DE19502609A1 - Combined fax modem and card reader with double PCMCIA interference - Google Patents

Combined fax modem and card reader with double PCMCIA interference

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DE19502609A1
DE19502609A1 DE1995102609 DE19502609A DE19502609A1 DE 19502609 A1 DE19502609 A1 DE 19502609A1 DE 1995102609 DE1995102609 DE 1995102609 DE 19502609 A DE19502609 A DE 19502609A DE 19502609 A1 DE19502609 A1 DE 19502609A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
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    • H04N1/00204—Connection or combination of a still picture apparatus with another apparatus, e.g. for storage, processing or transmission of still picture signals or of information associated with a still picture with a digital computer or a digital computer system, e.g. an internet server
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Abstract

The combined fax modem and card reader provides a single module that contains a FAX modem (2) and a card reader unit (1,4). The units are built into the housing of a notebook type computer and an indicator light (6) on the front panel indicates operation of the card reader. The unit is plugged into the telephone system with charges handled by credit card. The interface (3) is of a PCMCIA configuration.

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Faxmodems für PCMCIA-Schnittstellen sind eine weit verbreitete Praxis zur Datenübertragung bei tragbaren PCs, meist Notebooks genannt. Die Miniaturisierung ist hierbei bereits weit fortgeschritten und macht die Bedienung und den Einbau in Verbindung mit den leicht zu handhabenden Schnittstellen einfach. Der einzige Nachteil ist, daß durch die geringen Abmessungen der PCMCIA-Modems ein zusätzliches externes Gerät ein sogenanntes Line-Modul benötigt wird, das die Verbindung zwischen dem eigentlichen Modem und der Telefonleitung herstellt. Der Stecker dieses Line-Moduls, der in eine Buchse im Modem steckt, ist eine bauliche Schwachstelle dieser Geräte und sehr empfindlich gegen mechanische Beschädigung.Fax modems for PCMCIA interfaces are a common practice for data transmission portable PCs, mostly called notebooks. The miniaturization is already well advanced and makes the operation and installation in connection with the easy-to-use interfaces simple. The only disadvantage is that due to the small dimensions of the PCMCIA modems additional external device, a so-called line module is required, which connects the the actual modem and the telephone line. The plug of this line module, which is in a Socket in the modem is a structural weak point of these devices and is very sensitive to mechanical damage.

Magnet- oder Chipkartenlesegeräte sind ebenfalls weit verbreitet, um die Prüfung von Berechtigungen, Bonitäten, Kundeninformationen etc. durchzuführen, die in codierter Form auf den Magnet- oder Chipkarten gespeichert sind. Häufig werden beispielsweise bei Kreditkarten diese Informationen dazu benutzt, durch telefonische Datenübertragung bei einem Zentralcomputer einer Bank oder eines Kreditinstitutes die Daten des Kunden zu prüfen, und seine Berechtigung für den beabsichtigten Kauf oder die sonstige Transaktion sicherzustellen. Dazu werden diese Geräte an Telefonendgeräte ange­ schlossen. Bei vielen Bankautomaten dient ein Personal Computer als Dialogeingabegerät, an den ein Magnetkartenleser angeschlossen ist. Ebenso sind für verschiedene Standard PC-Schnittstellen Magnetkartenlesegeräte verfügbar, die mit einer entsprechenden Software auf dem PC zur Verarbeitung der gespeicherten Daten dienen. Zusätzliche Informationen werden bei Magnetkarten der neuen Generation auch auf Speicherchips gehalten, die bei dem Lesevorgang ebenfalls verarbeitet werden können.Magnetic or smart card readers are also widely used to check permissions, Credit ratings, customer information, etc. to be carried out in coded form on the magnet or Chip cards are stored. This information is often used for credit cards, for example used by telephone data transmission to a central computer of a bank or one Credit institution to check the customer's data, and its eligibility for the proposed purchase or to secure the other transaction. For this purpose, these devices are displayed on telephone terminals closed. In many ATMs, a personal computer serves as a dialog input device to which one Magnetic card reader is connected. Likewise, for various standard PC interfaces Magnetic card readers are available with appropriate software on the PC for processing serve the stored data. Additional information is available with magnetic cards of the new Generation also held on memory chips, which are also processed during the reading process can.

Um nun eine von einem PC gesteuerte Magnet- oder Chipkartenlesung mit Benutzerschnittstelle zu gewährleisten und gleichzeitig diese Informationen per Datenübertragung zu einer Zentrale zu schicken, müssen handelsübliche PCs mit einem Modem sowie einem externen Kartenlesegerät versehen werden. Dies ist bei stationären Geräten wie Bankautomaten oder Verkaufsautomaten kein Problem. Für mobile Handelsvertreter oder sonstige Außendienstmitarbeiter ist eine solche Lösung nicht zweckmäßig. Dort hat sich der tragbare PC als Arbeitsmittel durchgesetzt und eine einfache und leicht handhabbare Lösung für den mobilen Verkauf mit Kartenzahlungsmitteln ist nicht vorhanden.Now a magnetic or chip card reading with a user interface controlled by a PC guarantee and at the same time send this information to a central office via data transmission, commercially available PCs must be equipped with a modem and an external card reader. This is not a problem with stationary devices such as ATMs or vending machines. For mobile Such a solution is not appropriate for sales representatives or other sales representatives. There the portable PC has established itself as a work tool and is simple and easy to use Solution for mobile sales with card payment means is not available.

Diese Probleme werden mit dem unter Patentanspruch 1 beschriebenen Gerät gelöst.These problems are solved with the device described in claim 1.

Die durch die Erfindung gewonnenen Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, daß die beiden wichtigen externen Komponenten für eine solche Datenverarbeitung als komplettes Gerät an eine vorhandene Schnittstelle gesteckt werden können. Als Modemeinheit kann ein bereits vorhandenes PCMCIA- Faxmodem benutzt werden, so daß das externe Gehäuse nur die mechanischen Einrichtungen des Kartenlesers sowie das Line-Modul des Modems aufnehmen muß. Die Steuerelektronik des Kartenlesers kann in der zweiten PCMCIA-Anschlußkarte untergebracht werden. Dadurch fallen Verkabelungs- und Schnittstellen-Problematiken weg, und die Handhabung des tragbaren PCs wird nicht beeinträchtigt. Das Gerät vermittelt einem Kunden einen professionelleren Eindruck und bietet eine erhöhte Sicherheit gegen Manipulationen gegenüber einer Lösung mit offenen Kabelanschlüssen. Außerdem ist die Anfälligkeit gegen mechanische Beeinträchtigungen sehr viel geringer. Auch die Stromversorgung der Erfindung ist über den PCMCIA-Anschluß möglich, so daß keine weiteren Netzkabel oder Batterien notwendig sind. Das Modem ist noch einfacher zu handhaben, da das Line-Modul ebenfalls in dem gemeinsamen Gehäuse untergebracht wird und eine weitere Verkabelungsverbindung entfällt. Außerdem ist der Anschluß des Modems an ein mobiles Telefon möglich. Eine optional anzubringende LED-Kontrolleuchte zeigt den Betriebszustand des Kartenlesegerätes an.The advantages obtained by the invention are in particular that the two important ones external components for such data processing as a complete device to an existing one Interface can be plugged. An existing PCMCIA- Faxmodem be used so that the external housing only the mechanical devices of the Card reader and the line module of the modem must accommodate. The control electronics of the card reader can be accommodated in the second PCMCIA connection card. This will drop cabling and Interface problems go away, and the handling of the portable PC is not affected. The Device gives a customer a more professional impression and offers increased security against manipulation compared to a solution with open cable connections. Besides, that is Susceptibility to mechanical impairments is much lower. The power supply to the Invention is possible via the PCMCIA connection, so that no further power cables or batteries are necessary. The modem is even easier to use because the line module is also in the common housing is housed and a further wiring connection is omitted. It is also possible to connect the modem to a mobile phone. An optional one to be attached LED indicator light shows the operating status of the card reader.

Eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist unter Patentanspruch 2 angegeben. Durch den festen Einbau in einen tragbaren PC erhöhen sich die oben genannten Vorteile noch. Die Sicherheit gegen Manipulationen wird weiter erhöht, die Handhabung des tragbaren Rechner wird nicht verändert und der professionelle Eindruck ist weiter verbessert.A further advantageous embodiment of the invention is specified in claim 2. By The fixed installation in a portable PC increases the advantages mentioned above. The security against manipulation is further increased, the handling of the portable computer is not changed and the professional impression is further improved.

Durch eine Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wie in Patentanspruch 3 angegeben wird das Nutzungsspektrum der Erfindung auf andere Anwendungen erweitert, zu denen Daten benötigt werden, die sich auf Speicherchips auf Karten befinden. Dazu gehören beispielsweise Telefonkarten und zukünftige Kar­ tensysteme. The spectrum of use is given by an embodiment of the invention as specified in claim 3 The invention is extended to other applications for which data is needed that are based on Memory chips are located on cards. These include, for example, phone cards and future cards systems.  

Das Aussehen der Erfindung ist in der folgenden Abbildung dargestellt:The appearance of the invention is shown in the following figure:

Die Abbildung zeigt die Gesamtansicht der Erfindung und die Abmessungen in mm, die PCMCIA- Anschlüsse entsprechen den Standardabmessungen (Breite: 55 mm, Höhe: 3 mm). Die Maße des Kartenlesergehäuses können je nach baulicher Ausführung variieren.The figure shows the overall view of the invention and the dimensions in mm, the PCMCIA- Connections correspond to the standard dimensions (width: 55 mm, height: 3 mm). The dimensions of the Card reader housings can vary depending on the construction.

  • 1. Vorderseite mit Einführschlitz für die Magnet- oder Chipkarte1. Front with insertion slot for the magnetic or chip card
  • 2. Faxmodemkarte mit eingebauter Modemelektronik im PCMCIA-Format2. Fax modem card with built-in modem electronics in PCMCIA format
  • 3. PCMCIA-Steckverbindungen3. PCMCIA connectors
  • 4. Anschluß für Kartenlesegerät mit eingebauter Übertragungselektronik im PCMCIA-Format4. Connection for card reader with built-in transmission electronics in PCMCIA format
  • 5. Gerätseite mit RJ-11 Anschluß zur Verbindung mit Telefonleitung bzw. Mobilfunktelefon, auch auf der anderen Seite möglich5. Device side with RJ-11 connection for connection to telephone line or mobile phone, also on the other side possible
  • 6. Kombinierte Kontrolleuchte (LED) zum Funktionszustand der Kartenleseeinheit (optional)6. Combined control lamp (LED) for the functional status of the card reader (optional)

Claims (4)

1. Kombiniertes Faxmodem und Kartenlesegerät mit doppelter Standard PCMCIA-Schnittstelle für Standard PCMCIA-Schnittstellen an Personal Computern mit integriertem Line-Modul für das Faxmodem, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Geräte, das Faxmodem, das zugehörige Line-Modul und der Magnetkartenleser in einem Gehäuse vereint werden und mit einer doppelten Schnittstelle versehen sind, so daß das gesamte Gerät als Einheit in die handelsüblichen PCMCIA-Schnittstellen, insbesondere in diejenigen von transportablen PCs (z. B. Notebooks) eingesteckt werden kann.1. Combined fax modem and card reader with double standard PCMCIA interface for standard PCMCIA interfaces on personal computers with an integrated line module for the fax modem, characterized in that the devices, the fax modem, the associated line module and the magnetic card reader in one housing be combined and are provided with a double interface, so that the entire device can be plugged as a unit into the commercially available PCMCIA interfaces, in particular those of portable PCs (e.g. notebooks). 2. Kombiniertes Faxmodem und Kartenlesegerät nach Patentanspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß dieses Gerät bei entsprechender baulicher Ausführung des Personal Computers bzw. Notebooks als fester Bestandteil, vergleichbar einem eingebautem CD-ROM Laufwerk, in das Gerät eingebaut werden kann.2. Combined fax modem and card reader according to claim 1 characterized, that this device with appropriate construction of the personal computer or notebook as an integral part, comparable to a built-in CD-ROM drive, built into the device can be. 3. Kombiniertes Faxmodem und Kartenlesegerät nach Patentanspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der Bestandteil, der die Magnetkartenlesung übernimmt alternativ oder zusätzlich Informationen verarbeiten kann, die sich auf einem Speicherchip auf der Karte befinden.3. Combined fax modem and card reader according to claim 1 characterized, that the component that takes over the magnetic card reading alternatively or additionally information can process that are on a memory chip on the card. 4. Kombiniertes Faxmodem und Kartenlesegerät nach Patentanspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die PCMCIA-Karten nicht fest mit dem externen Gehäuse verbunden sind sondern modular aus einem bereits erhältlichen Faxmodem im PCMCIA-Format, einer Steuerelektronik im PCMCIA- Format für den Kartenleser sowie der externen Gehäuseeinheit mit Kartenleser und Line-Modul zusammengesteckt werden kann.4. Combined fax modem and card reader according to claim 1 characterized, that the PCMCIA cards are not permanently connected to the external housing but are modular an already available fax modem in PCMCIA format, control electronics in PCMCIA Format for the card reader and the external housing unit with card reader and line module can be put together.
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