Authentication gate

Abstract

The present invention suppresses an increase in the size of an installation site of an authentication data reading device provided in an authentication gate, and imparts strength and waterproofness to the installation site. The authentication gate is provided with an upper surface of a gate main body, first and second side surfaces of the gate main body, and an inclined surface of the gate main body. The upper surface and the first side face extend in the long edge direction of the gate body. The first and second side surfaces are provided perpendicular to the upper surface. The first side surface is connected to the upper surface in the longitudinal direction. The second side surface extends in the vertical direction of the gate main body and is connected with the first side surface at the end part in the long side direction. The inclined surface is connected to the upper surface, the first side surface, and the second side surface at an end portion in the longitudinal direction. The inclined surface includes a support region that supports the outer periphery of a reading unit for authentication data. The first side surface includes a central region adjacent to the upper surface, and a reading section-side region adjacent to each of the second side surface and the inclined surface. The support region and the reading unit-side region are configured from a single member made of metal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an authentication gate. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2005-174197 discloses an automatic ticket gate installed at a station such as a railway. The automatic ticket gate reads the data recorded on the ticket to perform entry and exit processing. The housing constituting the automatic ticket gate has an upper surface and a side surface connected to the upper surface. On the upper surface of the housing, the front part (the part on the entrance side) is inclined toward the front. An antenna for communicating with a contactless ticket is provided at the inclined part. By providing the antenna at the inclined part at the front, the user can easily identify the antenna. Therefore, users using contactless tickets can pass through the ticket gate smoothly.

[0003] As documents indicating the technical level of the technical field related to the present disclosure, in addition to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-174197, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2023-045442, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-213184, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-196887, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-243509 can be exemplified.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2005-174197

[0005] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-045442

[0006] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 11-213184

[0007] Patent Document 4: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2021-196887

[0008] Patent Document 5: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-243509

[0009] When a user travels far from home, he / she uses a passenger train such as a railway. Therefore, there are cases where the user does not use the station when traveling a short distance. That is, the automatic ticket gate installed at the ticket gate of the station is not necessarily used by the same person every day.

[0010] In the present disclosure, a residential area including a base for people's lives is considered. It is assumed that residents who build a base in the residential area frequently go out for short distances as part of their daily lives. Therefore, unlike the automatic ticket gates installed at the ticket gates of the station, there is a possibility that the entrances and exits of the residential area are used by the same person every day. In addition, as residents who go out for short distances, people with a wide age range from children to the elderly are assumed, so in addition to walking, it is also assumed that there are strollers, bicycles, wheelchairs, etc.

[0011] In the present disclosure, an authentication gate for dealing with various passing modes is also considered. Here, as a representative structure of an authentication gate, a structure is exemplified that reads authentication data from a card or device carried by a user to determine whether the user can pass. Therefore, in the present disclosure, an authentication gate equipped with an authentication data reading device is also considered to deal with the above-mentioned passing modes.

[0012] First, it is preferred that the reader device is set at a location that is easily identifiable by the user. In addition, it is preferred to cope with various ways of inputting authentication data by residents (for example, non-contact, light contact, and strong contact). That is, the reader device is preferably set at a location that is easy for the user to identify and has a certain strength. In addition, according to the location of the entrance and exit, it is also assumed that the authentication gate is set outdoors. Therefore, it is also preferred that the location where the reader device is set also has a certain degree of waterproofness.

[0013] However, when the installation part of the reader is given strength and waterproofness, the size of the installation part tends to increase. If the size of the installation part increases, the following problems will occur when the user inputs the authentication data. That is, the distance from the hand of a part of the user (for example, a child or a wheelchair user) to the reader increases, making it difficult for these users to input the authentication data. Summary of the invention

[0014] One object of the present disclosure is to suppress an increase in the size of a location where an authentication data reading device provided in an authentication gate is installed, and to provide strength and waterproofness to the location.

[0015] The present invention is an authentication gate having the following features.

[0016] The authentication gate comprises an upper surface of a gate body, a first and a second side surface of the gate body, and an inclined surface of the gate body. The upper surface extends in the long side direction of the gate body. The first side surface is arranged perpendicularly to the upper surface. The first side surface also extends in the long side direction and is connected to the upper surface along the long side direction. The second side surface is arranged perpendicularly to the upper surface. The second side surface also extends in the up-down direction of the gate body and is connected to the first side surface at the end of the long side direction. The inclined surface is respectively connected to the upper surface, the first side surface and the second side surface at the end of the long side direction.

[0017] The inclined surface includes a supporting area that supports the outer periphery of the authentication data reading section.

[0018] The first side surface includes a central region adjacent to the upper surface, and a reading unit side region adjacent to each of the second side surface and the inclined surface.

[0019] The support region and the reading unit side region are formed of a single metal member.

[0020] According to the present disclosure, the support area of ​​the outer periphery of the reading portion supporting the authentication data, and the reading portion side area adjacent to the second side surface and the inclined surface of the gate body are respectively composed of a single metal component. Since the support area and the reading portion side area are composed of a single metal component, a certain strength can be given to the surrounding of the reading portion. In addition, since the support area and the reading portion side area are composed of a single component, the joints between these areas can be eliminated to give a certain waterproofness to the surrounding of the reading portion. Moreover, the increase in size from the support area to the reading portion side area can also be suppressed. Therefore, the increase in size of the surrounding of the reading portion can be suppressed, and strength and waterproofness can be given to the surrounding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a perspective view of the authentication gate involved in the embodiment.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a front view of the authentication gate involved in the embodiment.

[0023] Figure 3 It is a top view of the authentication gate involved in the embodiment.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a side view of the authentication gate involved in the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a partial exploded view of the authentication gate involved in the implementation method.

[0026] Figure 6It is a partial exploded view of the authentication gate involved in the implementation method.

[0027] Description of Reference Numerals

[0028] G1-G3…Authentication gate; 1…Gate body; 2…Transparent baffle; 3…Reading unit; 4…Camera; 5…Transparent component; 6-8…LED lighting; 9…Space; 11…Upper surface; 11a…Cover; 11b…Frame; 11c…Opening; 12…1st side; 12a…Upper central area; 12b…Lower central area; 12c-12d…Side area; 13…2nd side; 14…3rd side; 15…4th side; 16…1st inclined surface; 16a…Supporting area; 17…2nd inclined surface; 21…Supporting component; 41…Pillar. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. However, unless otherwise specified or clearly defined in principle, the structures and the like described in the embodiments shown below are not necessarily essential to the present disclosure.

[0030] 1. Overall structure

[0031] Figure 1 : is a three-dimensional diagram of the authentication gate involved in the embodiment. Figure 1 Three certified gates G1, G2 and G3 are depicted. Figure 2 This is the main view of these certification gates. Figure 3 is a top view of these authentication gates. Figures 1 to 3 The X, Y and Z axes are depicted in the figure. The X axis represents the long side direction of the authentication gate. The Y axis represents the arrangement direction of the three authentication gates. The Z axis represents the height direction of the authentication gate, which is consistent with the vertical direction. The directions represented by the X, Y and Z axes are Figures 1 to 3 It is also common to other drawings.

[0032] The authentication gates G1, G2, and G3 are, for example, installed at the entrances and exits of a residential area. The residential area may be a site for one or more single-family homes, or a site for one or more residential complexes (e.g., apartments). Various facilities other than residential buildings (e.g., commercial facilities, public facilities, educational facilities, medical and welfare facilities, etc.) may also be installed in the residential area. In this case, the authentication gates G1, G2, and G3 are installed at the entrances and exits of various facilities. The following is an explanation of a case where the residential area is located in the negative direction of the X-axis.

[0033] The basic structure of the authentication gates G1 to G3 is the same. The structure of the authentication gate G1 is common to that of the authentication gate G3. The authentication gate G1 authenticates people coming out of the residential area. In addition, the authentication gate G3 authenticates people entering the residential area. The authentication gate G2 is different from the authentication gates G1 and G3, and is provided with a reading unit for authentication data in both the positive and negative directions of the X-axis (the details will be described later). The reason for this arrangement is that the authentication gate G2 not only authenticates people coming out of the residential area, but also authenticates people entering the residential area. The number of authentication gates G2 to be set is arbitrarily determined according to the lateral width of the entrance and exit (the width in the Y-axis direction). For example, when the lateral width of the entrance and exit is wider, the number of settings is two or more, and when the lateral width of the entrance and exit is narrower, the number of settings is zero.

[0034] In the following description, when the authentication gates G1 to G3 are not particularly distinguished, they are collectively referred to as "authentication gates G". The authentication gate G is a normally closed shutter type authentication gate. The authentication gate G includes a gate body 1, a transparent shutter 2, a reader 3 for authentication data, and a camera 4. The authentication gate G uses at least one of the reader 3 and the camera 4 to authenticate a person entering the authentication gate G, and controls the opening and closing state of the transparent shutter 2 according to the authentication result.

[0035] The gate body 1 has a shell structure, which includes an upper surface 11, a first side surface 12, a second side surface 13, a third side surface 14, and a fourth side surface 15. The main surface of the shell structure is composed of, for example, a metal plate. A part of the main surface (for example, the central area of ​​the upper surface 11) can also be composed of a resin plate.

[0036] The upper surface 11 extends in the long side direction (i.e., the X-axis direction) of the gate body 1. The surface direction of the upper surface 11 is parallel to the XY plane. Like the upper surface 11, the first side surface 12 and the third side surface 14 extend in the X-axis direction. The first side surface 12 and the third side surface 14 are paired. The first side surface 12 and the third side surface 14 are connected to the upper surface 11 along the X-axis direction. The surface directions of the first side surface 12 and the third side surface 14 are parallel to the XZ plane.

[0037] Openings are formed at the central portions of the first side surface 12 and the third side surface 14, respectively, and these openings are connected. A transparent member 5 (e.g., a glass plate, an acrylic plate) is provided at the connecting opening. The transparent member 5 is provided for the purpose of making it easy for users with a low line of sight, such as children and wheelchair users, to grasp the situation in front of the gate body 1. In addition, in the case where the effect of the connecting opening cannot be expected, such as when the authentication gate G is arranged along the wall, the connecting opening may not be formed, and the transparent member 5 may not be provided.

[0038] The second side surface 13 and the fourth side surface 15 extend in the Z-axis direction. The second side surface 13 and the fourth side surface 15 are paired. The end of the gate body 1 of the second side surface 13 in the positive direction of the X-axis is connected to the first side surface 12 and the third side surface 14. The end of the gate body 1 of the fourth side surface 15 in the negative direction of the X-axis is connected to the first side surface 12 and the third side surface 14. The surface directions of the second side surface 13 and the fourth side surface 15 are parallel to the YZ plane.

[0039] A slit is formed along the Z-axis direction on the second side surface 13, and an LED lighting 6 is provided at the position where the slit is formed. The LED lighting 6 is provided to facilitate identification of the entrance of the authentication gate G and the position where the reading unit 3 is provided from a distance. The LED lighting 6 is also expected to convey the shape of the authentication gate G to the visually impaired. The control of the LED lighting 6 (for example, the control of the light emission mode and light emission color of the LED element) can be performed by a data processing device (not shown) that performs authentication processing, or by a processing device (not shown) for control.

[0040] The gate body 1 also includes a first inclined surface 16 and a second inclined surface 17. The first inclined surface 16 is connected to the upper surface 11, the first side surface 12, the second side surface 13, and the third side surface 14 at the end of the gate body 1 in the positive direction of the X-axis. The second inclined surface 17 is connected to the upper surface 11, the first side surface 12, the third side surface 14, and the fourth side surface 15 at the end of the gate body 1 in the negative direction of the X-axis. The reading unit 3 is provided on the first inclined surface 16. The reading unit 3 is also provided on the second inclined surface 17 of the authentication gate G2. The details of the reading unit 3 will be described later.

[0041] The transparent baffle 2 is provided at the central portion of the first side surface 12 of the authentication gate G. The transparent baffle 2 is also provided at the central portion of the third side surface 14 of the authentication gate G2. The transparent baffle 2 is supported by a support member 21 arranged in the Z-axis direction so as to be rotatable. The transparent baffle 2 is opened and closed according to the result of the authentication process performed by the data processing device. For example, the transparent baffle 2 is opened according to the first output (passage is allowed) of the authentication process, and is closed according to the second output (passage is not allowed).

[0042] The operation of the transparent baffle 2 can be performed by a data processing device that performs authentication processing, or can be performed by a processing device for operation (not shown). The operation of the transparent baffle 2 is performed in groups of two. For example, when the authentication process is performed at the authentication gate G2, the transparent baffle 2 provided on the first side 12 of the authentication gate G2 and the transparent baffle 2 provided on the first side 12 of the authentication gate G1 are synchronously operated. When the authentication process is performed at the authentication gate G3, the transparent baffle 2 provided on the first side 12 of the authentication gate G3 and the transparent baffle 2 provided on the third side 14 of the authentication gate G2 are synchronously operated.

[0043] The reading unit 3 is provided on the first inclined surface 16. The reading unit 3 reads, for example, at least one of the authentication data stored in the IC chip of the card and the authentication data encrypted by the two-dimensional barcode, and sends it to the data processing device. The surface direction of the reading unit 3 is parallel to the surface direction of the first inclined surface 16. The height position of the reading unit 3 is substantially consistent with the height position of the first inclined surface 16. The reading unit 3 is also provided on the second inclined surface 17 of the authentication gate G2. The surface direction of the reading unit 3 provided on the second inclined surface 17 is parallel to the surface direction of the second inclined surface 17. In addition, the height position of the reading unit 3 provided on the second inclined surface 17 is substantially consistent with the height position of the second inclined surface 17.

[0044] The camera 4 is mounted on a support 41 extending above the upper surface 11. The support 41 is provided at the center of the upper surface 11. The support 41 has a hollow structure, and the wiring of the camera 4 is accommodated therein. Two cameras 4 are mounted back to back on the support 41 of the authentication gate G2. The camera 4 acquires an image of the surroundings of the authentication gate G. The image acquired by the camera 4 (hereinafter also referred to as a "camera image") is sent to a data processing device (not shown).

[0045] In the authentication gate G, authentication processing in the authentication gate G (hereinafter also referred to as "personal data authentication processing") is performed based on the authentication data read by the reading unit 3. In the personal data authentication processing, for example, pre-registered personal data is compared with at least one of the authentication data stored in the IC chip of the card and the authentication data encrypted by the two-dimensional barcode.

[0046] In the authentication gate G, in addition, authentication processing based on the camera image (hereinafter also referred to as "face authentication processing") is also performed. In the face authentication processing, it is performed instead of the personal data authentication processing, or it is performed in combination with the personal data authentication processing. It is assumed that the residents of the residential area carry a card with an IC chip or a device that can output authentication data. Among them, the face authentication processing is performed in a way that the residents can pass through the authentication gate G even if they do not carry a card or a device. In addition, face authentication processing is also performed in order for users other than residents of the residential area (for example, visitors to the residential area) to pass through the authentication gate G. In the face authentication processing, a comparison is made between a pre-registered facial image and a facial image contained in the camera image.

[0047] 2. Features of the embodiment

[0048] In addition to the above-mentioned overall structure, the authentication gate G also has the following features. Figures 4 to 6 While explaining. Figure 4 This is a side view of the authentication gate G2. Figure 5This is a partial exploded view of the authentication gate G2. Figure 6 This is a partial exploded view of the certification gate G3.

[0049] 2-1. Features around the reading unit 3

[0050] like Figure 4 and 5 As shown, the first side surface 12 includes an upper central area 12a, a lower central area 12b, a side area 12c and a side area 12d. The upper central area 12a is an area of ​​the first side surface 12 adjacent to the upper surface 11. The upper central area 12a is equivalent to the "central area" of the present disclosure. The lower central area 12b is opposite to the upper central area 12a via the transparent component 5. The side area 12c is an area adjacent to the second side surface 13 and the first inclined surface 16. The side area 12c is equivalent to the "reading section side area" of the present disclosure. The side area 12c is also adjacent to the upper surface 11. The side area 12d is opposite to the side area 12c via the transparent component 5. The side area 12d is adjacent to the upper surface 11, the fourth side surface 15 and the second inclined surface 17.

[0051] In addition, if Figure 5 As shown, the first inclined surface 16 is composed of a support area 16a that surrounds the exposed area of ​​the reading section 3 and supports the outer periphery of the reading section 3. In addition, the structure of the second inclined surface 17 of the authentication gate G2 is the same as the structure of the first inclined surface 16. That is, the second inclined surface 17 of the authentication gate G2 is composed of a support area that surrounds the exposed area of ​​the reading section 3 and supports the outer periphery of the reading section 3.

[0052] As described above, the first side surface 12 is composed of, for example, a metal plate. Therefore, the upper central area 12a, the lower central area 12b, the side area 12c, and the side area 12d constituting the first side surface 12 are also composed of, for example, a metal plate. Here, the side area 12c is continuous with the support area 16a. That is, the side area 12c and the support area 16a are composed of a single metal plate. By being composed of a single metal plate, a certain strength is given to the periphery of the reading section 3. In addition, it is possible to eliminate the seam between the side area 12c and the support area 16a to give a certain waterproofness to the periphery of the reading section 3.

[0053] The side area 12c and the support area 16a are formed by bending a plate. The connection between the support area 16a and the side area 12c has a curved shape. Such a shape of the connection is formed by bending a single plate. Since the connection has a curved shape, a certain degree of safety is given to the vicinity of the reader 3. In particular, some users such as children, wheelchair users, and bicycle users are prone to contact with the vicinity of the reader 3 when they extend their arms to input authentication data. In this regard, according to the connection having a curved shape, injuries caused by contact with the connection can be prevented in advance.

[0054] In addition, the upper central area 12a and the side area 12c are connected by welding from the inner side of the gate body 1. The connection between the upper central area 12a and the side area 12d, the connection between the lower central area 12b and the side area 12c, and the connection between the lower central area 12b and the side area 12c are also performed by welding from the inner side of the gate body 1.

[0055] In addition, the surface of the reading section 3 is inclined downward as it approaches the second side surface 13, and is inclined downward as it approaches the side area 12c. In addition, the support area 16a is formed in a direction parallel to the inclination direction of the surface of the reading section 3. The surface of the reading section 3 and the support area 16a are inclined downward as they approach the second side surface 13, thereby making it easy to identify the location of the reading section 3 from a distance. The surface of the reading section 3 and the support area 16a are inclined downward as they approach the side area 12c, thereby making it easy to identify the location of the reading section 3 during the input operation of authentication data. In addition, the input operation of authentication data is also facilitated.

[0056] 2-2. Features around the upper surface 11

[0057] like Figure 6 As shown, the upper surface 11 is composed of a cover 11a extending in the X-axis direction and a frame 11b surrounding the cover 11a. The cover 11a has a parallelogram shape with rounded corners and is made of, for example, a resin plate. An opening 11c through which the support 41 passes is formed in the center of the cover 11a. At the end of the gate body 1 close to the fourth side 15, the frame 11b extends between the side area 12d and the second inclined surface 17 and is connected to the fourth side 15. The extended portion of the frame 11b also exists between the third side and the first inclined surface 16.

[0058] The cover 11a is provided so as to be attachable and detachable relative to the gate body 1. A space 9 is formed below the cover 11a. By forming the space 9, various additional devices can be accommodated when additional functions are added to the authentication gate G. As various additional devices, user interfaces such as a display, a touch panel, and a speaker are assumed. When an additional device is provided, the cover 11a is removed from the gate body 1 to accommodate the additional device in the space 9, and the cover 11a is subjected to a hole processing to expose the required components of the additional device. By forming the space 9, the operability during simple system maintenance such as updating the software of the reading unit 3 is also ensured.

[0059] In the upper surface 11, a slit is formed between the cover 11a and the frame 11b, and an LED lighting 8 is provided at the position where the slit is formed. The LED lighting 8 is provided to facilitate identification of the direction of travel in the authentication gate G. The LED lighting 8 can also emit light according to the result of the authentication process performed by the data processing device. The control of the LED lighting 8 (for example, the control of the light emission mode and light emission color of the LED element) can be performed by the data processing device that performs the authentication process, and can also be performed by a processing device for control (not shown).

[0060] 2-3. Features around the transparent baffle 2

[0061] As in Figure 5 and 6 As indicated by brackets in , LED lighting 7 is provided on the support member 21 along the Z-axis direction. The LED lighting 7 causes the surface of the transparent baffle 2 to emit light in a prescribed color (for example, white, red, and blue). The light emission color is set according to the state of the authentication process (that is, the authentication process of personal data and the face authentication process). For example, in the standby state, the light emission color is set to white. In addition, in the state where passage is allowed, the light emission color is set to blue, and in the state where passage is not allowed, the light emission color is set to red. The control of the LED lighting 7 can be performed by a data processing device that performs the authentication process, or by a processing device for control (not shown). The control of the LED lighting 7 can also be performed in cooperation with the control of the LED lighting 8.

[0062] By controlling the LED lighting 7 , the result of the authentication process can be notified to the person passing through the authentication gate G. By controlling the LED lighting 7 , it is also expected that the position of the passage of the authentication gate G can be notified to the visually impaired.

Claims

1. An authentication gate, characterized in that: The authentication gate has: An upper surface extending in the long side direction of the gate body; a first side surface, arranged perpendicularly to the upper surface, extending in the long side direction, and connected to the upper surface along the long side direction; A second side surface is arranged perpendicularly to the upper surface, extends in the up-down direction of the gate body, and is connected to the first side surface at an end in the long side direction; as well as an inclined surface, which is disposed at the end of the long side direction and is connected to the upper surface, the first side surface and the second side surface respectively, The inclined surface includes a supporting area for supporting the outer periphery of the authentication data reading unit. The first side surface includes a central region adjacent to the upper surface and a reading portion side region adjacent to the second side surface and the inclined surface, respectively. The support region and the reading unit side region are formed of a single metal member.

2. The authentication gate according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connection portion between the support region and the reading unit side region has a curved shape.

3. The authentication gate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The surface of the reading portion is configured to be inclined downward toward the second side surface and to be inclined downward toward the reading portion side region. The support region is formed in a direction parallel to the inclination direction of the surface of the reading unit.

4. The authentication gate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The upper surface includes a detachable cover, A space is formed below the cover along the long side direction.

5. The authentication gate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The authentication gate also has: A transparent baffle, arranged in the central area; a supporting member for rotatably supporting the transparent baffle; and The LED lighting is provided on the support member and causes the surface of the transparent baffle to emit light according to a state of authentication processing based on authentication data.

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