JP2006236083A - Information reading apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent deterioration in operability and reading accuracy in an information reading apparatus capable of reading information recorded in a hybrid type information recording medium on which a two dimensional bar code is printed and an RFIC chip and antenna is embedded. <P>SOLUTION: The information reading apparatus (swipe image scanner 1), comprising a conveying path (conveying path 1a) to convey the information recording medium (card 2), sets up a regulating material (rubber plate 17) for regulating the passage of the information recording medium. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an information reading device that reads information recorded on an information recording medium such as paper or plastic.

  Conventionally, there are information recording media on which various personal information is recorded, such as a license, a cash card or a credit card, or a passport. In the information recording medium, a magnetic stripe, an IC chip, a barcode or a two-dimensional barcode is used for recording personal information. In addition, personal information may be recorded on an information recording medium using visual features such as a facial photograph, fingerprint, or signature.

  Among these, there are various methods for reading personal information recorded in a two-dimensional barcode. For example, using a camera that incorporates a two-dimensional image sensor to image a target (two-dimensional barcode), analyze the obtained two-dimensional image data, and read personal information. There is a method of optically reading an object (two-dimensional barcode) placed on glass from the opposite side using a scanner. However, since these methods all require expensive equipment and a wide installation environment, they are not suitable for department store reception, immigration management, and personal use, for example. Therefore, in reception and personal use, swipe-type information readers are widely used that hold the edge of the card in hand (pinch with hand) and swipe the card to read the information recorded on the two-dimensional barcode ( For example, see Patent Document 1). Note that “swipe” in the present specification refers to an operation in which an information recording medium is manually and quickly run along the conveyance path of the information reading apparatus.

  By the way, in recent years, an information recording medium in which an RF (Radio Frequency) IC chip and an antenna coil are embedded and information is transmitted and received based on electromagnetic interaction through the antenna coil has appeared. Reading of information recorded on such an information recording medium is not affected by dirt or wear on the information recording medium, and therefore has higher accuracy than when optically reading information recorded on a two-dimensional barcode. .

  Furthermore, a hybrid type information recording medium (see, for example, Patent Document 2) in which the above-described two-dimensional barcode is printed and an RFIC chip and an antenna coil are embedded has begun to be widely used. There is a growing need to work together.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-168069 (FIG. 1) Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-213253 (FIGS. 1 and 3)

  However, in the swipe type information reading apparatus, the information recording medium is moved along the conveyance path because the information recording medium is held in the hand and swipes to read the information. On the other hand, an information recording medium in which an RFIC chip and an antenna coil are embedded, and a medium having a large data capacity such as personal biometric information such as a face image or a fingerprint is a communication speed when information is transmitted and received based on electromagnetic interaction Is slow with respect to the moving speed, it is necessary to pause for proper communication. Then, when a swipe type information reader is used to read information recorded on a hybrid type information recording medium in which a two-dimensional bar code is printed and an RFIC chip and an antenna coil are embedded, “moving” and “temporarily stationary” are performed. It is necessary to perform the relative action of “

  In this regard, for example, the information recording medium is always moved by the first swipe to optically read the information recorded on the two-dimensional barcode, and the information recording medium is temporarily stopped by the second swipe, and the RFIC It is also conceivable to exchange information with the chip. However, there is a problem that this requires two operations and the operability is lowered.

  On the other hand, for example, when the information recording medium is moved halfway, the information recorded on the two-dimensional barcode is optically read, and when the information recording medium reaches the position facing the antenna coil in the conveyance path, It may be possible to temporarily stop and transmit / receive information to / from the RFIC chip. In this way, information can be read with a single swipe that includes a pause in the middle.

  However, since the action of swiping the information recording medium is an artificial action, it is difficult for the information recording medium to be temporarily stopped at a predetermined position in the conveyance path every time. In addition, depending on the case, before the information recorded on the two-dimensional bar code is completely read optically, there may be cases where the transport speed is slowed or accidentally paused, There is a problem that the reading accuracy of the two-dimensional barcode is lowered due to the change in the conveyance speed when reading the information recorded on the two-dimensional barcode.

  The present invention has been made in view of these points, and the object thereof is to be recorded on a hybrid information recording medium in which a two-dimensional barcode is printed and an RFIC chip and an antenna coil are embedded. An object of the present invention is to provide an information reading apparatus capable of reading information and preventing deterioration in operability and reading accuracy.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) An information reading apparatus having a conveying path for conveying an information recording medium, wherein the conveying path is provided with a regulating member for restricting passage of the information recording medium.

  According to the present invention, in the information reading apparatus, since the regulation member for regulating the passage of the information recording medium is provided in the conveyance path for conveying the information recording medium such as paper or plastic, the information reading apparatus is conveyed by the conveyance path. It is possible to easily stop the recorded information recording medium at a desired position.

  Therefore, for example, in a swipe type information reading apparatus, it is easy to temporarily stop the information recording medium while swiping the information recording medium, and information recorded on a two-dimensional barcode or a facial photograph can be obtained by one swipe. In addition to optical reading, information can be transmitted to and received from the RFIC chip. As described above, according to the present invention, information can be read with a single swipe, so that workability can be improved as compared with a conventional information reading apparatus.

  In addition, since the present invention does not leave the information recording medium to be temporarily stopped while swiping the information recording medium, it is left to the regulating member that restricts the passage of the information recording medium, not to the manual operation. The user of the reading device does not need to be aware that “the user must stop at a predetermined position while swiping”. As a result, for example, before the information recorded on the two-dimensional barcode is optically completely read, it is possible to prevent the conveyance speed of the information recording medium from being changed at an unnecessary portion, and thus the two-dimensional barcode. The reading accuracy can be prevented from being lowered.

  Furthermore, as described above, the user of the information reading device does not have to be aware that “the user must stop at a predetermined position while swiping”, so that workability is improved and work errors are reduced. Become. In addition, even a blind user can rely on the regulating member to facilitate positioning of the information recording medium without having to visually confirm the swipe operation by himself / herself. Added value as welfare equipment for the elderly can also be found.

  According to the present invention, even if the user releases his / her hand from the information recording medium, the information recording medium is held by the restricting member, and in this state, the user can perform other work. It is.

  Here, the “regulating member” may be any member that restricts (temporarily or always) the passage of the information recording medium. For example, silicon rubber, natural rubber, fluororesin, wood, metal plate such as aluminum or stainless steel, etc. Anything can be used.

  Further, the “information reading device” may be not only a swipe type information reading device but also a dip type information reading device or a motor type information reading device. The “dip-type information reader” refers to a device in which a card (information recording medium) is manually inserted into or extracted from a slit-like insertion port provided in the cross-sectional shape of the conveyance path. An “information reading device” refers to a device that conveys a card inserted into an information reading device through an insertion slot, with a pad roller or the like driven by a motor.

  (2) The information reading apparatus according to (1), wherein the restricting member is a movable restricting member that moves substantially perpendicular to a conveyance direction of the information recording medium.

  According to the present invention, since the restriction member described above is a movable restriction member that moves substantially perpendicular to the conveyance direction of the information recording medium, it is easy to remove the restriction member provided in the conveyance path, As a result, operability can be improved. That is, when it is not necessary to transmit / receive information to / from the RFIC chip, the regulating member provided in the transport path can be moved in a direction substantially perpendicular to the transport direction of the information recording medium and moved out of the transport path. Therefore, it is easy to perform a swipe operation, and for example, it is necessary to reduce the size even if it is a two-time operation, rather than the workability of optically reading and receiving RFIC and reading a two-dimensional bar code or a face photo at one time. In the apparatus, the regulating member can be retracted when optically read, and positioning by RFIC transmission / reception is facilitated by providing the regulating member, so that operability and functionality can be improved. .

  In addition, in the RFIC that does not include large-capacity data such as face images and fingerprint information, the transmission and reception of information can be terminated while the medium is moving while the image is read by the image sensor. In such a case, the regulating member becomes unnecessary, and the regulating member can be removed from the conveyance path in advance. Therefore, operability can be improved.

  (3) The information reading apparatus according to (2), wherein the movable restricting member is a lever having a predetermined shape protruding into the conveyance path.

  According to the present invention, the movable restricting member described above is a lever having a predetermined shape (for example, an L shape, a Z shape, a pin shape, etc.) protruding into the transport path. It is possible to easily control whether the restricting member is housed in the frame that forms the conveyance path, and as a result, the operability can be easily improved.

  (4) The information reading apparatus according to (2) or (3), wherein the movable restricting member is moved by an actuator.

  According to the present invention, since the movable restricting member described above is moved by an actuator such as a solenoid, the movement of the restricting member can be automated, and the operability can be further improved. For example, when the information recording medium is swiped on the conveyance path and one end surface of the information recording medium collides with the movable restricting member, the L-shaped lever described above is automatically retracted into the frame one second after that point. Smooth information reading can be realized without intervention of an artificial operation such as moving a button with a button or the like.

  (5) The information reader according to (3), wherein the lever having the predetermined shape is connected to a button.

  According to the present invention, since the lever having the predetermined shape described above is connected to the button, it is easy to remove the lever having the predetermined shape provided in the conveyance path with a simple configuration. The operability and functionality can be improved.

  (6) The information reader according to (5), wherein the lever having the predetermined shape is moved by the button.

  According to the present invention, since the lever having the predetermined shape is moved by the button described above, the lever having the predetermined shape provided on the conveyance path is moved by a simple operation such as pressing the button. As a result, operability and functionality can be improved.

  (7) A conveyance path that conveys the information recording medium, an image sensor that is disposed in a frame that forms the conveyance path, and that optically reads information recorded on the information recording medium, and a frame that forms the conveyance path An information reading apparatus having a coil embedded in an information recording medium and an RF antenna for transmitting and receiving information by electromagnetic induction, wherein the RF antenna is disposed in the vicinity of the image sensor. An information reading device characterized by comprising:

  According to the present invention, there is provided an information reading apparatus including a conveyance path, an image sensor disposed in a frame, a coil embedded in an information recording medium, and an RF antenna that transmits and receives information by electromagnetic induction. Since the antenna is arranged in the vicinity of the image sensor, the information reader can be made compact, and the information recorded on a two-dimensional barcode or facial photograph can be optically swiped once. Reading and transmission of information to and from the RFIC chip. “Nearby” means a distance at which the electromagnetic wave from the RF antenna affects the operation of the image sensor.

  (8) The information reading apparatus according to (7), wherein the RF antenna is disposed adjacent to the image sensor.

  According to the present invention, since the RF antenna described above is disposed adjacent to the image sensor, after a portion that is to be read as an image on the medium in the swipe operation passes through the image sensor, By adopting an arrangement that hits the restricting member described above, the operation can be completed with a single swipe while being compact.

  (9) The information reading apparatus according to (7), wherein the RF antenna is disposed so as to surround the image sensor.

  According to the present invention, since the above-described RF antenna is disposed in a state of surrounding the image sensor, the length of the information reading device, that is, the length in the conveyance direction of the information recording medium is set to RF. The length of the rectangular side formed by the antenna is sufficient, and it is possible to realize downsizing and compacting that cannot be realized by a conventional information reading apparatus.

  (10) The information reading apparatus according to any one of (7) to (9), wherein part or all of the image sensor is covered with an electromagnetic field shielding member.

  According to the present invention, the image sensor described above is partly or entirely covered with an electromagnetic field shield member. Therefore, even if an electromagnetic wave emitted from the RF antenna hits the image sensor, the image sensor Adverse effects on the operation of the camera (for example, noise is generated in the optical image) can be minimized. The “electromagnetic field shield” here includes both an electric field shield (electrolytic shield) and a magnetic field shield, and considers whether the image sensor is more susceptible to an electric field or a magnetic field. , Either one can be selected. The “electromagnetic field shield” may be anything as long as it can reduce or reflect electromagnetic waves, and examples thereof include metal foils such as aluminum foil and copper foil.

  (11) It has a frame that forms the conveyance path, a part of the frame is formed as a conveyance reference surface, and information is read by swiping the information recording medium along the conveyance reference surface. The information reading device according to any one of (1) to (10).

  According to the present invention, a frame that forms the above-described conveyance path is provided, a part of the frame is formed as a conveyance reference surface, and information is read by swiping the information recording medium along the conveyance reference surface. Therefore, it is possible to provide a swipe-type information reading device that exhibits various effects as described above. In addition, since the operability is lowered by two swipes, an apparatus having a very small shape can be provided in an apparatus in which downsizing is prioritized.

  As described above, according to the present invention, two-dimensional barcodes and facial photographs can be obtained by one operation (for example, one swipe) while preventing deterioration in workability / operability and reading accuracy. In addition to optically reading information recorded in the information, the information can be transmitted to and received from the RFIC chip.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[Appearance configuration]
FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an external configuration of a swipe type image scanner 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A shows a state in which the card 2 is passed through the swipe type image scanner 1, and FIG. 1B shows a state in which the card 2 is enlarged as viewed from the front.

  In FIG. 1A, a swipe type image scanner 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a frame having a substantially U-shaped cross section, and the bottom of this frame is a card travel reference plane (conveyance reference). Surface). Further, a conveyance path 1a is formed between two side plate portions facing each other with the bottom portion interposed therebetween. The electrical configuration of the swipe type image scanner 1 will be described later.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 1B, a card 2 is a general card conforming to JIS, for example, a plastic card having a width of 86 mm, a height of 54 mm, and a thickness of 0.76 mm. In this example, a plastic card is used. For example, a paper card such as a stamp card, an IC card with an IC chip built in the card, and a rewritable card that can be rewritten by applying a special coating to the card surface. It doesn't matter what type it is. Further, regarding the size, any size may be used.

  On the surface of the card 2, a two-dimensional barcode 31 having various encoded information and a face photograph 32 having visual characteristics regarding the owner of the card 2 are printed. Also embedded are an RFIC chip 33 that electronically stores and processes various information, and an antenna coil 34 that transmits and receives information to and from the RF antenna 16 (see FIG. 2) by electromagnetic induction.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1B, the RFIC chip 33 and the antenna coil 34 are electrically connected by an enameled wire or the like. On the other hand, in FIG. 1B, the RFIC chip 33 and the antenna coil 34 embedded in the card 2 can be visually recognized, but this is for convenience of explanation. Further, although the antenna coil 34 is arranged so as to surround almost the entire area of the card 2, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be of a size and arrangement that can communicate with the RF antenna 16.

[Mechanical and electrical configuration]
FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of the mechanical and electrical configuration of the swipe type image scanner 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 2, a swipe type image scanner 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a contact image sensor 11 and a pad roller 12 that rotates in contact with the card 2 when the card 2 passes through the conveyance path 1a. And an encoder 13 that detects the rotation of the pad roller 12 and acquires the position information of the card 2. The image sensor 11 is electrically connected to an image memory 14 that stores image data of the captured two-dimensional barcode 31 and face photograph 32, and the image memory 14 converts the image data captured from the image memory 14 into image data. It is electrically connected to the image processing means 15 that performs various processes on the image processing means 15. Further, the antenna 2 has an RF coil 16 that transmits and receives information by electromagnetic induction with an antenna coil 34 embedded in the card 2. The RF antenna 16 is connected to a circuit board or the like (not shown) and electrically Driven. A rubber plate 17 is provided at the lowest end of the transport path 1a, that is, at the end of the swipe. The RF antenna 16 may be electrically connected to a host-side device (not shown) by a communication cable or the like.

  Based on the mechanical and electrical configurations as described above, the operation of the swipe type image scanner 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described.

  First, the image sensor (imaging element) 11 images the two-dimensional barcode 31 and the face photograph 32 (see FIG. 1B) of the card 2 passing through the transport path 1a by photoelectric conversion. The captured image data of the two-dimensional barcode 31 and the face photograph 32 is stored in the image memory 14. Thereafter, the image processing means 15 reads the image data stored in the image memory 14 and performs signal processing such as position detection processing, structure analysis processing, and decoding processing. Thereby, reading of optical information is completed.

  Next, when the card 2 collides with the rubber plate 17, the card 2 temporarily stops. At this time, information is transmitted and received between the antenna coil 34 embedded in the card 2 and the RF antenna 16 by electromagnetic induction. Finally, after the reading of electromagnetic information is completed, the card 2 may be pulled out (toward the front in FIG. 2). In this embodiment, the reading of electromagnetic information is completed after the reading of optical information is completed, but the timing may be simultaneous or vice versa. Further, when a dip type information reading device is adopted as the information reading device, the card 2 may be pulled out in the direction opposite to the insertion.

  As described above, according to the swipe type image scanner 1 according to the present embodiment, the card 2 being transported in the transport path 1a is properly transmitted and received at a predetermined position (the antenna coil 34 and the RF antenna 16 transmit and receive information). Can be easily stopped (temporarily stopped) at a position where it is possible to improve the workability as compared with a conventional information reading apparatus. Further, since the user of the swipe-type image scanner 1 does not have to be aware that “the user must stop at a predetermined position while swiping”, the number of work mistakes is reduced and the user cannot see the eyes. The card 2 can be stopped at a predetermined position. Furthermore, the fact that there is no need to have such consciousness can prevent a change in the conveyance speed of the card 2 near the position facing the image sensor 11 (pad roller 12) in the conveyance path 1a. It is possible to prevent the reading accuracy of the dimension barcode 31 from being lowered.

  Note that the antenna coil 34 embedded in the card 2 being transported and the RF antenna 16 can be used regardless of whether a dip type information reader or a motor type information reader is used. If the information is transmitted and received by electromagnetic induction between the two, the same effect as the “swipe type” described in the present embodiment can be obtained.

[Modification]
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of the mechanical and electrical configuration of the swipe type image scanner 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention. A characteristic part of the swipe-type image scanner 1 shown in FIG. 3 is that an L-shaped lever 18 that protrudes into the conveyance path 1a is employed as a regulating member. The same elements as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  As shown in FIG. 3A, initially, the lever 18 is in a state where the tip protrudes into the transport path 1a, and restricts the passage of the card 2. When the card 2 collides with the lever 18, information is transmitted and received between the antenna coil 34 embedded in the card 2 and the RF antenna 16. Thereafter, when the button 19 is pressed, the lever 18 is pulled into the swipe type image scanner 1 (the frame thereof), the restriction on passage to the card 2 is released, and swipe to the end can be performed (FIG. 3B). )reference). When the button 19 is released, the lever 18 is returned to its original position by an urging means (not shown) such as a spring.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to control whether the lever 18 protrudes into the transport path 1a or retracts into the frame depending on whether the button 19 is pressed or not, thereby improving operability. be able to. Further, as shown in the figure, since the L-shaped lever 18 composed of a single member is used, the operability can be improved easily and inexpensively.

  FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of the mechanical and electrical configuration of the swipe-type image scanner 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention. A characteristic part of the swipe type image scanner 1 shown in FIG. 4 is that the rubber plate 17 can be moved by an actuator 20 such as a solenoid. The same elements as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, the rubber plate 17 is initially provided at a position that restricts the passage of the card 2. When the card 2 collides with the rubber plate 17, information is transmitted and received between the antenna coil 34 embedded in the card 2 and the RF antenna 16. Thereafter, after a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) elapses, the actuator 20 pulls the rubber plate 17 into the swipe type image scanner 1 (the frame thereof), the restriction on passage to the card 2 is released, and swipe to the end. (See FIG. 4B).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the function of the actuator 20 can control whether the rubber plate 17 protrudes into the conveyance path 1a or is pulled into the frame, thereby further improving the operability. it can. Note that the restriction on passage to the card 2 can also be canceled by sending a pull-in command from a host-side device (not shown), for example. In the present embodiment, the rubber plate 17 is moved in the horizontal direction in the figure. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be moved in the vertical direction and the oblique direction in the figure, for example.

  FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of the mechanical and electrical configuration of the swipe type image scanner 1 according to another embodiment of the present invention. A characteristic part of the swipe-type image scanner 1 shown in FIG. 5 is that the lever 18 shown in FIG. 3 is projected and retracted by an actuator 20 ′. The same elements as those in FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

  In FIG. 5, as described with reference to FIG. 3, after the transmission / reception of information between the antenna coil 34 and the RF antenna 16 is completed, the operation of releasing the passage restriction to the card 2 is the actuator 20. It will be realized by the function of '. Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the operability can be further improved.

  FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a state when the RF antenna 16 is disposed adjacent to the image sensor 11. The swipe type image scanner 1 shown in FIG. 6 has a shorter length in the transport direction than the swipe type image scanner 1 shown in FIG. As described above, the RF antenna 16 is disposed adjacent to the image sensor 11 under the idea that optical information reading and electromagnetic information reading are performed together, thereby realizing compactness. can do. Here, although the rubber plate 17 is provided at the lowermost end of the transport path 1a, it is not always necessary.

  FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram illustrating a state where the RF antenna 16 is disposed so as to surround the image sensor 11. The swipe type image scanner 1 shown in FIG. 7 has a shorter length in the transport direction than the swipe type image scanner 1 shown in FIG. In this way, under the idea that optical information reading and electromagnetic information reading are performed together, the RF antenna 16 is disposed so as to surround the image sensor 11, Compared to the conventional one, it is possible to realize a dramatic downsizing.

  FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a state when the image sensor 11 is covered with the copper foil 21. When the downsizing as described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7 is realized, an electromagnetic wave used for transmitting and receiving information between the antenna coil 34 and the RF antenna 16 embedded in the information recording medium hits the image sensor 11 (passage). However, even in such a case, the adverse effect (for example, noise is added to the image data captured by the image sensor 11) can be prevented.

  The information reading apparatus according to the present invention is useful as an apparatus capable of reading optical information and electromagnetic information with one operation while preventing deterioration in operability and reading accuracy.

1 is a schematic diagram showing an external configuration of a swipe type image scanner according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline | summary of the mechanical and electrical structure of the swipe type image scanner which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline | summary of the mechanical and electrical structure of the swipe type image scanner which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline | summary of the mechanical and electrical structure of the swipe type image scanner which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the outline | summary of the mechanical and electrical structure of the swipe type image scanner which concerns on other embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows a mode when RF antenna is arrange | positioned adjacent to an image sensor. It is a schematic diagram which shows a mode when RF antenna is arrange | positioned so that it may be in the state which enclosed the image sensor. It is a schematic diagram which shows a mode when an image sensor is covered with copper foil.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Swipe type image scanner 1a Conveyance path 2 Card 11 Image sensor 12 Pad roller 13 Encoder 14 Image memory 15 Image processing means 16 RF antenna 17 Rubber plate 18 Lever 19 Button 20 Actuator 21 Copper foil 31 Two-dimensional barcode 32 Facial photograph 33 RFIC Chip 34 Antenna coil

Claims (11)

In an information reading apparatus having a conveyance path for conveying an information recording medium,
An information reading apparatus, wherein a restriction member for restricting passage of the information recording medium is provided in the transport path.   The information reading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the restriction member is a movable restriction member that moves substantially perpendicularly to a conveyance direction of the information recording medium.   The information reading apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the movable restricting member is a lever having a predetermined shape protruding into the conveyance path.   The information reading apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the movable restricting member is moved by an actuator.   4. The information reading apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the lever having the predetermined shape is connected to a button.   6. The information reading apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the lever having the predetermined shape is moved by the button. A transport path for transporting the information recording medium;
An image sensor that is disposed in a frame forming the conveyance path and optically reads information recorded on an information recording medium;
An information reading apparatus including a coil embedded in an information recording medium and an RF antenna that transmits and receives information by electromagnetic induction, disposed in a frame that forms the transport path,
The information reading apparatus, wherein the RF antenna is disposed in the vicinity of the image sensor.   The information reading apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the RF antenna is disposed adjacent to the image sensor.   The information reading apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the RF antenna is disposed so as to surround the image sensor.   The information reading apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a part or all of the image sensor is covered with an electromagnetic field shielding member. The apparatus includes a frame that forms the conveyance path, a part of the frame is formed as a conveyance reference surface, and information is read by swiping the information recording medium along the conveyance reference surface. The information reading apparatus according to any one of 1 to 10.