JP2017117059A - Transaction terminal device and information input device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to reduce power consumption and improve usability of a power source key.SOLUTION: A transaction terminal device includes: an input key 41; a power source key 42 disposed adjacent to the input key; a touch sensor substrate 34 on which a capacitance type touch sensor for detecting operation of the input key is provided; a power source key substrate 45 on which a switch for detecting operation of the power source key is provided; and a power source controller for starting power feeding to the touch sensor when operation of the power source key is detected by the switch of the power source key substrate.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

  The present invention relates to a transaction terminal device and an information input device provided with an input key and a power key.

  In transaction terminal devices used for cashless payments such as credit cards and debit cards, so-called mobile payment terminals, a PIN is input using an input key, and for communication with a payment center or IC card. The encryption key to be used is held in the memory. Therefore, it is necessary to detect an attack act against the transaction terminal device, so-called tampering, to prevent the confidential information such as a personal identification number and an encryption key from being stolen and illegally used.

  In order to prevent confidential information from being stolen by such tampering, that is, as a technology for ensuring tamper resistance, a conductive area is conventionally placed around a security area where electronic components such as a memory for holding confidential information are arranged. A tamper detection pattern in which lines are arranged in a wave shape is provided, and tamper detection is detected by disconnection or short-circuiting of the tamper detection pattern generated by the tamper. When a tamper is detected, the confidential information stored in the memory is stored. A technique for erasing is known (see Patent Documents 1 and 2).

JP2013-3979A JP 2008-33593 A

  Now, the transaction terminal device is provided with an input key for inputting confidential information such as a personal identification number. The key sheet on which the input key is arranged is removed, and the input key is operated on the back side of the key sheet. An attacking action is assumed in which a sensor to be detected is inserted to steal input information using an input key. Therefore, a configuration in which the tamper detection pattern disclosed in the prior art is provided on the back side of the key sheet, for example, a dome sheet for giving a click feeling to the input key, and the detection of the key sheet being removed is considered. It is done.

  However, in such a configuration, since the tamper detection pattern is deformed in accordance with the operation of the input key, there is a problem that the tamper detection pattern is disconnected and erroneous detection of the tamper occurs. In addition, when providing a tamper detection pattern on the dome sheet, a layer for forming the tamper detection pattern and a layer for covering the tamper detection pattern are required, and the deformation characteristics of the dome sheet change due to the multilayer structure of these layers, There was a problem that the operation feeling of the input keys deteriorated.

  Therefore, a configuration in which the operation of the input key is detected by a capacitance type touch sensor, and the action of removing the key sheet and inserting the sensor is detected by a change in capacitance detected by the touch sensor, With this configuration, tamper resistance can be ensured without providing a tamper detection pattern.

  On the other hand, the transaction terminal device is provided with a power key for turning on / off the power. This power key is arranged adjacent to the input key, and the operation of the power key is detected by the touch sensor. However, in this case, since it is necessary to keep the touch sensor operated at all times, the power consumption increases, and in particular, the portable transaction terminal device has a problem that the usable time by the battery is shortened. Further, the power key can be arranged away from the input key. However, in this case, the layout of the power key is limited, so that the usability may be deteriorated.

  The present invention has been devised to solve such problems of the prior art, and its main purpose is to reduce power consumption and improve the usability of the power key. It is to provide a transaction terminal device and an information input device.

  A transaction terminal device according to the present invention includes a plurality of input keys for inputting information, a power key disposed adjacent to the plurality of input keys, and a capacitive touch sensor for detecting an operation of the input keys. , A key operation detecting unit that detects an operation of the power key, different from the touch sensor, and a power control that starts power supply to the touch sensor when the operation of the power key is detected by the key operation detecting unit And a configuration provided with a section.

  The information input device according to the present invention includes a plurality of input keys for inputting information, a power key arranged adjacent to the plurality of input keys, and a capacitive touch for detecting an operation of the input key. A sensor, a key operation detection unit that detects an operation of the power key, and a key operation detection unit different from the touch sensor, and when the operation of the power key is detected by the key operation detection unit, power supply to the touch sensor is started. And a power supply control unit.

  According to the present invention, since it is not necessary to supply power to the touch sensor in a standby state, it is possible to reduce power consumption. In particular, a portable transaction terminal device saves battery power and can be used for a long time. It becomes possible. Further, since the power key is disposed adjacent to the input key, the usability of the power key can be improved.

The perspective view of transaction terminal device 1 concerning this embodiment Rear view of transaction terminal device 1 Longitudinal sectional view of transaction terminal device 1 Front view of security module 38 Sectional drawing of the security module 38 cut | disconnected by the AA line shown in FIG. Exploded perspective view of the keypad unit 5 Sectional drawing of the keypad part 5 cut | disconnected by the AA line shown in FIG. Sectional drawing of the keypad part 5 cut | disconnected by the BB line shown in FIG. Sectional drawing of the keypad part 5 cut | disconnected by CC line shown in FIG. Functional block diagram showing a schematic configuration of transaction terminal apparatus 1

  A first invention made to solve the above-mentioned problems is that a plurality of input keys for inputting information, a power key arranged adjacent to the plurality of input keys, and a static key for detecting an operation of the input key. A capacitive touch sensor, a key operation detection unit that detects an operation of the power key, and a key operation detection unit different from the touch sensor, and when the operation of the power key is detected by the key operation detection unit, to the touch sensor And a power supply control unit that starts power supply.

  According to this, since it is not necessary to supply power to the touch sensor in the standby state, it is possible to reduce power consumption. In particular, a portable transaction terminal device can save battery power and can be used for a long time. Become. Further, since the power key is disposed adjacent to the input key, the usability of the power key can be improved.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the key operation detecting means is a switch that conducts a contact when the power key is pressed.

  According to this, since the on / off state of the switch can be monitored by the low power consumption processor, the standby power can be reduced and the power consumption can be reduced.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the input key and the power key are provided on the same key sheet.

  According to this, since the power key can be arranged side by side on the same surface as the input key, operability can be improved. In addition, since a single key sheet is sufficient, the number of parts can be reduced.

  In the fourth invention, the touch sensor substrate on which the touch sensor is provided, and the touch sensor substrate and the input key are arranged, and a metal dome is arranged at a position corresponding to the input key. A metal dome sheet, and a power key board provided with the key operation detecting means and the metal dome and disposed at a position corresponding to the power key, wherein the metal dome sheet includes the power key. The metal dome sheet and the power key substrate are formed on the touch sensor substrate.

  According to this, since the thickness of the keypad part constituted by the input key and the power key and the parts for detecting the operation can be reduced, the apparatus can be miniaturized. In addition, since the same metal dome is provided for the input key and the power key, the same operational feeling can be obtained with the input key and the power key.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there are provided a plurality of input keys for inputting information, a power key disposed adjacent to the plurality of input keys, and a capacitive touch sensor for detecting an operation of the input keys. , A key operation detecting unit that detects an operation of the power key, different from the touch sensor, and a power control that starts power supply to the touch sensor when the operation of the power key is detected by the key operation detecting unit And a configuration provided with a section.

  According to this, similarly to the first invention, power consumption can be reduced and the usability of the power key can be improved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transaction terminal device 1 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a rear view of transaction terminal device 1 shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of transaction terminal device 1 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1, this transaction terminal device 1 is cashless using a magnetic card C1, a contact IC card C2, a contactless IC card (not shown), etc. as a credit card or a debit card. This is a mobile payment terminal that performs payment, and a display input panel 4 and a keypad unit 5 are arranged on the front surface 3 of the housing 2.

  The housing 2 is composed of an upper case 2a and a lower case 2b. The display input panel 4 is a so-called touch panel display in which a liquid crystal display panel and a touch panel are combined. The display input panel 4 is provided so that the peripheral edge thereof is covered with the frame panel 7. On the keypad unit 5, a plurality of operation keys, specifically, a power key and input keys such as a numeric keypad and a function key are arranged. A cover 6 is provided on the side surface of the housing 2 to cover the power plug and the memory card slot.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a camera 8, a speaker 9, and a connection terminal 10 are provided on the back side of the housing 2. The camera 8 captures a barcode or the like. The speaker 9 outputs sound such as an alarm sound. The connection terminal 10 is connected to a connection terminal of a cradle (not shown) and supplies power for charging.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the transaction terminal device 1 includes a thermal printer 12, a magnetic card reader 13, and a contact type IC card reader 14. In the printer 12, printing is performed on the recording paper drawn from the roll paper RP obtained by winding the recording paper in a roll shape, and the recording paper is discharged from the paper discharge port 16. The magnetic card reader 13 reads the magnetic card C1 inserted in the card slot 17 provided in the housing 2 (see FIG. 1). The contact type IC card reader 14 reads the contact type IC card C2 inserted in the card slot 18 provided in the housing 2 (see FIG. 1).

  In addition, an NFC antenna 21, a communication module 22, and a battery 23 are provided inside the housing 2. The NFC antenna 21 communicates with a non-contact IC card or the like having an electronic money function by NFC (Near Field Communication). The communication module 22 performs wireless communication with a settlement processing system server or the like.

  The battery 23 supplies power to each part of the transaction terminal device 1. A battery cover 25 that closes an opening for inserting and removing the battery 23 is provided in the battery housing portion 24 in which the battery 23 is housed.

  As described above, the transaction terminal device 1 makes a cashless payment using a magnetic card, a contact IC card, a non-contact IC card, and the like, and can print a voucher in which the details of the payment are recorded. In addition, the transaction terminal device 1 may be provided with a user authentication using an ID card, for example, a function for authenticating a user of the transaction terminal device 1.

  A main board 31 and a sub board 32 are provided on the back side of the display input panel 4 inside the housing 2. Various electronic components for controlling each part of the transaction terminal device 1 are mounted on the main board 31 and the sub board 32. For example, a liquid crystal display panel and a touch panel constituting the display input panel 4 are connected to the main substrate 31 and electronic components for controlling them are mounted.

  Further, a touch sensor substrate 34 and a security area main substrate 35 are arranged on the back side of the keypad portion 5 inside the housing 2. These substrates 34, 35, these substrates 34, The frame member 36 for holding the gap 35 is housed in the module case 37 together with the magnetic card reader 13 and the contact IC card reader 14 to constitute a security module 38.

  Next, the security module 38 shown in FIG. 3 will be described. FIG. 4 is a front view of the security module 38 shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the security module 38 taken along line AA shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the keypad unit 5 includes a key sheet 43 in which a plurality of input keys 41 and a power key 42 are arranged. In the example shown in FIG. 4, ten keys, function keys, correction keys, and confirmation keys are provided as the input keys 41. By operating these input keys 41, confidential information such as a password can be input. it can. You can also enter English letters with the numeric keypad.

  A touch sensor substrate 34 is disposed on the back side of the key sheet 43. The touch sensor substrate 34 is provided with a capacitive touch sensor for detecting the operation of the input key 41 on the surface.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the security module 38, the touch sensor substrate 34 is disposed so as to close the opening on the front side of the module case 37. On the back side of the touch sensor substrate 34, a control circuit for processing the output signal of the touch sensor is mounted.

  On the security area main board 35, electronic components such as a flash memory for storing confidential information such as a password and an encryption key are mounted. The security area main board 35 is mounted with a tamper detection circuit that is electrically connected to a tamper detection pattern described below and detects a tamper.

  The touch sensor substrate 34 and the security area main substrate 35 are provided with tamper detection patterns in which conductive lines are arranged in a waveform.

  The frame member 36 supports the touch sensor substrate 34 and the security area main substrate 35 in a state of being opposed to each other with a predetermined interval. A security sheet 55 provided with a tamper detection pattern is attached to the frame member 36 so as to go around the outer periphery of the space defined by the touch sensor substrate 34 and the security area main substrate 35.

  Thereby, the security area partitioned by the touch sensor substrate 34 and the security area main substrate 35 is covered with the touch sensor substrate 34, the security area main substrate 35, and the security sheet 55 having the tamper detection pattern. The tamper detection pattern provided on these members protects the electronic components mounted on the touch sensor substrate 34 and the security area main substrate 35 and the contact IC card reader 14 and stores confidential information. Tamper resistance can be ensured against an attacking action for stealing information stored in the flash memory, input information by the input key 41, and read information by the contact IC card reader 14.

  Further, in the module case 37, a part that becomes a weak point from the viewpoint of securing tamper resistance regarding the security module 38, specifically, an inner surface of a part facing the battery housing portion 24 (see FIG. 3) in the module case 37, A security sheet 58 is pasted. Thereby, the magnetic card reader 13 is protected, and tamper resistance can be ensured against an attacking action for stealing information read by the magnetic card reader 13.

  Next, the keypad unit 5 shown in FIG. 4 will be described. FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the keypad unit 5. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the keypad portion 5 cut along the line AA shown in FIG. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the keypad portion 5 cut along the line BB shown in FIG. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the keypad portion 5 cut along line CC shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 6, a metal dome sheet 44 is disposed between the key sheet 43 and the touch sensor substrate 34 (see FIG. 8). A power key board 45 is disposed between the key sheet 43 and the touch sensor board 34 (see FIG. 9). The keypad unit 5 is configured by the key sheet 43, the metal dome sheet 44, the power key substrate 45, and the touch sensor substrate 34.

  The key sheet 43 includes a plurality of input keys 41 and a power key 42, and a support member that supports these to be displaceable between an initial position and a pressed position. The input key 41 and the power key 42 are fitted into holes formed in the upper case 2a and exposed to the front surface 3 of the housing 2 (see FIG. 1).

  The metal dome sheet 44 is formed by arranging metal dome 61 on a sheet material 62 made of synthetic resin, and the dome 61 is disposed at a position corresponding to the plurality of input keys 41 provided on the key sheet 43. . The metal dome sheet 44 is formed in a shape in which a portion corresponding to the power key board 45 is cut out, and the metal dome sheet 44 and the power key board 45 are disposed between the key sheet 43 and the touch sensor board 34. The

  By using the metal dome sheet 44 in this way, a good click feeling can be obtained, and the operability of the input key 41 can be enhanced. Further, when the metal dome sheet 44 is employed, the thickness of the keypad portion 5 can be reduced as compared with a configuration using a rubber dome or a configuration in which a click feeling is obtained by elastic deformation of the rubber key itself. Therefore, the apparatus can be reduced in size.

  The power key board 45 is formed by integrally forming a power key switch (not shown) and a metal dome 65 on a resin sheet material 66. The power key switch conducts the contact when the power key is pressed, and can be constituted by a membrane switch, for example. Since the power key board 45 includes the metal dome 65, the power key 42 can provide the same operational feeling as the input key 41. The wiring drawn from the power key board 45 is connected to the main board 31 on the back side of the display input panel 4 (see FIG. 3).

  The touch sensor substrate 34 is provided with a plurality of light sources 71 that illuminate the input keys 41 and the power key 42 provided on the key sheet 43. The light source 71 is composed of a light emitting element such as an LED. The light source 71 is disposed in a gap in the touch sensor area on the touch sensor substrate 34.

  Further, the key sheet 43 is provided with a light incident portion 72 into which light emitted from the light source 71 is incident. The light incident portion 72 is formed in a gap between the input key 41 and the power key 42. The light incident portion 72 has a U-shaped cross section and is formed so as to protrude from the flat portion 75 of the key sheet 43 (see FIG. 7).

  The metal dome sheet 44 is provided with a light guide hole 73 at a position corresponding to the light source 71 of the touch sensor substrate 34 and the light incident portion 72 of the key sheet 43. In the present embodiment, the light source 71 protruding on the touch sensor substrate 34 is provided so as to penetrate the metal dome sheet 44 while entering the light guide hole 73.

  Thereby, light emitted from the light source 71 of the touch sensor substrate 34 enters the light incident portion 72 of the key sheet 43 through the light guide hole 73 of the metal dome sheet 44. The light incident on the light incident portion 72 of the key sheet 43 passes through the key sheet 43 and is emitted from the key tops of the input key 41 and the power key 42.

  As described above, the input key 41 and the power key 42 provided on the key sheet 43 can be illuminated. For example, by illuminating the input key 41 at a timing when input is required, the user is prompted to perform an input operation. In addition, the input key 41 and the power key 42 can be easily operated in a dark environment such as at night.

  In addition, when a tamper detection pattern is provided in the keypad portion 5 as in the prior art, it is necessary to secure an area for key light guide inside the tamper detection pattern, which is not desirable because tamper resistance is reduced. In the present embodiment, since the tamper resistance of the keypad unit 5 is ensured by the touch sensor of the touch sensor substrate 34, it is not necessary to provide a tamper detection pattern on the keypad unit 5. For this reason, key light guide is possible without deteriorating tamper resistance.

  Next, a schematic configuration of the transaction terminal device 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 10 is a functional block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of the transaction terminal device 1.

  The transaction terminal device 1 is provided with a main control unit 81, a display control unit 82, and a power supply control unit 83. These control parts 81-83 are comprised with a processor, and are mounted in the main board | substrate 31 and the sub board | substrate 32 (refer FIG. 3). The main control unit 81 controls the liquid crystal display panel 84 of the display input panel 4 via the display control unit 82 and controls the touch panel 85 of the display input panel 4. Further, the main control unit 81 controls the communication module 22, the camera 8, and the speaker 9. Further, the main control unit 81 controls a power supply control unit 83 that controls power supply by the battery 23.

  In the keypad unit 5, the operation of the input key 41 such as a numeric keypad is detected by a touch sensor 95 provided on the touch sensor substrate 34 (see FIG. 4). The touch sensor 95 is connected to the security area control unit 91 via a control circuit (not shown), and input information of the input key 41 is sent to the security area control unit 91.

  Further, the operation of the power key 42 is detected by a power key switch 96 provided on the power key board 45 (see FIG. 6). The power key switch 96 is connected to the main control unit 81. When the operation of the power key 42 is detected by the power key switch 96, the power key switch 96 is touched by the power control unit 83 in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 81. Power supply to the sensor 95 is started, and input by the input key 41 becomes possible.

  Since the power key 42 is provided separately from the touch sensor 95 in this way, even if the power supply to the touch sensor and other circuits is stopped in the power saving mode when the power is turned off and during standby, It is possible to shift to the normal operation state by pressing. Therefore, while realizing tamper resistance with a simple configuration, power saving during standby can be realized, and the input key 41 and the power key 42 can provide the same operational feeling, which the user feels. A sense of incongruity can be reduced.

  The security module 38 is provided with a security area control unit 91, a flash memory 92, and a tamper detection unit 93. The security area control unit 91 and the tamper detection unit 93 are configured by a processor, and are mounted on the security area main board 35 (see FIG. 3). The flash memory 92 stores confidential information such as a password and an encryption key, and is mounted on the security area main board 35.

  The security area control unit 91 controls the magnetic card reader 13, the contact type IC card reader 14, and the touch sensor 95. The security area control unit 91 is connected to the main control unit 81, and information acquired by the magnetic card reader 13, the contact type IC card reader 14, and the touch sensor 95 is transmitted from the security area control unit 91 to the main control unit 81. The information is transmitted from the communication module 22 to the server of the payment processing system in response to an instruction from the main control unit 81.

  The tamper detection unit 93 detects an abnormality of the tamper detection pattern, that is, disconnection or short circuit of the tamper detection pattern, based on the output signal and the input signal for the tamper detection pattern 94. When the tamper detection unit 93 detects an abnormality in the tamper detection pattern, the security area control unit 91 deletes confidential information such as an encryption key held in the flash memory 92 and confirms that tampering has been detected. The represented history information is stored in the flash memory 92.

  Further, the tamper detection unit 93 detects tampering with respect to the keypad unit 5 based on the change in capacitance detected by the touch sensor 95. In the keypad unit 5, a sensor for detecting the operation of the input key 41 is inserted between the key sheet 43 and the touch sensor substrate 34 by removing the key sheet 43 and stealing input information from the input key 41. A tampering action is assumed, but when a foreign object is inserted inside the key sheet 43 in this way, the capacitance detected by the touch sensor 95 changes, so that it is detected that the foreign object has been inserted. Can do. If the touch sensor 95 is always activated, it can be detected that the key sheet 43 and the metal dome sheet 44 are removed.

  Here, in order to detect a tamper by a change in capacitance, the capacitance in the assembled state may be held as an initial value, and the tamper may be detected based on a change amount from the initial value.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated based on specific embodiment, these embodiment is an illustration to the last, Comprising: This invention is not limited by these embodiment. In addition, all the components of the transaction terminal device and the information input device according to the present invention shown in the above embodiment are not necessarily essential, and can be appropriately selected as long as they do not depart from the scope of the present invention. is there.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, a mobile payment terminal that performs a cashless payment using a magnetic card, a contact IC card, or the like has been described as an example of a transaction terminal device. It is not limited to the use of simple settlement. In addition to the transaction terminal device, it is also possible to configure as a dedicated device for inputting a PIN (personal identification number) such as a personal identification number, an information input device such as a so-called pin pad. Furthermore, the present invention can be configured as a terminal device or an information input device that does not handle confidential information that includes an input key and a power key.

  In the above embodiment, a metal dome sheet provided with a metal dome is used to give a click feeling to the input keys. However, a configuration using a rubber dome, that is, a rubber dome sheet is used. It is also possible. Further, it is possible to eliminate the dome sheet for obtaining a click feeling and obtain a click feeling by elastic deformation of the rubber key itself.

  The transaction terminal device and the information input device according to the present invention have the effects of reducing power consumption and improving the usability of the power key, and the transaction terminal device and information input provided with the input key and the power key It is useful as a device.

5 Keypad portion 34 Touch sensor substrate 41 Input key 42 Power key 43 Key sheet 44 Metal dome sheet 45 Power key substrate 61 Dome 62 Sheet material 65 Dome 66 Sheet material 71 Light source 72 Light incident portion 73 Light guide hole 93 Tamper detection portion 95 Touch sensor 96 Power key switch

Claims (5)

Multiple input keys to enter information,
A power key arranged adjacent to the plurality of input keys;
A capacitive touch sensor for detecting an operation of the input key;
A key operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the power key, different from the touch sensor;
When the operation of the power key is detected by the key operation detection means, a power control unit that starts power supply to the touch sensor;
A transaction terminal device comprising:   2. The transaction terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the key operation detecting means is a switch for conducting a contact when the power key is pressed.   3. The transaction terminal device according to claim 1, wherein the input key and the power key are provided on the same key sheet. Furthermore, a touch sensor substrate provided with the touch sensor;
A metal dome sheet disposed between the touch sensor substrate and the input key, and a metal dome arranged at a position corresponding to the input key;
A power key board provided with the key operation detecting means and a metal dome, and disposed at a position corresponding to the power key;
With
The metal dome sheet is formed in a shape in which a portion corresponding to the power key board is cut out, and the metal dome sheet and the power key board are disposed on the touch sensor board. The transaction terminal device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Multiple input keys to enter information,
A power key arranged adjacent to the plurality of input keys;
A capacitive touch sensor for detecting an operation of the input key;
A key operation detecting means for detecting an operation of the power key, different from the touch sensor;
When the operation of the power key is detected by the key operation detection means, a power control unit that starts power supply to the touch sensor;
An information input device comprising:

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