user travels on the highway by car and exits from the gate controlled by the exit gate control device 6-3, the user can control the entrance gate from the input unit 52 provided in the exit gate control device 6-3. The same traffic ID as the traffic ID input to the device 5-1 is input.
[0171]
In step S91, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the traffic ID input to the exit gate control device 6-3 has been transferred from the exit gate control device 6-3. When the CPU 31 determines that the traffic ID has not been transferred, the CPU 31 recognizes that the user is still traveling on the highway, and waits until the traffic ID is transferred.
[0172]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S91 that the passage ID has been transferred from the exit gate control device 6-3, the process proceeds to step S92.
[0173]
In step S92, the CPU 31 generates billing information. That is, the CPU 31 stores the positional information of the entrance gate control device 5-1 stored in the storage unit 37 corresponding to the traffic ID and the exit gate control device 6-3 that has just transmitted the traffic ID from the storage unit 37. Extract and calculate highway usage fees.
[0174]
In step S93, the CPU 31 requests the charging server 4 to charge the usage fee calculated in the process of step S93. The billing server 4 requested to charge performs the same processing as the flowchart of FIG. 10 and notifies the management device 2 whether or not billing has been completed.
[0175]
In step S <b> 94, the CPU 31 determines whether or not charging has been made based on the notification from the charging server 4. If it is determined that the CPU 31 has been charged, the process proceeds to step S95.
[0176]
In step S95, the CPU 31 instructs the exit gate control device 6-3 to open the gate.
[0177]
In step S96, the CPU 31 controls the communication unit 36, transmits billing information to the communication terminal 1, and notifies the billed amount as a highway usage fee. Thereafter, the process returns to step S81, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed.
[0178]
On the other hand, if the CPU 31 determines in step S94 that charging has failed based on the notification from the charging server 4, the process proceeds to step S97.
[0179]
In step S97, the CPU 31 instructs the exit gate control device 6-3 to keep the gate closed. The user exits the highway according to an instruction displayed on the display unit 53 of the exit gate control device 6-3 (for example, paying a fee with cash). Thereafter, the process returns to step S81, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed.
[0180]
Next, processing of the entrance gate control device 5-1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0181]
In step S <b> 111, the control unit 51 determines whether the user's pass ID is input from the input unit 52. The control unit 51 waits until a traffic ID is input. If it is determined that the traffic ID is input, the process proceeds to step S112.
[0182]
In step S112, the control unit 51 transfers the traffic ID input to the management apparatus 2 via the communication unit 56.
[0183]
In step S113, the gate drive part 54 opens a gate based on the instruction | command from the management apparatus 2, and lets a user's motor vehicle pass.
[0184]
In step S114, the sensor 55 determines whether the user has passed through the gate. The sensor 55 waits until the user passes through the gate, and if it is determined that the user has passed through the gate, the process proceeds to step S115.
[0185]
In step S115, the gate driving unit 54 closes the gate based on the notification from the sensor 55. Thereafter, the process returns to step S111, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0186]
Next, processing of the exit gate control device 6-3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0187]
In step S <b> 121, the control unit 51 determines whether the user's pass ID is input from the input unit 52. The control unit 51 waits until a traffic ID is input. If it is determined that the traffic ID is input, the process proceeds to step S122.
[0188]
In step S122, the control unit 51 transfers the input traffic ID to the management device 2 and requests to determine whether or not to open the gate.
[0189]
In step S123, the control unit 51 determines whether opening of the gate is permitted based on a command from the management device 2. If the control unit 51 determines that it is permitted to open the gate because the highway usage fee has been charged, the process proceeds to step S124.
[0190]
In step S124, the gate drive part 54 opens a gate based on the command from the management apparatus 2 (control part 51).
[0191]
In step S125, the sensor 55 determines whether the user has passed through the gate. The sensor 55 stands by until the user passes through the gate, and if it is determined that the user has passed through the gate, the process proceeds to step S126.
[0192]
In step S126, the gate drive unit 54 closes the gate based on the notification from the sensor 55. Thereafter, the process returns to step S121, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0193]
On the other hand, if the control unit 51 determines in step S123 that opening the gate is not permitted by a command from the management device 2, the process proceeds to step S127.
[0194]
In step S127, the gate drive unit 54 keeps the gate closed. Further, the display unit 53 displays that the passage cannot be permitted and notifies the user. Thereafter, the process returns to step S121, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0195]
In the above, the user of the theme park and the highway inputs the traffic ID received from the management device 2 to the input unit 52 of the gate control devices 3 to 6 manually when passing through the gate. By using a non-contact ID tag in the communication terminal 1 and causing the gate control devices 3 to 6 to read it, it is possible to allow the user to input the pass ID without manual operation.
[0196]
FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the communication terminal 1 using a contactless ID tag. Components having the same functions as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
[0197]
In this example, the non-contact communication unit 22 is connected to the input / output interface 15. The non-contact communication unit 22 includes a main control unit, a storage unit, and a coil (all not shown). The non-contact communication unit 22 is transmitted from the reader / writer unit 57 (FIG. 18). The electromagnetic wave can be received by the coil and can respond to a command from the reader / writer unit 57. The electromagnetic waves received by the coil are amplified and demodulated, transferred to the main control unit, and stored in the storage unit. The data stored in the storage unit is read out by the reader / writer unit 57 via the coil.
[0198]
The traffic ID transmitted from the management device 2 is received by the communication unit 16 and stored in the storage unit of the non-contact communication unit 22. The main control unit provided in the non-contact communication unit 22 can freely access the traffic ID stored in the storage unit, and a reader provided in the gate control devices 3 to 6 described later. Based on the electromagnetic wave transmitted from the writer unit 57, the description content of the passage ID can be rewritten.
[0199]
FIG. 18 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the gate control device 3 in which the reader / writer unit 57 is provided. Components having the same functions as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted. In this example, a reader / writer unit 57 is connected to the control unit 51.
[0200]
An oscillator (not shown) is provided inside the reader / writer unit 57, and the reader / writer unit 57 can generate an electromagnetic wave having an arbitrary frequency using the oscillator. In addition, the reader / writer unit 57 is provided with an antenna, and an electromagnetic wave transmitted from the non-contact communication unit 22 of the communication terminal 1 is received by the antenna. An amplifier and a demodulator (not shown) extract necessary data from the electromagnetic waves transmitted by the non-contact communication unit 22 of the communication terminal 1 and notify the management device 2 via the control unit 51.
[0201]
Next, a traffic control system using a non-contact ID tag will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. The traffic ID issued from the management device 2 does not expire, but the number of uses is set, and each time the user passes through the theme park gate using the traffic ID, the traffic ID is left by the management device 2 The number of uses is reduced by one. When the remaining usage count becomes 0, the pass ID cannot be used. It should be noted that predetermined amount information may be set in the passage ID so that the gate toll is subtracted when the user passes the gate. In the present embodiment, the user can purchase a traffic ID regardless of the current position.
[0202]
First, processing of the communication terminal 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20.
[0203]
Steps S141 and S142 are the same as steps S1 and S2 in FIG. That is, communication is started based on an instruction from the user.
[0204]
In step S143, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the communication ID transmitted from the management device 2 has been received by the communication unit 16. That is, since the number of times of use is determined for the traffic ID, if the user previously purchased the traffic ID and the management device 2 determines that the remaining usage count of the traffic ID still remains, the user Since there is no need to purchase a pass ID, the pass ID is transmitted from the management device 2 immediately after the communication is started in step S142. If the CPU 11 determines that the traffic ID has not been received (if the traffic ID needs to be purchased), the process proceeds to step S144.
[0205]
In step S <b> 144, the CPU 11 causes the voice input / output unit 18 to output the announcement from the management device 2 received by the communication unit 16. The announcement transmitted from the management device 2 is guidance information that allows the user to select the number of times of use of the traffic ID to be purchased. The number of times of use of the traffic ID is set and announced by the management device 2 such as 5, 10, 20 times. The user selects the desired number of uses according to the announcement.
[0206]
In step S145, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the number of times of use of the traffic ID has been selected by the user. The CPU 11 waits until it is determined that the use count of the traffic ID has been input from the input unit 17, and when it is determined that it has been input, the processing proceeds to step S146.
[0207]
In step S146, the CPU 11 transmits traffic ID request information including the number of times of use of the traffic ID input in step S144. Information such as a unique ID and a telephone number of the communication terminal 1 (stored in advance in the storage unit 21) is transmitted from the communication unit 16 at the same time as communication with the management device 2 is started. When the management device 2 requests the charging server 4 to perform charging processing based on the received traffic ID request information and determines that charging has been made, the management device 2 sends the charging information including the traffic ID and the price ID information to the communication terminal 1. To send.
[0208]
In step S 147, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the traffic ID and billing information transmitted from the management device 2 has been received via the communication unit 16. If the CPU 11 determines that the traffic ID and billing information have not been received, the process proceeds to step S148.
[0209]
In step S <b> 148, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a notification is received from the management apparatus 2 that the traffic ID cannot be issued because charging cannot be performed. When this notification is received, the process proceeds to step S149, and the information notified from the management apparatus 2 is displayed on the display unit 19, and the user can confirm it. The message displayed on the display unit 19 is a message such as “Cannot issue a traffic ID because charging is not possible”. Thereafter, the process returns to step S141, and the subsequent processes are repeatedly executed.
[0210]
If the CPU 11 determines in step S148 that the management device 2 has not received a notification that the traffic ID cannot be issued, the CPU 11 recognizes that the management device 2 is in the process of issuing the traffic ID. The process returns to step S147.
[0211]
On the other hand, if the CPU 11 determines in step S147 that the traffic ID and the billing information have been received, or if it is determined in step S143 that the CPU 11 has received the traffic ID, the process proceeds to step S150.
[0212]
In step S150, the CPU 11 stores the received traffic ID in the storage unit of the non-contact communication unit 22. Accordingly, the main control unit provided in the non-contact communication unit 22 can freely access the traffic ID. In the traffic ID, the remaining number of times the traffic ID is used is described.
[0213]
In step S151, the CPU 11 communicates with the main control unit of the non-contact communication unit 22, reads the use number of the traffic ID stored in the storage unit of the non-contact communication unit 22 and the charging information in step S150, and displays the display unit 19 To display. Thereby, the user can confirm the remaining number of times of use of the traffic ID and the purchase price.
[0214]
When entering the theme park, the user arranges the communication terminal 1 (non-contact communication unit 22) in the vicinity of the gate control device 3. Therefore, in step S152, the main control unit of the non-contact communication unit 22 determines whether or not an electromagnetic wave transmitted from the reader / writer unit 57 of the gate control device 3 every predetermined time has been received. The main control unit of the non-contact communication unit 22 waits until receiving the electromagnetic wave, and if it is determined that the electromagnetic wave has been received, the process proceeds to step S153.
[0215]
In step S153, the CPU 11 controls the main control unit of the non-contact communication unit 22 to read and transmit the passage ID stored in the internal storage unit so as to input the passage ID to the gate control device 3. . The traffic ID is subjected to processing such as amplification and modulation in the non-contact communication unit 22, and is transmitted to the reader / writer unit 57 of the gate control device 3. The traffic ID received by the reader / writer unit 57 is transferred to the management apparatus 2. After the management device 2 confirms this traffic ID, the gate control device 3 opens the gate, so that the user can pass through the gate. The management device 2 also performs processing for rewriting information on the remaining number of times of use of the traffic ID.
[0216]
In step S154, the CPU 11 controls the main control unit of the non-contact communication unit 22 and deletes the traffic ID stored in the internal storage unit. That is, each time a user uses a traffic ID for which the number of uses is set, the user accesses the management device 2 and issues a traffic ID. As a result, falsification of the traffic ID data can be prevented.
[0217]
In step S155, the non-contact communication unit 22 receives the remaining use count of the traffic ID transmitted wirelessly from the reader / writer unit 57 of the gate control device 3, and stores it in the internal storage unit. Note that the pass ID received by the non-contact communication unit 22 is reduced by one by the number of remaining uses by the process of the management device 2 (step S185 in FIG. 22 described later). Since the remaining usage count of the traffic ID is stored until it is rewritten by the reader / writer unit 57, the user can check the remaining usage count by displaying the remaining usage count on the display unit 19 at any time.
[0218]
In step S156, the display unit 19 is controlled by the CPU 11, displays the remaining use count of the traffic ID, and notifies the user. Thereafter, the process returns to step S141, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed.
[0219]
Next, processing of the management apparatus 2 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 21 and 22.
[0220]
In step S171, the CPU 31 determines whether or not communication with the communication terminal 1 has been started. The CPU 31 waits until it is determined that communication with the communication terminal 1 is started, and when it is determined that communication is started, the process proceeds to step S172.
[0221]
In step S172, the CPU 31 previously purchased a traffic ID based on the unique ID of the communication terminal 1 transmitted as soon as communication with the communication terminal 1 is started, and the traffic It is determined whether the ID usage count remains (the remaining usage count is not 0) or not. The CPU 31 searches the registration information in the storage unit 37 based on the unique ID, and the user of the communication terminal 1 has not purchased a traffic ID, or the user whose usage number of the traffic ID is 0 is zero. If it is determined that the access is made, the process proceeds to step S173.
[0222]
In step S173, the CPU 31 transmits the announcement stored in the storage unit 37 to the communication terminal 1. In response to the announcement, the user of the communication terminal 1 inputs the usage number of the traffic ID desired to be purchased to the input unit 17 of the communication terminal 1 and transmits it to the management device 2.
[0223]
In step S174, the CPU 31 determines whether or not traffic ID request information including information on the number of times of use of the traffic ID desired by the user is received from the communication terminal 1. If the CPU 31 determines that the traffic ID request information has not been received, the CPU 31 recognizes that the user is inputting and waits until it is received. If the CPU 31 determines that the traffic ID request information has been received by the communication unit 36, the process proceeds to step S175.
[0224]
In step S175, the CPU 31 calculates a fee corresponding to the number of use of the traffic ID requested by the user, and generates billing information together with the account number or credit card number.
[0225]
In step S176, the CPU 31 transmits the billing information generated in step S175 from the communication unit 36 to the billing server 4 and requests billing processing. The billing server 4 charges based on the billing information and notifies the management device 2 whether or not billing has been completed.
[0226]
In step S 177, the CPU 31 determines whether or not charging has been made based on the notification from the charging server 4. If the CPU 31 recognizes that the billing server 4 has received a notification that billing cannot be performed due to a shortage of the balance of the designated account, the process proceeds to step S178.
[0227]
In step S178, the CPU 31 transmits a message indicating that the traffic ID cannot be issued to the communication terminal 1. The message to be transmitted is, for example, a message such as “The traffic ID cannot be issued because charging is not possible”. Thereafter, the process returns to step S171, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed.
[0228]
If the CPU 31 determines in step S177 that charging has been made based on the notification from the charging server 4, the process proceeds to step S179.
[0229]
In step S179, the CPU 31 generates a pass ID for the number of uses requested by the user.
[0230]
In step S180, the storage unit 37, based on a command from the CPU 31, registers the traffic ID issued to the communication terminal 1 and the registration information (specificity of the communication terminal 1) recorded in the storage unit 37 of the remaining number of use of the traffic ID. ID).
[0231]
On the other hand, in step S172, the CPU 31 has already issued a traffic ID to the communication terminal 1 based on the unique ID transmitted from the communication terminal 1, and the remaining usage count of the traffic ID remains. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S181.
[0232]
In step S181, based on the unique ID transmitted from the communication terminal 1, the CPU 31 reads from the storage unit 37 the previously purchased pass ID by the user of the communication terminal 1. That is, when a user who has purchased a traffic ID for which the number of uses has been set uses the traffic ID to enter the theme park again, the user simply accesses the management device 2 to obtain the traffic ID. Can be issued (reissued).
[0233]
In step S <b> 182, the communication unit 36 transmits to the communication terminal 1 information on the traffic ID and the remaining usage count of the traffic ID based on a command from the CPU 31. It should be noted that the user of the communication terminal 1 who has purchased the pass ID through the processing of steps S173 to S180 is also notified of the billing information that is the price of the issued pass ID.
[0234]
In step S <b> 183, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the traffic ID input by the user to the reader / writer unit 57 of the gate control device 3 has been transferred from the gate control device 3. The CPU 31 waits until the traffic ID is transferred, and if it is determined that the traffic ID has been transferred, the process proceeds to step S184.
[0235]
In step S184, the CPU 31 instructs the gate control device 3 to open the gate.
[0236]
In step S185, the CPU 31 decrements the remaining usage count of the traffic ID by 1, and notifies the gate controller 3 of the remaining count. The notified remaining number of uses is notified to the communication terminal 1 from the reader / writer unit 57 of the gate control device 3. Further, the CPU 31 rewrites the remaining number of times of use of the traffic ID and stores it in the storage unit 37. Thereafter, the CPU 31 returns to step S171, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed.
[0237]
Next, processing of the gate control device 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0238]
In step S <b> 201, the control unit 51 determines whether or not the passage ID is transmitted from the communication terminal 1 in response to the electromagnetic wave transmitted by the reader / writer unit 57 every predetermined time and received by the reader / writer unit 57. The control unit 51 waits until the reader / writer unit 57 receives the traffic ID, and if it determines that the traffic ID has been received, the process proceeds to step S202.
[0239]
In step S <b> 202, the control unit 51 transfers the traffic ID transmitted from the communication terminal 1 to the management device 2.
[0240]
In step S203, the gate drive unit 54 opens the gate based on a command from the management device 2.
[0241]
In step S <b> 204, the display unit 53 displays the remaining number of times of use of the traffic ID reduced by 1 in the management device 2 based on a command from the control unit 51 and notifies the user. At the same time, the control unit 51 controls the reader / writer unit 57 to transmit information on the remaining number of times of use of the traffic ID to the non-contact communication unit 22 of the communication terminal 1.
[0242]
In step S205, the sensor 55 determines whether or not the user has passed through the gate. The sensor 55 waits until the user passes through the gate. If it is determined that the user has passed through the gate, the process proceeds to step S206.
[0243]
In step S206, the gate driving unit 54 closes the gate based on the notification from the sensor 55. Thereafter, the process returns to step S201, and the subsequent processing is repeatedly executed.
[0244]
In the above-described example, when the pass ID and the telephone number are input to the gate control devices 3 to 6, the management device 2 determines whether or not to open the gate. You may make it do.
[0245]
FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the gate control device 3 having such a determination function. Parts having the same functions as those of the gate control device 3 in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof is omitted.
[0246]
The CPU 71 corresponds to the control unit 51 in FIG. 4 and controls the overall operation of the gate control device 3. A ROM 72 and a RAM 73 are connected to the CPU 71 via a bus 74, and a program and fixed data necessary for the CPU 71 to determine the validity of the passage ID are stored in the ROM 72 and are necessary for the processing of the CPU 71. Various data including work data is stored in the RAM 73.
[0247]
Further, an input / output interface 75 is connected to the CPU 71 via a bus 74. The input / output interface 75 includes, for example, each processing unit provided in the gate control device 3 shown in FIG. A storage unit 58 composed of a hard disk is connected.
[0248]
The registration information such as the traffic ID issued by the management device 2 and the telephone number of the communication terminal 1 is appropriately notified from the management device 2 to the gate control device 3 and stored in the storage unit 58.
[0249]
When the traffic ID is input from the input unit 52, the CPU 71 determines the validity of the traffic ID based on the registration information stored in the storage unit 58.
[0250]
Further, the gate control device 3 may be made to perform not only the pass ID determination process but also the pass ID issue process.
[0251]
As described above, the traffic ID is information including a predetermined number of digits, but may be displayed on the display unit 19 of the communication terminal 1 as image information. In this case, when the user enters the theme park, the user presents the image displayed on the display unit 19 to an attendant (gate manager) of the theme park. For this reason, the display unit 19 displays the image information in such a size that an attendant can check based on the instruction of the CPU 11. The clerk confirms the image information displayed on the display unit 19 and operates the gate opening / closing button to pass the user. In this case, the image information of the traffic ID is issued at a predetermined time such as every day and issued to the user who requests the traffic ID.
[0252]
Further, in the traffic control system using the non-contact ID tag, the usage number of the traffic ID is set, but the present invention is not necessarily limited to this combination. That is, the number of times of use may be set to a pass ID that is manually input by the user.
[0253]
Furthermore, the present invention can be applied not only to theme parks and highway gates, but also to gates that require various fee collections, such as station ticket gates, movie theater entrances, and the like.
[0254]
By transmitting necessary information such as a unique ID of a communication terminal to the management device, the present invention can be applied to charge collection of a vending machine or the like.
[0255]
Further, by using a bidirectional wireless communication method (for example, Bluetooth (trademark)), the gate control device can acquire the unique ID of the communication terminal from the communication terminal of the user approaching the gate.
[0256]
【The invention's effect】
  Traffic control device and traffic control of the present inventionBy methodThen, a simple and inexpensive system that allows pedestrians to pass through the gate quickly can be realized.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration example of a gate management system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a communication terminal in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the management apparatus in FIG. 1;
4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the gate control device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a billing server in FIG. 1;
6 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the communication terminal of FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining processing of the management apparatus of FIG. 1;
8 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 7 for explaining the processing of the management apparatus of FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining processing of the gate control device of FIG. 1;
10 is a flowchart for explaining processing of the accounting server in FIG. 1; FIG.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a configuration example of another gate management system to which the present invention is applied.
12 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the communication terminal in FIG.
13 is a flowchart for explaining processing of the management apparatus in FIG. 11;
14 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 13 for explaining the processing of the management apparatus in FIG. 11;
FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining processing of the entrance gate control device of FIG. 11;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining processing of the exit gate control device of FIG. 11;
FIG. 17 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of another communication terminal in FIG. 1;
18 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of another gate control device in FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating processing of another communication terminal in FIG. 1;
20 is a flowchart following FIG. 19 for explaining the processing of the other communication terminal of FIG. 1;
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating processing of a management device that manages the other gate control device of FIG. 18;
22 is a flowchart subsequent to FIG. 21 for explaining the processing of the management apparatus that manages the other gate control apparatus of FIG. 18;
FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining processing of another gate control device of FIG. 18;
24 is a block diagram showing a configuration of still another gate control device of FIG. 1. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Communication terminal
2 management devices
3-1 to 3-3 Gate control device
5-1 to 5-3 Entrance gate control device
6-1 to 6-3 Exit gate control device
11 CPU
12 ROM
13 RAM
14 Bus
15 I / O interface
16 Communication Department
17 Input section
18 Voice input / output
19 Display
20 Position detector
21 Memory unit
22 Non-contact communication part
31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
34 Bus
35 I / O interface
36 Communication Department
37 storage unit
51 Control unit
52 Input section
53 Display section
54 Gate drive
55 sensors
56 Communication Department
57 Reader / Writer
58 Memory

Claims (3)

Receiving means for receiving the traffic ID request information for requesting the traffic ID required to pass through the gate, transmitted from the information processing terminal possessed by the user;
Calculating means for calculating a toll for the gate based on the toll ID request information received by the receiving means;
Charging means for performing charging processing of the toll calculated by the calculating means;
Storage means for storing the traffic ID in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal based on the charging processing result by the charging means;
Depending on the traffic ID request information received by the receiving means, to the information processing terminal, transmitting means for transmitting the traffic ID stored in association with the telephone number of the information processing terminal by the storage means When,
Receiving means for accepting an input of the pass ID transmitted by the transmission means and displayed on the information processing terminal by the user, and a telephone number of the information processing terminal;
Whether the traffic ID and the telephone number accepted is valid by said accepting means, the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number, a combination of traffic ID and phone number stored by the storage means Determining means for determining whether or not they match ,
A traffic control unit that permits or disallows the gate of the user of the information processing terminal based on a determination result by the determination unit. The traffic ID includes the number of times used or amount information,
The determination means further includes a subtraction means for subtracting the use count or the amount information according to the passage of the gate when the passage ID and the telephone number are determined to be valid.
The determination means determines that the passage ID and the telephone number are not valid when the number of times of use or the amount information subtracted by the subtraction means does not remain for the passage of the gate. The traffic control device according to claim 1. A traffic control method for a traffic control device, comprising:
The traffic control device receives a traffic ID request information that is transmitted from an information processing terminal possessed by a user and that requests a traffic ID required to pass through a gate; and
A calculation step in which the toll control device calculates a toll for the gate based on the toll ID request information received by the processing in the receiving step;
A billing step in which the traffic control device performs a billing process for the toll calculated by the calculation step;
A storage step in which the traffic control device stores the traffic ID in a storage unit in association with a telephone number of the information processing terminal based on a charging processing result by the processing of the charging step;
The traffic control device associates the information processing terminal with the telephone number of the information processing terminal by the processing of the storage step for the information processing terminal according to the traffic ID request information received by the processing of the reception step. A transmission step of transmitting the passage ID stored in the storage unit ;
The passage control device is a step of accepting an input of the passage ID transmitted by the user and displayed on the information processing terminal by the user and the telephone number of the information processing terminal;
Whether or not the traffic ID and the telephone number accepted by the traffic control device in the process of the accepting step are valid, the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number is stored in the storage unit. A determination step for determining whether or not the combination of the traffic ID and the telephone number matches ,
The traffic control method includes: a traffic control step that permits or disallows the gate of the user of the information processing terminal based on a determination result obtained by the process of the determination step. .

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