JP5288488B2 - Non-contact IC card reader, non-contact IC card reader control method, and program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for reading information from a non-contact IC card.

  When a non-contact IC card reader reads information from a non-contact IC (Integrated Circuit) card, the non-contact IC card reader often notifies the user of the completion of reading by the generation of light or sound.

  When light is generated, the non-contact IC card and the user's hand cover the reading surface of the non-contact IC card reader at the time of reading, so a light emitting unit is provided outside the range so that the user can visually recognize the light. There is a need. As described above, since there are restrictions on the places where the light emitting unit is provided, mounting the light emitting unit may be an obstacle in the design of a non-contact IC card reader. In addition, it is difficult for a person with poor vision to see the completion of reading.

  Notifications due to the occurrence of sound may be too noisy in quiet stores and annoying nearby people, while conversely in noisy stores, it may be difficult to hear. Also, a person who is poor in hearing cannot recognize the completion of reading.

  For this reason, there is a demand for a technique for notifying reading by a method other than the generation of light or sound.

  The reading device described in Patent Document 1 generates air vibrations by vibrating a diaphragm provided in the reading device. The occurrence of the air vibration allows the user to know that the reading has been completed.

JP 2002-279361 A

  However, the air vibration due to the vibration of the diaphragm described in Patent Document 1 is weak, and the user may not feel the air vibration.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a technique for reliably notifying a user of completion of reading of a non-contact IC card by a method other than generation of sound or light.

To achieve the above object, a non-contact IC card reader according to the present invention reads information recorded on a non-contact IC card, and processes the information;
A fan that generates airflow,
If the processing of the information by the reading unit is completed, a control unit that performs control to blow the airflow generated by the fan to the non-contact IC card;
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan in the direction of the non-contact IC card;
A discharge port for discharging the airflow generated by the fan in a direction other than the non-contact IC card direction;
An air outlet shielding portion that shields or opens the air outlet according to the control of the control portion;
Have
Wherein, when the processing by the reading unit is completed, to open the air outlet to the air outlet shielding portion for a predetermined time period, if the predetermined period has elapsed, the air outlet shielding portion before Symbol outlet It is the structure which shields.
Alternatively, a reading unit that reads information recorded on the non-contact IC card and processes the information;
A fan that generates airflow,
If the processing of the information by the reading unit is completed, a control unit that performs control to blow the airflow generated by the fan to the non-contact IC card;
Have
The fan is a fan that switches the rotation direction in the forward direction or the reverse direction according to the control of the control unit,
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan rotating in the reverse direction toward the non-contact IC card;
The control unit is configured to rotate the fan in the reverse direction for a predetermined period when the processing by the reading unit is completed, and to rotate the fan in the forward direction when the predetermined period elapses.
Alternatively, a read / write unit that reads information from the non-contact IC card, updates the information, and writes the updated information to the non-contact IC card;
A fan that generates airflow,
A controller that performs control to blow the airflow generated by the fan onto the non-contact IC card when writing of information by the reading and writing unit is completed;
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan in the direction of the non-contact IC card;
A discharge port for discharging the airflow generated by the fan in a direction other than the non-contact IC card direction;
An air outlet shielding portion that shields or opens the air outlet according to the control of the control portion;
Have
Wherein, when the writing of information by the read write unit is completed, to open the air outlet to the air outlet shielding portion for a predetermined time period, if the predetermined period has elapsed, before the air outlet shielding portion It is the structure which shields a recording blower outlet.
Alternatively, a read / write unit that reads information from the non-contact IC card, updates the information, and writes the updated information to the non-contact IC card;
A fan that generates airflow,
A controller that performs control to blow the airflow generated by the fan onto the non-contact IC card when writing of information by the reading and writing unit is completed;
Have
The fan is a fan that switches the rotation direction in the forward direction or the reverse direction according to the control of the control unit,
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan rotating in the reverse direction toward the non-contact IC card;
The controller is configured to rotate the fan in the reverse direction for a predetermined period when the writing by the reading / writing unit is completed, and to rotate the fan in the forward direction when the predetermined period elapses.
Alternatively, a reading unit that reads information recorded on the non-contact IC card and processes the information;
A fan that operates at a first rotational speed when energized to generate an air current;
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan toward the non-contact IC card;
When the processing of information by the reading unit is completed, the rotation speed of the fan is increased to a second rotation speed for a predetermined period, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, the rotation speed of the fan is set to the first rotation. A control unit for controlling the speed, and
It is the structure which has.
Alternatively, a read / write unit that reads information from the non-contact IC card, updates the information, and writes the updated information to the non-contact IC card;
A fan that operates at a first rotational speed when energized to generate an air current;
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan toward the non-contact IC card;
When the writing of information by the reading / writing unit is completed, the rotational speed of the fan is increased to a second rotational speed for a predetermined period, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, the rotational speed of the fan is set to the first rotational speed. A control unit for controlling the rotational speed of
It is the structure which has.

  According to the present invention, when the processing of information read from the non-contact IC card is completed, the non-contact IC card reader blows the air flow generated by the fan onto the non-contact IC card. The user can be surely notified of the completion of reading.

It is an example of the perspective view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the example of 1 structure of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the payment process of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. (A) It is a figure which shows the airflow in the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. (B) It is a figure which shows the airflow in the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. (A) It is a figure which shows the airflow in the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. (B) It is a figure which shows the airflow in the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is an example of the perspective view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the non-contact IC card reader / writer of the 4th Embodiment of this invention.

(First embodiment)
A first embodiment for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an example of a perspective view of a non-contact IC card reader / writer 10. A non-contact IC card reader / writer is a device for reading information recorded on an IC card in a non-contact manner and writing information on the IC card. In this embodiment, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 reads information from a credit card equipped with an IC chip, and performs processing for settlement of purchase prices for goods and services.

  On the upper surface of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10, a flat reading surface 101 having an area larger than the card size of the non-contact IC card 20 is provided. The reading surface 101 is provided with an outlet 1011 having a plurality of openings. An antenna 102 for wireless communication with the non-contact IC card 20 is provided below the reading surface 101. A fan 103 is provided inside the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10.

  The fan 103 takes in air from the outside of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 and blows it into the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10. The air blown by the fan 103 is blown out from the air outlet 1011. When the non-contact IC card 20 is held over the reading surface 101, an air flow blown out from the air outlet 1011 or the like is blown onto the non-contact IC card 20.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration example of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10. Referring to FIG. 1, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 has a read / write unit 111, a fan 103, and a control unit 112. The antenna 102 in FIG. 1 is included in the read / write unit 111 in FIG.

  When the user holds the non-contact IC card 20 over the reading surface 101, the non-contact IC card 20 transmits identification information for identifying an IC chip built in the card by an electromagnetic induction method or a radio wave reflection method. To do.

  The read / write unit 111 detects the non-contact IC card 20 when receiving the identification information from the non-contact IC card 20 by the antenna 102. The read / write unit 111 transmits / receives an encryption key to / from the non-contact IC card 20 via the antenna 102. The read / write unit 111 reads the card information encrypted with the encryption key from the non-contact IC card 20 from the non-contact IC card 20 and decrypts it. The card information includes, for example, information for identifying the user and information regarding the amount of money available to the user.

  The control unit 112 performs payment for the price based on the decrypted card information, and updates the card information according to the content of the payment.

  The read / write unit 111 writes the updated card information into the non-contact IC card 20.

  When the writing process by the read / write unit 111 is normally completed, the control unit 112 operates the fan 103 for a predetermined time.

  When the fan 103 operates, the air blown by the fan 103 is blown out from the blowout port 1011 and blown to the non-contact IC card 20 as described above. As a result, an air current is also applied to the user's hand holding the non-contact IC card 20, and the user can know that the read / write has been completed.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10. This operation starts when the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 is turned on.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 determines whether or not the non-contact IC card 20 is detected (step S1).

  If the non-contact IC card 20 is not detected (step S1: NO), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 returns to step S1. If the non-contact IC card 20 is detected (step S1: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 executes a settlement process for performing payment (step S2).

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 determines whether or not the payment process is completed (step S3). If the payment process has not been completed (step S3: NO), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 returns to step S3.

  If the settlement process is completed (step S3: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 turns on the fan 103 to start rotation (step S4).

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the power was supplied to the fan 103 (step S5).

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S5: NO), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 returns to step S5. If the fixed period has elapsed (step S5: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 shuts off the power to the fan 103 and stops the fan 103 (step S6). After step S6, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 returns to step S1.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the settlement process. Referring to the figure, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 reads card information from the non-contact IC card 20, authenticates the user based on the card information, and settles the price (step S21).

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 updates the card information according to the payment contents, and writes the updated card information into the non-contact IC card 20 (step S22). After step S22, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 ends the payment process.

  In this embodiment, the contactless IC card reader / writer 10 is used for payment. However, it is necessary to read information from the contactless IC card, such as payment in transportation, administrative services, and user authentication. If it is a use, you may use for another use.

  In this embodiment, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 operates the fan 103 when writing of card information to the non-contact IC card 20 is completed. However, when the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 only reads the card information without writing to the non-contact IC card 20, the fan 103 is operated when the processing of the read information is completed. Also good. For example, when only user authentication is performed, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 operates the fan 103 when user authentication based on card information is normally completed.

  In this embodiment, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 notifies the user of the completion of read / write only by blowing an air flow, but in addition to blowing the air flow, further notification by sound or light is performed. Of course, it may be.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 of this embodiment is an example of a non-contact IC card reader of the present invention. The read / write unit 111 of this embodiment corresponds to the reading unit of the present invention.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the processing of information read from the non-contact IC card is completed, the non-contact IC card reader blows the air flow generated by the fan onto the non-contact IC card. Therefore, the user can be surely notified of the completion of read / write.

(Second Embodiment)
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a of this embodiment is different from that of the first embodiment in that an airflow for notifying the user of read / write completion is generated by opening and closing the air outlet 1011. The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a of the present embodiment will not be described in detail with respect to the same configuration as that described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, and will be described in detail with respect to differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 5 is an example of a perspective view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a of the present embodiment. Referring to the figure, the configuration of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 a is such that a discharge port 104 including a plurality of openings is further provided on the side surface, and a fan 103 a is provided instead of the fan 103. This is the same as the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 of the first embodiment.

  The fan 103a is a fan for cooling components inside the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a. While the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a is operating, the fan 103a continues to operate regardless of whether reading / writing is completed.

  The internal configuration of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a in a plane that includes the line AA ′ of FIG. 5 and is perpendicular to the lower surface. In FIG. 6, the antenna 102 is omitted. As shown in the figure, an outlet shielding plate 105 and an outlet actuator 106 are provided at the lower part of the outlet 1011.

  The air outlet shielding plate 105 slides in a direction parallel to the upper surface according to the operation of the air outlet actuator 106 to shield or open the air outlet 1011. The air outlet actuator 106 moves the air outlet shielding plate 105 according to the control of the control unit 112.

  FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a in a plane including the line BB ′ of FIG. 5 and perpendicular to the lower surface. In FIG. 7, the antenna 102 is omitted. As shown in the figure, a discharge port shielding plate 107 and a discharge port actuator 108 are provided above the discharge port 104.

  The discharge port shielding plate 107 slides in a direction parallel to the side surface in accordance with the operation of the discharge port actuator 108 to shield or open the discharge port 104. The discharge port actuator 108 moves the discharge port shielding plate 107 under the control of the control unit 112.

  The controller 112 according to the present embodiment controls the blowout outlet actuator 106 and the discharge outlet actuator 108 to shield the blowout opening 1011 and open the discharge opening 104 before reading / writing. Then, when the read / write is completed, the control unit 112 controls the air outlet actuator 106 and the air outlet actuator 108 to open the air outlet 1011 for a predetermined period and shield the air outlet 104.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a. Referring to the figure, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a operates in the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 of the first embodiment except that steps S4a and S6a are executed instead of steps S4 and S6. It is the same as the operation of.

  If the settlement process is completed (step S3: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a opens the outlet 1011 and blocks the outlet 104 (step S4a).

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the air outlet 1011 was opened (step S5).

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S5: NO), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a returns to step S5. If the predetermined period has elapsed (step S5: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10a blocks the outlet 1011 and opens the outlet 104 (step S6a).

  In the present embodiment, a mechanism for shielding and opening both the outlet 1011 and the outlet 104 is provided. However, it is not necessary to provide a mechanism for shielding and opening the discharge port 104 as long as an airflow having an amount of air that can reliably notify the user of read / write completion blows out from the blowout port 1011 without shielding the discharge port 104. .

  Further, the mechanism for shielding and opening the outlet 1011 and the outlet 104 is not limited to the combination of the shielding plate and the actuator. For example, the member around the opening may be a shape memory alloy, and the shape memory alloy may be deformed to shield or open.

  In the present embodiment, the discharge port 104 is provided on the side surface, but the discharge port 104 may be provided on the front surface or the back surface as long as the airflow blows in a direction other than the direction of the non-contact IC card 20.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the fan for cooling the apparatus can be used, so that it is not necessary to provide a separate fan for generating an air flow for notifying completion of read / write.

(Third embodiment)
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that an airflow for notifying the user of completion of read / write is generated by changing the rotation direction of the fan. Note that the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b of the present embodiment will not be described in detail with respect to the same configuration as that described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7, and will be described in detail with respect to differences from the first embodiment.

  FIG. 9 is an example of a perspective view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b of the present embodiment. Referring to the figure, the configuration of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 b is such that an intake port 104 b including a plurality of openings is further provided on the side surface, and a fan 103 b is provided instead of the fan 103. This is the same as the contactless IC card reader / writer 10 of the first embodiment.

  The fan 103b is a fan for cooling the components inside the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b. The fan 103b changes the rotation direction in the forward direction or the reverse direction under the control of the control unit 112.

  Here, the forward direction is a direction in which the fan 103b rotates so that air blows out from the inside of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b to the outside through the fan 103b. The reverse direction is the direction of rotation opposite to the forward direction.

  The control unit 112 of the present embodiment rotates the fan 103b in the forward direction before reading / writing. Then, when the read / write is completed, the control unit 112 rotates the fan 103b in the reverse direction for a predetermined time.

  FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b in a plane including the line AA ′ and perpendicular to the lower surface. In the figure, the antenna 102 is omitted. Referring to the figure, an outlet check valve 109 is attached to the outlet 1011.

  The air outlet check valve 109 prevents air from flowing from outside the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 into the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 b through the air outlet 1011.

  FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b in a plane that includes the line BB ′ and is perpendicular to the lower surface. In the figure, the antenna 102 is omitted. Referring to the drawing, an intake check valve 110 is attached to the intake 104b.

  The intake port check valve 110 prevents air from blowing out from the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 through the intake port 104b to the outside of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b.

  By providing the air outlet check valve 109, the air volume taken into the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b increases when the fan 103b rotates in the forward direction. Further, by providing the air outlet check valve 109, it is possible to prevent the non-contact IC card 20 from being attracted to the reading surface 101 when the fan 103b is rotating in the forward direction.

  By providing the intake check valve 110, when the fan 103b rotates in the reverse direction, the amount of air blown out to the outside of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b increases.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the operation of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b. Referring to the figure, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b operates in the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 of the first embodiment except that steps S4b and S10 are executed instead of steps S4 and S6. It is the same as the operation of.

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b first rotates the fan 103b in the forward direction (step S10).

  Then, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b determines whether or not the non-contact IC card 20 has been detected (step S1).

  If the non-contact IC card 20 is detected (step S1: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b executes a settlement process for performing payment (step S2).

  If the settlement process is completed (step S3: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b rotates the fan 103b in the reverse direction (step S4b).

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed after rotating in the reverse direction (step S5).

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S5: NO), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b returns to step S5. If the predetermined period has elapsed (step S5: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b returns to step S10.

  With reference to FIG. 13, FIG. 14, the change of the flow of airflow accompanying the change of the rotation direction of the fan 103b is demonstrated.

  FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view of a plane including the AA ′ line when the fan 103 b is rotated in the forward direction. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the plane including the BB ′ line when the fan 103b is rotated in the forward direction. The antenna 102 is omitted in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the fan 103b rotating in the forward direction takes in air from the outside of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b through the intake port 104b, and the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b. Cool the parts inside. At this time, since the air outlet check valve 109 is provided at the air outlet 1011, air is not taken into the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 b from the air outlet 1011.

  FIG. 14A is a cross-sectional view of a plane including the AA ′ line when the fan 103 b is rotated in the reverse direction. FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the plane including the line BB ′ when the fan 103b is rotated in the reverse direction. The antenna 102 is omitted in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the fan 103b rotating in the reverse direction blows air into the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b, and the air flows from the air outlet 1011 to the non-contact IC card. Blow out to the outside of the reader / writer 10b. At this time, since the intake port check valve 110 is provided at the intake port 104b, air does not blow out from the intake port 104b to the outside of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b.

  In the present embodiment, both the outlet check valve 109 and the inlet check valve 110 are provided, but either one of them may be provided.

  Even if the check valve 109 for the blowout port is not provided, air of an air volume sufficient to sufficiently cool the components in the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b is taken in, and the non-contact IC card 20 is not much adsorbed on the reading surface 101. If not, it is not necessary to provide the check valve 109 for the air outlet.

  Even if the intake check valve 110 is not provided, it is necessary to provide the intake check valve 110 if air of an amount sufficient to notify the user of read / write completion is blown out from the outlet 1011. Absent.

  In the present embodiment, an outlet check valve 109, an intake port 104b, and an intake port check valve 110 are provided. However, if the non-contact IC card 20 is not attracted to the reading surface 101 even without the air outlet check valve 109, the intake port 104b, and the intake port check valve 110, these may be used. It can also be set as the structure which does not provide.

  In the present embodiment, the discharge port 104 is provided on the side surface, but the discharge port 104 may be provided on the front surface or the back surface as long as the airflow blows in a direction other than the direction of the non-contact IC card 20.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, since the apparatus cooling fan can be used, it is not necessary to provide a separate fan for generating an air flow for notifying completion of read / write.

  Further, since it is not necessary to provide a mechanism for shielding and opening the opening, such as a shielding plate and an actuator, the number of parts and power consumption of the non-contact IC card reader / writer can be reduced.

(Fourth embodiment)
A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that an airflow for notifying the user of reading completion is generated by changing the rotation speed of the fan. The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 of the present embodiment will not be described in detail with respect to the same configuration as that described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7, and will be described in detail with respect to differences from the first embodiment.

FIG. 15 is an example of a perspective view of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c of the present embodiment. Referring to the figure, the contactless IC card reader / writer 1c, except that it has a fan 10 3 c instead of the fan 10 3, similar to the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10 of the first embodiment configured It is.

  The control unit 112 of the present embodiment rotates the fan 103c at a predetermined rotation speed before reading / writing. Then, when the read / write is completed, the control unit 112 increases the rotation speed of the fan 103 for a predetermined time.

  The fan 103c is a fan for cooling the components inside the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c, and changes the rotation speed under the control of the control unit 112.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c. Referring to the figure, the operation of the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c is the same as that of the first embodiment except that steps S4c, S6c, and S10c are executed instead of steps S4 and S6. The operation is the same as that of the writer 10.

  When the power is turned on, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c rotates the fan 103c at a predetermined rotation speed (step S10c).

  Then, the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c determines whether or not the non-contact IC card 20 has been detected (step S1).

  If the non-contact IC card 20 is detected (step S1: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c executes a settlement process for performing credit settlement (step S2).

  If the settlement process is completed (step S3: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10b increases the rotation speed of the fan 103c for a predetermined time (step S4c).

  The non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c determines whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the rotation speed was increased (step S5).

  If the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S5: NO), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c returns to step S5. If the predetermined period has elapsed (step S5: YES), the non-contact IC card reader / writer 10c returns to step S10c.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the fan for cooling the apparatus can be used, so that it is not necessary to provide a separate fan for generating an air flow for notifying completion of read / write.

  Further, since it is not necessary to provide a mechanism or check valve for shielding and opening the opening, such as a shielding plate or an actuator, the number of parts and power consumption of the non-contact IC card reader / writer can be reduced.

10, 10a, 10b, 10c Non-contact IC card reader / writer 20 Non-contact IC card 101 Reading surface 102 Antenna 103, 103a, 103b, 103c FAN
104 Outlet 104b Intake port 105 Outlet shielding plate 106 Outlet actuator 107 Outlet shielding plate 108 Outlet actuator 109 Outlet check valve 110 Inlet check valve 1011 Outlet 111 Lead / Light unit 112 Control unit

Claims (14)

A reading unit that reads information recorded on the non-contact IC card and processes the information;
A fan that generates airflow,
If the processing of the information by the reading unit is completed, a control unit that performs control to blow the airflow generated by the fan to the non-contact IC card;
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan in the direction of the non-contact IC card;
A discharge port for discharging the airflow generated by the fan in a direction other than the non-contact IC card direction;
An air outlet shielding portion that shields or opens the air outlet according to the control of the control portion;
Have
Wherein, when the processing by the reading unit is completed, to open the air outlet to the air outlet shielding portion for a predetermined time period, if the predetermined period has elapsed, the air outlet shielding portion before Symbol outlet Non-contact IC card reader that shields. Further comprising a discharge port shielding portion that shields or opens the discharge port according to the control of the control unit;
Wherein, when the processing by the reading unit is completed, and further shields the discharge opening to the discharge opening blocking portion, if the predetermined period has elapsed, the discharge port to said outlet shield portion is further The non-contact IC card reader according to claim 1 , wherein the non-contact IC card reader is opened. A reading unit that reads information recorded on the non-contact IC card and processes the information;
A fan that generates airflow,
If the processing of the information by the reading unit is completed, a control unit that performs control to blow the airflow generated by the fan to the non-contact IC card;
Have
The fan, Ri Van Der switching the direction of rotation in the forward direction or the reverse direction under the control of the control unit,
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan rotating in the reverse direction toward the non-contact IC card ;
Wherein, when the processing by the reading unit is completed, a predetermined time period by rotating the fan in the opposite direction, if the predetermined period has elapsed, the non-contact IC card that rotates the front Symbol fan forward Reader. An inlet for taking air into the non-contact IC card reader from a direction other than the non-contact IC card;
A check valve for the intake port that prevents air from flowing from the inside of the non-contact IC card reader to the intake port;
The non-contact IC card reader according to claim 3 , further comprising: Further comprising a check valve outlet to prevent from the air outlet through which air flows wherein the non-contact IC card reader inside the contactless IC card reader according to claim 3 or 4. A read / write unit that reads information from the non-contact IC card, updates the information, and writes the updated information to the non-contact IC card;
A fan that generates airflow,
A controller that performs control to blow the airflow generated by the fan onto the non-contact IC card when writing of information by the reading and writing unit is completed;
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan in the direction of the non-contact IC card;
A discharge port for discharging the airflow generated by the fan in a direction other than the non-contact IC card direction;
An air outlet shielding portion that shields or opens the air outlet according to the control of the control portion;
Have
Wherein, when the writing of information by the read write unit is completed, to open the air outlet to the air outlet shielding portion for a predetermined time period, if the predetermined period has elapsed, before the air outlet shielding portion A non-contact IC card reading / writing device for shielding a recording outlet. Further comprising a discharge port shielding portion that shields or opens the discharge port according to the control of the control unit;
When the writing by the reading / writing unit is completed, the control unit further shields the discharge port by the discharge port shielding unit, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, the control unit further causes the discharge port shielding unit to connect the discharge port. The non-contact IC card reading / writing device according to claim 6, wherein the device is opened. A read / write unit that reads information from the non-contact IC card, updates the information, and writes the updated information to the non-contact IC card;
A fan that generates airflow,
A controller that performs control to blow the airflow generated by the fan onto the non-contact IC card when writing of information by the reading and writing unit is completed;
Have
The fan is a fan that switches the rotation direction in the forward direction or the reverse direction according to the control of the control unit,
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan rotating in the reverse direction toward the non-contact IC card;
The control unit rotates the fan in the reverse direction for a predetermined period when the writing by the read / write unit is completed, and rotates the fan in the forward direction when the predetermined period elapses. Read / write device. An inlet for taking air into the non-contact IC card reader from a direction other than the non-contact IC card;
A check valve for the intake port that prevents air from flowing from the inside of the non-contact IC card reader to the intake port;
The non-contact IC card reading / writing device according to claim 8, further comprising: The non-contact IC card reading / writing device according to claim 8, further comprising a check valve for an air outlet that prevents air from flowing from the air outlet to the inside of the non-contact IC card reader. A reading unit that reads information recorded on the non-contact IC card and processes the information;
A fan that operates at a first rotational speed when energized to generate an air current;
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan toward the non-contact IC card;
When the processing of information by the reading unit is completed, the rotation speed of the fan is increased to a second rotation speed for a predetermined period, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, the rotation speed of the fan is set to the first rotation. A control unit for controlling the speed, and
A non-contact IC card reader. The non-contact IC card reader according to claim 11, wherein the fan is a fan for cooling internal components. A read / write unit that reads information from the non-contact IC card, updates the information, and writes the updated information to the non-contact IC card;
A fan that operates at a first rotational speed to generate an airflow when energized;
An air outlet for blowing out the airflow generated by the fan toward the non-contact IC card;
When the writing of information by the reading / writing unit is completed, the rotational speed of the fan is increased to a second rotational speed for a predetermined period, and when the predetermined period has elapsed, the rotational speed of the fan is set to the first rotational speed. A control unit for controlling the rotational speed of
A non-contact IC card reading / writing device. The non-contact IC card reading / writing device according to claim 13, wherein the fan is a fan for cooling internal components.

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