JP6470073B2 - Commuter pass issuing machine - Google Patents

Description

Embodiments of the present invention relates to a commutation ticket issuing machine.

  In transportation systems such as railways, commuter passes that need to be confirmed for the first time, such as commuter passes or student ID cards, are generally issued by a commuter-compatible commuter pass issuing machine operated by a clerk. For this reason, in busy seasons, the procedure for purchasing commuter passes by a commuter pass issuing machine is crowded. Conventional commuter pass issuing machines each have one clerk, and the clerk inputs the information described in the application form received from the applicant. For this reason, in the conventional system, it is difficult to speed up the commuter pass issuance procedure even if it is known in advance that it is a busy season.

JP 2012-247917 A

In order to solve the above problems, an object is to provide a commuter pass issuing machine that can expedite the procedure for issuing commuter passes.

According to the embodiment, the commuter pass issuing machine includes a wireless communication unit, a storage unit, an acquisition unit, a display unit, an operation unit, and a ticket issuing unit. Wireless communication is performed with the wireless communication unit and the information input terminal. A memory | storage part memorize | stores the commuter ticket issue information input with the information input terminal received by the radio | wireless communication using a radio | wireless communication part . The obtaining unit obtains ticket issuing information for one commuter pass having the oldest reception order from the storage unit . The display unit displays the issuance information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquisition unit. The operation unit instructs the issuance of the commuter pass based on the displayed information after displaying the commuter ticket issuance information on the display unit. The ticket issuing unit issues a commuter pass based on the ticket issuing information when a commuter ticket is issued by the operation unit.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a first configuration example of a commuter pass issuing system according to an embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a second configuration example of the commuter pass issuing system according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a commuter pass issuing machine according to the embodiment. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the information input terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a server according to the embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the information input process in the information input terminal according to the embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of information registration processing by a commuter pass issuing machine or a server according to the embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the ticket issuing process in the commuter pass issuing machine according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a first configuration example of a commuter pass issuing system according to an embodiment.
The commuter pass issuing system of the first configuration example shown in FIG. 1 has one commuter pass issuing machine 1 and a plurality of information input terminals D.

  The commuter pass issuing machine 1 is a commuter-compatible commuter pass issuing machine operated by an operator such as a station clerk. The commuter pass issuing machine 1 has a data communication function with the information input terminal D. The commuter pass issuing machine 1 is communicatively connected to each information input terminal D via wireless communication. Wireless communication between the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and the information input terminal D is performed in a state protected by the security setting. The commuter pass issuing machine may be connected to the information input terminal D through a network in the station or a network in the business.

  The information input terminal D is a device for inputting information necessary for issuing a commuter pass by a station staff or a user himself / herself. The information input terminal D is an information terminal device such as a tablet PC, PDA, or notebook PC. The information input terminal D may be a portable device or a stationary device. The information input terminal D may be any device that can execute processing to be described later, and the system may be configured in a state where a plurality of types of devices are mixed. The information input terminal D has a function of inputting information necessary for issuing a commuter pass and a communication function for communicating with the commuter pass issuing machine 1.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a second configuration example of the commuter pass issuing system according to the embodiment.
The commuter pass issuing system of the second configuration example shown in FIG. 2 has one server S, a plurality of commuter pass issuing machines 1 (1a, 1b, 1c,...) And a plurality of information input terminals D.
The server S has a communication function between the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and the information input terminal D. The server S communicates with each commuter pass issuing machine 1 via a network in the station or a network in the business. The server S is connected to each information input terminal D via wireless communication. Wireless communication between the server S and the information input terminal D is performed in a state protected by the security setting. The server S may be connected to the information input terminal D through a network in the station or a network in the business.

The commuter pass issuing machine 1 is a clerk-compatible commuter pass issuing machine operated by an operator such as a station clerk as in the first configuration example. The commuter pass issuing machine 1 has a data communication function with the server S.
As in the first configuration example, the information input terminal D is a device for an attendant or user himself / herself to input information necessary for issuing a commuter pass, and has a function of communicating with the server S. The information input terminal D is an information terminal device such as a tablet PC, PDA, or notebook PC.

Next, an operation example of the commuter pass issuing system will be schematically described.
The clerk will collect the application form containing the information necessary for issuing the commuter pass from the applicant. The clerk notifies the applicant of a calling number for calling the applicant when issuing the commuter pass. For example, the application form includes an application form section received by a staff member and an application copy section that is handed over to the applicant after receipt, and a call number is written in each of the application form section and the application record section. Upon receipt of the application form, the staff member separates the application form part and the application reception part, passes the application reception part to the application form, and receives the application form part as the application form.

  The person who received the application form (or the person who received the application form from the person who collected the application form) uses the information input terminal D to issue the calling number and commuter pass issuance information (commuter pass) The information required for issuing the commuter pass at the issuing machine 1 is input. The information input terminal D transmits information (input information) input by the attendant to the commuter pass issuing machine 1 or the server S. For example, in the first configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the information input terminal D transmits input information to the commuter pass issuing machine 1. In the second configuration example shown in FIG. 2, the information input terminal D transmits input information to the server S.

  The commuter pass issuing machine 1 acquires input information including ticket issuing information input at the information input terminal D. For example, in the first configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 stores the input information from the information input terminal D in the data storage unit, and the calling number order (or the input information receiving order). ) Get input information. In the second configuration example shown in FIG. 2, the information input terminal D stores the input information from the information input terminal D in the data storage unit, and the commuter pass issuing machine 1 acquires the input information from the server S.

  When the commuter pass issuing machine 1 acquires the input information including the ticket issuing information input at the information input terminal D, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 executes a commuter pass ticketing process based on the acquired input information. When issuing a commuter pass, the operator of the commuter pass issuing machine 1 calls the applicant by a call number or the name of the applicant. When the applicant is called, the operator causes the applicant to confirm the contents of the commuter pass issued by the commuter pass issuing machine 1. After confirming the ticketing details, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 performs the commuter pass issuance process in response to an instruction to start ticketing. The attendant gives the commuter pass issued by the commuter pass issuing machine 1 to the applicant.

  According to such a commuter pass issuance system, an operation for inputting commuter pass ticketing information can be supported by the information input terminal. Therefore, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 can perform commuter pass issuance processing quickly. In addition, the applicant does not need to wait in line with the commuter pass issuing machine 1 and can reduce the burden of waiting for the commuter pass issuance process.

Next, the configuration of the commuter pass issuing machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the commuter pass issuing machine 1.
As shown in FIG. 3, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 includes a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, a memory unit 13, a data storage unit 14, a guide unit 15, a display unit 16, an operation unit 17, a coin processing unit 18, and a banknote process. A section 19, a credit card processing section 20, an IC card processing section 21, a name transfer section 22, a magnetic ticket issuing section 23, a receipt printing section 24, and the like.

  The control unit 11 controls the commuter pass issuing machine 1 as a whole. The control unit 11 is connected to each unit in the commuter pass issuing machine 1 via a bus. The control unit 11 includes, for example, a processor, various memories, and various interfaces. The control unit 11 implements various processing functions by executing a program stored in a memory by a processor such as a CPU.

  For example, the control unit 11 includes a guide unit 15, a display unit 16, an operation unit 17, a coin processing unit 18, a banknote processing unit 19, a credit card processing unit 20, an IC card processing unit 21, a name transfer unit 22, and a magnetic ticketing unit 23. And the receipt printing unit 24 is controlled in an integrated manner. Guide unit 15, display unit 16, operation unit 17, coin processing unit 18, bill processing unit 19, credit card processing unit 20, IC card processing unit 21, name transfer unit 22, magnetic ticketing unit 23, and receipt printing unit 24 Operates in response to an operation instruction from the control unit 11.

  The communication unit 12 is a communication interface that functions as an acquisition unit or a reception unit. For example, when the commuter pass issuing system is the first configuration example as shown in FIG. 1, the communication unit 12 is configured with a communication interface for data communication with the information input terminal D. For example, the communication unit 12 for data communication with the information input terminal D is configured by a wireless communication unit that functions as a wireless reception unit. However, also in this case, the communication unit 12 is not limited to the wireless communication unit. When the commuter pass issuing system is the second configuration example as shown in FIG. 2, the communication unit 12 is a communication interface for data communication with the server S.

  The memory unit 13 includes a storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, and a rewritable nonvolatile memory. For example, the memory unit 13 stores a program executed by the control unit 11. The memory unit 13 may store display data or various control data. Further, the memory unit 13 may be used as a buffer memory in data communication with the information input terminal D or the server S.

  The data storage unit 14 is a large-capacity rewritable nonvolatile storage device. The data storage unit 14 is configured by, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The data storage unit 14 may be realized by a storage device provided in a communicable external device.

  When the commuter pass issuing system is the first configuration example, the data storage unit 14 is provided with a data table for sequentially storing input information received from the information input terminal D. When the commuter pass issuance system is the second configuration example, the data storage unit 14 stores input information acquired from the server S. When the commuter pass issuing system is the second configuration example, the input information acquired from the server S may be temporarily stored in the memory in the control unit 11 or the memory unit 13.

  The guide unit 15 is a display screen for customer service. The guide unit 15 displays a guide screen for the user (communication ticket application form). The guide unit 15 is a color display device, for example. The guide unit 15 may be provided with a touch panel that receives an operation instruction from the user. Further, the guidance unit 15 may perform voice guidance.

  The display unit 16 displays various operation screens and guidance screens for the operator. The display unit 16 is, for example, a color display device. The operation unit 17 receives an operation instruction input by an operator. The operation unit 17 is, for example, a touch panel provided on the display screen of the display unit 16. The operation unit 17 may include a hard key in addition to the touch panel. In this embodiment, the display part 16 and the operation part 17 shall be comprised with the color liquid crystal display with a built-in touch panel.

  The coin processing unit 18 processes coins. The coin processing unit 18 inspects the coins to be inserted or releases coins as change. The banknote processing unit 19 processes banknotes. The banknote processing unit 19 inspects the inserted banknotes or discharges banknotes as change. The credit card processing unit 20 processes a credit card. The credit card processing unit 20 processes a credit card used for settlement such as a commuter pass purchase price.

  The IC card processing unit 21 processes an IC card (for example, a non-contact IC card) as a medium used as a commuter pass. The IC card processing unit 21 has a function of issuing an IC card to be used as a new commuter pass (hereinafter also referred to as an IC commuter pass) and a function of issuing an existing IC commuter pass as a continuous commuter pass. That is, the IC card processing unit 21 functions as an IC commuter pass issuing unit. The IC card processing unit 21 has, for example, a communication function that communicates with an IC card and a printing function that prints commuter pass information on the face of the IC card. The communication function transmits a command to the IC card and receives a response as a processing result for the command from the IC card. The communication function functions as a reader / writer for the IC card. The printing function prints the section, route, name, amount, etc. on the card face of the IC card. For example, the printing function prints rewritable information on the face of an IC card. In this case, the printing function has a function of erasing information printed on the ticket surface of the IC card and a function of printing new commuter pass information on the erased ticket surface.

The name transfer unit 22 transfers the name of the applicant's own handwritten on the application form onto the commuter pass. The name transfer unit 22 has a function of reading an image in the name entry column of the application form and a function of transferring the image in the name entry column to the ticket surface of the commuter pass. Further, the name transfer unit 22 may have a function of acquiring an image in the name entry field of the application form from the information input terminal and transferring the image to the ticket surface of the commuter pass. The magnetic ticket issuing unit 23 functions as a ticket issuing unit that issues a commuter pass as a magnetic ticket. The magnetic ticket issuing unit 23 issues a commuter pass (hereinafter also referred to as a magnetic commuter pass) as a magnetic ticket that records commuter pass information based on information input terminal D or information directly input by the operation unit 17 or the like.
The receipt printing unit 24 prints a receipt (receipt). For example, the receipt printing unit 24 issues a receipt on which payment contents or commuter ticket issuance contents are printed.

Next, the configuration of the information input terminal D will be described.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of a control system of the information input terminal D according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 4, the information input terminal D includes a control unit 31, a communication unit 32, a memory unit 33, a data storage unit 34, a display unit 35, an operation unit 36, and the like.
The control unit 31 controls the entire information input terminal D. The control unit 31 is connected to each unit in the information input terminal D via a bus. The control unit 31 includes, for example, a processor, various memories, and various interfaces. The control unit 31 implements various processing functions by executing a program stored in a memory by a processor such as a CPU.

  The communication unit 32 is a communication interface that functions as a transmission unit. The communication unit 32 is configured by, for example, a wireless communication unit that functions as a wireless transmission unit. However, the communication unit 32 is not limited to the wireless communication unit. For example, when the commuter pass issuing system is the first configuration example as shown in FIG. 1, the communication unit 32 is configured with a communication interface for data communication with the commuter pass issuing machine 1. When the commuter pass issuing system is the second configuration example as shown in FIG. 2, the communication unit 32 is a communication interface for data communication with the server S.

  The memory unit 33 includes a storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, and a rewritable nonvolatile memory. The memory unit 33 stores a program executed by the control unit 31, for example. The memory unit 33 may store display data or various control data. The memory unit 33 may be used as a buffer memory in data communication with the server S or the commuter pass issuing machine 1.

  The data storage unit 34 is a large-capacity rewritable nonvolatile storage device. The data storage unit 34 is configured by, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or an SSD (Solid State Drive). The data storage unit 34 may be realized by a storage device provided in a communicable external device.

  The display unit 35 displays various operation screens and guidance screens. The display unit 35 is a color display device, for example. The operation unit 36 receives an operation instruction input by an operator. The operation unit 36 is a touch panel provided on the display screen of the display unit 35, for example. The operation unit 36 may include a hard key in addition to the touch panel. In this embodiment, the display part 35 and the operation part 36 shall be comprised with the color liquid crystal display with a built-in touch panel.

Next, the configuration of the server S will be described.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the server S according to the embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 5, the server S includes a control unit 41, a first communication unit 42, a second communication unit 43, a memory unit 44, a data storage unit 45, and the like.
The control unit 41 controls the entire server S. The control unit 41 is connected to each unit in the server S via a bus. The control unit 41 includes, for example, a processor, various memories, and various interfaces. The control unit 41 implements various processing functions by executing a program stored in a memory by a processor such as a CPU.

  The first communication unit 42 is a communication interface. The first communication unit 42 includes a communication interface for data communication with the commuter pass issuing machine 1. The second communication unit 43 is a communication interface for data communication with the information input terminal D. The second communication unit 43 is constituted by, for example, a wireless communication unit that functions as a wireless reception unit. However, the second communication unit 43 is not limited to the wireless communication unit. The first communication unit 42 and the second communication unit 43 may be realized by a single communication interface.

  The memory unit 44 includes a storage device such as a ROM, a RAM, and a rewritable nonvolatile memory. The memory unit 44 stores a program executed by the control unit 41, for example. The memory unit 44 may store display data or various control data. The memory unit 44 may be used as a buffer memory in data communication with the server S or the commuter pass issuing machine 1.

  The data storage unit 45 is a large-capacity rewritable nonvolatile storage device. The data storage unit 45 is configured by an HDD (hard disk driver), an SSD (solid state drive), or the like. The data storage unit 45 is provided with a data table for sequentially storing input information received from the information input terminal D. The data storage unit 45 may be realized by a storage device provided in a communicable external device. Further, the input information acquired from the information input terminal D may be stored in the memory unit 44.

Next, information input processing in the information input terminal D will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining an example of information input processing in the information input terminal D.
The clerk who received the application form (or the clerk who received the application form from the clerk who collected the application form) uses the information input terminal D to input information necessary for issuing the commuter pass at the commuter pass issuing machine 1. Perform the operation. First, the clerk activates an input support program for inputting (input support) information (hereinafter referred to as ticket issue information) necessary for issuing a commuter pass at the commuter pass issuing machine 1 in the information input terminal D (step S1). . In the information input terminal D, it is assumed that an input support program is installed in the HDD 34 or the memory unit 33 in advance. When the input support program is started, the control unit 31 displays an operation screen for input on the display unit, and accepts input of ticketing information by the operation unit.

  First, the control unit 31 receives an application form (step S2). As acceptance of the application form, the control unit 31 accepts input of applicant information (call number described in the application form) for identifying the applicant (or application form) applying for the commuter pass. In this embodiment, a commuter pass issuing machine issues a commuter pass after inputting information at the information input terminal D. For this reason, it is assumed that ticketing information input in an input process in the information input terminal D, which will be described later, and a call number as applicant information for identifying the applicant (or application form) are associated with each other and managed.

  For example, the control unit 31 displays an operation screen for inputting a call number (applicant information) on the display unit 35 as an application receipt operation screen, and prompts the input of the call number. The applicant information may be any information that can identify the applicant, and is not limited to the above-described call number. For example, the applicant information may be a reception number that is issued in the order in which the staff receives application forms (application forms), or may be personal information such as a name written on the applicant.

  When the calling number as the applicant information is input, the control unit 31 inputs the ticket issuing information as various information necessary for issuing the commuter pass according to the description content of the application form (step S3). For example, the control unit 31 sequentially displays various operation screens on the display unit 35, and accepts input of various information by the operation unit 36 on the displayed operation screen. The control part 31 accumulate | stores the information input by the operation part 36 in the memory part 33, and judges whether the input of the ticketing information for one commuter pass was completed (step S4). The control unit 31 continues to input information until input of ticket issue information for one case is completed.

  Note that the control unit 31 may interrupt information input in accordance with an operator's instruction and return to step S2 to accept the next application. For example, when information to be input as ticket issuing information is unknown, the operator instructs to interrupt information input. In response to such an interruption instruction, the control unit 31 may interrupt the information input.

  When the information input for one case is completed (step S4, YES), the control unit 31 transmits the input ticket issuing information to the commuter pass issuing machine 1 or the server S (step S5). For example, when the commuter pass issuance system is the first configuration example, the control unit 31 transmits ticket issue information for one case to the commuter pass issuer 1. When the commuter pass issuing system is the second configuration example, the control unit 31 transmits to the server S ticket issuing information for one case for which input has been completed.

  When the transmission of the inputted ticket issue information is completed, the control unit 31 determines whether or not to end the ticket issue information input process (step S6). For example, when the operator instructs the next information input (step S6, NO), the control unit 31 returns to step S2 and performs the next information input. If the operator instructs the end of the input process (step S6, YES), the control unit 31 ends the input process.

  With the above processing, the information input terminal D can accept the input of ticket issuing information corresponding to the application for issuing a commuter ticket, and the ticket issuing information is input to the commuter ticket issuing machine 1 or the commuter ticket issuing machine 1. It can supply to the server S to deliver.

The operation of the information input terminal D may be performed by a station staff or by the applicant himself according to the guidance of the station staff.
Moreover, the information input by the information input process in the information input terminal D does not necessarily need to be all the ticket issuing information necessary for issuing the commuter pass. For example, the name column image of the application form may be input by the commuter pass issuing machine 1 without being input by the information input terminal D. However, the image in the name field of the application form may be input at the information input terminal D by photographing the name field of the application form with a camera or the like.

Next, management of input information in the commuter pass issuing machine 1 or the server S will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining an example of input information management processing in the server S.
In the commuter pass issuing system shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 41 of the server S accepts input information (ticketing information) from the information input terminal D (step S11). When the input information from the information input terminal D is received (step S11, YES), the control unit 41 sequentially registers the received input information (ticketing information) (step S12). For example, the control unit 41 accumulates input information (ticketing information) in a data table provided in the data storage unit 45 in the order of reception. In addition, the control unit 41 may store the input information in the data storage unit 45 in association with the identification information for identifying the information input terminal D that is the reception source.

  Moreover, the control part 41 of the server S receives the transfer request | requirement of the input information as ticket issuing information of a commuter pass from the commuter pass issuing machine 1 (step S13). When the input information transfer request is received from the commuter pass issuing machine 1 (step S13, YES), the control unit 41 receives the input information as the issuance information of the commuter pass input from the information input terminal D to the data storage unit 45. It is determined whether or not untransferred input information (unprocessed input information) is accumulated in the commuter pass issuing machine 1 (step S14).

  When it is determined that untransferred input information is not accumulated (step S14, NO), the control unit 41 notifies the requesting commuter pass issuing machine 1 that there is no input information (step S15). The control unit 41 may notify the commuter pass issuing machine 1 that has notified that there is no input information that the input information has been registered when the input information is registered.

  When it is determined that the input information as commuter ticket issuing information is accumulated (step S14, YES), the control unit 41 is the most accepted order among the input information registered (stored) in the data storage unit 45. The old input information is extracted, and the extracted input information is transferred to the commuter pass issuing machine 1 of the transfer supply source (step S16). When one piece of input information is transferred, the control unit 41 adds information indicating that it has been transferred to the commuter pass issuing machine 1 (or information indicating that it has been processed) to the transferred input information.

  Moreover, you may make it the control part 41 of the server S acquire from the commuter pass issuing machine 1 of a transfer destination the issuance status of the commuter pass by the transferred input information. In this case, when the control unit 41 receives a notification indicating that the commuter ticket issuance has been completed from the commuter pass issuing machine 1, the controller 41 has issued the ticket for the input information (transferred input information) notified of the completion of the ticketing. Information indicating this may be added. Further, the control unit 41 may delete the input information notified of the completion of ticketing from the data storage unit 45.

  As described above, the server S receives the input information as the commuter ticket issuance information from the information input terminal D, accumulates it in the storage unit in the order of acceptance, and uses the accumulated input information as a transfer request from the commuter ticket issuing machine 1. Transfer them in the order of acceptance. Thereby, even if the server S is a system with a plurality of commuter pass issuing machines 1, the server S can transfer the input information received from the plurality of information input terminals D to each commuter pass issuing machine in the order of reception.

  Although FIG. 7 has been described as an operation example of the server S, the operation shown in FIG. 7 may be performed by the commuter pass issuing machine 1. In the first configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the commuter pass issuing machine 1 may perform the processing shown in FIG. 7 in the commuter pass issuing machine.

Next, the ticket issuing process in the commuter pass issuing machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the ticket issuing process in the commuter pass issuing machine 1.
The commuter pass issuing machine 1 has an operation mode (hereinafter referred to as an external input mode) in which a commuter pass issuance process is executed using information input at the information input terminal D. When the operator of the commuter pass issuing machine 1 executes the commuter pass issuance process using the information input at the information input terminal D, the operator inputs an operation instruction for starting the external input mode. When the external input mode is instructed, the control unit 11 of the commuter pass issuing machine 1 activates the external input mode (step S21).

  When the external input mode is activated, the control unit 11 performs processing for acquiring ticket information for one commuter pass as input information for one case (step S22). In the case of the commuter pass issuance system of the first configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 11 inputs the oldest receiving order among the input information stored (stored) in the data storage unit 14. Get information. In the case of the commuter pass issuing system of the second configuration example shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 11 requests the server S to transfer the input information and acquires the input information transferred from the server.

  When the input information for one item is acquired, the control unit 11 displays the acquired information on the display unit 16 (step S23). The control unit 11 displays the ticket issuing information and the calling number of the commuter pass included in the acquired input information on the display unit 16. The operator visually confirms the issuance information of the commuter pass displayed on the display unit 16 and calls the applicant by the calling number (or the name of the applicant) displayed on the display unit 16. In addition, when the operator inputs additional information from the operation unit 17, the control unit 11 updates display contents such as commuter ticket issuance information.

  In addition, when the input information is acquired or when additional information is input, the control unit 11 checks the ticket issuing information of the commuter pass (step S24). For example, the control unit 11 determines whether or not the acquired input information includes all information necessary for issuing a commuter pass. In addition, the control unit 11 determines whether information (for example, an ID card, a student card, a certificate, or the like) that needs to be confirmed with respect to the applicant is included from the acquired input information.

  The control unit 11 determines whether or not a commuter pass can be issued based on the input information check (step S25). That is, the control unit 11 determines whether there is insufficient information or illegal information for issuing a commuter pass. When it is determined that there is insufficient information (or incorrect information) for issuing a commuter pass (step S25, YES), the control unit 11 displays an input guide for information to be added or corrected (additional information). 16 (step S26). When the control unit 11 displays the additional information input guidance, the control unit 11 receives input of additional information from the operation unit 17 (step S27).

  For example, when there is additional information that needs to be added or modified, the control unit 11 displays an input guide for information that needs to be added or modified on the display unit 16. In this case, the control unit 11 displays an operation button for inputting additional information and the like on the display unit 16 together with input guidance for additional information. As a result, the operator performs confirmation work such as confirming the guided information to the applicant, and then inputs addition or correction of the guided information using the operation unit 17.

  In addition, when it is determined that there is information (for example, an ID card, a student ID card, a certificate, etc.) that needs to be confirmed by the operator, the control unit 11 displays a guidance that prompts confirmation of the information that needs to be confirmed. In this case, the control unit 11 displays guidance for prompting confirmation and displays a button for inputting the confirmation result on the display unit 16. As a result, the operator performs the confirmation work of the matter guided to the applicant, and inputs information indicating the confirmation result using the operation unit 17.

  Moreover, when displaying the input guidance of additional information on the display part 16, the control part 11 enables reception of the instruction | indication of ticket issuing cancellation (step S28). In other words, after the additional information input guidance is displayed on the display unit 16, if it is determined that the commuter pass is not issued even if the applicant confirms it, the operator uses the operation unit 17 to perform the periodic registration based on the input information. Instruct the cancellation of the ticket issuing process. If cancellation of the ticket issuing process is instructed (step S28, YES), the control unit 11 stops the commuter ticket issuing process based on the input information, and proceeds to step S32.

  When the additional information is input without instructing to cancel the ticketing, the control unit 11 returns to step S23 and displays the ticketing information of the commuter pass that combines the additionally input information and the acquired input information. To display. The control unit 11 repeatedly executes the process of step S23-28 until information necessary for issuing a commuter pass is obtained.

  When the information necessary for issuing the commuter pass can be acquired (step S24, NO), the control unit 11 displays on the display unit 16 that the commuter ticket can be issued, and the applicant visually recognizes the contents of the ticket issued. The information is displayed on the possible guide unit 15 (step S29). The operator confirms the ticketing contents by himself and prompts the applicant to confirm the ticketing contents displayed on the guide unit 15. When the confirmation by the applicant is completed, the operator instructs a button for instructing ticketing start. The control unit 11 determines the start of the ticketing process based on an instruction input to a button for instructing ticketing start (step S30). When it is determined that ticketing is started (step S30, YES), the control unit 11 performs ticketing processing by the IC card processing unit 21 or the magnetic ticketing unit 23 based on the acquired ticketing information (input information or input information and additional information) ( Step S31).

  When the ticket issuing process for one commuter pass is completed, the control unit 11 determines whether there is input information waiting for the ticket issuing process (step S32). In the first configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the control unit 11 can determine whether there is input information waiting for ticketing processing based on whether there is input information accumulated in the data storage unit 14. In the second configuration example shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 11 can determine the presence or absence of input information waiting for ticketing processing by inquiring the server S.

  When it is determined that there is input information waiting for the ticket issuing process (step S32, YES), the control unit 11 returns to step S22 and executes the ticket issuing process for the commuter pass based on the next input information. When it is determined that there is no input information waiting for the ticketing process (step S32, NO), the control unit 11 checks whether or not the external input mode has ended (step S33). If it is determined not to end the external input mode (step S33, NO), the control unit 11 enters a state of waiting for acquisition of the next input information. When it is determined that the external input mode is to be ended (step S33, YES), the control unit 11 ends the operation in the external input mode.

  According to the commuter pass issuance system as described above, commuter pass issuance information is input at a plurality of information input terminals, and the commuter pass issuance machine performs a regular operation based on the commuter pass issuance information input at the information input terminal. Perform ticketing processing. Thereby, it is possible to perform the task of inputting commuter pass ticketing information with a plurality of information input terminals, and to quickly issue a ticket with the commuter pass issuing machine. As a result, the waiting time can be shortened for the user who purchases the commuter pass, and the burden on the operator of the commuter pass issuing machine can be reduced.

  Further, the commuter pass issuing machine confirms the information input at the information input terminal, and inputs additional information or corrects the input information. Thereby, the input information in an information input terminal can be confirmed with a commuter pass issuing machine before ticketing processing. In addition, it is possible to perform the ticket issuing process after the operator of the commuter pass issuing machine is surely confirmed the matter that the operator needs to confirm directly.

  The commuter pass issuance system is configured such that the information input terminal communicates with the server or the commuter pass issuer using wireless communication or the like, so that the staff who operates the information input terminal (input support) It is easy to increase or decrease members. For this reason, the commuter pass issuing system can provide input support according to the congestion situation, and can efficiently reduce the ticket issuing operation at the commuter pass ticket issuing machine according to the situation.

Although several embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the scope of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are included in the invention described in the claims and the equivalents thereof.
Hereinafter, the contents described in the scope of claims of the present application will be appended.
[1]
An acquisition unit for acquiring ticket information of a commuter pass input at an information input terminal;
A display unit for displaying ticket information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquisition unit;
After displaying commuter ticket issuance information on the display unit, an operation unit for instructing the issuance of commuter tickets based on the displayed information;
When the operation unit is instructed to issue a commuter pass, a ticket issuing unit that issues a commuter pass based on ticket issuing information of the commuter pass, and
A commuter pass issuing machine.
[2]
The operation unit accepts input of additional information to be added to the issuance information of the commuter pass displayed on the display unit,
The ticket issuing unit issues a commuter pass based on ticket issuing information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquiring unit and additional information input by the operation unit;
The commuter pass issuing machine according to [1].
[3]
A wireless communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the information input terminal;
The acquisition unit acquires ticket information of the commuter pass from the information input terminal by wireless communication by the wireless communication unit;
The commuter pass issuing machine according to either [1] or [2].
[4]
Having a communication unit for data communication with a server having a communication function with an information input terminal;
The acquisition unit acquires ticket information of the commuter pass from the information input terminal via a server communicable by the communication unit.
The commuter pass issuing machine according to either [1] or [2].
[5]
In a commuter pass issuing system having an information input terminal and a commuter pass issuing machine,
The information input terminal is
An information input unit for entering commuter ticketing information;
A transmission unit that transmits the ticket issuing information of the commuter pass input using the information input unit to the commuter pass issuing machine,
The commuter pass issuing machine
A receiving unit for receiving ticket information of a commuter pass transferred from the information input terminal;
A storage unit for storing issuance information of the commuter pass received by the receiving unit;
An acquisition unit that acquires in order from the oldest order in which the ticket issuing information stored in the storage unit is received;
A display unit for displaying ticket information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquisition unit;
After displaying commuter ticket issuance information on the display unit, an operation unit for instructing the issuance of commuter tickets based on the displayed information;
A ticket issuing unit that issues a commuter pass based on ticket information of the commuter pass when ticketing is issued by the operation unit.
Commuter pass issuance system.
[6]
The operation unit of the commuter pass issuing machine accepts input of additional information to be added to the issuance information of the commuter pass displayed on the display unit,
The ticket issuing unit of the commuter pass issuing machine issues a commuter pass based on the ticket issuing information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquiring unit and the additional information input by the operation unit.
The commuter pass issuing system according to [5].
[7]
The transmission unit of the information input terminal is a wireless transmission unit that transmits ticket information of the commuter pass by wireless communication,
The receiving unit of the commuter pass issuing machine is a wireless receiving unit that receives ticket issuing information of the commuter pass transmitted by the wireless communication.
The commuter pass issuing system according to any one of [5] or [6].
[8]
In a commuter pass issuing system having an information input terminal, a server, and a commuter pass issuing machine,
The information input terminal is
An information input unit for entering commuter ticketing information;
A transmission unit for transmitting the ticket issuing information of the commuter pass input using the information input unit to the server,
The server
A receiving unit for receiving ticket information of the commuter pass transmitted by the information input terminal;
A storage unit for storing issuance information of the commuter pass received by the receiving unit;
A transfer unit for transferring ticket issuing information of an old commuter pass in the received order among the information stored in the storage unit in response to a transfer request from the commuter pass issuing machine;
The commuter pass issuing machine
An acquisition unit for acquiring issuance information of a commuter pass transferred from the server;
A display unit for displaying ticket information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquisition unit;
After displaying the commuter ticket issuance information on the display unit, an operation unit that instructs the issuance of commuter tickets based on the displayed information;
A ticket issuing unit that issues a commuter pass based on ticket information of the commuter pass when ticketing is issued by the operation unit.
Commuter pass issuance system.
[9]
The transmission unit of the information input terminal is a wireless transmission unit that transmits ticket information of the commuter pass by wireless communication,
The receiving unit of the server is a wireless receiving unit that receives ticket issuing information of the commuter pass transmitted by the wireless communication.
[8] The commuter pass issuing system described in [8].

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Commuter pass issuing machine, D ... Information input terminal, S ... Server, 11 ... Control part, 12 ... Communication part, 13 ... Memory part, 14 ... Data storage part, 15 ... Guide part, 16 ... Display part, 17 ... Operation unit, 21 ... card processing unit, 23 ... magnetic ticketing unit, 31 ... control unit, 32 ... communication unit, 33 ... memory unit, 34 ... data storage unit, 35 ... display unit, 36 ... operation unit, 41 ... control unit 42 ... 1st communication part, 43 ... 2nd communication part, 44 ... Data storage part, 44 ... Memory part, 45 ... Data storage part.

Claims (3)

A wireless communication unit that wirelessly communicates with the information input terminal;
A storage unit that stores ticket issuing information of a commuter pass input by the information input terminal that is received by wireless communication using the wireless communication unit;
An acquisition unit that acquires ticket information of a commuter pass for the oldest receipt order from the storage unit ;
A display unit for displaying ticket information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquisition unit;
After displaying commuter ticket issuance information on the display unit, an operation unit for instructing the issuance of commuter tickets based on the displayed information;
When the operation unit is instructed to issue a commuter pass, a ticket issuing unit that issues a commuter pass based on ticket issuing information of the commuter pass, and
A commuter pass issuing machine. A communication unit that communicates with a server that stores ticketing information of a commuter pass entered at an information input terminal;
An acquisition unit that requests ticket issuing information of one commuter pass with the oldest reception order with respect to the server using the communication unit, and acquires ticket issuing information of a commuter pass transferred from the server in response to the request When,
A display unit for displaying ticket information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquisition unit;
After displaying commuter ticket issuance information on the display unit, an operation unit for instructing the issuance of commuter tickets based on the displayed information;
When the operation unit is instructed to issue a commuter pass, a ticket issuing unit that issues a commuter pass based on ticket issuing information of the commuter pass, and
A commuter pass issuing machine. The operation unit accepts input of additional information to be added to the issuance information of the commuter pass displayed on the display unit,
The ticket issuing unit issues a commuter pass based on ticket issuing information of the commuter pass acquired by the acquiring unit and additional information input by the operation unit;
The commuter pass issuing machine according to claim 1 or 2 .