In response to metro operation demands, LEGATE has developed a dedicated management solution for metro side gates, creating a new-generation intelligent travel ecosystem powered by "biometric recognition + credit payment".

Traditionally, side gates are used for passengers with special needs and seniors aged 65 and above entitled to free station access. Such gates must be manually unlocked by metro staff, who are required to verify passenger credentials (ID cards, senior citizen preferential certificates, etc.) prior to each opening. This workflow results in low passenger throughput, heavy workloads for station attendants, and elevated management costs. LEGATE’s metro side gate management solution effectively addresses all these pain points.

Smart Side Gate Functions

• Binocular vision passage logic
• Conventional IC cards (stored-value tickets, etc.)
• NFC & QR code scanning
• Facial recognition
• Palm vein recognition
• Access authorization via multiple verification credentials

Smart Side Gate Advantages

• Greatly enhanced anti-fraud performance and passenger throughput capacity
• Accurately identifies passengers, luggage and accompanying children to mitigate risks of pinching or gate impact, delivering a user-friendly passage experience
• Precise height measurement of passengers, enabling flexible configuration of free-ticket height thresholds
• Futuristic high-tech appearance that elevates overall station grade and passenger experience
• Seamless integration with PIS and ticketing systems; supports real-time passenger flow statistics to facilitate overall station traffic control

Smart Side Gate Application Scenarios

1. Internal Staff
Real-name binding with access authentication via facial recognition or palm vein recognition
2. Eligible Free-Ticket Passengers
Policy-mandated free-ticket groups including seniors over 70, persons with disabilities, active-duty military personnel, etc.
3. VIP Frequent Travelers
Daily commuters traveling between fixed stations
4. Peak Passenger Flow Dispatching
Fast-track passage for travelers (single-journey tickets not supported)

Smart Side Gate System Topology Solution