JP2008282354A - Automatic vending machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an automatic vending machine capable of executing settlement processing with respect to a recording medium recorded with settlement service information, and capable of enhancing convenience. <P>SOLUTION: This automatic vending machine for selling articles stored in a main body cabinet 1 is provided with a reader/writer part 13 installed in every settlement service information of an application object, recorded with the settlement service information, and for reading and writing information from/to an electronic money card 20 held in a prescribed communicable area, and a settlement control part 40 installed in each reader/writer part 13, and for executing the settlement processing, based on the settlement service information allocated to the reader writer part 13, with respect to the electronic money card 20, when the electronic money card 20 is held in the prescribed communicable area of the corresponding reader writer part 13. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vending machine, and more particularly to a vending machine that performs a settlement process with a recording medium such as an IC card.

  Various electronic payment systems have been provided in which valuable value information is recorded on a recording medium such as an IC card, so-called “electronic money card”, and the value of goods and services is settled using this valuable value information. Has been. Since these electronic payment systems do not need to have cash at the time of payment, there are advantages such as ease of payment processing not only on the user side but also on the store side. In addition, security is also taken into consideration, and mutual authentication processing is performed with the electronic payment module prepared in the electronic payment terminal device, and only when the mutual authentication is established, the electronic payment processing is performed on the electronic money card. Will be implemented. That is, in the electronic money card, predetermined security is ensured by recording valuable value information in a secure storage area that can be read and written only by an electronic settlement module for which mutual authentication has been established.

  Here, most of the electronic payment modules described above are uniquely developed in each electronic payment system, and mutual authentication is not established with an electronic money card with a different electronic payment system. It is also impossible to read and write valuable information. Therefore, for example, even if the user owns an electronic money card corresponding to the electronic payment system of one electronic payment operator, the electronic payment terminal device on the store side becomes an electronic payment system of another electronic payment operator. When the electronic payment module is provided, the electronic money card presented by the user cannot be handled and electronic payment cannot be performed.

  In recent years, recording media (IC cards, mobile phones, etc.) on which a plurality of payment service information are recorded have become widespread, and in order to cope with such recording media, a payment service is started from a recording medium on which a plurality of payment service information is recorded. A mobile terminal device that reads information and selects one payment service information from the various payment service information that has been read, so that electronic payment processing can be performed with an electronic terminal device that is a transaction target. It has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-267551

  However, the above-described portable terminal device must always be carried when the user uses an IC card, and cannot be said to be excellent from the viewpoint of convenience. In addition, there is currently no vending machine capable of electronic payment processing with a recording medium on which a plurality of payment service information is recorded.

  In view of the above circumstances, the present invention provides a vending machine capable of executing a payment process with a recording medium on which payment service information is recorded and improving convenience. With the goal.

  In order to achieve the above object, a vending machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided for each payment service information to be applied in a vending machine that sells products accommodated in the machine. A plurality of reader / writer units for reading / writing information from / to a recording medium in which information is recorded and held in a predetermined communicable area, and a predetermined reader / writer unit provided for each reader / writer unit. Payment processing means for performing payment processing based on payment service information assigned to the reader / writer unit with the recording medium when the recording medium is held in a communicable area, To do.

  Further, the vending machine according to claim 2 of the present invention comprises the information individual sending means for individually sending the information necessary for the given settlement processing to each of the settlement processing means in claim 1 described above, When the information is given from the information individual sending means, the payment processing means performs a payment process with the recording medium held in a predetermined communicable area through a corresponding reader / writer unit. Features.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the vending machine according to the second aspect includes a selection means for alternatively selecting the reader / writer unit for performing a settlement process, and the individual information transmission The means transmits the information necessary for the given payment process to the payment processing means corresponding to the reader / writer unit selected by the selection means.

  Further, in the vending machine according to claim 4 of the present invention, in the above-described claim 3, when the information individual sending means does not select the reader / writer unit through the selection means within a predetermined time, Information required for a given payment process is transmitted to a payment processing unit corresponding to a reader / writer unit set in advance in advance.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the vending machine according to any one of the second to fourth aspects described above, the information individual sending means stores the settlement processing result through the settlement processing means. And an output means for printing out the payment processing result when the payment processing result stored in the storage means is given from the individual information sending means.

  The vending machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the above-mentioned vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the vending machine is connected to each of the payment processing means by an individual synchronization signal line, and the information necessary for the given payment processing is obtained. Sending as common information to each of the payment processing means, and further comprising an information common transmission means for outputting a synchronization signal to the payment processing means corresponding to the alternatively selected reader / writer unit, the payment processing means, When the information is given from the information common sending means and the synchronization signal is inputted, a settlement process is performed with the recording medium held in a predetermined communicable area through a corresponding reader / writer unit. It is characterized by that.

  Further, in the vending machine according to claim 7 of the present invention, in the above-mentioned claim 6, the payment processing means can read and write information through a corresponding reader / writer section when the synchronization signal is given. On the other hand, when the synchronization signal is not given, reading / writing of information through the corresponding reader / writer unit is restricted.

  According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vending machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, wherein the balance is read through the reader / writer unit having the recording medium held in a predetermined communicable area. It is characterized by comprising a remaining amount display means for displaying information.

  The vending machine according to claim 9 of the present invention is the vending machine according to claim 8, wherein the information common sending means displays the remaining amount when the remaining amount is displayed by the remaining amount display means. When information necessary for the payment processing is given within a predetermined time, the information necessary for the payment processing is sent to the payment processing means corresponding to the reader / writer unit that has read the remaining amount information, The synchronization signal is output.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the vending machine according to any one of the sixth to ninth aspects, the information common sending means stores a settlement processing result through the settlement processing means. And an output means for printing out the payment processing result when the payment processing result stored in the storage means is given from the information common sending means.

  According to the vending machine of the present invention, the reader / writer is connected to the recording medium through the reader / writer unit provided for each payment service information to be applied and having the recording medium held in a predetermined communicable area. Since payment processing is performed based on the payment service information assigned to the department, payment can be made with the recording medium on which the payment service information is recorded, and the user holds only the recording medium. It is possible to improve the convenience, and in particular, since payment can be made through the reader / writer unit assigned to the payment service information desired to be applied, there is no need for explanation to the user and the user can There is an effect that it can be used with a simple operation.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a vending machine according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Embodiment 1>
1 and 2 schematically show a vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view, and FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the internal configuration in a simplified manner. It is. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the vending machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The vending machine illustrated here is for selling commodities such as canned beverages and beverages containing plastic bottles, and includes a main body cabinet 1.

  The main body cabinet 1 is formed as a rectangular heat-insulating housing whose front surface is open. Inside the main body cabinet 1, a plurality of columns 2 are juxtaposed side by side, left and right. Each column 2 stores the same type of product along the vertical direction. A product unloader 3 is provided below the column 2. The product carry-out machine 3 carries out the products at the lowest level of the product group stored in the corresponding column 2 one by one when a command is given. The product taken out rolls a product shooter (not shown) or the like and then reaches a product outlet 10 described later.

  The vending machine is provided with an outer door 4 at one side edge of the main body cabinet 1. The outer door 4 opens and closes the front opening of the main body cabinet 1. On the front side, the display window 5, the coin insertion slot 6, the bill insertion slot 7, the amount indicator 8, the coin return slot 9, the commodity outlet 10, A product selection button 11, an electronic payment selection button 12, a reader / writer unit 13, and a display 14 are provided. On the rear side of the outer door 4, a coin processor 15 (see FIG. 3), a coin collection box (not shown). 1), a bill processing machine 16 (see FIG. 3) is provided.

  The display window 5 is a window for allowing the user to visually recognize the product sample 17. The coin slot 6 is an opening through which a user inserts coins. The coins inserted through the coin insertion slot 6 are identified by the coin processor 15 and then stored in the coin collection box. The banknote insertion slot 7 is an opening for a user to insert a banknote. The banknote inserted through the banknote insertion slot 7 is identified by the banknote processing machine 16. The bill insertion slot 7 has a function for returning bills that could not be identified by the bill processor 16. The amount display 8 is for displaying the amount of money input. The coin return port 9 is an opening for returning to the user a coin that could not be identified by the coin processor 15 or a coin to be changed. Moreover, the coin return slot 9 has a function for returning the coins inserted through the coin slot 6 when the user operates the return lever 18. The product outlet 10 is an opening through which a user takes out the product in the column 2 carried out by the product carry-out machine 3.

  The product selection button 11 is a push button switch for the user to select a purchased product, and is prepared for each product sample 17 that is visually recognized through the display window 5. When the product selection button 11 is pressed, the product selection button 11 outputs information on the assigned product etc. to the main control unit 30 described later as a product selection signal.

  The electronic payment selection button 12 is provided for each payment service information to be applied, and is a push button switch for selecting payment service information. The vending machine in the first embodiment is applied to a total of two payment service information A and B, for example, and two electronic payment selection buttons 12 are provided. When the electronic payment selection button 12 is pressed to select payment service information, the selected payment service information is output as a selection signal to a multiplexing device 42a described later.

  Such an electronic payment selection button 12 incorporates a display mechanism that is not explicitly shown in the figure. The display mechanism is configured by arranging LEDs and the like, and lights the LEDs when the corresponding electronic payment selection button 12 is pressed.

  When the electronic money card 20 is placed in a predetermined access area (communicable area), the reader / writer unit 13 can read / write information from / to an IC memory 21 of the electronic money card 20 to be described later. Information can be transmitted to and received from the control unit 22. When the electronic money card 20 is placed in a predetermined access area, the reader / writer unit 13 outputs a signal indicating that the electronic money card 20 is held to a settlement control unit 40 described later.

  In the present embodiment, the reader / writer unit 13 is provided for each payment service information to be applied. As described above, the vending machine according to the present embodiment has a total of two payment service information A and B, for example. Therefore, two reader / writer units 13 are also provided. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, they may be referred to as “reader / writer unit (1) 13” and “reader / writer unit (2) 13”. Here, the reader / writer unit (1) 13 is targeted for the settlement service information A, and the reader / writer unit (2) 13 is targeted for the settlement service information B.

  The reader / writer unit 13 has a built-in display mechanism (not shown). The display mechanism is configured by arranging an LED or the like, and turns on the LED when it enters a readable state to be described later.

  The display 14 displays balance information stored in the electronic money card 20 read through the reader / writer unit 13 as will be described in detail later.

  Here, the electronic money card 20 is a non-contact type IC card including an IC chip, and includes an IC memory 21 and an IC control unit 22 as shown in FIG. The IC memory 21 records payment service information necessary for executing payment processing. In the first embodiment, payment service information is constituted by business operator identification information and valuable value information, and a plurality of payment service information of different business operators is recorded in the IC memory 21 of the electronic money card 20 separately. is there. The business operator identification information is used to identify an electronic payment business operator, and is recorded in a plain text state in the shared area of the IC memory 21. The valuable value information is an electronic valuable value that is used as a price when the settlement process is executed, and is encrypted in a secure memory area of the IC memory 21 that requires individual authentication for each operator. It is recorded in a state where it has been processed. The IC control unit 22 has a main function of managing payment service information recorded in the IC memory 21. The electronic money card 20 in the first embodiment is a recording medium on which a plurality of (for example, two) payment service information is recorded. Specifically, a total of two payment service information items A and B are recorded. Thus, in the first embodiment, the reader / writer unit 13 that can read and write information in a non-contact state with respect to the IC memory 21 of the electronic money card 20 is applied.

  The vending machine includes a main control unit 30, a payment control unit 40, a multiplexing device 42 a, and a printer 19 in addition to the above components.

  The main control unit 30 performs overall control of basic operations of the vending machine, such as product selection, money processing, product carry-out, and print output, by programs and data stored in the main memory 31 in advance. It is. In particular, when a product selection signal is output from the pressed product selection button 11, the main control unit 30 indicates that the product has been selected together with the settlement amount of the product included in the product selection signal, the multiplexing device 42a. In addition, as described later, a signal from the settlement control unit 40 is given through the multiplexing device 42a to control the product carry-out operation.

  The settlement control unit 40 is provided for each reader / writer unit 13. The settlement control unit 40 performs overall control of electronic settlement processing according to programs and data recorded in the memory 41 in advance, and instructions and information given from the main control unit 30 through the multiplexing device 42a. Main control includes settlement processing control and display processing control. The payment process control is to perform a payment process on the condition that the payment service information of the electronic money card 20 is provided through the reader / writer unit 13 on the condition that the payment service information corresponds. The main control unit described above with the settlement process end signal indicating that the settlement process has been completed after performing the subtraction process of the corresponding valuable value information based on the carrier identification information included in the settlement service information when given 30 is output. It is assumed that an authentication key, an encryption key, and a decryption key for each business operator that are necessary when subtracting the valuable value information recorded in the IC memory 21 are prepared in advance. In the first embodiment, it is assumed that the payment control unit 40 corresponds to a total of two payment service information items A and B. In the display processing control, the balance information stored in the electronic money card 20 read through the reader / writer unit 13 is output to the display unit 14 to display the balance.

  The multiplexing device 42 a is provided in such a manner as to be interposed between the main control unit 30 and the settlement control unit 40. The multiplexing device 42a has a plurality of communication ports, and individually sends information necessary for the payment processing given from the main control unit 30 to each of the payment control units 40. It is an information individual sending means for sending information sent from each to the main control unit 30. Further, the above-described electronic payment selection button 12 is connected to the multiplexing device 42a. When the selection signal from the electronic payment selection button 12 is received, it is given from the main control unit 30 according to the selection result. The information is sent to the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (1) 13 or the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13. In the present embodiment, the multiplexing device 42a sends the information given from the main control unit 30 to any settlement control unit 40 when the selection signal from the electronic settlement selection button 12 is not received. It is something that does not.

  Such a multiplexing device 42a is provided with an internal memory (storage means) which is not clearly shown in the figure. The internal memory stores settlement processing results in each terminal, that is, each reader / writer unit 13.

  The printer 19 is an output unit that prints out predetermined information when a command is given from the main control unit 30.

  FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing settlement processing control performed by the settlement control unit, and shows a case where electronic settlement selection is performed before product selection. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 5, the case where electronic money settlement processing is performed on the price of a product in the vending machine according to the first embodiment will be described. In FIG. 5, it is assumed that the display of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2) includes a settlement control unit 40 and a memory, respectively.

  First, when one of the electronic settlement selection buttons 12 is pressed, a selection signal is output, and the multiplexing device 42a receives the selection signal (SQ101). Here, description will be made assuming that the payment service information B is selected.

  Thereafter, in the vending machine in the product selection waiting state, when the product selection button 11 is pressed by the user, a product selection signal is output, and the main control unit 30 is notified that the product selection has been performed ( SQ102). Then, the main control unit 30 gives a card payment command to the multiplexing device 42a (SQ103), whereby the multiplexing device 42a makes payment control corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13 targeted for the payment service information B. A card payment command is given to the unit 40 (SQ104). As a result, the reader / writer unit (2) 13 enters a card reading standby state (SQ105).

  When the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (2) 13 in this card reading standby state (SQ106), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card 20 (SQ107). When mutual authentication is established, a payment command is given to the electronic money card 20 (SQ108). In response to this, payment is made with the electronic money card 20 (SQ109), and when a response is given (SQ110), the payment control unit 40 gives a card payment response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexing device 42a ( SQ111, SQ112). Thereby, the main control unit 30 gives a product carry-out signal to the product carry-out machine 3 (SQ113), causes the product carry-out machine 3 to carry out the product, and ends the current settlement processing control. In the multiplexing device 42a, when a card settlement response is given from the settlement control unit 40, the settlement processing result is stored in the internal memory.

  FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing settlement processing control performed by the settlement control unit, and shows a case where electronic settlement selection is performed after product selection. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 6, a case where electronic money settlement processing is performed on the price of a product in the vending machine according to the first embodiment will be described. In the following case, it is assumed that the settlement service information B is selected as in the case shown in FIG. 5. The settlement control is displayed on the display of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2). It is assumed that each of the unit 40 and the memory is included.

  In the vending machine in the product selection standby state, when the product selection button 11 is pressed by the user, a product selection signal is output, and the fact that the product selection has been performed is given to the main control unit 30 (SQ121). . Then, the main control unit 30 gives a card settlement command to the multiplexing device 42a (SQ122). When a card payment command is given to the multiplexing device 42a, a selection signal is output by pressing one of the electronic payment selection buttons 12, and when the selection signal is received by the multiplexing device 42a (SQ123), The multiplexing device 42a gives a card payment command to the payment control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13 for the payment service information B (SQ124). As a result, the reader / writer unit (2) 13 enters a card reading standby state (SQ125).

  When the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (2) 13 in this card reading standby state (SQ126), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card 20 (SQ127). When mutual authentication is established, a payment command is given to the electronic money card 20 (SQ128). In response, payment is made with the electronic money card 20 (SQ129), and when a response is given (SQ130), the payment control unit 40 gives a card payment response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexing device 42a ( SQ131, SQ132). Thereby, the main control unit 30 gives a product carry-out signal to the product carry-out machine 3 (SQ133), causes the product carry-out machine 3 to carry out the product, and ends the current settlement processing control.

  FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing display processing control performed by the settlement control unit. Hereinafter, the case where the balance information of the electronic money card 20 is displayed in the vending machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the display of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2) includes the settlement control unit 40 and the memory, respectively.

  First, the reader / writer unit (1) 13 and the reader / writer unit (2) 13 are both in a card reading standby state (SQ141, SQ142).

  When the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (1) 13 in this card reading standby state (SQ143), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card 20 (SQ144). When mutual authentication is established, a balance read command is given to the electronic money card 20 (SQ145). In response to this, when a balance read response is given from the electronic money card 20 (SQ146), the settlement control unit 40 gives a balance information response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexer 42a (SQ147). Thereafter, the settlement control unit 40 displays the balance included in the balance information of the electronic money card 20 given through the display 14, and ends the current display processing control.

  FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram illustrating a print output process performed by the vending machine according to the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the operation of the vending machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be further described with reference to FIG.

  When the main control unit 30 gives a printer print command to the printer 19, the main control unit 30 gives a tightening instruction to the multiplexing device 42a (SQ151, SQ152). In response to this, the multiplexing device 42a gives the main control unit 30 the print processing result of the payment processing result of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) stored in the internal memory, that is, the payment processing of the payment service information A ( SQ153). In this way, the main control unit 30 to which the print response about the payment processing result of the payment service information A is given gives a print output command to the printer 19 (SQ154), and then the tightening instruction to the multiplexing device 42a. (SQ155). The multiplexer 42a to which the tightening instruction is given gives the main control unit 30 a print response for the settlement processing result of the reader / writer unit 13 (2) stored in the internal memory, that is, the settlement processing result of the settlement service information B. (SQ156). The main control unit 30 to which the print response about the payment processing result of the payment service information B is given in this way gives a print output command to the printer 19 (SQ157). As described above, in the vending machine according to the first embodiment, it is possible to print out the settlement processing result in each settlement service information in synchronization with printer printing.

  As described above, in the vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention, the payment control unit 40 passes through the electronic money card through the reader / writer unit 13 in which the electronic money card 20 is held in a predetermined communicable area. The payment processing means is configured to execute the payment processing based on the payment service information assigned to the reader / writer unit 13.

  According to the vending machine, the electronic money card 20 is connected to the electronic money card 20 through the reader / writer unit 13 provided for each payment service information to be applied and holding the electronic money card 20 in a predetermined communicable area. Since the payment processing is performed based on the payment service information assigned to the reader / writer unit 13 between the two, the payment can be made with the electronic money card 20 in which the payment service information is recorded. It is only necessary to have the electronic money card 20 and the convenience can be improved. In particular, since payment can be made through the reader / writer unit 13 assigned to the payment service information desired to be applied, The user can use it with a simple operation.

  Further, according to the vending machine, the multiplexing device 42a sends necessary information only to the payment control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit 13 to which the payment service information selected through the electronic payment selection button 12 is assigned. Therefore, electronic payment can be made without competition by selecting the product destination. In particular, since the reader / writer unit (1) 13 and the reader / writer unit (2) 13 may have the same address, it is not necessary to largely change the setting of each unit of the vending machine.

<Embodiment 2>
FIG. 9 is a perspective view schematically showing a vending machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control system of the vending machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to what has the same structure as the vending machine in Embodiment 1 mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  On the front side of the outer door 4 constituting the vending machine, a display window 5, a coin insertion slot 6, a bill insertion slot 7, a money amount display 8, a coin return slot 9, a merchandise outlet 10, a merchandise selection button 11, and electronic payment switching A switch 12a, a reader / writer unit 13, and a display 14 are provided. On the rear side, a coin processor 15 (see FIG. 10), a coin collection box (not shown), and a banknote processor 16 (see FIG. 10) are provided. ) Is provided.

  The electronic payment changeover switch 12a is a switch for selecting payment service information. When the electronic payment changeover switch 12a is turned on once, it is assumed that the payment service information A is selected, when it is turned on again, the payment service information B is selected, and when it is turned on again, the payment service information A is selected again. As described above, the payment service information is sequentially switched every time the switch is turned on. The electronic payment changeover switch 12a outputs the selected payment service information as a changeover signal to a multiplexing device 42b described later.

  The vending machine includes a main control unit 30, a payment control unit 40, a multiplexing device 42 b and a printer 19.

  The multiplexing device 42b is provided in a mode of being interposed between the main control unit 30 and the settlement control unit 40. The multiplexing device 42b has a plurality of communication ports, and individually sends information necessary for the payment processing given from the main control unit 30 to each of the payment control units 40. It is an information individual sending means for sending information sent from each to the main control unit 30. The multiplexer 42b is connected to the electronic payment changeover switch 12a described above, and receives a changeover signal from the electronic payment changeover switch 12a, and is given from the main control unit 30 according to the selection result. The information is sent to the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (1) 13 or the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13. In the present embodiment, the multiplexing device 42b, when not receiving a switching signal from the electronic payment changeover switch 12a within a predetermined time, has a reader / writer unit (1) preliminarily set. ) The information given from the main control unit 30 is sent to the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to 13.

  Such a multiplexing device 42b is provided with an internal memory (storage means) which is not clearly shown in the drawing. The internal memory stores settlement processing results in each terminal, that is, each reader / writer unit 13.

  FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing payment processing control performed by the payment control unit, and shows a case where electronic payment selection is not performed through the electronic payment changeover switch 12a. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 11, a case where electronic money settlement processing is performed on the price of a product in the vending machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In FIG. 11, it is assumed that the display of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2) includes the settlement control unit 40 and the memory, respectively.

  In the vending machine in the product selection standby state, when the product selection button 11 is pressed by the user, a product selection signal is output, and the fact that the product selection has been performed is given to the main control unit 30 (SQ161). . Then, the main control unit 30 gives a card settlement command to the multiplexing device 42b (SQ162). The multiplexing device 42b to which the card payment instruction is given does not receive the switching signal from the electronic payment changeover switch 12a within a predetermined time, and the reader / writer unit (1) 13 set in advance is preferentially set. A card payment command is given to the corresponding payment control unit 40 (SQ163). As a result, the reader / writer unit (1) 13 enters a card reading standby state (SQ164).

  In the card reading standby state, when the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (1) 13 (SQ165), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card (SQ166), When mutual authentication is established, a payment command is given to the electronic money card (SQ167). In response to this, payment is made with the electronic money card (SQ168), and when a response is given (SQ169), the payment control unit 40 gives a card payment response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexer 42b (SQ170). , SQ171). Thereby, the main control unit 30 gives a product carry-out signal to the product carry-out machine 3 (SQ172), causes the product carry-out machine 3 to carry out the product, and ends the current settlement processing control.

  FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing settlement processing control performed by the settlement control unit, and shows a case where electronic settlement selection is performed before product selection. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 12, a case where electronic money settlement processing is performed for the price of a product in the vending machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In FIG. 12, it is assumed that the display of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2) includes a settlement control unit 40 and a memory, respectively.

  First, when the electronic settlement changeover switch 12a is turned on, a changeover signal is output, and the multiplexer 42b receives the changeover signal (SQ181). Here, description will be made assuming that the payment service information B is selected.

  Thereafter, in the vending machine in the product selection waiting state, when the product selection button 11 is pressed by the user, a product selection signal is output, and the main control unit 30 is notified that the product selection has been performed ( SQ182). Then, the main control unit 30 gives a card payment command to the multiplexing device 42b (SQ183), whereby the multiplexing device 42b controls the payment control corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13 for the payment service information B. Card settlement command is given to unit 40 (SQ184). As a result, the reader / writer unit (2) 13 enters a card reading standby state (SQ185).

  In the card reading standby state, when the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (2) 13 (SQ186), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card (SQ187), When mutual authentication is established, a payment command is given to the electronic money card (SQ188). In response to this, payment is made with the electronic money card (SQ189), and when a response is given (SQ190), the payment control unit 40 gives a card payment response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexing device 42b (SQ191). , SQ192). Thereby, the main control unit 30 gives a product carry-out signal to the product carry-out device 3 (SQ193), causes the product carry-out device 3 to carry out the product, and ends the current settlement processing control.

  FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing payment processing control performed by the payment control unit, and shows a case where electronic payment selection is performed after product selection. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 13, a case where electronic money settlement processing is performed on the price of a product in the vending machine according to the second embodiment will be described. In the following cases, it is assumed that the settlement service information B is selected as in the case shown in FIG. 12, and the settlement control is displayed on the display of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2). It is assumed that each of the unit 40 and the memory is included.

  In the vending machine in the product selection standby state, when the product selection button 11 is pressed by the user, a product selection signal is output, and the fact that the product selection has been performed is given to the main control unit 30 (SQ201). . Then, the main control unit 30 gives a card settlement command to the multiplexing device 42b (SQ202). The multiplexing device 42b to which the card payment instruction is given does not receive the switching signal from the electronic payment changeover switch 12a within a predetermined time, and the reader / writer unit (1) 13 set in advance is preferentially set. A card payment command is given to the corresponding payment control unit 40 (SQ203). However, when a switching signal is subsequently input from the electronic payment changeover switch 12a (SQ204), the multiplexing device 42b gives a stop instruction to the payment business unit corresponding to the reader / writer unit (1) 13, and the reader is responded accordingly. When a stop response is given from the payment control unit 40 corresponding to the writer unit (1) 13 (SQ205, SQ206), the payment control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13 targeting the payment service information B Is given a card payment command (SQ207). As a result, the reader / writer unit (2) 13 enters a card reading standby state (SQ208).

  In the card reading standby state, when the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (2) 13 (SQ209), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card (SQ210), When mutual authentication is established, a payment command is given to the electronic money card (SQ211). In response to this, payment is made with the electronic money card (SQ212), and when a response is given (SQ213), the payment control unit 40 gives a card payment response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexing device 42b (SQ214). , SQ215). Thereby, the main control unit 30 gives a product carry-out signal to the product carry-out machine 3 (SQ216), causes the product carry-out machine 3 to carry out the product, and ends the current settlement processing control.

  As described above, in the vending machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the settlement control unit 40 passes through the electronic money card through the reader / writer unit 13 in which the electronic money card 20 is held in a predetermined communicable area. The payment processing means is configured to execute the payment processing based on the payment service information assigned to the reader / writer unit 13.

  According to the vending machine, the electronic money card 20 is connected to the electronic money card 20 through the reader / writer unit 13 provided for each payment service information to be applied and holding the electronic money card 20 in a predetermined communicable area. Since the payment processing is performed based on the payment service information assigned to the reader / writer unit 13 between the two, the payment can be made with the electronic money card 20 in which the payment service information is recorded. It is only necessary to have the electronic money card 20 and the convenience can be improved. In particular, since payment can be made through the reader / writer unit 13 assigned to the payment service information desired to be applied, The user can use it with a simple operation.

  Also, according to the vending machine, the multiplexing device 42b sends necessary information only to the reader / writer unit 13 to which the payment service information selected through the electronic payment changeover switch 12a is assigned. Settlement without competition. In particular, since the reader / writer unit (1) 13 and the reader / writer unit (2) 13 may have the same address, it is not necessary to largely change the setting of each unit of the vending machine.

<Embodiment 3>
FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a control system of the vending machine in the third embodiment of the present invention. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to what has the same structure as the vending machine in Embodiment 1 mentioned above, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The vending machine according to the third embodiment includes a main control unit 30, a settlement control unit 40, a multiplexing device 42c, and a printer 19.

  The multiplexing device 42c is provided in such a manner as to be interposed between the main control unit 30 and the settlement control unit 40, and is further connected to each of the settlement control unit 40 by individual synchronization signal lines 43 and 44. . An electronic payment selection button 12 is connected to the multiplexing device 42c. When a selection signal is received from the electronic payment selection button 12, a synchronization signal is sent to the reader / writer unit (1) 13 according to the selection result. Is output to the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to the above or the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13. The settlement control unit 40 to which the synchronization signal is given is in a response ready state, while the settlement control unit 40 to which no synchronization signal is given is in a response impossible state. Here, the response possible state means that, when the electronic money card 20 is held in a predetermined communicable area of the corresponding reader / writer unit 13, information can be read from and written to the electronic money card 20. Say.

  In other words, the multiplexing device 42c exemplified here sends information necessary for the payment processing given from the main control unit 30 as common information to each of the payment control units 40, and is selected by the electronic payment selection button 12. It is an information common sending means for outputting a synchronization signal to the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit 13 that is selected automatically. Note that if the multiplexing device 42c does not receive a selection signal from the electronic payment selection button 12, it does not output a synchronization signal to any payment control unit 40, so that both the payment control units 40 are in a response impossible state. .

  Such a multiplexing device 42c is provided with an internal memory (storage means) which is not clearly shown in the figure. The internal memory stores settlement processing results in each terminal, that is, each reader / writer unit 13.

  FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing settlement processing control performed by the settlement control unit, and shows a case where electronic settlement selection is performed before product selection. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 15, a case where electronic money settlement processing is performed for the price of a product in the vending machine according to the third embodiment will be described. In FIG. 15, it is assumed that the display of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2) includes the settlement control unit 40 and the memory, respectively.

  First, when one of the electronic settlement selection buttons 12 is pressed, a selection signal is output, and the multiplexing device 42c receives the selection signal (SQ231). Here, description will be made assuming that the payment service information B is selected. Receiving the selection signal, the multiplexing device 42c outputs a synchronization signal to the payment control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13 to which the payment service information B is assigned according to the selection result, and thereby the payment control unit 40 (reader / writer unit (2) 13) is ready to respond (SQ232, SQ233).

  Thereafter, in the vending machine in the product selection waiting state, when the product selection button 11 is pressed by the user, a product selection signal is output, and the main control unit 30 is notified that the product selection has been performed ( SQ234). Then, the main control unit 30 gives a card payment command to the multiplexing device 42c (SQ235), whereby the multiplexing device 42c gives a card payment command to each of the reader / writer units 13, but as described above. Since only the reader / writer unit (2) 13 is ready to respond, the reader / writer unit (2) 13 enters a card reading standby state (SQ236, SQ237).

  In the card reading standby state, when the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (2) 13 (SQ238), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card (SQ239), When mutual authentication is established, a payment command is given to the electronic money card (SQ240). In response to this, payment is made with the electronic money card (SQ241), and when a response is given (SQ242), the payment control unit 40 gives a card payment response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexing device 42c (SQ243). , SQ244). Thereby, the main control unit 30 gives a product carry-out signal to the product carry-out machine 3 (SQ245), causes the product carry-out machine 3 to carry out the product, and ends the current settlement processing control.

  FIG. 16 is a sequence diagram showing payment processing control performed by the payment control unit, and shows a case where electronic payment selection is performed after product selection. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 16, a description will be given of a case where electronic money settlement processing is performed on the product price in the vending machine according to the third embodiment. In the following cases, it is assumed that the settlement service information B is selected as in the case shown in FIG. 15, and the settlement control is displayed on the display of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2). It is assumed that each of the unit 40 and the memory is included.

  In the vending machine in the product selection standby state, when the product selection button 11 is pressed by the user, a product selection signal is output, and the fact that the product selection has been performed is given to the main control unit 30 (SQ261). . Then, the main control unit 30 gives a card settlement command to the multiplexing device 42c (SQ262). When a card payment command is given to the multiplexing device 42c, a selection signal is output when one of the electronic payment selection buttons 12 is pressed, and when the multiplexing device 42c receives the selection signal (SQ263), The multiplexing device 42c outputs a synchronization signal to the settlement control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13 to which the settlement service information B is allocated according to the selection result, and thereby the settlement control unit 40 (reader / writer unit). (2) 13) is ready to respond (SQ264, SQ265). The multiplexing device 42c gives a card payment command to each of the payment control units 40. However, as described above, only the payment control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (2) 13 becomes ready to respond. Therefore, the reader / writer unit (2) 13 enters a card reading standby state (SQ266, SQ267).

  When the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (2) 13 in this card reading standby state (SQ268), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card (SQ269), When mutual authentication is established, a payment command is given to the electronic money card (SQ270). In response, payment is made with the electronic money card (SQ271), and when a response is given (SQ272), the payment control unit 40 gives a card payment response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexing device 42c (SQ273). , SQ274). Thereby, the main control unit 30 gives a product carry-out signal to the product carry-out device 3 (SQ275), causes the product carry-out device 3 to carry out the product, and ends the current settlement processing control.

  FIG. 17 is a sequence diagram showing display processing control performed by the settlement control unit. Hereinafter, a case where the balance information of the electronic money card 20 is displayed in the vending machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 17, and the reader / writer unit 13 (1) and the reader / writer unit 13 (2). It is assumed that the payment control unit 40 and the memory are included in the display.

  First, the reader / writer unit (1) 13 and the reader / writer unit (2) 13 are both incapable of card reading, that is, in a response impossible state (SQ291, SQ292).

  When one of the electronic settlement selection buttons 12 is pressed, a selection signal is output, and the multiplexing device 42c receives the selection signal (SQ293). Here, description will be made assuming that the payment service information A is selected. Upon receiving the selection signal, the multiplexing device 42c outputs a synchronization signal to the payment control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit (1) 13 to which the payment service information A is allocated according to the selection result (SQ294), thereby The settlement control unit 40 (reader / writer unit (1) 13) is ready to respond, that is, the reader / writer unit (1) 13 is ready to read the card (SQ295).

  When the electronic money card 20 is held in the reader / writer unit (1) 13 in this card reading standby state (SQ296), the settlement control unit 40 performs mutual authentication processing with the electronic money card 20 (SQ297). When mutual authentication is established, a balance read command is given to the electronic money card 20 (SQ298). In response to this, when a balance read response is given from the electronic money card 20 (SQ299), the settlement control unit 40 gives a balance information response to the main control unit 30 through the multiplexing device 42c (SQ300). Thereafter, the settlement control unit 40 displays the balance included in the balance information of the electronic money card 20 given through the display 14, and ends the current display processing control.

  FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram illustrating print output processing performed by the vending machine according to the third embodiment. Hereinafter, the operation of the vending machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be further described with reference to FIG.

  When the main control unit 30 gives a printer print command to the printer 19, the main control unit 30 gives a tightening instruction to the multiplexing device 42c (SQ301, SQ302). In response to this, the multiplexing device 42c gives the main control unit 30 the print processing result of the payment process result of the reader / writer unit 13 (1) stored in the internal memory, that is, the payment process of the payment service information A ( SQ303). In this way, the main control unit 30 to which the print response about the payment processing result of the payment service information A is given gives a print output command to the printer 19 (SQ304), and then the tightening instruction to the multiplexing device 42c. (SQ305). The multiplexing device 42c to which the tightening instruction is given gives the main control unit 30 a print response regarding the settlement processing result of the reader / writer unit 13 (2) stored in the internal memory, that is, the settlement processing result of the settlement service information B. (SQ306). In this way, the main control unit 30 to which the print response about the payment processing result of the payment service information B is given gives a print output command to the printer 19 (SQ307). As described above, the vending machine according to the third embodiment can print out the settlement processing result in each settlement service information in synchronization with printer printing.

  As described above, in the vending machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the settlement control unit 40 passes through the electronic money card through the reader / writer unit 13 in which the electronic money card 20 is held in a predetermined communicable area. The payment processing means is configured to execute the payment processing based on the payment service information assigned to the reader / writer unit 13.

  According to the vending machine, the electronic money card 20 is connected to the electronic money card 20 through the reader / writer unit 13 provided for each payment service information to be applied and holding the electronic money card 20 in a predetermined communicable area. Since the payment processing is performed based on the payment service information assigned to the reader / writer unit 13 between the two, the payment can be made with the electronic money card 20 in which the payment service information is recorded. It is only necessary to have the electronic money card 20 and the convenience can be improved. In particular, since payment can be made through the reader / writer unit 13 assigned to the payment service information desired to be applied, The user can use it with a simple operation.

  Further, according to the vending machine, the reader / writer unit 13 is connected to the reader / writer unit 13 through the individual synchronization signal lines 43 and 44, and the information necessary for the given settlement process is shared by the reader / writer unit 13 respectively. And a multiplexer 42c that outputs a synchronization signal to the reader / writer unit 13 that is alternatively selected. Information necessary for settlement processing is transmitted by the multiplexer 42c, and the synchronization signal And the payment processing is performed through the reader / writer unit 13 in which the electronic money card 20 is held in a predetermined communicable area, so that electronic payment based on product destination selection can be performed without competition. In particular, since the reader / writer unit (1) 13 and the reader / writer unit (2) 13 may have the same address, it is not necessary to largely change the setting of each unit of the vending machine.

  As mentioned above, although preferred Embodiment 1-3 of this invention was demonstrated, this invention is not limited to these, A various change can be made.

  For example, in the above-described vending machine according to the third embodiment, in the payment processing control, when the multiplexing device 42c receives the selection signal, the synchronization signal is output to the corresponding payment control unit 40 (reader / writer unit 13). In the present invention, the payment control unit 40 is set in a response enabled state, and in the present invention, the multiplexing device 42c preliminarily displays the remaining amount when the remaining amount is displayed by the display processing control. When information required for the payment process is given from the payment control unit 40 within the determined time, information necessary for the payment process is sent to the payment control unit 40 corresponding to the reader / writer unit 13 that has read the remaining amount information. You may make it send out and perform a payment process.

  In the vending machine according to the first to third embodiments described above, the case where the balance included in the balance information of the electronic money card 20 is displayed through the display 14 has been described. However, the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the balance included in the balance information of the electronic money card 20 may be displayed through the money amount display 8. Thus, when displaying through the money amount display 8, the main control unit 30 given the balance information response outputs a predetermined signal to the money amount display 8.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, each reader / writer unit 13 may be provided with a display, and when the electronic money card 20 is held over the reader / writer unit 13 (when held in a predetermined communicable area of the reader / writer unit 13). ), It is possible to display the same position as the position held over, so that the visibility of the display content is good.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment of the present invention, regarding the print output, the settlement information is output using the internal memory of the multiplexing device 42a (42c), but the settlement corresponding to the memory 41 of each settlement control unit 40 is performed. The settlement information of the service information may be stored, and the settlement information may be output from each memory 41 to the settlement control unit 40 from the multiplexing device 42a (42c) when the print command is output.

  As described above, the vending machine according to the present invention is useful for executing a settlement process with an electronic money card such as an IC card.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing a vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram simply showing the internal configuration of the vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the vending machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view schematically showing an example of an electronic money card. FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram showing settlement processing control performed by the settlement control unit, and shows a case where electronic settlement selection is performed before product selection. FIG. 6 is a sequence diagram showing the payment processing control performed by the above-described payment control unit, and shows a case where electronic payment selection is performed after product selection. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing display processing control performed by the settlement control unit. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing print output processing performed by the vending machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view schematically showing a vending machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control system of the vending machine in the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram showing payment processing control performed by the payment control unit, and shows a case where electronic payment selection is not performed through the electronic payment changeover switch. FIG. 12 is a sequence diagram showing settlement processing control performed by the settlement control unit, and shows a case where electronic settlement selection is performed before product selection. FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram showing payment processing control performed by the payment control unit, and shows a case where electronic payment selection is performed after product selection. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a control system of the vending machine in the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram showing settlement processing control performed by the settlement control unit, and shows a case where electronic settlement selection is performed before product selection. FIG. 16 is a sequence diagram showing payment processing control performed by the payment control unit, and shows a case where electronic payment selection is performed after product selection. FIG. 17 is a sequence diagram showing display processing control performed by the settlement control unit. FIG. 18 is a sequence diagram showing print output processing performed by the vending machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 Electronic payment selection button 12a Electronic payment changeover switch 13 Reader / writer part 20 Electronic money card 21 IC memory 22 IC control part 30 Main control part 40 Payment control part 42a, 42b, 42c Multiplexer 43, 44 Synchronization signal line

Claims (10)

In a vending machine that sells products stored in the aircraft,
A plurality of reader / writer units that are provided for each payment service information to be applied, and that read and write information to and from a recording medium in which payment service information is recorded and held in a predetermined communicable area;
Based on settlement service information provided for each reader / writer unit and allocated to the reader / writer unit with the recording medium when the recording medium is held in a predetermined communicable area of the corresponding reader / writer unit. And a payment processing means for executing payment processing. Information individual sending means for individually sending information necessary for given payment processing to each of the payment processing means,
When the information is given from the information individual sending means, the payment processing means performs a payment process with the recording medium held in a predetermined communicable area through a corresponding reader / writer unit. The vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A selection means for alternatively selecting the reader / writer unit for performing a settlement process;
3. The automatic information transmission apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the individual information sending unit sends information necessary for the given settlement process to the settlement processing unit corresponding to the reader / writer unit selected by the selection unit. Vending machine.   If the reader / writer unit is not selected through the selection unit within a predetermined time, the individual information sending unit is given to the settlement processing unit corresponding to the reader / writer unit set in advance. 4. The vending machine according to claim 3, wherein information necessary for settlement processing is transmitted. The information individual sending means includes storage means for storing a payment processing result through the payment processing means,
5. The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising an output unit that prints out the settlement processing result when the settlement processing result stored in the storage unit is given from the individual information transmission unit. Vending machine as described in. Each of the payment processing means is connected to each of the payment processing means, and the information necessary for the given payment processing is sent as common information to each of the payment processing means, and alternatively selected reader An information common sending means for outputting a synchronization signal to the settlement processing means corresponding to the writer unit;
When the information is given from the information common sending means and the synchronization signal is inputted, the settlement processing means is connected to the recording medium held in a predetermined communicable area through a corresponding reader / writer unit. The vending machine according to claim 1, wherein the settlement process is performed by the vending machine.   When the synchronization signal is given, the settlement processing means can read and write information through the corresponding reader / writer unit. On the other hand, when the synchronization signal is not given, the settlement processing unit reads information through the corresponding reader / writer unit. 7. The vending machine according to claim 6, wherein reading and writing are restricted.   The automatic display according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a remaining amount display means for displaying the remaining amount information read through the reader / writer unit in which the recording medium is held in a predetermined communicable area. Vending machine.   The information common sending means, when the remaining amount display is performed by the remaining amount display means, if the information necessary for the settlement processing is given within a predetermined time after the remaining amount display is performed, 9. The vending machine according to claim 8, wherein information necessary for payment processing is sent to the payment processing means corresponding to the reader / writer unit that has read the information, and the synchronization signal is output. The information common sending means includes storage means for storing a payment processing result through the payment processing means,
10. An output means for printing out the payment processing result when the payment processing result stored in the storage means is given from the common information sending means. Vending machine as described in.

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