JP5928019B2 - Gate device, gate system, and gate device traffic control method - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gate device, a gate system, and a gate device passage control method for restricting (permitting / prohibiting) passage of a user in a passage by using ticket information printed on a ticket surface with a barcode.

  Conventionally, a ticket gate process for a user who enters a station or a user who enters from a station is performed by an automatic ticket gate at a ticket gate of a station. As is well known, the automatic ticket gate accepts a ticket held by a user passing through the ticket gate and reads the ticket information recorded on the ticket. Based on the read ticket information, the automatic ticket gate determines whether or not to allow the user to pass through the ticket gate and restricts the user from passing through the ticket gate according to the determination result.

  In addition, the ticket used is a magnetic ticket or a non-contact IC ticket that can record (write) entrance information and entry information with an automatic ticket gate at the time of ticket gate processing. The magnetic ticket records the ticket information as magnetic data on a magnetic sheet pasted on one side (back side). The non-contact IC ticket has a wireless communication function and records ticket information as electronic data in a built-in memory.

  Since non-contact IC tickets are more expensive than magnetic tickets, when used as a single-use ticket such as a ticket, it is necessary to construct a system that can be collected and reused to reduce running costs. On the other hand, the use of magnetic tickets has been a factor that hinders downsizing of automatic ticket gates. Specifically, in order to process a magnetic ticket, the automatic ticket gate must include a mechanism unit for transporting the magnetic ticket and a mechanism unit for reading and writing the ticket information for the magnetic ticket being transported. Don't be.

  For this reason, a ticket gate system is proposed that performs ticket gate processing using a ticket (hereinafter referred to as a QR ticket) in which ticket information is printed with a two-dimensional barcode (for example, a QR code (registered trademark)). (See Patent Documents 1 and 2, etc.). In this ticket gate system, the automatic ticket gate does not have to include a transport mechanism that transports the QR ticket. Also, QR tickets are cheaper than not only non-contact IC tickets but also magnetic tickets.

JP 2006-59249 A JP 2011-175550 A

  However, even when the QR ticket is used as a ticket, it is necessary to collect the used QR ticket in order to sufficiently secure the security against unauthorized use of the ticket such as reuse and ticket.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gate device, a gate system, and a gate device traffic control method capable of appropriately collecting a pass ticket in which ticket information is printed as a barcode on a ticket surface.

  In order to achieve the above object, the automatic ticket gate of the present invention is configured as follows.

  The gate device according to the present invention is, for example, an automatic ticket gate installed at a ticket gate of a station or an entrance / exit gate installed at an entrance / exit of a theme park.

This gate device does not permit the passage of the user in the passage unless the ticket information printed with the barcode on the ticket surface is appropriate.

The reading unit optically reads the ticket information printed with a barcode on the ticket surface of the pass ticket possessed by the user . The collection unit collects the pass ticket that the user has inserted into the slot. Considering the user's operability, etc., the insertion slot uses a bar code optically so that the operation of causing the reading unit to read the ticket information and the operation of inserting the pass ticket into the insertion slot can be performed in a series of flows. It is preferable to provide in the vicinity of the optical reading area. The collection control unit controls the collection operation of the pass ticket in the collection unit.

In addition, when the ticket information read from the pass ticket by the reading unit is appropriate and the collection unit collects the pass ticket inserted into the slot , the pass control unit uses the pass ticket in the passage. to allow the passage of people. A traffic control part restricts a user's traffic in a passage, for example by opening and closing a door located in the exit side of a passage. Specifically, the door is opened when passage is permitted, and the door is closed when passage is not permitted (prohibited).

  In this way, the passage control unit sets the passage ticket to be inserted into the insertion slot as a condition for permitting passage of the passage, so that the used passage ticket can be properly collected.

In consideration of a pass ticket that is not used at the time of participation (for example, a coupon ticket or a one-day ticket), the pass control unit determines that there is no need to collect it in the recovery unit based on the ticket information read by the reading unit. As for the pass ticket, if the ticket information read by the reading unit is appropriate, it is preferable to allow the user to pass through the passage without collecting the pass ticket .

Further, the collection control unit has a collection operation start function for starting the collection operation of the pass ticket in the collection unit if the ticket information read by the reading unit is appropriate, and the user who has reached the insertion determination position defined in the passage. If the passing ticket is not inserted in the slot, the collection operation pause function that temporarily stops the collection operation of the passing ticket in the collection unit started by the collecting operation start function, and the determination position without inserting the passing ticket into the slot When the user who has reached the position returns to the entrance side of the passage from the insertion determination position, the user has a collection operation resuming function for resuming the collection operation of the pass ticket suspended by the collection operation pausing function.
For this reason, if the ticket information read by the reading unit is appropriate, the collection operation start function starts the collection operation of the passing ticket in the collecting unit, and the user holding the passing ticket inserts the passing ticket. When it reaches the insertion determination position defined in the passage without being inserted into the mouth, the collection operation of the collection ticket is temporarily stopped by the collection operation pause function. Therefore, when a user who has a pass ticket for which the ticket information was appropriate reaches the insertion determination position set in the aisle without inserting the pass ticket into the slot, It is possible to prevent the collection of a pass ticket possessed by another user (successor user). That is, when a preceding user who has a pass ticket for which the ticket information is appropriate reaches the insertion determination position set in the passage without inserting the pass ticket into the slot, the subsequent user It is possible to prevent a pass ticket from being collected and accidentally permitting a preceding user to pass through the passage.

Furthermore, the user has reached the charged determining position without turning on the ticket into the slot is, when Ru back to the inlet side of the passage than the turned determination position, by the recovery operation restart function, recovery of ticket in the recovery section Operation resumes. Therefore, when a user who reaches the insertion determination position set in the passage without returning the passage ticket to the insertion slot returns to the passage, the passage ticket possessed by the user is collected by the collection unit, This user can be allowed to pass through the passage.

In addition, the collection control unit, when a user who has reached the insertion determination position without inserting a pass ticket into the insertion port returns to the entrance side of the passage from the insertion determination position, and further exits from the passage, the collection operation What is necessary is just to make it the structure which stops the collection | recovery operation of the pass ticket in the collection | recovery part restarted by the restart function . In this case, the user who has left the passage once has only to cause the reading unit to read the ticket information printed on the ticket surface of the passing ticket with the barcode.

  Further, even if the ticket information read by the reading unit is appropriate, when the user reaches the insertion determination position set in the passage, the pass ticket from which the reading unit has read the ticket information is inserted into the insertion slot. Otherwise, the door provided on the exit side of the user may be closed. In this case, if the user is a child, the door may not be closed.

  In addition, what is necessary is just to make a traffic control part close the door provided in the exit side of a user, if the ticket information printed with the barcode on the ticket surface of the ticket is improper. Moreover, what is necessary is just to set it as the structure which opens a door provided in the exit side of a user, when a passage control part permits passage of a passage.

  In addition, in the case of a pass ticket in which ticket information is printed with a barcode on the ticket surface, entry information and entry information cannot be recorded in the pass ticket, so the entry information and entry information of each pass ticket is managed by the host device Also good. In this case, the ticket information read by the reading unit is transmitted to the host device, and information used for determining whether or not the ticket information read by the reading unit from the host device is appropriate or whether collection is necessary ( (Use state management information) may be acquired, or this determination may be performed by the host device, and the determination result may be acquired from the host device.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to appropriately collect a pass ticket in which ticket information is printed as a barcode on the ticket surface. In addition, when a preceding user who has a pass ticket for which the ticket information was appropriate reaches the insertion determination position set in the passage without inserting the pass ticket into the slot, the subsequent user It is possible to prevent a pass ticket from being collected and accidentally permitting a preceding user to pass through the passage.

It is the schematic which shows the structure of a ticket gate system. It is a figure which shows QR ticket. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the principal part of a use condition management apparatus. It is an external view of an automatic ticket gate (unit for participation). It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the principal part of an automatic ticket gate. It is an enlarged view on the entrance side of a ticket gate passage of an entry unit of an automatic ticket gate. It is a figure explaining a user detection part and an adult / child determination part. It is the schematic which shows the mechanism part of the QR ticket collection part with which the unit for participation of an automatic ticket gate is equipped. It is a flowchart which shows the entrance process in an automatic ticket gate. It is a flowchart which shows the participation process in an automatic ticket gate. It is a flowchart which shows the participation process in an automatic ticket gate. It is a flowchart which shows a matching process.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below.

  FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a ticket gate system according to this example. This ticket gate system performs ticket gate processing for users at each station of the railway network. This ticket gate system is divided into a plurality of groups. The group may be configured in units of stations or in units of ticket gates. In FIG. 1, the ticket gate system which comprised the group per station is shown.

  This ticket gate system can perform ticket gate processing using a ticket (hereinafter referred to as a QR ticket) in which ticket information is printed on a ticket surface with a two-dimensional barcode (for example, a QR code (registered trademark)). Each group (each station) includes a use state management device 1 (corresponding to a host device in the present invention) and a plurality of automatic ticket gates 2.

  The usage status management device 1 manages the usage status of the QR ticket. As described above, the QR ticket is a ticket, and the ticket information is printed on the ticket surface with a two-dimensional barcode (QR code (registered trademark)) (see FIG. 2). The ticket includes a ticket shown in FIG. 2A, a coupon ticket shown in FIG. 2B, and the like. The QR code (registered trademark) includes a QR ticket identification number, a valid period, a valid section, and the like as ticket information. The identification number is a unique number for identifying the QR ticket. The valid period is information indicating a period during which the QR ticket is valid. The valid section is information indicating a station where the QR ticket can enter and exit. When the QR ticket is a ticket, the valid section is indicated by the issuing station and the value (valid section) of the QR ticket. The issuing station is a QR ticket use start station (a station where a user enters). In addition, the QR ticket is printed with characters on the ticket surface so that the user and the station staff can visually confirm the ticket information.

  The automatic ticket gate 2 is installed at the ticket gate and performs ticket gate processing on users who enter the station using QR tickets and users who enter from the station.

  The usage state management device 1 connects a plurality of automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to the same group through a high-speed dedicated line 3 so that data communication is possible. Also, in this ticket gate system, the usage status management devices 1 of each group are connected to each other via a LAN 4 so that data communication can be performed.

  In addition, FIG. 1 only illustrates three stations (stations A, B, and C) of the railway network to which the ticket gate system is applied, and the total number of stations of the railway network is three. Does not mean. In addition, although not particularly shown in FIG. 1, station equipment such as a ticket vending machine, a payment machine, and a staff terminal are also installed at each station. Among these devices, a device that needs to use the use state of the QR ticket in real time is connected to the high-speed dedicated line 3 and the other devices are connected to the use state management device 1 through the LAN 4 so as to be able to perform data communication. Therefore, even in these devices, it is possible to inquire about the usage status of the QR ticket according to a request from a passenger or the like. Further, the LAN 4 is also used as a communication line for other systems that require communication between stations.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a main part of the usage state management device. The usage state management device 1 includes a control unit 11, a first communication unit 12, a second communication unit 13, and a usage state management database 14 (hereinafter referred to as a usage state management DB 14). .

  The control unit 11 controls the operation of the use state management device 1 main body.

  The first communication unit 12 controls data communication with the automatic ticket gates 2 (automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to the same group) connected by the high-speed dedicated line 3.

  The second communication unit 13 controls data communication with other use state management devices 1 connected via the LAN 4.

  The use state management DB 14 has a use state management information storage area 14a and a temporary area 14b. The use state management information storage area 14a is an area for storing the use state management information of each QR ticket. When the QR ticket is a ticket, the use state management information may include the QR ticket identification number, the entrance flag, and the participation flag. The admission flag is a flag indicating whether or not any of the automatic ticket gates 2 has been used in the ticket gate processing for entering the station (that is, whether the ticket has not been entered or has already been entered). The participation flag is a flag indicating whether or not any of the automatic ticket gates 2 has been used in the ticket gate processing for participation from the station (that is, whether it has not participated or has already participated).

  In addition, when the QR ticket is a coupon ticket, it is only necessary to include the identification number of the QR ticket and the usage history. The usage history may be anything that associates the station used in the ticket gate process, the type of entry / exit, and the date / time of entry / exit.

  The temporary area 14b is an area for temporarily storing QR ticket usage state management information generated between the completion of the previous alignment process and the next alignment process. This matching process is a process for matching the usage status management information stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a of the usage status management DB 14 by each usage status management device 1. Details of this matching process will be described later.

  The temporary area 14b stores a matching flag indicating whether or not the previous matching process has been properly completed. In other words, this consistency flag is a flag that indicates whether or not the usage status management information stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a of the usage status management DB 14 by all the usage status management devices 1 matches in the previous matching process. is there.

  The automatic ticket gate 2 places two different units facing each other from the entry unit, the entrance unit, and the neutral unit, and restricts the passage of users in the ticket gate passage formed between these two units (permission allowed) / No traffic). The entry unit performs ticket gate processing for users who enter from the station premises. The admission unit performs a ticket gate process for users who enter the station. The neutral unit does not perform ticket gate processing for both users who enter from the station premises and users who enter the station. The automatic ticket gate 2 can perform ticket gate processing for both a user who enters from the station premises and a user who enters the station premises by facing the entry unit and the entry unit. The automatic ticket gate 2 can perform the ticket gate processing only for users who participate from the station premises by facing the entry unit and the neutral unit. The automatic ticket gate 2 can perform the ticket gate processing only for the user who enters the station premises by making the entrance unit and the neutral unit face each other.

  FIG. 4 is an external view of the entry unit of the automatic ticket gate. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main part of the automatic ticket gate. Here, the automatic ticket gate 2 in which the entry unit and the entry unit are opposed to each other will be described as an example.

  The automatic ticket gate 2 includes a control unit 21, an IC ticket information reading unit 22, a QR ticket information reading unit 23, a QR ticket collection unit 24, a user detection unit 25, an adult / child determination unit 26, a display Unit 27, door opening / closing unit 28, and communication unit 29.

  The control unit 21 controls the operation of the main body of the automatic ticket gate 2.

  The IC ticket information reading unit 22 reads the ticket information with respect to the non-contact IC ticket by the wireless communication with the non-contact IC ticket that the user who passes through the ticket gate passage enters the wireless communication area, Write. The automatic ticket gate 2 has two IC ticket information reading units 22. One IC ticket information reading unit 22 is attached to the entrance side of the ticket gate for the user who enters the station (an entrance unit not shown in FIG. 4), and the other IC ticket information reading unit 22 is connected to the station from the station. It is attached to the entrance side of the ticket gate (for the participation unit shown in FIG. 4) for the users who participate.

  The QR ticket information reading unit 23 optically reads a QR code (registered trademark) printed on the surface of the QR ticket that the user passing through the ticket gate passes in the optical reading area. The automatic ticket gate 2 has two QR ticket information reading units 23. One QR ticket information reading unit 23 is attached to the entrance side of the ticket gate for the user entering the station (an entrance unit not shown in FIG. 4), and the other QR ticket information reading unit 23 is connected to the station from the station. It is attached to the entrance side of the ticket gate (for the participation unit shown in FIG. 4) for the users who participate.

  The IC ticket information reading unit 22 and the QR ticket information reading unit 23 are not attached to the neutral unit. Accordingly, the IC ticket information reading unit 22 and the QR ticket information reading unit 23 provided in the automatic ticket gate 2 using the neutral unit are each one.

  The QR ticket collection unit 24 collects a QR ticket that has been used in this use. The QR ticket collection unit 24 is provided in the entry unit shown in FIG. 4 (the entry unit and the neutral unit not shown in FIG. 4 do not have the QR ticket collection unit 24).

  The user detection unit 25 detects the position of the user located in the ticket gate passage by using a plurality of sensors arranged along the ticket gate passage.

  The adult / child determination unit 26 determines whether the user who has entered the ticket gate is an adult or a child.

  The display unit 27 includes two indicators that display a message to a user traveling through the ticket gate passage. One indicator is attached to the entrance unit and displays a message for the user who enters the station. The other indicator is attached to the participation unit, and displays a message for users who participate from the station premises.

  The indicator is not attached to the neutral unit. Therefore, the automatic ticket gate 2 using a neutral unit has one display.

  The door opening / closing unit 28 closes the doors 28a and 28b provided on the exit side of the user when the passage of the user in the ticket gate is not permitted. The door 28a shown in FIG. 4 is a door that opens and closes for users who enter the station, and the door 28b is a door that opens and closes for users who enter from the station. Doors 28a and 28b are also provided at opposing positions in the entrance unit and the neutral unit.

  The communication unit 29 controls data communication with the use state management device 1 belonging to the same group connected by the high-speed dedicated line 3.

  FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the entrance side of the ticket gate passage in the entry unit of the automatic ticket gate. As shown in FIG. 6, the wireless communication area of the IC ticket information reading unit 22, the optical reading area of the QR ticket information reading unit 23, and the QR ticket slot 24a are arranged in this order from the entrance of the ticket gate passage.

  Note that the entrance of the entrance gate of the automatic ticket gate 2 is not provided with the QR ticket slot 24a shown in FIG. 6, and wireless communication of the IC ticket information reading unit 22 is performed from the entrance of the ticket gate passage. The area and the optical reading area of the QR ticket information reading unit 23 are arranged in this order. The neutral unit does not include the wireless communication area of the IC ticket information reading unit 22, the optical reading area of the QR ticket information reading unit 23, and the QR ticket insertion slot 24a.

  Here, the user detection unit 25 and the adult / child determination unit 26 will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a user detection unit and an adult / child determination unit. FIG. 7A is a plan view of the participation unit viewed from the ticket gate side. FIG. 7B is a top view of the automatic ticket gate. FIG. 7C is a plan view of the automatic ticket gate seen from the entrance side of the ticket gate passage for users who enter from the station.

  The user detection unit 25 includes a plurality of light emitting elements 31 attached along one of the units (an entry unit in FIG. 7) arranged to face each other across the ticket gate and the other unit (FIG. 7). The admission unit includes a plurality of light receiving elements 32 attached at positions where the light emitting elements 31 face each other. If there is a light receiving element 32 that does not receive the light emitted from the light emitting element 31, the user detecting unit 25 determines that the user is at a position corresponding to the light receiving element.

  In addition, the light emitting element 31A and the light receiving element 32A shown in FIG. 7 indicate whether or not a user who has entered the ticket gate (a user who enters from the station premises) is a no-ticket (a user who does not have a ticket). It is a tagless detection position to judge. The tagless detection position by the light emitting element 31A and the light receiving element 32A is located on the deeper side of the ticket gate passage than the QR ticket insertion port 24a provided in the entry unit for the user entering from the station premises. Further, in this example, the tagless detection position by the light emitting element 31A and the light receiving element 32A shown in FIG.

  The insertion determination position referred to in the present invention is not the same position as the no-card detection position by the light emitting element 31A and the light receiving element 32A as long as it is at the back of the ticket gate passage with respect to the QR ticket insertion slot 24a provided in the participation unit. Good.

  Moreover, the light emitting element 31B and the light receiving element 32B shown in FIG. 7 are a no-tag detection position for determining whether or not a user who has entered the ticket gate (a user who enters the station premises) has no ticket. The billless detection position by the light emitting element 31B and the light receiving element 32B is located on the far side of the ticket gate passage from the optical reading area provided in the entrance unit for the user entering the station.

  The adult / child determination unit 26 includes reflective photoelectric sensors 33 (33A, 33B) and 34 (34A, 34B). The adult / child determination unit 26 determines whether the user is an adult or a child based on the height of the user. The photoelectric sensors 33A and 34A are attached to the entry unit, and the photoelectric sensors 33B and 34B are attached to the entry unit. The photoelectric sensor 33A and the photoelectric sensor 33B are attached at positions facing each other across the ticket gate passage. Further, the photoelectric sensor 34A and the photoelectric sensor 34B are attached at positions facing each other across the ticket gate passage.

  As shown in FIG. 7C, the photoelectric sensors 33 (33A, 33B) and 34 (34A, 34B) emit light obliquely upward and detect the reflected light. The photoelectric sensors 33A and 33B are located on the near side of the ticket gate passage from the above-described no-ticket detection position for users who enter from the station premises. Further, the photoelectric sensors 34A and 34B are located on the near side of the ticket gate passage from the above-described no-ticket detection position for the user who enters from the station premises.

  The adult / child determination unit 26 determines that this user is an adult when both photoelectric sensors 33A and 33B detect reflected light from a user who has entered the ticket gate simultaneously. If at least one of the photoelectric sensors 33A and 33B does not detect reflected light from a user who has entered the ticket gate, the adult / child determination unit 26 determines that the user is a child. Similarly, when both the photoelectric sensors 34A and 34B detect the reflected light from the user who has entered the ticket gate simultaneously, the adult / child determination unit 26 determines this user as an adult. If at least one of the photoelectric sensors 34A and 34B does not detect reflected light from a user who has entered the ticket gate, the adult / child determination unit 26 determines that the user is a child.

  Note that the adult / child determination unit 26 may process a captured image obtained by capturing the user who has entered the ticket gate and determine whether the user is an adult or a child based on the estimated height of the user. In addition, the user's face image obtained by imaging the user who has entered the ticket gate is processed to estimate the user's age and determine whether the user is an adult or a child from the estimated user's age. May be. Moreover, you may determine with the other method whether the user who entered the ticket gate is an adult or a child. In FIG. 7B, the reference numerals of some of the light emitting elements 31 and some of the light receiving elements 32 are omitted.

  Next, the configuration of the QR ticket collection unit 24 will be described. FIG. 8 is a schematic view showing the mechanism part of the QR ticket collecting part provided in the entry unit of this automatic ticket gate. A shutter 41 is provided at the QR ticket slot 24a. The shutter 41 is opened and closed by a solenoid 42. The QR ticket collection unit 24 turns on / off the solenoid 42 and opens / closes the shutter 41 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 21.

  Further, a pair of conveying belts 43 are provided inside the QR ticket insertion slot 24a so as to sandwich and take in the QR ticket inserted into the QR ticket insertion slot 24a. The conveyor belt 43 forms a QR ticket conveyance path. The conveyor belt 43 is an endless belt and is stretched between two rollers. The motor 44 drives one roller that stretches the conveyor belt 43. The QR ticket taken inside by the transport belt 43 is transported to the collection box 45 and stored. The QR ticket collection unit 24 controls the driving / stopping of one roller (the driving / stopping of the motor 44) that stretches the conveyor belt 43 in accordance with an instruction from the control unit 21.

  Further, a passage 46 through which the QR ticket passes is formed between the end of the conveyor belt 43 and the collection box 45, and a transmission type photoelectric sensor 47 that detects the QR ticket passing through the passage 46 is provided. Provided.

  Also, a transmissive photoelectric sensor 48 is provided between the QR ticket slot 24a and the conveyor belt 43, and this photoelectric sensor 48 detects the insertion of the QR ticket at the QR ticket slot 24a.

  Next, the operation of this ticket gate system will be described. In this ticket gate system, the automatic ticket gate 2 performs a ticket gate process for a user who enters the station or a user who enters from the station. When the automatic ticket gate 2 accepts either a non-contact IC ticket or a QR ticket as a boarding ticket, the ticket gate processing is performed according to the accepted boarding ticket. In the automatic ticket gate 2, the IC ticket information reading unit 22 repeatedly polls the non-contact IC ticket located in the wireless communication area at regular time intervals. The automatic ticket checker 2 reads a QR code (registered trademark) when the QR ticket information reading unit 23 detects an object located in the optical reading area.

  The QR ticket information reading unit 23 may be configured to repeatedly read a QR code (registered trademark) located in the optical reading area at regular time intervals.

  When the IC ticket information reading unit 22 first receives a response from a non-contact IC ticket located in the wireless communication area, the automatic ticket checker 2 performs a ticket check process for a user who possesses the non-contact IC ticket. Do. On the other hand, when the automatic ticket checker 2 first reads the QR code (registered trademark) located in the optical reading area by the QR ticket information reading unit 23, the ticket check process for the user who possesses the QR ticket is performed. Do. The ticket gate process using a non-contact IC ticket is the same as that of a known automatic ticket gate, so the description is omitted here and the ticket gate process using a QR ticket will be described.

  When the automatic ticket checker 2 receives a QR ticket (when the QR ticket information reading unit 23 reads a QR code (registered trademark) located in the optical reading area), the ticket information recorded on the QR ticket, And using the usage status management information of the QR ticket acquired from the usage status management device 1 belonging to the same group, it is determined whether or not the user can pass through the ticket gate. Further, when the automatic ticket gate 2 permits the user to pass through the ticket gate, the automatic ticket gate 2 notifies the usage status management device 1 belonging to the same group of the update of the usage status management information of the QR ticket used in the current ticket gate processing. To do.

  The usage status management device 1 updates the usage status management DB 14 based on the usage status management information of the QR ticket notified of the update from the automatic ticket gate 2 belonging to the same group. Further, the usage status management device 1 performs a matching process for matching the usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a with the usage status management devices 1 of other groups.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the entrance process in the automatic ticket gate. A user who enters the station yard has a QR code (registered trademark) printed on a QR ticket as a boarding ticket in the optical reading area of the QR ticket information reading unit 23 provided in the entrance unit of the automatic ticket gate 2.翳

  When the QR ticket information reading unit 23 reads the QR code (registered trademark) (ticket information) with the optical sensor (s1), the automatic ticket gate 2 detects the entrance of the user based on the ticket information read from the QR ticket. A primary determination process for determining whether or not to permit is performed (s2). The ticket information read in s1 includes a QR ticket identification number, a valid period, a valid section, and the like. The primary determination process in s2 is a process of determining whether the valid period and the valid section are appropriate for the QR that has read the current ticket information. Therefore, in this primary determination process, it is not determined whether the QR ticket used this time is a counterfeit ticket created by copying or the like, whether it is a reused QR ticket, or the like. However, in the secondary determination process described later, it is determined whether or not the above-described QR ticket is illegally used.

  If the automatic ticket checker 2 determines in the primary determination process of s2 that the user is not permitted to enter, the door opening / closing unit 28 closes the door 28a (s3, s4). Thereby, the automatic ticket gate 2 prevents a user from entering the station premises with a QR ticket whose ticket information is not appropriate.

  In addition, when it determines with not permitting a user's admission by s3, the alerting | reporting part which is not illustrated alert | reports by a warning sound and notifies this user and the nearby station staff that a boarding ticket is not appropriate. It is carried out.

  On the other hand, if the automatic ticket checker 2 does not determine in the primary determination process in s2 that the user is not permitted to enter, the use state management device 1 connected to the high-speed leased line 3 (use state management belonging to the same group). A request for notification of use status management information of the QR ticket obtained by reading the current ticket information (QR code (registered trademark)) is sent to the device 1) (s3, s5). This use state management information notification request includes the identification number of the QR ticket obtained by reading the ticket information in s1.

  When the usage status management device 1 receives a QR ticket usage status management information notification request from any of the automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to the same group, the usage status management device 1 uses the QR ticket identification number included in the notification request as a key. Thus, the usage status management information storage area 14a of the usage status management DB 14 is searched. The usage status management device 1 returns the usage status management information of the corresponding QR ticket obtained by this search to the automatic ticket gate 2. If the usage status management information of the corresponding QR ticket is not stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a, the usage status management device 1 returns unregistered information to the automatic ticket gate 2. On the other hand, if the use state management device 1 stores the use state management information of the corresponding QR ticket in the use state management information storage area 14a, it returns it to the automatic ticket gate 2.

  The use state management device 1 also transmits the matching flag stored at that time to the automatic ticket gate 2.

  The automatic ticket checker 2 acquires the use state management information of the QR ticket obtained by reading the ticket information in s1 by a reply from the use state management device 1 (s6). The automatic ticket gate 2 performs a secondary determination process for determining whether or not to allow the user to enter based on the QR ticket usage state management information acquired in s6 (s7). In s7, when the use state management information of the QR ticket acquired in s6 is not registered, or when the admission flag indicates non-entry, it is determined that the user is permitted to enter. On the other hand, when the admission flag of the QR ticket usage state management information acquired in s6 indicates that admission has been completed, it is determined that the user is not permitted to enter.

  By performing this secondary determination process, it is possible to prevent a user from entering the station premises illegally by using a QR ticket or using a counterfeit ticket by copying or the like.

  If it is determined in the secondary determination process of s7 that the user is not permitted to enter the automatic ticket gate 2 (s8), the door opening / closing unit 28 closes the door 28a in s4 described above. Thereby, even if the ticket information is appropriate, the automatic ticket gate 2 can prevent the user from entering the station premises due to unauthorized use of the QR ticket such as turning it over.

  Even when the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that entry of the user is not permitted in s8, a notification unit (not shown) notifies the user and nearby station staff by a warning sound. Is processing to notify that is not appropriate.

  If the automatic ticket checker 2 determines in the secondary determination process of s7 that the user is allowed to enter (s8), the door opening / closing part 28 opens the door 28a (s9). In addition, the automatic ticket checker 2 uses the use state management device 1 connected to the high-speed leased line 3 for the use state management information update request (the use state belonging to the same group) for the QR ticket used in the current ticket check process. To the management device 1) (s10). This use state management information update request includes the QR ticket identification number and the completion of the admission process.

  When the usage status management device 1 receives a QR ticket usage status management information update request from any of the automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to the same group, based on the update request, the QR ticket identification number, admission flag, participation Use state management information associated with the flag is generated and stored in the temporary area 14b. If the usage status management information update request is related to the completion of the entry process, the usage status management device 1 sets the entrance flag to the status “1” indicating that the entrance has been completed, and sets the participation flag to “0” indicating that the entrance has not been performed. Generate usage status management information.

  Further, the use state management device 1 also stores the created use state management information in the use state management information storage area 14a. If the usage status management device 1 does not store the usage status management information of the corresponding QR ticket in the usage status management information storage area 14a, the usage status management device 1 additionally registers the usage status management information created this time and uses the status of the corresponding QR ticket. If the management information is stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a, it is rewritten (updated) to the usage status management information created this time.

  Therefore, the usage status management device 1 can update the usage status management information in substantially real time for QR tickets that the automatic ticket gate 2 belonging to the same group has permitted to enter.

  Next, the entry process in the automatic ticket gate 2 will be described. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing the entry process in the automatic ticket gate. A user who enters from the station premises is a QR code (registered trademark) printed on a QR ticket as a boarding ticket in the optical reading area of the QR ticket information reading unit 23 provided in the automatic ticket gate 2 (unit for participation). )

  When the QR ticket information reading unit 23 reads the QR code (registered trademark) (ticket information) of the QR ticket (s21), the automatic ticket gate 2 detects the participation of the user based on the ticket information read from the QR ticket. A primary determination process for determining whether or not to permit is performed (s22). This primary determination process is a process for determining whether the valid period and the valid section are appropriate for the QR from which the current ticket information is read, as in s2 described above. Therefore, in this primary determination process, it is not determined whether the QR ticket used this time is a counterfeit ticket created by copying or the like, whether it is a reused QR ticket, or the like. However, in the secondary determination process described later, it is determined whether or not the above-described QR ticket is illegally used.

  When the automatic ticket checker 2 determines in the primary determination process of s22 that the user is not permitted to participate, the door opening / closing unit 28 closes the door 28b (s23, s24). Thereby, the automatic ticket gate 2 prevents a user from entering from the station premises with a QR ticket for which the ticket information is not appropriate.

  In addition, when it determines with not permitting a user's participation in s23, the alerting | reporting part which is not illustrated alert | reports by a warning sound, and notifies this user and the nearby station staff that a boarding ticket is not appropriate. It is carried out.

  On the other hand, if the automatic ticket checker 2 does not determine in the primary determination process of s22 that the user is not permitted to participate, the use state management device 1 connected to the high-speed leased line 3 (use state management belonging to the same group). A request for notification of use state management information of the QR ticket obtained by reading the current ticket information (QR code (registered trademark)) is sent to the device 1) (s23, s25). The use state management information notification request includes the identification number of the QR ticket obtained by reading the ticket information in s21.

  When the usage status management device 1 receives a QR ticket usage status management information notification request from any of the automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to the same group, the usage status management device 1 uses the QR ticket identification number included in the notification request as a key. Thus, the usage status management information storage area 14a of the usage status management DB 14 is searched. The usage status management device 1 returns the usage status management information of the corresponding QR ticket obtained by this search to the automatic ticket gate 2. If the usage status management information of the corresponding QR ticket is not stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a, the usage status management device 1 returns unregistered information to the automatic ticket gate 2. On the other hand, if the use state management device 1 stores the use state management information of the corresponding QR ticket in the use state management information storage area 14a, it returns it to the automatic ticket gate 2.

  The use state management device 1 also transmits the matching flag stored at that time to the automatic ticket gate 2.

  The automatic ticket checker 2 acquires the use state management information of the QR ticket obtained by reading the ticket information in s21 by a reply from the use state management device 1 (s26). The automatic ticket checker 2 performs a secondary determination process for determining whether to allow the user to participate based on the QR ticket usage state management information acquired in s26 (s27). The secondary determination process in s27 is different from the secondary determination process in s7 described above.

  In s27, when the participation flag of the use status management information of the QR ticket acquired in s26 indicates participation, it is determined that the user is not permitted to participate. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user from participating in the station from illegally using the QR ticket or using a counterfeit ticket by copying or the like.

  In addition, if the consistency flag acquired from the usage status management device 1 indicates that the previous alignment process has been properly completed, the automatic ticket gate 2 indicates that the usage status management information of the QR ticket acquired in s26 is If it is not registered, or if the admission flag indicates non-entry, it is determined that the user is not permitted to participate. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the user from participating in the station yard illegally by using the QR ticket. The automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the user is permitted to participate if the entrance flag of the QR ticket usage status management information acquired in s26 indicates that the entrance has been completed and the participation flag indicates that the participation has not occurred.

  In addition, the usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a by the usage status management device 1 of each group is matched by the matching process described later.

  Also, if the consistency flag acquired from the usage status management device 1 indicates that the previous alignment process has not been properly completed, the automatic ticket gate 2 indicates the usage status management information of the QR ticket acquired in s26. If the participation flag is not already entered, it is determined that the user is allowed to participate even if the entry is not registered or the entrance flag is not entered. If the matching process to match the QR ticket usage status management information between the usage status management devices 1 of each group is not properly performed due to a failure in the LAN 4 or the like, the admission processing is performed by the automatic ticket gates 2 of other groups. The usage status management information of QR tickets is not properly reflected. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an erroneous determination that entry is not permitted for a user who enters with an appropriate QR ticket and then enters with an appropriate QR ticket.

  If the automatic ticket checker 2 determines in the secondary determination process of s27 that the user is not permitted to participate (s28), the door opening / closing unit 28 closes the door 28b in s24 described above. Thereby, even if the ticket information is appropriate, the automatic ticket gate 2 can prevent a user from entering the station due to unauthorized use of a QR ticket such as a ticket or a reusable ticket.

  Even when it is determined in s28 that the user is not permitted to participate, a not-illustrated notification unit notifies the user and nearby station staff that the ticket is not appropriate. Processing to do.

  If the automatic ticket checker 2 determines in the secondary determination process in s27 that the user is permitted to participate (s28), it determines whether the QR ticket needs to be collected (s29). In s29, it is determined that collection is necessary if it is a single use ticket such as a ticket, and it is determined that collection is not necessary if it is a reusable ticket such as a one-day ticket. In the case of a coupon ticket, it may be determined whether or not it is necessary to collect the coupon depending on whether or not the number of times the coupon ticket has been used has reached the usable number. The number of times the coupon is used is managed by the use state management device 1 and is included in the use state management information acquired in s26.

  If the automatic ticket checker 2 determines that the collection of the QR ticket is not necessary in s29, the door opening / closing part 28 opens the door 28b (s30).

  If the automatic ticket gate 2 determines in s29 that the QR ticket needs to be collected, it executes the processing shown in FIG.

  The automatic ticket gate 2 starts the QR ticket collecting operation in the QR ticket collecting unit 24 (s32). In s32, the QR ticket collection unit 24 turns on the solenoid 42 and opens the shutter 41. Further, the QR ticket collection unit 24 drives the motor 44 to operate the conveyance belt 43. As a result, when the user inserts the QR ticket into the QR ticket insertion slot 24a, the inserted QR ticket passes through the passage 46 and is conveyed to the collection box 45.

  When the automatic ticket checker 2 starts collecting the QR ticket in s32, the QR ticket is inserted into the QR ticket slot 24a, the user reaches the no-card detection position, or the user returns through the passage and exits. It waits to do (s33-s35). When the photoelectric sensor 48 detects the QR ticket, the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the QR ticket has been inserted into the QR ticket slot 24a in s33. Further, when the user detection unit 25 detects the user with the light emitting element 31A and the light receiving element 32A, the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the user has reached the no-card detection position in s34. Since the automatic ticket gate 2 detects the position of the user in the ticket gate passage by the user detection unit 25, it can also detect that the user has left the passage. If the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the QR ticket is inserted in s33, the door opening / closing unit 28 opens the door 28b in s30. If the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the user has exited after returning from the passage in s35, the automatic ticket checker 2 stops the QR ticket collection operation started in s32 (s36), and ends this process. In this case, no ticket gate processing is performed for this user.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in s34 that the user has reached the no-tag detection position, the automatic ticket checker 2 stops the QR ticket collection operation started in s32 (s37). Thereby, it is possible to prevent a QR ticket possessed by another user (subsequent user) behind this user from being inserted into the QR ticket insertion slot 24a. In other words, for the preceding user who has reached the no-ticket detection position without inserting the QR ticket, the subsequent user erroneously permits the passage of the ticket gate passage by inserting the QR ticket into the QR ticket insertion slot 24a. Can be prevented.

  The automatic ticket gate 2 determines whether the user is an adult (s38). If the user is an adult, the door opening / closing unit 28 closes the door 28b (s39). Whether the user who has entered the ticket gate is an adult or a child is determined by the adult / child determination unit 26. As described above, the adult / child determination unit 26 determines whether the photoelectric sensors 33A and 33B have detected reflected light from a user who has entered the ticket gate simultaneously (a user who enters from the station premises). It is determined whether the user is an adult or a child.

  If the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the user is a child in s38, the automatic ticket gate 2 does not perform the process related to s39, but does not perform the process of opening the door 28b by the door opening / closing unit 28. That is, when the user is a child, the automatic ticket gate 2 holds the state of the door 28b in the state immediately before that. The reason for this is that a child often travels through the ticket gate passage and closes the opened door 28b, so there is a high risk that the child will collide with the door 28b.

  Note that the determination relating to s38 is omitted, and when the user reaches the no-tag detection position without inserting a QR ticket, the door is opened and closed in s39 regardless of whether the user is an adult or a child. The door 28b may be closed by the portion 28.

  The automatic ticket gate 2 waits for the user who has reached the no-ticket detection position to return to the ticket gate passage without inserting the QR ticket into the QR ticket slot 24a (s40). In the automatic ticket gate 2, the user detection unit 25 detects the position of the user.

  When the user returns to the entrance side from the no-tag detection position, the automatic ticket checker 2 resumes the QR ticket collection operation (s41). Thereby, the automatic ticket gate 2 collects the QR ticket when the user who returns to the passage inserts the QR ticket possessed into the QR ticket slot 24a.

  When the automatic ticket checker 2 starts the QR ticket collecting operation in s41, the QR ticket is inserted into the QR ticket slot 24a, the user reaches the no-card detection position, or the user returns through the passage and exits. It waits to do (s42-s44). s42 to s44 are the same processes as s33 to s35 described above. In s44, it is detected that the user leaves the passage for some reason.

  If the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the QR ticket has been inserted at s42, the door opening / closing unit 28 opens the door 28b at s30. If the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the user has exited after returning from the passage in s44, the automatic ticket checker 2 stops the QR ticket collecting operation started in s41 (s46), and ends this process. If the automatic ticket gate 2 determines that the user has reached the no-card detection position in s43, it stops the QR ticket collection operation started in s41 (s45), and repeats the processing from s40 described above.

  The automatic ticket gate 2 stops the QR ticket collection operation started in s32 or s41 when the photoelectric sensor 47 detects the rear end of the QR ticket. Specifically, the QR ticket collection unit 24 turns off the solenoid 42 and closes the shutter 41. In addition, the QR ticket collection unit 24 stops the motor 44 and stops the conveyance belt 43. Also in s36, s37, s45, and s46, the solenoid 42 is turned off to close the shutter 41, and the motor 44 is stopped to stop the conveying belt 43. However, in s37 and s45, the solenoid 42 may be turned off and the shutter 41 may be closed (the motor 44 is not stopped), or the motor 44 is stopped and the conveying belt 43 is stopped. It may be present (the shutter 41 is not closed).

  In addition, when the automatic ticket gate 2 opens the door 28b in s30, the usage status management device in which the update request for the usage status management information of the QR ticket used in this ticket gate processing is connected via the high-speed dedicated line 3 1 (usage state management device 1 belonging to the same group) is transmitted (s31). This use state management information update request includes an identification number of the QR ticket and completion of the participation process.

  As described above, the automatic ticket gate 2 prohibits the user from participating if the user does not insert the QR ticket into the QR ticket slot 24a, that is, if the used QR ticket cannot be collected. can do. Therefore, it is possible to reliably collect used QR tickets.

  When the usage status management device 1 receives an update request for the usage status management information of the QR ticket from any of the automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to the same group, based on the update request, the identification number of the QR ticket, the entrance flag The usage state management information associated with the participation flag is generated and stored in the temporary area 14b. If the usage status management information update request is related to completion of the participation process, the usage status management device 1 sets the entrance flag to the status “1” indicating that the entrance has been completed, and sets the participation flag to “1” indicating that the participation has been completed. Generate usage status management information. Further, if the used QR ticket is a coupon ticket, the usage count is incremented by one.

  Further, the use state management device 1 also stores the created use state management information in the use state management information storage area 14a. If the usage status management device 1 does not store the usage status management information of the corresponding QR ticket in the usage status management information storage area 14a, the usage status management device 1 additionally registers the usage status management information created this time and uses the status of the corresponding QR ticket. If the management information is stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a, it is rewritten (updated) to the usage status management information created this time.

  Therefore, the usage status management device 1 can update the usage status management information substantially in real time for the QR ticket that the automatic ticket gate 2 belonging to the same group has permitted to enter.

  As described above, the use state management device 1 can update the state of the QR ticket used in the ticket gate processing (entrance processing or participation processing) in the automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to the same group in real time. Therefore, it is possible to sufficiently secure the security against the reuse of the QR ticket or the like in the automatic ticket gate 2 belonging to the same group. Usually, the use of a ticket such as a QR ticket is performed at the ticket gate of the same station, so it is only necessary to divide the group into stations or ticket gates.

  Here, a matching process for matching the usage status management information of QR tickets managed by the usage status management device 1 of each group in the usage status management information storage area 14a will be described.

  One usage status management device 1 is selected as a parent device from the usage status management devices 1 of each group, and the other usage status management device 1 is selected as a slave device. Here, among the usage status management devices 1 of each group, the usage status management device 1 with a relatively small processing load (the usage status management device 1 with a relatively small number of connected automatic ticket gates 2 or passengers getting on and off) The station use state management device 1) having a relatively small number of stations is selected as the master unit.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the matching process of the master unit. The use state management device 1 that is the parent device waits for the start timing of the matching process (s51). In a general railway network, even between adjacent stations, several minutes from the time of entry processing when a user enters the station premises at the entry station to the time of entry processing entered from the station premises at the entry station. It takes about 3 to 4 minutes. Therefore, by automatically matching the usage status management information of the QR tickets managed by the usage status management device 1 of each group in the usage status management information storage area 14a at intervals shorter than this time, an automatic ticket gate 2 can acquire appropriate usage state management information from the usage state management devices 1 belonging to the same group during the participation process.

  When the use time management device 1 that is the parent device has passed a predetermined time (a little shorter time (about 1 to 3 minutes) than the time required to move between adjacent stations) from the end of the last matching process, the s51 It is determined that the matching processing start timing has come.

  If the use state management device 1 that is the parent device determines that the start timing of the alignment process is reached in s51, the QR ticket stored in the temporary area 14b is simultaneously sent to the use state management devices 1 of other groups. The usage state management information is requested to be transferred (s52).

  The use state management device 1 that is the parent device receives the use state management information of the QR ticket stored in the temporary area 14b from all other use state management devices 1, or a predetermined waiting time elapses. (S53, s54).

  The LAN 4 is a communication line between a plurality of stations. For this reason, in the LAN 4, a communication failure or a communication delay may occur due to another system occupying the communication line or external noise mixed into the communication line. In this case, the use state management device 1 that is the parent device enters a state in which data communication cannot be performed with another use state management device 1. s54 is a process provided to prevent the use state management device 1 that is the parent machine from waiting indefinitely in this state.

  The other usage status management device 1 that has received the transfer request for the usage status management information of the QR ticket from the usage status management device 1 that is the parent device stores the usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the temporary area 14b as the parent device. Is transferred to the use state management device 1. In addition, the use state management device 1 that has completed the transfer of the QR ticket use state management information stored in the temporary area 14b (transfer to the use state management apparatus 1 that is the parent machine) stores the information in the temporary area 14b. The usage status management information of the QR ticket is reset.

  If it is determined that the predetermined waiting time has elapsed in s54, the usage status management device 1 that is the parent device counts the usage status management information of the QR tickets transferred at this time (s55). The use state management device 1 that is the parent device additionally stores the use state management information of the QR tickets, which is tabulated in s55, in the temporary area 14b (s56). This prevents loss of QR ticket usage status management information.

  The use state management device 1 which is the parent device sets the matching flag to a state where the previous matching process has not been properly completed (s57). Further, the use state management device 1 as the parent device notifies all the other use state management devices 1 that the matching flag is set to a state where the previous matching process has not been properly completed (s58). ), Return to s51.

  The other use state management device 1 that has notified that the use state management device 1 that is the parent machine sets the match flag to the state in which the previous match process has not been properly completed in s58, sets the match flag to the previous match process. Is set in a state where it is not properly terminated.

  When the usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the temporary area 14b is transferred from all the other usage status management devices 1, the usage status management device 1 that is the parent device receives the QR ticket that has been transferred. The usage status management information and the usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the temporary area 14b of the own device are totaled together (s59). More specifically, for QR tickets with the same identification number, if there is usage status management information in which the entrance flag is already entered, the entrance flag of the QR ticket with this identification number is entered and the QR ticket with the same identification number is entered. If there is usage status management information whose participation flag has already been entered, this is a process of combining the participation flag of the QR ticket with this identification number into one usage status management information that has been entered.

  The use state management device 1 that is the parent machine updates the use state management information of the QR ticket stored in the use state management information storage area 14a based on the use state management information of the QR ticket that has been aggregated in s59 (s60). . In addition, the use state management device 1 that is the parent device clears the use state management information of the QR ticket stored in the temporary area 14b (s61).

  Furthermore, the usage status management device 1 that is the parent device stores the usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a updated in s40 with respect to all other usage status management devices 1. The update information is transmitted (s62).

  The other usage status management device 1 that has received the update information of the usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a from the usage status management device 1 that is the parent device manages the usage status of its own device. The use state management information of the QR ticket stored in the information storage area 14a is updated to the update information received this time. Also, the updated usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a is sent back to the usage status management device 1, which is the parent device.

  The use state management device 1 which is the parent device uses the QR ticket use state management information returned from the other use state management device 1 and the QR ticket stored in the use state management information storage area 14a of the own device. It is determined whether the usage status management information matches. The use state management device 1 which is the master machine uses the QR ticket returned from all other use state management devices 1 and the QR ticket stored in the own device use state management information storage area 14a. If the usage status management information matches the current usage status management information (s63), it notifies the other usage status management devices 1 that the matching flag is set to the state where the previous matching processing has been properly completed ( Return to s64), s51.

  On the other hand, the use state management device 1 that is the parent device returns the use state management information of the QR ticket that does not match the use state management information of the QR ticket stored in the use state management information storage area 14a of the own device. If there is the use state management device 1, the update information transmitted in s62 is retransmitted to this use state management device (s65), and the process returns to s63.

  Through the above-described matching process, the usage status management device 1 of each group can match the usage status management information of the QR tickets stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a. Therefore, the entry process with the automatic ticket gate 2 described above can be appropriately performed for a user who enters with an appropriate QR ticket. Also, the usage status management device 1 performs input / output of QR ticket usage status management information with the automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to the same group and not with the automatic ticket gates 2 belonging to different groups. The processing load is sufficiently reduced.

  Note that the matching process for matching the usage status management information of the QR ticket stored in the usage status management information storage area 14a by the usage status management device 1 of each group is not limited to the processing shown in FIG. You may make it correspond by the method of.

  In addition, the ticket information is not limited to QR code (registered trademark), but may be information printed on the ticket surface with a one-dimensional barcode or the like.

  In the above example, the automatic ticket gate 2 acquires QR ticket usage status management information from the usage status management device 1 which is a host device, and uses the acquired usage status management information to enter a user, or Although it has been configured to determine whether or not participation is permitted, it may be configured to cause the use state management device 1 to perform this determination and obtain a determination result.

  The usage status management device 1 is configured to notify the usage status management information of the QR ticket to the automatic ticket checker 2 periodically (for example, every few minutes), and the automatic ticket checker 2 sends the QR ticket to the usage status management device 1. It is good also as a structure which determines whether a user's entrance or participation is permitted, without inquiring about use condition management information.

  The present invention can be used not only as an automatic ticket gate installed at a ticket gate of a station, but also as a gate device installed at an entrance / exit of a theme park, an entrance / exit of a security area, or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Usage condition management apparatus 2 ... Automatic ticket gate 3 ... High-speed private line 4 ... LAN
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... Control part 12 ... 1st communication part 13 ... 2nd communication part 14 ... Usage state management database 14a ... Usage state management information storage area 14b ... Temporary area | region 21 ... Control part 22 ... IC ticket information reading part 23 ... QR Ticket information reading unit 24 ... QR ticket collection unit 24a ... QR ticket slot 25 ... User detection unit 26 ... Adult / child determination unit 27 ... Display unit 28 ... Door opening / closing unit 28a, 28b ... Door 29 ... Communication unit 31, 31A , 31B: Light emitting element 32, 32A, 32B ... Light receiving element 33A, 33B, 34A, 34B ... Photoelectric sensor 38 ... Photoelectric sensor 41 ... Shutter 42 ... Solenoid 43 ... Conveyor belt 44 ... Motor 45 ... Collection box 46 ... Passage path 47, 48 ... Photoelectric sensor

Claims (7)

In the gate device for limiting the passage of the user in the through passage,
A reading unit that optically reads the ticket information printed in a barcode on the ticket surface of the pass ticket owned by the user ;
A collection unit that collects the pass ticket that the user has inserted into the slot;
A collection control unit for controlling the collection operation of the pass ticket in the collection unit;
When the ticket information read from the passage ticket by the reading unit is appropriate and the collection unit collects the passage ticket inserted into the slot, the passage of the user who possessed the passage ticket in the passage A traffic control unit that permits
The collection control unit
If the ticket information read by the reading unit is appropriate, a collection operation start function for starting the collection operation of the pass ticket in the collection unit ;
If the ticket of the user reaches the closing determination position set before Symbol passage has been put in the receptacle, to pause operation of recovering the ticket in the recovery part was initiated by the recovery operation starting function A collection operation pause function;
When a user who has reached the insertion determination position without inserting a passage ticket into the insertion port returns to the entrance side of the passage from the insertion determination position, the passage ticket is temporarily stopped by the collection operation suspension function. A recovery operation restart function for restarting the recovery operation of
Having a gate device. The recovery control unit, the user reaching a ticket to the closing position determination without put in the receptacle is returned to the inlet side of the passage than the turned determination position, further exiting from said passage, said The gate device according to claim 1, wherein the collection operation of the pass ticket in the collection unit resumed by the collection operation resumption function is stopped. The passage control unit is properly the reading unit ticket information read is and, if the ticket of the user reaches the closing determination position set before Symbol passage has been put in the receptacle The gate device according to claim 1 , wherein a door provided on the exit side of the user is closed. An adult / child determination unit for determining whether a user passing through the passage is an adult or a child;
The passage control unit, said if user with adult / child determination unit if it is determined that a child, ticket said inlet of the user reaches the closing determination position set before Symbol passage The gate apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the door provided on the exit side of the user is not closed even if the door is not inserted. The gate device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , wherein the passage control unit opens a door provided on an exit side of the user when allowing the user to pass the passage. A higher-level device that manages the usage status of the pass;
Connected to said host device, a gate device for restricting the passage of the user in the passing path, the gate system having,
The gate device is
A reading unit that optically reads the ticket information printed in a barcode on the ticket surface of the pass ticket owned by the user ;
A collection unit that collects the pass ticket that the user has inserted into the slot;
A collection control unit for controlling the collection operation of the pass ticket in the collection unit;
When the ticket information read from the passage ticket by the reading unit is appropriate and the collection unit collects the passage ticket inserted into the slot, the passage of the user who possessed the passage ticket in the passage A traffic control unit that permits
The collection control unit
If the ticket information read by the reading unit is appropriate, a collection operation start function for starting the collection operation of the pass ticket in the collection unit ;
If the ticket of the user reaches the closing determination position set before Symbol passage has been put in the receptacle, to pause operation of recovering the ticket in the recovery part was initiated by the recovery operation starting function A collection operation pause function;
When a user who has reached the insertion determination position without inserting a passage ticket into the insertion port returns to the entrance side of the passage from the insertion determination position, the passage ticket is temporarily stopped by the collection operation suspension function. A recovery operation restarting function for restarting the recovery operation of
Gate system. In passage control method of a gate device that limits the passage of the user in the through passage,
A first process in which the reading unit optically reads the ticket information printed in a barcode on the ticket surface of the passing ticket possessed by the user ;
A second process in which the collection unit collects the pass ticket that the user has inserted into the slot;
Ticket information before Symbol reading unit read from the ticket is proper, and when the recovery unit to recover the ticket that has been put in the receptacle, the passage control unit, possesses the ticket in the passage A third process for allowing the user to pass,
Recovery control unit which controls the operation of recovering the ticket in the recovery section, if the ticket information which the reader has read is correct, the fourth process of starting the recovery operation of the ticket in the collecting portion,
The recovery control unit, if the ticket of the user reaches the closing determination position set before Symbol passage has been put in the receptacle, the ticket in the recovery unit started in the fourth process A fifth process for temporarily stopping the collection operation ;
When the user who has reached the insertion determination position without inserting the pass ticket into the insertion port returns to the entrance side of the passage from the insertion determination position, the collection control unit performs the fifth process. And a sixth process for resuming the collection operation of the temporarily stopped pass ticket, and a gate device pass control method for executing the sixth process.