JP6776053B2 - Automatic ticket gate - Google Patents

Description

An embodiment of the present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate.

Some automatic ticket gates read a code such as a QR code (registered trademark) and perform ticket gate processing. In addition, some automatic ticket gates perform ticket gate processing based on information read from an IC card. An automatic ticket gate that has a code-based ticket gate processing function and an IC card-based ticket gate processing function reads information from the IC card before reading the code when the medium on which the code is recorded and the IC card are presented at the same time. Ticket gate processing may be executed.

For example, some mobile terminals such as smartphones have an IC chip that functions as an IC card that can be used for ticket gate processing. When it is desired to perform ticket gate processing with the code displayed on the display unit of a mobile terminal having such an IC chip, the problem is that the automatic ticket gate reads information from the IC chip and performs ticket gate processing before reading the code. There is.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-176259

In order to solve the above problems, an automatic ticket gate that preferentially performs ticket gate processing based on the code will be provided.

According to the embodiment, the automatic ticket gate includes an IC reader, a code reader, and a control unit. The IC reader reads IC data from the IC chip. The code reader reads an image of the code from the medium. The control unit receives the reading of the image by the code reader within a predetermined waiting time after the IC reader acquires the IC data, and when the code data obtained by decoding the code is acquired, the control unit is based on the code data. The entry / exit process is performed, and when the code data is not acquired, the entry / exit process is performed based on the IC data. The control unit determines whether the medium is a smartphone based on the identification information included in the IC data, and when it is determined that the medium is a smartphone, the code reader reads the image within the standby time. Accept.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an automatic ticket gate according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram showing an example of an automatic ticket gate and a mobile terminal according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the second embodiment. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the third embodiment. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the third embodiment. FIG. 9 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram showing an operation example of the automatic ticket gate according to the sixth embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First Embodiment)
First, the first embodiment will be described.
The automatic ticket gate according to the first embodiment performs entry processing to a predetermined place or entry processing from a predetermined place. The user enters or exits from a predetermined place according to the operation of the automatic ticket gate.

Here, the automatic ticket gate shall be used as station affairs equipment. That is, the automatic ticket gate processes the entrance to the station or the entry from the station. The target for entry / exit processing by the automatic ticket gate is not limited to a specific configuration.

The automatic ticket gate reads a code such as a QR code to perform entry / exit processing. In addition, the automatic ticket gate reads data from an IC chip such as an IC card and performs entry / exit processing. Further, the automatic ticket gate may perform entry / exit processing using a magnetic ticket.

The user displays the code on his / her own mobile terminal such as a smartphone and holds it at the automatic ticket gate. The automatic ticket gate reads the code from the held mobile terminal and performs entry / exit processing.

Next, the automatic ticket gate and the mobile terminal will be described.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of the automatic ticket gate 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the automatic ticket gate 1 includes a CPU 11, a memory unit 12, a human detection unit 13, a display unit 14, a speaker unit 15, a door mechanism 16, a communication control unit 17, an IC reader / writer 18, and a code reader 19. It includes a magnetic ticket processing unit 20, a shutter 21, a discharge port 22, and the like.

CPU 11, memory unit 12, human detection unit 13, display unit 14, speaker unit 15, door mechanism 16, communication control unit 17, IC reader / writer 18, code reader 19, magnetic ticket processing unit 20, shutter 21, and discharge port 22 Is connected to each other so that they can communicate with each other via a data bus or the like.

The CPU 11 (control unit) controls the entire automatic ticket gate 1. The CPU 11 may include an internal cache, various interfaces, and the like. The CPU 11 realizes various processes by executing a program stored in advance in the internal memory or the memory unit 12. The CPU 11 is, for example, a processor.

It should be noted that some of the various functions realized by the CPU 11 executing the program may be realized by the hardware circuit. In this case, the CPU 11 controls the functions executed by the hardware circuit.

The memory unit 12 is composed of a volatile memory, a non-volatile memory, and the like. For example, the memory unit 12 stores a control program, control data, and the like in advance. In addition, the memory unit 12 temporarily stores data and the like being processed by the CPU 11. For example, the memory unit 12 stores various running application programs based on instructions from the CPU 11. Further, the memory unit 12 may store data necessary for executing the application program, an execution result of the application program, and the like.

The human detection unit 13 is a sensor that detects that a user has entered the passageway formed by the automatic ticket gate 1. For example, the human detection unit 13 detects a user when the user invades a predetermined position of the passage (for example, the middle part of the passage). For example, the human detection unit 13 detects the blocking of infrared rays to detect the intrusion of a user. The method by which the human detection unit 13 detects the intrusion of the user is not limited to a specific method.

The display unit 14 displays various information as an image based on the signal from the CPU 11. For example, the display unit 14 displays an error message such as passability or a read error. The display unit 14 is, for example, a liquid crystal display or the like. Here, the display unit 14 is composed of a first display unit 14a, a second display unit 14b, and the like.

The speaker unit 15 presents various information by sound based on the signal from the CPU 11. For example, the speaker unit 15 outputs a warning sound or a voice indicating whether or not the passage is possible, or a reading error.

The door mechanism 16 is a door provided to control a user passing through the automatic ticket gate 1. The door mechanism 16 is provided on the passage side formed by the automatic ticket gate 1. The door mechanism 16 blocks the passage of a user who is determined to be impassable based on the signal from the CPU 11.

The communication control unit 17 is an interface for communicating with a management server or the like as a host device.
The IC reader / writer 18 (IC reader) is an interface device for non-contact transmission / reception of data with an IC chip incorporated in an IC card or a mobile terminal. Here, the IC chip is assumed to have the same function as a non-contact type IC card that can be used for ticket gate processing. The IC reader / writer 18 includes an antenna for performing wireless communication with an IC chip, a communication control unit, and the like. The IC reader / writer 18 performs power supply, clock supply, reset control, data transmission / reception, and the like to the IC chip. The IC reader / writer 18 supplies a magnetic field to the IC chip from an antenna or the like to supply electric power.

With such a function, the IC reader / writer 18 supplies power to the IC chip, activates (starts) the IC chip, supplies clocks, reset control, transmits various commands, and responds to the transmitted commands based on the control by the CPU 11. Receives (response).

The IC reader / writer 18 performs non-contact communication with an IC chip within a predetermined communication area, and reads information (IC data) required for ticket gate processing from the IC chip for which non-contact communication has been established. When the information used for the ticket gate processing is read from the IC chip, the IC reader / writer 18 transmits the read information to the CPU 11.

For example, when the IC reader / writer 18 receives a response from the IC chip within a predetermined communication area, the IC reader / writer 18 transmits a detection signal indicating that the IC chip has been detected to the CPU 11. The IC reader / writer 18 detects an IC chip in a predetermined communication area, but when it fails to read the information required for ticket gate processing, it transmits a signal (reading failure signal) indicating information reading failure to the CPU 11. ..

The code reader 19 reads the code from the screen of the mobile terminal held by the user or a medium such as a ticket medium. The code reader 19 reads a two-dimensional code from the ticket medium, for example, by irradiating the medium with light and acquiring the reflected light. Further, the code reader 19 acquires an image by acquiring light emitted from a screen or the like as a medium. Further, the code reader 19 may read the two-dimensional code using normal light such as visible light. In addition, the code reader 19 can acquire an image using invisible light. That is, the code reader 19 acquires an image using a predetermined dedicated light which is invisible light. The code reader 19 includes a camera and / or lighting for reading the code.
The code reader 19 decodes the read code and acquires the code data. The code reader 19 transmits the acquired code data to the CPU 11.

The code is code data encoded according to a predetermined algorithm. A code is an image that can be read by a machine such as a computer. For example, the code is a one-dimensional code such as a barcode or a two-dimensional code such as a QR code. The structure of the code is not limited to a specific structure.

The magnetic ticket processing unit 20 reads the magnetic information recorded on the magnetic commuter pass or the ticket, or writes the magnetic information on the magnetic commuter pass or the ticket.
The shutter 21 is installed at the insertion slot of the magnetic ticket. The shutter 21 controls the insertion of the magnetic ticket into the insertion slot based on the signal from the CPU 11. For example, the shutter 21 closes the slot to prevent the magnetic ticket from being inserted.

The discharge port 22 discharges the magnetic ticket inserted in the insertion port to the outside.
The automatic ticket gate 1 may add a necessary configuration or delete an unnecessary configuration as appropriate.

FIG. 2 is a top view of the automatic ticket gate 1 and the mobile terminal 100.
The mobile terminal 100 is a terminal possessed by the user in advance.
As shown in FIG. 2, the mobile terminal 100 includes a display unit 101, an IC chip 102, and the like.

The display unit 101 displays the code. For example, the display unit 101 displays the code stored in the mobile terminal 100 in advance based on the operation of the user. Further, the display unit 101 may display the code downloaded from the server. The code indicates information necessary for ticket gate processing, such as ticket information. For example, the code indicates a fare or expiration date. In addition, the code may indicate a commuter pass section, a period, or the like as commuter pass information. In addition, the code may indicate the entrance station, the entrance time, and the like as the entrance information.

The IC chip 102 has a function equivalent to that of a non-contact type IC card, and is activated (becomes operable) by receiving power or the like from an external device such as an IC reader / writer 18. For example, the IC chip 102 receives radio waves from the IC reader / writer 18 via an antenna as a communication interface, a modulation / demodulation circuit, and the like. The IC chip 102 is activated by generating an operating power supply and an operating clock from the radio wave by a power supply unit (not shown).

The IC chip 102 stores IC data including information (ticket gate information) necessary for ticket gate processing such as ticket information. For example, the IC chip 102 may store information about the stored fair. Further, the ticket gate information may be information including a boarding fee, an expiration date, and the like. Further, the ticket gate information may be information including a commuter pass section, a period, and the like as commuter pass information. Further, the ticket gate information may be information including the entrance station, the entrance time, and the like as the entrance information.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the upper surface of the automatic ticket gate 1, the shutter 21, the IC reader / writer 18, the code reader 19, the first display unit 14a, the discharge port 22, and the second The display unit 14b of 2 is formed.

The IC reader / writer 18 and the code reader 19 are formed so as to overlap each other. That is, when the mobile terminal 100 is in a predetermined area, the IC reader / writer 18 can communicate with the IC chip 102 of the mobile terminal 100, and the code reader 19 reads the code from the display unit 101 of the mobile terminal 100. be able to.

Next, the functions realized by the CPU 11 will be described.
The CPU 11 has a function of acquiring data (IC data) stored in the IC chip 102 through the IC reader / writer 18. For example, the IC reader / writer 18 pairs with the IC chip 102 of the mobile terminal 100 that has entered a predetermined area. The IC reader / writer 18 transmits a read command or the like to the IC chip 102, and acquires IC data from the IC chip 102. The IC reader / writer 18 transmits the acquired IC data to the CPU 11.
The CPU 11 acquires IC data from the IC reader / writer 18. For example, the CPU 11 acquires information necessary for ticket gate processing as IC data.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of reading code data from the code displayed by the display unit 101 of the mobile terminal 100 through the code reader 19. For example, the code reader 19 raster-scans an image including the display unit 101 to identify a code. The code reader 19 decodes the specified code according to a predetermined algorithm and acquires the code data. The code reader 19 transmits the acquired code data to the CPU 11.

The CPU 11 acquires code data from the code reader 19. For example, the CPU 11 acquires information necessary for ticket gate processing as code data.
The CPU 11 may decode the code to acquire the code data. For example, the code reader 19 acquires an image of the code and transmits it to the CPU 11. The CPU 11 may decode the code from the image of the code and acquire the code data.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of performing ticket gate processing based on the IC data acquired from the IC chip 102 or the code data obtained by decoding the code. For example, the CPU 11 makes an entry / exit determination based on IC data or code data. The CPU 11 controls the passage of the user based on the determination result.

For example, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the user can pass based on the IC data or code data, the station where the processor 3 is installed, the current date and time, and the like. When the CPU 11 determines that the user can pass through, the CPU 11 opens the door mechanism 16. Further, the CPU 11 may display a message indicating that the passage is possible on the display unit 14 or the like. Further, the CPU 11 may display the balance of the stored fade and the like.

Further, the CPU 11 closes the door mechanism 16 when the user determines that the passage is not possible. Further, the CPU 11 may display a message indicating that the passage is impassable on the display unit 14 or the like. Further, the CPU 11 may output a warning sound or the like through the speaker unit 15 or the like.

Further, the CPU 11 has a function of performing ticket gate processing based on the code data when the code data is acquired from the code reader 19 within a predetermined standby time after the IC data is acquired from the IC chip 102. For example, the CPU 11 starts a timer when it acquires IC data. The CPU 11 determines whether the timer has reached a predetermined standby time. When the CPU 11 acquires the code data before the timer reaches the predetermined standby time, the CPU 11 performs the ticket gate processing based on the code data. Further, when the timer reaches a predetermined standby time, the CPU 11 performs ticket gate processing based on the IC data.

The CPU 11 may start the timer when it receives a signal from the IC reader / writer 18 that detects the IC chip. Further, when the timer has elapsed the standby time, the CPU 11 may display a message or the like requesting re-holding on the display unit 14 or the like, or output a warning sound or the like through the speaker unit 15.

The standby time is the time required for the CPU 11 to acquire the code data. For example, the waiting time is the time required for the code reader 19 to read the code, decode it, and transmit the decoded code data to the CPU 11. For example, the waiting time is about several tens of milliseconds.

Next, an operation example of the automatic ticket gate 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an operation example of the automatic ticket gate 1. The example shown in FIG. 3 is an example in which the automatic ticket gate 1 acquires code data after acquiring IC data. That is, the user causes the display unit 101 of the mobile terminal 100 including the IC chip 102 to display the code, and holds the code on the code reader 19. At the same time, the IC chip 102 of the mobile terminal 100 enters the area where it can communicate with the IC reader / writer 18.

First, the IC reader / writer 18 acquires IC data from the IC chip 102 (S11). When the IC data is acquired, the IC reader / writer 18 transmits the IC data to the CPU 11 (S12).

The CPU 11 receives IC data from the IC reader / writer 18. Upon receiving the IC data, the CPU 11 starts a timer (S13). When the timer is started, the CPU 11 transmits a closing request to the shutter 21 (S14).

The shutter 21 closes when it receives a closing request. Upon closing, the shutter 21 transmits a completion notification indicating that the closing is completed to the CPU 11 (S15).

Here, the code reader 19 reads the code from the display unit 101 and acquires the code data (S16). When the code data is acquired, the code reader 19 transmits the code data to the CPU 11 (S17).

The CPU 11 receives the code data from the code reader 19. Upon receiving the code data, the CPU 11 stops the timer (S18). When the timer is stopped, the CPU 11 transmits a read prohibition request to the IC reader / writer 18 (S19). When the read prohibition request is transmitted to the IC reader / writer 18, the CPU 11 transmits the read prohibition request to the code reader 19 (S20).

When the IC reader / writer 18 receives the read prohibition request, the IC reader / writer 18 stops reading the new IC chip. When the reading is stopped, the IC reader / writer 18 transmits a completion notification indicating that the reading has been stopped to the CPU 11 (S21).

When the code reader 19 receives the read prohibition request, the code reader 19 stops reading the new code. When the reading is stopped, the code reader 19 transmits a completion notification indicating that the reading has been stopped to the CPU 11 (S22).

When the CPU 11 receives the completion notification from the code reader 19, the CPU 11 performs ticket gate processing based on the code data (S23). When the ticket gate processing is performed, the CPU 11 transmits a release request to the shutter 21 (S24). When the release request is transmitted to the shutter 21, the CPU 11 transmits the reading start request to the IC reader / writer 18 (S25).

The shutter 21 opens when it receives a release request. When released, the shutter 21 transmits a completion notification indicating that the shutter has been released to the CPU 11 (S26).

When the IC reader / writer 18 receives the reading start request, the IC reader / writer 18 starts reading the IC chip. When the reading of the IC chip is started, the IC reader / writer 18 transmits a completion notification indicating that the reading of the IC chip is started to the CPU 11 (S27).

Upon receiving the completion notification from the code reader 19, the CPU 11 transmits a reading start request to the code reader 19 (S28). When the code reader 19 receives the reading start request, the code reader 19 starts reading the code. When the reading of the code is started, the code reader 19 transmits a completion notification indicating that the reading of the code is started to the CPU 11 (S29).

When the CPU 11 receives the completion notification from the code reader 19, the automatic ticket gate 1 ends the operation.
It should be noted that either S19 or S20 may be performed first. Further, S24, S25 and S28 may be performed in any order.

Next, a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data will be described.
FIG. 4 is a sequence diagram for explaining a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the completion notification is received from the shutter 21 (S15), the CPU 11 waits until the waiting time elapses. When the standby time elapses (S41), the CPU 11 proceeds to S19.

Upon receiving the completion notification indicating that the reading has been stopped from the code reader 19 (S22), the CPU 11 performs the ticket gate processing based on the IC data (S43). When the ticket gate processing is performed, the CPU 11 transmits a write request for writing predetermined data to the IC chip 102 to the IC reader / writer 18 (S42). For example, when the admission process is performed, the CPU 11 transmits a request for writing admission information indicating the admission station or the admission time. Further, when the participation process is performed, the CPU 11 transmits a request for writing the participation information indicating the participation station, the participation time, the boarding fee, and the like.

When the IC reader / writer 18 receives the write request, the IC reader / writer 18 writes predetermined data to the IC chip 102 according to the write request. When the predetermined data is written to the IC chip 102, the IC reader / writer 18 transmits a completion notification indicating that the writing is completed to the CPU 11 (S44).
When the CPU 11 receives the completion notification from the IC reader / writer 18, the CPU 11 proceeds to S24.

The automatic ticket gate configured as described above waits for a predetermined time after acquiring IC data from the IC chip. When the automatic ticket gate reads the code during standby, the automatic ticket gate processes the ticket gate based on the code data obtained by decoding the code. Therefore, the automatic ticket gate can preferentially perform the ticket gate processing based on the code. As a result, the automatic ticket gate can prevent the ticket gate processing from being performed by the IC chip even though the user holds the code.
(Second Embodiment)
Next, the second embodiment will be described.
The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the second embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that the ticket gate processing based on the IC data is started during the standby time. Therefore, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 5 is an example in which the automatic ticket gate 1 acquires code data after acquiring IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Upon receiving the completion notification from the shutter 21 indicating that the closing is completed (S15), the CPU 11 starts at least a part of the ticket gate processing based on the IC data (S51). For example, the CPU 11 performs a ticket gate process that is performed internally. For example, the CPU 11 determines whether the user can pass based on the IC data or generates data to be written in the IC chip until the standby time elapses.

The code reader 19 transmits the code data to the CPU 11 (S17). When the CPU 11 receives the code data, the CPU 11 discards the ticket gate processing data based on the IC data (S52). When the data is discarded, the CPU 11 proceeds to S18.

Note that the CPU 11 does not perform any processing other than the ticket gate processing performed internally until the waiting time elapses. For example, the CPU 11 does not control the door mechanism 16 or the display unit 14 until the standby time elapses.
Next, a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data will be described.
FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram for explaining a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the ticket gate processing based on the IC data is started (S51), the CPU 11 waits until the waiting time elapses. When the standby time elapses (S53), the CPU 11 transmits a read prohibition request to the IC reader / writer 18 (S19).

When the completion notification is received from the code reader 19 (S22), the CPU 11 completes the ticket gate processing based on the IC data (S54). For example, if the ticket gate processing performed internally is not completed, the CPU 11 finishes the processing and then performs the ticket gate processing. Further, when the ticket gate processing performed internally is completed, the CPU 11 performs the subsequent ticket gate processing.
When the ticket gate processing based on the IC data is completed, the CPU 11 proceeds to S43.

The CPU 11 does not have to discard the data in S52. For example, the CPU 11 may continue the ticket gate processing based on the IC data when there is a defect in the code data acquired later.

The automatic ticket gate configured as described above starts the ticket gate processing based on the IC data when the IC data is acquired. That is, the automatic ticket gate performs ticket gate processing based on IC data during the standby time. As a result, if the code is not read after that, the automatic ticket gate can quickly complete the ticket gate processing based on the IC data.
(Third Embodiment)
Next, the third embodiment will be described.
The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the third embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that a timer is started when the IC data is acquired from the IC chip 102 of the mobile terminal 100. Therefore, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

First, the functions realized by the CPU 11 will be described.
The CPU 11 has a function of determining whether the medium of the IC data is a mobile terminal including a display unit for displaying a code based on the IC data. For example, the CPU 11 determines whether the medium of the IC data is a smartphone.

For example, the CPU 11 determines whether the medium is a mobile terminal based on the identification information (for example, unique identification information (IDi)) stored in the IC data. For example, the CPU 11 determines whether the medium is a mobile terminal or another medium (for example, an IC card) by referring to a bit string or the like in a predetermined area in the identification information.

Further, the CPU 11 starts a timer when the medium is a mobile terminal. That is, the CPU 11 waits for a predetermined waiting time until the code data is received.
Further, the CPU 11 does not start the timer when the medium is not a mobile terminal. That is. The CPU 11 performs ticket gate processing based on IC data without waiting for a standby time.

Next, an operation example of the automatic ticket gate 1 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example of the automatic ticket gate 1.
FIG. 7 is an example in which the automatic ticket gate 1 acquires code data after acquiring IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Upon receiving the completion notification from the shutter 21 indicating that the closing is completed (S15), the CPU 11 determines whether the medium is the mobile terminal 100 based on the IC data (S61). When it is determined that the medium is a mobile terminal (S61, YES), the CPU 11 starts a timer (S62). When the CPU 11 starts the timer, the automatic ticket gate 1 proceeds to S16.
If it is determined that the medium is not a mobile terminal (S61, NO), the CPU 11 proceeds to S19 in FIG.

Next, a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data will be described.
FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram for explaining a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the timer is started (S62), the CPU 11 waits until the standby time elapses. When the standby time elapses (S63), the CPU 11 proceeds to S19.
The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the third embodiment may have the characteristics of the automatic ticket gate 1 according to the second embodiment.

The automatic ticket gate configured as described above waits for the acquisition of a predetermined standby time code data when the medium of the IC data is a mobile terminal. That is, when the automatic ticket gate acquires IC data from a medium that may display the code, it waits for the acquisition of the code data.

On the other hand, when the medium is not a mobile terminal (for example, when it is an IC card), the automatic ticket gate executes the ticket gate process without waiting for the acquisition of the code data. That is, when the automatic ticket gate acquires IC data from a medium that does not have the possibility of displaying the code, the automatic ticket gate does not wait for the acquisition of the code data.

As a result, the automatic ticket gate can quickly perform ticket gate processing when IC data is acquired from a medium that does not have the possibility of displaying the code.
(Fourth Embodiment)
Next, the automatic ticket gate 1 according to the fourth embodiment will be described.
The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the fourth embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that the ticket gate processing based on the code data is stopped until the CPU 11 acquires the IC data from the IC reader / writer 18.

For example, when the CPU 11 receives an acquisition failure signal indicating information reading failure from the IC reader / writer 18, the CPU 11 waits until the IC data is received from the IC reader / writer 18. That is, the CPU 11 does not perform ticket gate processing based on the code data even if the code data is acquired from the code reader 19 until the IC data is received from the IC reader / writer 18.

FIG. 9 shows an example in which the automatic ticket gate 1 acquires code data after acquiring IC data. Here, it is assumed that the IC reader / writer 18 detects the IC chip 102 but fails to acquire the IC data. Further, the same operations as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

First, the IC reader / writer 18 detects the IC chip 102, but fails to acquire the IC data (S71). If the acquisition of the IC data fails, the IC reader / writer 18 transmits a read failure signal to the CPU 11 (S72).

When the CPU 11 receives the read failure signal, it prompts the IC chip 102 to be re-held (S73). For example, the CPU 11 displays a message prompting re-holding on the display unit 14, and outputs a warning sound from the speaker unit 15. When the re-holding is prompted, the CPU 11 waits until the IC data is received.

After that, the IC reader / writer 18 shall acquire IC data from the IC chip 102. That is, the automatic ticket gate 1 proceeds to S11.

Next, a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data will be described.
FIG. 10 is a sequence diagram for explaining a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

First, the IC reader / writer 18 detects the IC chip 102, but fails to acquire the IC data (S71). If the acquisition of the IC data fails, the IC reader / writer 18 transmits a read failure signal to the CPU 11 (S72).

When the CPU 11 receives the read failure signal, it prompts the IC chip 102 to be re-held (S73).

The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the fourth embodiment may have the characteristics of the automatic ticket gate 1 according to the second or third embodiment.

The automatic ticket gate configured as described above prompts the user to re-hold the IC data without starting the timer when the acquisition of the IC data fails. Therefore, the automatic ticket gate can determine whether to wait for the acquisition of the code data based on the IC data after acquiring the IC data.
(Fifth Embodiment)
Next, the fifth embodiment will be described.
The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the fifth embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that the timer is not started when the IC data includes the commuter pass information. Therefore, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

First, the functions realized by the CPU 11 will be described.
The CPU 11 has a function of determining whether the IC data includes commuter pass information. The commuter pass information is information about the commuter pass. For example, the commuter pass information includes a valid section and a valid period.

Further, the CPU 11 starts a timer when the IC data does not include the commuter pass information. That is, the CPU 11 waits for a predetermined waiting time until the code data is received.
Further, the CPU 11 does not start the timer when the IC data includes the commuter pass information. That is. The CPU 11 performs ticket gate processing based on the commuter pass information of the IC data without waiting for the waiting time.

Next, an operation example of the automatic ticket gate 1 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example of the automatic ticket gate 1.
FIG. 11 is an example in which the automatic ticket gate 1 acquires code data after acquiring IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Upon receiving the completion notification from the shutter 21 indicating that the closing is completed (S15), the CPU 11 determines whether the IC data includes the commuter pass information (S81). When it is determined that the IC data includes the commuter pass information (S81, YES), the CPU 11 starts the timer (S82). When the CPU 11 starts the timer, the automatic ticket gate 1 proceeds to S16.
If it is determined that the IC data does not include the commuter pass information (S81, NO), the CPU 11 proceeds to S19 in FIG.

Next, a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data will be described.
FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram for explaining a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the timer is started (S82), the CPU 11 waits until the standby time elapses. When the standby time elapses (S83), the CPU 11 proceeds to S19.

The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the fifth embodiment may have the characteristics of the automatic ticket gate 1 according to the second to fourth embodiments.

When the IC data includes commuter pass information, the automatic ticket gate configured as described above performs ticket gate processing based on the IC data without waiting for a waiting time.
Normally, if the user has a commuter pass, it is most advantageous for the user to perform ticket gate processing based on the commuter pass.
Therefore, when the user has a commuter pass, the automatic ticket gate can appropriately and quickly perform the ticket gate processing.
(Sixth Embodiment)
Next, the sixth embodiment will be described.
The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the sixth embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that the timer is not started when the IC data includes the entrance information. Therefore, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Here, it is assumed that the automatic ticket gate 1 performs entry processing.
First, the functions realized by the CPU 11 will be described.
The CPU 11 has a function of determining whether the IC data includes admission information. The admission information is information stored in the IC chip 102 when the automatic ticket gate performs the admission process. For example, the admission information indicates an admission station, an admission date and time, and the like.

Further, the CPU 11 starts a timer when the IC data does not include the admission information. That is, the CPU 11 waits for a predetermined waiting time until the code data is received.
Further, the CPU 11 does not start the timer when the IC data includes the entrance information. That is. The CPU 11 performs ticket gate processing based on the commuter pass information of the IC data without waiting for the waiting time.

Next, an operation example of the automatic ticket gate 1 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram for explaining an operation example of the automatic ticket gate 1.
FIG. 13 is an example in which the automatic ticket gate 1 acquires code data after acquiring IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 3 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Upon receiving the completion notification indicating that the closing is completed from the shutter 21 (S15), the CPU 11 determines whether the IC data includes the admission information (S91). When it is determined that the IC data includes the admission information (S91, YES), the CPU 11 starts the timer (S92). When the CPU 11 starts the timer, the automatic ticket gate 1 proceeds to S16.
If it is determined that the IC data does not include the admission information (S91, NO), the CPU 11 proceeds to S19 in FIG.

Next, a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data will be described.
FIG. 14 is a sequence diagram for explaining a case where the automatic ticket gate 1 does not acquire the code data after acquiring the IC data. Here, the same operations as those in FIG. 4 are designated by the same reference numerals and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

When the timer is started (S92), the CPU 11 waits until the standby time elapses. When the standby time elapses (S93), the CPU 11 proceeds to S19.
The automatic ticket gate 1 according to the sixth embodiment may have the characteristics of the automatic ticket gate 1 according to the second to fifth embodiments.

When the IC data includes the admission information, the automatic ticket gate configured as described above performs the ticket gate processing based on the IC data without waiting for the waiting time.
If the user performs the admission process based on the IC data, the IC data includes the admission information. Therefore, it is an appropriate ticket gate process to perform the entry process based on the IC data.
Therefore, when the user performs the entrance process based on the IC data, the automatic ticket gate can appropriately and quickly perform the ticket gate process.

Although some embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other embodiments, and various omissions, replacements, and changes can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. These embodiments and modifications thereof are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the scope of the invention described in the claims and the equivalent scope thereof.
The inventions described in the claims at the time of filing the present application are described below.
[C1]
An IC reader that reads IC data from an IC chip,
A code reader that reads the image of the code from the medium,
After the IC reader acquires the IC data, the code reader accepts the reading of the image within a predetermined waiting time, and when the code data obtained by decoding the code is acquired, the entry / exit process is performed based on the code data. And a control unit that performs entry / exit processing based on the IC data when the code data is not acquired.
Automatic ticket gate equipped with.
[C2]
The control unit starts at least a part of the entry / exit process based on the IC data during the standby time.
The automatic ticket gate according to C1.
[C3]
The control unit determines whether the medium is a smartphone based on the identification information included in the IC data, and when it is determined that the medium is a smartphone, the code reader reads an image within the waiting time. Accept,
The automatic ticket gate according to C1 or 2 above.
[C4]
When the IC data includes commuter pass information, the control unit performs entry / exit processing based on the IC data.
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of C1 to 3 above.
[C5]
When the IC data includes entry information, the control unit performs entry / exit processing based on the IC data.
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of C1 to C4.
[C6]
The control unit stops the entry / exit process based on the code data until the IC data is received from the IC reader.
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of C1 to 5 above.
[C7]
The control unit performs entry processing to the station or entry processing from the station as entry / exit processing.
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of C1 to 6 above.

1 ... Automatic ticket gate, 11 ... CPU, 12 ... Memory unit, 13 ... Human detection unit, 14 ... Display unit, 15 ... Speaker unit, 16 ... Door mechanism, 17 ... Communication control unit, 18 ... IC reader / writer, 19 ... Code reader, 20 ... magnetic ticket processing unit, 21 ... shutter, 22 ... outlet, 100 ... mobile terminal, 101 ... display unit, 102 ... IC chip.

Claims (6)

An IC reader that reads IC data from an IC chip,
A code reader that reads the image of the code from the medium,
After the IC reader acquires the IC data, the code reader accepts the reading of the image within a predetermined waiting time, and when the code data obtained by decoding the code is acquired, the entry / exit process is performed based on the code data. And a control unit that performs entry / exit processing based on the IC data when the code data is not acquired.
Bei to give a,
The control unit determines whether the medium is a smartphone based on the identification information included in the IC data, and when it is determined that the medium is a smartphone, the code reader reads the image within the standby time. Accept,
Automatic ticket gate. The control unit starts at least a part of the entry / exit process based on the IC data during the standby time.
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1. When the IC data includes commuter pass information, the control unit performs entry / exit processing based on the IC data.
The automatic ticket gate according to claim 1 or 2 . When the IC data includes entry information, the control unit performs entry / exit processing based on the IC data.
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The control unit stops the entry / exit process based on the code data until the IC data is received from the IC reader.
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 1 to 4 . The control unit performs entry processing to the station or entry processing from the station as entry / exit processing.
The automatic ticket gate according to any one of claims 1 to 5 .