JP2013029966A - Card issuing device and card issuing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a card issuing machine in which the number of cards to be used and the kinds of cards can be monitored by preventing a wrong card from being set through a manual card setting operation to a card hopper.SOLUTION: A card issuing device comprises a card inserter, a plurality of card hoppers, a card reader/writer, a card ejector, a controller and card carrier means which is capable of carrying a card among at least the card inserter, the plurality of card hoppers, the card reader/writer and the card ejector. The card reader/writer includes card class read means and write means which writes issuance data onto a card. The controller includes card class detection means contained in the issuance data, and the card carrier means is capable of carrying the card between each of the hoppers and the card reader/writer in accordance with a card class.

Description

  The present invention has a card hopper function corresponding to a plurality of types of cards, manages a function of separating a plurality of cards and setting them in a predetermined card hopper, managing the number of stored cards, the type of stored cards, and the like, and outputting the management information. The present invention relates to a card issuing device having a function to connect.

  Some card issuing machines that issue a plurality of types of cards, such as an IC card and a magnetic card, include a card supply device and record information on a card sent from the card supply device.

  This card issuing machine is set in a plurality of card hoppers containing different types of cards for recording information, a plurality of set parts to which the plurality of card hoppers can be attached and detached, and the plurality of set parts. Some have a card sending mechanism for sending a card in order to record information from the card hopper. It is necessary to set the cards without mistake and to monitor the number of cards to be used.

  Even if the card hopper set in the set unit may increase or decrease due to the increase or decrease of the card type, the card hopper is replaced and set, and the type of the card hopper is detected without increasing or decreasing the set unit each time. It is disclosed to provide a card supply device and an ID card creation device that can be used (Patent Document 1).

  However, it has multiple card hoppers, but when setting a card in each card hopper, it is done manually, so even if the card hopper type is detected, multiple card types are mistakenly There is a possibility that the cards are mixedly set, and the number of cards set cannot be automatically detected.

Japanese Patent Publication No. 2003-317035

  The present invention solves the problem in the prior art, and provides a card issuing device that can prevent mistakes caused by manual card setting operations on a card hopper and monitor the number and type of cards used. The purpose is to do.

As means for solving the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a card insertion section, a plurality of card hopper sections, a card reading / writing section, a card ejection section and a control section,
Comprising at least the card insertion section, a plurality of card hopper sections, a card carrier means capable of carrying a card between the card reader / writer and the card discharge section,
The card reading / writing unit has card type reading means and writing means for writing issued data to the card,
The control unit has card type detection means included in the issued data,
The card carrier means is a card issuing device characterized in that the card can be transported between each hopper and the card reading / writing unit according to the card type.

The invention described in claim 2 further includes card counting means for counting cards for each type, and card number storage means for each type for storing the counted cards for each type. The card issuing device described in 1.

The invention according to claim 3 is a card insertion unit, a plurality of card hopper units, a card reading / writing unit, a card ejection unit and a control unit,
A card issuing method using a card issuing device comprising at least the card insertion unit, a plurality of card hopper units, a card carrier means capable of carrying a card between a card reader / writer and a card discharge unit,
Transporting the card from the card insertion section to the card reading / writing section by a card carrier,
A step of reading a card type by a card reading / writing unit;
A process of transporting a card to a card hopper according to the card type by a card carrier;
A process of detecting the card type included in the issued data by the control unit;
A step of conveying a card from a card hopper corresponding to the detected card type to a card reading / writing unit by a card carrier;
A process of writing issued data to the card in the card reading and writing unit,
A step of transporting the card on which the issued data is written to the unloading unit by a card carrier;
A card issuing method characterized by comprising:

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the method of counting the number of cards for each type after the step of reading the card type by the card reading / writing unit and storing the card in the storage unit is provided. The card issuance method described in 1.

  In the present invention, since the cards can be automatically distributed to the card hopper for a plurality of card types, the hopper for setting the cards is not mistaken. In addition, since the number of sheets stored for each type of ticket can be counted, it is possible to manage the number of sheets by connecting to a network.

It is a conceptual diagram of the card issuing machine which detects the kind and number of cards of this invention, and sets to a some card hopper according to the kind of card | curd. It is the conceptual diagram explaining the storage of the card | curd in the card hopper of the card issuing machine of this invention, and the discharge mechanism of a card | curd. It is the conceptual diagram explaining that the card holding | suppressing part at the time of card | curd removal in the card hopper of the card issuing machine of this invention raises. In the card hopper of the card issuing machine of this invention, it is the conceptual diagram explaining the card | curd floating prevention when the remaining card | curd became one sheet. In the card hopper of the card issuing machine of this invention, it is the conceptual diagram explaining 2 sheet | seat discharge prevention when a card | curd is double-fed. In the card hopper of the card issuing machine of this invention, it is the conceptual diagram explaining conveyance of the following 1 sheet at the time of double feeding. It is a system block conceptual diagram explaining the control part which records, prints, and memorize | stores the kind and number of cards. It is the process flow conceptual diagram which showed the card | curd issuing method of this invention.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. A card issuing device 20 in this embodiment is shown in FIG. When the cards used for the card insertion unit 1 are collectively replenished and set from above, the cards are automatically sent into the card issuing device 20. The card inserted inside is conveyed to the IC / magnetic read / write unit 4 by the card carrier 3 and read by the IC / magnetic reader / writer 7 of the IC / magnetic read / write unit 4. The read data is sent to the control unit 8, and the ticket type is automatically determined from the ticket type information included in the data. The read data may be stored in the storage unit 10. The read data can be visually monitored by processing the data in the control unit 8 and sending it to the monitor unit 11.

  Note that control of the card carrier, data processing of data read from the card, and the like can be performed by the control unit 8.

  The card whose ticket type has been determined is sent from the card carrier 3 to the card hopper 2 corresponding to the ticket type.

  Further, by providing a card counting means, the number of cards inserted into the hopper can be counted, and the information can be recorded in the storage unit 10. Further, information on the counted number of cards can be extracted through a network as necessary.

  In the present invention, since a card can be automatically distributed to the card hopper 2 for a plurality of issued ticket types, the hopper 2 for setting the card is not mistaken. In addition, since the number of sheets stored for each type of ticket can be counted, it is possible to manage the number of sheets by connecting to a network.

  In normal operations, it is common for 5 to 6 types of cards to flow into the production line, but in the present invention, it is possible to prepare a card hopper that is twice as much as normal operations. There is no shortage of hoppers.

  FIG. 2 shows the card hopper 2 of the card issuing machine 20 according to the present invention, which is a mechanism capable of automatically storing and discharging cards. The card is conveyed by the card carrier 3 and is replenished from a replenishing unit on the card hopper 2. The replenished card is set on the card pick 15. There is no weight on the set card, and the card is pressed by the card pressing portion 13 with the spring 14 when it is carried out.

  FIG. 3 shows a card carry-out mechanism. The card on the card pick is carried out in accordance with the movement of the card pick, but the card pressing portion 13 rises in accordance with the movement of the card pick.

  FIG. 4 shows a card carry-out mechanism when the remaining cards are one in the card hopper. The card holding mechanism prevents the card from floating.

  FIG. 5 explains how to prevent two cards from being discharged in the card hopper when the cards are double-fed. The card is double-fed to the card holding part, but the exit gap of the carry-out part is equivalent to one card. Yes, the card pick that sends the card is also designed to push only one, and no two are ejected.

  In FIG. 6, the card stopped in the gap of the carry-out portion is held by the card holding portion, stays at the outlet, and is not discharged until a carry-out instruction signal is issued. Next, when the card pick is actuated by the carry-out instruction signal, the card is carried out.

FIG. 7 is a system block for explaining the control unit. The control unit 8 includes a CPU and the like, and performs control of the card carrier, data processing of card data read by the IC / magnetic reading unit, reading of the card type from the card data, and determination. Card data, card data processed by the control unit, and the number of cards counted by the counting means (in particular, the number of cards for each type) can be stored in the storage unit. It can also be printed, stored, and confirmed on a monitor.

  FIG. 8 is a process flow conceptual diagram showing a card issuing method. When a card is set in the card insertion unit 1, the card is conveyed to the IC / magnetic reading / writing unit 4 by the card carrier 3. The IC / magnetic reader / writer 7 of the IC / magnetic reading / writing unit 4 reads and detects the card type, and the card carrier 3 stores the card in the card hopper 2 corresponding to the card type.

  Next, the control unit 8 receives the issued data and selects a card from the card hopper 2 according to the card type information included in the issued data. The selected card is conveyed to the IC / magnetic reading / writing unit 4 by the card carrier 3. The IC / magnetic reader / writer 4 writes the issued data by the IC / magnetic reader / writer 7.

  Here, the issuance data can be generated by an external management system or the like, and can be transmitted to the control unit via a network or the like.

  The card that has been written is sent to the discharge unit 17 by the card carrier 3 and discharged.

  Depending on the type of card, after the issue data is written, printing processing may be performed by the printing unit 5 or concealment mask processing (labeling) may be performed by the concealment mask unit 6. Further, post-processing such as embossing and protective layer formation may be performed.

  The printing unit 5 can use various methods, but for example, a thermal transfer ribbon method can be used. The thermal transfer ribbon system includes a transfer ribbon consisting of yellow, cyan, magenta, and black, and a thermal head that transfers yellow, cyan, magenta, and black ink from the transfer ribbon to the card media in accordance with image and text information. ing.

  In printing using the thermal transfer ribbon method, first, print data is created from authentication identification information such as name, card type, issue date, etc., and image information such as a face photo, according to the card type, and a thermal head based on this print data. An image is formed on the card by transferring ink from the thermal transfer ribbon to the card.

  Specifically, a label unit and a labeler can be used as the masking mask unit 6. The purpose of the label is to prevent personal information on the card face from being seen by a third party before it reaches the user. As an example, the image and character information provided in the printing unit 5 are formed with carbon ink, and light is absorbed and concealed in the visible region, which cannot be confirmed by visual observation, but there is no absorption in the infrared region and is viewed by infrared rays. There is a method in which the image under the concealment mask can be seen through.

  In order to prevent forgery, a label on which a concealment mask and a transparent hologram are formed is also transferred. Since the transparent hologram is transferred onto the image and character information, it is difficult to tamper with the image and character information.

  For the transparent hologram, a surface relief type program is used in which a metal oxide or metal sulfide is deposited on a thin film. The image and text information on the card can be confirmed through the transparent hologram label, but even if you try to copy it with a color copier and forge it, the copier cannot reproduce the diffracted light of the hologram. It turns out that it is counterfeit, and forgery can be prevented.

  According to the present invention, the card setting operation to the card hopper, which has been performed manually by the present invention, can be automated, and the type and number of cards are automatically read and recorded, thereby preventing mistakes in the card that occurred during manual operation. In addition, the number and type of cards used can be monitored and managed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Card insertion part 2 ... Card hopper 3 ... Card carrier 4 ... IC / magnetic reading / writing part 5 ... Printing unit 6 ... Concealment mask unit 7 ... IC / magnetic Reader / writer 8 ... Control unit 10 ... Storage unit 11 ... Monitor unit 12 ... Replenishment unit 13 ... Card pressing unit 14 ... Spring 15 ... Card pick 16 ... Unloading unit 17 ... Card discharge unit 20 ... Card issuing device

Claims (4)

A card insertion section, a plurality of card hopper sections, a card reading / writing section, a card ejection section and a control section,
Comprising at least the card insertion section, a plurality of card hopper sections, a card carrier means capable of carrying a card between the card reader / writer and the card discharge section,
The card reading / writing unit has card type reading means and writing means for writing issued data to the card,
The control unit has card type detection means included in the issued data,
The card issuing device is characterized in that the card carrier means can carry the card between each hopper and the card reading / writing unit according to the card type.   2. The card issuing device according to claim 1, further comprising card counting means for counting cards for each type and card number storage means for each type for storing the counted cards for each type. A card insertion section, a plurality of card hopper sections, a card reading / writing section, a card ejection section and a control section,
A card issuing method using a card issuing device comprising at least the card insertion unit, a plurality of card hopper units, a card carrier means capable of carrying a card between a card reader / writer and a card discharge unit,
Transporting the card from the card insertion section to the card reading / writing section by a card carrier,
A step of reading a card type by a card reading / writing unit;
A process of transporting a card to a card hopper according to the card type by a card carrier;
A process of detecting the card type included in the issued data by the control unit;
A step of conveying a card from a card hopper corresponding to the detected card type to a card reading / writing unit by a card carrier;
A process of writing issued data to the card in the card reading and writing unit,
A step of transporting the card on which the issued data is written to the unloading unit by a card carrier;
A card issuing method characterized by comprising:   4. The card issuing method according to claim 3, further comprising a step of counting the number of cards for each type after the step of reading the card type by the card reading / writing unit and storing the card in the storage unit.