DE19708700A1 - Chipcard terminal with several contact devices - Google Patents

Chipcard terminal with several contact devices

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DE19708700A1
DE19708700A1 DE1997108700 DE19708700A DE19708700A1 DE 19708700 A1 DE19708700 A1 DE 19708700A1 DE 1997108700 DE1997108700 DE 1997108700 DE 19708700 A DE19708700 A DE 19708700A DE 19708700 A1 DE19708700 A1 DE 19708700A1
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chip card
chipcard
chip
card terminal
contacting
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Waldemar Kubanski
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K13/00—Conveying record carriers from one station to another, e.g. from stack to punching mechanism
    • G06K13/02—Conveying record carriers from one station to another, e.g. from stack to punching mechanism the record carrier having longitudinal dimension comparable with transverse dimension, e.g. punched card
    • G06K13/06—Guiding cards; Checking correct operation of card-conveying mechanisms
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
    • G06K7/0013—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by galvanic contacts, e.g. card connectors for ISO-7816 compliant smart cards or memory cards, e.g. SD card readers
    • G06K7/0021—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by galvanic contacts, e.g. card connectors for ISO-7816 compliant smart cards or memory cards, e.g. SD card readers for reading/sensing record carriers having surface contacts

Abstract

The chipcard terminal has a mechanical device for receiving the inserted chipcard and a number of contact devices, one of which galvanically contacts the chipcard contacts to provide electrical operating energy and data transfer. The different contact devices are positioned within the chipcard terminal for cooperating with the chipcard contacts in dependence on the insertion orientation of the chipcard, with a controller determining which contact device lies in contact with the chipcard contacts for activation of the corresponding contact device.

Description

Rasante Entwicklung der Chipkartentechnologie hat zu Folge, daß immer mehr Menschen mit der Technologie konfrontiert sind. Nicht immer werden es Menschen, die mit den neuen technologischen Errungenschaften umzugehen wissen. Erschwernisse oder gar Mißerfolge bei der Benutzung der neuen Technologien führen zu deren Ablehnung. Rapid development of chip card technology means that more and more People are facing technology. Not always People who deal with the new technological achievements knowledge. Difficulties or even failures in using the new Technologies lead to their rejection.

Der Stand der TechnikThe state of the art

Im Gegensatz zu den Chipkarten, die technisch sehr ähnlich aufgebaut sind, gibt es bei den Chipkartenterminals sehr unterschiedliche Ausführungen.In contrast to the chip cards, which are technically very similar, there There are very different versions of the chip card terminals.

Das ProblemThe problem

Grundsätzlich aber kann eine Chipkarte in ein Chipkartenterminal in vier verschiedenen Lagen eingeführt werden (die Kontaktfelder der Chipkarte nach Oben, nach Unten, nach Innen, nach Außen). Die Kontaktiereinheit des Chipkartenterminals erlaubt aber die Verbindung in nur einer Lage. Trotz ausführlichen Bedienungsanleitungen kommt es häufig vor, daß mehrere "Versuche" nötig sind um die Chipkarte richtig einzuführen. Hinzu kommt, daß die meisten Fehlerbehandlungsroutinen sehr benutzerunfreundlich sind (z. B. die Chipkartentelefone der Telekom geben überhaupt keine Meldung sondern "spucken" die Karte raus).Basically, however, a chip card can be inserted into four in a chip card terminal different layers are introduced (the contact fields of the chip card Up, down, in, out). The contacting unit of the Chip card terminals allow connection in only one position. In spite of detailed operating instructions it often happens that several "Attempts" are necessary to correctly insert the chip card. On top of that most error handling routines are very user-unfriendly (e.g. the Smart card telephones from Telekom do not report anything at all "spit out" the card).

Die AufgabeThe task

Die Aufgabe der Erfindung ist, eine technische Lösung zu entwickeln, die den Chipkartenterminal dazu befähigt, eine elektrische Verbindung zu einer beliebig eingeführten Chipkarte herstellen zu können.The object of the invention is to develop a technical solution that the Smart card terminal capable of making an electrical connection to any to be able to manufacture the introduced chip card.

Die LösungThe solution

Die hierfür vorgeschlagene Lösung sieht einen Chipkartenterminal, der mit mehreren Kontaktiereinheiten ausgestallet ist, vor.The solution proposed for this is a chip card terminal that works with is equipped several contact units.

Die Verwendung von vier Kontaktiereinheiten in einem Chipkartenterminal ermöglicht eine Verbindung mit einer beliebig eingeführten Chipkarte.The use of four contacting units in a chip card terminal enables a connection with any inserted chip card.

Die einzelnen Kontaktiereinheiten können entweder parallel oder über einen zusätzlichen Controller geschaltet sein.The individual contacting units can either be in parallel or via one additional controller.

Die FunktionsweiseHow it works

Die Chipkarte wird, wie bisher aber ohne Rücksicht auf die Lage der "Goldkontakte", in den Chipkartenterminal eingeführt.The chip card will, as before, regardless of the location of the "Goldkontakte", introduced in the chip card terminal.

Der gestiegene Nutzungskomfort verschafft der Chipkartentechnologie eine höhere Akzeptanz auch seitens technischunerfahrenen Benutzern (Kinder, ältere Menschen).The increased convenience of use gives chip card technology a higher acceptance also by technically inexperienced users (children, older People).

Claims (5)

1. Chipkartenterminal bestehend aus einer mechanischen Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der Chipkarten und einer Kontaktiervorrichtung für die Herstellung von elektrischer Versorgung und datentechnischer galvanischen Verbindung der Chipkarte mit dem Terminal, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
  • - die Kontaktiervorrichtung aus mehreren Kontaktiereinheiten besteht,
  • - die Lage und Anordnung der Kontaktiereinheiten so ausgeführt ist, daß eine galvanische Verbindung mit einer beliebig eingeführten Chipkarte hergestellt werden kann.
1. Chip card terminal consisting of a mechanical device for receiving the chip cards and a contacting device for the production of electrical supply and data technology galvanic connection of the chip card to the terminal, characterized in that
  • - The contacting device consists of several contacting units,
  • - The location and arrangement of the contacting units is designed so that a galvanic connection can be made with any chip card inserted.
2. Chipkartenterminal nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
  • - die Anschlüsse von den Kontaktiereinheiten direkt zu dem Chipkartenterminal geführt sind.
2. Chip card terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that
  • - The connections from the contacting units are led directly to the chip card terminal.
3. Chipkartenterminal nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
  • - die Anschlüsse der Kontaktiereinheiten in der Kontaktiervorrichtung parallel geschaltet und zu dem Chipkartenterminal geführt sind.
3. Chip card terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that
  • - The connections of the contacting units in the contacting device are connected in parallel and led to the chip card terminal.
4. Chipkartenterminal nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
  • - die Anschlüsse der Kontaktiereinheiten an ein Controller geführt sind,
  • - der Controller ermittelt über welche Kontaktiereinheit eine Verbindung mit der Chipkarte besteht und aktiviert diese,
  • - der Controller ist im Stande mehrere virtuelle Verbindungen herzustellen (bei Chipkarten mit mehreren "implantierten Chips").
4. Chip card terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that
  • the connections of the contacting units are routed to a controller,
  • the controller determines which contact unit is connected to the chip card and activates it,
  • - The controller is able to establish several virtual connections (for chip cards with several "implanted chips").
5. Chipkartenterminal nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
  • - die mechanische Vorrichtung zur Aufnahme der Chipkarten zwei zusammengelegte Chipkarten aufnehmen kann,
  • - die Anschlüsse der Kontaktiereinheiten an ein Controller geführt sind,
  • - der Controller ermittelt über welche Kontaktiereinheit eine Verbindung mit den Chipkarten besteht und aktiviert diese,
  • - der Controller ist im Stande mehrere virtuelle Verbindungen herzustellen (mit allen "kontaktierbaren Chips").
5. Chip card terminal according to claim 1, characterized in that
  • the mechanical device for receiving the chip cards can hold two folded chip cards,
  • the connections of the contacting units are routed to a controller,
  • the controller determines which contact unit is used to connect to the chip cards and activates them,
  • - The controller is able to establish several virtual connections (with all "contactable chips").
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001037201A1 (en) * 1999-11-18 2001-05-25 Gemplus Smart card connector independent of the card insertion direction
EP1265192A2 (en) * 2001-05-31 2002-12-11 Pioneer Corporation Information reproduction apparatus with card-type recording medium

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2001037201A1 (en) * 1999-11-18 2001-05-25 Gemplus Smart card connector independent of the card insertion direction
FR2801431A1 (en) * 1999-11-18 2001-05-25 Gemplus Card Int CONNECTOR FOR CHIP CARD INDEPENDENT OF THE DIRECTION OF INSERTION OF THE CARD
EP1265192A2 (en) * 2001-05-31 2002-12-11 Pioneer Corporation Information reproduction apparatus with card-type recording medium
EP1265192A3 (en) * 2001-05-31 2003-10-15 Pioneer Corporation Information reproduction apparatus with card-type recording medium
US6910629B2 (en) 2001-05-31 2005-06-28 Pioneer Corporation Information reproduction apparatus

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