DE202005017547U1 - Data reader device for reading out data on a chip card and for further processing of this data on other equipment locally independent of this device links to a radiotelephone modem - Google Patents

Abstract

A driver and possessor of a driver's card can store its data on another data carrier. A reader device has an integrated radiotelephone modem (IRM) (1), into which a driver's card (2) has already been inserted. After inserting the card, data on a chip card is sent to the IRM, which can take the form of an antenna (3).

Description

State of the art

It It is known to describe the memory chips of smart cards with data and this data with readers for smart cards read. Chip cards are already well known and many applications common.

It standards have been developed, for example the standard ISO 7816, determine the dimensions of a chip card and the bodies identify where the smart card is to contact the To supply chip card with voltage, so that it contained in the chip card Memory and computer to operate, as well as exchange data.

Of the Standard ISO 7816 also specifies how the microprocessor of a Chip card from a reader device is addressed. This is after inserting the chip card in the reader from the reader a reset signal and transmit clock signals to the smart card. The card responds with a so-called answer to the Reset as specified in ISO 7816. After the answer on the reset can be read from the smart card data.

Also are known ways the contents of a chip card after reading on another disk to save the data immediately or at a later date to be able to process further. As an example, read a chip card via a computer connected to a reader and the subsequent one Save the data on the local hard disk, a removable one disk or another storage medium. Another example presents storing the data of the chip card on a transportable memory stick first with the reader is connected to data of the smart card on it to save him subsequently with a spatial disconnected computer, which in turn connects to the memory stick read out stored data. Another possibility is integration a reader into a peripheral device of the computer. So are keyboards, preferably for medical practices and reading health insurance membership cards.

problem

Of the specified in the protection claim 1 and the following subclaims Innovation is based on the problem that for direct or later further processing and storing data previously stored on a smart card were, next to the insertion the map further steps are necessary and in some make Technical Devices are required, which are subject to at least energy consumption. It can be assumed that the further processing of the data a smart card usually over a computer.

• 1. Die Karte wird in das Lesegerät eingeführt oder ist bereits in diesem enthalten und erhält ein Rücksetzsignal durch das Lesegerät. Nach erfolgtem Reset kann die Chipkarte von dem Lesegerät ausgelesen werden.
• 2. Der Computer empfängt die Daten. Eine auf dem Computer installierte Software kann die Daten der Chipkarte anzeigen.
• 3. In der Regel ist das Speichern dieser Daten mit einem aktiven Vorgang, beispielsweise durch eine Eingabe mit der Tastatur, durch einen Menschen, der die zugehörige Software und den Computer bedient, verbunden.

If, for example, a chip card is read out via a reader connected to a commercially available computer in order subsequently to store the read-out data on a storage medium allocated to the computer, for example the hard disk, then the sequence can be described as follows:

• 1. The card is inserted into or already included in the reader and receives a reset signal from the reader. After the reset, the chip card can be read by the reader.
• 2. The computer receives the data. A software installed on the computer can display the data of the smart card.
• 3. Typically, the storing of this data is associated with an active process, such as typing with the keyboard, by a human operating the associated software and computer.

Even for the Case that the operation described in point 3 is not necessary is, should in this case a computer at the time of reading the card be on and have a necessary software installed to save the data of the chip card permanently. is the process described under 3 is necessary, this requires a person with the appropriate knowledge of the operation of Software.

• 1. Die Karte wird in das Lesegerät eingeführt oder ist bereits in diesem enthalten und erhält ein Rücksetzsignal durch das Lesegerät. Nach erfolgtem Reset kann die Chipkarte von dem Lesegerät ausgelesen werden.
• 2. Ein mobiler Datenspeicher, beispielsweise ein Datenstick, wird an das Lesegerät angeschlossen. Die Daten werden auf den Datenstick kopiert.
• 3. Der Datenstick wird entnommen.
• 4. Der Datenstick wird zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt direkt oder indirekt an einen Computer angeschlossen.
• 5. Der Computer empfängt die Daten. Eine auf dem Computer installierte Software kann die Daten des Datensticks anzeigen oder auf einen weiteren Datenträger, beispielsweise der lokalen Festplatte, kopieren.
• 6. In der Regel ist das Speichern dieser Daten mit einem aktiven Vorgang durch einen Menschen, der die zugehörige Software und den Computer bedient, verbunden.

If the reader is not directly connected to a computer, the data is first cached to a different data store. The process can be described as follows:

• 1. The card is inserted into or already included in the reader and receives a reset signal from the reader. After the reset, the chip card can be read by the reader.
• 2. A mobile data storage, such as a data stick, is connected to the reader. The data is copied to the data stick.
• 3. The data stick is removed.
• 4. The data stick will later be connected directly or indirectly to a computer.
• 5. The computer receives the data. A software installed on the computer can display the data of the data stick or copy it to another volume, such as the local hard disk.
• 6. Typically, storing this data is associated with an active operation by a human being operating the associated software and computer.

in the Compared to the first example, further effort is required.

Especially This problem occurs when using digital tachographs. Such tachographs are known from the utility model DE 29920902U1 known. The contents of the associated data cards have to due to legal requirements regularly to other storage media be copied.

solution

• – dass das Lesegerät mit einem aus dem Stand der Technik bekannten Funkmodem verbunden ist, welches auch integriert sein kann und welches Zugriff auf das GMS-, GPRS oder UMTS-Netz, oder ein andere Funknetz, hat;
• – dass das Lesegerät mindestens dann das Funkmodem aktiviert, welches daraufhin eine Verbindung in das jeweilige Netz aufbaut, wenn eine Chipkarte in das Lesegerät eingeführt wird oder aber permanent eine Verbindung zu diesem Netz aufrecht erhält;
• – dass die Daten der Chipkarte vom Lesegerät über das Funkmodem in das GMS-, UMTS- oder GPRS-Netz über das Internetprotokoll (TCP/IP) oder einem vergleichbaren Protokoll gesendet werden, wobei das Funkmodem eine eindeutige Kennung erhält – bspw. in Form einer IP-Adresse oder einer auf einer SIM-Karte gespeicherten Kennung;
• – dass ein Empfangsgerät, welches ein Funkmodem sein kann, diese Daten örtlich unabhängig vom vorher beschnebenen Lesegerät mit Funkmodem empfangen kann und auf einen Datenspeicher oder Computer oder mit dem Internet verbundenen Server nach dessen Empfang eindeutig einem Sender, bspw. über die im vorangehenden Absatz beschriebene Nutzung einer IP-Adresse oder der auf einer SIM-Karte gespeicherten Kennung, zuordnen kann und mittels einer Software speichert;
• – dass das sendende Funkmodem mit dem angeschlossenen Lesegerät nach dem erfolgreichen Übertrag der Daten zum Empfangsgerät diese erfolgreiche Ausführung akustisch oder optisch dem Nutzer des Lesegerätes signalisiert;
• – dass, sofern die empfangenen Daten auf einem Computer oder einem mit dem Internet verbundenen Server gespeichert wurden, auf diesem maschinell bzw. mittels Software nach beliebigen Kriterien verarbeitet werden können;
• – dass, sofern die empfangenen Daten auf einem mit dem Internet verbundenen Server gespeichert wurden, diese Daten von einem anderen, örtlich getrennten Computer mit Intemetzugang betrachtet, heruntergeladen, gespeichert oder weiterverarbeitet werden können.

These problems are due to the features listed in the claims

• - That the reader is connected to a known from the prior art radio modem, which may also be integrated and which has access to the GMS, GPRS or UMTS network, or another radio network;
• - That the reader at least then activates the radio modem, which then establishes a connection in the respective network when a smart card is inserted into the reader or permanently maintains a connection to this network;
• - That the data of the chip card from the reader via the radio modem in the GMS, UMTS or GPRS network over the Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) or a similar protocol are sent, the radio modem receives a unique identifier - eg. In the form of IP address or an identifier stored on a SIM card;
• - That a receiving device, which may be a radio modem, this data locally independently of the previously beschnebenen reader with radio modem can receive and on a data storage or computer or connected to the Internet server after receiving a unique transmitter, eg. About that described in the preceding paragraph Use of an IP address or the identifier stored on a SIM card, and can store it by means of software;
• - That the transmitting radio modem with the connected reader after the successful transfer of the data to the receiving device, this successful execution acoustically or visually signals the user of the reader;
• - that, if the received data has been stored on a computer or on a server connected to the Internet, it can be processed by machine or by software according to any criteria;
• - that, if the received data were stored on a server connected to the Internet, this data can be viewed, downloaded, stored or further processed by another, locally separated computer with Internet access.

embodiment the invention

The The following figures show an embodiment based on de use when using digital tachographs and the associated necessary the use of smart cards as a storage medium.

1 shows in the upper half of a digital tachograph, as it can be installed for example in trucks or buses. With ( 1 ) marked ovals represent the shafts are inserted into the smart card for storing the data of such a tachograph. I assume in this example of the use of driver cards, these are such smart cards that are left by the drivers of the motor vehicle while driving in the tachograph. Relevant dates of travel or rest periods are stored on the smart cards. When leaving the vehicle, especially after the end of the working day, the driver takes out the card from the digital tachograph. The data of the chip card must be regularly transferred to another medium, since the chip cards have a relatively limited amount of memory. Of course, it is also conceivable to use business cards or workshop cards or other smart cards to be used for digital tachographs.

( 2 ) in 1 shows the front of such a driver card, ( 3 ) with the chip ( 4 ) provided back.

Let's assume that the driver and owner of such a driver card now wants to store their data on another data carrier in order to comply with the legal requirements. 2 represents a reading device with integrated radio modem described in this document ( 1 ), in which already a driver card ( 2 ) After inserting the card, the data of the chip card is now sent to the radio modem, which simplifies here in the form of an antenna ( 3 ) is shown. The data is sent to the GSM, GPRS or UMTS network via the radio modem. This is simplified here by the waves ( 4 ).

3 represents now the way of the sent data as well as the subsequent storage. As explained with the preceding illustration, the data of the funk mode of the device described here ( 1 ) into the GSM, GPRS or UMTS network cleverly. A GSM, GPRS or UMTS antenna ( 2 ) receives the data and forwards it over the network. Any distances can be covered here; this is to be represented in the drawing by the distance n km.

Finally, the data from another radio modem ( 3 ) and to a computer ( 4 ). In this example, the radio modem is connected to a computer that stores the data after the input. It is also possible to operate the computer via a fixed connection with, for example, a mobile operator, so that the incoming data is received via the mobile operator and then transmitted, for example via a dedicated line to the computer.

4 represents the use of the stored data. ( 1 ) is here from the 3 known computer on which the data was stored. This can be connected to the Internet, allowing access from any computer ( 2 ) is possible. For example, an employee of a haulage company can access the data of the drivers' stored smart cards in our example at any time via a computer with access to the data on his monitor ( 3 ) or on the computer ( 2 ) process further. Equally possible is an expression of the data from the storing computer ( 1 ) out. This is with the example connected printer ( 4 ). The data could be requested, for example by telephone or other means, or by a regular subscription, by the transport company. The data will be printed out and sent to the carrier.

reached advantages

With the characteristics of the independent claims This application achieves a power-saving use of the reading device. It is only the power supply of the reader and the radio modem necessary. This may also be over Solar cells take place. So, to stick to the example of digital tachographs, the data cards several transporters whose branches are located at different Places, at the same time installed by the transport companies Readers with radio modem according to these Characteristics are read and on a single energy-requiring Computer or server are stored. The transport companies themselves have to at the time of chip card entry no computers or other devices power it, it must such devices also not exist.

outgoing that for operating software for storing smart card data on one PC or another connected to a reader disk Knowledge in dealing with related Software and a computer is necessary - by the example of the digital Tachograph to stay - the Employees of a transport company who use data cards, be trained in using the software and the computer or it has to be at least An employee is trained: the storage of the data cards cared for.

In the case, that not all employees in dealing with such software and hardware should be trained, the driver cards only then be read out when the supervising employee is present is. Since many transport companies, for example, drive at night, meets this also for the Working hours of drivers too. The legally required saving the data cards would be thus further with temporal organization and a corresponding one Additional expenses connected. With the features of the independent claims of this Registration will be in terms of the described personnel expenses temporal independence the use of the reader or the storage of the data of a chip card achieved and continue the knowledge required for storage is kept to a minimum. Only the introduction of Chip card and waiting for a receipt, be it as a receipt tone or by a visual indication, as a sign of the successful Storage of the data of the chip cards must be known.

With the characteristics of the independent claims This application is for the purchase of computer hard- and software for that legally prescribed regular copying of chip cards the digital tachograph cheaper possibility Given that the purchase of the device described here sufficient for the fulfillment the legal requirements. Besides saving by not necessary acquisition of hardware and software are not required expenses for their To call maintenance.

With the characteristics of the independent claims This application is advantageous in terms of space requirements Usage achieved. Compared to a computer with a reader can be a reader with integrated or connected radio modem almost at everyone Place, if needed Radio network can be reached, set up and needed either a power outlet or can be used with batteries or solar energy.

One Another advantageous aspect provides by the remote storage difficult possibility of Manipulation of Data. Access to Once Saved Data is difficult.

Also It is advantageous that, for example, a transport company to preserve the legal requirements regarding the introduction of digital tachographs does not need to acquire electronic data processing, if she over no such features. It is conceivable that the data of the data cards at the request of the transport company from the operator of the receiver and the associated server or computer or other storage medium printed and shipped become. Hereby would meets the legal requirements.

Farther Advantage is that when using the Internet for editing the data no software on the user's side is necessary. This can be done on the server side, leaving only a browser necessary is.

One Another advantageous aspect is the uncomplicated use within the entire European Union. By using the GMS or GPRS or UMTS network, data can be used nationwide of readers be received with radio modem, provided that the receiver also has access to the corresponding network has. The data itself can then turn over the Internet be saved directly to local computers.

Claims (7)

Device for reading data on a smart card and for subsequent individual further processing of this data on a locally independently of this device set up another device, characterized in that a smart card reader is connected to a radio modem, wherein the radio modem can be integrated into the smart card reader or smart card device and Radio modem can be located in the same housing. device to read data on a smart card and to connect the individual processing of this data on a locally independent of this device set up another device after Claim 1, characterized in that the radio modem access GMS, GPRS, UMTS or another radio network. device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the described reader at least then activates the radio modem described, which then establishes a connection in one of the networks described in claim 2, when a smart card is inserted in the reader or characterized that the radio modem described is independent of the insertion of a Smart card a connection to one of the networks mentioned in claim 2 produced or maintained. device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the data of a chip card inserted into the reading device is transferred via the described Funkmoden in one of the networks mentioned in claim 2 on the Internet Protocol or another protocol to be sent, where the transmitting radio modem receives a unique sender identifier. device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that a receiving device, which may be a radio modem as described in claim 4 Data locally independent of in claim 1 described radio modem and without necessary cable connection to the device described in claim 1 can receive and continue the received data can be assigned to the sender directly and after receiving it on a computer, other data storage or on a server connected to the Internet or another network The process of assignment and storage can be automated or can be done by software. device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the device described in claim 1 after the successful carry the data of an imported Smart card as described in claim 5 this successful execution the User of the device acoustically or optically signaled. device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that, as described in claim 5, received data on a computer or a server connected to the internal be stored on this or this machine or can be processed by software according to any criteria and or this data from another, local viewed separate computer with Internet access, downloaded stored or otherwise processed