Entrance control method, device, apparatus and system

Abstract

This disclosure relates to an entry control method, apparatus, device, and system. The method is applied to a ticket vending machine connected to a fast-track lane door control device. The fast-track lane door is located within a first predetermined distance from the ticket vending machine. The method includes: responding to a passenger's ticket purchase operation, obtaining the entry method selected by the passenger, which may be a fast-track entry method or a non-fast-track entry method; if the passenger selects the fast-track entry method, sending an opening command to the door control device, which instructs the door control device to open the lane door to allow access to the fast-track lane for the passenger. This disclosure can reduce the number of passengers at the ticket checkpoint, shorten the entry time for some passengers, improve passenger entry efficiency, and enhance the passenger experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to the field of transportation technology, and more specifically, to a method, apparatus, equipment, and system for station entry control. Background Technology

[0002] The rail transit industry has developed rapidly in recent years, and people are using subways more and more frequently. At large stations and central hubs, during peak hours, ticket sales and ticket checking equipment operates at maximum capacity, often resulting in long queues of passengers waiting to buy and have their tickets checked. In reality, after purchasing their tickets, passengers still need to swipe them through turnstiles for verification before entering the station. This significantly wastes passengers' time and easily leads to queues for card swiping within the station, causing congestion. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this disclosure provides an entry control method, device, equipment and system.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an entry control method is provided, applied to a ticket vending machine, wherein the ticket vending machine is connected to a door control device for a fast lane, and the fast lane door is located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticket vending machine; the method includes:

[0005] In response to a passenger's ticket purchase, the system obtains the passenger's selected entry method, which may include either a fast entry method or a non-fast entry method.

[0006] When the passenger selects the express entry method, an opening command is sent to the door control device. The opening command instructs the door control device to open the passage door to open the express passage to the passenger.

[0007] Optionally, the step of obtaining the passenger's selected entry method in response to the passenger's ticket purchase operation includes:

[0008] After detecting a passenger's ticket purchase operation, a first prompt message is displayed. The first prompt message is used to prompt the passenger to select an entry method, which includes a fast entry method and a non-fast entry method.

[0009] Detect the passenger's selection operation;

[0010] When the selection operation is detected, the entry method indicated by the selection operation is obtained.

[0011] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0012] After the passage door is opened, a detection device is used to detect whether the passenger has passed through the passage door;

[0013] After detecting that the passenger has passed through the passage door, a closing command is sent to the door control device, which instructs the door control device to close the passage door to close the express passage.

[0014] Optionally, the detection device is an infrared sensor, which is disposed on the passage door, or the infrared sensor is disposed within a second predetermined distance from the location of the passage door. The method further includes:

[0015] After the passage door is opened, the number of people passing through is obtained as detected by the infrared sensor;

[0016] If the number of people passing through exceeds the number of people corresponding to the tickets, the alarm device will output an alarm message.

[0017] Optionally, the ticketing device and the door control device are connected via a set serial port, and sending an opening command to the door control device includes:

[0018] The control door device manager sends the inspection-free door opening command to the door control device through the set serial port, which includes an RS232 serial port.

[0019] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0020] If the passenger selects the non-fast entry method, the ticket corresponding to the ticket purchase operation will be output.

[0021] Optionally, the method further includes:

[0022] When the ticket is printed, a second prompt message is displayed, which is used to prompt the passenger to take the ticket.

[0023] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, an entry control method is provided, applied to a door control device, the door control device having a communication connection with a ticketing device, the door control device being used to control the passage door of a fast lane, the passage door being disposed at a first predetermined distance from the ticketing device; the method includes:

[0024] The system receives an opening command sent by the ticketing device, which is generated by the ticketing device when it determines that the passenger has selected the express entry method.

[0025] In response to the door opening command, the passage door is controlled to open to the passenger in the fast lane.

[0026] Optionally, the ticketing device and the door control device are connected via a set serial port, and receiving the door opening command sent by the ticketing device includes:

[0027] The system receives the inspection-free door opening command sent by the ticketing device through the door device manager via the designated serial port, which includes the RS232 serial port.

[0028] According to a third aspect of the present disclosure, an entry control device is provided, applied to a ticket vending machine, the ticket vending machine being connected to a door control device for a fast lane, the fast lane door being disposed within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticket vending machine, the device comprising:

[0029] The acquisition module is used to respond to the passenger's ticket purchase operation and acquire the passenger's selected entry method, which includes fast entry method or non-fast entry method;

[0030] The control module is used to output the ticket corresponding to the ticket purchase operation when the passenger selects the entry method, and to send an opening command to the door control device. The opening command is used to instruct the door control device to open the passage door to open the fast passage to the passenger.

[0031] According to a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, an entry control device is provided, applied to a door control device, wherein the door control device has a communication connection with a ticketing device, and the access door of the fast lane is located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticketing device. The device includes:

[0032] The receiving module is used to receive the door opening command sent by the ticketing device, which is generated by the ticketing device when it is determined that the passenger has selected the fast entry mode.

[0033] The door control module is used to respond to the door opening command and control the passage door to open the fast passage to the passengers.

[0034] According to a fifth aspect of the present disclosure, a ticketing device is provided, comprising:

[0035] A memory on which computer programs are stored;

[0036] A processor for executing the computer program in the memory to implement the steps of the method in the first aspect.

[0037] According to a sixth aspect of the present disclosure, a door control device is provided, comprising:

[0038] A memory on which computer programs are stored;

[0039] A processor for executing the computer program in the memory to implement the steps of the method in the second aspect.

[0040] According to a seventh aspect of the present disclosure, a station entry control system is provided, comprising: a ticketing device as described in the fifth aspect, a door control device as described in the sixth aspect, and a passage door for a fast passage, wherein the ticketing device is connected to the door control device, the door control device is connected to the passage door, and the passage door is disposed within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticketing device.

[0041] According to an eighth aspect of the present disclosure, a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium is provided, on which a computer program is stored, which, when executed by a processor, implements the steps of the method described in the first aspect, or implements the steps of the method described in the second aspect.

[0042] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this disclosure may include the following beneficial effects:

[0043] In the above technical solution, by setting the fast lane gate and gate control device within a first predetermined distance of the ticket vending machine, the ticket vending machine responds to the passenger's ticket purchase operation, obtains the passenger's selected entry method, which includes fast entry or non-fast entry; if the passenger selects fast entry, it sends an opening command to the gate control device, which instructs the gate control device to open the fast lane gate to allow the passenger access to the fast lane. Through this technical solution, this disclosure solves the problem in related technologies where passengers, after purchasing a ticket, still need to swipe their ticket at a gate for verification before entering the station, which is time-consuming and easily leads to queues and congestion at the station. Since passengers who choose fast entry can directly enter the station without inspection through the fast lane near the ticket vending machine, the number of passengers at the ticket inspection side is reduced, the entry time for some passengers is shortened, passenger entry efficiency is improved, and the passenger entry experience is enhanced.

[0044] Other features and advantages of this disclosure will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0045] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present disclosure and form part of the specification. They are used together with the following detailed description to explain the present disclosure, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0046] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one implementation scenario involved in the various embodiments of this disclosure;

[0047] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an entry control method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0048] Figure 3This is a flowchart illustrating an entry control method according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0049] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an entry control method according to another exemplary embodiment;

[0050] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating an entry control device 500 according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0051] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating an entry control device 600 according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0052] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating a ticket vending machine 700 according to an exemplary embodiment;

[0053] Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating a door control device 800 according to an exemplary embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0054] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit this disclosure.

[0055] It should be noted that all actions involving the acquisition of signals, information, or data in this disclosure are carried out in compliance with the relevant data protection laws and policies of the country where the location is situated, and with authorization from the owner of the relevant device.

[0056] Before introducing the entry control method provided in this disclosure, the application scenarios involved in this disclosure will be introduced first. Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating one implementation scenario involved in various embodiments of this disclosure. This implementation scenario may include: at least one ticketing device, at least one door control device, and at least one fast-track gate. In the various embodiments of this disclosure, "at least one" can be understood as one or more. This disclosure uses one ticketing device, one door control device, and one fast-track gate as an example for illustration. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 1 The ticket vending machine can be ticket vending machine 110, the door control device can be door control device 130, and the fast lane door can be fast lane door 150. The ticket vending machine 110 is connected to the door control device 130, and the door control device 130 is connected to the fast lane door 150. The ticket vending machine 110, the door control device 130, and the fast lane door 150 together constitute an entry control system.

[0057] The ticketing device 110 can be a TVM (Ticket Vending Machine) or a similar electronic device, and the door control device 130 can be a GCD (Gate Control Device) or a similar electronic device. The ticketing device 110 and the door control device 130 establish a communication connection, and information can be transmitted between them. The ticketing device 110 can send instructions to the door control device 130, which instruct the door control device 130 to open or close the passage door 150.

[0058] In one implementation, the ticket vending machine 110 is connected to the door control device 130 of the fast lane. The fast lane can be located on one side of the ticket vending machine, and the gate of the fast lane can be located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticket vending machine. For example, the first predetermined distance can be set to 1 meter. Optionally, multiple ticket vending machines 110 can share a fast lane. For example, two ticket vending machines 110 can be set on each side of a fast lane, and the two ticket vending machines 110 can share the fast lane. Optionally, the above-mentioned entry control system may also include detection equipment and alarm equipment connected to the door control device 130. Figure 1 (Not shown in the image), the detection device is used to detect the passage of passengers, and the alarm device is used to sound an alarm when the detection device detects an abnormality.

[0059] Figure 2 This is a flowchart illustrating an entry control method according to an exemplary embodiment. This embodiment uses the application of this entry control method to a ticket vending machine as an example. The ticket vending machine can be... Figure 1 Ticketing device 110 in the illustrated implementation scenario. See also... Figure 2 The entry control method may include the following steps:

[0060] In step S210, in response to the passenger's ticket purchase operation, the passenger's selected entry method is obtained, which includes fast entry method or non-fast entry method.

[0061] After a passenger purchases a ticket, the ticket vending machine 110 will prompt the passenger to select their entry method. This prompt includes two entry methods: fast entry and non-fast entry. The fast entry method is the method of entering through the fast lane mentioned above, while the non-fast entry method is the method of entering without using the fast lane. After outputting the prompt to select the entry method, the machine detects the passenger's selection operation. When the selection operation is detected, the machine obtains the entry method indicated by the selection operation.

[0062] In step S220, if the passenger selects the express entry mode, an opening command is sent to the door control device 130. The opening command is used to instruct the door control device 130 to open the express passage door 150 to open the express passage to the passenger.

[0063] When the ticket vending machine 110 obtains the entry mode as fast entry mode, it sends an opening command to the door control device 130. This opening command can be a ticket-free opening command. When the door control device 130 receives the opening command, it can open the fast lane door 150. Since the fast lane is located on one side of the ticket vending machine 110 and is close to it, after the door 150 is opened, passengers can enter the fast lane without ticket inspection, thus entering the station without inspection through the fast lane.

[0064] In summary, the station entry control method provided in this disclosure involves a ticket vending machine responding to a passenger's ticket purchase operation by obtaining the passenger's selected entry method, which may include a fast entry method or a non-fast entry method. If the passenger selects the fast entry method, an opening command is sent to the door control device. This command instructs the door control device to open the fast lane door, thus opening the fast lane to the passenger. This disclosure solves the problem in related technologies where, after purchasing a ticket, passengers still need to pass through a turnstile for verification before entering the station. Since the turnstile is usually located far from the ticket purchase device, this is time-consuming and can easily lead to queues and congestion at the station. Because passengers who choose fast entry can directly enter the station without inspection through the fast lane near the ticket vending machine, the number of passengers at the ticket inspection side is reduced, the entry time for some passengers is shortened, passenger entry efficiency is improved, and the passenger experience is enhanced.

[0065] Figure 3 This is a flowchart illustrating an entry control method according to an exemplary embodiment. This embodiment uses the application of this entry control method to a door control device as an example, wherein the ticket vending device can be... Figure 1 Door control device 130 in the illustrated implementation scenario. See also... Figure 3 The entry control method may include the following steps:

[0066] In step S310, a door opening instruction sent by the ticketing device is received. This door opening instruction is generated by the ticketing device when it determines that the passenger has selected the express entry method.

[0067] The door control device 130 receives a door opening command sent by the ticket vending device 110. This door opening command is generated by the ticket vending device 110 and sent to the door control device after the passenger has purchased a ticket and selected express entry. The method for the passenger to select express entry and the method for generating the door opening command can refer to steps S210 and S220 above, and will not be repeated here.

[0068] In step S320, in response to the door opening command, the control channel door is opened to open a fast passage to the passenger.

[0069] When the door control device 130 receives an opening command from the ticketing device 110, it opens the passage door 150 in response to the command to open a fast lane for the passenger. For example, the opening command could be a ticket-free opening command. Thus, when the door control device 130 receives the command, it opens the passage door 150 of the fast lane. Since the fast lane is located to one side of the ticketing device 110 and is relatively close to it, passengers can enter the fast lane without having to show their tickets after the passage door 150 opens, allowing them to enter the station without ticket inspection.

[0070] In summary, the station entry control method provided in this disclosure involves a door control device receiving an opening command from a ticket vending machine. This opening command is generated by the ticket vending machine when it determines that the passenger has selected the fast entry mode. In response to the opening command, the door control device controls the channel door to open a fast lane for the passenger, allowing them to enter the station without inspection. This disclosure solves the problem in related technologies where, after purchasing a ticket, passengers still need to swipe their ticket at a turnstile for verification before entering the station. Since the turnstile is usually located far from the ticket vending machine, this is time-consuming and can easily lead to queues and congestion at the station. Because passengers who choose fast entry can directly enter the station without inspection through the fast lane near the ticket vending machine, the number of passengers at the ticket inspection side is reduced, the entry time for some passengers is shortened, passenger entry efficiency is improved, and the passenger experience is enhanced.

[0071] Figure 4 This is a flowchart illustrating an entry control method according to another exemplary embodiment. In this embodiment, the entry control method is applied to... Figure 1 The implementation scenario shown is illustrated in this example. This embodiment uses the application of the station entry control method to ticket vending equipment as an example. See also... Figure 4 The entry control method may include the following steps:

[0072] In step S410, after detecting a passenger's ticket purchase operation, a first prompt message is displayed. This first prompt message is used to prompt the passenger to select an entry method, which includes a fast entry method and a non-fast entry method.

[0073] The first prompt can be a pop-up menu on the ticket vending machine's display screen or a voice prompt output by the ticket vending machine.

[0074] In step S420, the passenger's selection operation is detected, and when the selection operation is detected, the entry method indicated by the selection operation is obtained.

[0075] For example, the selection operation can be a touch operation performed by the passenger on the display screen based on the pop-up menu prompt, a key operation on the ticketing device, or the passenger's voice information. The passenger's selection operation is determined by parsing the keywords in the voice information. When the passenger selects the express entry mode, the process jumps to step S430. When the passenger selects the non-express entry mode, the ticket is issued, and a second prompt message is given to prompt the passenger to collect the ticket. Similar to the first prompt message described above, the second prompt message can also be a pop-up menu prompt or a voice prompt.

[0076] In step S430, if the passenger selects the express entry mode, an opening command is sent to the door control device. This opening command instructs the door control device to open the passage door to open the express passage for the passenger.

[0077] For example, the ticket vending device 110 and the door control device 130 can be connected via a configured serial port. This configured serial port can be RS232, or it can be connected via other serial port formats, such as RS422 or RS485. This disclosure does not impose any limitations on this connection. The ticket vending device 110 controls the door device manager GCD to send an opening command to the door control device 130 via this RS232 serial port. This opening command is a door opening command that is exempt from inspection.

[0078] In step S440, after the passage door is opened, the number of people passing through is obtained by the detection device. If the number of people passing through is greater than the number of people corresponding to the ticket, the alarm device is controlled to output an alarm message.

[0079] For example, the detection device can be an infrared sensor, a lidar detector, or a ranging radar; this disclosure does not impose any limitations. Taking the infrared sensor as an example, the infrared sensor can be installed on the passage door 150, or the infrared sensor can be installed within a second predetermined distance from the location of the passage door 150. For example, the second predetermined distance can be set to 0.5 meters.

[0080] After the passageway door 150 is opened, the ticketing device 110 acquires the number of people passing through as detected by the infrared sensor. For example, the infrared sensor may include an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver, respectively positioned on opposite sides of the fast passageway. The infrared transmitter emits infrared signals to the infrared receiver. When a passenger passes through, the infrared signal received by the receiver is blocked. Therefore, after the passageway door 150 is opened, the infrared receiver begins to detect the number of times the infrared signal is blocked. Each time the infrared signal is blocked, the number of people passing through is incremented by one, thus calculating the number of people passing through after the passageway door 150 is opened. If the number of people passing through is greater than the number of people corresponding to the purchased tickets, the alarm device is controlled to output alarm information. For example, this alarm information may be an audible and / or visual alarm. This can prevent unauthorized tailgating and unauthorized entry. For example, the alarm device may be an alarm light and / or a buzzer, thus providing audible and / or visual alarms.

[0081] Optionally, in another implementation, a first camera can be installed on the ticketing device 110 for facial recognition. When a passenger purchases a ticket, the first facial feature of the passenger can be recorded and sent to the door control device 130. A second camera can be installed at the passage door 150, connected to the door control device 130. When the passenger walks to the passage door 150, the second camera captures the passenger's second facial feature and sends it to the door control device 130. The door control device 130 compares the facial features (possibly one or more) of the ticket-purchasing passenger with the second facial feature. If the ticket-purchasing passenger's facial features match the second facial feature (e.g., the first facial feature recorded when the passenger purchased the ticket), it can be determined that the passenger currently at the passage door 150 has purchased a ticket, and the passage door 150 can be opened. If the first facial feature and the second facial feature do not match, the passage door 150 is refused to open.

[0082] Furthermore, after the passage door 150 is opened, the second camera can continue to collect the facial features of the people currently entering the fast passage. If it is detected that one or more facial features do not match the facial features of the ticketed passenger, the door control device 130 controls the alarm device to output alarm information. This alarm information can refer to the alarm information described above and will not be repeated here.

[0083] The above methods can enable people to enter the fast lane without inspection, prevent people without tickets from entering, and prevent people without tickets from following passengers with tickets into the lane.

[0084] Optionally, the door control device 130 can also establish a connection with the control center or security center of the rail transit system, so that after the above alarm information is triggered, the alarm information can also be sent to the control center or security center simultaneously; or, the control device 130 can also establish a binding relationship with the mobile terminal of one or more managers, so that after the above alarm information is triggered, the alarm information can be pushed to the mobile terminal.

[0085] In step S450, the detection device detects whether a passenger has passed through the passage door. After detecting that a passenger has passed through the passage door, a closing command is sent to the door control device. The closing command is used to instruct the door control device to close the passage door in order to close the fast passage.

[0086] In summary, the station entry control method provided in this disclosure, upon detecting a passenger's ticket purchase operation, displays a first prompt message. This first prompt message prompts the passenger to select an entry method, which includes a fast entry method and a non-fast entry method. The method detects the passenger's selection operation and, upon detection, obtains the entry method indicated by the selected operation. If the passenger selects the fast entry method, an opening command is sent to the door control device. This opening command instructs the door control device to open the passage door, thus opening a fast passage for the passenger. This disclosure solves the problem in related technologies where, after purchasing a ticket, passengers still need to swipe their ticket at a gate for verification before entering the station. Since the ticket gate is usually far from the ticket purchase equipment, this is time-consuming and can easily lead to queues and congestion at the station. Because passengers who choose fast entry can directly enter the station without inspection through the fast passage near the ticket machine, the number of passengers at the ticket inspection side is reduced, the entry time for some passengers is shortened, passenger entry efficiency is improved, and the passenger entry experience is enhanced.

[0087] In addition, by obtaining the number of people passing through after the passage door is opened, and controlling the alarm device to output alarm information when the number of people passing through is greater than the number of people corresponding to the ticket, the effect of preventing illegal tailgating and illegal entry is achieved.

[0088] Figure 5 This is a block diagram illustrating an entry control device 500 according to an exemplary embodiment. The entry control device 500 can be implemented as part or all of a ticketing device through software, hardware, or a combination of both. The ticketing device can be... Figure 1 Ticketing device 110 in the illustrated implementation scenario. See also... Figure 5 The entry control device 500 may include:

[0089] The acquisition module 510 is configured to acquire the passenger's selected entry method in response to the passenger's ticket purchase operation. The entry method includes either a fast entry method or a non-fast entry method.

[0090] The control module 520 is configured to output the ticket corresponding to the ticket purchase operation when the passenger selects the entry method, and to send an opening command to the door control device, which is used to instruct the door control device to open the passage door to open a fast passage for the passenger.

[0091] Optionally, the acquisition module 510 is configured to:

[0092] After detecting a passenger's ticket purchase operation, a first prompt message is displayed. The first prompt message is used to prompt the passenger to select an entry method, which includes a fast entry method and a non-fast entry method.

[0093] Detect the passenger's selection operation;

[0094] When the selection operation is detected, the entry method indicated by the selection operation is obtained.

[0095] Optionally, the entry control device 500 further includes:

[0096] The detection module is used to detect whether the passenger has passed through the passage door after the passage door is opened;

[0097] The sending module is used to send a closing command to the door control device after detecting that the passenger has passed through the passage door. The closing command is used to instruct the door control device to open the passage door to close the fast passage.

[0098] Optionally, the detection device is an infrared sensor, which is installed on the passage door, or the infrared sensor is installed within a second predetermined distance from the location of the passage door. The entry control device 500 further includes:

[0099] The counting module is used to acquire the number of people passing through as detected by the infrared sensor after the passage door is opened;

[0100] The alarm module is used to control the alarm device to output alarm information when the number of people passing through is greater than the number of people corresponding to the tickets.

[0101] Optionally, the ticketing device and the door control device are connected via an RS232 serial port, and the sending module is used for:

[0102] The door control device manager sends the inspection-free door opening command to the door control device through the RS232 serial port.

[0103] Optionally, the station entry control device 500 further includes: a ticketing module, used for:

[0104] If the passenger selects the non-entry method, the ticket corresponding to the ticket purchase operation will be output.

[0105] Optionally, the entry control device 500 further includes: a display module, used for:

[0106] When the ticket is printed, a second prompt message is displayed, which is used to prompt the passenger to take the ticket.

[0107] In summary, the station entry control method provided in this disclosure involves a ticket vending machine responding to a passenger's ticket purchase operation by obtaining the passenger's selected entry method, which may include a fast entry method or a non-fast entry method. If the passenger selects the fast entry method, an opening command is sent to the door control device. This command instructs the door control device to open the fast lane door, thus opening the fast lane to the passenger. This disclosure solves the problem in related technologies where, after purchasing a ticket, passengers still need to pass through a turnstile for verification before entering the station. Since the turnstile is usually located far from the ticket purchase device, this is time-consuming and can easily lead to queues and congestion at the station. Because passengers who choose fast entry can directly enter the station without inspection through the fast lane near the ticket vending machine, the number of passengers at the ticket inspection side is reduced, the entry time for some passengers is shortened, passenger entry efficiency is improved, and the passenger experience is enhanced.

[0108] Figure 6 This is a block diagram illustrating an entry control device 600 according to an exemplary embodiment. The entry control device 600 can be implemented as part or all of a door control device through software, hardware, or a combination of both. The door control device can be... Figure 1 Door control device 130 in the illustrated implementation scenario. See also... Figure 6 The entry control device 600 may include:

[0109] The receiving module 610 is configured to receive a door opening command sent by the ticketing device, which is generated by the ticketing device when it determines that the passenger has selected the express entry method.

[0110] The door control module 620 is configured to control the passage door to open in response to the door opening command, so as to open a fast passage for passengers.

[0111] Optionally, the ticketing device and the door control device are connected via an RS232 serial port, and the receiving module 610 is used for:

[0112] The system receives the inspection-free door opening command sent by the ticketing device through the door device manager via the RS232 serial port.

[0113] In summary, the station entry control method provided in this disclosure involves a door control device receiving an opening command from a ticket vending machine. This opening command is generated by the ticket vending machine when it determines that the passenger has selected the fast entry mode. In response to the opening command, the door control device controls the channel door to open a fast lane for the passenger, allowing them to enter the station without inspection. This disclosure solves the problem in related technologies where, after purchasing a ticket, passengers still need to swipe their ticket at a turnstile for verification before entering the station. Since the turnstile is usually located far from the ticket vending machine, this is time-consuming and can easily lead to queues and congestion at the station. Because passengers who choose fast entry can directly enter the station without inspection through the fast lane near the ticket vending machine, the number of passengers at the ticket inspection side is reduced, the entry time for some passengers is shortened, passenger entry efficiency is improved, and the passenger experience is enhanced.

[0114] Regarding the apparatus in the above embodiments, the specific manner in which each module performs its operation has been described in detail in the embodiments related to the method, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0115] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating a ticketing device 700 according to an exemplary embodiment. Figure 7 As shown, for example, the electronic device may be a ticket vending device 110, which may include a processor 701 and a memory 702. The ticket vending device 700 may also include one or more of a multimedia component 703, an input / output (I / O) interface 704, and a communication component 705.

[0116] The processor 701 controls the overall operation of the ticket vending machine 700 to complete all or part of the steps in the aforementioned entry control method. The memory 702 stores various types of data to support the operation of the ticket vending machine 700. This data may include, for example, instructions for any application or method operating on the ticket vending machine 700, and application-related data such as contact data, sent and received messages, images, audio, video, etc. The memory 702 can be implemented by any type of volatile or non-volatile storage device or a combination thereof, such as Static Random Access Memory (SRAM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), magnetic storage, flash memory, magnetic disk, or optical disk. Multimedia component 703 may include a screen and an audio component. The screen may be, for example, a touchscreen, and the audio component is used to output and / or input audio signals. For example, the audio component may include a microphone for receiving external audio signals. The received audio signals may be further stored in memory 702 or transmitted via communication component 705. The audio component also includes at least one speaker for outputting audio signals. I / O interface 704 provides an interface between processor 701 and other interface modules, such as a keyboard, mouse, buttons, etc. These buttons may be virtual or physical buttons. Communication component 705 is used for wired or wireless communication between the ticketing device 700 and other devices. Wireless communication, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Near Field Communication (NFC), 2G, 3G, 4G, NB-IoT, eMTC, or other 5G technologies, or combinations thereof, is not limited here. Therefore, the corresponding communication component 705 may include: a Wi-Fi module, a Bluetooth module, an NFC module, etc.

[0117] In an exemplary embodiment, the ticketing device 700 may be implemented by one or more application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), digital signal processing devices (DSPDs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), controllers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, or other electronic components to perform the above-described entry control method.

[0118] In another exemplary embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium including program instructions is also provided, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the above-described entry control method. For example, the computer-readable storage medium may be the memory 702 including program instructions, which may be executed by the processor 701 of the ticketing device 700 to complete the above-described entry control method.

[0119] Figure 8 This is a block diagram illustrating a door control device 800 according to an exemplary embodiment. For example, the electronic device may be a door control device 130, see reference 130. Figure 8 The gate control device 800 includes a processor 822, which may be one or more, and a memory 832 for storing computer programs executable by the processor 822. The computer programs stored in the memory 832 may include one or more modules, each corresponding to a set of instructions. Furthermore, the processor 822 may be configured to execute the computer program to perform the aforementioned entry control method.

[0120] Additionally, the door control device 800 may also include a power supply component 826 and a communication component 850. The power supply component 826 can be configured to perform power management for the door control device 800, and the communication component 850 can be configured to enable communication between the door control device 800 and other devices, such as wired or wireless communication. Furthermore, the door control device 800 may also include an input / output (I / O) interface 858. The door control device 800 can operate on an operating system stored in memory 832.

[0121] In another exemplary embodiment, a computer-readable storage medium including program instructions is also provided, which, when executed by a processor, implement the steps of the above-described inbound control method. For example, the non-transitory computer-readable storage medium may be the memory 832 including the program instructions, which may be executed by the processor 822 of the gate control device 800 to complete the above-described inbound control method.

[0122] In another exemplary embodiment, a computer program product is also provided, which includes a computer program executable by a programmable device, the computer program having a code portion for performing the above-described entry control method when executed by the programmable device.

[0123] This disclosure provides an entry control system, which includes: a ticket vending machine, a door control device, and a fast lane gate; the ticket vending machine is connected to the door control device, the door control device is connected to the fast lane gate, and the fast lane gate is located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticket vending machine.

[0124] The ticketing device may include: Figure 5 The entrance control device shown; the gate control device may include: Figure 6 The station entry control device shown.

[0125] This disclosure provides another station entry control system, which includes: a ticket vending machine, a door control device, and a fast lane access door; the ticket vending machine is connected to the door control device, the door control device is connected to the access door, and the access door is located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticket vending machine.

[0126] The ticketing device may include: Figure 7 The electronic device shown; the door control device may include: Figure 8 The electronic device shown.

[0127] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of this disclosure. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and examples are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the following claims.

[0128] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A station entry control method, characterized in that, The method, applied to ticketing equipment connected to a fast-track gate control device, wherein the fast-track gate is located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticketing equipment, includes: In response to a passenger's ticket purchase, the system obtains the passenger's selected entry method, which may include either a fast entry method or a non-fast entry method. When the passenger selects the express entry method, an opening command is sent to the door control device. The opening command instructs the door control device to open the passage door to open the express passage to the passenger.

2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The step of responding to a passenger's ticket purchase operation and obtaining the passenger's selected entry method includes: After detecting a passenger's ticket purchase operation, a first prompt message is displayed. The first prompt message is used to prompt the passenger to select an entry method, which includes a fast entry method and a non-fast entry method. Detect the passenger's selection operation; When the selection operation is detected, the entry method indicated by the selection operation is obtained.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that, The method further includes: After the passage door is opened, a detection device is used to detect whether the passenger has passed through the passage door; After detecting that the passenger has passed through the passage door, a closing command is sent to the door control device, which instructs the door control device to close the passage door to close the express passage.

4. The method according to claim 3, characterized in that, The detection device is an infrared sensor, which is installed on the passage door, or the infrared sensor is installed within a second predetermined distance from the location of the passage door. The method further includes: After the passage door is opened, the number of people passing through is obtained as detected by the infrared sensor; If the number of people passing through exceeds the number of people corresponding to the tickets, the alarm device will output an alarm message.

5. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ticketing device and the door control device are connected via a set serial port. Sending an opening command to the door control device includes: The control door device manager sends the inspection-free door opening command to the door control device through the set serial port, which includes an RS232 serial port.

6. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: If the passenger selects the non-fast entry method, the ticket corresponding to the ticket purchase operation will be output.

7. The method according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The method further includes: When printing the ticket, a second prompt message is displayed, which is used to remind the passenger to take the ticket.

8. A station entry control method, characterized in that, The method is applied to a door control device, which establishes a communication connection with a ticketing device. The door control device controls the access door of a fast-track lane, and the access door is positioned at a first predetermined distance from the ticketing device. The method includes: The system receives an opening command sent by the ticketing device, which is generated by the ticketing device when it determines that the passenger has selected the express entry method. In response to the door opening command, the passage door is controlled to open to the passenger in the fast lane.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ticketing device and the door control device are connected via a set serial port. Receiving the door opening command sent by the ticketing device includes: The system receives the inspection-free door opening command sent by the ticketing device through the door device manager via the designated serial port, which includes an RS232 serial port.

10. An entry control device, characterized in that, An application to ticketing equipment, wherein the ticketing equipment is connected to a door control device for a fast lane, and the fast lane door is located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticketing equipment, the device includes: The acquisition module is used to respond to the passenger's ticket purchase operation and acquire the passenger's selected entry method, which includes fast entry method or non-fast entry method; The control module is used to output the ticket corresponding to the ticket purchase operation when the passenger selects the entry method, and to send an opening command to the door control device. The opening command is used to instruct the door control device to open the passage door to open the fast passage to the passenger.

11. An entry control device, characterized in that, An application to a door control device, wherein the door control device establishes a communication connection with a ticketing device, and the fast lane door is located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticketing device, the device includes: The receiving module is used to receive the door opening command sent by the ticketing device, which is generated by the ticketing device when it is determined that the passenger has selected the fast entry mode. The door control module is used to respond to the door opening command and control the passage door to open the fast passage to the passenger.

12. A ticketing device, characterized in that, include: A memory on which computer programs are stored; A processor for executing the computer program in the memory to implement the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-7.

13. A door control device, characterized in that, include: A memory on which computer programs are stored; A processor for executing the computer program in the memory to implement the steps of the method of claim 8 or 9.

14. An entry control system, characterized in that, include: The ticketing device of claim 12, the door control device of claim 13, and the passage door of the fast lane, wherein the ticketing device is connected to the door control device, the door control device is connected to the passage door, and the passage door is located within a first predetermined distance from the location of the ticketing device.

15. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that, When the program is executed by a processor, it implements the steps of the method according to any one of claims 1-7, or the steps of the method according to claim 8 or 9.

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