JP5194967B2 - Ticket gate system - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a ticket gate system that performs entrance / exit management.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a ticket gate system including a boarding ticket gate that records a boarding station code on a commuter pass (storage medium) when a user gets on (enters) is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In the ticket gate system disclosed in Patent Document 1, when the user gets off (participates), it is possible to prevent unauthorized boarding by checking the boarding station code of the commuter pass with the getting-off ticket gate. . For example, in this ticket gate system, when a user purchases an entrance ticket at a station outside the area where the commuter pass can be used and gets on the station, and uses the commuter pass at the station within the usable area, The boarding station code is not recorded on the commuter pass. And it asks for payment of the charge from the boarding station to the station to get off.

JP-A-2-183886

  However, in the conventional ticket gate system disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, when a boarding ticket gate fails, the door of the ticket gate is opened and a user is allowed to enter. In this case, since the boarding station code is not recorded on the commuter pass, if the commuter pass is not processed by a staff member (for example, recording the boarding station code), it is said that users are prohibited from participating in the exit ticket gate There is an inconvenience. That is, in this ticket gate system, for example, when a boarding ticket gate fails, there is a problem that it is difficult to smoothly manage entrance / exit of users.

  This invention solves the subject mentioned above, The place made into the objective is providing the ticket gate system which can perform a user's entrance / exit management smoothly.

  The ticket gate system according to the present invention is accessed by the ticket gate machine through which the user passes, the first communication means for accessing the first entrance / exit information stored in the storage medium possessed by the user, and the first communication means. In a ticket gate system comprising first determination means for determining whether or not to allow a user to pass through the ticket gate based on the first ticket information, the second ticket information stored in the storage medium is contactless. Second communication means for accessing in a state, and second determination means for determining whether or not the user is allowed to pass through the ticket gate based on the second entry / exit information accessed by the second communication means I have.

  With this configuration, for example, the first entry / exit information stored in the storage medium using the first communication means when the first communication means (ticket gate) breaks down when entering at the boarding station. Even when it is impossible to access (update) the second entry / exit information stored in the storage medium, the second communication means can be accessed (updated). For this reason, when entering the exit station, when the user goes through a ticket gate that is not out of order, the second determination means does not process the first entry / exit information of the storage medium by the clerk. 2. Using the entry / exit information, it can be determined whether or not the user passes through the ticket gate.

  In the ticket gate system, the second determination unit is configured to determine again whether or not to allow the user to pass through the ticket gate when the first determination unit determines that the user does not pass through the ticket gate. It may be.

  By comprising in this way, when it determines with letting a user pass by the 1st determination means, it suppresses that the number of processes of the whole system increases by not performing the determination by a 2nd determination means. Can do.

  In the above ticket gate system, the second communication means may be configured to form a communication area wider than the communication area of the first communication means.

  By configuring in this way, when a plurality of ticket gates are installed, it is not necessary to provide the second communication means for each ticket gate, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts.

  In the ticket gate system, the second communication means may include a first communication device provided near the entrance of the ticket gate and a second communication device provided near the exit of the ticket gate.

  With this configuration, the first communication device can easily read the second entry / exit information stored in the storage medium when the user tries to pass through the ticket gate, and the second communication device When the user passes the ticket gate, the communication device can easily update the second entry / exit information stored in the storage medium.

  In the ticket gate system, the first communication means is configured to update the first entry / exit information stored in the storage medium when the user passes the ticket gate, and the second communication means is configured so that the user When passing through the ticket gate, the second entry / exit information stored in the storage medium may be updated.

  By comprising in this way, while being able to determine easily whether a user is allowed to pass in a ticket gate using the 1st entrance / exit information by the 1st judgment means, the 2nd judgment means, Using the second entry / exit information, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the user passes through the ticket gate.

  In the above ticket gate system, when the user enters the ticket gate, if the first entry information accessed by the first communication means indicates that it has entered, the first determination means indicates that the user has entered. It may be configured to be permitted.

  By configuring in this way, when the first entry / exit information of the storage medium is appropriate at the time of entry, the user can be permitted to enter by the first determination means.

  In the above ticket gate system, when the user enters the ticket gate, the first entry information accessed by the first communication means is in the state of entry, and the second entry accessed by the second communication means. When participation information shows that it is in the state which participated, you may be comprised so that a user's entrance may be permitted by the 2nd determination means.

  With this configuration, even when the first entry / exit information on the storage medium is not appropriate at the time of entry, if the second entry / exit information on the storage medium is appropriate, the second determination means can enter the user. Can be allowed.

  In the above ticket gate system, when the user enters the ticket gate, the first entry information accessed by the first communication means is in the state of entry, and the second entry accessed by the second communication means. When the entry information indicates that the entry state is entered, the second determination unit may be configured to prohibit entry of the user.

  By configuring in this way, when the first entry / exit information of the storage medium is not appropriate and the second entry / exit information of the storage medium is not appropriate at the time of entry, the second determination means can enter the user. Can be prohibited.

  In the ticket gate system, when the user enters the ticket gate, if the first entry information accessed by the first communication means indicates that it has entered, the first determination means indicates that the user has entered. It may be configured to be permitted.

  By configuring in this way, when the first entry / exit information of the storage medium is appropriate at the time of participation, the first determination unit can permit the user to participate.

  In the above ticket gate system, when the user enters the ticket gate, the first entry information accessed by the first communication means is in the state of participation, and the second entry accessed by the second communication means. When participation information shows that it is in the state which entered, it may be comprised so that a user's participation may be permitted by the 2nd determination means.

  By configuring in this way, even when the first entry / exit information of the storage medium is not appropriate at the time of participation, if the second entry / exit information of the storage medium is appropriate, the second determination means performs the user participation. Can be allowed.

  In the above ticket gate system, when the user enters the ticket gate, the first entry information accessed by the first communication means is in the state of participation, and the second entry accessed by the second communication means. When participation information shows that it is in the state which participated, you may be comprised so that a user's participation may be prohibited by a 2nd determination means.

  By configuring in this way, when the first entry / exit information of the storage medium is not appropriate and the second entry / exit information of the storage medium is not appropriate at the time of participation, the second determination means performs the user participation. Can be prohibited.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the ticket gate system which can perform a user's entrance / exit management smoothly can be provided.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the present invention is applied to a railway automatic ticket gate system which is an example of a ticket gate system.

  1 and 2 are diagrams showing an overall configuration of an automatic ticket gate system according to an embodiment of the present invention. 3 and 4 are diagrams for explaining the configuration of the IC card. First, with reference to FIGS. 1-4, the structure of the automatic ticket gate system 100 by this embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an automatic ticket gate system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an automatic ticket gate 10a for entrance, communication devices 20a and 30a provided in the vicinity of the automatic ticket gate 10a, and an automatic ticket gate for entry. It includes a ticket gate 10b, communication devices 20b and 30b provided in the vicinity of the automatic ticket gate 10b, and a server 40.

  The automatic ticket gate 10a and the communication devices 20a and 30a are installed at the A station. In FIG. 1A, only the automatic ticket gate 10a for entrance is shown for simplification, but an automatic ticket gate 10b for entry is actually installed. A plurality of automatic ticket gates 10a (10b) may be installed at station A. The communication devices 20a and 30a are examples of the “first communication device” and the “second communication device” in the present invention, respectively.

  The automatic ticket gate 10a is provided for permitting or prohibiting the passage of the user P carrying the IC card 50. Specifically, the automatic ticket gate 10a is provided with a door 11 that can be opened and closed. When the door 11 is opened, the passage of the user P is permitted, and when the door 11 is closed, the passage of the user P is prohibited. The

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the automatic ticket gate 10 a has a door control unit 12 that controls the opening / closing operation of the door 11, an antenna 13 for forming a communication area Ra <b> 1 (see FIG. 1), and an IC card 50. A read / write unit (hereinafter referred to as “R / W unit”) 14 for reading and writing, an interface (hereinafter referred to as “IF”) 15 for exchanging data with the server 40, a ROM, a RAM, and the like The memory | storage part 16 which consists of and CPU17 for controlling the operation | movement of each part are included. The antenna 13 and the R / W unit 14 are examples of the “first communication unit” of the present invention, and the CPU 17 is an example of the “first determination unit” of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the communication device 20a is provided above the entrance of the entrance automatic ticket gate 10a. That is, the communication device 20a is provided outside the ticket gate at station A. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the communication device 20a forms an IF 21 for exchanging data with the server 40, a storage unit 22 including a ROM and a RAM, and a communication area Ra2 (see FIG. 1). Antenna 23, a lead part 24 for reading the IC card 50, and a CPU 25 for controlling the operation of each part. The antenna 23 is configured to use, for example, UHF (Ultra High Frequency) band radio waves. For this reason, the communication area Ra2 is formed wider than the communication area Ra1, as shown in FIG.

  The communication device 30a is provided above the vicinity of the exit of the automatic ticket gate 10a for entrance. That is, the communication device 30a is provided in the ticket gate of the A station. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the communication device 30a forms an IF 31 for exchanging data with the server 40, a storage unit 32 including a ROM and a RAM, and a communication area Ra3 (see FIG. 1). Antenna 33, R / W unit 34 for reading and writing to IC card 50, and CPU 35 for controlling the operation of each unit. The antenna 33 is configured to use, for example, UHF band radio waves. For this reason, the communication area Ra3 is formed wider than the communication area Ra1, as shown in FIG.

  Automatic ticket gate 10b and communication devices 20b and 30b are installed at station B. In FIG. 1, only the automatic ticket gate 10b for participation is shown for simplification, but in reality, an automatic ticket gate 10a for entrance is also installed. A plurality of automatic ticket gates 10b (10a) may be installed at the B station. The communication devices 20b and 30b are examples of the “first communication device” and the “second communication device” in the present invention, respectively.

  The automatic ticket gate 10b is configured to form a communication area Rb1. The other configuration of the automatic ticket gate 10b is the same as that of the automatic ticket gate 10a described above.

  The communication device 20b is provided above the entrance of the automatic ticket gate 10b for participation. That is, the communication device 20b is provided in the ticket gate of the B station. Further, the communication device 20b is configured to form a communication area Rb2 wider than the communication area Rb1. The other configuration of the communication device 20b is the same as that of the communication device 20a described above.

  The communication device 30b is provided above the exit of the automatic ticket gate 10b for participation. That is, the communication device 30b is provided outside the ticket gate of the B station. The communication device 30b is configured to form a communication area Rb3 that is wider than the communication area Rb1. The other configuration of the communication device 30b is the same as that of the communication device 30a described above.

  The server 40 is installed in a staff room at station B. As shown in FIG. 2, the server 40 includes an IF 41, a storage unit 42 including a ROM, a RAM, a hard disk, and the like, and a CPU 43 for controlling the operation of each unit. The IF 41 is provided for exchanging data with the automatic ticket gates 10a and 10b and the communication devices 20a, 30a, 20b and 30b. The CPU 43 is an example of the “second determination unit” in the present invention.

  The IC card 50 is a non-contact type, and includes a communication unit 51, storage units 52 and 53 such as a ROM and a RAM, and a CPU 54 for controlling the operation of each unit, as shown in FIG. . The communication unit 51 is provided to communicate with the automatic ticket gates 10a and 10b and the communication devices 20a, 30a, 20b and 30b. The IC card 50 is an example of the “storage medium” in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the storage unit 52 stores ticket data accessed by the automatic ticket gates 10a and 10b. Specifically, the ticket data includes “ticket status”, “terminal ID”, “use date”, “use time”, “use station code”, “use station name”, “corner / unit number” and “ “Entry / exit information” is stored in the storage unit 52. The “ticket status” includes “ticket type”, “start date”, “end date”, “departure station code”, “arrival station code”, and “remaining information”. The “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 is an example of the “first entry / exit information” in the present invention.

  “Ticket type” indicates the type of ticket such as commuter pass and prepaid card. “Start date” indicates the use start date of the ticket, and “End date” indicates the use end date of the ticket. That is, the validity period of the ticket is indicated by “start date” and “end date”. The “departure station code” indicates the start station of the section where the ticket can be used, and the “arrival station code” indicates the end station of the section where the ticket can be used. That is, the usable section of the ticket is indicated by “departure station code” and “arrival station code”. “Remaining information” indicates the remaining amount of the ticket.

  “Terminal ID” indicates an identification number assigned to the IC card 50. “Use date” indicates the date when the IC card 50 passes the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b), and “Use time” indicates the time when the IC card 50 passes the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b). Show. The “use station code” indicates the line district and station order of the station where the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b) through which the IC card 50 has been installed, and the “use station name” is the automatic ticket gate through which the IC card 50 has passed. The station name where 10a (10b) is installed is shown. The “corner / number” indicates the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b) through which the IC card 50 has passed.

  “Entry / exit information” indicates whether or not the IC card 50 has entered the ticket gate of the station. The “entrance / exit information” indicates that, for example, when the entrance bit is stored, the IC card 50 is in the state of entering the ticket gate of the station, and when the entrance bit is erased, the IC card 50 It shows that the card 50 is in a state where it has entered the station outside the ticket gate. Note that “R” and “W” in the access right column indicate that they have read and write access rights, respectively.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the storage unit 53 stores ticket data accessed by the communication devices 20a, 30a, 20b, and 30b. Specifically, “terminal ID” and “entrance / exit information” are stored in the storage unit 53 as ticket data. The same identification number as the “terminal ID” in the storage unit 52 is assigned to the “terminal ID” in the storage unit 53. The “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 is an example of the “second entry / exit information” in the present invention.

  5 and 6 are flowcharts for explaining the entrance process of the automatic ticket gate system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Next, the entrance process of the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, a case where the user P who has the IC card 50 intends to pass through the automatic ticket gate 10a for entrance provided at the station A will be described.

  First, in the normal automatic ticket gate system 100 (see FIG. 1), in step S1 of FIG. 5, the communication device 20a (see FIG. 1) causes the IC card 50 (see FIG. 1) possessed by the user P to be in the communication area. It is determined whether or not Ra2 (see FIG. 1) has been entered. Specifically, the CPU 25 (see FIG. 2) of the communication device 20a determines whether the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Ra2 using the antenna 23 (see FIG. 2). When the communication device 20a determines that the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Ra2, the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if the communication device 20a determines that the IC card 50 has not entered the communication area Ra2, step S1 is repeated.

  Next, in step S2, the communication device 20a reads the ticket data (see FIG. 4) stored in the storage unit 53 (see FIG. 3) of the IC card 50. Specifically, the “terminal ID” and “entrance / exit information” stored in the storage unit 53 are read by the CPU 25 using the antenna 23 and the lead unit 24 (see FIG. 2).

  Then, the CPU 25 transmits the read “terminal ID” and “entrance / exit information” to the server 40 (see FIG. 2) via the IF 21 (see FIG. 2). At this time, in the server 40, the “entrance / exit information” received from the communication device 20a via the IF 41 (see FIG. 2) is stored in the storage unit 42 by the CPU 43 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, the “entrance / exit information” is associated with the “terminal ID” and stored in the storage unit 42 as “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53.

  Next, in step S3, it is determined by the automatic ticket gate 10a (see FIG. 1) whether or not the IC card 50 possessed by the user P has entered the communication area Ra1 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, the CPU 17 (see FIG. 2) of the automatic ticket gate 10a determines whether or not the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Ra1 using the antenna 13 (see FIG. 2). When the automatic ticket gate 10a determines that the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Ra1, the process proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, if the automatic ticket gate 10a determines that the IC card 50 has not entered the communication area Ra1, step S3 is repeated.

  Next, in step S4, the ticket data (see FIG. 4) stored in the storage unit 52 (see FIG. 3) of the IC card 50 is read by the automatic ticket gate 10a. Specifically, the CPU 17 reads the “ticket status”, “terminal ID”, and “entrance / exit information” stored in the storage unit 52 using the antenna 13 and the R / W unit 14 (see FIG. 2). Done. The CPU 17 stores the read ticket data in the storage unit 16 (see FIG. 2).

  Next, in step S5, the automatic ticket gate 10a determines whether or not there is an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52. When the automatic ticket gate 10a determines that there is no entry bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52, the “entrance / exit information” in the IC card 50 is appropriate, and the process proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, when the automatic ticket gate 10a determines that there is an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52, the process proceeds to step S11 in order to confirm the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53. . Specifically, the CPU 17 inquires of the server 40 about “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53 via the IF 15.

  Next, in step S6, the automatic ticket gate 10a determines whether or not the “ticket state” in the storage unit 52 is appropriate. Specifically, it is determined by the automatic ticket gate 10a whether the validity period and usable section of the IC card 50 are appropriate. When the automatic ticket gate 10a determines that the “ticket state” in the storage unit 52 is appropriate, the process proceeds to step S7. On the other hand, when the automatic ticket gate 10a determines that the “ticket state” in the storage unit 52 is not appropriate, the process proceeds to step S12.

  Next, in step S7, the entrance of the user P is permitted by the automatic ticket gate 10a. Specifically, the door 11 (see FIG. 2) is opened by the CPU 17 using the door control unit 12 (see FIG. 2).

  Next, in step S8, the automatic ticket gate 10a writes an entrance bit to “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 of the IC card 50. Specifically, the CPU 17 writes the entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 of the IC card 50 using the antenna 13 and the R / W unit 14. At this time, the "use date", "use time", "use station code", "use station name", and "corner / unit number" in the storage unit 52 of the IC card 50 are also updated by the automatic ticket gate 10a. . If there is an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 (No in step S5), the “entrance / exit information” is updated in that state.

  Then, the updated “use date”, “use time”, “use station code”, “use station name”, “corner / unit number” and “entrance / exit information” updated by the CPU 17 together with the “terminal ID”, It is transmitted to the server 40 via the IF 15 (see FIG. 2). At this time, in the server 40, the “use date”, “use time”, “use station code”, “use station name”, “corner / unit number” received from the automatic ticket gate 10 a via the IF 41 by the CPU 43. The “entrance / exit information” is stored in the storage unit 42 in association with the “terminal ID”. This “entrance / exit information” is separate from the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53, and “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 52 (“entrance / exit information” received from the automatic ticket gate 10a). Information ") is stored in the storage unit 42.

  Next, in step S9, the communication device 30a (see FIG. 1) determines whether or not the IC card 50 possessed by the user P has entered the communication area Ra3 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, the CPU 35 (see FIG. 2) of the communication device 30a determines whether or not the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Ra3 using the antenna 33 (see FIG. 2). When the communication device 30a determines that the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Ra3, the process proceeds to step S10. On the other hand, if the communication device 30a determines that the IC card 50 has not entered the communication area Ra3, step S9 is repeated.

  Next, in step S10, the “terminal ID” stored in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50 is read by the communication device 30a, and the IC card possessed by the user P who has passed the automatic ticket gate 10a. In this case, the admission bit is written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50 by the communication device 30a. Specifically, the CPU 35 writes an entrance bit in “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50 using the antenna 33 and the R / W unit 34 (see FIG. 2).

  Then, the CPU 35 transmits the updated “entrance / exit information” together with the “terminal ID” to the server 40 via the IF 31 (see FIG. 2). At this time, in the server 40, the “entrance / exit information” received from the communication device 30 a via the IF 41 is stored in the storage unit 42 by the CPU 43. Specifically, the “entrance / exit information” is associated with the “terminal ID” and stored in the storage unit 42 as “entrance / exit information” stored in the storage unit 53. Thereafter, the admission process ends.

  In this embodiment, in step S <b> 11, the server 40 determines whether there is no entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53. When the server 40 determines that there is no entry bit in the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53, the “entrance / exit information” of the IC card 50 is appropriate, and the process proceeds to step S6. . Specifically, the CPU 43 responds to the automatic ticket gate 10a via the IF 41 that the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 is appropriate. On the other hand, if it is determined by the server 40 that the “entry / entry information” read from the storage unit 53 has an entrance bit, the “entry / entry information” of the IC card 50 is not appropriate, and the process proceeds to step S12. .

  Next, in step S12, the automatic ticket gate 10a prohibits the entry of the user P. Specifically, the door 11 is closed by the CPU 17 using the door control unit 12. Thereafter, the admission process ends.

  As described above, the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment has no entry bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 or the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 in normal times (step S5 or step S11). Yes), the user P having the IC card 50 is permitted to enter (step S7), and the entrance bit is written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 and the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 (step S7). S8 and step S10).

  In addition, when the automatic ticket gate 10a breaks down, the door of the automatic ticket gate 10a is opened by a staff member. And in the automatic ticket gate system 100, the process of step S1, S2, S9 and S10 of FIG. 6 is performed. That is, the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment writes an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 when the user P who owns the IC card 50 enters when the automatic ticket gate 10a breaks down. (Step S10). At this time, no entrance bit is written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52.

  7 and 8 are flowcharts for explaining the entry process of the automatic ticket gate system according to the embodiment of the present invention. Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, 7 and 8, the entry process of the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the following description, a case will be described in which the user P carrying the IC card 50 tries to pass through the automatic ticket gate 10b for participation provided at the B station.

  First, in the normal automatic ticket gate system 100 (see FIG. 1), in step S21 in FIG. 7, the IC card 50 (see FIG. 1) possessed by the user P is placed in the communication area by the communication device 20b (see FIG. 1). It is determined whether or not Rb2 (see FIG. 1) has been entered. Specifically, the CPU 25 (see FIG. 2) of the communication device 20b determines whether or not the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Rb2 using the antenna 23 (see FIG. 2). When the communication device 20b determines that the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Rb2, the process proceeds to step S22. On the other hand, if the communication device 20b determines that the IC card 50 has not entered the communication area Rb2, step S21 is repeated.

  Next, in step S22, the communication device 20b reads the ticket data (see FIG. 4) stored in the storage unit 53 (see FIG. 3) of the IC card 50. Specifically, the “terminal ID” and “entrance / exit information” stored in the storage unit 53 are read by the CPU 25 using the antenna 23 and the lead unit 24 (see FIG. 2).

  Then, the CPU 25 transmits the read “terminal ID” and “entrance / exit information” to the server 40 (see FIG. 2) via the IF 21 (see FIG. 2). At this time, in the server 40, the “entrance / exit information” received from the communication device 20b via the IF 41 (see FIG. 2) is stored in the storage unit 42 by the CPU 43 (see FIG. 2). Specifically, the “entrance / exit information” is associated with the “terminal ID” and stored in the storage unit 42 as “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53.

  Next, in step S23, it is determined by the automatic ticket gate 10b (see FIG. 1) whether or not the IC card 50 possessed by the user P has entered the communication area Rb1 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, the CPU 17 (see FIG. 2) of the automatic ticket gate 10b determines whether the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Rb1 using the antenna 13 (see FIG. 2). When the automatic ticket gate 10b determines that the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Rb1, the process proceeds to step S24. On the other hand, if the automatic ticket gate 10b determines that the IC card 50 has not entered the communication area Rb1, step S23 is repeated.

  Next, in step S24, the ticket gate (see FIG. 4) stored in the storage unit 52 (see FIG. 3) of the IC card 50 is read by the automatic ticket gate 10b. Specifically, the CPU 17 reads the “ticket status”, “terminal ID”, and “entrance / exit information” stored in the storage unit 52 using the antenna 13 and the R / W unit 14 (see FIG. 2). Done. The CPU 17 stores the read ticket data in the storage unit 16 (see FIG. 2).

  Next, in step S25, the automatic ticket gate 10b determines whether or not there is an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52. If it is determined by the automatic ticket gate 10b that there is an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52, the “entrance / exit information” of the IC card 50 is appropriate, and the process proceeds to step S26. On the other hand, if the automatic ticket gate 10b determines that there is no entry bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52, the process proceeds to step S31 to confirm the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53. . Specifically, the CPU 17 inquires of the server 40 about “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53 via the IF 15.

  Next, in step S26, the automatic ticket gate 10b determines whether or not the “ticket state” in the storage unit 52 is appropriate. Specifically, it is determined by the automatic ticket gate 10b whether the remaining amount of the IC card 50, the valid period, the usable section, and the like are appropriate. When the automatic ticket gate 10b determines that the “ticket state” in the storage unit 52 is appropriate, the process proceeds to step S27. On the other hand, when the automatic ticket gate 10b determines that the “ticket state” in the storage unit 52 is not appropriate, the process proceeds to step S32.

  Next, in step S27, participation of the user P is permitted by the automatic ticket gate 10b. Specifically, the door 11 (see FIG. 2) is opened by the CPU 17 using the door control unit 12 (see FIG. 2).

  Next, in step S28, the automatic ticket gate 10b erases the entrance bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 of the IC card 50. Specifically, the CPU 17 erases the entrance bit of “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 of the IC card 50 using the antenna 13 and the R / W unit 14. At this time, by the automatic ticket gate 10b, the “remaining information”, “use date”, “use time”, “use station code”, “use station name” and “corner / unit number” in the storage unit 52 of the IC card 50 are used. Is also updated. If there is no entry bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 (No in step S25), the “entrance / exit information” is updated in that state.

  Then, the updated “remaining information”, “use date”, “use time”, “use station code”, “use station name”, “corner / unit number” and “entrance / exit information” are updated by the CPU 17. Together with the “terminal ID”, it is transmitted to the server 40 via the IF 15 (see FIG. 2). At this time, in the server 40, the “remaining information”, “use date”, “use time”, “use station code”, “use station name”, “use station name” received from the automatic ticket gate 10b via the IF 41 by the CPU 43. The “corner / number” and “entrance / exit information” are stored in the storage unit 42 in association with the “terminal ID”. This “entrance / exit information” is separate from the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53, and “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 52 (“entrance / exit information” received from the automatic ticket gate 10b). Information ") is stored in the storage unit 42.

  Next, in step S29, it is determined by the communication device 30b (see FIG. 1) whether or not the IC card 50 possessed by the user P has entered the communication area Rb3 (see FIG. 1). Specifically, the CPU 35 (see FIG. 2) of the communication device 30b determines whether the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Rb3 using the antenna 33 (see FIG. 2). When the communication device 30b determines that the IC card 50 has entered the communication area Rb3, the process proceeds to step S30. On the other hand, if the communication device 30b determines that the IC card 50 has not entered the communication area Rb3, step S29 is repeated.

  Next, in step S30, the “terminal ID” stored in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50 is read by the communication device 30b, and the IC card possessed by the user P who has passed the automatic ticket gate 10b. In this case, the communication device 30b erases the entrance bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50. Specifically, the CPU 35 erases the entrance bit of “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50 using the antenna 33 and the R / W unit 34 (see FIG. 2).

  Then, the CPU 35 transmits the updated “entrance / exit information” together with the “terminal ID” to the server 40 via the IF 31 (see FIG. 2). At this time, in the server 40, the “entrance / exit information” received from the communication device 30 b via the IF 41 is stored in the storage unit 42 by the CPU 43. Specifically, the “entrance / exit information” is associated with the “terminal ID” and stored in the storage unit 42 as “entrance / exit information” stored in the storage unit 53. Thereafter, the entry process ends.

  In the present embodiment, in step S31, the server 40 determines whether or not there is an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53. If it is determined by the server 40 that the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53 has an entrance bit, the “entrance / exit information” of the IC card 50 is appropriate, and the process proceeds to step S26. . Specifically, the CPU 43 responds to the automatic ticket gate 10b via the IF 41 that the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 is appropriate. On the other hand, if the server 40 determines that there is no entry bit in the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53, the “entrance / exit information” of the IC card 50 is not appropriate, and the process proceeds to step S32. .

  Next, in step S32, participation of the user P is prohibited by the automatic ticket gate 10b. Specifically, the door 11 is closed by the CPU 17 using the door control unit 12. Thereafter, the entry process ends.

  As described above, the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment normally has an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 or the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 (step S25 or step S31). Yes), the user P having the IC card 50 is permitted to participate (step S27), and the entry bits of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 and the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 are deleted (step S27). Step S28 and step S30) are configured.

  Further, when the automatic ticket gate 10b breaks down, an attendant opens the door 11 of the automatic ticket gate 10b. Then, in the automatic ticket gate system 100, the processes of steps S21, S22, S29 and S30 in FIG. 8 are performed. That is, the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment erases the entrance bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 when the user P having the IC card 50 participates when the automatic ticket gate 10b fails. (Step S30). At this time, the entrance bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 is not erased.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, for example, when the user P holding the IC card 50 enters, an entrance bit is written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 due to a failure of the automatic ticket gate 10a. Even when there is not, the entry bit is written in the “entrance / exit information” of the storage unit 53 (step S10 in FIG. 6), so that the server 40 stores the entry bit when the user P holding the IC card 50 participates. Since it is determined that there is an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” of the unit 53 (Yes in step S31 in FIG. 7), the participation of the user P is permitted (step S27 in FIG. 7). Therefore, in the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment, even if the automatic ticket gate 10a for entrance breaks down, there is no need to perform processing on the IC card 50 by an attendant, so that the entrance / exit management of the user P is smoothly performed. It can be carried out.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the user P having the IC card 50 enters, the entrance bit is not properly written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 in step S8 of FIG. In this case, the entry bit is written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 (step S10 in FIG. 5), so that when the user P holding the IC card 50 participates, the server 40 causes the storage unit to Since it is determined that there is an entrance bit in 53 “entrance / exit information” (Yes in step S31 of FIG. 7), the participation of the user P is permitted (step S27 of FIG. 7). Therefore, in the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment, even if the entrance bit is not properly written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52, it is not necessary for the attendant to process the IC card 50. The entrance / exit management of the person P can be performed smoothly.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the user P having the IC card 50 enters, if there is no entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 (Yes in step S5 in FIG. 5), the use is made. By allowing the person P to enter (step S7 in FIG. 5) and not performing the process in step S11 in FIG. 5, it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of processes in the automatic ticket gate system 100.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the user P having the IC card 50 participates, the entry bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 is not erased due to a failure of the automatic ticket gate 10b. The entry bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 is erased (step S30 in FIG. 8), so that when the user P holding the IC card 50 next enters, the server 40 causes the storage unit Since it is determined that there is no entrance bit in 53 “entrance / exit information” (Yes in step S11 in FIG. 5), entry of the user P is permitted (step S7 in FIG. 5). Therefore, in the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment, even if the automatic ticket gate 10b for participation breaks down, it is not necessary for the attendant to perform processing on the IC card 50. Therefore, the entrance / exit management of the user P is smoothly performed. It can be carried out.

  In the present embodiment, for example, when the user P carrying the IC card 50 participates, the entrance bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 is not properly erased in step S28 of FIG. Even in this case, the entry bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 is erased (step S30 in FIG. 7), so that the user 40 who owns the IC card 50 enters the next time by the server 40. Since it is determined that there is no entry bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 (Yes in step S11 in FIG. 5), the entry of the user P is permitted (step S7 in FIG. 5). Therefore, in the automatic ticket gate system 100 according to the present embodiment, even if the entrance bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 is not properly erased, it is not necessary for the attendant to process the IC card 50. The entrance / exit management of the person P can be performed smoothly.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the user P having the IC card 50 participates, if there is an entrance bit in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 (Yes in step S25 in FIG. 7), the use is made. By allowing the person P to participate (step S27 in FIG. 7) and not performing the process in step S31 in FIG. 7, an increase in the number of processes in the automatic ticket gate system 100 can be suppressed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the communication apparatus 20a (20b) is provided in the vicinity of the entrance of the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b), so that the user P who wants to pass through the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b) easily possesses it. The ticket data in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50 can be read.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an IC card possessed by the user P passing through the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b) can be easily provided by providing the communication device 30a (30b) near the exit of the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b). The “entrance / exit information” in the 50 storage units 53 can be updated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by configuring the communication areas Ra2 and Ra3 (Rb2 and Rb3) to be wider than the communication area Ra1 (Rb1), when a plurality of automatic ticket gates 10a (10b) are installed, Since it is not necessary to provide the communication devices 20a and 30a (20b and 30b) for each automatic ticket gate 10a (10b), it is possible to suppress an increase in the number of parts.

  In the present embodiment, even when there is a user P who passes the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b) using an unauthorized method, the communication device 20a and 30a (20b and 30b) and the server 40 It is possible to grasp the usage status of the user P who has passed using a simple method.

  The present invention can employ various embodiments other than those described above. For example, although the railway automatic ticket gate system 100 is shown as an example of the ticket gate system in the above embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be applied to a ticket gate system that manages entrance / exit of amusement parks and event venues. Good.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the automatic ticket gate system 100 which performs entrance / exit management in two points (A station and B station) was shown, not only this but entrance / exit management is performed in one place or three or more places. The present invention may be applied to a ticket gate system.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although IC card 50 was shown as an example of a storage medium, not only this but a mobile telephone etc. may be used as a storage medium.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although CPU17 of the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b) was shown as an example of a 1st determination means, it is not restricted to this, You may use CPU43 of the server 40 as a 1st determination means.

  In the above embodiment, the antenna 13 and the R / W unit 14 which are examples of the first communication unit and the CPU 17 which is an example of the first determination unit are provided in the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the antenna 13 and the R / W unit 14 that are examples of the first communication unit and the CPU 17 that is an example of the first determination unit may be provided separately from the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b). .

  In the above embodiment, the “terminal ID” and the “entrance / exit information” are stored as ticket data in the storage unit 53. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition to “terminal ID” and “entrance / exit information”, “use time” and the like may be stored.

  Moreover, although the example in which the server 40 is installed in the staff room of the B station is shown in the above embodiment, the server 40 may be installed in other places such as the staff room of the A station. .

  In the above embodiment, the storage unit 52 stores ticket data accessed by the automatic ticket gates 10a and 10b, and the storage unit 53 stores ticket data accessed by the communication devices 20a, 30a, 20b, and 30b. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and ticket data accessed by the automatic ticket gates 10a and 10b and ticket data accessed by the communication devices 20a, 30a, 20b and 30b are stored. Only one storage unit may be provided on the IC card 50.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the automatic ticket gate system 100 provided with the automatic ticket gate 10a for entrance and the automatic ticket gate 10b for participation was shown, it is not restricted to this, According to the modification of this embodiment shown in FIG. Like the automatic ticket gate system 200, an automatic ticket gate 10c for entering and leaving may be provided. The automatic ticket gate 10c includes an entrance door 11a, a door control unit 12a, an antenna 13a and an R / W unit 14a, and an entrance door 11b, a door control unit 12b, an antenna 13b and an R / W unit 14b. It is out. The configuration of the door 11a (11b), the door control unit 12a (12b), the antenna 13a (13b), and the R / W unit 14a (14b) is the same as that of the door 11, the door control unit 12, the antenna 13 and R described above. This is the same as the / W unit 14. Communication devices 20c and 30c are provided so as to sandwich the automatic ticket gate 10c. The configurations of the communication devices 20c and 30c are the same as those of the communication device 30a (30b) described above. In addition, the communication device 20c provided outside the ticket gate is configured to function as the communication devices 20a and 30b described above. The communication device 30c provided in the ticket gate is configured to function as the communication devices 20b and 30a described above.

  In the above embodiment, the “ticket status”, “terminal ID”, and “entrance / exit” stored in the storage unit 52 by the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b) in step S4 in FIG. 5 (step S24 in FIG. 7). Although the example in which the “information” is read is shown, the present invention is not limited to this, and the “ticket status”, “terminal ID”, “use date”, “ The “use time”, “use station code”, “use station name”, “corner / unit number”, and “entrance / exit information” may be read.

  In the above embodiment, the admission bit is written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 after permitting admission (step S7 in FIG. 5) (step S8 in FIG. 5). However, the admission permission may be given after the admission bit is written in the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the entry bit of the “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 52 is erased (step S28 in FIG. 7) after allowing the entry (step S27 in FIG. 7). However, the admission permission may be given after the admission bit of the “entry / entry information” in the storage unit 52 is erased.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although CPU43 of the server 40 was shown as an example of a 2nd determination means, it is not restricted to this, You may use CPU17 of the automatic ticket gate 10a (10b) as a 2nd determination means.

  In step S10 (FIG. 5) of the above embodiment, the communication device 30a refers to the server 40 to determine whether the IC card 50 has moved from the communication area Ra2 to the communication area Ra3. It may be determined whether or not the card 50 is an IC card possessed by the user P who has passed through the automatic ticket gate 10a. Further, by determining whether or not the IC card 50 is permitted to enter by the automatic ticket gate 10a (step S7 in FIG. 5), the user P possessed by the IC card 50 passes through the automatic ticket gate 10a. It may be determined whether the card is an IC card.

  In step S30 (FIG. 7) of the above embodiment, the communication device 30b refers to the server 40 to determine whether or not the IC card 50 has moved from the communication area Rb2 to the communication area Rb3. It may be determined whether or not the card 50 is an IC card possessed by the user P who has passed through the automatic ticket gate 10b. Further, by determining whether or not the IC card 50 is allowed to participate by the automatic ticket gate 10b (step S27 in FIG. 7), the user P possessed by the IC card 50 passes the automatic ticket gate 10b. It may be determined whether the card is an IC card.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the server 40 determines whether or not the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53 has an entrance bit in step S11 of FIG. First, a communication device (not shown) is provided above the automatic ticket gate 10 a, and the communication device reads “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50 and reads “entry information” read from the storage unit 53. It may be determined whether or not there is an entry bit in the “entry information”.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the server 40 determines whether or not the “entrance / exit information” read from the storage unit 53 includes an entrance bit in step S31 of FIG. First, a communication device (not shown) is provided above the automatic ticket gate 10b, and the communication device reads “entrance / exit information” in the storage unit 53 of the IC card 50 and “input / output” read from the storage unit 53. It may be determined whether or not there is an entrance bit in the “entry information”.

It is the schematic which showed the whole structure of the automatic ticket gate system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the whole structure of the automatic ticket gate system of FIG. It is the block diagram which showed the structure of the IC card. It is a figure for demonstrating the memory | storage part of an IC card. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the entrance process of the automatic ticket gate system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the entrance process of the automatic ticket gate system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the participation process of the automatic ticket gate system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the participation process of the automatic ticket gate system by one Embodiment of this invention. It is the block diagram which showed the whole structure of the automatic ticket gate system by the modification of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10a, 10b, 10c Automatic ticket gates (ticket gates)
13, 13a, 13b Antenna (first communication means)
14, 14a, 14b R / W unit (first communication means)
17 CPU (first determination means)
20a, 20b communication device (first communication device, second communication means)
30a, 30b communication device (second communication device, second communication means)
20c, 30c communication device (first communication device, second communication device, second communication means)
43 CPU (second determination means)
50 IC card (storage medium)
100, 200 Automatic ticket gate system (ticket gate system)

Claims (11)

Ticket gates that users pass through,
First communication means for accessing first entry / exit information stored in a storage medium possessed by the user;
In a ticket gate system comprising: first determination means for determining whether or not to allow a user to pass through the ticket gate based on first entry / exit information accessed by the first communication means;
Second communication means for accessing the second entrance / exit information stored in the storage medium in a non-contact state;
A ticket gate system, further comprising second determination means for determining whether or not a user is allowed to pass through the ticket gate based on second entry / exit information accessed by the second communication means. In the ticket gate system according to claim 1,
The second determination unit is configured to determine again whether or not to allow the user to pass through the ticket gate when the first determination unit determines that the user does not pass through the ticket gate. A ticket gate system characterized by that. In the ticket gate system according to claim 1 or 2,
The ticket gate system, wherein the second communication means is configured to form a communication area wider than the communication area of the first communication means. In the ticket gate system according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The ticket gate system, wherein the second communication means includes a first communication device provided near the entrance of the ticket gate and a second communication device provided near the exit of the ticket gate. In the ticket gate system according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The first communication means is configured to update the first entry / exit information stored in the storage medium when a user passes the ticket gate,
The ticket gate system, wherein the second communication means is configured to update the second entrance / exit information stored in the storage medium when a user passes the ticket gate. In the ticket gate system according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
When the user enters the ticket gate, if the first entry information accessed by the first communication means indicates that it has entered, the first determination means indicates that the user has entered the ticket gate. A ticket gate system characterized by being configured to be permitted. The ticket gate system according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
When the user enters the ticket gate, it indicates that the first entry / exit information accessed by the first communication means has entered, and the second entry accessed by the second communication means. The ticket gate system is configured such that when the participation information indicates that the user has entered, the second determination means allows the user to enter. In the ticket gate system according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
When the user enters the ticket gate, it indicates that the first entry / exit information accessed by the first communication means has entered, and the second entry accessed by the second communication means. The ticket gate system is configured such that when the participation information indicates that the user has entered, the second determination means prohibits the user from entering. The ticket gate system according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
When the user enters the ticket gate, if the first entry information accessed by the first communication means indicates that it is in an entry state, the first determination means indicates that the user has entered. A ticket gate system characterized by being configured to be permitted. The ticket gate system according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
When the user enters the ticket gate, the first entry information accessed by the first communication means is in a state of participation, and the second entry accessed by the second communication means is displayed. The ticket gate system is configured such that when the participation information indicates that the user has entered, the second determination means permits the user to participate. The ticket gate system according to any one of claims 1 to 10,
When the user enters the ticket gate, the first entry information accessed by the first communication means is in a state of participation, and the second entry accessed by the second communication means is displayed. The ticket gate system, wherein when the participation information indicates that it is in a state of participation, the second determination means prohibits the user from participating.

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