JP2004094550A - Automatic vending machine system and vending machine and coin type contactless ic tag - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a high value-added automatic vending machine system capable of inexpensively and easily operating a vending machine 1 using a coin type contactless IC tag 23 on the market without performing the new manufacturing of the vending machine or modification such as any punching work to the outside of the case body of an already set vending machine, and selling the coin type contactless IC tag 23 without depending on any manned store or new supplying device. <P>SOLUTION: The vending machine using already existing coins is configured by mounting an antenna 13, a reader/writer 12 and a writing device 23 or the like on a path through which a coin or a contactless IC tag passes or positions in the proximity of the path. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vending machine system using a coin-type non-contact IC tag, a vending machine, and the coin-type non-contact IC tag.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a vending machine using a non-contact IC card / tag has been proposed from the viewpoint of user convenience such as no need to carry cash and no need to take coins in and out (JP-A-2001-23007, JP-A-2002-2002). -190057).
[0003]
In the vending machine described above, wireless communication of data is performed, for example, when a user carries a non-contact IC card / tag and holds or inserts it in front of a newly designed and manufactured dedicated vending machine. This is a system for purchasing products.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in order to actually operate such a vending machine on the market, it is necessary to manufacture a new vending machine capable of performing data communication with a non-contact IC card / tag or to use an iron plate of an existing vending machine casing. It is necessary to carry out a large-scale remodeling such as a punching operation for the sewage, and the cost and labor involved in the remodeling become a great burden for users such as beverage makers and operators.
[0005]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a system that can easily operate a non-contact IC tag while maintaining an existing operation system such as payment for coins. .
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above problems, a vending machine system according to the present invention includes (a) a storage unit for recording attribute data for each application, and a transmitting / receiving unit for transmitting and receiving the data, and has the same outer shape and weight as a coin. A coin-type non-contact IC tag having: (b) a coin or a non-contact IC tag receiving portion, a coin or a non-contact IC tag received by the receiving portion, An automatic device including an antenna provided at a position close to a passage for transmitting and receiving the data to and from the coin-type non-contact IC tag, and a reader / writer for reading and writing attribute data for each application via the antenna Composed of vending machines.
[0007]
The attribute data for each application is data recorded in the storage unit of the non-contact IC tag, and includes, for example, a usage category, an issuer code, an issue date, a management number, a personal code, a personal identification number, a price column, a quantity, and the like. And is recorded on the non-contact IC tag mainly at the time of issuance and purchase of goods.
[0008]
With this configuration, for example, by simply installing an antenna and a reader / writer outside the tag at a path of a vending machine using existing coins or at a position close to the path, the payment of the present invention using a non-contact IC tag is possible. Etc. can be configured. Here, the proximity to the passage means a distance outside the passage and within which the non-contact IC tag and the antenna can perform wireless communication. Therefore, since the conventional system can be maintained and the commodity can be purchased using the cash and the non-contact IC tag, it is possible to easily construct an operation system such as payment for the convenience of the user. By accumulating and managing attribute data by use, it can be used for sales promotion activities, market research, and the like. Note that the same outer shape and weight as a coin means an outer shape and weight similar to a normal coin such as 10 yen to 500 yen, and does not mean completely identical physically. The coin return slot is included in the passage.
[0009]
The vending machine of the present invention has a receiving unit that receives a coin or the non-contact IC tag, a passage through which the coin or the non-contact IC tag is received by the receiving unit, and a position in or close to the passage. And an antenna for transmitting and receiving attribute data for each application to and from a coin-type non-contact IC tag, and a reader / writer for reading and writing the data via the antenna. With this configuration, the function can be extended to a vending machine using a non-contact IC tag simply by installing the antenna and the reader / writer at a position close to a passage of a vending machine using an existing coin. Therefore, it is possible to use a non-contact IC tag in an existing vending machine without making a new vending machine or making modifications such as punching an iron plate of a housing.
[0010]
The vending machine of the present invention further includes an identification unit that selects the authenticity of the coin accepted by the accepting unit, and the passage includes a pass through which the genuine coin determined to be genuine by the identification unit passes. Including a coin passage, the antenna is provided in the coin passage or at a position close to the coin passage. According to this configuration, by executing a program in which the non-contact IC tag passes through the same path as the genuine coin, the non-contact IC tag passes through the same path as the genuine coin until the commodity is selected. Is held in a temporary holding mechanism (such as an escrow mechanism to be described later) in the same manner as a genuine coin for a certain period of time. Therefore, wirelessly transmitting and receiving the attribute data for each application between the non-contact IC tag and the reader / writer can be performed stably, and the reliability of the communication function can be improved.
[0011]
The vending machine of the present invention further includes an identification unit for selecting whether the coin accepted by the accepting unit is true or false, and the passage includes a fake coin passing through the fake coin determined by the identification unit as a fake coin. A coin passing passage is provided, and the antenna is provided in the pseudo coin passing passage or at a position close to the coin passing passage. With this configuration, according to the existing identification device, the non-contact IC tag is determined to be a fake coin, and then passes through the same passage as the fake coin, and transmits and receives data to and from the reader / writer along the way. Therefore, utilizing the structure of an existing vending machine that returns counterfeit money as it is, without performing a new program in the identification unit, for example, simply installing the antenna and reader / writer in the coin return slot By the attachment, it is possible to construct an operation system for payment and the like using a non-contact IC tag.
[0012]
The vending machine of the present invention is configured to further include a storage unit for storing a coin-type non-contact IC tag. According to this configuration, the non-contact IC tag newly purchased by the user is stored in the storage unit and discharged therefrom. Therefore, there is no need to separately manufacture and install a contactless IC tag selling device. Further, when the user cancels the non-contact IC tag, the non-contact IC tag is collected in the cash box. Therefore, the non-contact IC tag can be recycled to the users, so that the cost of manufacturing and selling the non-contact IC tag can be suppressed, and resources can be saved.
[0013]
The vending machine of the present invention is configured to further include a writing device that records an added amount on the coin-type non-contact IC tag. The writing device is a device that, in conjunction with the control function of the main control unit and / or the auxiliary device, records the amount of money to be added to the non-contact IC tag by wireless transmission at the time of the initial or intermediate payment to the non-contact IC tag. is there. With this configuration, in response to a request from the user, the writing device records a deposit in the non-contact IC tag stored in the storage unit (not deposited) or as a non-payment deposit, and the non-contact IC tag is stored. Is discharged from the coin return slot. Therefore, since the vending machine itself is a non-contact IC tag supply device having a prepaid function, there is no need to manufacture and install a dedicated device for supplying the non-contact IC tag, and users such as beverage manufacturers and operators can use the vending machine. Economic burden can be reduced.
[0014]
The vending machine according to the present invention further comprises a selection / confirmation means for selecting and confirming whether to purchase, first-time deposit, mid-term deposit and cancellation refund of the non-contact IC tag. With this configuration, when the user inserts the non-contact IC tag, the non-contact IC tag is made to be paid halfway or a cancellation refund is selected, and the selection is confirmed. Therefore, even if the payment in the middle or the cancellation refund is selected once, the confirmation is made, and it is possible to prevent the user from making an erroneous selection.
A coin-type non-contact IC tag according to the present invention is a coin-type non-contact IC tag which encloses a storage portion for recording attribute data for each application, a central portion of a circular tag enclosing an antenna for transmitting and receiving the data, and an outer periphery of the central portion of the tag. And a molded body containing metal and / or powder metal for adjusting to the same outer shape and weight. With this configuration, even though the tag central portion is lightweight, it is surrounded by a molded body having a large mass, so that the weight of the entire coin-type non-contact IC tag has the same mass as a normal coin. Therefore, the coin-type non-contact IC tag is not too light and does not get caught in the passage, and the non-contact IC tag is used in the state of the existing passage without any modification such as enlarging the passage of the existing vending machine or reducing friction. The tag can pass through the passage smoothly. When the molded body has a slit (cut), the radio wave transmitted from the antenna and passing through the synthetic resin or the like is prevented from being reflected by the slit. Therefore, no resonance failure occurs even in wireless communication whose frequency is specified.
[0015]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-148047 is an invention relating to a coin-type non-contact IC tag, but the present invention records a monetary value such as 10 yen or 100 yen on the non-contact IC tag and The purpose is to prevent use. Therefore, the technical idea is different from that of the present invention in which not only reading but also writing of data is possible. In addition, the coin-type non-contact IC tag of the present invention uses a RAM or the like, and a new application (point collection function or the like) can be added. Is different.
[0016]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0017]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a vending machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0018]
As shown in the figure, a product sample display shelf 2 for displaying a product sample is provided in the upper part of the front of the vending machine 1, and a product selection button 3 is provided immediately below the displayed product sample. I have. An integrated display 4 and / or an additional display (not shown) for displaying the amount of money inserted, a coin slot 5 for a user to throw coins, and a coin return box are provided below the product sample display shelf 2. A return lever 6 that is operated and an outer door lock 7 that locks the outer door 10 are provided. The additional display unit adds components as needed, such as the number of characters displayed on the integrated display 4. The integrated display 4 displays the amount of money inserted, out of change, and the like. Depending on the function of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23, a “tag purchase button 51”, an “interim deposit button 52”, a “cancellation button 53”, a “decision button 54”, and the like are provided on a part of the outer door 10. , Connected to the main control unit or auxiliary device of the vending machine 1. If these buttons are of a reflective type, they can be easily installed inside an acrylic panel or the like on the front of the product sample display shelf 2, and mischievous acts such as destruction can be prevented as compared with the outside installation. Further below the product sample display shelf 2, there are provided a product outlet 9 for taking out products by the user and a coin return opening 8 for taking out returned coins. When a user selects a product, a coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 described later can be inserted into the coin insertion slot 5 in the same manner as a coin. The coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 may have a prepaid function. On the integrated display 4, the balance amount of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is displayed. The user presses a product selection button 3 provided on the product sample display shelf 2, and the product is carried out of the product outlet 9. After the product is carried out, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is returned with the amount of the product deducted from the coin return slot 8. If the product has not been purchased yet, the product is returned by operating the return lever 6.
[0019]
FIG. 2 shows a state where the outer door 10 of such a vending machine 1 is opened.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 2, the vending machine 1 includes an outer door 10, an inner door 20, and a serpent rack 17.
[0021]
A coin mech 11 for identifying and sorting coins is provided inside the outer door 10, and a cash box 15 for collecting and storing coins is provided below. The coin mech 11 is provided with a reader / writer 12 and an antenna 13 for transmitting and receiving attribute data according to use with the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23. The reader / writer 12 is connected to a main control unit of the vending machine 1 or an auxiliary device for compensating for a lack of functions of the main control unit such as collecting and controlling merchandise sales information. The reader / writer 12 provided on the coin mech 11 transmits and receives data related to the prepaid function by wireless communication via the antenna 13 and the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 passing through the passage of the coin mech 11. The antenna 13 of the reader / writer 12 may be built in the reader / writer 12, or may be connected to the reader / writer 12 by a wire apart from the main body. Although one antenna 13 is shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of antennas are provided, one as a sensor antenna for identifying the passage of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23, and the other as an antenna for reading and writing by the reader / writer 12. Can also be used. The reader / writer 12 is connected to a main control unit or an auxiliary device of the vending machine via a vending machine I / F circuit 45 described later.
[0022]
The inner door 20 is provided with a product outlet 21 from which the product is carried out. In the serpent rack 17, a product maker 16 or an operator (a vending machine operation specialist) for delivering a product, a product input port 16 for inputting a product, a product storage unit 18 for storing a product, and a product A shooter 19 is provided for passing the shooter 19. The product selected by the user reaches the product take-out port 9 from the product storage section 18 through the shooter 19 and the product carry-out port 21 in accordance with an instruction from the main control section or the auxiliary device. Of course, the vending machine 1 may be provided with a bill validator.
[0023]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the coin mech 11 shown in FIG.
[0024]
The coin inserted into the coin insertion slot 5 by the user is identified by the selection sensor 24 as true or false. The coin determined to be counterfeit is sent to the counterfeit passage passage 14 by the counterfeit distribution lever 25, and the coin is immediately returned to the user from the coin return slot 8. If it is determined that the coin is genuine, the coin is sent to the genuine coin passage by the genuine / counterfeit sorting lever 25. The information sensed by the passage sensor 27 is transmitted to the denomination sorting gate 28, and the coins are sorted to the change tubes 35 by denomination.
[0025]
The selection sensor 24 performs an operation of passing the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 through the same path as a 100-yen coin or another coin. Such an operation can be performed by setting a program for operating the selection sensor 24. Therefore, when a program that allows the non-contact IC tag to pass through the same path as the 100-yen coin is set in the sorting sensor 24, the program is temporarily held in the escrow gate 26 for 100-yen coin, similarly to the 100-yen coin. In the meantime, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 held in the escrow gate 26 exchanges data with the reader / writer 12 via the antenna 13. The escrow gate 26 is provided with a mechanism for temporarily holding the inserted 100-yen coin to 500-yen coin, and returns the actual coin when the return lever is operated. It is provided mainly for the purpose of preventing exchange of counterfeit coins inserted into genuine coins. By using this existing function, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 inserted by the user can be returned as it is. it can. Therefore, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 whose data transmission / reception has been completed is returned to the user from the return port 8. However, even if the vending machine is not equipped with the escrow function, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 can be used by providing the antenna 13 and the reader / writer 12.
[0026]
500 yen, 100 yen, 50 yen, or 10 yen coins are inserted, and when a product is selected, the coins are sorted and stored in the respective change tubes 35. When the change tube 35 is full, the coin falls into the cash box 15 through the cash sensor 29. When the change is insufficient, the change is paid out from the change assistant 30 or the sub tube 31.
[0027]
When the user presses the tag purchase button 51 and inserts cash, the newly deposited coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 can be purchased.
If the user inserts the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 and presses the halfway deposit button 52 and the decision button 54, the merchandise is not purchased, but is added and the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is discharged from the coin return slot 8. .
If the vending machine 1 has an escrow mechanism and the user inserts the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 and presses the cancel button 53 and the decision button 54, the cancellation is performed and the coin-type non-contact IC tag is 23 is collected in the cash box 15. In this case, if a deposit is deposited when the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is issued, the deposit may be refunded.
[0028]
The sub-tube 31 corresponding to the storage unit is provided in an existing vending machine for the purpose of storing change coins of 10 to 100 yen, which are required according to the setting of the product price. The writing device 32 is provided near the subtube 31 and performs wireless communication with the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 by an antenna (not shown). Therefore, by using the subtube 31, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 can be sold (in-machine issue) using an existing vending machine, and a storage unit dedicated to the new coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 can be used. It is not necessary to provide a coin-type non-contact IC tag for sale or to carry out sale (external issue) by a machine or manned store dedicated to selling coin-type non-contact IC tags, and it is possible to reduce the cost and labor burden of users such as beverage makers and operators. In addition, regardless of whether or not a product has been purchased, the user can purchase the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 alone, so that the user can use the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 like a gift voucher when presenting or spending the year. You can also.
[0029]
When using another application, which will be described later, a configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of separate antennas are provided, each has a separate address, and the reader / writer 12 controls the switching while switching between them.
[0030]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 and the reader / writer 12 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 includes a memory 36 for storing attribute data for each application, a transmission circuit 38 and a reception circuit 39 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the reader / writer 12, an antenna b40, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 37 for controlling these. Consists of The RAM (not shown) of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 includes, for example, a use category (2 bytes), an issuer code (8 bytes), an issue date (8 bytes), a management number (6 bytes), and an individual. A code (10 bytes), a personal identification number (6 bytes), an amount column (6 bytes), a quantity (6 bytes), and the like are recorded.
[0031]
The reader / writer 12 is connected to the transmission circuit 42, the reception circuit 43 and the antenna a13 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23, the CPU 44 for controlling them, and the main control unit or the auxiliary device of the vending machine 1. It comprises a vending machine I / F circuit 45. Therefore, since wireless communication can be performed via the antenna a13 and the antenna b40, quick data transmission and reception can be realized.
[0032]
FIG. 5 is an example of an internal structure diagram of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 according to one embodiment of the present invention. The coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is provided with an antenna module 47a that performs transmission with the transmission circuit 38 and an antenna module 47b that performs reception with the reception circuit 39, and is concentrically provided, for example, enclosed in a synthetic resin or the like that allows radio waves to pass therethrough. Have been. The transmission circuit 38 and the reception circuit 39 are controlled by the CPU 37. By covering the surface of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 with a top sheet 49 of a hardened plastic or the like, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is protected from dropping or collision. The outer circumference is surrounded by a metal molded body 50 having a large specific gravity, such as tungsten or molybdenum, and has a mass similar to that of a normal coin (for example, a 500 yen coin or a 100 yen coin). Therefore, since the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is too light and does not get caught in the passage, it is possible to smoothly pass through the passage in the coin mech 11. Further, since the metal has the slit 46 of about 0.1 to 1 mm, interference with the antenna module 47 can be prevented.
[0033]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation contents of the coin mech 11 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[0034]
When a coin or a non-contact IC tag (referred to as a coin or the like) is inserted into the coin insertion slot 5 (step 1), it is determined by the identification sensor 24 whether the inserted coin is a coin-type non-contact IC tag 23. (Step 2).
[0035]
In the case of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23, the information of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is read by the reception of the reader / writer 12 (step 3), and the balance amount is displayed on the integrated display 4 or / and the additional display. It is displayed (step 4).
[0036]
On the other hand, when the coin is not determined to be the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23, it is next determined whether or not the coin is a genuine coin (step 10). If the coin is a genuine coin, the inserted amount is displayed (step 11).
[0037]
Thereafter, when the user selects a product (Step 5), the balance amount is confirmed (Step 6). If the balance amount is sufficient, the information is stored in the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 by the transmission of the reader / writer 12 if the balance amount is sufficient. Is written (step 7), and after the product is sold (step 8), the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is returned (step 9). If the balance is insufficient, the shortage is displayed (step 12). The user puts in cash for the shortfall (step 13). If the shortage of cash is not inserted, or if a product is not selected, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is returned from the coin return slot 8 as it is after a certain period of time (timeout function).
[0038]
As described above, the vending machine 1 according to the present embodiment is configured such that the antenna 13 and the reader / writer 12 are located at a passage through which coins pass or at a position close to the passage while maintaining the coin mech 11 and the subtube 31 of the existing vending machine. And a writing device 23. Therefore, a vending machine with added value that can use the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 without manufacturing a new vending machine, replacing the entire coin mech, or performing a modification such as punching of an iron plate of a housing. 1 can be easily operated in the market, and the user can purchase the commodity using the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 and cash.
[0039]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment.
[0040]
For example, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 may have a prepaid function or a point collection function. Specifically, this service is a service in which points are added to the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 according to the purchase of a product by the user, and when a certain number of points are obtained, a gift of a prize or free provision of the product is provided. The number of accumulated points and the number of added points of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 are displayed on the integrated display 4. Such a display is displayed by inserting the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 even when the user does not purchase a product, and the user can confirm the point.
[0041]
Alternatively, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 may have a credit function. The credit function is similar to the conventional credit card system, in which the user makes a contract with a predetermined credit company in advance, and the credit company temporarily pays for the amount of the product purchased, and the amount is later paid from the user's account. It is withdrawn from the credit company. In addition, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 may include an electronic money function, a debit function, an electronic key, a data collection function, and the like. With these functions, various business models using the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 can be constructed. The electronic key is an information-controlled key for opening and closing the outer door 10 of the vending machine 1, and the data collection is to collect records of sales and the like in the vending machine 1 by wireless communication. That means.
[0042]
In preparation for loss or theft of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23, the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 may be provided with a personal identification function such as a password input unit and a fingerprint identification unit. In addition, if a system in which the user registers in advance in the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is adopted, even if the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 is lost or stolen, reissuance and refund can be performed. It can also be used to check the age of users of products such as alcohol and tobacco that are prohibited from being purchased by minors.
[0043]
The operation system of the present invention for settlement of payment and the like can be operated by attaching the reader / writer 12 and the antenna 13 to an existing vending machine. Therefore, other than the vending machine 1, for example, a time-lending parking lot management device, a coin locker, etc. It can be applied to various types of transaction devices using coins as transaction media, such as commercial play equipment (machines at game centers).
[0044]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a system that can easily operate a coin-type non-contact IC tag in addition to an existing operation system for payment for cash or the like. As a result, it is possible for a beverage maker or operator to easily operate an operation system such as a value-added payment system that has added value, and for a user side to be able to purchase goods using both cash and a coin-type non-contact IC tag. become.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the appearance of a vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a door open view of the vending machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the coin mech 11 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 and the reader / writer 12 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an internal structural view of a coin-type non-contact IC tag 23 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation content of the coin mech 11 according to one embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 vending machines
5 coin slot
8 coin return
11 Coin Mech
12 Reader / writer
13 Antenna a
14 Counterfeit passage
17 Serpent rack
23 Coin type non-contact IC tag
24 Sorting sensor
25 Counterfeit sorting lever
26 Escrow Gate
31 sub tube
32 writing device
36 memories
37 CPU
38 Transmission circuit
39 Receiver circuit
40 antenna b
45 Vending machine I / F circuit
46 slit
50 molded body
52 Deposit button
54 Enter button

Claims (8)

(A) a coin-type non-contact IC tag including a storage unit for recording attribute data for each application, and a transmitting / receiving unit for transmitting and receiving the data, and having the same outer shape and weight as a coin;
(B) a receiving portion for receiving coins or the non-contact IC tag, a passage for passing the coin or the non-contact IC tag received by the receiving portion, and the coin provided in or close to the passage. A vending machine including an antenna for transmitting and receiving data to and from a non-contact type IC tag, and a reader / writer for reading and writing attribute data for each application via the antenna. Vending machine system. A receiving unit for receiving a coin or the non-contact IC tag,
A passage through which the coin or the non-contact IC tag received by the receiving unit passes;
An antenna provided in the passage or at a position close to the passage for transmitting and receiving attribute data for each purpose with a coin-type non-contact IC tag, and a reader / writer for reading and writing the data via the antenna A vending machine comprising: The vending machine according to claim 2,
It further includes an identification unit that selects the authenticity of the coin accepted by the accepting unit, and the passage includes a genuine coin passage passage through which the genuine coin determined to be genuine by the identification unit passes.
A vending machine, wherein the antenna is provided in the specie passage or at a position close to the specie passage. The vending machine according to claim 2,
Further comprising an identification unit for selecting the authenticity of the coin accepted by the receiving unit,
The passage includes a counterfeit passage through which the counterfeit coin determined as counterfeit by the identification unit passes,
A vending machine wherein the plurality of antennas are provided in the fake coin passage or at a position close to the fake passage. The vending machine according to claim 2,
A vending machine further comprising a storage unit for storing a coin-type non-contact IC tag. The vending machine according to claim 5,
A vending machine further comprising a writing device for recording an added amount on the coin-type non-contact IC tag. The vending machine according to claim 6,
A vending machine further comprising a selection / confirmation means for selecting and confirming a user whether to purchase, make an initial deposit, pay in the middle, and refund the cancellation of the coin-type non-contact IC tag. A storage unit for recording attribute data for each application, a circular tag central portion enclosing an antenna for transmitting and receiving the data,
A coin-type non-contact IC tag, comprising: a molded body containing metal and / or powder metal for adjusting the outer shape and weight of the coin to the same outer shape and weight as the coin.

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