JP2001266190A - Card processing device, card processing system, and card processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] When the fare of a plurality of customers is settled using one prepaid card, the burden on the staff is reduced, the efficiency of the passenger disembarkation process is improved, and an appropriate It is an object of the present invention to provide a card processing device, a card processing system, and a card processing method applicable to the fare settlement. When a fare of a plurality of customers is settled using one prepaid card in a card exit card processing machine, card information is read from the prepaid card by a magnetic head and the card information is stored in a memory. Memorize and settle fares based on boarding location information. If the board information is not included in the card information, the card information stored in the memory 22 is searched based on the identification information. If the corresponding card information is searched, the board information included in the card information is searched. Settle fares based on the fare.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a card processing apparatus applied to a means of transportation such as a bus or a railway, and more particularly to a card processing apparatus for adjusting a fare using a money card in which a monetary value is recorded. , A card processing system, and a card processing method applied to them.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a means of transportation such as a bus or a railway, a card processing system equipped with a card processing device capable of receiving a fare using a money card in which a monetary value is recorded, that is, a prepaid card, has been put to practical use. .

In the case of a multi-section system in which the fare varies depending on the boarding section, in a card processing apparatus applied to transportation means, for example, a bus, a numbered ticket issuing machine and a boarding card processing machine are installed at the boarding entrance. In addition, a fare box and an exit card processing machine are installed next to the driver at the exit.

[0004] As described above, when the fare is a multi-segment system, when a passenger inserts a prepaid card into the entrance card processing machine at the time of boarding, boarding place data is magnetically recorded on the prepaid card.

When the passenger inserts the prepaid card into the exit card processor at the time of getting off, the exit card processor calculates the fare of the passenger based on the boarding place data magnetically recorded on the prepaid card. Then, the fare calculated from the prepaid card is deducted, and the drop-off location data is magnetically recorded on the prepaid card (the magnetically recorded departure place data is deleted) and returned to the user.

[0006]

In the conventional multi-segment transportation means, when a plurality of customers using the transportation means use one prepaid card to settle the fare, a prepaid card is inserted. Before the staff (driver)
It is necessary to set the number of persons to be adjusted through the staff operation panel.

When the number of persons is set by such a staff operation, there is a possibility that an incorrect number of persons is set, and there is a possibility that an appropriate fare adjustment cannot be performed. In addition, the attendant needs to perform complicated operations, which causes a problem that the burden increases. Furthermore, since the number of persons is set by the attendant's operation, there is a problem that it is difficult to improve the efficiency of the user's getting off process.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and in the case where the fare of a plurality of customers is settled using one prepaid card, the burden on the attendant is reduced and the usage is reduced. It is an object of the present invention to provide a card processing device, a card processing system, and a card processing method applied to them, which can improve the efficiency of a passenger's getting-off processing and can perform appropriate fare settlement.

[0009]

According to the present invention, there is provided a card processing apparatus, comprising:
In a card processing device for adjusting the fare by an amount card at the place of disembarkation, reading means for reading card information including amount information corresponding to a monetary value, card-specific identification information, and boarding place information from the amount card, Storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means, settlement means for adjusting the fare based on the boarding place information read by the reading means, and after the fare has been settled by the settlement means A recording unit for recording the amount information corresponding to the remaining amount on the amount card; and a search for the card information including the identification information read by the reading unit from the storage unit, and a search for the corresponding card information. The fare is settled based on the card information retrieved by the settlement means, and the recording means The amount information corresponding to the balance after the calculation, characterized in that and a control means for recording the amount of money card.

A card processing device according to a second aspect of the present invention is a card processing device for paying a fare using an amount card at an alighting place, wherein the amount information corresponding to a monetary value, identification information unique to the card, Reading means for reading card information including boarding place information; storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means while the vehicle is stopped at the getting off place; and the boarding place read by the reading means. Based on the information, the settlement means for adjusting the fare, and the amount information corresponding to the balance after the fare has been settled by the adjustment means is recorded on the amount card, and the boarding place information is deleted from the amount card. Recording means; searching means for searching the storage means for the card information including the identification information read by the reading means; When the corresponding card information is searched by the search means, the fare is settled based on the card information searched by the settlement means, and the amount information corresponding to the remaining balance after the settlement by the recording means is transferred to the amount card. And control means for erasing the card information stored in the storage means when moving from the drop-off place.

A card processing device according to a third aspect of the present invention is a card processing device for adjusting a fare using a money card at a drop-off place, wherein the signal processing means outputs a timing signal which is turned ON at a timing at which the fare can be settled at the drop-off place. In a state where the timing signal output by the signal output means is ON, the amount information corresponding to the monetary value, the identification information unique to the card, and
Reading means for reading card information including the boarding place information, storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means while the vehicle is stopped at the getting off place, and the boarding place information read by the reading means Based on the payment means, and recording the amount information corresponding to the balance after the fare has been settled by the adjustment means on the amount card, and erasing the boarding place information from the amount card. Means, a search means for searching the storage means for the card information including the identification information read by the reading means, and when the corresponding card information is searched by the search means, the settlement means The fare is settled on the basis of the retrieved card information, and the recording means stores the amount information corresponding to the remaining balance after the adjustment into the amount card. Is recorded, further characterized in that and a control means for erasing the card information stored in the storage means and the timing signal output is in a state of OFF by the signal output means.

[0012] The card processing system according to claim 4 is
At the boarding place, a write unit for writing boarding place information on a money card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including identification information unique to the card is provided.
In a card processing system comprising: a card processing device; and a second card processing device for adjusting the fare using the price card at the place of disembarkation, wherein the second card processing device includes a card including boarding location information from the price card. Reading means for reading information; storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means; settlement means for setting a fare based on the boarding place information read by the reading means; and the settlement means A recording unit that records the amount information corresponding to the remaining amount after the fare has been settled on the amount card, and the card information that includes the identification information read by the reading unit is searched from the storage unit. When the card information is searched, the fare is settled based on the card information searched by the adjustment means. And control means for causing the recording means to record the amount information corresponding to the balance after settlement on the amount card.

[0013] A card processing system according to claim 5 is
At the boarding place, a write unit for writing boarding place information on a money card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including identification information unique to the card is provided.
In a card processing system comprising: a card processing device; and a second card processing device for adjusting the fare using the price card at the place of disembarkation, wherein the second card processing device includes a card including boarding location information from the price card. Reading means for reading information; storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means while the vehicle is stopped at the drop-off location; and a fare based on the boarding place information read by the reading means. Adjusting means for adjusting the payment, recording means for recording the amount information corresponding to the balance after the fare has been adjusted by the adjusting means on the amount card, and erasing the boarding place information from the amount card, and reading means Searching means for searching the storage means for the card information including the identification information read by When the card information is searched, the fare is settled based on the card information searched by the adjusting means, and the amount information corresponding to the balance after the adjustment is recorded on the amount card by the recording means. And control means for erasing the card information stored in the storage means when moving from the drop-off place.

[0014] A card processing system according to claim 6 is
At the boarding place, a write unit for writing boarding place information on a money card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including identification information unique to the card is provided.
(1) In a card processing system including a card processing device and a second card processing device for adjusting the fare using the amount card at the place of disembarkation, the second card processing device may be configured to set a timing at which the fare can be settled at the disembarkation site. Signal output means for outputting a timing signal for turning on, and when the timing signal output by the signal output means is on, from the money card, money information corresponding to a monetary value, card-specific identification information, and Reading means for reading card information including the boarding place information, storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means while the vehicle is stopped at the getting off place, and the boarding place information read by the reading means Settlement means for adjusting the fare based on the above, and an amount corresponding to the balance after the fare has been settled by the adjustment means. Recording means for recording information on the price card, erasing the boarding place information from the price card, and search means for searching the storage means for the card information including the identification information read by the reading means. When the relevant card information is searched by the searching means, the fare is settled based on the card information searched by the adjusting means, and the amount information corresponding to the balance after the adjustment is recorded by the recording means. Control means for causing the card information to be recorded on the money card and for erasing the card information stored in the storage means when the timing signal output by the signal output means is OFF. .

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided a card processing method, wherein the boarding place information is stored in a price card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including card-specific identification information received at the boarding place. The card information including the boarding place information is read from the money card received at the place of departure and written, the read card information is stored in storage means, and the fare is settled based on the boarding place information. The amount information corresponding to the remaining balance after being recorded is recorded on the amount card, the card information including the read identification information is searched from the storage means, and when the relevant card information is searched, the search is performed. The fare is settled based on the card information.

According to the card processing method of the present invention, the boarding place information is added to the money amount card having the money amount information corresponding to the monetary value and the card information including the card-specific identification information received at the boarding place. The card information including the boarding place information is read from the money card received at the place of departure and written, the read card information is stored in storage means, and the fare is settled based on the boarding place information. The amount information corresponding to the remaining balance after being recorded is recorded on the amount card, the boarding place information is erased from the amount card, and the card information including the read identification information is retrieved from the storage means. When the card information is searched, the fare is settled based on the searched card information, and stored in the storage means when moving from the drop-off place. The erasing card information has been, and wherein the.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a card processing apparatus, a card processing system, and a card processing method applied to transportation means according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Here, an embodiment of a card processing device and a card processing system applied to, for example, a bus will be described as an example of transportation means. In addition, card information such as money information corresponding to a monetary value, card-specific identification information, card issuance information, and the like are magnetically recorded on a money card applied to this card processing apparatus, that is, a prepaid card. The boarding location information is magnetically recorded on the prepaid card as card information at the boarding location. This boarding place information is deleted at the place of getting off.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a bus system to which the card processing device of the present invention is applied.

That is, the bus B has a boarding card processing machine 1 provided at the boarding port IN, a boarding card processing machine 2 provided at the boarding port OUT, and almost overhead of a driver as a staff member in front of the bus B. , A fare box 4 provided in the vicinity of the driver, a get-off button 5 provided in the vicinity of each seat provided in the bus B, a handrail, and the like.

The entrance card processing machine 1 and the exit card processing machine 2 can process a prepaid card for which a bus fare can be settled.

That is, when the passenger gets on the bus, the passenger entrance card processing machine 1 processes the prepaid card possessed by the passenger to obtain information for identifying the passenger,
That is, while reading the identification information of the prepaid card, the boarding place information is magnetically recorded on the prepaid card.

When the passenger gets off the bus, the exit card processing machine 2 processes the prepaid card possessed by the passenger, reads the identification information of the prepaid card, and magnetically records the information on the prepaid card. Read the boarding place information and settle the fare of the bus user.

The fare indicator 3 is provided on a multi-section route bus or the like in which the fare varies depending on the boarding section, and displays the fare for each boarding section.

The fare box 4 is a box for receiving the cash when the fare is settled with cash, and calculates the total amount of the cash received.

The disembarkation button 5 informs the driver that the passenger on the bus will disembark at the next stop. When the disembarkation button 5 is depressed, the driver gets off. A display provided in the vicinity is turned on to notify the driver that there is a passenger who gets off at the next stop.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the entrance card processing machine 1. As shown in FIG.

That is, the entrance card processing machine 1 has a CPU 11 for controlling the entire processing machine 1. This CP
In U11, a memory 12 for storing control information of the processor 1 and the like, a customer display unit 13 for displaying the remaining amount of the prepaid card to the user, and data exchange with the exit card processor 2 are shown. A communication IC 16 for receiving an opening / closing signal of the door of the entrance IN and a warning unit 20 for issuing a warning to a user when the prepaid card cannot be used are connected.

The CPU 11 functions as reading means for reading card information such as identification information and amount information magnetically recorded on the prepaid card.
A magnetic head 17 functioning as a writing means for writing the boarding place information on the prepaid card; a prepaid card inserted into the card insertion / ejection opening 61 by a user; A motor 18 for transporting the prepaid card to which the card has been applied to the card insertion / ejection port 61 and a sensor 19 for detecting insertion / ejection of the prepaid card into / from the card insertion / ejection port 61 are connected.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the exit card processing machine 2.

That is, the exit card processing machine 2 has the CPU 21 which functions as a control means for controlling the whole and also as a settlement means for adjusting the fare of the user. The CPU 21 functions as reading means for reading card information magnetically recorded on the prepaid card, that is, identification information, boarding place information, amount information, and the like, and writes the amount information corresponding to the balance into the prepaid card. A magnetic head 29 functioning as a recording unit for erasing the boarding place information recorded in the vehicle is connected.

The CPU 21 temporarily stores at least identification information and boarding place information among the control information of the processor 2, the fare information adjusted by the user, and the card information read by the magnetic head 29. A memory 22 functioning as storage means is connected.

The CPU 21 further includes a staff operation panel 2 for the driver to execute various operations related to the operation of the bus.
3. A memory card reader / writer (R / W) 24 for reading and writing the removable memory card M, a customer display unit 25 for displaying the remaining amount of the prepaid card to the customer, a prepaid card as necessary The communication IC 28 for exchanging data with the punch unit 27 for performing the punching process, the entrance card processing machine 1 and the like, and receiving the opening / closing signal of the exit exit door, and the prepaid card cannot be used. In this case, a warning unit 33 that issues a warning to the user is connected.

The CPU 21 transports the prepaid card inserted by the user from the card insertion slot 81 to the inside of the exit card processing machine 2 and also transfers the prepaid card, which has been subjected to predetermined processing, to the card ejection slot. 82
And a sensor 87 and 96 for detecting insertion / ejection of a prepaid card into / from a card slot 81 and a card exit 82.

The communication IC 28 is connected to the fare display 3, the fare box 4, the getting off button 5, and the like.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of the fare indicator 3.

That is, the fare display 3 has a CPU 71 for controlling the whole. The CPU 71 is connected to a memory 72 for storing various character data, fare data corresponding to the fare for each boarding section, and the like.

The CPU 71 includes a driver 7
3, and a communication IC 74 for exchanging data with the exit card processing machine 2 are connected.

Further, a fare display section 75 for visually notifying the fare information to the passengers on the bus is connected to the CPU 71 via a driver 73.

Next, the structure of the exit card processing machine 2 will be described.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing the internal structure of the exit card processing machine 2.

As shown in FIG. 5, the exit card processing machine 2
A card slot 81 into which a prepaid card is inserted is provided on the entire surface of the housing 80. At the rear end of the housing 80, a card outlet 82 for discharging the inserted prepaid card is provided. These card slot 8
A transport path 83 for transporting the prepaid card inserted from the card slot 81 to the card slot 82 is provided between the card slot 1 and the card outlet 82. The transport path 83 is constituted by a plurality of transport roller pairs 84 and a pair of transport belts 85A and 85B arranged with the transport path 83 interposed therebetween.
1 or the like.

A detector 8 for detecting the inserted prepaid card is provided near the card slot 81 of the transport path 83.
7, and a shutter 88 for opening and closing the card slot 81 are provided.

On the downstream side of the shutter 88 in the transport path 83,
A magnetic head 2 for selectively reading and writing magnetic information on a magnetic recording portion of a conveyed prepaid card
9 and a platen roller 89 for nipping and transporting the prepaid card with the magnetic head 29 and pressing the prepaid card against the magnetic head 29.

In the vicinity of the upstream side of the magnetic head 29 in the transport path 83, a detector 90 for detecting the reading start position of the magnetic information of the prepaid card and a detector 91 for reading the already opened punch hole. Are provided respectively. In the vicinity of the downstream side of the magnetic head 29 in the transport path 83, a detector 92 for detecting the write position of the magnetic information of the prepaid card and the punch hole position is provided.

In the vicinity of the downstream side of the detector 92 in the transport path 83, a punch section 27 for forming a punch hole according to the recording information at a predetermined position of the prepaid card is provided.

A detector 96 for detecting a prepaid card to be discharged is provided near the card discharge port 82 of the transport path 83.

In the exit card processing machine 2, detectors 87 and 9 provided at respective positions on the transport path 83.
For 0, 91, 92, and 96, an optical detector including a light source and a light receiving element disposed opposite to each other with the transport path 83 interposed therebetween is used.

The CPU 2 is located below the transport path 83.
1, a control board such as a memory 22 is arranged.

Next, the overall operation of the exit card processing machine will be described.

That is, when a prepaid card is inserted through the card insertion slot 81 of the exit card processing machine 2, the detector 87 detects the inserted prepaid card and the shutter 88 is opened. Further, when the detector 87 detects the prepaid card, the motor 31 is driven in a forward rotation, and the transport belt 85A connected to the motor 31 via the timing belt 86 rotates.

With the rotation of the transport belt 85A, the transport belt 85B opposing the transport belt 85 with the transport path 83 interposed therebetween.
Comes into contact with the conveyor belt 85A and is pinched. The prepaid card includes a pair of these conveyor belts 85A and 85B.
The sheet is conveyed toward the downstream side of the conveyance path 83 in a state of being sandwiched between them.

When the conveyed prepaid card passes through the detector 91, the position of the punch hole already opened in the prepaid card is read by the detector 91. The prepaid card to be conveyed is a detector 90
, And passes over the magnetic head 29.
At this time, the magnetic information recorded at a predetermined position on the back surface of the prepaid card is read by the magnetic head 29.

Then, the magnetic information read from the prepaid card is determined. That is, when there is an abnormality in the read magnetic information, or when the card is invalid due to expiration or the like, the prepaid card is ejected from the card slot 81 by driving the motor 31 in the reverse rotation.

On the other hand, when the magnetic information read from the prepaid card is normal, the motor 31 is similarly driven in the reverse direction, so that the prepaid card is conveyed toward the upstream side, and And rewrite the magnetic information to deduct the fare.

When the rewriting process of the magnetic information is completed, the motor is driven to rotate forward to check the contents of the rewritten magnetic information, thereby transporting the prepaid card toward the downstream side, and By 29
The rewritten magnetic information is read.

At this time, if there is an abnormality in the read magnetic information, a write retry of the magnetic information is performed.

When the rewritten magnetic information is normal, the prepaid card is further conveyed to the downstream side, and a punching hole is opened at a predetermined position of the prepaid card by the punch unit 27 as a measure of the balance. Drilled.

Then, the prepaid card is transported further downstream and discharged from the card discharge port 82.

The amount deducted from the prepaid card, that is, the fare information of the user is transferred to the memory card reader / writer 24 and stored in the memory card M.

Next, a description will be given, with reference to the flow chart of FIG. 6, of a boarding processing method for a bus having such a configuration when the bus is boarded using a prepaid card.

First, the CPU 11 of the entrance card processing machine 1
Determines whether the door is open based on the open / close signal output from the door at the entrance IN (ST1).
1). If the CPU 11 determines that the door is open (ST11, Y), the CPU 11 opens the shutter also received at the card insertion / ejection port 61 and accepts the insertion of a card (ST12).

Subsequently, the CPU 11 determines whether or not a prepaid card has been inserted into the card insertion / ejection port 61 by a passenger who has boarded the bus, based on the output from the sensor 19 (ST13).

When the CPU 11 of the entrance card processing machine 1 detects the insertion of the prepaid card based on the output from the sensor 19 (ST13, Y), it drives the motor 18 to process the prepaid card into the entrance card processing. It is taken into the machine 1 (ST14).

Subsequently, the CPU 11 controls the magnetic head 17 so that the card information of the prepaid card taken into the inside of the entrance card processing machine 1, that is, the identification information of the prepaid card magnetically recorded, the prepaid card, To read the money amount information corresponding to the remaining amount (ST1)
5).

Then, based on the card information read by the magnetic head 17, the CPU 11 determines whether or not the prepaid card can be used (ST16).

When the CPU 11 determines that the inserted prepaid card is unusable (ST16,
N), a warning is issued from the warning unit 20 (ST17), the motor 18 is driven to discharge the prepaid card from the card insertion / ejection port 61 (ST20), and the boarding process using the prepaid card is terminated.

On the other hand, when the CPU 11 judges that the inserted prepaid card can be used (ST16,
Y), the remaining card amount is displayed on the customer display unit 13 based on the read amount information (ST18).

Then, the CPU 11 controls the magnetic head 17 again to write the boarding place information corresponding to the boarding place where the user has boarded on the prepaid card (ST19).

Then, the CPU 11 drives the motor 18 to eject the prepaid card from the card insertion / ejection port 61 (ST20).

Then, the boarding process for one passenger who has boarded the bus ends.

Next, a description will be given, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 7, of a normal disembarkation processing method for a bus having such a configuration when the bus is disembarked using a prepaid card.

First, the CPU 21 of the exit card processing machine 2
Determines whether the door is open based on the open / close signal output from the door at the exit OUT (ST2).
1). When the CPU 21 determines that the door is in the open state (Y in ST21), it opens the shutter 88 received also in the card insertion slot 81 and accepts insertion of a card (ST22).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 determines whether or not a prepaid card has been inserted into the card insertion slot 81 by a passenger who gets off the bus, based on the output from the detector 87 (ST23).

When the CPU 21 of the exit card processing unit 2 detects the insertion of the prepaid card based on the output from the detector 87 (ST23, Y), the motor 31 is driven to remove the prepaid card from the exit card. It is taken into the processing machine 2 (ST24).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 controls the magnetic head 29 so that the card information of the prepaid card taken into the exit card processing machine 2, that is, the identification information of the prepaid card magnetically recorded, the prepaid card The amount information corresponding to the balance, the boarding place information corresponding to the boarding place, and the like are read (ST25).

Then, based on the card information read by the magnetic head 29, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the prepaid card can be used (ST26).

When the CPU 11 determines that the inserted prepaid card can be used (ST26, Y),
The read card information is stored in the memory 22 (ST2)
7). At this time, the CPU 21 stores at least the identification information and the boarding place information in the card information in the memory 22.

Subsequently, the CPU 21 calculates the fare corresponding to the passenger's boarding section based on the boarding location information included in the card information and the boarding location information recognized by the exit card processing unit 2 side. I do. Then, the CPU 21 controls the magnetic head 29 to record amount information corresponding to the remaining amount obtained by subtracting the fare calculated from the remaining amount at the time when the prepaid card is inserted into the prepaid card. This allows
The fare settlement for the user is completed (ST28).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 displays the balance after the fare adjustment on the customer display unit 25 (ST29).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 controls the magnetic head 29 to erase the boarding place information from the card information recorded on the prepaid card (ST30).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 drives the motor 31 to discharge the prepaid card from the card discharge port 82 (ST31). Then, based on the output signal from detector 96, CPU 21 determines whether or not the prepaid card has been removed from card outlet 82 (ST3).
2).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 sets the card outlet 82
If it is determined that the prepaid card has been removed from (ST32, Y), the deducted fare information is stored in the memory card M using the memory card R / W24 (ST32).
33).

Then, the getting-off processing of one passenger who got off the bus ends.

On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines that the inserted prepaid card is unusable (ST
26, N), a warning is issued from the warning unit 33 (ST3).
4) The motor 31 is driven to return the prepaid card from the card slot 81 (ST35). And CPU
21 detects that the prepaid card has been removed from the card insertion slot 81 based on the output signal from the detector 87 (ST36, Y), and ends the dismounting process using the prepaid card.

Next, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8, a description will be given of a method for a plurality of persons getting off the bus using the prepaid card in the bus having such a configuration.

Here, after the fare adjustment of the first customer who owns the prepaid card is completed by the disembarkation processing method as shown in FIG. 7, the same prepaid card is used for other passengers. The case where the fare is settled will be described.

First, the CPU 21 determines whether or not a prepaid card has been inserted into the card slot 81 by a user who gets off the bus, based on the output from the detector 87 (ST41).

When the CPU 21 of the exit card processing machine 2 detects the insertion of the prepaid card based on the output from the detector 87 (ST41, Y), the motor 31 is driven to remove the prepaid card from the exit card. It is taken into the processor 2 (ST42).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 controls the magnetic head 29 so that the card information of the prepaid card taken into the exit card processing machine 2, that is, the identification information of the prepaid card magnetically recorded and the prepaid card The amount information corresponding to the balance is read (ST4).
3).

At this time, the boarding place information is deleted from the card information of the prepaid card when the fare of the first passenger is settled. No geographic information has been detected.

Then, based on the card information read by the magnetic head 29, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the prepaid card is usable (ST44).

If the CPU 11 determines that the inserted prepaid card can be used (ST44, Y),
Based on the identification information included in the read card information,
The card information stored in the memory 22 is searched (ST4)
5).

Subsequently, as a result of searching the card information in the memory 22, the CPU 21 determines whether or not there is the corresponding information (ST46). If it is determined that the corresponding information is present, that is, if there is card information including the retrieved identification information (ST46, Y), the CPU 21 reads out the card information.

Subsequently, the CPU 21 determines the boarding place information included in the card information read from the memory M and the boarding place information recognized by the exit card processing unit 2 based on the boarding place information.
Calculate the fare corresponding to the passenger's boarding section. And
The CPU 21 controls the magnetic head 29 to record amount information corresponding to the remaining amount obtained by subtracting the fare calculated from the remaining amount at the time when the prepaid card is inserted into the prepaid card. Thereby, the fare settlement of the user is completed (ST47).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 displays the balance after the fare adjustment on the customer display unit 25 (ST48).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 drives the motor 31 to discharge the prepaid card from the card discharge port 82 (ST49). Then, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the prepaid card has been removed from the card outlet 82 based on the output signal from the detector 96 (ST5).
0).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 sets the card outlet 82
If it is determined that the prepaid card has been removed from (ST50, Y), the deducted fare information is stored in the memory card M using the memory card R / W24 (ST50).
51).

Subsequently, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the door is closed based on the open / close signal output from the door at the exit port OUT (ST52). And CPU2
1 when it is determined that the door is closed (ST5
2, Y), all the card information stored in the memory M is erased (ST53).

Then, the CPU 21 sets the card slot 81
Is closed, and the acceptance of the insertion of the card is terminated (ST54).

Then, the getting-off processing of the passenger who gets off the bus ends.

On the other hand, if the CPU 21 determines in step ST44 that the inserted prepaid card is unusable (N in ST44), a warning is issued from the warning section 33 (ST55) and the motor 31 is turned off. To return the prepaid card from the card slot 81 (S
T56). Then, the CPU 21 detects that the prepaid card has been removed from the card slot 81 based on the output signal from the detector 87 (ST57, Y),
The exit processing using the prepaid card is terminated.

If it is determined in step ST46 that there is no corresponding information, the CPU 21 determines that the processing is abnormal, and similarly issues a warning from the warning unit 33 (ST55). Is returned (ST56).

If the CPU 21 determines in step ST52 that the door is open (ST
52, N), accept the fare settlement for the next user.

As described above, when the fare for the second and subsequent passengers is settled, the prepaid card is inserted into the exit card processing machine by the number of times corresponding to the number of passengers, so that the appropriate number of passengers can be settled. It is possible to settle the fare.

As described above, according to the card processing apparatus, the card processing system, and the card processing method applied thereto, when the fare of a plurality of customers is settled using one prepaid card, By inserting the prepaid card owned by the user into the boarding card processing machine 1 at the boarding place, the boarding place information is recorded in the card information.

At the place of disembarkation, by inserting the prepaid card owned by the customer into the disembarking card processing machine 2, the card information including the boarding place information recorded on the prepaid card is read and read. Card information is stored in a memory. On the other hand, the fare corresponding to the passenger's boarding section is settled based on the read card information, particularly the boarding place information.

When the fare settlement is completed, the boarding place information recorded on the prepaid card is deleted.

Next, when the prepaid card is inserted into the exit card processing machine 2, the card information recorded on the prepaid card is read, and it is determined whether or not the board information is included in the read card information. Is determined. When the board information is included in the card information, it is determined that a card different from the prepaid card used for the previous fare adjustment has been inserted, and the same processing as the above-described processing is executed.

On the other hand, if the read card information does not include the boarding place information, it is determined that the same card as the prepaid card used for the previous fare adjustment has been inserted. Then, the card information stored in the memory is searched based on the identification information included in the read card information.

When card information including the corresponding identification information is retrieved, the fare corresponding to the passenger's boarding section is settled based on the boarding place information included in the card information.

When the door provided at the exit of the bus is closed and the user moves from the exit, all card information stored in the memory is erased.

As described above, when the fare of the second and subsequent passengers is settled, the prepaid card is inserted into the exit card processing machine by the number of times corresponding to the number of passengers, so that the driver (the attendant) can use the card. It is possible to settle an appropriate fare for the number of passengers without any operation.

Therefore, the burden on the driver can be reduced, and the efficiency of the passenger disembarkation process can be improved.

[0115]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
When the fare of multiple customers is settled using one prepaid card, the burden on the staff is reduced, the efficiency of the passenger disembarkation process is improved, and a card processing device that can settle the fare properly, A card processing system and a card processing method applied to them can be provided.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a bus card processing system as an example of transportation means to which a card processing device and a card processing system of the present invention are applied.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a boarding card processing machine provided in the bus card processing system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of an exit card processing machine provided in the bus card processing system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a fare indicator provided in the bus card processing system shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the internal structure of the exit card processing machine shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart schematically showing a boarding processing method executed by the boarding entrance card processing machine shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart schematically showing a get-off processing method performed by the get-off opening card processing machine shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart schematically showing a get-off processing method executed by the get-off opening card processing machine shown in FIG. 3;

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Board entrance card processing machine 2 ... Exit entrance card processing machine 3 ... Fare display unit 4 ... Fare box 5 ... Exit button 21 ... CPU 22 ... Memory 23 ... Staff operation panel 25 ... Customer display unit 27 ... Punch unit 29 ... Magnetic head 81 ... Card slot 82 ... Card exit

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Claims (8)

[Claims] Claims: 1. A card processing device for adjusting a fare using an amount card at an alighting place, wherein card information including amount information corresponding to a monetary value, card-specific identification information, and boarding area information is obtained from the amount card. Reading means for reading, storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means, adjusting means for adjusting a fare based on the boarding place information read by the reading means, and fare by the adjusting means A recording unit for recording the amount information corresponding to the balance after the settlement on the amount card; and searching the storage unit for the card information including the identification information read by the reading unit, When the information is searched, the fare is settled based on the card information searched by the settling means, and Card processing device characterized by and a control means for recording the amount of money card money amount information corresponding to the balance after the settlement by the recording means. 2. A card processing device for paying a fare using an amount card at an alighting place, wherein the amount information corresponding to a monetary value, card-specific identification information, and card information including the boarding place information are obtained from the amount card. Reading means for reading; storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means while the vehicle is stopped at the getting off location; and a fare settled based on the boarding place information read by the reading means. Payment means, recording the money information corresponding to the balance after the fare has been settled by the money settlement means on the money card, and recording means for erasing the boarding place information from the money card, read by the reading means Searching means for searching the card information including the obtained identification information from the storage means; If the information is searched, the fare is settled based on the card information searched by the adjusting means, the amount information corresponding to the balance after the adjustment is recorded on the amount card by the recording means, Control means for erasing the card information stored in the storage means when moving from the drop-off place. 3. A card processing device for paying a fare using an amount card at an alighting place, a signal output means for outputting a timing signal that is turned on at a timing at which the fare can be adjusted at the alighting place, and a signal output means for outputting the signal. When the timing signal is ON, the reading means reads card information including money information corresponding to a monetary value, identification information unique to the card, and boarding place information from the money card, and stops at the getting off place. A storage unit that stores the card information read by the reading unit; a payment unit that sets a fare based on the boarding place information read by the reading unit; and a fare settled by the payment unit. After recording the amount information corresponding to the remaining amount on the amount card, Recording means for erasing information; searching means for searching the storage means for the card information including the identification information read by the reading means; and when the relevant card information is searched by the searching means, The fare is settled based on the card information retrieved by the settlement unit, the recording unit records the amount information corresponding to the remaining balance after settlement on the amount card, and further, the signal output unit outputs the signal. Control means for erasing the card information stored in the storage means when the timing signal is OFF. 4. A first card processing comprising a writing means for writing boarding place information to a money card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including identification information unique to the card at the boarding place. In a card processing system comprising: a device; and a second card processing device for adjusting the fare using the price card at the place of disembarkation, wherein the second card processing device reads card information including boarding place information from the price card. Reading means, storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means, settlement means for adjusting the fare based on the boarding place information read by the reading means, fare by the settlement means Recording means for recording, on the amount card, amount information corresponding to the balance after the settlement, and the identification read by the reading means. The card information including the information is searched from the storage means, and when the corresponding card information is searched, the fare is settled based on the card information searched by the settlement means, and the fare is settled by the recording means. Control means for recording the amount information corresponding to the remaining amount on the amount card, the card processing system comprising: 5. A first card processing comprising a writing means for writing boarding place information to a money card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including identification information unique to the card at the boarding place. In a card processing system comprising: a device; and a second card processing device for adjusting the fare using the price card at the place of disembarkation, wherein the second card processing device reads card information including boarding place information from the price card. Reading means; storage means for storing the card information read by the reading means while the vehicle is stopped at the drop-off location; and payment adjustment for setting a fare based on the boarding place information read by the reading means. Means, and the amount information corresponding to the balance after the fare has been settled by the adjustment means is recorded on the amount card, and Recording means for erasing the boarding place information from the storage means; searching means for searching the storage means for the card information including the identification information read by the reading means; and searching for the corresponding card information by the searching means. In this case, the fare is settled on the basis of the card information retrieved by the settlement unit, the amount information corresponding to the remaining balance after the settlement is recorded on the amount card by the recording unit, and further moved from the drop-off place. And a control unit for erasing the card information stored in the storage unit when the card processing is performed. 6. A first card processing comprising a writing means for writing boarding place information to a money card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including identification information unique to the card at the boarding place. In a card processing system comprising a device and a second card processing device for adjusting the fare with the money card at the place of disembarkation, the second card processing device is turned ON at a timing at which the fare can be settled at the disembarkation place. Signal output means for outputting a signal; and when the timing signal output by the signal output means is in an ON state, from a money card, money information corresponding to a monetary value, card-specific identification information, and boarding place information Reading means for reading card information including: the card information read by the reading means while stopped at the alighting place Storage means for storing; settlement means for adjusting the fare based on the boarding place information read by the reading means; and the amount card corresponding to the balance amount after the fare has been settled by the adjustment means. Recording means for erasing the boarding place information from the price card, searching means for searching the card information including the identification information read by the reading means from the storage means, and When the corresponding card information is found, the fare is settled based on the card information searched by the settlement means, and the money amount information corresponding to the balance after the settlement is recorded on the money amount card by the recording means. Further, when the timing signal output by the signal output unit is OFF, the timing signal is stored in the storage unit. Card processing system characterized by and a control means for erasing the card information. 7. The boarding place information is written in a money amount card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including card-specific identification information received at the boarding place, and said money amount received at the boarding place. The card information including the boarding place information is read from the card, the read card information is stored in storage means, the fare is settled based on the boarding place information, and the amount corresponding to the balance after the fare is settled. Information is recorded on the amount card, and the card information including the read identification information is retrieved from the storage means. When the corresponding card information is retrieved, a fare is calculated based on the retrieved card information. A card processing method characterized by performing settlement. 8. A method for writing boarding place information on a money amount card having money information corresponding to a monetary value and card information including card-specific identification information received at the boarding place, The card information including the boarding place information is read from the card, the read card information is stored in storage means, the fare is settled based on the boarding place information, and the amount corresponding to the balance after the fare is settled. When information is recorded on the price card, the boarding place information is erased from the price card, the card information including the read identification information is retrieved from the storage means, and when the relevant card information is retrieved, Calculates the fare based on the retrieved card information, and erases the card information stored in the storage means when moving from the drop-off place. A card processing method.