JP4192030B2 - Card balance transfer device, card balance transfer system, toll collection system using IC card - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  The present invention transfers the remaining amount of a prepaid card from one card to another.UkaCard balance transfer device, card balance transfer system, and theseDressIt is related to a toll collection system using an IC card, which is suitable for the device and system, and is particularly convenient for both prepaid card users and users.RuThe present invention relates to a card balance transfer device, a card balance transfer system, and a fee collection system using an IC card.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Patent Document 1 listed below discloses a conventional technique for transposing the remaining amount of a prepaid card from one card to another card. According to this apparatus or method, it is described that the designated amount can be transferred between, for example, IC cards as prepaid cards.
[0003]
Prepaid cards include those that are relatively secure and difficult to counterfeit, such as IC cards, and those that are relatively easy to counterfeit, such as magnetic cards, that already have a number of counterfeits. It is considered that the current situation where such a plurality of types of prepaid cards exist is a state in which the magnetic card system has been rapidly expelled. That is, in response to such a change in the situation, there is a high need for a technology for transferring (or transferring) the remaining amount of a magnetic card, which is a genuine note, to a prepaid card with high convenience and high security such as an IC card. it is conceivable that.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-288603 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As one of the transitions as described above, (1) a conventional magnetic card is replaced with a corresponding amount of IC card within a certain period, and (2) the submitted conventional magnetic card is temporarily deposited after the certain period is over. In some cases, a method of delivering a considerable amount of IC card after authenticity is determined may be employed. However, there is a risk that in the exchange in the period of (1), the business operator (card user) will replace the magnetic card that has not been confirmed authenticity or has a low confirmation level with a new IC card, In the period (2), the user is uniformly forced to wait for a period until authenticity determination, which is not convenient.
[0006]
  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and the remaining amount of a prepaid card is transferred from one card to another.UkaCard balance transfer device, card balance transfer system, and theseDressIt is possible to enjoy convenience for both prepaid card users and users in a toll collection system that uses an IC card, which is adapted to the system.RuIt is an object to provide a card balance transfer device, a card balance transfer system, and a fee collection system using an IC card.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve the above problems, the remaining amount of card according to the present invention is transshipped.apparatusDetermines the authenticity of the first prepaid cardCard Audit DepartmentWhen,A first prepaid card reader / writer that reads the remaining amount of the first prepaid card and writes the unique information of the second prepaid card that is different from the first prepaid card to the first prepaid card; When the unique information of the second prepaid card is read from the prepaid card and the determined result is a genuine note, the read first prepaid to the second prepaid card The remaining amount of the card is increased and the first temporary processing flag is written to the second prepaid card. If the determined result is a fake ticket or the authenticity is unknown, the second prepaid card is A second prepaid card reader / writer that writes a second temporary processing flag different from the first temporary processing flag; and the unique information A first prepaid card collecting unit for recovering the first prepaid card that is written, transmitting transmits the second not been recharged after balance or recharging prepaid card balance and the read unique information to the external portionIt is characterized by comprising.
[0008]
That is, the temporary processing flag is written in the supplied second prepaid card. The relationship with the collected first prepaid card can be understood from the temporary processing flag. As a result, the remaining amount of the first prepaid card, which is regarded as a genuine note for the time being, can be quickly transferred to the second prepaid for the convenience of the user, and the user can use the temporary processing flag for the second The remaining amount of the prepaid card can be reduced, for example. For the time being, even if it is determined that the ticket is a fake ticket or an authenticity unknown, for example, the remaining amount can be corrected afterwards with the provisional processing flag. Therefore, convenience for both the user and the user is enhanced.
[0010]
  This deviceThe secondAn apparatus for collecting one prepaid card and supplying a second prepaid card.
[0011]
  Further, another card remaining amount transshipment apparatus according to the present invention includes a card inspecting unit for authenticating the first prepaid card, and a remaining amount recorded from the first prepaid card and unique information of the second prepaid card recorded. When the card reader / writer to be read and the result of the authenticity determination are counterfeit, the remaining amount record for the second prepaid card should be reduced and rerecorded by the amount of the first prepaid card remaining amount read. Information to the effectTruthIf the result of the wrinkle determination is a genuine note, a process for generating information indicating that the remaining record for the second prepaid card should be recorded again after being increased by the amount of the read first prepaid card remaining And a transmitter that transmits the generated information and the read unique information to the outside.
[0012]
  This device, TimesThis is an apparatus for performing precise authentication of the collected first prepaid card and generating correction information for the corresponding second prepaid card based on this authentication.
[0013]
Further, another card remaining amount transshipment apparatus according to the present invention includes a card information reading unit that reads the unique information recorded on the prepaid card and a provisional processing flag related to whether or not there is an accumulation, and the read provisional processing flag. Is stored on the prepaid card based on the record provided in association with the read unique information, and the temporary processing flag is written from the prepaid card to the prepaid card. If the read provisional processing flag is related to no accumulation, the prepaid card is provided with information for accumulating the remaining amount of the prepaid card based on a record provided in association with the read unique information. Write and set the temporary processing flag to the prepaid car Characterized by comprising a card information writing section to be erased from.
[0014]
  This device, SpiritThis is an apparatus for applying the correction information generated based on the result of the precise authentication to the second prepaid card.
[0015]
  The card remaining amount transshipment system according to the present invention includes a card inspection unit that determines the authenticity of the first prepaid card, and a second that is different from the first prepaid card and reads the remaining amount of the first prepaid card. A first prepaid card reader / writer that writes the unique information of the prepaid card to the first prepaid card; and the unique information of the second prepaid card is read from the second prepaid card and the determination is made When the result is a genuine note, the remaining amount of the read first prepaid card is added to the second prepaid card, and the first temporary processing flag is added to the second prepaid card. If the result of the determination is counterfeit or unknown, the second prepaid card is A second prepaid card reader / writer that writes a second temporary processing flag different from the temporary processing flag, a first prepaid card collection unit that collects the first prepaid card in which the unique information is written, and the second A first card remaining amount transshipment device comprising: a transmitter for transmitting the remaining amount after the prepaid card has been added or the amount not to be added and the read unique information to the host device; and the collected first prepaid card A card re-inspection unit that determines authenticity, a card reader / writer that reads the remaining amount and the written specific information of the second prepaid card from the first prepaid card, and the result of the re-authentication determination is a fake ticket If so, a record of the transmitted balance for the second prepaid card is recorded on the read first profile. Generate information indicating that it should be re-recorded by reducing the amount of the remaining amount of the pay card, and if the result of the authenticity determination again is a genuine note, record of the transmitted remaining amount of the second prepaid card The processing unit for generating information indicating that the read should be re-recorded by increasing the read amount of the first prepaid card, and the generated information and the read unique information are transmitted to the host device. A second card balance transfer device comprising a second transmitter;A card information reading unit that reads the unique information of the second prepaid card and the first or second temporary processing flag; and the unique information when the first temporary processing flag is read. On the basis of the recording of the remaining amount from the host device provided in connection with the information, the information for reducing the remaining amount of the second prepaid card is written to the second prepaid card and the first temporary processing flag is set to the When the second prepaid card is erased and the second provisional processing flag is read, based on the recording of the remaining amount from the host device provided in association with the unique information, the second A card that writes information for increasing the remaining amount of the prepaid card to the second prepaid card and erases the second temporary processing flag from the prepaid card Characterized by comprising a third card balance transfer device that includes a broadcast write unit.
[0017]
This system is a system comprising all the three devices described above.
[0018]
In addition, the fee collection system using an IC card according to the present invention includes a card information reading unit that reads the unique information recorded on the prepaid IC card and a provisional processing flag relating to whether or not there is an accumulation, and the read provisional system. In the case where the processing flag is related to the accumulation, the information for reducing the remaining amount of the prepaid IC card is written to the prepaid IC card based on the record provided in association with the read unique information and the temporary processing flag is set. When the pre-paid IC card is erased and the read temporary processing flag relates to no increase, the remaining amount of the pre-paid IC card is increased based on the record provided in association with the read unique information. Information is written on the prepaid IC card and the temporary processing Clear the flag from the prepaid card, and characterized by comprising a card information writing unit further writes the subtraction road usage amount to the prepaid IC card.
[0019]
This toll collection system can simultaneously use the device for applying the correction information generated based on the result of the precise authentication described above to the second prepaid card for toll collection. It is composed.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  Less thanNow, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a card remaining amount transshipment according to an embodiment of the present invention.YesIt is a figure which shows the fee collection system using the IC card which concerns on a system and one Embodiment of this invention as a functional block. As shown in FIG. 1, this system includes a terminal device 10 as a first card balance transfer device, a rear processing device 20 as a second card balance transfer device, and a third card balance transfer device (or an IC card). IC card fee collection terminal 34 as a fee collection system to be used) and host processor 35Have.
[0026]
Necessary information is exchanged between the devices 10, 20, the terminal 34, and the host processing device 35 via, for example, a communication path. In addition, the magnetic card 32 as the first prepaid card is inserted into the terminal device 10 to be read / written (this process includes authenticity determination) and collected, and then inserted into the rear processing unit 20. Read / write processing (this processing includes authenticity determination) and storage. The IC card 31 as the second prepaid card is distributed as a result of necessary read / write processing from the terminal device 10 or read / write processing required by the terminal device 10 for those pre-distributed. To do. The IC card 31 in circulation is subjected to a read / write process required by the IC card fee collection terminal 34. The terminal device 10 issues a deposit 33 for the magnetic card 32.
[0027]
By the way, the location of these devices 10, 20, 35, and the terminal 34 is, for example, the terminal device 10 oversees a certain area such as the store where the IC card 31 is bought and sold and the toll gate on the toll road. For example, it can be assumed that the IC card fee collection terminal 34 is a toll road toll gate and the host processor 35 is a center for centrally managing toll roads. Not only this but two or more things may be arranged in these one places.
[0028]
The terminal device 10 includes a control unit 11, a communication unit 12, an IC card storage unit 13, an IC card reader / writer 14, a magnetic card storage unit 15, a magnetic card reader / writer 16, a magnetic card inspection unit 17, and a receipt issuing unit 18. . The control unit 11 performs processing for controlling the operation of the entire terminal device 10. Signals and data for control are exchanged with the above units.
[0029]
The communication unit 12 exchanges information with the host processing device 35 under the control of the control unit 11. It becomes a transmitter in the upstream direction and a receiver in the downstream direction. The IC card storage unit 13 holds and stores the IC card 31 before distribution. The IC card reader / writer 14 reads / writes necessary information from / to the IC card 31 under the control of the control unit 11.
[0030]
The magnetic card storage unit 15 stores the magnetic card 32 as a collection unit for the magnetic card 32 that has been read / written for necessary information under the control of the control unit 11. The magnetic card reader / writer 16 reads / writes necessary information from / to the magnetic card 32 under the control of the control unit 11. The magnetic card inspecting unit 17 performs authenticity determination (rough inspection) of the magnetic card 32 under the control of the control unit 11. The deposit issuing unit 18 issues a deposit to replace the collected magnetic card 32 to the user under the control of the control unit 11.
[0031]
The rear processing device 20 includes a control unit 21, a communication unit 22, an audited magnetic card storage unit 23, a magnetic card reader / writer 24, a magnetic card audit unit 25, and a pre-audit magnetic card storage unit 26. The control unit 21 performs processing for controlling the operation of the entire rear processing device 20. Signals and data for control are exchanged with the above units. Further, it functions as a processing unit that generates information indicating that the remaining amount of the corresponding IC card 31 should be increased or decreased based on the result of precise authentication determination of the magnetic card 32.
[0032]
The communication unit 22 exchanges information with the host processing device 35 under the control of the control unit 21. It becomes a transmitter in the upstream direction and a receiver in the downstream direction. The audited magnetic card storage unit 23 stores the magnetic card 32 that has been subjected to precise authentication determination by the device 20 under the control of the control unit 21. The magnetic card reader / writer 24 reads / writes necessary information from / to the magnetic card 32 under the control of the control unit 21.
[0033]
The magnetic card inspecting unit 25 performs precise authentication determination of the magnetic card 32 under the control of the control unit 21. The pre-audit magnetic card storage unit 23 stores and holds a magnetic card 23 that waits for precise authentication determination by the device 20 under the control of the control unit 21. The magnetic card 32 of the pre-audit magnetic card storage unit 23 is collected from the magnetic card storage unit 15 of the terminal device 10 and stored.
[0034]
The IC card fee collection terminal 34 has an IC card reader / writer 341. The IC card reader / writer 341 performs necessary information read / write processing on the IC card 31 and functions as a card information reading unit / card information writing unit. In addition to the withdrawal of the usage fee, the IC card 31 is incremented or deducted from the remaining amount according to the result of precise authentication of the corresponding magnetic card 32.
[0035]
The host processing device 35 exchanges information with the terminal processing 10, the back processing device 20, and the IC card fee collection terminal 34. In particular, at least the remaining amount is recorded corresponding to the unique information (ID) of the IC card 31, and this remaining amount is re-recorded in some cases. “Recording” is performed based on transmission information from the terminal device 10, and “rerecording” is performed based on at least transmission information from the rear processing device 20. The unique information and the information related to the remaining amount are transmitted based on an inquiry from the IC card fee collection terminal 34 or are distributed to the IC card fee collection terminal 34 in advance as a list.
[0036]
Next, the operation of the system shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation flow of the terminal device 10 shown in FIG. In this terminal device 10, the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 is transferred to the IC card 31 (for the time being, reloading).
[0037]
First, the IC card 31 and the magnetic card 32 are inserted into predetermined parts (the IC card reader / writer 14 and the magnetic card reader / writer 16) of the terminal device 10 (step 41). This can be done by a card user or a toll collector. The IC card 31 that has been distributed in advance is inserted. Even when the magnetic card 32 is not inserted, it can function as a simple IC card 31 issuing machine (or a balance addition machine), but since it does not exhibit the features of the embodiment of the invention, the description thereof will be omitted.
[0038]
When only the magnetic card 32 is inserted and the IC card 31 is not inserted (N in step 42), the new IC card 31 is supplied from the IC card storage unit 13 to the IC card reader / writer 14 (step 43). Then, even if the IC card 31 is inserted (Y in step 42), the authenticity determination (rough inspection) of the inserted magnetic card 32 is performed (step 44). This authenticity determination is a rough inspection and can be performed at high speed with an inexpensive configuration. For example, a case where the terminal device 10 is provided at a toll booth and the user tries to transfer the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 at the same time as the payment by the IC card 31 is possible.
[0039]
When the result of authenticity determination is a genuine note (“true note” in step 45), the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 read by the magnetic card reader / writer 16 is written (added) to the IC card 31 as a point ( Step 46). Further, a provisional processing flag indicating that the stack has been added is written in the IC card 31 (step 47), and unique information of the IC card 31 is written in the magnetic card 32 (step 48). By this writing to the magnetic card 32, the corresponding IC card 31 can be specified. The written magnetic card 32 is collected (step 49). Thereby, the magnetic card 32 finishes distribution.
[0040]
Next, the above processing contents are transmitted from the terminal device 10 to the host processing device 35 (step 54). The contents to be transmitted are, for example, at least the unique information of the IC card 31 and the remaining amount after the accumulation. Then, the IC card 32 in which the remaining amount is added and the temporary processing flag to that effect is recorded is returned (or issued) to the user (step 55). The transmitted information is held and managed by the host processing device 35.
[0041]
On the other hand, if the result of authenticity determination is fake or unknown (step 45, “fake ticket / unknown”), a deposit 33 of the magnetic card 32 is issued (step 50), and this is sent to the user. Issue. Further, a temporary processing flag indicating that there is a hold is written in the IC card 31 (step 51), and unique information of the IC card 31 is written in the magnetic card 32 (step 52). By this writing to the magnetic card 32, the corresponding IC card 31 can be specified. The written magnetic card 32 is collected (step 53). As a result, the magnetic card 32 ends distribution.
[0042]
Next, the above processing contents are transmitted from the terminal device 10 to the host processing device 35 (step 54). The contents to be transmitted are, for example, at least the unique information of the IC card 31 and the remaining amount. Then, the IC card 32 on which the temporary processing flag indicating that there is a hold is returned (or issued) to the user (step 55). The transmitted information is held and managed by the host processing device 35.
[0043]
As described above, in this embodiment, based on the result of the temporary authentication of the magnetic card 32 in the terminal device 10, if it is a genuine note, the amount is quickly added to the IC card 31. If there is, the IC card 31 is issued (or returned) without additional payment. Since the unique information of the corresponding IC card 31 is written in the collected magnetic card 32 and the temporary processing flag is written in the IC card 31, the subsequent accurate authentication of the collected magnetic card 32 is performed. As a result of the determination, the remaining amount can be easily corrected when the IC card 31 is used. The card user can quickly transfer the remaining amount, and the card user (operator) can avoid the risk of issuing an IC card with a fake ticket as a genuine note.
[0044]
3 and 4 are flowcharts showing an operation flow of the rear processing apparatus 20 shown in FIG. The rear device 20 makes an accurate authentication on the collected magnetic card 32 (both authentic and non-counterfeit / unclear), and records the result in the host processor 35 based on the result. The information is transmitted to correct the information that is being processed. FIG. 3 shows an operation when the magnetic card 32 is a genuine note by a rough inspection, and FIG. 4 shows an operation when the magnetic card 32 is also a counterfeit note / unknown, separately for convenience of explanation.
[0045]
Referring to FIG. 3, first, the collected magnetic card 32 is taken into the apparatus via the pre-audit magnetic card storage unit 26 (step 61), and its contents (at least the remaining amount and specific information of the corresponding IC card 31). Reading and authenticity determination (step 62). This authenticity determination is performed with improved accuracy, but it may take some time since it is not performed in a meeting with the card user.
[0046]
If this precise authentication is also determined to be a genuine note (“true note” in step 63), the processing result is transmitted from the rear processing device 20 to the host processing device 35 (step 66). The information to be transmitted includes, for example, at least the unique information of the IC card 31 recorded on the magnetic card 32 and the fact that an accurate authentication has been performed. Based on this, the higher-level processing device 35 records, for example, that an accurate authentication has been performed in association with the unique information.
[0047]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the ticket is a fake ticket in the precise authenticity determination (“fake ticket” in step 63), the host processor 35 is inquired and acquired the remaining amount of the corresponding IC card 31 (step 64). Then, a process of subtracting the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 from the remaining amount is performed (step 65), and the result is transmitted to the host processor 35 (step 66). The information to be transmitted is, for example, that at least the unique information of the IC card 31, a new remaining amount, and a precise authenticity determination have been made. Based on this, the host processor 35 re-records or adds information relating to the remaining amount of the IC card 31 in association with, for example, the unique information (hereinafter referred to as “re-record or add-record”). It is also recorded that the precise authentication has been made.
[0048]
In a series of processing of step 64, step 65, and step 66, instead of the above processing, information regarding the remaining amount of the IC card 31 is reduced by the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 without making an inquiry to the host processing device 35 in advance. May be generated, and this information may be transmitted to the host processor 35. Based on this, the host processor 35 re-records information relating to the remaining amount of the IC card 31 in association with, for example, the unique information of the IC card 31 and records that a precise authentication has been made.
[0049]
Further, in the case of a magnetic card 32 that has been determined to be a fake ticket or unknown in a rough inspection, as shown in FIG. 3, the collected magnetic card 32 is stored in the pre-audit magnetic card 32 as shown in FIG. The data is taken into the apparatus via the unit 26 (step 71), and the contents (at least the remaining amount and the specific information of the corresponding IC card 31) are read and the authenticity is determined (step 72).
[0050]
If it is determined that the ticket is a fake ticket by the precise authentication (“false ticket” in step 73), the processing result is transmitted from the rear processing device 20 to the host processing device 35 (step 76). The information to be transmitted includes, for example, at least the unique information of the IC card 31 recorded on the magnetic card 32 and the fact that an accurate authentication has been performed. Based on this, the higher-level processing device 35 records, for example, that an accurate authentication has been performed in association with the unique information.
[0051]
On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a genuine note in the precise authenticity determination (“true note” in step 73), the remaining amount of the corresponding IC card 31 is inquired and acquired from the host processor 35 (step 74). The remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 is added to the remaining amount (step 75), and the result is transmitted to the host processor 35 (step 76). The information to be transmitted is, for example, that at least the unique information of the IC card 31, a new remaining amount, and a precise authenticity determination have been made. Based on this, the host processing device 35 re-records information on the remaining amount of the IC card 31 in association with the specific information, for example, and records that an accurate authentication has been made.
[0052]
In a series of processing of step 74, step 75, and step 76, instead of the above processing, information on the remaining amount of the IC card 31 is increased by the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 without making an inquiry to the host processing device 35 in advance. Information to that effect may be generated and this information may be transmitted to the host processor 35. Based on this, the host processor 35 re-records information on the remaining amount of the IC card 31 in association with the unique information of the IC card 31, for example, and records that a precise authentication has been made.
[0053]
The information regarding the remaining amount of the IC card 31 held and managed by the host processing device 35 by the operation of the rear processing device 20 and the transmission of the processing result to the host processing device 35 is the precise authenticity of the corresponding magnetic card 32. It becomes appropriate according to the determination result. In other words, whether or not the IC card 31 is added or not added for the time being in the terminal device 10, the information regarding the remaining amount of the IC card 31 held and managed by the host processing device 35 indicates information on the amount that should be. Will be recorded as follows.
[0054]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation flow of the IC card fee collection terminal 34. The IC card fee collection terminal 34 performs a normal usage fee withdrawal process for the IC card 31, and based on a temporary processing flag that is a temporary authentication record for the magnetic card 32 performed previously. Final settlement processing for the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 is performed.
[0055]
First, the IC card 31 is inserted into the IC card reader / writer 341 in the IC card fee collection terminal 34 (step 81), and the stored information is read. The read holding information includes a temporary processing flag (step 82). If the flag is not recorded (“none” in step 83), a normal IC card fee collection process is performed (step 92). The normal IC card fee collection processing is, for example, processing for deducting the usage fee from the remaining amount.
[0056]
If the provisional processing flag has increased (“point transfer” in step 83), the authenticity determination of the magnetic card 32 corresponding to the host processing device 35 based on the unique information of the IC card 31 is made. The result is queried (step 84). The inquiry includes obtaining information on the remaining amount of the IC card 31. Based on this result (step 85), normal IC card fee collection processing is performed (step 92) without doing anything or after executing the processing 1 (step 86) or the processing 2 (step 87). Although details of the processing 1 and the processing 2 will be described later, the processing is performed when the corresponding magnetic card 32 is a genuine note or a counterfeit note.
[0057]
If the temporary processing flag indicates that there is a hold (“authentication hold” in step 83), the precise authentication of the magnetic card 32 corresponding to the host processing device 35 based on the unique information of the IC card 31. The determination result is inquired (step 88). The inquiry includes obtaining information on the remaining amount of the IC card 31. Based on this result (step 85), normal IC card fee collection processing is performed (step 92) without doing anything or after executing processing 3 (step 90) or processing 4 (step 91). Although details of the processing 3 and the processing 4 will be described later, these are processing when the corresponding magnetic card 32 is a genuine note and a counterfeit note, respectively.
[0058]
Note that in both cases where the temporary processing flags are increased and when there are suspensions, the high-level processing device 35 is inquired of the precise authentication result of the magnetic card 32 (step 84, step 85). ), The information related to the remaining amount of the IC card 31 accompanied with a precise authenticity determination result is distributed in advance from the host processing device 35 to the IC card fee collection terminal 34, and this distributed information is used. You may do it. In this way, it is possible to effectively avoid a situation in which inquiries from each IC card fee collection terminal 34 to the host processor 35 are concentrated and the communication path becomes difficult to communicate.
[0059]
In addition, when the temporary processing flag indicates that there is an increase, or when there is a suspension, the process proceeds from Step 85 and Step 89 to “Do nothing”, and the magnetic card 32 is elaborate. Corresponds to when the authenticity judgment has not yet been obtained. At this time, the remaining amount resulting from the normal IC card fee collection process (step 92) may be transmitted to the host processor 35, and the remaining amount may be held and managed there. This is because the host processor 35 may hold and manage only the remaining amount (that is, without including information on the additional amount and the amount of cancellation).
[0060]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of step 86 described above. This processing is performed when the provisional processing flags are increased, and when the accurate authentication result of the corresponding magnetic card 32 is a genuine note. At this time, the authenticity of the magnetic card 32 and the balance held by the IC card 31 are matched. Therefore, here, only the temporary processing flag recorded on the IC card 31 is deleted without operating the remaining amount of the IC card 31 (step 101). This completes the final settlement process for the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 that is a genuine note. Here, a notice that the magnetic card 32 is a genuine note may be issued to the user by a notice issuing unit (not shown).
[0061]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of step 87 described above. This processing is performed when the provisional processing flags are increased, and when the precise authentication result of the corresponding magnetic card 32 is a fake ticket. At this time, the authenticity of the magnetic card 32 and the balance held by the IC card 31 do not match. Therefore, the remaining amount of the IC card 31 is reduced based on the obtained information on the remaining amount after re-recording (step 111). Then, a notice for notifying the user of the IC card 31 is issued by a notice issuing unit (not shown) (step 112).
[0062]
There may be a case where the remaining amount of the IC card 31 becomes negative due to the above reduction (that is, the prepaid amount is insufficient). In that case (N in Step 113), a settlement process is separately performed with, for example, cash (Step 114). Then, even if the remaining amount of the IC card 31 does not become negative, the temporary processing flag recorded on the IC card 31 is erased (step 115). This completes the final settlement process associated with the magnetic card 32, which is a fake ticket.
[0063]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the processing content of step 90 described above. This processing is performed when the temporary processing flag indicates that there is a hold and the precise authentication result of the corresponding magnetic card 32 is a genuine note. At this time, the authenticity of the magnetic card 32 and the balance held by the IC card 31 are not matched. Accordingly, here, the remaining amount of the IC card 31 is increased based on the obtained information on the remaining amount after re-recording (step 121). Then, the temporary processing flag recorded on the IC card 31 is erased (step 122). This completes the final settlement process for the remaining amount of the magnetic card 32 that is a genuine note. Here, a notice that the magnetic card 32 is a genuine note may be issued to the user by a notice issuing unit (not shown).
[0064]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of step 91 described above. This processing is performed when the provisional processing flag indicates that there is a hold and the precise authentication result of the corresponding magnetic card 32 is still a fake ticket. At this time, the authenticity of the magnetic card 32 and the balance held by the IC card 31 are matched. Therefore, here, a notice that the precise authentication result of the magnetic card 32 is a fake ticket is issued by a notice issuing unit (not shown) without operating the remaining amount of the IC card 31 ( Step 131). Then, the temporary processing flag recorded on the IC card 31 is erased (step 132). This completes the final settlement process associated with the magnetic card 32, which is a fake ticket.
[0065]
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the unique information of the corresponding IC card 31 is written in the collected magnetic card 32, and the temporary processing flag is written in the IC card 31, By recording the result of the subsequent accurate authentication of the collected magnetic card 32, the remaining amount can be easily corrected when the IC card 31 is used (for example, when collecting charges by the IC card). . The card user can quickly transfer the remaining amount, and the card user (operator) can avoid the risk of issuing an IC card with a fake ticket as a genuine note.
[0066]
In the embodiment described above, the system can be constructed by removing the magnetic card inspection unit 17 of the terminal device 10 and keeping all the magnetic cards 32 on hold. In this case, although convenience for the user is sacrificed, since the authenticity determination of the magnetic card 32 is performed only by the rear processing device 20, the outflow of the magnetic card inspection unit 17 can be prevented more firmly. Therefore, the overall security can be improved.
[0067]
In the above description of the embodiment, the magnetic card 32 is assumed as the first prepaid card and the IC card 31 is assumed as the second prepaid card. However, both the first and second prepaid cards are ICs. The present invention can be applied to the case of a card or a magnetic card. This is because, for example, the same situation occurs when the IC cards are shifted to the use of IC cards with higher security. The same applies to magnetic cards.
[0068]
【The invention's effect】
As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the temporary processing flag is written in advance on the second prepaid card to be supplied. The relationship with the collected first prepaid card can be understood from the temporary processing flag. As a result, the remaining amount of the first prepaid card, which is a genuine note for the time being, can be quickly transferred to the second prepaid for the convenience of the user, and the user can use the temporary processing flag to make the second The remaining amount of the prepaid card can be reduced, for example. For the time being, even if it is determined that the ticket is a fake ticket or an authenticity unknown, for example, the remaining amount can be corrected afterwards with the provisional processing flag. Therefore, convenience for both the user and the user is enhanced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram showing a card remaining amount transshipment system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an operation flow of the terminal apparatus 10 shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation flow of the rear processing apparatus 20 shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing another operation flow of the rear processing apparatus 20 shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an operation flow of the IC card fee collection terminal shown in FIG. 1;
6 is a diagram showing details of step 86 shown in FIG. 5. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing details of step 87 shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing details of step 90 shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 9 is a view showing details of step 91 shown in FIG. 5;
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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Terminal device (1st card remainder transfer apparatus) 11 ... Control part 12 ... Communication part 13 ... IC card storage part 14 ... IC card reader / writer 15 ... Magnetic card storage part 16 ... Magnetic card reader / writer 17 ... Magnetic card inspection 18: Deposit issuing unit 20 ... Back processing device (second card balance transfer device) 21 ... Control unit 22 ... Communication unit 23 ... Audited magnetic card storage unit 24 ... Magnetic card reader / writer 25 ... Magnetic card auditing unit 26 ... Pre-audit magnetic card storage unit 31 ... IC card 32 ... magnetic card 33 ... deposit card 34 ... IC card fee collection terminal (third card balance transfer device) 35 ... high-order processing unit 341 ... IC card reader / writer

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A card auditing unit for determining the authenticity of the first prepaid card;
A first prepaid card reader / writer that reads the remaining amount of the first prepaid card and writes the unique information of the second prepaid card different from the first prepaid card to the first prepaid card;
When the unique information of the second prepaid card is read from the second prepaid card and the determined result is a genuine note, the read is made with respect to the second prepaid card. When the remaining amount of the first prepaid card is increased and the first temporary processing flag is written to the second prepaid card, and the determined result is a fake ticket or an authenticity unknown, the second A second prepaid card reader / writer that writes a second temporary processing flag different from the first temporary processing flag to the prepaid card,
A first prepaid card collection unit for collecting the first prepaid card in which the unique information is written;
A card remaining amount transshipment apparatus comprising: a remaining portion after the second prepaid card is added or a remaining amount that is not added, and a transmission unit that transmits the read unique information to the outside. A card auditing unit for authenticating the first prepaid card;
A card reader / writer for reading the remaining amount from the first prepaid card and the recorded unique information of the second prepaid card;
If the result of the authenticity determination is a fake ticket, the remaining amount record for the second prepaid card is reduced by the amount of the read first prepaid card remaining amount, and information is generated to be recorded again. , pre lymphotoxin counterfeit if the result of the determination is genuine note, the second first partial only increase information to the effect that re recorded prepaid card balance to the balance recorded on the prepaid card has been read said A processing unit for generating
A card remainder transfer device comprising: a transmission unit that transmits the generated information and the read unique information to the outside. A card information reading unit for reading the unique information recorded on the prepaid card and the provisional processing flag regarding whether or not there is a stack,
When the read temporary processing flag is related to an increase, the information for reducing the remaining amount of the prepaid card is written to the prepaid card based on the record provided in association with the read unique information and the temporary card is stored. When the processing flag is erased from the prepaid card and the read temporary processing flag relates to no increase, the remaining amount of the prepaid card is loaded based on the record provided in association with the read unique information. A card remaining amount transshipment device, comprising: a card information writing unit that writes increasing information to the prepaid card and erases the temporary processing flag from the prepaid card. A card inspecting unit for determining the authenticity of the first prepaid card; and reading the remaining amount of the first prepaid card and providing the unique information of the second prepaid card different from the first prepaid card to the first prepaid card When the first prepaid card reader / writer that writes to the card and the specific information of the second prepaid card read from the second prepaid card and the determined result is a genuine note, The remaining amount of the read first prepaid card is added to the second prepaid card, and a first temporary processing flag is written to the second prepaid card, and the determined result is a fake ticket or If the authenticity is unknown, a second temporary processing flag different from the first temporary processing flag is written on the second prepaid card. A second prepaid card reader / writer to be loaded, a first prepaid card collecting unit for collecting the first prepaid card in which the unique information is written, a remaining amount after the second prepaid card is added or not added, and the reading A first card remaining amount transshipment device comprising: a transmission unit for transmitting the received unique information to the host device;
A card re-inspection unit for re-authenticating the collected first prepaid card, a card reader / writer for reading the remaining amount and the written specific information of the second prepaid card from the first prepaid card, If the result of the re-authentication determination is a fake ticket, the record of the transmitted remaining amount for the second prepaid card should be reduced by the amount of the read first prepaid card remaining amount and rerecorded If the result of the authenticity determination again is a genuine note, the record of the transmitted remaining amount of the second prepaid card is recorded in the read amount of the first prepaid card remaining amount. A processing unit that generates information indicating that the information should be recorded again after being increased, and a second unit that transmits the generated information and the read unique information to the host device. A second card balance transfer device that includes a signal portion,
A card information reading unit that reads the unique information of the second prepaid card and the first or second temporary processing flag; and the unique information when the first temporary processing flag is read. On the basis of the recording of the remaining amount from the host device provided in connection with the information, the information for reducing the remaining amount of the second prepaid card is written to the second prepaid card and the first temporary processing flag is set to the When the second prepaid card is erased and the second provisional processing flag is read, based on the recording of the remaining amount from the host device provided in association with the unique information, the second A card that writes information for increasing the remaining amount of the prepaid card to the second prepaid card and erases the second temporary processing flag from the prepaid card Card balance transshipment system characterized by comprising a third card balance transfer device that includes a broadcast write unit. A card information reading unit that reads the unique information recorded on the prepaid IC card and the provisional processing flag regarding whether or not there is a stack;
When the read temporary processing flag is related to an increase, based on a record provided in association with the read unique information, information for reducing the remaining amount of the prepaid IC card is written to the prepaid IC card; When the temporary processing flag is erased from the prepaid IC card and the read temporary processing flag relates to no accumulation, the prepaid IC card is based on a record provided in association with the read unique information. A card information writing unit that writes information that accumulates the remaining amount to the prepaid IC card, erases the temporary processing flag from the prepaid card, and further writes a deduction of the road usage amount to the prepaid IC card; Charges using IC cards, characterized by having Receiving system.

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