JP2000155817A - Device for applying card identification number and user authenticating device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To attain authentication of a user such as the identification of a minor in an alcohol beverage vending machine while ensuring safety with a password without making it necessary to newly issue a exclusive card. SOLUTION: After confirming that a user is an adult by viewing the user, an arbitrary card such as a credit card owned by the user is inserted into a card reading part 6. At that time, a minor identifying device 5 operates fixed processing to the data read by the card reading part 6 for outputting an identification number inherent to the card, and displays it on a number display 8 for allowing the user to memorize it as the password. At the time of purchasing merchandise, the previous card is inserted into the card reading part 6, and the memorized password is inputted by a ten key 7. At that time, when the password peculiar to the card is made coincident with the inputted password, the minor identifying device 5 outputs a selling permission signal to the control part of the automatic vending machine main body.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a card identification number assigning apparatus which can be used for authenticating a user in a vending machine for alcoholic beverages, for example, when the sale to minors can be prohibited, and a device therefor The present invention relates to a user authentication device using a card identification number.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there are vending machines that sell alcoholic beverages such as canned beer and sake, but it is required that minors cannot purchase alcoholic beverages from such vending machines. I have.

[0003] As a conventional means for prohibiting the sale to a minor in an alcoholic beverage vending machine or the like, a driver's license is inserted into the vending machine prior to purchase, and the date of birth is obtained. In some cases, the date is optically read to determine whether or not the purchaser is an adult, and only when it is determined that the purchaser is an adult, a sellable lamp is turned on.

When an adult card with a personal identification number is issued only to an adult and an alcoholic beverage is purchased from a vending machine, the adult card is inserted into the vending machine,
A system in which a personal identification number is input using a numeric keypad provided in a vending machine, and only when the personal identification number of the card matches the input number, a lamp indicating that the vending machine can be sold is considered.

[0005]

However, of the above-mentioned conventional ones using a driver's license, only 50% or more of all adults have a driver's license, and However, there is a problem that many people cannot use the vending machine. Also,
Purchasing alcoholic beverages with a driver's license also has the problem that it has a poor impression because it is associated with drunk driving. In addition, because we do not use a PIN,
There was also a problem that it could be used with another person's license.

On the other hand, among the above-mentioned conventional ones which use an adult card, a new adult card must be issued, and the burden of preparing a card issuing system or issuing cards one by one is increased. However, there is a problem that the size becomes larger. In addition, there is also a problem for the user that one more card is carried. Furthermore, in order to verify the PIN, write the PIN in the data of the card and verify it with the entered one, or manage the PIN at the center and verify the entered number online. You need to either do
If the personal identification number is directly written on the card, there is a risk that it will be read by another person, and if verification is performed online, there is a problem that the communication cost increases.

[0007] The present invention solves such problems, is available to almost all adults, does not remind of drunk driving, does not need to issue a new dedicated card,
In addition, it is an object of the present invention to secure the security by using a personal identification number, to prevent the personal identification number from being read by another person, and to eliminate the need for online communication for collation of the personal identification number. .

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a card identification number assigning apparatus, comprising: a data reading unit for reading fixed data of a card on which data is recorded; By performing a certain process on the data read in the above, card identification number output means for outputting an identification number unique to the card, and number display means for displaying the identification number output by the card identification number output means It is characterized by having. This way,
Any card on which data is recorded in some form can be given an identification number unique to each card and can be confirmed.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a user authentication device for reading data fixed on a card on which data is recorded, and performing a predetermined process on the data read by the data reading device. A card identification number output means for outputting an identification number unique to the card, a number input means capable of inputting an arbitrary number, an identification number outputted by the card identification number output means and a number inputted from the number input means And a number match detecting means for outputting a match signal when the numbers match.Based on the output of the number match detecting means, the card is read at that time, and the user who operated the number input means is a valid user. It is characterized by authentication. In this way, most people can use any card with data recorded in some way without issuing a new dedicated card, and while securing security with a PIN, There is almost no possibility that the password is read by another person, and there is no need to perform online communication for collation of the password, and the user can be confirmed.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the user authentication device, wherein the data reading means for reading fixed data of the card on which the data is recorded, and performing a predetermined process on the data read by the data reading means. A card identification number output means for outputting an identification number unique to the card, a number display means for displaying the identification number output by the card identification number output means, a number input means capable of inputting an arbitrary number, and the card Number matching detection means for outputting a match signal when the identification number output by the identification number output means matches the number input from the number input means,
In the card identification number confirmation mode, the card is read by the data reading means, and the identification number output by the card identification number output means is displayed by the number display means. In the authentication mode, the card is read by the data reading means. Is read, and the identification number output by the card identification number output means is compared with the number input from the number input means by the number match detection means. Based on the output of the number match detection means, And that the user who operates the number input means is authenticated as a valid user. In this way, in addition to the above, one device can have a function as a card identification number providing device and a function as a user authentication device.

The user authentication device according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that the operation of the card identification number confirmation mode is started by operating a specific mode changeover switch. In this way, by providing the mode changeover switch inside the device which cannot be operated by a third party, the processing of the card identification number confirmation mode can be started by a simple operation.

The user authentication device according to a fifth aspect of the present invention starts the processing of the card identification number confirmation mode by causing the data reading means to read control data of a card on which specific control data is written. Features. With this configuration, the processing in the card identification number confirmation mode can be started without providing a special mode changeover switch inside the apparatus.

The user authentication device according to a sixth aspect is characterized in that the operation of the card identification number confirmation mode is started by operating a specific mechanical key.
Even in this case, the processing in the card identification number confirmation mode can be started without providing a special mode changeover switch inside the apparatus.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the user authentication device operates a specific mode changeover switch, or
The card identification is performed by causing the data reading means to read the control data of the card on which the specific control data is written, or by operating a specific mechanical key and inputting a password by the number input means. A process in a number confirmation mode is started. In this way, even if a specific switch for mode switching is operated improperly, the mode cannot be switched by itself,
In addition, even if the control card or the mechanical key is stolen, unauthorized use of the control card or the mechanical key can be prevented, and the security is enhanced.

Further, the user authentication device according to the present invention is characterized in that the card identification number output means uses only a part of the fixed data of the card. This simplifies the processing in the card identification number output means.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the user authentication apparatus, the card identification number output means uses data that is unchanged even after updating the card among the fixed data of the card. In this case, even if the card is updated, the card identification number does not change and the same number can be used.

Further, in the user authentication device according to a tenth aspect, the card identification number output means determines a card type from fixed data of the card, and determines whether or not to output a card identification number. I do. In this way, it is possible to limit the use to only cards that are difficult to lend to a third party, such as credit cards and cash cards.

Further, the user authentication apparatus according to the present invention is used for identifying a minor in a vending machine. In this way, vending machines for sale only to adults, such as vending machines for alcoholic beverages, can be sold to minors using any card without issuing a new dedicated card. It is accessible to most people, and while ensuring security with a PIN,
There is almost no possibility that the password is read by another person, and it is not necessary to perform online communication for collation of the password. Furthermore, since a driver's license is not used, there is no imaginative connection with drunk driving.

In a twelfth aspect of the present invention, the card is characterized in that the fixed data is recorded magnetically or electronically. In this way, the magnetic recording type and IC
User authentication can be performed using a card-type credit card or cash card.

According to a thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the user authentication apparatus, the card has fixed data optically recorded on the surface or inside of the card. By doing so, the user can be authenticated using a printable card or an optical memory card.

The user authentication device according to the fourteenth aspect combines fixed data magnetically or electronically recorded on a card with fixed data optically recorded on or inside the card. It is characterized by using. This increases the effect of preventing unauthorized use of the card.

Further, the user authentication device according to claim 15 is characterized in that the fixed data of the card is read without leaving the card. This can prevent the card from being left behind.

Further, the user authentication device according to the present invention is characterized in that, after the fixed data of the card is read by the data reading means, the processing is continued on condition that the card is removed from the data reading means. And Even in this case, it is possible to prevent the card from being left behind.

Further, the user authentication device according to the present invention is characterized in that the coloring state of the card surface is detected, and the content of the process of outputting the identification number is changed according to the result. . This increases the effect of preventing unauthorized use of the card.

[0025]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front surface of a vending machine to which the present invention is applied. In FIG. 1, 1 is a coin slot, 2 is an amount indicator, 3 is a return lever, 4 is a coin return slot, 5 is a minor identification device, 6 is a card reader, 7
Is a numeric keypad, 8 is a number display, 9 is a product selection button, 1
Reference numeral 0 denotes a product outlet, and reference numeral 11 denotes a product sample.

A vending machine that sells alcoholic beverages such as canned beer is provided with a minor identification device 5. The minor identification device 5 includes a card reading unit 6, a numeric keypad 7, and a number display 8. The card reading section 6 has a groove for inserting and sliding a side on which a magnetic tape layer such as a credit card or a cash card of a financial institution is used, and a magnetic tape layer is formed in the groove. A magnetic head (not shown) for reading data from is provided. The card reading section of the bank's automatic teller machine
There are many types in which a card is sucked into a device and reading is performed. In this type, the card is easily left behind in the device, and some kind of device for preventing the card from being left behind is required. On the other hand, if a card reading unit such as the card reading unit 6 that allows a card to be read by holding it by hand is adopted, it is possible to prevent the card from being left behind without providing a device for preventing the card from being left behind.

The numeric keypad 7 is used for inputting a card identification number as a personal identification number when purchasing an alcoholic beverage from the vending machine. And confirming the card identification number of one's own card, which is required as a password when using this type of vending machine. Note that the card identification number can be confirmed by sending the display data of the number to the above-mentioned amount display 2 (FIG. 1) and displaying it on the display. Can be omitted.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the underage identification device. Card reading section 6, numeric keypad 7, number display 8
Is connected to the CPU 12, and the CPU 12
These controls are performed according to the control program written in M13. The RAM 14 functions as a working memory for the CPU 12.

Various credit cards and cash cards of financial institutions are provided with a magnetic tape layer M as shown in FIG. 3, and their positions are unified according to JIS standards and the like. Then, fixed data such as the card owner's name, member number, account number, and the like are written in the magnetic tape layer M, and the data is written in a form as shown in FIG. That is, a start signal is written in the first byte, fixed data is written in a range of 69 bytes, an end signal is written in the next 1 byte, and data ECC for error checking is written in the last 1 byte. It consists of 72 bytes of data.

The 69-byte fixed data is
Different for each card. Thus, in the present invention, a card identification number is created by performing a predetermined process on the fixed data. As a method of the processing, for example, data at a predetermined byte position is cut out and combined and used as it is as a card identification number, a certain operation is performed using the cut out data and digitized, or all bytes are converted. A certain method may be used to perform digitization, and furthermore, an encryption process may be performed on them, or an appropriate method may be adopted as necessary.

At this time, it is desirable to use data other than the data indicating the expiration date of the card as the data used for the processing. This is because the data indicating the expiration date of the card is rewritten each time the card is updated, and if that part is used, the card identification number changes every time the card is updated. In any case, if the process of creating a card identification number is standardized for all the vending machines in question, if the same card is used, the same card identification number will be used for any vending machine. Granted.

In the present invention, the card identification number created in such a manner is first notified to the user, and thereafter, the number is used as a personal identification number so that a person who intends to use the card can use the identification number. Make sure you are the true owner of the card. And by applying it to vending machines, such as vending machines for alcoholic beverages, that need to limit buyers to a particular class of people, people who are trying to purchase from that vending machine can Identify whether the person is authorized.

In the following, an example will be described in which an alcoholic beverage vending machine identifies an individual so that sales to minors can be prohibited. A user who wants to use a vending machine provided with such a minor identification device 5 (FIG. 1) first selects one card (hereinafter referred to as “user card”) from a credit card or cash card currently held. "), Go to a liquor store with vending machines for alcoholic beverages, and offer to use the vending machines.

At the liquor store that has received the offer, it is visually confirmed whether or not the offered user is 20 years old or older. If necessary, you may be asked to show your license, ID card, and so on. In any case, if it is confirmed that the user is over 20 years old, go to the vending machine,
The control card in which the control data for starting the personal identification number confirmation process is written is operated through the card reading unit 6 of the minor identification device 5 (FIG. 1) provided in the vending machine, and further operated. When the user card is operated, a card identification number to be subsequently used as a password is displayed on the number display 8 of the minor identification device 5. The processing in the minor identification device 5 at that time is as follows.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a password confirmation process in the underage identification device. Step 1: It is determined whether or not a control card for performing a password confirmation process has been operated by the card reading section 6 as data reading means. Step 2: When the control card is operated, it is determined whether or not the user card is operated. Step 3: When the user card is operated, as the card identification number output means, a certain process common to all vending machines is performed using the data read at the time of operation, and the card identification number having a predetermined number of digits (for example, 4 digits) Ask for. Step 4: Display the obtained card identification number on the number display 8 as number display means. At that time, the user
Write down the displayed number and memorize it as a password. Step 5: After a predetermined time has elapsed, the display is turned off and the process is terminated.

In the above manner, the card identification number can be obtained from the requested user card. However, in the above method, any kind of card can be used, so after deliberately confirming the card identification number using a non-essential card, transfer the card and identification number to others including minors Can be done without resistance. Therefore, as a countermeasure, use a usable card,
It is preferable to limit to bank cash cards, credit cards, and the like, which are difficult to transfer to others.

As a method thereof, in the personal identification number confirmation processing, the type of the card is determined from the data read from the user card, and if the card type is a bank cash card or a credit card, the card identification number is displayed. However, if the card is any other card, the processing may be stopped without displaying the card. In that case, FIG.
In the "data processing" in step 3 of the above, first, business type information or the like, which is unique information of the card, is picked up from the data read from the card, and the type of the card is determined based on the information. If the card is a bank cash card or a credit card, the card identification number is obtained, but if the card is any other card, the processing is stopped without obtaining the card identification number.

Next, a case where an alcoholic beverage is purchased from a vending machine using the user card and the personal identification number will be described. First, the user card is operated by the card reading section 6 of the minor identification device 5. After that, the ten key 7 is operated to input the password. At that time, the minor identification device 5
Is as follows.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a minor confirmation process in the minor identification device. Step 1: It is determined whether or not the user card has been operated by the card reading section 6 as data reading means. Step 2: When the user card is operated, as the card identification number output means, a certain process common to all vending machines is performed using the data read at the time of operation, and a card identification number having a predetermined number of digits is obtained. Step 3: It is determined whether or not a password has been input from the ten keys 7 as number input means. Step 4... If there is an input, the card identification number obtained in step 2 and the step 3
Then, it is determined whether or not the input password matches with the input password. Step 5: If the two match, a sales permit signal is output to the control unit of the vending machine body.

When the control unit of the vending machine receives the sales permission signal from the minor identification device 5, it accepts the coin inserted from the coin insertion slot 1 and starts a normal selling operation.

The order of the series of card operations and coin or bill insertion is as described above. When selling only commodities whose sale is restricted to minors such as alcoholic beverages, first, the card is inserted. It is common to perform an operation, then insert a coin, and press a product selection button. However, when selling both non-regulated general beverages and alcoholic beverages on the same vending machine, first insert coins,
It is preferable to operate the card and then press the product selection button only when purchasing an alcoholic beverage.

In the above embodiment, the case where a magnetic recording type card is used as the user card has been described. However, the card used in the present invention is not limited to this, and data such as an IC card type credit card and electronic money can be used. An electronically recorded card may be used. further,
A card in which data is optically recorded, such as a printable card in which a barcode or characters are printed on the surface of the card, or an optical memory card in which an optical memory is incorporated in the card, may be used.

As a card in which data is optically recorded on the surface of a card, a driver's license is presently possessed by many people. For example, when a driver's license is used, it is described in the driver's license. It reads optical data unique to the license, such as the license number and date of birth, and outputs a card identification number based on the data.

When a card on which data is optically recorded is used, the data on the card is read by an optical reader and the same processing as described above is performed to authenticate the user. At that time, in the case of a print-type card, the card can be used even if it is copied. In addition, since the data can be visually recognized, there is a problem that the relationship between the data and the card identification number is easily found. Therefore, as a countermeasure, it is conceivable to determine the color and pattern of the card, and the coloring state of the card surface such as the material of the printing ink, and to add them to the output processing of the card identification number.

For example, the reflectance of red in a predetermined portion of the card is measured by a sensor, and the processing content of the card identification number output is changed depending on whether or not the reflectance is a certain value or more. That,
It is more effective if the measurement is performed on a single card based on the measurement results of a plurality of parts or on the measurement results of a plurality of colors.

Further, it is possible to judge the authenticity of the card by using the coloring data or the judgment data of the ink material. Not only that, but also an arithmetic processing for creating a card identification number in the case of a correct card. If this data is taken into account, the accuracy can be further improved.

Further, even when a card on which data is recorded magnetically or electronically is used, it cannot be said that there is no risk that the internal data is read and illegally used.
Therefore, it is conceivable to create a card identification number by combining magnetically or electronically recorded data with data optically recorded on the card. By doing so, unauthorized use can be more reliably prevented.

In a magnetic credit card or the like,
In many cases, membership numbers etc. are projected on the card surface, but such cards use only magnetically recorded data or optically project data formed on the card surface. Either reading and using them or using both of them can be realized.

Also, when reading a card optically,
If a system that reads the card without releasing it from the hand, such as the card reading unit 6 shown in FIG. 1, is used, it is possible to prevent the card from being left behind. As another means for preventing the card from being left behind, a switch or the like for detecting whether or not the card remains in the card reading section is provided, and after the fixed data of the card is read, the card is removed from the card reading section. The processing may be continued on condition that it is performed.

In the above-described embodiment, the password confirmation processing is started by passing the control card through the card reading section 6 of the minor identification device 5. May be provided inside the door, and by operating it, the password confirmation process may be started. Further, the mode changeover switch may be installed in a liquor store in consideration of ensuring safety and operability, and may be operated after confirming an adult to start a password confirmation process.

Alternatively, the underage identification device 5 is provided with a keyhole into which a specific mechanical key is inserted, and a predetermined key is inserted into the keyhole or rotated after insertion to start the password identification processing. Is also good. Furthermore, in order to ensure safety, in addition to these operations, the ten key 7
The password confirmation process may be started by inputting the password from.

Further, the present invention is applicable not only to underage identification in alcoholic beverage vending machines, but also to other applications that require user authentication, such as doors and lockers that can be opened and closed only by specific persons. It can also be applied to permission to open and close the device.

[0053]

Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has the following effects. That is, the card identification number assigning device according to the first aspect reads fixed data of a card on which data is recorded, obtains an identification number unique to the card by performing a predetermined process on the fixed data, and displays the identification number. Therefore, an identification number unique to each card can be assigned to an arbitrary card and can be confirmed.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the user authentication device reads the fixed data of the card on which the data is recorded, performs a predetermined process on the fixed data, obtains an identification number unique to the card, and outputs the identification number from the number input means. Compares the entered PIN and based on the fact that they match,
At that time, the card was read and the user who operated the number input means was authenticated as a valid user.
As a result, most people can use any card that the user has previously held without issuing a new dedicated card, and while securing security with a PIN, that PIN can be used. The user can be confirmed without any risk of being read by another person and without having to perform online communication for collation of the personal identification number.

Further, the user authentication device according to the third aspect combines the card identification number assigning device according to the first aspect with the user authentication device according to the second aspect. One device can have a function as a card identification number providing device and a function as a user authentication device.

In the user authentication device according to the fourth aspect, the processing of the card identification number confirmation mode is started by operating a specific mode changeover switch. By providing the device in an inoperable device or the like, the process of the card identification number confirmation mode can be started safely and with a simple operation.

Further, in the user authentication device according to the fifth aspect, the processing of the card identification number confirmation mode is started by causing the data reading means to read the control data of the card on which the specific control data is written. So
The processing in the card identification number confirmation mode can be started without providing a special mode changeover switch inside the apparatus. Therefore, it is not necessary to open the front door of the vending machine in order to operate the mode change switch.

Also, in the user authentication device according to the sixth aspect, the processing of the card identification number confirmation mode is started by operating a specific mechanical key. The processing in the card identification number confirmation mode can be started without providing a changeover switch inside the apparatus.

Further, the user authentication device according to claim 7 starts the processing of the card identification number confirmation mode,
After operating a specific mode changeover switch, a card with written control data, and a specific mechanical key,
Because the security code must be entered, even if a specific mode switch is operated improperly, the mode cannot be switched by itself, or if the control card or mechanical key is stolen, etc. In addition, unauthorized use of the control card and the mechanical key can be prevented, and the security is enhanced.

According to the user authentication device of the present invention, the card identification number output means uses only a part of the fixed data of the card.
The amount of data to be processed is reduced, and the processing in the card identification number output means is simplified.

Further, in the user authentication device according to the ninth aspect, the card identification number output means uses unchanged data among the fixed data of the card even after the card is updated. The card identification number does not change, and the same number can be continuously used as the password.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the user authentication apparatus, the card identification number output means determines the type of the card from the fixed data of the card and determines whether or not to output the card identification number. In addition, the use can be limited to only cards that are difficult to lend to a third party, such as credit cards and cash cards.

In the user authentication device according to the eleventh aspect, the user authentication device according to each of the above claims is used for identifying a minor in a vending machine. Vending machines that can be sold to minors, can be used by most people using any card without issuing a new dedicated card, and secure by PIN It is possible to prevent the security code from being read by others and to prevent the need to perform online communication for security code verification while ensuring the security. In addition, since a driver's license is not used, there is no image connection with drunk driving.

Further, in the user authentication device according to the twelfth aspect, a card in which fixed data is recorded magnetically or electronically is used. User authentication can be performed using an IC card type credit card or cash card.

In the user authentication device according to the thirteenth aspect, a fixed data is optically recorded on the surface or inside of the card, so that a print card or an optical memory card is used. To authenticate the user.

The user authentication apparatus according to the present invention combines fixed data magnetically or electronically recorded on a card with fixed data optically recorded on or on the card. Since the card is used, the effect of preventing unauthorized use of the card is enhanced.

The user authentication device according to the fifteenth aspect reads the fixed data of the card without removing the card from the hand, so that the card can be prevented from being left behind.

In the user authentication device according to the present invention, after the fixed data of the card is read by the data reading means, the processing is continued on condition that the card is removed from the data reading means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the card from being left behind.

Further, the user authentication device according to the seventeenth aspect detects the coloring state of the card surface, and changes the content of the process of outputting the identification number according to the result, so that the card is copied. For example, the effect of preventing unauthorized use due to the above-mentioned factors is enhanced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front surface of a vending machine to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a control block diagram of the underage identification device.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a credit card.

FIG. 4 is a data configuration diagram of a credit card.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a password confirmation process in the underage identification device.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a minor confirmation process in the minor identification device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Coin insertion slot 2 ... Amount display 3 ... Return lever 4 ... Coin return slot 5 ... Minor identification device 6 ... Card reading part 7 ... Numeric keypad 8 ... Number display 9 ... Product selection button 10 ... Product exit 11 ... Product sample

Claims (17)

[Claims] 1. A data reading means for reading fixed data of a card on which data is recorded, and by performing a certain process on the data read by the data reading means,
A card identification number assigning device comprising: card identification number output means for outputting an identification number unique to a card; and number display means for displaying the identification number output by the card identification number output means. 2. A data reading means for reading fixed data of a card on which data is recorded, and by performing a certain process on the data read by the data reading means,
Card identification number output means for outputting an identification number unique to the card, number input means capable of inputting an arbitrary number, identification numbers output by the card identification number output means and numbers input from the number input means Number match detecting means for outputting a match signal when matched, based on the output of the number match detecting means, read the card at that time and authenticate that the user who operated the number input means is a valid user A user authentication device characterized by the above-mentioned. 3. A data reading means for reading fixed data of a card on which data is recorded, and performing a predetermined process on the data read by the data reading means.
Card identification number output means for outputting an identification number unique to the card, number display means for displaying the identification number output by the card identification number output means, number input means for inputting an arbitrary number, and the card identification number When the identification number output from the output unit matches the number input from the number input unit, the number reading unit outputs a match signal. In a card identification number confirmation mode, the card is read by the data reading unit. Is read, and the identification number output by the card identification number output means is displayed by the number display means. In the authentication mode, the card is read by the data reading means and output by the card identification number output means. The identification number is compared with the number input from the number input means by the number match detection means. Based on the force, the user authentication apparatus that time to read the card, characterized in that authenticates that the user who operates the number input means is an authorized user. 4. The user authentication apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the processing in the card identification number confirmation mode is started by operating a specific mode changeover switch. 5. The user authentication apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the processing of the card identification number confirmation mode is started by causing the data reading means to read control data of a card on which specific control data is written. . 6. The user authentication apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the processing in the card identification number confirmation mode is started by operating a specific mechanical key. 7. Operating the specific mode changeover switch, reading control data of a card on which specific control data is written by data reading means, or operating a specific mechanical key. 7. The user authentication apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the processing of the card identification number confirmation mode is started by inputting a password by the number input means. 8. The user authentication device according to claim 2, wherein said card identification number output means uses only a part of fixed data of said card. 9. The user authentication apparatus according to claim 8, wherein said card identification number output means uses data which is unchanged from the fixed data of said card even after updating the card. 10. The card identification number output means according to claim 2, wherein a card type is determined from fixed data of the card, and whether or not to output a card identification number is determined. User authentication device. 11. The user authentication apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the user authentication apparatus is used for identifying a minor in a vending machine. 12. The user authentication device according to claim 2, wherein the card has fixed data recorded thereon magnetically or electronically. 13. The user authentication apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the card has fixed data optically recorded on the surface or inside of the card. 14. The method according to claim 2, wherein fixed data magnetically or electronically recorded on the card and fixed data optically recorded on the surface or inside of the card are used in combination. 12. The user authentication apparatus according to any one of claims 11 to 11. 15. The user authentication device according to claim 2, wherein fixed data of the card is read without removing the card from a hand. 16. The method according to claim 2, wherein after the fixed data of the card is read by the data reading means, the processing is continued on condition that the card is removed from the data reading means. User authentication device. 17. The method according to claim 2, wherein the coloring state of the card surface is detected, and the content of the processing for outputting the identification number is changed according to the result.
A user authentication device according to any one of the above.