JPH04178792A - Method and device for preventing illegal ride - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent illegal ride by discriminating whether ticket examining machine passage data is recorded on a passenger ticket or not by an automatic ticket examining machine at an arrival station and reporting the discrimination result to a clerk in charge at the time when this data is not recorded on the passenger ticket. CONSTITUTION:When an ordinary passenger ticket Ta is issued by a ticket vendor, data of the aperture station, the issue date, the fare, etc., is recorded in the thermosensitive layer on the surface of the ordinary passenger ticket Ta by a thermal head, and data of the arrival station, the issue date, the ride permission section, etc., is magnetically recorded in the magnetic recording layer on the rear face of the ordinary passenger ticket Ta by a magnetic head. It is discriminated whether ticket examining machine passage data is recorded on the passenger ticket or not by the automatic ticket examining machine at the arrival station, and the discrimination result is reported to a clerk in charge if this data is not recorded on the passenger ticket. Thus, stealing a ride without paying for the middle part of the journey can surely be found.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] This invention relates to a method and device for preventing unauthorized riding,
In particular, the present invention relates to a method and device for preventing unauthorized boarding for preventing so-called ticket boarding.

[Conventional technology] An example of unauthorized boarding of trains, etc. is so-called kissel boarding.

With reference to FIG. 11, the bus ride will be explained. Now, let's assume that a passenger gets on the train at station A and gets off at station D. The passenger already has a commuter pass valid for the station section C-D or a one-time regular ticket. Pass through the ticket gate at Station A and board the train using a commuter pass or a one-time regular ticket from Station C to Station B. Then, the user exits the ticket gate at the station using a commuter pass valid for the station section C-D or a one-time regular ticket.

In such a bus ride, a passenger rides from station A to station D without paying the fare for the ride between station B and station C. Therefore, such unauthorized boarding must be prevented.

Traditionally, to prevent ticket boarding, tickets are inspected on the train, and if a passenger has boarded the train beyond the valid range of the ticket presented, the ticket inspector informs the passenger of the boarding station and destination. The amount of the shortfall in the regular fee is collected.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] The above-mentioned conventional method for preventing passengers from boarding the bus requires a lot of manpower, and even if a passenger has boarded the train, it is difficult to confirm the fact that the passenger has boarded the train. Even if there were provisions for penalties for illegally boarding, such as collection or collection of additional fares, it was often difficult to apply the penalties.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a method and device for preventing unauthorized boarding, which can reliably detect ticket boarding and does not require any human effort.

[Means for Solving the Problems] A method for preventing unauthorized boarding according to the present invention records ticket flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station, and passes the ticket at the automatic ticket gate at the exit station. The present invention is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the flow data through the ticket gate machine is recorded on the ticket, and when the flow data through the ticket gate machine is not recorded on the ticket, the staff is notified to that effect.

A first unauthorized boarding prevention device according to the present invention includes a recording means for recording ticket gate passage flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station, and a recording unit for recording ticket gate flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station; The present invention is characterized by comprising a determining means for determining whether or not ticket gate passage flow data is recorded.

A second unauthorized boarding prevention device according to the present invention includes a recording means for recording ticket gate passage flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through an automatic ticket gate at the boarding station, and a recording unit for recording ticket gate flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station; The present invention is characterized by comprising a determination means for determining whether or not flow data through the machine is recorded, and a notification means for notifying an attendant to that effect when flow data through the ticket gate is not recorded on the ticket. shall be.

In the above-described unauthorized boarding prevention method or first and second unauthorized boarding prevention devices according to the present invention, the ticket gate flow data is recorded on the ticket by, for example, magnetic recording. Further, the flow data through the ticket gate may be magnetically recorded on the ticket and also recorded on the ticket as visible data.

Further, the ticket includes a regular ticket valid only for one time, a coupon ticket, and a commuter ticket.

[Operation of the Invention] In the method for preventing unauthorized boarding according to the present invention, ticket gate passage flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through an automatic ticket gate at the boarding station is recorded on the ticket. At an alighting station, an automatic ticket gate determines whether ticket gate flow data is recorded on the ticket. If the ticket gate flow data is not recorded on the ticket, the staff is notified of this fact.

In the first unauthorized boarding prevention device according to the present invention, ticket gate passage flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station is recorded on the ticket. Then, at the exiting station, an automatic ticket gate determines whether or not the ticket gate flow data is recorded on the ticket.

In the second unauthorized boarding prevention device according to the present invention, ticket gate passage flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station is recorded on the ticket. At the exit station, an automatic ticket gate determines whether or not ticket gate flow data is recorded on the ticket. When the ticket gate flow data is not recorded on the ticket, the notification means notifies the staff of this fact.

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

Figure 3 shows a regular ticket.

The ordinary ticket Ta has a heat-sensitive layer formed on its front surface and a magnetic recording layer formed on its back surface. When the regular ticket Ta is issued by the automatic ticket vending machine, data such as boarding station, date of issue, fare, etc. are recorded by a thermal head on the heat-sensitive layer on the surface of the regular ticket Ta, and the boarding station , the date of issuance, the riding section, etc., are magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording layer on the back side of the regular ticket Ta by a magnetic head.

FIG. 5 shows a commuter pass.

The commuter pass Tb has a heat-sensitive layer formed on its front surface and a magnetic recording layer formed on its back surface. When the commuter pass Tb is issued by the commuter pass issuing machine, the data such as the valid section, date of issue, expiration date, etc.
is recorded on the heat-sensitive layer on the front surface of the commuter pass Ta by a thermal head, and magnetically recorded on the magnetic recording layer on the back surface of the commuter pass Ta by a magnetic head.

FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an automatic ticket gate 20. As shown in FIG.

A ticket carry-in roller 3 is disposed inside the ticket insertion slot 1, and a carry-out roller 12 is disposed inside the ticket discharge slot 2.

On the transport route for transporting the regular ticket Ta or the commuter pass Tb from the ticket insertion slot 1 to the ticket discharge port 2, there are:
From the ticket insertion slot side: a first reading magnetic head 4, a writing magnetic head 5, a thermal radar 6, a laser optical system 7,
A second reading magnetic head 8, a CCD sensor 9, a magnetic erasing head 10, and an optical erasing head 11 are arranged.

The first reading magnetic head 4 is used to read data on the expiration date and validity period recorded on the magnetic recording layer of the regular ticket Ta or the commuter pass Tb.

When the automatic ticket gate 20 is used for entering a station, the writing magnetic head 5 records ticket gate passing flow data indicating that the ticket gate has passed through the automatic ticket gate 20 as an ordinary ticket Ta or a commuter pass Tb. used for magnetic recording on the back side of

When the automatic ticket gate 20 is used to enter a station, the thermal head 6 records ticket gate passage flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate 20 at a required location on the surface of the regular ticket Ta. used for

When the automatic ticket gate 20 is used for entering a station, the laser optical system 7 emits ticket gate passing flow data indicating that the commuter pass Tb has passed through the automatic ticket gate 20 onto a required location on the surface of the commuter pass Tb. Used for erasably and visually recording by magnetic method. As a method for erasably and visibly recording ticket gate flow data on the surface of the commuter pass Tb, a liquid crystal method may be used in addition to a magneto-optical method.

When the second reading magnetic head 8 is used for entering the automatic ticket gate 20 or a station, the ticket gate passing flow data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate 20 is a regular ticket Ta or a commuter pass. It is used to determine whether or not the writing has been correctly written on the back surface of the Tb by the writing magnetic head 5. In addition, when the automatic ticket gate 20 is used for hot springs at a station, the second reading magnetic head 8 reads ticket gate passage flow data written on the back of the regular ticket Ta or the commuter pass Tb. It is used to determine whether the

When the CCD sensor 9 is used for entering the automatic ticket gate 20 or a station, the ticket gate passing flow data indicating that the ticket gate has passed through the automatic ticket gate 20 is detected on the surface of the regular ticket Ta or on the commuter pass Tb. It is used to determine whether or not the surface has been correctly written by the thermal head 6 or the laser optical system 7.

The magnetic erasing head 10 is used to erase the ticket gate passing data magnetically recorded on the back of the commuter pass Tb when the automatic ticket gate 20 is used for station hot springs.

The optical erasing head 11 is used to erase the ticket gate passing data recorded on the surface of the commuter pass Tb when the automatic ticket gate 20 is used for exiting the station.

FIG. 4 shows the electrical configuration of the automatic ticket gate 20.

The automatic ticket gate 20 is controlled by the CPU 30. C
The PU 30 includes a ROM 31 that stores its programs and the like, and R A and M 32 that store necessary data.

The CPU 30 includes a ticket transport device 41 including a ticket carry-in roller 3 and a ticket take-out roller 12, a door opening/closing device 42, a warning lamp 43, a first reading magnetic head 4, a write magnetic head 5, and a second reading magnetic head. a magnetic writing/reading device 44 having a magnetic head 8 and a magnetic erasing head 10; a thermal recording device 45 having a thermal head 6; an optical recording device 46 having a laser optical system 7; and an optical reading device including a CCD sensor 9. An optical erasing device 48 including an optical erasing head 1 and the like are connected thereto.

The automatic ticket gate 20 is provided with doors on the population side in the passenger passage direction and on the exit side, and the population side door is always open (1), and the exit side door is always closed. shall be. When entering the station and exiting the station, opening and closing of the exit side door of the automatic ticket gate 20 is controlled.

In the above configuration, the operation of the automatic ticket gate 20 when the ordinary ticket Ta is inserted into the automatic ticket gate 20 when entering the station will be explained.

The ordinary ticket Ta inserted into the ticket insertion slot 1 of the automatic ticket gate 20 is sent into the conveyance path by the ticket carry-in roller 3.

First, the first reading magnetic head 4 reads the data of the expiration date and validity period magnetically recorded on the back side of the inserted ordinary ticket Ta. If the validity period has passed or the station where the automatic ticket gate 20 is located is outside the valid area, the regular ticket Ta will be immediately ejected from the ticket outlet 2 and the door (exit side door) will be ejected. Remain closed. Also, a warning lamp will be lit.

If the expiration date has not passed and the station where the automatic ticket gate 20 is located is within the valid section, then the writing magnetic head 5 writes the ticket gate passing data to the magnetic recording layer of the ticket Ta. magnetically recorded.

Further, the thermal head 6 records ticket gate passing data at a required location on the surface of the regular ticket Ta. As the ticket gate passing data, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the characters "admission" are used.

Next, the second reading magnetic head 8 reads the ordinary ticket T.
The ticket checker passing data magnetically recorded on the back side of the ticket checker a is read, and the writing magnetic head 5 confirms that the ticket checker passing data has been correctly written.

Further, the CCD sensor 9 reads the ticket gate passing data recorded on the surface of the regular ticket Ta, and the thermal head 6 confirms that the ticket gate passing data has been correctly written.

Thereafter, the door is opened and the regular ticket Ta is discharged from the ticket outlet 2.

Next, the operation of the automatic ticket gate 20 when the commuter pass Tb is inserted into the automatic ticket gate 20 when entering a station will be described.

The commuter pass Tb inserted into the ticket insertion slot 1 of the automatic ticket gate 20 is sent into the conveyance path by the ticket carry-in roller 3.

Then, the first reading magnetic head 4 reads data on the expiration date and validity period magnetically recorded on the back side of the inserted commuter pass Tb. If the expiration date has passed or if the station where the automatic ticket gate 20 is located is outside the valid area, the commuter pass Tb is immediately ejected from the ticket outlet 2 and the door remains closed.

Additionally, a warning lamp is lit.

If the expiry date has not passed and the station where the automatic ticket gate 20 is located is within the valid section, then the writing magnetic head 5 magnetically writes the ticket gate passing data on the back of the commuter pass Tb. recorded.

Further, the laser optical system 7 is used to record flow data through the ticket gate at required locations on the surface of the regular ticket Tb. For example, as shown in Figure 6, ticket gate flow data includes the word "boarding", "boarding station name", and "boarding station name".
The date of boarding is used.

Next, the second reading magnetic head 8 reads the ticket gate flow data magnetically recorded on the back of the commuter pass, and the writing magnetic head 5 correctly writes the ticket gate flow data. will be confirmed.

Further, the CCD sensor 9 reads the ticket gate flow data recorded on the surface of the commuter pass Tb, and the laser optical system 7 confirms that the ticket gate flow data has been correctly written.

Thereafter, the door is opened and the commuter pass Tb is discharged from the ticket outlet 2.

Next, the operation of the automatic ticket gate 20 when the ordinary ticket Ta is inserted into the automatic ticket gate 20 at the time of leaving the station will be described.

The regular ticket Ta inserted into the ticket insertion slot of the automatic ticket gate 20 is sent into the conveyance path by the ticket carry-in roller 3.

First, the first reading magnetic head 4 reads the valid section data magnetically recorded on the back of the inserted regular ticket Ta. If the station where the automatic ticket gate 20 is located is outside the valid section, the regular ticket Ta is immediately ejected from the ticket outlet 2, and the door remains closed.

Also, a warning lamp will be lit.

If the expiration date has not passed and the station where the automatic ticket gate 20 is located is within the valid section, the second reading magnetic head 8 reads the flow through the ticket gate magnetically recorded on the back of the regular ticket Ta. The data is read and it is determined whether or not ticket gate flow data is written in the regular ticket Ta.

If no ticket gate flow data is written in the regular ticket Ta, the regular ticket Ta is discharged from the ticket outlet 2 and the door remains closed. Additionally, a warning lamp is lit. The passenger brings the regular ticket Ta discharged from the ticket outlet 2 and goes to the staff member. As a result, a predetermined process is performed by the staff member.

Instead of or in addition to lighting the warning lamp, the automatic ticket gate 20 may be provided with a display, and the display may display an image to guide passengers to the manned ticket gate.

If the ticket gate flow data is written in the regular ticket Ta, the regular ticket Ta is taken inside and the door is opened.

Next, the operation of the automatic ticket gate 2° when the commuter pass Tb is inserted into the automatic ticket gate 20 at the time of leaving the station will be described.

The commuter pass Tb inserted into the ticket insertion slot 1 of the automatic ticket gate 20 is sent into the conveyance path by the ticket carry-in roller 3.

First, the first reading magnetic head 4 reads the valid section data recorded on the back of the inserted commuter pass Tb. If the station where the automatic ticket gate 20 is located is outside the valid section, the commuter pass Tb is immediately ejected from the ticket outlet 2, and the door remains closed. Also, a warning lamp will be lit.

If the expiration date has not passed and the station where the automatic ticket gate 20 is located is within the valid section, the second reading magnetic head 8 reads the flow through the ticket gate magnetically recorded on the back of the commuter pass Tb. The data is read and it is determined whether or not ticket gate flow data is written in the commuter pass Tb.

When the ticket gate flow data is not written in the commuter pass Tb, the commuter pass Tb is ejected from the ticket outlet 2 and the door remains closed. Also, a warning lamp will be lit. The passenger brings the commuter pass Tb discharged from the ticket outlet 2 and goes to the staff member. As a result, a predetermined process is performed by the staff member.

When ticket gate flow data is written on the commuter pass Tb, the magnetic erasing head 10 erases the ticket gate flow data recorded on the back side of the commuter ticket Tb. Further, the optical erasing head 1 erases the ticket gate passing data recorded on the surface of the commuter pass Tb.

Then, the door is opened and the commuter pass Tb is discharged from the ticket outlet 2.

In the above embodiment, when leaving the station, the ticket gate passing data recorded on the back of the commuter pass Tb is erased, but the ticket gate passing data is recorded on the back of the commuter ticket Tb. A large number of data recording areas have been set up, and when entering the station, either the commuter pass Tb or the automatic ticket gate 20 is stored.
If the ticket gate passing data is recorded in the area where the ticket gate passing data recording area is stored each time the ticket gate is passed through, the ticket gate passing data recorded on the back of the commuter pass Tb when exiting the station can be recorded. No need to erase data.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the ticket gate passing data is visually recorded on the surface of the regular ticket Ta and the commuter pass Tb when entering the station so that the staff can confirm it.
It is not necessary to perform such recording.

It goes without saying that the present invention can also be applied to coupon tickets.

By the way, in Figure 11, a passenger who has a 6-valid commuter pass Tb between stations C and D pays the regular fare from station A to station C, purchases a regular ticket Ta, and gets on the train from station A. However, when a passenger uses the commuter pass Tb to get off the train at a station between CD and D stations, data indicating that the passenger has passed through the ticket gate is not recorded in the regular ticket Tb.

Therefore, in such a case, the user must present the regular ticket Ta and the commuter pass Tb at the manned ticket gate to access the hot water.

In such a case, in order to be able to get on and off the train using the automatic ticket gate 20 using only the commuter pass Tb, machines such as the following ticket vending machines may be installed at each station. In other words, when you insert the commuter pass Tb into the ticket vending machine,
The fare between stations from the station where the ticket vending machine is installed to the valid section of the commuter pass Ta is displayed, and the passenger pays the fare.

Then, as shown in Figure 7, data such as boarding station name, boarding date, receipt amount, etc. are recorded in an erasable and visible manner on the front of the commuter pass Tb, and magnetically recorded on the back of the commuter pass Tb. recorded and released.

Then, the user inserts this commuter pass Tb into the automatic ticket gate 20 and enters. After passing through the automatic ticket gate 20, the commuter pass Tb has the data that it has passed through the ticket gate magnetically recorded on its back side, and the data that it has passed through the ticket gate on the front side, for example, the word "board" as shown in FIG. is recorded.

When a passenger does not pay the fare displayed on the ticket vending machine, as shown in Figure 9, data such as boarding station name, boarding date, unpaid amount, etc. can be erased and erased on the surface of the commuter pass Tb. If the commuter pass Tb is released after being visually recorded and magnetically recorded on the back of the commuter pass Tb,
You can also pay the fare at the station you get off at.

Furthermore, the commuter pass Tb has a prepaid card function, so that when the commuter pass is inserted into the ticket vending machine or passes through an automatic ticket gate, the fare is automatically deducted.
As shown in FIG. 10, the balance may be rewritably and visibly recorded on the front side of the commuter pass Tb, and may also be magnetically recorded on the back side.

[Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, it becomes possible to reliably find a bus ride.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 to 5 show embodiments of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram showing the general configuration of an automatic ticket gate, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the automatic ticket gate, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the automatic ticket gate. Figure 4 is a plan view showing the surface of a regular ticket; Figure 4 is a plan view showing the surface of the regular ticket after passing through the automatic ticket gate; Figure 5 is a plan view showing the surface of the commuter ticket; The figure is a plan view showing the surface of the commuter pass after passing through the automatic ticket gate, Figure 7 is a plan view showing the surface of the commuter ticket with the receipt amount displayed, and Figure 8 is a plan view showing the surface of the commuter pass after passing through the automatic ticket gate. Later, Fig. 7 is a plan view showing the surface of the commuter pass, Fig. 9 is a plan view showing the surface of the commuter pass on which the unpaid amount is displayed, and Fig. 10 is the front of the commuter pass with a prepaid function. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a so-called kissel ride. 4... First magnetic head for reading, 5... Magnetic head for writing, 8. Second magnetic head for reading, 30... CPU, 3
], = ROM, 32, RAM, 43...warning lamp. Patent applicant Yosuke Matsumoto Agent Patent attorney Hideyuki Koyama 1 Figure 11

Claims (7)

[Claims] (1) Whether ticket gate passing data is recorded on the ticket indicating that the ticket gate has been passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station, and whether ticket gate passing data is recorded on the ticket at the automatic ticket gate at the getting off station. This is a method to prevent unauthorized boarding by determining whether the ticket has passed through a ticket gate, and if the ticket does not record data indicating that the ticket has passed through the ticket gate, the staff will be notified to that effect. (2) A recording means for recording ticket gate passing data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station, and a recording means for recording ticket gate passing data on the ticket at the automatic ticket gate at the getting off station. A device for preventing unauthorized riding, comprising: a determination means for determining whether or not a passenger is present. (3) Is there a recording means for recording the ticket gate passing data indicating that the ticket has passed through the automatic ticket gate at the boarding station, and is the ticket gate passing data recorded on the ticket at the automatic ticket gate at the disembarking station? An unauthorized boarding prevention device comprising: a determining means for determining whether or not a ticket has passed through a ticket gate; and a notifying means for notifying an attendant to that effect when data indicating that the ticket has passed through a ticket gate is not recorded on the ticket. (4) The method or device for preventing unauthorized boarding according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that data on passing through a ticket gate is magnetically recorded on the ticket. (5) The method or device for preventing unauthorized boarding according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ticket gate passing data is magnetically recorded on the ticket and also recorded on the ticket as visible data. (6) The method or device for preventing unauthorized boarding according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ticket is a regular ticket valid only once or a multiple ticket. (7) The method or device for preventing unauthorized boarding according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ticket is a commuter pass.