JPH0540966U - Automatic ticket vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The account amount can be confirmed even while the product is waiting to be released so that unfamiliar passengers will not be bothered. [Structure] A plurality of account buttons 1 operated by a passenger and designating issuance of a ticket desired by the passenger, and a plurality of account buttons 1 provided corresponding to each of the plurality of account buttons 1.
A plurality of indicators 2 for displaying the amount of money corresponding to each,
The CPU 15 for displaying the amount of money on the display 2 corresponding to the account button 1 which is the most basic condition among the plurality of account buttons 1 is provided during the standby for sale.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to an automatic ticket vending machine for selling train tickets and the like.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventionally, an account button, which is installed on the front of an automatic ticket vending machine and is operated by the passenger to specify the issuance of a ticket desired by the passenger, is a lamp-type lamp that illuminates the back with a button chip engraved with the amount from the back side. There was something. However, this lamp-type account button has the drawback that it is necessary to replace the lamp when the lamp runs out or to replace the button tip when the fare is revised.

Therefore, a recent automatic ticket vending machine is provided with a 7-segment LED display that corresponds to each account button and displays the amount of money corresponding to each account button. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of such a conventional automatic ticket vending machine. In this figure, 1 is a plurality of account buttons described above, and 2 is a button provided corresponding to each account button 1. A plurality of indicators for displaying the amount of money corresponding to the account button 1, which is composed of a 4-digit 7-segment light emitting diode.

Further, 3 is a ticket and change is released, and a passenger takes out the ticket and change. A ticket / change takeout port, 4 is a coin insertion port into which coins are inserted, 5 is a bill insertion port into which banknotes are inserted, 6 Is a card slot into which a card (hereinafter, simply referred to as a card) purchased in advance with a predetermined amount of money is inserted, and reference numeral 7 is an insertion amount indicator for displaying the total amount of inserted coins, bills or cards.

[0005] Further, 8 is a sale stop indicator that displays the characters "Cancel sale" when the ticket cannot be sold in this automatic ticket vending machine, and 9 is a case where the use of banknotes is impossible in this automatic ticket vending machine. A bill prohibition indicator that displays the words "Bills cannot be used". 10 is a coin prohibition indicator that displays the letters "Coins cannot be used" when coins cannot be used in this vending machine. Card 11 is a card-use prohibition display that displays the words "Card cannot be used" when the card cannot be used in this vending machine.

[0006] In addition, 12 is a button for purchasing a child ticket that is pressed when purchasing a ticket for a child, and 13 is an escape button that is pressed to cancel the previous operation when the passenger makes an incorrect operation. , 14 are callout buttons that are pressed to call an attendant when the passenger loses control or cannot operate.

[0007]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 By the way, in the above-mentioned conventional automatic ticket vending machine, in the standby state, the money is displayed on the display 2 until the passenger inserts money or cards into the respective insertion ports 4 to 6 (hereinafter referred to as the first insertion). Is not displayed. Then, after the first deposit, the amount is displayed on the display unit 2 corresponding to the account button 1 of the account amount within the range that can be purchased with the input amount.

Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to confirm the amount of money. In addition, since the button chip is stamped with the amount of money even while waiting for sale, there is a drawback that passengers who are familiar with lamp-type vending machines that can read the amount of money even when the lamp is not lit are confused. It was The present invention has been made against such a background, and its purpose is to provide an automatic ticket vending machine in which the amount of the account can be confirmed even while waiting for the sale, so that unfamiliar passengers are not confused.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The automatic ticket vending machine according to the first invention is operated by a passenger, is provided with a plurality of account buttons for designating the passenger's desired ticket issuance, and is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of account buttons. Equipped with a plurality of indicators that display the corresponding amount of money and a control circuit that displays the amount of money on the indicator corresponding to the account button, which is the most basic condition among the plurality of account buttons, while waiting for sale. It is characterized by doing.

In addition, the vending machine according to the second aspect of the invention is the automatic ticket vending machine according to the first aspect of the invention, which is a button other than the plurality of account buttons and detects the ticket purchase button for ticket purchase and the on-state of the ticket purchase button. Corresponding to the ON detection circuit that outputs a detection signal and the account button that is in the condition corresponding to the ticket purchasing button when the detection signal is input before the money is put in while waiting for sale Display the amount of money on the display, and if money etc. are not inserted even if a predetermined time has elapsed after the detection signal was input, the control circuit that displays the amount of money on the display corresponding to the account button which is the most basic condition It is characterized by having it.

[0011]

[Action]

 According to the first aspect, the control circuit displays the amount of money on the display corresponding to the account button which is the most basic condition among the plurality of account buttons while waiting for the sale. Further, according to the second invention, the control circuit causes the account button under the condition corresponding to the ticket purchasing button to be in the standby state when the detection signal is input before the money is put in. The amount of money is displayed on the corresponding indicator, and if money or the like is not inserted within a predetermined time after the detection signal is input, the amount of money is displayed on the indicator corresponding to the account button which is the most basic condition.

[0012]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an automatic ticket vending machine according to an embodiment of the first invention. In this figure, parts corresponding to respective parts in FIG. Omit it. In FIG. 1, 15 is a CPU (central processing unit) that controls each part of the device, 16 is a memory in which programs etc. used in the CPU 15 are stored, 17 is an account button 1 and a button 12 for purchasing a child ticket etc. This is an ON detection circuit that detects the ON state of each button and outputs a detection signal when pressed.

Next, FIG. 2 shows a specific circuit diagram of the display 2. In FIG. 2, reference numerals 18 ₁ to 18 ₄ are 7-segment type light emitting diode numeral display elements, 19 _{1 to} 19 ₄ are input terminals for inputting 4-bit display data according to the respective amounts, and 20 is A latch that holds 4-bit display data, 21 is a decoder that decodes the output data of the latch 20 into data expressed as numbers on the display elements 1 8 ₁ to 18 ₄ , and 22 is input the output data of the decoder 21. Then, a transistor array for illuminating each segment of the display elements 18 ₁ to 18 ₄ and 23 ₁ to 23 ₄ are transistors for driving the display elements 18 ₁ to 18 ₄ , respectively.

The display device 2 is provided for each account button 1 as in the conventional automatic ticket vending machine shown in FIG. Also, regarding the account button 1 in the most basic condition, for example, the display device 2 corresponding to the adult account button 1 on the company's railroad line, the CPU 15 will be operated even when the automatic ticket vending machine is on standby. The display data corresponding to is read from the memory 16 and transferred to each corresponding display 2. As a result, the display data is input from the corresponding input terminals 19 _{1 to} 19 _{4 of} each display device 2, each segment of each display element 18 ₁ to 18 ₄ is turned on, and each amount is displayed.

In such a configuration, when a passenger makes the first deposit while the automatic ticket vending machine is on standby, the CPU 15 causes the display device corresponding to the account button 1 within the range of purchase with the amount of the deposit. The display data is read out from the memory 16 and transferred to only two. As a result, the display data is input from the input terminals 19 _{1 to} 19 _{4 of} each display 2 to which the display data has been transferred, and is held in the latch 20. Next, in the decoder 21, the output data of the latch 20 is decoded and output. Then, the transistor array 22 inputs the output data of the decoder 21 and lights each segment of each of the display elements 18 ₁ to 18 ₄ . Since the subsequent operation is the same as that of the conventional automatic ticket vending machine, the description thereof will be omitted.

Next, an embodiment of the second invention will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the construction of the essential parts of an automatic ticket vending machine according to an embodiment of the second invention. In this figure, parts corresponding to those in FIG. The description is omitted. In FIG. 3, a timer 24 that operates for a predetermined time is newly provided. The indicator 2 corresponding to the most basic account button 1 is turned on as in the first embodiment of the first invention.

In such a configuration, if a passenger pushes a button other than the account button 1 and related to ticket purchase, for example, a child ticket purchase button 12 before a first input, the ON detection circuit Reference numeral 17 detects the ON state of the child ticket purchasing button 12 and outputs a detection signal. As a result, the CPU 15 inputs the detection signal, reads the display data from the memory 16 and transfers the display data to the display device 2 corresponding to the account button 1 which is for children and has the most basic condition, and also causes the timer 24 to operate. Let it work. As a result, the input terminal 19 of each display device 2 to which this display data is transferred₁~ 19_FourThe display data is input from and is held in the latch 20. Next, in the decoder 21, the output data of the latch 20 is decoded and output. Then, the transistor array 22 receives the output data of the decoder 21 and inputs the output data of the decoder 21 to each display element 18. ₁ ~ 18_FourTurn on each segment of.

When the timer 24 is operating, that is, when the first charging is not performed within the set time, the CPU 15 displays the original display device 2, that is, the adult account button 1 of the company's railway line. Display data is read from the memory 16 and transferred to only the corresponding display unit 2. The operation after this is the same as the above-mentioned case, and therefore its explanation is omitted. On the other hand, when the timer 24 is in operation, that is, when the first deposit is made within the set time, the CPU 15 operates only for the display device 2 corresponding to the account button 1 within the range that can be purchased with the deposit amount. Then, the display data is read from the memory 16 and transferred. The operation after this is the same as in the above case, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

[0019]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, there is an effect that the account amount can be confirmed even while waiting for the sale, and therefore, an unfamiliar passenger is not disturbed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an automatic ticket vending machine according to an embodiment of a first invention.

FIG. 2 is a circuit diagram showing a configuration of a display device 2.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an automatic ticket vending machine according to an embodiment of a second invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing an example of a conventional automatic ticket vending machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Account Button 2 Display 12 Child Ticket Purchase Button 15 CPU (Control Circuit) 17 ON Detection Circuit 24 Timer

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Creator Fusao Fujita 7-206 Kyomachi, Tadotsu-cho, Nakatado-gun, Kagawa Prefecture 1-206 (72) Shigenobu Nagata Showa 3280-7, Nagao-cho, Okawa-gun, Kagawa Prefecture

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A plurality of account buttons operated by a passenger and designating issuance of a ticket desired by the passenger, and an amount of money provided corresponding to each of the plurality of account buttons and corresponding to each of the plurality of account buttons. And a control circuit for displaying the amount of money on the display corresponding to the account button in the most basic condition of the plurality of account buttons during the release standby. An automatic ticket vending machine characterized by the above. 2. A button other than the plurality of account buttons for ticket purchase relating to the purchase of the ticket, an ON detection circuit for detecting an ON state of the ticket purchase button and outputting a detection signal, When the detection signal is input during the waiting time and before money or the like is inserted, the amount of money is displayed on the indicator corresponding to the account button under the condition corresponding to the ticket purchasing button. A control circuit for displaying the amount of money on the display corresponding to the account button in the most basic condition when the money or the like is not inserted within a predetermined time after the detection signal is input. The automatic ticket vending machine according to claim 1, wherein: