JP2007257432A - Automatic check/adjustment system with function performing execution or elimination of adjustment allowing separation - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the following problem: though confirmation (a check) of an age is needed when accompanied by an age limit even in various kinds of events held free, there is complication that a money processing system occupying a major part has to be also carried into and out of a holding place simultaneously with an age confirmation system (apparatus) in a conventional system device. <P>SOLUTION: In this automatic check/adjustment system with a function performing execution or elimination of adjustment allowing separation, a diverse card for the age confirmation or a page type authenticating document is inserted, and genuineness/falseness of the card or the like is decided, and contents of the card or the like are confirmed. By the function performing the execution or the elimination of the adjustment of a charge of service or the like or a price of a commodity by a signal by the confirmation, an adjustment function is separated in an event site or the like, only a confirmation part of the card or the like is made to be executed, and the whole system is reunited at the time of returning to a base to operate the function. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention is an automatic check and settlement system, particularly an unattended vending machine, a lending machine, an entrance gate of various facilities, etc., and has an automatic settlement or payment function or a function for performing or omitting settlement of service charges. The present invention relates to an age check system, and further to a separable automatic check and checkout system when there is age restriction in the provisions of laws and ordinances regarding the purchase and service of the product.

  Conventionally, vending machines use alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and other products that are legally prohibited from purchase under the age of 20, books for adults, videotapes, CDs, DVDs, hard disk memories, semiconductor memories (memory sticks), etc. However, recently it has been gradually required and promoted that a system for checking the age will be added to this use. This age confirmation is also proposed for purchasing entrance tickets for movies and demonstrations for adults or opening the entrance gate.

  Conventionally, the age verification system for vending machines, etc. described above uses a car driver's license, inserts the car driver's license, reads the date of birth, and confirms how old it is. When the confirmation is completed, the merchandise sales mechanism or the like is put on standby so that it can be operated.

  In addition, the car driver's license is not owned by adults or all persons over 18 years old. In such cases, vending machine vendors, stores, or facilities store a personalized recitation number for age verification. The ID card can be issued and used so that the ID card can be used. In this case, by inputting the recitation number with an electrically connected numeric keypad, Can be in standby state.

  In addition, it has been limited to the use of a driver's license or a dedicated ID card as an age verification certificate, and when you do not have these cards, you can purchase products with vending machines or enter facilities. In addition, after confirming the age, the medium for paying the price of the product and the service fee is often limited to cash, and all the various payment methods can be used. The problem was that it was not done.

In order to solve the above problems, the applicant filed a patent application shown as Patent Document 1 and provided a new automatic check and settlement system.
Application documents for Japanese Patent Application No. 2006-44962

  The problem to be solved by the present invention may be accompanied by age restrictions even in various events held free of charge, in which case confirmation (checking) of the age is required. In the system apparatus, the money processing system that occupies most of the system apparatus has a problem that it has to be carried into and out of the venue simultaneously with the age confirmation system (equipment).

  To solve this problem, according to the present invention, an automatic check having a function of performing or omitting the settlement that can be separated according to the present invention, the settlement system inserts various cards for age confirmation and page-type authentication documents, Checking the authenticity of the card, etc., confirming the contents of the card, etc., and using the confirmation signal, the function of executing or omitting the payment of the price of goods or services etc. Detach only the card checking unit, and when returning to the base, reconnect the entire system to enable the function, and the plurality of card checking units can be connected to multiple USB or It is characterized in that LAN connection is possible, and the RFID plate is fixed to the confirmation unit, and when it is separated from the base station, the RFID plate reader / writer Ri cryptographic code is written, the confirmation unit is characterized in that as information stored therein when the similarly card is confirmed read upon return to the base is read.

  The present invention is configured as described above. In the case of a free event that does not involve monetary processing, it may be sufficient to separate the monetary processing system part from the system, check the contents of the card, etc., store the processing result, and control the participants with the signal from the confirmation. In many cases, it is sufficient to use only the automatic check part that does not require payment. At the start of an event, etc., the RFID is entered into a code and separated to start. After the event, take the device back to the base, check the encryption code, and if it is OK, connect it to the checkout system and perform the necessary information processing as an automatic check and checkout system, and carry in and out the unnecessary checkout system. Is eliminated.

  In addition, by temporarily separating the fee settlement system from the many automatic check and settlement systems that exist, the system is compact, lightweight and easy to move, and the verification documents can be confirmed reliably. . Since the device was confirmed by RFID, it was possible to easily inspect the article. Needless to say, a separate external or built-in portable power supply is connected to each separated automatic check unit.

  This is realized by the configuration shown in the drawing and described in the section of the embodiment.

  Next, an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a separable automatic check and settlement system according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram partially showing a watermark pattern of a driver's license, and FIG. 3 is also a diagram showing an example of use at a base. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of use in an event venue.

  In these drawings, reference numeral 1 denotes an open / close door of a vending machine for products whose purchase age is restricted such as alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, etc., that is, a card reading unit mounted on the front surface. The reading unit 1 is provided with a card insertion slot 2. The insertion slot 2 forcibly loads the card when the optical system sensor detects insertion or placement, and automatically ejects the card after checking. The reading unit 1 has a built-in RFID plate 11 for individual identification of the reading unit 1.

  The card reading unit 1 is electrically connected to an operation unit (keyboard panel) 3 which is also provided on the front face of the opening / closing door via a connector, and this operation unit 3 is provided inside the vending machine. The power supply unit 4 is also electrically connected via the cable connector 13. The portable power supply 14 is connected when using it separately. The power supply unit 4 is connected to a commercial power supply of AC 100 V, and the contact point or settlement unit of the vending machine and the terminal block 5 are electrically connected. Reference numeral 6 denotes a power switch, 7 denotes a fuse, and 8 and 8 denote mounting plates. In addition, a card identification device for checking a signal sent from the operation unit 3 is built in the power source unit 4.

  Moreover, in this system, age verification cards that can be used are not only automobile driver's licenses and exclusive ID cards, but also insurance cards (card type) that can be used as identification, various types of medical cards, etc. Various membership cards (for example, golf club membership cards, sports club membership cards, etc.), employee cards, student cards, passports and credit cards can be used.

  Furthermore, when a driver's license is used as this age confirmation card, the date of birth is confirmed using an optical sensor, CCD camera, etc., and the data is sent to the identification device to confirm the age. Prior to that, it is necessary to check whether the inserted driver's license is authentic. In this check, an imprint check of the administrative body is performed, and in addition, the state of the watermark pattern 9 imprinted on the driver's license number or the driver's license is checked by the identification device.

  Here, when using a dedicated ID card, it is necessary to check whether or not the user is the person, and using the numeric keypad of the operation unit 3, for example, a 4-digit recitation number is entered, and if it matches, The lamp which can be purchased in the reading unit 1 is turned on. If it is different, the card will be returned as impossible. Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to a password other than four digits.

  In addition, when other age verification cards are used, it is not necessary to operate the keys of the operation unit 3 as in the case of using a driver's license. It will be sufficient to confirm.

  Here, when the numeric keypad of the operation unit 3 is used for input, the recitation number is displayed on the display unit 3a, and it can be checked whether or not it matches the own recitation number, and a confirmation button switch is input. Become. However, the display on the display unit 3a may be stolen by others, and a light receiving element may be provided instead of or in addition to the operation unit 3. Naturally, this light receiving element is also electrically connected to the reading unit 1 and the power supply unit 4 (identification device). A light emission signal can be input to the light receiving element from a mobile phone or a PHS, and confirmation can be performed. In this case, since the recitation number is displayed on the display unit of the own phone, there is no danger of being seen by others. Extremely small.

  In this way, when the vending machine is ready for purchase, the purchase of the product is a normal cash, a card with a built-in contact or non-contact IC chip, or a cellular phone. An electronic money system can also be used. In addition, a credit card can be used as it is, and since a recitation number is required in this case, the operation of the operation unit 3 and the input operation of the light emission signal on the mobile phone are performed. You can also.

  Further, in this embodiment, the confirmation unit described in the claims particularly means the power supply unit 4 (identification device), and in addition, means the merge with the reading unit 1 for inserting cards and the like. This confirmation unit is connected to a plurality of units using a USB or LAN cable and a hub 15 and is further enabled via the cable connector 13 so that the contents can be viewed on any device. A reader / writer 10 for the RFID plate 11 is connected to the power supply unit 4 via a flexible cable 12. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in the base, the reading unit and the power supply unit 4 (reader / writer 10) can be used as 1: 1 or 1: N. 14 or AC100V, each gate can be used alone. If there are N gates, N units can be used, and a built-in portable power supply 14 type or an AC adapter type can be connected.

  Then, the confirmation unit including the RFID plate 11 can be separated from the main body and carried into an event venue or the like, and only the age check can be executed. Further, when returning to the base, it is possible to restore the confirmation unit to recombine all the systems and execute the check and settlement again. When the RFID plate 11 is separated, an encryption code is written, and when it returns to the base, the read content, that is, the stored information can be read by the reader / writer 10.

  The separable automatic check and settlement system according to the present invention is configured as described above. For this reason, even if age restrictions are currently in place, it can also be applied to Katsuma and winner voting ticket vending machines that can be used freely by anyone, and vending machines for drugs and supplements for adults. Although the embodiment has been described for vending machines, it can be widely applied to various facility entrances and pay parking system settlement systems if necessary. In addition, when the age restriction is less than 20 years old and less than 18 years old, and in addition, it is possible to cope with the target age by switching the switch corresponding to the target age. Furthermore, in addition to the above, it is possible to check the age by using a passport. In particular, payment (payment) is unnecessary and it can be performed exclusively for the check function of the age check. The system can be free, and in addition, you can give bonuses and points.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline | summary of the separable automatic settlement system which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows partially the watermark pattern of a driver's license. It is a figure which shows the usage example in a base. It is a figure which shows the usage example in an event venue etc.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Reading part 2 Insertion port 3 Operation part 3a Display part 4 Power supply part 5 Terminal block 6 Power switch 6a Switch 7 Fuse 8 Mounting plate 9 Watermark pattern 10 RFID plate reader / writer 11 RFID plate 12 Flexible cable 13 Cable connector 14 Portable power supply 15 Hub

Claims (3)

  Insert various cards for age confirmation and page-type authentication documents, determine the authenticity of the card, etc., confirm the contents of the card, etc. With the function to execute or omit the fee settlement, the settlement function will be cut off at the event venue, etc., and only the confirmation part of the cards will be executed. An automatic check / settlement system that has the function of executing or omitting the settlement that is separable.   2. The automatic check / settlement system having a function for executing or omitting a separable settlement according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of cards can be connected to a plurality of USB or LAN. An RFID plate is affixed to the confirmation unit, and when it is separated from the base station, an encryption code is written by an RFID reader / writer, and when the confirmation unit returns to the base, the card is read and confirmed in the same manner as described above. 3. An automatic check / settlement system having a function of executing or omitting a separable settlement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the information stored in the system is readable.

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