JPH02208793A - Automatic ticket inspecting machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To execute design to widely create a bright space by projecting a detecting wave downward from the upper side of a passage and providing a reflection type proximate detector having a directivity to receive the reflected wave in the upper part of the passage. CONSTITUTION:When a detecting signal is supplied only from a detector 12d, a control part 21 decides the passenger to be a child, and when the detecting signal is supplied from the detector 12d and the detecting signal corresponding to a human body is supplied from a detector 16d, the control part 21 decides the passenger to be an adult. When the detecting signal is supplied from the detector 12d and the detecting signal corresponding to an object such as a ski is supplied from the detector 16d, the control part 21 decides the passenger to be the child having the object such as the ski. Thereafter, by the detecting signals from detectors 12c, 12b, 12a, 16c, 16d and 16a, the control part 21 decides the passage of the passenger. Thus, a pole for detecting is eliminated, and the design to widely create the bright space can be executed.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to an automatic ticket gate installed at an entrance/exit of a public transportation station such as a railway.

(Prior art) In transportation systems such as railways, tickets, commuter passes,
Automatic ticket gates that accept coupons, etc. for boarding and disembarking are now in practical use.

In such devices, multiple optical transmissive detectors are arranged in pairs, facing each other across the aisle, to determine whether the person is an adult, a child, or whether they are carrying items such as a bag or skis. The opening/closing operation of the door is controlled in conjunction with the information on the ticket inserted into the machine (see Japanese Patent Publication No. 60-29150).

However, since a transmission type detector was used, it had the advantage of being able to identify passengers easily, inexpensively, and reliably, but on the other hand, it required upper detection to determine whether the passenger was an adult or an infant, which caused a major design problem. It was a constraint. Additionally, the presence of the upper detection section (consisting of balls) close to eye level has been pointed out as a major negative factor in terms of design in response to the modern demand for creating bright and spacious station spaces.

Therefore, there is a demand for something that eliminates the ball for the upper detection part, has a shape that does not have any mechanism above the waist of an adult, and gives the designer more freedom to match the image of a new station building. .

Therefore, there is a need for a device that can eliminate the conventional detection ball, remove obstacles near the line of sight, and create a spacious and bright space.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) As mentioned above, it is possible to eliminate the detection ball that was previously required, and it is possible to remove obstacles near the line of sight, creating a spacious and bright space. There is a demand for something that can be designed, which eliminates the detection ball that was previously required, removes obstacles near the line of sight, and creates a spacious and bright space. The purpose is to provide an automatic ticket gate that is capable of

rStructure of the Invention] (Means for Solving the Problems) The automatic ticket gate of the present invention reads information on a ticket and permits the user of the ticket to pass through the aisle according to the reading result. A reflective proximity first detector installed at the upper part of the passageway and having directivity for projecting a detection wave downward from above the passageway and receiving the reflected wave; A determination means 1 for determining the height and direction of a user passing through the passage according to the detection results of a second transmissive or reflective detector and the first and second detectors; It is configured.

(Function) The present invention reads information on a ticket and permits the user of the ticket to pass through a passageway according to the reading result, in which a detection wave is projected downward from above the passageway, and the reflected wave is A reflection type proximity detector having directivity for receiving signals is provided above the passage.

(Example) Hereinafter, an example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 to 3 show the external appearance of the automatic ticket gate apparatus of the present invention. That is, reference numeral 1.2 is the main body of an automatic ticket gate device that is installed spaced apart from each other on the floor and is used for public bathing operations. Passers such as passengers (passengers,
It forms a passageway (passageway) 3 for passengers (users of tickets). Both ends of the main body 1 are provided with double-opening doors 4.5 for opening and closing the passageway. At the top of the door 4 side of the main body 1, there are a number of places where people can enter the bath. An input slot 6 is provided into which a number of coupons (tickets held) are input, and a discharge lower is provided at the upper part of the door 5 side from which each volume input when hot water is dispensed is discharged. Further, at the upper part of the main body 2 on the door 5 side, an input slot 8 is provided into which a train ticket, commuter pass, money card, and coupon card are inserted when a person exits the bath. A discharge port 9 through which each roll thrown in during hot water entry and exit is discharged.
is provided.

In the vicinity of the discharge lower 9, there are provided display sections 10, 11 for displaying the amount of money remaining on the money card or the number of times remaining on the number card at the time of bathing, respectively.

On the other hand, on the inner surface of the main body 1.2, there are detectors (first detectors) 12a, 1 for detecting passengers passing through the passageway 3.
2b, 12c, and 12d are provided. As these detectors 12 a s 12 b s 12 c 512d, for example, a transmissive type or a reflective type consisting of a light emitting element and a light receiving element is used. However, in the case of a transmissive type, light from a light emitting section provided on another body facing the main body is guided. The above detector 12
A is used as an entrance detector for passengers entering from the direction indicated by the arrow d, and is used as an exit detector for passengers entering from the direction indicated by the arrow e.

The detectors 12b and 12c are used as central detectors for passengers entering from the directions of arrows d and e in the figure. The detector 12d is used as an exit detector for passengers entering from the direction indicated by the arrow d, and
Used as an entrance detector for passengers entering from any direction.

Further, above the main body 1.2, a guide display section 13 is provided which is attached to the ceiling. This guide display section 13
Displays 14 and 15 are provided at both ends of the screen to indicate whether or not passengers can get on and off using ro and XJ. detectors (first detectors) 16a, 16b, 16c, and 16d are provided. These detectors 16a s 16b
As the s 16 c 516d, for example, a reflection type proximity detector composed of a projector and a receiver is used, and by measuring the time difference from projection to reception, the height of the passing object is detected, In addition, by correcting the strength of the received waves with height information, the size of the object (whether it is a human body or an object such as skis) can be determined.

The projector is designed to generate ultrasonic waves downward and project them onto the passageway 3, and its projection aperture is narrowed to obtain an approximately elliptical detection area to prevent interference with other adjacent detectors. Directivity is provided to prevent detection from occurring and to prevent detection failure. The receiver is also given the same directivity as the projector.

A detection zone a is formed by the detector 16a, a detection zone b is formed by the detectors 16b and 16c,
A detection zone C is formed by the detector 16d. That is, the detection zone a serves as an entrance detection zone for passengers entering from the direction of arrow d in the figure, and serves as an exit detection zone for passengers entering from the direction of arrow e in the figure. Detection zone b becomes a central detection zone for passengers entering from the directions of arrows d and e in the figure. The detection zone C serves as an exit detection zone for passengers entering from the direction of arrow d in the figure, and serves as an entrance detection zone for passengers entering from the direction of arrow e in the figure.

Further, the guide display section 13 is provided with illumination lights 17 and 17 for illuminating the passageway 3, and is also provided with a child identification light 18 that lights up and indicates when a child passes.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the main parts of the electric circuit. That is, each of the above-mentioned detectors 12a1...16a1...
The detection results and the reading results of the reading device 20 are supplied to the control unit 21. The control unit 21 determines the entry of passengers, whether the passengers are adults or children, and whether skis, etc. In addition to determining whether or not it is correct to get on and off, the driver 22.23 is used to open the door 4.4.
5.5, and also lights up the child indicator 18 when it is determined that a child has passed.

Next, the operation in such a configuration will be explained.

First, when performing a ticket inspection for entering the passageway 3 from the direction of arrow d, the control unit 21 controls the drivers 22 and 23 to open the door 4 on the entrance side, The door 5 on the exit side is set to a closed state. In addition, the control unit 2
1 indicates that entry is possible on the display 14 of the guide display section 13.
J is displayed, and the display 15 displays rXJ indicating that entry is prohibited.

In such a state, a passenger inserts a ticket into the slot 6 and enters the passageway 3. Then, the above-mentioned ticket is read by the reading device 20, and the reading result is determined by the control unit 21. Furthermore, in accordance with the detection results of the detectors 12a and 16a, the control unit 21 detects the entrance of passengers, adults,
Judge whether children are entering the area or if they are carrying luggage such as skis.

That is, when a detection signal is supplied only from the detector 12a, the control unit 21 determines that a child is getting on and off, and
When a detection signal is supplied from the detector 16a and a detection signal corresponding to a human body is supplied from the detector 16a, the control unit 21 determines that an adult is getting on and off, and a detection signal is supplied from the detector 12a.
When a detection signal corresponding to an object such as skis is supplied from the detector 16a, the control unit 21 determines that a child carrying an object such as skis is getting on or off the vehicle.

When determining that the child is a child, the control unit 21 controls the child display 18
will be lit and displayed.

Then, if the reading result by the reading device is correct, the Luli control unit 21 uses the driver 23 to control the opening of the door 5. Thereby, the passengers receive the tickets returned to the discharge lower and pass through the ticket gate, that is, the passageway "3".

Then the detectors 12b, 12c, 12d.

Based on the detection signals from 16b, 16c, and 16d, the control unit 21 determines whether a passenger is passing. Based on this determination, the control unit 21 controls the driver 22 to return the door 5 to the closed state,
Prepare for the ticket gate for the next passenger.

Further, when performing a ticket inspection for entering the passageway 3 from the direction of arrow e, the control unit 21 controls the drivers 23 and 22 to open the door 5 on the entrance side, The door 4 on the exit side is set to a closed state. In addition, the control unit 2
1 indicates that entry is possible on the display 15 of the guide display section 13.
” is displayed, and rXJ indicating that entry is prohibited is displayed on the display 14.

In such a state, the passenger inserts tickets into the slot 8 and enters the passageway 3. Then, the above-mentioned ticket is read by the reading device 20, and the reading result is determined by the control unit 21. In addition, depending on the detection results of the detectors 12d and 16d, the control unit 21 determines whether passengers are entering or exiting the vehicle, whether they are adults or children.
Judge whether you are entering with skis or other luggage. That is,
If a detection signal is supplied only from the detector 12d, the control unit 21 determines that a child is getting on or off the vehicle, and if a detection signal is supplied from the detector 12d and a detection signal corresponding to a human body is supplied from the detector 16d, The control unit 21 determines that an adult is getting on and off, and a detection signal is supplied from the detector 12d, and the detector 16d
If a detection signal corresponding to an object such as skis is supplied from the controller 21, the control unit 21 determines that a child is getting on or off the vehicle while holding an object such as skis.

When determining that the child is a child, the control unit 21 controls the child display 18
will be lit and displayed.

Then, if the reading result by the reading device is correct, the control unit 21 uses the driver 22 to control the door 4 to open. Thereby, the passengers receive the tickets returned to the exit 9 and pass through the ticket gate, that is, the passageway 3.

After that, the detectors 12cS12b, 12a.

16C% Based on the detection signals from 16b and 16a, the control unit 21 determines whether a passenger is passing. Based on this determination, the control unit 21 controls the driver 23 to return the door 4 to the closed state in preparation for the next passenger's ticket gate.

As mentioned above, since the detector for detecting adults, etc. is installed on the ceiling side, that is, the information display section above the passenger aisle, the ball for the upper detector for detecting adults, etc. can be eliminated. It has a shape that does not have any mechanisms above the waist of an adult, giving it a degree of freedom in design to match the new station building.

In addition, although the said Example demonstrated the case where an ultrasonic wave is used as a detector to detect an adult etc., it is not limited to this, and the thing using an infrared laser beam may be sufficient.

[Effects of the Invention] As detailed above, according to the present invention, it is possible to eliminate the detection ball that was previously essential, and it is possible to remove obstacles near the line of sight, creating a spacious and bright space. We can provide automatic ticket gates that can be designed to create

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 1 to 3 show the overall configuration, and FIG. 1 is a side view, and FIG.
The figure is a front view, FIG. 3 is a top view, and FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of an electric circuit. 1.2...Main body, 3...Passing path, 4.5...Door,
6.8...Input port, 7.9...Discharge port, 10.11
... Display section, 12a1 to 16a1 ... Detector, 1
3...Guidance display section, 14...Display device. Applicant's Representative Patent Attorney Takehiko Suzue

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] An automatic ticket gate that reads information on a ticket and, based on the reading result, allows the user of the ticket to pass through the passage, which is provided at the top of the passage and extends downward from the top of the passage. A reflective proximity first detector with directivity that projects a detection wave and receives the reflected wave, and a transmissive or reflective second detector that detects the passage of a user below the passage.
An automatic ticket gate comprising: a detector; and determining means for determining the height and direction of a user passing through the passageway according to the detection results of the first and second detectors. .