JP2001067535A - Electronic transaction system, equipment using the system and ic card used for the system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily complete a transaction processing in a short time and to improve the operability of an electronic transaction system, equipment using the system and an IC card used for the system. SOLUTION: This system is equipped with control means (10 to 12) which perform a transaction process according to customization information read by an IC card reading and writing means 13 and information selected by an input means 9. Then it is judged which of both the pieces of information is given priority and when it is judged that the customization information read by the IC card reading and writing means 13 is given priority to the information selected by the input means 9, the transaction process is performed without waiting for a choice by the input means on condition that there is the information matched with the customized information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic transaction system, a device using the same, and an IC card used for the same. The present invention relates to a device used and an IC card used for the device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional card-type vending machine, as shown in JP-A-3-185593, when a card is inserted into a card insertion slot, the card is stored in the card by a card reader / writer. Read the data that has been inserted, if the inserted card is valid, determine whether or not the product data is stored on the card,
When the product data is stored in the card, the illumination lamp of the product button corresponding to the product data is turned on, and in this state, the operation of the OK button, the cancel button, or the return lever is awaited, and when the OK button is operated. There is a method in which an amount adjustment process is performed in accordance with the price of product data stored in a card, and then the product specified by the product data is released to a product release port (prior art 1).

As a conventional card-type vending machine, as described in JP-A-2-39295, when a card storing sales merchandise data is inserted into a card slot, the merchandise is sold. The data is read by the card reader / writer together with the monetary data and sent to the card control unit.The card control unit sends the monetary data to the main control unit in response to the command signal of the main control unit. Based on the determination as to whether or not sales are possible, a command signal requesting a selection signal of a beverage to be sold is output to the common line, and the door control unit responds to this command signal. Unless the push button is pressed, only the response signal is returned and data ( Selection signal)
When the door controller returns only a response signal for a certain period of time in this way, the main controller outputs a command signal different from the command signal, and the card controller responds to this signal. In some cases, the merchandise data stored in the card together with the response signal is sent to the main controller, and as a result, the main controller sells the merchandise based on the sales data (prior art 2).

Further, a POS using a conventional IC card
As a terminal, a plurality of decision means such as electronic money, credit and point service are used as a settlement means, and when a user makes a settlement using an IC card,
There is one in which a selection button of a POS terminal is pressed to select a settlement means (prior art 3).

[0005]

However, according to the prior art 1, after reading the data stored in the card by the card reader / writer, the illumination lamp of the product button corresponding to the product data is turned on. O in this state
If the K button is not operated and the OK button is not operated, the payment processing and the release of the product are not performed. Therefore, it is troublesome to operate the OK button without fail. It cannot be completed in time.

Further, in the case of the prior art 2, since the product is not sold unless a certain period of time elapses after the product data is read by the card reader / writer, this fixed value is maintained until the product is sold. This delays the time, and the sales process cannot be completed in a short time.

[0007] Furthermore, the prior art 3 has the trouble that the user has to select from among a plurality of selection buttons of the POS terminal a device that matches the settlement means stored in the IC card for the user. .

[0008] A first object of the present invention is to preferentially perform one of a transaction process based on customization information stored in an IC card and a transaction process based on information selected by an input means. In addition, the transaction processing based on the customization information stored in the IC card can be completed easily and in a short time without waiting for the selection of the input means. An object of the present invention is to provide a device and an IC card used for the device.

[0009] A second object of the present invention is to recognize a settlement means in combination with reading of an IC card, and to perform a transaction process matching the recognized settlement means.
It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic transaction system which can perform transaction processing with a simple operation and is easy to use, a device using the same, and an IC card used for the electronic transaction system.

[0010]

A first feature of the present invention for achieving the above object is that an IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, and a storage for registering a plurality of pieces of information are provided. Means, input means for selecting from a plurality of information registered in the storage means,
Control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means includes: the customization information read by the IC card read / write means; If it is determined which of the information selected by the input means has priority, and if it is determined that the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means, the customization is performed. By comparing information with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, if there is a match, the transaction processing corresponding to the match is performed without waiting for selection by the input means. is there.

A second feature of the present invention is that an IC card read / write means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a storage means for registering a plurality of information, and a plurality of information registered in the storage means Input means for selecting from the IC card read / write means, and control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means comprises the IC card read / write means Determining whether to give priority to the customization information read by the input means or the information selected by the input means, and the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means before receiving the information selected by the input means. When the customization information is received, it is determined that this customization information has priority, and the IC card reading / writing means reads the information. If it is determined that the taken customization information is prioritized over the information selected by the input means, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is any matching information, the input means is used. The transaction processing is performed without waiting for the selection by the input means corresponding to the matching one without waiting for the selection.

A third feature of the present invention is that an IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a storage means for registering a plurality of information, and a plurality of information registered in the storage means Input means for selecting from the following; display means for displaying instructions relating to commercial transactions; and control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means and the information selected by the input means. The control means includes:
It is determined which of the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means and the information selected by the input means has priority, and the IC card reading / writing means receives the information selected by the input means before receiving the information selected by the input means. When the read customization information is received, it is determined that the customization information is prioritized, and the display unit displays the contents related to the priority of the determination unit before the determination unit determines the priority order. If it is determined that the customization information read by the card reading / writing means has higher priority than the information selected by the input means, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is a match. It is configured to perform the transaction processing corresponding to a matching one without waiting for selection by the input means. In the door.

A fourth feature of the present invention is that an IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a plurality of insertion means for inserting the IC card, and a storage means for registering a plurality of information. And input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and control means for performing transaction processing based on the customized information read by the IC card reading / writing means and the information selected by the input means. Wherein the control means comprises:
It is determined that the customization information inserted by the specific insertion means of the insertion means and read by the IC card reading / writing means is given priority over the information selected by the input means, and is inserted by the specific insertion means. When the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means is determined to be prioritized, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is a match, the input means means The transaction processing corresponding to the matching one is performed without waiting for the selection.

A fifth feature of the present invention is that an IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a plurality of inserting means for inserting the IC card into the IC card reading / writing means, Card detecting means for detecting that an IC card has been inserted into the means, storage means for registering a plurality of pieces of information, input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and reading and writing means for the IC card. Control means for performing a transaction process based on the read customization information and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means includes an I inserted by a specific one of the plurality of insertion means.
The C card is detected by the card detecting means, the customizing information is determined to be prioritized over the information selected by the input means, and the I information inserted by the specific inserting means is determined.
If it is determined that priority is given in response to the C card customization information, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means. The above-described transaction processing corresponding to the transaction is performed.

A sixth feature of the present invention is that an IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a plurality of inserting means for inserting the IC card into the IC card reading / writing means, Card detecting means for detecting that an IC card has been inserted into the means, storage means for registering a plurality of pieces of information, input means for selecting from the plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and reading and writing means for the IC card. Control means for performing a transaction process based on the read customization information and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means includes an I inserted by a specific one of the plurality of insertion means.
The C card is detected by the card detection means, the customization information is determined to have priority over the information selected by the input means, and the customization information read by the IC card read / write means is selected by the input means. If it is determined that the customized information is prioritized, the customized information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is a matched one, the customized information is matched without waiting for selection by the input means. The transaction processing is performed, and when the customization information of the IC card inserted by the insertion means other than the specific insertion means is received, the transaction processing is performed based on the information selected by the input means. I did it.

A seventh feature of the present invention is that a plurality of IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a storage means for registering a plurality of information, and a plurality of information registered in the storage means are provided. Input means for selecting from the information of the IC card, and control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means and the information selected by the input means. Determining that the customization information read by the specific IC card reading / writing means in the IC card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means; and the customization information read by the specific IC card reading / writing means When the customization information is received, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means to match. It shall is to you configured to perform the transaction processing corresponding to that match without waiting for selection in the input unit, if any.

An eighth feature of the present invention resides in that two IC card reading / writing means arranged above and below for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information,
A single insertion means for inserting a card between the reading and writing means of the IC card, a storage means in which a plurality of pieces of information are registered, an input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, Control means for performing transaction processing based on the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means specifies one of the two IC card reading / writing means When it is determined that the customized information read by the read IC card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means, and when the customized information read by the specified IC card reading / writing means is received, This customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is a match, the selection by the input means is made. Correspond to those that meet certain that was configured to perform the transaction processing without waiting.

It is preferable that the customized information includes at least one of merchandise information and payment means information, and the information registered in the storage means includes at least one of merchandise information and payment means information.

A ninth feature of the present invention is that a plurality of IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information including a settlement means, an input means for inputting an instruction relating to a transaction, and the IC card reading / writing means Control means for performing transaction processing based on the customization information read by the means, the control means recognizing a paired settlement means for each of the plurality of IC card reading / writing means, and When read by one of the read / write means, the transaction processing corresponding to the one corresponding to the settlement means paired with the IC card read / write means is performed.

A tenth feature of the present invention resides in that an IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information including a settlement means, a plurality of insertion means for inserting the IC card, and an instruction relating to a transaction. Input means for inputting, and control means for performing transaction processing based on the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means, wherein the control means recognizes a paired settlement means for each of the plurality of insertion means. If the IC card is inserted by one of the insertion means and read by the IC card reading / writing means, the transaction processing corresponding to the settlement means paired with the insertion means is performed. In the configuration.

Preferably, the transaction process includes at least one of a settlement process, a merchandise discharge process, a sales history update process, and a balance confirmation process. Preferably, the IC card has electronic money information or premium points and customization information, and the IC card reading / writing means increases or decreases the electronic money information or premium points of the IC card during the transaction processing.

An eleventh feature of the present invention is that an IC card read / write means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information including product information, a storage means for registering a plurality of product information, Input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of product information, display means for displaying an instruction relating to a commercial transaction, discharging means for discharging stored goods, customizing information read by the IC card reading / writing means, and the input means. Control means for performing a settlement process and a product discharge process based on the selected information, wherein the control means determines which one of the customized information read by the IC card reading / writing means and the information selected by the input means. Judge whether to give priority and the IC
If it is determined that the customization information read by the card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of product information registered in the storage means, and matching product information is determined. If there is, the vending machine is configured to perform a settlement process and a product discharge process corresponding to a matching product without waiting for selection by the input means.

A twelfth feature of the present invention resides in that a plurality of IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information including a settlement means,
A plurality of insertion means for inserting the IC card in pair with the card reading / writing means, an input means for inputting an instruction relating to a transaction, a display means for displaying an instruction relating to a commercial transaction,
Control means for performing a payment process based on the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means, wherein the control means recognizes a paired payment means for each of the plurality of insertion means, and The POS terminal is configured to perform the payment processing corresponding to the payment means paired with the insertion means when inserted by one of the insertion means and read by the IC card reading / writing means.

A thirteenth feature of the present invention is that a plurality of IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information of a plurality of settlement means including balance information, and a pair of the IC card reading / writing means. A plurality of insertion means for inserting the IC card, a display means for displaying balance information of the IC card read by the IC card read / write means, and a balance display based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means. Control means for performing processing, the control means recognizing a paired settlement means for each of the plurality of insertion means, the IC card is inserted by one of the insertion means, and the IC card reading and writing means A balance display terminal configured to perform the balance display processing of the settlement means paired with the insertion means when the information is read. Located in.

A fourteenth feature of the present invention is that an IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card, a storage means for registering a plurality of product information, and a selection from a plurality of product information registered in the storage means. Input means, display means for displaying instructions relating to commercial transactions, discharge means for discharging stored goods, and goods discharge processing based on information read by the IC card reading / writing means and information selected by the input means. Is used in a vending machine having control means for performing customization, storing customization information including product information classified for each product category, and customizing information read by the IC card reading / writing means and selected by the input means. Information and the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means is input to the input means. If it is determined that priority is given to the information selected in the step, the customized information is compared with a plurality of pieces of product information registered in the storage unit, and if there is product information of a matching product category, selection by the input unit is performed. An IC card configured to be controlled by the control means so as to perform a product discharging process corresponding to a matching product without waiting.

A fifteenth feature of the present invention is that an IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card, a storage means for registering a plurality of product information, and a selection from a plurality of product information registered in the storage means. Input means, display means for displaying instructions relating to commercial transactions, discharge means for discharging stored goods, and goods discharge processing based on information read by the IC card reading / writing means and information selected by the input means. And customizing information including merchandise information classified into merchandise categories, prioritized for a plurality of merchandise in the category, and stored in the IC card. Determining which of the customized information read by the means and the information selected by the input means has priority, and reading and writing the IC card. If it is determined that the customization information read by the means has higher priority than the information selected by the input means, the customization information is compared by comparing the plurality of product information registered in the storage means from the highest priority order and matches. An IC card configured to be controlled by the control means so as to perform a product discharge process corresponding to a matching product without waiting for selection by the input means if there is product information of a product category to be executed.

[0027]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the same reference numerals in the drawings of the respective embodiments indicate the same or corresponding components.

First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a transaction system in a vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view of a vending machine using the transaction system of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a user used in the vending machine of FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating the operation of the vending machine shown in FIG.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining the program processing in the arithmetic processing unit of the vending machine in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, an overall configuration of a vending machine and a transaction system used for the vending machine will be described.

In FIG. 1, 1 is a vending machine, 2 is an IC card for a store that manages the vending machine, 3 is an electronic money information storage section containing money amount information, 4 is an ID number storage section, and 5 is an ID number storage section.
Is an arithmetic processing unit, 6 is a connection unit, 7 is an IC card read / write unit, 8 is a display unit, 9 is an input unit, 10 is an arithmetic processing unit, 11
Is a coin mechanism control unit, 12 is a product discharge mechanism control unit, 13
Denotes an IC card read / write unit, 14 denotes an IC card detection unit, 1
5 is a user IC card, 16 is a connection unit, 17 is an arithmetic processing unit, 18 is an ID number storage unit, 19 is an electronic money information storage unit including money amount information, 20 is a customization information storage unit, and 24 is a sales history storage. And a product information storage unit 39.

In FIG. 2, 1 is a vending machine, 8
Is a display for displaying a message such as price information, 9 is an input for selecting a product, 9a is a product name display, and 25 is an IC.
Reference numeral 26 denotes an insertion port provided with a card insertion means, and a product take-out port.

In the vending machine 1 of the first embodiment, the read / write section 13 for the user and the IC card insertion slot 25 are one example. Inside the vending machine 1, there is a store IC
The card 2 is stored. In the store IC card 2, the connection unit 6 provided inside is connected to the store read / write unit 7 in the vending machine, and through the store read / write unit 7,
The information in the store IC card is supplied to the arithmetic processing unit 10 and the information in the arithmetic processing unit 10 is stored in the store IC card 2.
Supplied to As described above, the read / write unit 7 reads and writes information on the IC card 2, and constitutes a store IC card read / write unit. The store IC card 2 has therein a connection unit 6, an arithmetic processing unit 5 connected thereto, and an electronic money information storage unit 3 connected thereto.
And a store ID number storage unit 4.

On the other hand, the user's IC card 15 has a connection section 16 provided inside thereof connected to the user's read / write section 13 in the vending machine, and the user's read / write section 13 through the user's read / write section 13. The information in the IC card is supplied to the arithmetic processing unit 10 and the arithmetic processing unit 1
The information of 0 is supplied to the IC card 15 for the user.
As described above, the read / write unit 13 reads and writes information on the IC card 13 and uses the IC
Construct card reading / writing means. In this case, the IC card 15 for the user is inserted into the IC card slot 2 of the vending machine 1.
5 and insert the IC card 15 into the IC
The information is sent to the card read / write unit 13 to read the information in the IC card, and the card detection unit 14 detects the insertion of the IC card 15 and transmits a detection signal to the arithmetic processing unit 10. The user's IC card 15 has a connection unit 16, an operation processing unit 17 connected thereto, an ID number storage unit 18, an electronic money information storage unit 19, and a customization information storage unit connected thereto. And Note that the IC card insertion slot 25 is arranged at the center of the front surface of the vending machine 1 adjacent to the display unit 8.

The arithmetic processing section 10 includes a read / write section 7 for a store, a display section 8, an input section 9, a coin mechanism control section 11, a product discharge mechanism control section 12, an IC card read / write section 13 for a user, a card detection section. Unit 14, sales history storage unit 24,
And a product information storage unit 39. The arithmetic processing display unit 10, the coin mechanism control unit 11, and the commodity discharging mechanism control unit 12 constitute control means of the vending machine 1. The display unit 8 is arranged at the center of the front panel of the vending machine 1 and constitutes display means for displaying an instruction relating to commercial transactions. The input unit 9 is a display unit 8 on the front panel of the vending machine 1.
A plurality of push buttons are arranged just above the card insertion slot 25, and constitute input means. A product name display section 9a is provided corresponding to each push-button input section. When the user selects a desired product, the desired product can be selected by pressing a desired product on the input unit 9 attached to the front panel of the vending machine 1. In this case, information on the selected product is sent to the arithmetic processing unit 10. Further, guidance information for the user is sent to and displayed on the display unit 8 attached to the front panel. The product outlet 26 is arranged below the front panel of the vending machine 1. The merchandise information storage unit 39 stores barcode information of merchandise stored in the vending machine 1 and a correspondence table of stock merchandise, and constitutes storage means. The product information storage unit 39 may be built in the arithmetic processing unit 10.

The user uses the vending machine 1
Payment can be made with coins, bills, and electronic money, but in the case of coins and bills, the coin mechanism control unit 11 performs a payment process. Note that the coin and bill insertion slot is omitted in FIG. On the other hand, when making payment by electronic money,
Under the control of the arithmetic processing unit 10, a settlement process is performed between the store card 2 and the user card 15. After the settlement process, the product desired by the user is discharged, but the product is discharged by the product discharge control unit 12 and the product outlet 2
From 6, the user can receive the goods. Also,
The sales history storage unit 24 stores information such as how many products are sold and how many. Although the example of the vending machine that handles coins, bills, and electronic money has been described above, a vending machine that handles either one of coins and bills and electronic money, or only electronic money may be used.

Referring to FIG. 3, user IC card 15
The following describes the customization information.

As shown in FIG. 3A, data of a registered product name is registered in the customization information storage section 20 stored in the IC card 15 for the user. The vending machine 1 reads the contents of the customization information storage unit 20 and treats the read product name as a registered product name. In order for each vending machine or the like to read the customization information of the IC card 15, , I in a unified format
It is necessary to store customization information in the C card 15. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3A, for example, each vending machine is classified for each product to be handled, a representative item is determined, and the relationship between the number and the item is shared. FIG.
In the example of FIG. No. 1 is drinking water; 2 is tobacco, No. 2 No. 3 is a telephone; 4 is the case of a railway ticket.

The user can register desired products for each item in the IC card 15. For example, if a number described in a bar code of each product is registered, the product name can be shared. When the vending machine reads the data, it reads the registered product name of the number (item) to which it belongs, and can easily recognize the desired product name from the read barcode number. it can.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the user can register a plurality of product names in each item and assign a priority to each product. In this way, the registered merchandise name of the item to which the vending machine belongs is read, and the desired merchandise is recognized in descending order of priority. As a result, for example, even if the vending machine does not handle the product with the first priority, if it handles the product with the second priority, it can be recognized as a desired product, Usability can be further improved.

Further, an IC card for the user is stored in FIG.
As shown in (c), a point value is stored in addition to the item and the registered product name, and for example, when a registered product is purchased, the point value is automatically added for each purchase, thereby further improving usability. I do.

FIG. 3 also shows an example in which a telephone number or a railway ticket is stored as an item. Used when purchasing a product. For example, by registering the code of the nearest station at home in the column of railway ticket, the ticket vending machine can calculate the fare from the station where you are going to your home and purchase the ticket of the required fee automatically Therefore, convenience can be obtained.
Here, in FIG. 3A, a station name code used in a timetable or the like is used as a station name, and in FIG. 3B, two station name codes are stored. And use the second priority in the afternoon so that you can buy different tickets for going and returning.

The user IC card shown in FIG. 3 is applied to each embodiment described later other than the first embodiment of the present invention.

The specific operation of the vending machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

When the process is started (101), first, "insert an IC card," which describes the operation and the priority order, is displayed on the display unit 8 of the vending machine. Alternatively, select a product. Is processed (102), the message is displayed on the display unit 8, and it is determined whether or not the push button of the input unit 9 is pressed (103). With user IC
The state of determining whether or not the card 15 is inserted (115) is maintained. Here, when the user presses a push button of a desired product, for example, a desired drink, a message display process of "Please insert an IC card" requesting insertion of the IC card 15 is performed ( 104), it is displayed on the display unit 8, and the IC card 15 for the user is displayed.
Is determined (105). Here, when the user inserts the IC card 15 into the insertion slot 25, display processing of a message "Please wait" is performed (106), and transaction processing inside the vending machine starts.

In the transaction processing inside the vending machine, first, the balance of the electronic money information in the IC card 15 for the user is read (107), and thereafter, the amount of the desired commodity is compared with the above balance ( 108). If settlement is possible by this comparison, the user's IC card 1
Payment processing is performed in which the amount of the product is subtracted from 5 (109). Then, a product discharging process is performed (11).
0), the product selected by the user is discharged from the product discharge control unit 12, and the product desired by the user can be received from the product outlet 26. Next, a process of updating the sales history storage unit 24 in the vending machine, for example, a process of updating logs such as a sales amount and a sales date and time is performed (1).
11). Thereafter, the IC card 15 for the user is ejected (112), the IC card 15 is returned from the card insertion slot 25, and a message "Thank you." Is displayed (113). The transaction processing inside the vending machine ends (114). On the other hand, the result of comparing the amount of the desired product with the balance (10
8) If the balance is insufficient, display processing of a message "Balance is insufficient" explaining that settlement is impossible due to insufficient balance is performed (120), and discharge processing of the IC card 15 for the user is performed. (112).

Also, the user IC card 1 described above is used.
If the user inserts the IC card 15 prior to the selection of a product by the push button of the input unit 9 in the state (115) in which the presence or absence of the card insertion is determined (115), the user's IC card 15 A process of reading information in the customization information storage unit 20 is performed (11).
6). Here, it is determined whether or not the product is registered in the customization information storage unit 20 of the IC card 15 and whether the registered product is stored in the product information storage unit 39 of the vending machine (117). If this determination condition is satisfied, the transaction processing immediately proceeds to the inside of the vending machine without waiting for the selection of a product by the input means 9 (10).
6) After performing the above-described transaction processing, the processing is terminated (114). If the above determination process is not satisfied,
When the product is not registered in the customization information storage unit 39 of the C card 15 or when there is no stock of the registered product, a message of “Please select a product” requesting selection of a product is displayed. Processing is performed (11
8) Then, it is displayed on the display unit 8, and it is determined whether or not the push button of the input unit 9 has been pressed (119). Here, when the user presses the push button of the input unit 9,
The transaction processing is performed inside the vending machine (106), and after the transaction processing is performed, the processing is terminated (114).

Referring to FIG. 5, the program processing of the arithmetic processing unit of the vending machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

When the process is started (501), it is determined whether or not a product button has been pressed (502). If not, it is determined whether or not a card has been inserted (504). Until this state is maintained. When the user first presses the product selection button, the arithmetic processing unit 1
0 determines whether or not the IC card 15 has been inserted (50).
3) Wait for the IC card 15 to be inserted. Here, when the IC card 15 is inserted, the arithmetic processing unit 10 activates a payment program such as electronic money to perform a payment process (50).
6). When the settlement process is completed normally (507), the product discharge program is started to perform the product discharge process (508), and the product selected by the user with the select button is discharged to the product outlet 26 and the process ends. Yes (50
9).

On the other hand, if the user inserts the IC card 15 first after the processing is started,
0 activates a product registration program to identify a product registered in the IC card 15 (505). in this case,
The arithmetic processing unit 10 determines which product should be discharged based on the correspondence table of the product information storage unit 39 in which the correspondence table between the barcode information of the product and the stock product is stored. Note that FIG. 5 does not describe a process when a product is not registered in the IC card 15, but in that case, requests the user to select a product and continues the process. Next, the arithmetic processing unit 10 starts up a payment program such as electronic money and performs a payment process (506). When the settlement process is completed normally (507), the product discharge program is started to perform the product discharge process (508). (509).

As described above, when the user wants to select and purchase a desired product from the selection button 9, the user can first purchase the product by pressing the selection button and then insert the IC card 15 for the user. Becomes On the other hand, when the user wants to purchase a product registered in the user's IC card 15 in advance, the user inserts the IC card 15 first, so that the IC card 15 can be immediately stored in the IC card 15 without selecting the product from the selection button 9. You can purchase registered products.

In the first embodiment of the present invention described above, control means for performing transaction processing based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means 13 and the information selected by the input means 9 are provided. By judging which of the information is prioritized, one of the transaction processing based on the customization information stored in the IC card 15 and the transaction processing based on the information selected by the input unit 9 is prioritized. It can be performed in a convenient manner and is easy to use.

When the control means determines that the customization information read by the IC card read / write means 13 has priority over the information selected by the input means 9, the customization information is stored in a plurality of storage locations registered in the storage means 39. Compared with the information, if there is a match, the transaction processing is performed without waiting for the selection by the input means 9, thereby giving priority to the transaction processing based on the customization information stored in the IC card 15. The transaction processing can be completed easily and in a short time, and the usability is good.

Further, when the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means 13 is received before the information selected by the input means 9 is received, it is determined that the customization information has priority, so that the reading / writing means 13 can be provided in a plurality. The priority order can be determined without providing, and a simpler configuration can be achieved.

Further, by displaying the contents relating to the priority order of the judging means on the display means before judging the priority order by the judging means, the settlement processing desired by the user can be easily and reliably performed, and the usability is improved. Good.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a transaction system in a vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a front view of the vending machine of FIG. 6, and FIG. is there. In the second embodiment, the description of the same parts as in the first embodiment will not be repeated.

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the vending machine 21 of the second embodiment is provided with a plurality of insertion ports for inserting a user IC card 15 and a plurality of reading / writing means. This is different from the vending machine 1 of the first embodiment described above. That is, the insertion port and the reading / writing means in the second embodiment are specifically composed of two insertion ports A27 and B28, two IC card reading / writing sections A22 and IC card reading / writing section B23. The two insertion ports A27 and B28 are juxtaposed at the center of the front panel of the vending machine 21 adjacent to the display unit 8. The customization information in the IC card 15 for the user is stored in the IC card reading / writing unit A22 or the IC card reading / writing unit A22.
It is read from the card read / write unit 23. Further, the IC card detection unit 14 detects that the IC card 15 has been inserted into the IC card insertion slot A27 or the insertion slot B28, and inserts the IC card 15 into the arithmetic processing unit 10. IC card slot B28
Is a specific IC card insertion slot, and when inserted and read therefrom, processing is performed based on the read customization information prior to selection of the input unit.

A specific operation of the vending machine 21 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.

The operation of the vending machine 21 according to the second embodiment
The insertion slot into which the C card 15 is inserted is a specific insertion slot B28.
And whether the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means should be given priority or the information selected by the input means 9 should be given priority to carry out the corresponding transaction processing. This is different from that of the first embodiment.
That is, when the processing is started (201), the IC card 15
The message "Please insert an IC card." Is displayed (202), requesting insertion of the message (202).
Is displayed, and it is determined whether or not the user's IC card 15 has been inserted (203). Here, when the user inserts the IC card 15, the IC card 1
It is determined whether or not No. 5 has been inserted into the IC card insertion slot A27 (204). When the IC card 15 is inserted into the IC card insertion slot A27, a message for selecting a product, "Please select a product." Is displayed (205), and the message is displayed on the display unit. Then, a state is determined in which it is determined whether or not the push button of the input unit 9 is pressed (206).
Here, when the user selects a desired product, a process of displaying a message "Please wait" is performed (207), and transaction processing inside the vending machine starts.

As processing inside the vending machine, first,
The balance of the electronic money information in the IC card 15 for the user is read (208), and thereafter, the balance of the desired commodity is compared with the balance (209). If settlement is possible by this comparison, settlement processing is performed in which the amount of the commodity is deducted from the IC card 15 for the user (2).
10). Then, a product discharge process is performed (211), and the product selected by the user is discharged by the product discharge control unit 12, and the product desired by the user can be received from the product outlet 26. Next, a process of updating the sales history storage unit 24 in the vending machine is performed, and a process of updating a log such as a sales amount, a sales date and time is performed (212). After that, the IC card 15 for the user is ejected (213), the IC card 15 is returned from the card insertion slot A27, and the message "Thank you" is displayed (214).
The transaction processing inside the vending machine ends. On the other hand, the result of comparing the amount of the desired product with the balance (20)
9) If the balance is insufficient, display processing of a message of "insufficient balance" indicating that settlement is not possible due to insufficient balance is performed (220), and the user IC card 15 is discharged and forced. End.

The user IC card 1 described above
When the user inserts the IC card 15 into the IC card insertion slot B28 in the state (203) in which the presence / absence of the card insertion is determined, the user IC card 15
Of the information in the customization information storage unit 20 is performed (216). Here, IC card 1
It is determined whether or not the product is registered in the customization information storage unit 20 of No. 5 and the registered product is stored in the product information storage unit 39 of the vending machine (21).
7). If this determination condition is satisfied, the transaction process immediately proceeds to the inside of the vending machine without waiting for the selection of a product by the input means 9 (207), and after the transaction process described above is performed, the process is terminated. I do. If the above determination process is not satisfied, that is, if the product is not registered in the customization information 20 of the IC card 15, or if the registered product is out of stock, the user is requested to select a product. A message "Please select" is displayed (218), the message is displayed on the display unit 8, and it is determined whether the push button of the input unit 9 has been pressed (2).
19). Here, when the user presses the push button of the input unit 9, the transaction processing is performed inside the vending machine (20).
7), after performing the transaction processing, end the processing (21)
5).

As described above, when the user wants to select and purchase a desired product from the selection button 9, insert the IC card 15 into the IC card insertion slot A, and then press the selection button 9 for the desired product. Will be available for purchase. On the other hand, if the user wants to purchase a product registered in the user's IC card 15 in advance, the specified IC card insertion slot B
When the IC card 15 is inserted into the
The registered product can be purchased immediately without further selecting the product.

Even when there are two IC card insertion slots A and B as shown in FIG. 6, data may be read and written as one IC card reading and writing section as shown in FIG. In this case, similar transaction processing can be performed by the card detection section 14 detecting which insertion slot the IC card is inserted from and switching the processing accordingly.

In the second embodiment of the present invention described above, the customizing information inserted by the specific inserting means 28 of the inserting means 27 and 28 and read by the IC card reading / writing means 23 is selected by the input means 9. By performing a simple operation of selecting the specific insertion means 28 and reading the IC card 15 by deciding to give priority to the received information, the transaction processing based on the customized information of the IC card 15 is performed with priority. , And the convenience can be improved.

Further, the IC card 15 inserted by a specific one of the plurality of insertion means is inserted into the card detection means 1.
4 to determine that the customization information has higher priority than the information selected by the input means 9. The transaction processing based on the 15 pieces of customization information can be preferentially performed, and the usability can be improved.

Further, when the customization information of the IC card 15 inserted by the insertion means other than the specific insertion means is received, the transaction processing is performed based on the information selected by the input means 9. The desired transaction processing can be performed by inserting the IC card 15 into insertion means other than the specific insertion means, and the convenience can be improved.

Note that the first embodiment of the present invention of the second embodiment of the present invention
In the configuration common to the embodiment, the same effects as those of the first embodiment of the present invention can be obtained.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
Explanation will be made using 0. FIG. 9 is a schematic sectional view of a read / write means used in the vending machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the vending machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. In the description of the third embodiment, the overlapping description of the parts common to the second embodiment will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, the vending machine of the third embodiment has a single insertion slot 25 provided with a means for inserting an IC card 15 for a user. The difference from the second embodiment is that the read / write means 22 and 23 of the card 15 are provided in a pair facing up and down. That is, when the contact portion of the IC card 15 for the user is inserted with the contact portion on the upper side, the customization information in the IC card is read from the upper IC card read / write portion A22, and the IC card 15 with the contact portion on the lower side. Is inserted, the customization information in the IC card is read from the lower IC card read / write unit B23. The lower IC card read / write unit B23 is a specific IC card read / write unit, and when it is read, processing is performed based on the read customization information prior to selection of the input unit. 29 is I
This is the case of the C card read / write unit.

The operation of the vending machine of the third embodiment is as shown in FIG.
Instead of determining whether or not it has been inserted into the card slot,
It differs from that of the second embodiment in that it determines whether or not the IC card 15 has been read by a specific read / write unit. That is, when the process is started and the IC card is inserted,
It is determined whether the card 15 has been read by the upper IC card read / write unit A22 (204).
The customization information of the card 15 is read (216),
This is processed as customization information read by the lower IC card read / write unit B23, which is a specific read / write unit, prior to product selection in the input unit 9.

As described above, when the user wants to select and purchase a desired product, the user inserts the contact portion of the IC card 15 into the IC card insertion slot 25 with the contact portion facing upward.
By pressing the selection button of the desired product, purchase is possible.
On the other hand, when the user wants to purchase a pre-registered product, the user inserts the IC card 15 into the IC card insertion slot 25 with the contact portion of the IC card 15 facing down, so that the product can be registered immediately without selecting the product using the selection button. You can purchase the product.

In the third embodiment of the present invention described above, the customization information read by the specified read / write means 23 of the plurality of read / write means 22 and 23 has priority over the information selected by the input means 9. By making such a determination, a simple operation of selecting the specified read / write means 23 and reading the IC card 15 can be performed.
The transaction processing based on the customization information of the IC card 15 can be preferentially performed, and the usability can be improved.

The two IC card reading / writing means 22 and 23 arranged vertically and the insertion slot 25 for inserting the IC card 15 between them are provided with one insertion means.
By determining that the customized information read by one of the specified IC card read / write means 23 of the C card read / write means 22 and 23 has priority over the information selected by the input means 9, a simple configuration is achieved. The transaction processing based on the customization information of the IC card 15 can be preferentially performed, and the usability can be improved.

In the above, the embodiment in which the commodity is purchased by the vending machine using the customized data stored in the IC card has been described. Here, a method of registering the customized information in the customized information storage unit 20 will be described.

When registering a desired product in the IC card 15, for example, a registration button is provided in the vending machine, and when the user presses the registration button and then the product button, the selected product is registered. I do. When the user selects and purchases a product, the product may be registered each time. On the other hand, a user may register customization information by himself using a personal computer or an electronic wallet terminal.

Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
3 will be described. FIG. 11 is a view showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram of a transaction system configuration in an OS terminal, and FIG.
13 is a perspective view of the POS terminal, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the POS terminal of FIG.

Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, the overall configuration of the POS terminal and the transaction system used therefor will be described.

In FIG. 11, reference numeral 40 denotes a POS terminal;
Is a store IC card, 42 is an electronic money information storage unit, 4
3 is an ID number storage unit, 44 is an arithmetic processing unit, 45 is a connection unit, 46 is a read / write unit, 47 is a display unit, 48 is an input unit,
49 is an arithmetic processing unit which constitutes a control means, 50 is a sales history storage unit, 51 is an IC card read / write unit A, 52 is I
The C card read / write units B and 53 are card detection units.

In FIG. 12, reference numeral 40 denotes a POS terminal, 47 denotes a display unit, 48 denotes an input unit, 71 denotes an IC card insertion slot A provided with an insertion means, and 72 denotes an IC card provided with an insertion means.
This is the card insertion slot B.

Examples of the settlement means performed by the POS terminal 40 using the IC card 15 include credit, electronic money, a debit card, a premium point service independently performed by a store, and the like. As described above, when there are a plurality of payment means that can be selected by the user, before payment, the user
Conventionally, the user selects a payment method by pressing a selection button of the input unit 48 of the OS terminal 40, or the user tells the clerk the payment method, and the clerk selects the model of the POS terminal 40 to select the payment method. ing. Therefore, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, two IC card insertion ports of the POS terminal 40, for example, two IC card insertion ports A71 and B72 are provided, and for example, the IC card 15 is inserted into the insertion port A71. In this case, payment is made by electronic money, and when inserted into the insertion slot B72, processing is performed so that the payment means is recognized for each insertion position, that is, insertion means or reading / writing means corresponding to the insertion position, such as payment by credit. I do. As a result, since the settlement means can be selected at the card insertion position, the operation can be simplified as compared with the related art.

Referring to FIG. 13, P in the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described.
A specific operation of the OS terminal will be described.

When the processing is started (401), for example, the clerk inputs the amount, the amount is displayed on the display unit 47 (402), and the request for insertion of the IC card 15 is made.
Please insert a card. Is displayed (403), the message is displayed on the display unit 47, and it is determined whether or not the user IC card 15 is inserted (4).
04) state. Here, when the user enters the IC card 15
When paying by the card, if the card is inserted into either the IC card insertion slot A71 or the insertion slot B72,
It is determined whether or not the C card 15 has been inserted into the IC card insertion slot A71 (405). When the IC card 15 is inserted into the insertion slot A71, the IC card 15 is recognized as a payment unit set in the insertion unit or the reading / writing unit A paired with the insertion slot A71, in this embodiment, a payment unit to process electronic money. Then, the message "Please wait" message is displayed (406), and after the balance in the user's IC card is read (407), a payment process matching the recognized payment means is performed. . That is, it is determined whether or not settlement is possible with the read balance (408). If settlement is possible, settlement processing by electronic money is performed between the user IC card 15 and the store IC card 41 (step 408). 4
10). Then, after the sales history is updated (41
1) The IC card 15 is ejected (412), and the process ends (414). If the settlement is not possible due to the shortage of the balance, after the message of the shortage of the balance is displayed (409), I
The C card is ejected (412), and the process is forcibly terminated (414).

On the other hand, when the IC card 15 is inserted into the insertion slot B72, the settlement means set to the insertion means or the reading / writing means B paired with the insertion slot B72, that is, the credit should be processed in this embodiment. Recognizing it as a payment method,
A payment process that matches the recognized payment means is performed.
That is, an input of a personal identification number is requested (415). When the personal identification number is entered (416), the personal identification number registered in the IC card is read (418), and when the personal identification number matches the registered value (419). ), A credit settlement process is performed (410). If they do not match, a message indicating that the passwords do not match is displayed (420), and then the IC card 15
Is discharged (412), and the process ends (414).

As described above, it is possible to recognize and process payment means, that is, a payment application, based on the insertion position of the IC card 15.

In the fourth embodiment of the present invention described above, each of the plurality of IC card reading / writing means 51, 52 recognizes a paired settlement means, and the IC card 15 recognizes one of the IC card reading / writing means 51, 52. When read by the IC card read / write means 51, 52, the transaction processing matching the payment means paired with the IC card reading / writing means 51, 52 is performed, so that the payment processing can be performed by a simple operation, and the usability is improved. It can be good.

Further, a pair of settlement means is recognized for each of the plurality of insertion means, and when the IC card 15 is inserted by one of the insertion means and read by the IC card reading / writing means 51, 52, the insertion is performed. By performing the transaction processing that matches the settlement means paired with the means, the settlement processing can be performed with a simple operation, and the usability can be improved.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a plan view of a balance display terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In the fifth embodiment, the overlapping description of the parts common to the fourth embodiment will be omitted.

In FIG. 14, reference numeral 54 denotes an IC for a user.
A card, 55 is a balance display terminal, 56 is a display unit, and 57 is an input unit. The balance display terminal 55 simply performs a process of reading and displaying the balance and the transaction history without performing the settlement process. As in the case of the above-described fourth embodiment,
The payment application can be recognized at the insertion position. In other words, when inserted from the A side, the balance of the electronic money is read and displayed, while when inserted from the B side, the point value (royalty application) is read and displayed.

Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a front view of a vending machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In the sixth embodiment, a duplicate description of a portion common to the first embodiment will be omitted.

The vending machine 58 of the sixth embodiment is capable of performing transaction processing by a plurality of decision means.
The insertion ports 59 to 62 provided with the means for inserting the C card 15 are 3
It differs from the vending machine 1 of the first embodiment described above in that a plurality of payment applications are provided and different payment applications are selected for the respective insertion openings 59 to 62. That is, for example, when the IC card 15 is inserted into the insertion slot A59, the settlement with the electronic money A, the insertion slot B
60, payment with electronic money B, insertion slot C6
A different payment application is selected for each insertion slot, such as payment by credit when inserted into 1, and payment by a point service when inserted into the insertion slot D62. With this configuration, the user can select the payment means by a simple operation of inserting the IC card 15 into the insertion slot of the desired payment means without selecting the payment means with the selection button. Is good.

In the sixth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, in the procedure for inserting the IC card 15, a product registered in the IC card is selected, or the product is selected by a product selection button. It is possible to switch between selecting a product. That is, when the user presses the product selection button and then inserts the IC card 15, the payment is performed by the payment means corresponding to the insertion ports 59 to 62 into which the IC card 15 is inserted, and then the selected product is discharged. However, if the user inserts the IC card 15 first, the IC card 1
Payment is performed by payment means corresponding to the insertion ports 59 to 62 into which the IC card 5 is inserted, and thereafter, the merchandise registered in the IC card is discharged.

The same can be applied to public telephones. In this case, for example, when a card is inserted into the insertion slot A, the other party's number can be dialed freely. can do.

Further, a system using an IC card and a recording medium such as an MD can also be used. For example, application to a terminal in an electronic book system can be considered. In this case, the name of the magazine data to be subscribed every week is stored in the IC card, and when the IC card and the recording medium are inserted into the terminal, the latest data relating to the magazine registered in the IC card is automatically downloaded to the recording medium. be able to. Similarly, it is possible to automatically download music data of an artist registered in the IC card.

As described above, the present invention can be applied to various terminals using an IC card, and even in a device other than the vending machine and the POS terminal described above, the processing can be switched by the IC card insertion method. It can be done easily.

[0094]

According to the present invention, one of the transaction processing based on the customization information stored in the IC card and the transaction processing based on the information selected by the input means can be preferentially performed. An electronic transaction system that can easily and easily complete transaction processing based on customization information stored in an IC card without waiting for the selection of an input means, and is easy to use, and a device using the electronic transaction system. And an IC card used for the same.

Further, by recognizing the settlement means in combination with the reading of the IC card, and performing the transaction processing corresponding to the recognized settlement means, the transaction processing can be performed by a simple operation. It is possible to provide a user-friendly electronic transaction system, a device using the same, and an IC card used for the same.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a transaction system in a vending machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a vending machine using the transaction system of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of a user IC card used in the vending machine of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the vending machine in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a program process in an arithmetic processing unit of the vending machine in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a configuration diagram of a transaction system in a vending machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the vending machine of FIG. 6;

8 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the vending machine in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a schematic sectional view of a read / write means used in a vending machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the vending machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a configuration diagram of a transaction system in a POS terminal according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the POS terminal of FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the POS terminal in FIG. 11;

FIG. 14 is a plan view of a balance display terminal according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a front view of a vending machine according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Vending machine, 2 ... IC card for shops, 3 ... Electronic money information storage part, 4 ... ID number storage part, 5 ... Operation processing part,
6 ... connection unit, 7 ... IC card read / write unit, 8 ... display unit,
Reference numeral 9: input unit, 10: arithmetic processing unit, 11: coin mechanism control unit, 12: commodity ejection mechanism control unit, 13: IC card read / write unit, 14: IC card detection unit, 15: IC card for user, 16 ... Connection part, 17 ... arithmetic processing part, 18 ...
ID number storage unit, 19 ... electronic money information storage unit, 20 ...
Customization information storage unit, 21: vending machine, 22: I
C card read / write section A, 23 ... IC card read / write section B, 24 ... Sales history storage section, 25 ... IC card insertion slot, 26 ... Product takeout slot, 27 ... IC card insertion slot A, 28 ... IC card insertion slot B, 29: IC card read / write unit case, 40: POS terminal, 41: Store IC
Card, 42: Electronic money information storage unit, 43: ID number storage unit, 44: Operation processing unit, 45: Connection unit, 46: Read / write unit, 47: Display unit, 48: Input unit, 49: Operation processing unit, 50 ... Sales amount storage unit, 51 ... IC card read / write unit A, 52 ... IC card read / write unit B, 53 ... Card detection unit, 54 ... User IC card, 55 ... Balance display unit, 56 ... Display unit, 57 ... Input Section, 58: vending machine, 59-62: IC card insertion slot.

──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continued on the front page (51) Int.Cl. ⁷ Identification symbol FI Theme coat ゛ (Reference) G07F 7/08 R 9A001 (72) Inventor Shigeyuki Ito 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Pref. Hitachi, Ltd. Multimedia System Development Division (72) Inventor Minoru Takami 292, Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Hitachi, Ltd. Multimedia System Development Division (72) Inventor Yoshihiro Inoue Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture 292 Yoshida-cho, Ltd. Multimedia System Development Division, Hitachi, Ltd. (72) Inventor Tomomi Yamauchi 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan Multimedia System Development Division Hitachi, Ltd. (72) Inventor Inoue Masayuki 292 Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Within Hitachi Image Information System (72) Inventor Koichi Yoneda 292, Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Incorporated Hitachi Image Information System (72) Inventor Tetsuji Inami 292, Yoshida-cho, Totsuka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan F term in Hitachi Image Information System (reference) 3E042 BA18 CC01 CC02 CC03 3E044 AA01 AA02 BA04 CA06 CB01 DB05 5B035 AA06 BB09 BC02 CA26 CA39 5B049 BB11 BB46 CC09 CC39 DD04 EE23 EE25 EE28 FF03 FF04 GG04 KA08 KA13 KA14 YA06 9A001 BB02 BB03 BB04 BB05 CC02 DD09 JJ08 JJ13 JJ58 JJ66 JJ67 KK57 KK58

Claims (18)

[Claims] An IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information; a storage means for registering a plurality of information; an input means for selecting from the plurality of information registered in the storage means; Control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means includes: the customization information read by the IC card read / write means; Judge which of the information selected by the input means has priority,
If it is determined that the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means to match. A transaction system corresponding to a matching transaction without waiting for selection by the input means if there is a transaction system. 2. An IC card read / write means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a storage means for registering a plurality of information, an input means for selecting from the plurality of information registered in the storage means, Control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means includes: the customization information read by the IC card read / write means; Judge which of the information selected by the input means has priority,
And before receiving the information selected by the input means,
When the customization information read by the C card reading / writing means is received, it is determined that this customization information has priority, and that the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means. In this case, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage unit, and if there is a match, the selection by the input unit corresponding to the match without waiting for the selection by the input unit. A transaction system configured to perform the transaction processing without waiting for the transaction. 3. An IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a storage means for registering a plurality of information, an input means for selecting from the plurality of information registered in the storage means, Display means for displaying an instruction relating to a commercial transaction; and control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means and the information selected by the input means. It is determined which of the customization information read by the card reading / writing means and the information selected by the input means is prioritized, and read by the IC card reading / writing means before receiving the information selected by the input means. When the customization information is received, it is determined that the customization information has priority. Before the priority order is determined, the contents related to the priority of the determination means are displayed on the display means, and when it is determined that the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means, The customizing information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is a match, the transaction processing corresponding to the match is performed without waiting for selection by the input means. A transaction system characterized by that: 4. An IC card read / write means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a plurality of insertion means for inserting the IC card, a storage means for registering a plurality of information, and a registration means for registering in the storage means. Input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of information, and control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means and the information selected by the input means, the control means comprising: It is determined that the customization information inserted by the specific insertion means of the insertion means and read by the IC card reading / writing means is given priority over the information selected by the input means, and is inserted by the specific insertion means. If it is determined that the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means If the customized information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means and there is a match, the transaction processing corresponding to the matched information is performed without waiting for selection by the input means. Characterized trading system. 5. An IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a plurality of insertion means for inserting said IC card into said IC card reading / writing means, and an IC card inserted into said insertion means. Card detecting means for detecting that a plurality of pieces of information have been registered; input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storing means; customizing information read by the IC card reading / writing means; Control means for performing transaction processing based on the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means detects the IC card inserted by a specific one of the plurality of insertion means by the card detection means. Then, it is determined that the customized information has priority over the information selected by the input means, and the specific insertion means determines If it is determined that priority is given in response to the input customization information of the IC card, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is a match, the selection by the input means is waited. A transaction system configured to perform the transaction processing corresponding to a match without a transaction. 6. An IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a plurality of insertion means for inserting said IC card into said IC card reading / writing means, and an IC card inserted into said insertion means. Card detecting means for detecting that a plurality of pieces of information have been registered; input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storing means; and customizing information read by the IC card reading / writing means; Control means for performing transaction processing based on the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means detects the IC card inserted by a specific one of the plurality of insertion means by the card detection means. And determines that the customized information has priority over the information selected by the input means, and reads and writes the IC card. If it is determined that the customization information read by the means has priority over the information selected by the input means, the customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is a match, the input is performed. Perform the transaction processing corresponding to the matching one without waiting for the selection by the means, and when receiving the customization information of the IC card inserted by the insertion means other than the specific insertion means, select the IC card by the input means. A transaction system configured to perform the transaction processing based on the information. 7. A plurality of IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information, a storage means for registering a plurality of information, and an input means for selecting from the plurality of information registered in the storage means. And the I
Control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the C card read / write means and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means comprises a specific IC among the plurality of IC card read / write means It is determined that the customization information read by the card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means, and when the customization information read by the specific IC card reading / writing means is received, the customization information is deleted. If there is a match in comparison with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, the transaction processing corresponding to the match is performed without waiting for selection by the input means. Trading system. 8. An IC card reading and writing means for reading and writing an IC card storing customization information, and one insertion slot for inserting the IC card between the reading and writing means of the IC card. Insertion means, storage means for registering a plurality of pieces of information, input means for selecting from the plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means,
Control means for performing a transaction process based on the customization information read by the C card read / write means and the information selected by the input means, wherein the control means specifies one of the two IC card read / write means If the customized information read by the specified IC card reading / writing means is determined to have higher priority than the information selected by the input means, and if the customized information read by the specified IC card reading / writing means is received, This customization information is compared with a plurality of pieces of information registered in the storage means, and if there is a match, the transaction processing corresponding to the match is performed without waiting for selection by the input means. Trading system characterized by the following. 9. The method according to claim 8, wherein the customizing information includes at least one of merchandise information and payment means information, and the information registered in the storage means includes at least one of merchandise information and payment means information. Item 9. The transaction system according to any one of Items 1 to 8. 10. A plurality of IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information including a settlement means, an input means for inputting an instruction relating to a transaction, and the customization information read by said IC card reading / writing means. Control means for performing a transaction process based on the IC card, wherein the control means recognizes a paired settlement means for each of the plurality of IC card read / write means, and reads the IC card by one of the IC card read / write means. A transaction system corresponding to the settlement means paired with the IC card reading / writing means. 11. An IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information including a settlement means, a plurality of insertion means for inserting the IC card, an input means for inputting an instruction relating to a transaction, I
Control means for performing transaction processing based on the customization information read by the C card reading / writing means, wherein the control means recognizes a paired settlement means for each of the plurality of insertion means, and When inserted by one of the means and read by the IC card read / write means, the transaction processing corresponding to the settlement means paired with the insertion means is performed. Trading system. 12. The method according to claim 1, wherein said transaction processing includes at least one of a settlement processing, a merchandise discharge processing, a sales history update processing, and a balance confirmation processing. Trading system. 13. The IC card has electronic money information or premium points and customization information, and the IC card reading / writing means increases or decreases the electronic money information or premium points of the IC card during the transaction processing. Claims 1 to 8, 10, 1
A transaction system according to any one of 1, 13 to 15. 14. An IC card read / write unit for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information including product information, a storage unit for registering a plurality of product information,
Input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of product information registered in the storage means, display means for displaying instructions relating to commercial transactions, discharge means for discharging stored goods, and customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means And a control unit for performing a settlement process and a product discharge process based on the information selected by the input unit, wherein the control unit is configured to select the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing unit and the customization information selected by the input unit. If it is determined which of the information has priority, and if it is determined that the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means has priority over the information selected by the input means, the customization information is registered in the storage means. If there is matching product information in comparison with the plurality of pieces of product information that have been input, the matching is performed without waiting for selection by the input means. Vending machine, characterized by being configured to perform payment processing and product discharge process corresponding to the item to. 15. A plurality of IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information including a settlement means, and a plurality of insertion means for inserting said IC card in a pair with said IC card reading / writing means. ,
Input means for inputting an instruction relating to a transaction, display means for displaying an instruction relating to a commercial transaction, and control means for performing a settlement process based on the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means, wherein the control means comprises: Recognizing a pair of settlement means for each of the plurality of insertion means, the IC card is inserted by one of the insertion means and the IC card is inserted.
A POS terminal configured to perform the payment processing corresponding to the payment means paired with the insertion means when read by the card reading / writing means. 16. A plurality of IC card reading / writing means for reading / writing an IC card storing customization information of a plurality of settlement means including balance information, and inserting said IC card paired with said IC card reading / writing means. A plurality of insertion means, a display means for displaying balance information of the IC card read by the IC card read / write means, and a control means for performing balance display processing based on the customization information read by the IC card read / write means. Prepare,
The control means recognizes a paired settlement means for each of the plurality of insertion means, and when the IC card is inserted by one of the insertion means and is read by the IC card reading / writing means, the insertion means A balance display terminal configured to perform the balance display processing of the settlement means paired with the balance display terminal. 17. An IC for reading / writing an IC card.
C card reading / writing means, storage means for registering a plurality of pieces of product information, input means for selecting from the plurality of pieces of product information registered in the storage means, display means for displaying instructions relating to commercial transactions, The vending machine is provided with a discharging unit for discharging, and a control unit for performing a product discharging process based on the information read by the IC card reading / writing unit and the information selected by the input unit. The customization information including the classified product information is stored, and it is determined which of the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means and the information selected by the input means has priority. If it is determined that the read customization information has priority over the information selected by the input means, the customization information is added to the previous If there is product information of a matching product category as compared with the plurality of product information registered in the storage unit, the control unit performs a product discharge process corresponding to the matching product without waiting for selection by the input unit. An IC card controlled by: 18. An IC for reading / writing an IC card.
C card reading / writing means, storage means for registering a plurality of pieces of product information, input means for selecting from a plurality of pieces of product information registered in the storage means, display means for displaying instructions relating to commercial transactions, Each vending machine is provided with a discharging unit for discharging, and a control unit for performing a product discharging process based on the information read by the IC card reading / writing unit and the information selected by the input unit. And stores customization information including product information by assigning priorities to a plurality of products in the category, and selects any one of the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means and the information selected by the input means. Is determined, and the customization information read by the IC card reading / writing means is prioritized over the information selected by the input means. If it is determined that the customization information is higher than the plurality of pieces of product information registered in the storage means, the customization information is compared, and if there is product information of a matching product category, the selection by the input means is waited for. An IC card which is controlled by the control means so as to perform a product discharge process corresponding to a matching product without any problem.