JP2001138670A - Card issuing system and card issuing apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To issue a card immediately if necessary. SOLUTION: Information for specifying a possessor is stored in an ID card 100. A user necessary for issuing a card allows an identification inputting means 210 of a card issuing apparatus 200 to read the ID card 100. At that time as the said person confirming information, for example, a password is also inputted. The identification inputting means 210 send identifying information and the password of the inputted ID card 100 to a control means 220. The control means 220 collates the inputted information with information concerning the possessor of the ID card stored in a storing means 230 to carry out certification of the person. A result of the person confirmation is clearly stated to a user via an interface 250 if occasion demands. When the certification of person is completed, printing information of the card is generated from information concerning the possessor of the ID card stored in a storing means 230 and information necessary for issuing the card, and outputted to a printing means 240. The printing means 240 prints the card following the printing information.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a business card issuing system and a business card issuing device, and more particularly to a business card issuing system and a business card issuing device for issuing a business card in which information on an owner is described.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a situation where a person interacts with a person during a business transaction or a meeting,
Business cards that print one's first and last name, address, occupation, and status have been playing an important role so as to clearly indicate that they belong to a predetermined corporation or organization. Conventionally, such business cards have been issued at the request of a printing shop or the like. Generally, it took several days to get a business card from the request. For this reason, extra business cards had to be prepared. When I went out, I always carried extra business cards. In addition, when there was a change in organization or a change in personnel, new business cards were urgently requested to a print shop or the like, and a large number of business cards were issued.

[0003] In addition, there are terminals for issuing business cards at game centers and the like, but these are mainly created by students and the like for private use, and are different from business cards of corporations and the like.

[0004]

However, there is a problem that it takes a long time to issue a conventional business card, and it is not possible to obtain a business card immediately when necessary.

[0005] For example, when a business card is forgotten when one goes out or goes on a business trip, there is no method of obtaining a business card at a place where one goes out. Even when carrying a business card, there are occasions where a business card is exchanged more than expected on the go. In some cases, a business card is not left even though there are still places to visit. In each case, you have to respond without a business card, but this does not give the other person a very good impression.

[0006] In addition, a conventional business card request is generally made by a document or verbally, and an error occurs in the process of printing up to printing, and a misprint may be found in the completed business card. In this case, a corrected business card must be newly issued, and it takes time to obtain the business card, and the old business card is wasted.

Even if there is no misprint, if there is a sudden organizational change or personnel change, a new business card must be issued, and a large amount of old business cards are wasted. In addition, since it takes time to issue a new business card, it cannot be completed in time for the business that occurred during that time.

[0008] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a business card issuing system that can issue a business card immediately when necessary.

[0009]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, in a business card issuing system for issuing a business card in which information about an owner is described, a computer in which identification information for identifying the owner is registered can be read. Identification card (ID card), identification card input means for inputting personal identification information capable of confirming the owner of the ID card including reading of the ID card, and information corresponding to the personal identification information. Storage means for storing information relating to the owner of the ID card and information necessary for business card issuance; information relating to the identification information and identification information obtained by the identification input means; and information relating to the owner of the ID card stored in the storage means. Performs personal authentication by comparing with information and, when personal authentication is performed, information on the owner of the ID card. A business card issuance apparatus comprising: a control unit for generating print data necessary for business card printing from information necessary for the business card issuance; and a printing unit for printing a business card in accordance with the print data. Business card issuing system is provided.

In the business card issuing system having such a configuration, identification information for identifying the owner of the ID card is stored in an ID card readable by a computer. The business card issuing device reads the identification information of the ID card and inputs personal identification information capable of confirming that the user is the owner of the ID card, for example, a password known only to the user, by using the identification input means. The control means includes the input identification information and the identification information, and the ID stored in the storage means.
Performs personal authentication by comparing the information with the owner of the card. If the personal authentication has not been performed, the following processing is stopped and the business card is not issued. When the personal authentication is performed, print data necessary for business card printing is generated from the information on the owner of the ID card stored in the storage unit and the information necessary for business card issuance. The print data is sent to the printing means, and the printing means prints the business card.

Also, in a business card issuing device for issuing a business card in which information on an owner is described, an ID card including reading of an ID card readable by a computer in which identification information for identifying the owner is registered is included. Identification input means for inputting personal identification information capable of confirming that the user is the owner, and storage means for storing information relating to the owner of the ID card including information corresponding to the personal identification information and information necessary for issuing a business card. Comparing the identification information and the personal identification information obtained by the identification input means with the information on the owner of the ID card stored in the storage means to perform personal authentication, and when the personal authentication is performed, Generating print data necessary for business card printing from information about the owner of the ID card and information necessary for issuing the business card And control means, wherein the print data name card issuing apparatus characterized by comprising a printing unit for printing the business card depending on, is provided.

In the business card issuing device having such a configuration, the identification card input means can read the computer readable ID card in which the identification information for identifying the owner is registered, and can confirm that the owner is the owner of the ID card. , Such as a password known only to the user. The control unit compares the input identification information and the identification information with the information on the owner of the ID card stored in the storage unit, and performs personal authentication. If the personal authentication has not been performed, the following processing is stopped and no business card is issued. When the personal authentication is performed, print data necessary for business card printing is generated from the information on the owner of the ID card stored in the storage unit and the information necessary for business card issuance. The print data is sent to the printing means, and the printing means prints the business card.

[0013]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a business card issuing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A business card issuing system according to the present invention includes a computer-readable ID card 100 in which identification information for identifying an owner is registered, and a business card issuing device for reading the ID card 100 and issuing a business card after authenticating the user. 20
0.

The ID card 100 includes, for example, a memory and an external interface represented by an IC card,
A storage medium having a D number,
Information for identifying the owner of the ID card 100 is stored. The ID card 100 is an identification card certifying that the employee is a member of a predetermined corporation, a member of an organization, or a person entrusted with work. Also, the ID card 100
May be a device using a magnetic stripe, a barcode, or the like as long as an ID capable of personal authentication is recorded and can be read by a computer.

The business card issuing device 200 includes an identification input unit 210 for inputting information for identification, and a control unit 220 for performing personal authentication and performing business card issuance control according to the result.
A storage unit 230 in which information necessary for personal authentication and business card issuance is stored, a printing unit 240 for performing business card printing, an interface 250 for displaying operation instructions and operation statuses,
Consists of

The ID input means 210 is an ID card 1
The identification information for identifying the owner recorded at 00, as well as identification information for identifying the owner,
For example, information for identification such as a password known only to the user is input. The control unit 220 performs personal authentication by comparing the identification information and the identification information input from the identification input unit 210 with the information on the owner of the ID card stored in the storage unit 230. If it can be confirmed that the user is the principal, print information for issuing the business card is generated from the information on the owner of the ID card and the information necessary for issuing the business card, and output to the printing unit 240. The result of the personal authentication and the layout of the created business card are displayed to the user via the interface 250.
Further, control such as generation of print information is performed in response to a user's operation, such as an instruction for the number of business cards issued, input via the interface 250. The storage unit 230 stores information on the owner of the ID card including information corresponding to the personal identification information and information necessary for issuing a business card. The printing unit 240 prints a business card according to the input print information. The interface 250 is an interface that connects the business card issuing device 200 to a user.
20 to display the operation status and the like of the business card issuing device 200 acquired from
This is transmitted to the control means 220.

The operation of the business card issuing system having such a configuration will be described. The ID card 100 stores information for identifying the owner. Of course, this is not only used for the business card issuing system, but may be an identification card such as an employee ID card generally carried by a corporate employee.
A user who needs to issue a business card causes the ID input unit 210 of the business card issuing device 200 to read the ID card 100. At this time, for security, for example, a password is also input as the personal identification information. The identification input unit 210 sends the input identification information of the ID card 100 and personal identification information such as a password to the control unit 220. The control unit 220 collates the input identification information and the identification information with the information on the owner of the ID card stored in the storage unit 230, and performs personal authentication. The result of the personal authentication is specified to the user via the interface 250 as necessary. If the personal authentication is successful, print information of the business card is generated from the information on the owner of the ID card stored in the storage unit 230 and the information necessary for business card issuance, and is output to the printing unit 240. At this time, if necessary, an instruction such as the number of prints is received via the interface 250, and this is reflected in the print information. Printing means 240
Prints a business card according to the print information.

As described above, the business card issuing system according to the present invention can cause the business card issuing device 200 to read the ID card 100, and can immediately issue a necessary number of business cards when the identification of the user is completed normally. .

In the above description, the storage means 2 of the business card issuing device
Although the information necessary for personal authentication and business card issuance is stored in the storage 30, the information can be centrally managed by the host server using the information as a database, and the information can be acquired by the business card issuing device when necessary. For example, in order to be able to issue business cards on the go, it is necessary to install many business card issuing devices in public places such as banks, stations, and convenience stores. In such a case, from the viewpoint of data management or security,
Important information such as information necessary for personal authentication and business card issuance
A system managed by a host server is generally used. A business card issuing system including such a host server will be described. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a business card issuing system including a host server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The business card issuing system including the host server according to the present invention includes a contactless IC card identification card 101 as an ID card and a business card issuing terminal 1 (20) for issuing a business card.
1-1), a business card issuing terminal 2 (201-2), a business card issuing terminal 3 (201-3), and a host server 300 for managing a database.

The non-contact IC card identification card (hereinafter, referred to as a card) 101 performs non-contact data exchange with a memory for storing identification information for specifying the owner of the card, for example, an ID number, and a business card issuing terminal. Has an external interface. The memory can be written from the business card issuing terminal as needed.

The business card issuing terminal 1 (201-1) is an IC capable of reading and writing information from the card 101.
A card reader / writer 211, an input interface 212 for the card 101 carrier to input predetermined information, a controller 22 for controlling personal authentication processing and business card printing processing
1. A local database 231 storing information necessary for personal authentication and business card issuance as required, a printer 241 for printing, a display 251 for transmitting information to a user, and a communication interface for exchanging data with the host server 300 261. Business card issuing terminal 2 (201-2) and business card issuing terminal 3 (201-3)
Have the same configuration.

The IC card reader / writer 211 comprises:
Identification information for identifying the owner of the card 101, for example, ID
Identification input means 21 for reading the number from card 101
0. Further, data can be written to the card 101 as needed. In addition, the card 101 may be provided with a function of electronic money, so that payment for business card issuance processing can be performed. Further, a business card database and a business card issuance log may be recorded in the memory area.

The input interface 212 is connected to the card 10
1 is an identification input means 210 for inputting personal identification information capable of confirming that the carrier is the owner of the card, and an interface 250 for setting information necessary for business card printing. The personal identification information is a password, fingerprint, or the like that only the principal knows. The information required for business card printing includes the number of business card printing, selection and determination of a business card print layout, and the like. The input interface 212 is, for example, a keyboard, a touch panel, a joystick, or the like.

The controller 221 performs personal authentication as to whether the person carrying the card 101 input from the IC card reader / writer 211 and the input interface 212 is the owner of the card 101, and confirms whether the card 101 is a legitimate card. The control unit 220 performs the business card issuance process when it is confirmed that the user is the principal. Also, if necessary, a billing process for issuing a business card is performed.

The local database 231 is a storage unit 2 for storing information such as fonts and logos as needed.
30. The local database 231 stores information of the host server 300 that has little problem in security, and is used to speed up processing. For this reason, such as terminals installed in the company,
If there is no fear of touching an external person, a great deal of information can be stored in the local database 231.

The printer 241 is a printing unit 240 that prints a business card according to the business card print information generated by the controller 221. If necessary, the controller 2
In accordance with the instruction of 21, the management information such as the bill as the payment details of the business card issuance and the history of business card issuance is printed.

The display 251 is an interface for transmitting necessary information to the user. The necessary information is displayed according to the controller 221. For example,
An error message will be displayed if authentication or card verification fails. If it is determined to be correct, a message for requesting selection of the required number of business cards and settlement (payment method) is displayed together with the print layout of the business cards.

The communication interface 261 reads necessary information from the database of the host server 300 according to the controller 221 and performs data exchange processing such as writing to a log file.

The host server 300 manages a database including information on the owner of the card 101 and information necessary for business card issuance, and a communication interface between the business card issuance terminals 201-1, 201-2, and 201-3. And a communication means for exchanging data with each business card issuing terminal via the H.261. The information on the owner of the card 101 is, for example, a password corresponding to the card 101 when performing identity verification using a password,
The host server 300 has a password database. Further, if necessary, when confirming whether the card 101 is a correct card in the business card issuing terminal,
It has an ID list of cards for which loss / theft has been reported, and a database of inspection programs and inspection information for preventing counterfeit cards. The information required for issuing a business card is the company name, department, post, telephone number, facsimile number, e-mail address, address, logo mark, business card print layout, etc. of the person holding the card. If necessary, a log file for storing a history of business card issuance, a database for charging for business card issuance, and a log file for storing settlement / billing status for the issued business card are provided. Have.

The operation of the business card issuing system having such a configuration will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the business card issuing system according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The database of the host server 300 will be described. In the database of the host server 300,
Lost card notification information 310, which is an ID list of a card for which loss / theft has been issued, counterfeit card prevention inspection information 320, which is information necessary to inspect whether the card 101 has been forged, and a card holder of the card 101 A password database 330 for confirming the identity of the user, a business card database 340 of information necessary for business card issuance, a business card issuance log 350 which is a history of business card issuance, a settlement method database 360 necessary for accounting processing for business card issuance, and settlement / Payment log 370, which is a history of billing. The card 101 has a card 10
An ID for identifying one owner and inspection information are stored.

Business card issuing terminals 201-1, 201-2, 20 connected to host server 300 via a network
1-3, ..., 201-n (n is an arbitrary integer) are banks,
It is installed in public places such as stations and convenience stores. In some cases, it may be installed inside a company only for employees of a specific corporation.

Assume that a user who needs a business card issues a business card at the business card issuing terminal 1 (201-1), for example. When the process is started (S01), the user first inserts his / her ID card 101 into the business card issuing terminal 1.
(201-1) IC card reader / writer 211
And the reading of the ID and the inspection information recorded on the card 101 is performed (S02). The ID and inspection information recorded on the card 101 are read by the IC card reader / writer 211 and sent to the controller 221. First, the controller 221 transmits information corresponding to the input ID to the communication interface 261.
And from the host server 300 via. The information to be acquired includes the lost card notification information 310, the forged card prevention inspection information 320, and the password database 33 described above.
0, business card database 340, business card issue log 350, payment method database 360, and payment / billing log 370
It is. Even if these are the methods of obtaining in bulk,
It may be a method of acquiring a necessary database when necessary. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the card 101 is a correct card (S03). Here, the card 101 is confirmed using the lost card report information 310 and the forgery card prevention inspection information 320. Card 101 read out
Is compared with the ID of the card registered in the lost card notification information 310, and if they match, it is determined that the card is invalid. If there is no match, the card is correct. Further, the inspection information read from the card 101 is confirmed. The inspection information is information recorded on the card to prevent counterfeit cards, and has a structure that cannot be easily deciphered or falsified by using an encryption technique or the like. The read inspection information of the card 101 and the host server 3
The corresponding check information acquired from 00 is compared with the corresponding check information to check the card. If they match, the card is correct. In addition,
When the card 101 is an IC card, multiple security can be achieved by rewriting the inspection information as needed through a network. When the card 101 is determined to be correct by such an inspection, the process proceeds to the next processing (S04). If it is determined that the card 101 is not correct, the process proceeds to error processing (S09), and the business card issuing processing is interrupted. Card 1
If it is confirmed that 01 is correct, it is checked whether the card 101 carrier is the owner of the card 101. Therefore, under the control of the controller 221, a message for inputting the password is displayed on the display 251. When the carrier of the card 101 inputs a password through the input interface 212 (S04),
The password is sent to the controller, where a check is performed (S05). At this time, the read inspection information of the card 101 is compared with the corresponding password in the password database 330 of the host server 300,
Check the card. If they match, the card is correct.
If the password is incorrect, error processing (S0
Proceed to 9) to interrupt the business card issuing process. At this time, the user may be required to re-enter the password.
With the above processing, the confirmation of the card 101 and the card 101
It can be confirmed that the person carrying is the person.

Subsequently, a message is displayed on the display 251 according to the controller 221 requesting designation of the number of business cards that need to be printed, a settlement (payment) method, and the like. The user operates the input interface 21 according to the message.
The necessary information is input from Step 2 (S06). Controller 2
Reference numeral 21 denotes a company name, a department, a post, a telephone number, a facsimile number, an e-mail address, an address, a logo mark of a person holding a card obtained from a business card database 340 for printing a business card in accordance with a user's designation. Business card print information is generated from information such as a business card print layout (S
07). The generated business card print information is sent to the printer 241, and the business card is printed (S08). Also, the business card issuance log 350, which is the history of business card issuance, is updated as necessary. Further, a billing process for issuing the business card is performed (S08). The billing process is performed according to the procedure stored in the payment method database 360 according to the payment method specified by the user. The settlement method includes providing a cash dispenser at a terminal to perform cash settlement, issuing a payment statement by a printer 241 and paying cash at a manned counter near the terminal, and adding a card 101 to the card 101 by adding an electronic money function. And a method of recording a business card issuance log and billing the corporation collectively. In any case, a procedure or contract item for each corporation is stored in the settlement method database 360, and processing is performed according to the procedure. Also, a settlement / billing log 370 is recorded as necessary. In the printing / charging process (S08), the process ends normally (S1).
0).

If the card 101 is invalid or the card 101 is not carried by the user, error processing (S0
9) is performed, and an error message indicating the content of the error is displayed on the display 251.

As described above, if the business card issuing terminal is installed at a bank, a station, or the like, if a business card is forgotten when going out or on a business trip or the business card is insufficient, a public terminal is used immediately. You can get a business card. In addition, although it can be used in public places, it is safe to print after confirming the identity.

Further, since a business card can be printed immediately when necessary, a new business card cannot be printed in time even if a sudden organizational change or personnel change occurs. In addition, since only the required number of sheets are printed, there is little fear of wasting and the cost is reduced.

The above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In this case, the processing contents of the functions that the business card issuing system and the business card issuing device should have are described in a program recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Then, by executing this program on a computer, the above processing is realized on the computer. Examples of the computer-readable recording medium include a magnetic recording device and a semiconductor memory. When distributing in the market, CD-ROM (Compact Disc)
(Read Only Memory) or a floppy disk or other portable recording medium to store and distribute the program, or to store it in a storage device of a computer connected via a network and transfer it to another computer via the network. it can. When running on a computer,
The program is stored in a hard disk device or the like in the computer, loaded into the main memory and executed.

[0041]

As described above, according to the present invention, the identification information for identifying the owner of the ID card is stored in the computer-readable ID card. The business card issuing device reads the identification information of the ID card, inputs personal identification information that can confirm that the user is the owner of the ID card, compares them with the stored information about the owner of the ID card, Perform authentication. When the user is authenticated, a business card is printed.

As described above, if the information for identifying the owner of the ID card is registered in the ID card, the ID card is read by the business card issuing device.
A business card can be issued immediately from information on the owner of the D card and information necessary for business card issuance. This allows
Inconvenience such as answering without a business card does not occur. Further, when a business card is desired, the business card can be issued immediately. Further, since the business card is issued after confirming the identity, it is safe.

Further, the business card issuing device of the present invention reads an ID card in which identification information for identifying the owner is registered,
Further, the personal identification information is obtained. These are stored in I
The information is compared with the information about the owner of the D card, the personal authentication is performed, and when the personal authentication is performed, the business card is printed.

As described above, personal identification is performed from the identification information of the owner registered in the ID card and the personal identification information,
If the identity of the person is confirmed, a business card is issued immediately.
As a result, inconveniences such as responding without a business card do not occur. Further, when a business card is desired, the business card can be issued immediately. Further, since the business card is issued after confirming the identity, it is safe.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a business card issuing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a business card issuing system including a host server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a business card issuing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

100: ID card, 200: Business card issuing device, 210:
Identification input means, 220 control means, 230 storage means, 240 printing means, 250 interface, 30
0: Host server

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A business card issuing system for issuing a business card in which information on an owner is described. A computer-readable identification card (Identify or I) in which identification information for identifying the owner is registered.
ID card), identification card input means for inputting identification information capable of confirming that the owner of the ID card includes reading of the ID card, and information corresponding to the identification card. Storage means for storing information relating to the owner of the ID card and information necessary for business card issuance, and the identification information and identification information obtained by the identification input means and the owner of the ID card stored in the storage means. Control means for performing personal authentication by comparing the information with the related information and generating print data necessary for business card printing from information about the owner of the ID card and information necessary for issuing the business card when the personal authentication is performed. And a printing means for printing a business card in accordance with the print data. And a business card issuing system. 2. The business card issuing system further includes a database including information on the owner of the ID card and information necessary for business card issuance and manages the database, and exchanges data with the business card issuing device. The business card issuing system according to claim 1, further comprising a host server having a communication unit, wherein the business card issuing device further includes a communication unit that exchanges data with the host server. 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the control unit uses a password as the personal identification information, and relates to an owner of the ID card stored in the storage unit based on the password input from the identification input unit and the identification information of the ID card. 2. The business card issuing system according to claim 1, wherein the personal authentication is performed by collating with a password retrieved from the information. 4. The business card issuing system according to claim 1, wherein said control means further checks whether said ID card is correct. 5. The storage means stores a list of ID cards for which a lost / stolen report has been issued, and wherein the control means stores the ID card input from the identification input means.
D card identification information and the lost /
5. The business card issuing system according to claim 4, wherein a list of ID cards for which the notification of theft has been issued is checked to detect unauthorized use of the ID card. 6. The ID card further stores inspection information, wherein the control means confirms the ID card inspection information input from the identification card input means to prevent unauthorized use of the ID card. The business card issuing system according to claim 4, wherein the business card is issued. 7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit further performs a charging process for the business card issuing process.
Business card issuing system described. 8. A business card issuing device for issuing a business card in which information about an owner is described, wherein the identification card for identifying the owner is registered with a computer-readable identification card (ID card). Identification input means for inputting personal identification information capable of confirming the owner; storage means for storing information relating to the owner of the ID card including information corresponding to the personal identification information and information necessary for business card issuance; Comparing the identification information and the identification information obtained by the identification input means with the information about the owner of the ID card stored in the storage means, and performing personal authentication, and when the personal authentication is performed, Control for generating print data required for business card printing from information about the ID card owner and information necessary for issuing the business card And a printing means for printing a business card according to the print data.