JP2003255922A - Display device, terminal processing device, and terminal processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] An object of the present invention is to provide a display device, a terminal processing device, and a terminal processing method capable of reducing power consumption and improving life. A terminal processing device includes a display unit capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing, a person detection sensor for detecting a person in front of the display unit, and a person detected by the person detection sensor. Imaging unit 2 that detects the face of a person
70, a CPU 242 for displaying an operation screen on the display unit 202 based on detection of a face by the imaging unit 270,
Account button 208 and condition button 210 for accepting input operation
A ticket issuing unit 254 that performs a predetermined terminal process based on input operations by the account button 208 and the condition button 210,
It is characterized by having.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a display device, a terminal processing device, and a terminal processing method, and more particularly to a ticket processing device for processing tickets and a paper processing device for processing paper sheets. Controlling display of operation screen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a terminal processing device, for example, a ticket processing device for processing tickets and a paper processing device for processing paper sheets have been put into practical use. As a ticket processing device for processing ordinary tickets, coupon tickets, limited express tickets, commuter tickets, settlement tickets, prepaid cards, etc., ticket vending machines that issue tickets, commuter ticket issuing machines, and ticket machines A settlement machine that performs predetermined processing,
Examples include refund machines.

In such a ticket processing apparatus, conditions are set by the operation of the user who uses the ticket, and the ticket is issued when the consideration is paid. Further, in such a ticket processing apparatus, the user inserts the ticket into the processing apparatus, and if necessary, conditions are set by the operation of the user to process the ticket.

An example of the paper sheet processing apparatus for processing paper sheets is a depositing machine for depositing / discharging paper sheets. In such a paper sheet processing apparatus, the paper sheets are deposited by the operation of the user, the paper sheets are paid out by the operation of the user, and the history of them is notified to the user.

Such a terminal processing device has a display unit for displaying an operation screen necessary for processing. The display unit is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device. In this display unit, if the standby screen that waits for an input operation from the user is constantly displayed among the operation screens, the display pattern of the standby screen remains, so-called screen burn-in occurs. Further, if the screen is displayed constantly, useless power is consumed.

For this reason, the display unit is normally controlled not to display the screen in the standby mode, but to display the operation screen based on the detection of a person in front of the terminal processing device.

[0007]

However, with only the sensor for detecting a person, the operation screen is displayed even if a person who does not intend to operate the terminal processing device passes or approaches.

Therefore, there is a problem that it is not possible to suppress wasteful power consumption. Further, there is a problem that the life of the display unit is shortened by displaying the screen on the display unit more than necessary.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is a display device, a terminal processing device, and a terminal capable of reducing the power consumption and improving the life. It is to provide a processing method.

[0010]

A display device according to a first aspect of the present invention is a display device capable of displaying an operation screen, a detection device for detecting a face of a person in front of the display device, and the detection device. Control means for displaying the operation screen on the display means based on the detection of the face by the.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a terminal processing device which comprises display means capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing, detection means for detecting a face of a person in front of the display means, and the detection means. Control means for displaying an operation screen on the display means based on the detection of a face; input means for receiving an input operation based on the detection of the face by the detection means; and based on the input operation by the input means And a terminal processing unit that performs a predetermined terminal processing.

A terminal processing method according to a third aspect of the present invention detects a face of a person in front of a display means capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing, and based on the detection of the face, the display means is operated. It is characterized in that an operation screen is displayed, an input operation is accepted, and predetermined terminal processing is performed based on the input operation.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a display device according to an embodiment of the present invention, a terminal processing device having the display device, and a terminal processing method will be described with reference to the drawings.

Here, examples of the terminal processing device include a ticket processing device for processing tickets and a paper processing device for processing paper sheets. As the ticket processing device, for example, a regular ticket, a coupon ticket, a limited express ticket, a commuter ticket, a settlement ticket,
A ticket processing device for processing tickets such as prepaid cards,
Examples include a ticket vending machine that issues tickets, a commuter ticket issuing machine, a settlement machine that performs a predetermined process on the tickets, and a refund machine. Further, as the paper sheet processing device, for example, a depositing machine for depositing / dispensing paper sheets and the like can be mentioned.

Here, a ticket processing device (particularly a ticket vending machine) will be described as a terminal processing device, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be applied to other terminal processing devices.

As shown in FIG. 1, a ticket processing system 1
Is a host computer 10, a ticket gate 100, a ticket vending machine 200, a settlement machine 300, a commuter ticket issuing machine 400, a refund machine 5.
It is configured by a ticket processing device such as 00. The host computer 10 is connected to the ticket gate 1 via the communication line 20.
00, ticket vending machine 200, settlement machine 300, commuter ticket issuing machine 40
0, refund machine 500, and other ticket processing devices.

The host computer 10 has a CPU 11 for controlling the entire ticket processing system. CPU1
1, a memory unit 12 that stores control data for controlling the host computer 10, a display unit 13 that displays the system state, the operating state of the host computer 10, and the like, for inputting various information. An input unit 14 having a keyboard and the like, a communication control unit 15 for transmitting and receiving data to and from each ticket processing apparatus via a communication line 20, and the like are connected.

The ticket vending machine 200 and the commuter ticket issuing machine 400 are
It accepts the condition setting by the operation of the user who uses the ticket, and issues the ticket by receiving the consideration. The ticket gate 100, the checkout machine 300, and the refund machine 500 receive the tickets inserted by the user, accept the condition setting by the operation of the user as necessary, and process the tickets.

That is, the ticket gate machine 100 receives the tickets inserted by the user, reads the ticket data necessary for the ticket processing recorded on the tickets, and performs the ticket processing based on the ticket data. The ticket gate 100 processes ticket types such as ordinary tickets, coupon tickets, limited express tickets, and commuter tickets.

The ticket vending machine 200 issues tickets based on various issuing conditions such as a boarding section, a boarding date, and a validity period set by the user. The ticket vending machine 200 issues tickets such as ordinary tickets, coupon tickets, limited express tickets, and commuter tickets.

The settlement machine 300 receives the bills inserted by the user, reads the settlement data recorded in the bills, which is necessary for the settlement process, and performs the settlement process based on the settlement data. The checkout machine 300 processes tickets such as ordinary tickets, coupon tickets, limited express tickets, and commuter tickets.

The commuter pass issuing machine 400 issues tickets based on various issuing conditions such as a boarding section, a boarding date, and a validity period set by the user or a staff member. The commuter pass issuing machine 400 issues commuter passes, for example, as tickets.

The repayment machine 500 receives the tickets inserted by the user, reads the repayment data necessary for the repayment processing recorded on the tickets, and performs the repayment processing based on the repayment data. The refund machine 500 processes ticket types such as ordinary tickets, coupon tickets, limited express tickets, and commuter tickets.

Next, the ticket vending machine 200 which issues various tickets in response to a user's operation will be described.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the ticket vending machine 20
0 is provided with a display unit 202 which functions as a display means provided on the customer service surface. The display unit 202 displays cash, that is, bills and coins deposited by the customer,
Various information such as the remaining amount of the SF (Stored Fair) card, the amount of purchased tickets, the amount of change, and the operating state of the ticket vending machine 200 are displayed. The display unit 202 is composed of, for example, a color liquid crystal display device.

Further, on the customer service side of the ticket vending machine 200, a plurality of variable display account buttons (such as push buttons with a built-in numeric display) 208 functioning as input means, condition buttons 210 and the like are provided. The variable display account button 208 lights up and displays the section fare of the line that can be sold, based on the inserted amount of cash that has been inserted or the remaining amount of the SF card, and accepts the designation input of the account. The condition button 210 accepts designated inputs such as the number of purchased tickets, classification of adult tickets / child tickets, ticket type (normal ticket / coupon ticket / express ticket), etc. .

The above-mentioned display 202 may be a touch panel type display device that also has a function as an input means capable of detecting an input from a customer and inputting various issuing conditions.

When such a touch panel type display device is applied, various screens are displayed on the display unit 202 as operation screens. The display unit 202 includes, for example, a customer service screen for serving customers, a guidance screen for guiding customers, and an account button 208.
And a condition button 210 and the like are displayed at the same time, and an input screen for accepting designation input of various issuance conditions, a confirmation screen for displaying the issuance conditions for tickets, and the like are displayed.

Further, on the customer service side of the ticket vending machine 200, a card slot 212, a coin slot 214, a banknote slot 216, a banknote outlet 218, a ticket issuing slot 220, and a coin slot 22.
2 etc. are provided. From the card slot 212, SF
Cards such as cards and credit cards are inserted and ejected. Coins are inserted from the coin insertion slot 214. Banknotes are inserted from the banknote insertion slot 216. A bill as change is discharged from the bill discharge port 218.
The issued tickets are discharged from the ticket issuing port 220. From the coin outlet 222, coins as change are discharged.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ticket vending machine 200 has a person detecting sensor 2 which functions as a detecting means (first detecting means) for detecting the approach of a person on the entire surface of the casing.
Equipped with 65. The person detection sensor 265 is composed of, for example, an infrared sensor or an optical sensor, and outputs an output signal necessary for detecting the approach of a person to the ticket vending machine 200.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the ticket vending machine 200 is provided with an image pickup section 270 on the entire surface of the casing, which functions as a detecting means (second detecting means) for detecting the face of an approaching person. ing. As shown in FIG. 2, the image capturing unit 270 detects an image capturing camera 271 that functions as an image capturing unit that captures a person approaching the ticket vending machine 200, and a face of the person from an image captured by the image capturing camera 271. The image processing unit 272 functions as the second detection unit. In particular, the image processing unit 272 detects a face of the person who is approaching the ticket vending machine 200 and faces the display unit 202.

As shown in FIG. 2, the ticket vending machine 200 is
CPU that performs predetermined processing on tickets and controls the whole
It has 242. This CPU 242 has a memory 2
44, the fare processing unit 230, and the display unit 202 are connected. The memory 244 stores a control program of the CPU 242, a plurality of stations, and route information indicating routes of these stations. The fare processing unit 230 calculates the fare of the tickets of the designated ticket type.

A card processing unit 246, a bill processing unit 248, and a coin processing unit 250 are connected to the CPU 242. The card processing unit 246 has a card slot 2
The information magnetically recorded on the cards inserted from 12 is read and the information is written on the inserted cards. The banknote processing unit 248 has a banknote slot 216.
Processing such as authenticity determination and type determination of bills inserted from is performed. The coin processing unit 250 makes a genuine / counterfeit determination and a type determination of coins inserted from the coin insertion port 214.

Further, a change processing unit 252, an account button 208, a condition button 210, and a ticket issuing unit 254 are connected to the CPU 242. Change processing unit 252
Ejects banknotes as change from the banknote outlet 218 and ejects coins as change from the coin outlet 222. The boarding ticket issuing unit 254 functions as a terminal processing unit (ticket processing unit) that performs predetermined terminal processing based on an input operation using the account button 208, the condition button 210, and the like. Here, the ticket issuing unit 254 uses the account button 20
8. Tickets are issued based on the use section information input via the condition button 210 or the like, and the tickets are ejected from the ticket issuing port 220.

Further, the CPU 242 includes a communication control section 260, a person detecting sensor 265, and an image pickup section 27.
0 and are connected. The communication control unit 260 transmits / receives data to / from the host computer 10. The person detection sensor 265 outputs an output signal necessary for detecting the approach of a person to the ticket vending machine 200. The imaging unit 270
A person approaching the ticket vending machine 200 is imaged, and an output signal necessary for detecting the face of the person who faces the display unit 202 from the person image is output.

The CPU 242 functions as a control means for displaying an operation screen on the display section 202 based on the output signal from the person detecting sensor 265.

Next, a terminal processing method according to the position embodiment of the present invention will be described. Here, a ticket vending machine 200 will be taken as an example of the terminal processing device, and a method of displaying an operation screen on the touch panel type display unit 202 provided in the ticket vending machine 200 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 242 normally sets the standby mode without displaying the standby screen on the display unit 202 (ST11). That is, the CPU 242
Does not display the screen by controlling the display unit 202 when the approach of a person in front of the ticket vending machine 200 is not detected.

Subsequently, the CPU 242 determines whether or not the approach of a person in front of the ticket vending machine 200 is detected based on the output signal from the person detecting sensor 265 (ST1).
2). The CPU 242 then uses the person detection sensor 265.
When the approach of a person is detected based on the output signal from (ST12, Y), the imaging unit 270 is controlled to perform the imaging process of imaging the person approaching the ticket vending machine 200 by the imaging camera 271 (ST13). ).

Subsequently, the CPU 242 controls the image processing unit 272 of the image pickup unit 270 to image-process the image of the person imaged through the image pickup camera 271 in the image pickup process (ST14). Based on the image processing result by the image processing unit 272, the CPU 242 determines whether the person approaching the ticket vending machine 200 faces the display unit 202 (ST15).

That is, the CPU 242 detects the face of the person who approaches the ticket vending machine 200 and faces the display unit 202.
When the CPU 242 detects the face of a person based on the image processing result, the CPU 242 determines that the person is facing the display unit 202 (ST15, Y). In addition, the CPU 242
When the face of the person is not detected based on the image processing result, it is determined that the person does not face the display unit 202 (ST15, N). That is, it is possible to detect with high probability a person who has a high intention to operate the display unit 202.

Subsequently, when the CPU 242 does not detect the face of the person approaching the ticket vending machine 200 (ST
15, N), the standby mode is continued and the screen is not displayed on the display unit 202 (ST11).

On the other hand, when the CPU 242 detects the face of a person approaching the ticket vending machine 200 (ST15,
Y), and controls the display unit 202 to display the operation screen (ST16). Here, the CPU 100 controls the display unit 20.
For example, a customer service screen displaying a message such as "Welcome to you" and a guide screen displaying a message such as "Please select your desired processing" are displayed on 2.

Subsequently, the CPU 242 performs terminal processing.

That is, the CPU 242 determines whether or not an input via the touch panel type display unit 202 or another input button has been received (ST17). For example, in the ticket vending machine 200, the CPU 242 determines whether or not a ticket issuance request has been accepted (ST17).

When the CPU 242 determines that the ticket issue request is received (ST17, Y), the CPU 242 accepts the input of various issuing conditions necessary for the ticket issue (S).
T18). Here, conditions such as a section in which the tickets are used, a waypoint, a start date of use, and an expiration date are input.

Subsequently, the CPU 242 causes the fare processing unit 23
0 is controlled to calculate the fare for tickets, and the display unit 202
The calculated charge is displayed on the operation screen of to charge the user for the charge (ST19).

Subsequently, the CPU 242 determines that the card slot 21
2, it is determined whether or not the settlement process is completed by receiving the consideration over the charged amount through the bill insertion slot 216 and the coin insertion slot 214 (ST20).

When the CPU 426 determines that the payment processing has been completed (ST20, Y), the ticket issuing unit 25
4 to control the ticket issuing process (ST2).
1). In this issuance processing, boarding tickets are issued based on various input issuance conditions, the boarding tickets issued from the boarding ticket issuing port 220 are discharged, and the terminal processing ends.

On the other hand, in step ST17, the CPU
242 determines that it has not received the request to issue tickets (ST17, Y), and if it determines that the predetermined time has elapsed (ST21, Y), terminates the terminal processing. That is, the CPU 242 turns off the display of the operation screen on the display unit 202 and sets the standby mode.

As described above, according to the terminal processing apparatus and the terminal processing method, the display section for displaying various information does not display the screen in order to prevent burn-in of the display screen and save power. It has a standby mode.

As the timing of displaying the display screen from the standby mode, it is first determined whether or not a person approaching the terminal processing device is detected based on the output signal from the person detecting sensor. Then, based on the fact that the person approaching the terminal processing device is detected, the image pickup section is operated and the person is imaged. Then, based on the output signal from the imaging unit, it is determined whether or not the face facing the display unit of the person is detected. A display screen is displayed on the display unit based on the detection of a person's face.

As a result, it is possible to detect with high probability a person who is willing to use the terminal processing device facing the display unit. Therefore, it is not necessary to display the display screen on the display unit simply by passing in front of the ticket vending machine or detecting a person who seems to have little intention to use the terminal processing device.

Therefore, it is possible to suppress the wasteful consumption of electric power, and to prevent the screen from being displayed on the display section more than necessary, thereby improving the life of the display section.

When the present invention is applied to a paper sheet processing apparatus as a terminal processing apparatus, the paper sheet processing apparatus is constructed as follows, for example. That is, the paper sheet processing apparatus includes a display unit that functions as a display unit that displays various operation screens, and a paper sheet processing unit that functions as a terminal processing unit (paper sheet processing unit) that deposits and withdraws paper sheets. In addition, a person detection sensor that functions as a detection unit (first detection unit) that detects a person approaching the sheet processing apparatus,
An imaging unit that functions as a detection unit (second detection unit) that detects a face by capturing an image of the person based on the detection of the person by the person detection sensor, and an input that functions as an input unit that inputs conditions necessary for various terminal processes. It is configured to include a button, a CPU that functions as a control unit, and the like.

In the paper sheet processing apparatus having the above-mentioned structure, the CPU, like the above-described ticket processing apparatus, is used.
The display of the display unit is controlled by. That is, the CPU
Detects a person approaching the paper sheet processing apparatus based on the output signal from the person detection sensor. And CPU
Detects an image of a person approaching the paper sheet processing apparatus and operates the image pickup unit to pick up the image of the person. Then, the CPU determines, based on the output signal from the imaging unit, whether or not a face facing the display unit of the person is detected. Then, the CPU displays the display screen on the display unit based on the detection of the face of the person.

Therefore, useless power consumption can be suppressed, and the screen is not displayed on the display section more than necessary, and the life of the display section can be improved.

The present invention can be modified in various ways and is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and other terminal processing such as another ticket processing apparatus or a sheet processing apparatus having another configuration. It can also be applied to a device.

[0059]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a display device, a terminal processing device, and a terminal processing method capable of reducing the power consumption and improving the life.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a ticket processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration of a ticket vending machine as a ticket processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of the ticket vending machine shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining a terminal processing method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

200 ... Ticket vending machine 202 ... Display unit (display means) 208 ... Account button (input means) 210 ... Condition button (input means) 242 ... CPU (control means) 254 ... Ticket issuing section (terminal processing means) 265 ... Person detection sensor (detection means: first detection means) 270 ... Imaging unit (detection means: second detection means) 271 ... Imaging camera (imaging means) 272 ... Image processing unit (image processing means: second detection means)

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A display unit capable of displaying an operation screen, a detection unit for detecting a face of a person in front of the display unit, and an operation screen for the display unit based on the detection of the face by the detection unit. A display device comprising: control means for displaying. 2. A display unit capable of displaying an operation screen, a first detection unit for detecting a person in front of the display unit, and a second detection unit for detecting a face of the person detected by the first detection unit. And a control unit for displaying an operation screen on the display unit when the face is detected by the second detection unit. 3. A display unit capable of displaying an operation screen, a first detection unit for detecting a person in front of the display unit, an image pickup unit for picking up an image of the person detected by the first detection unit, and the image pickup unit. Second detection means for detecting a face of the person imaged by the means facing the display means side, and control means for displaying an operation screen on the display means based on the face detected by the second detection means, A display device comprising: 4. A display unit capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing, a detection unit for detecting a face of a person in front of the display unit, and the display unit based on the face detected by the detection unit. A control means for displaying an operation screen, an input means for accepting an input operation based on the detection of the face by the detection means, a terminal processing means for performing a predetermined terminal processing based on the input operation by the input means, A terminal processing device comprising: 5. A display unit capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing, a first detection unit for detecting a person in front of the display unit, and a face of the person detected by the first detection unit. Second detection means, control means for displaying an operation screen on the display means when the face is detected by the second detection means, and input operation based on the face detected by the second detection means A terminal processing device comprising: an input unit that receives the input; and a terminal processing unit that performs a predetermined terminal process based on an input operation by the input unit. 6. Display means capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing, first detection means for detecting a person in front of the display means, and image pickup means for picking up an image of the person detected by the first detection means. A second detection unit for detecting a face of the person imaged by the image pickup unit facing the display unit side; and an operation screen displayed on the display unit based on the face detected by the second detection unit. A control unit; an input unit that receives an input operation based on the face detected by the second detection unit; and a terminal processing unit that performs a predetermined terminal process based on the input operation performed by the input unit. A terminal processing device characterized by. 7. The terminal processing means comprises ticket processing means for processing tickets based on an input operation by the input means, as claimed in any one of claims 4 to 6. Terminal processing unit. 8. The sheet processing means for processing a sheet based on an input operation by the input means, wherein the terminal processing means includes a sheet processing means. The terminal processing device described. 9. A face of a person in front of a display means capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing is detected, and based on the detected face, the operation screen is displayed on the display means, and an input operation is accepted. A terminal processing method, wherein predetermined terminal processing is performed based on an input operation. 10. A person in front of a display means capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing is detected, a face of the detected person is detected, and an operation screen is displayed on the display means based on the detected face. A terminal processing method, comprising: displaying, receiving an input operation, and performing predetermined terminal processing based on the input operation. 11. A person in front of a display means capable of displaying an operation screen for terminal processing is detected, the detected person is imaged, and a face of the imaged person facing the display means is detected, and a face is detected. The terminal processing method is characterized in that an operation screen is displayed on the display means based on the detection of the input, an input operation is accepted, and a predetermined terminal processing is performed based on the input operation.