JPH02105987A - Re-issue system for magnetic card - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain the magnetic card re-issue system which accurately and securely process magnetic errors by re-issuing a magnetic card where variable information on the balance, etc., stored in a host processor is written when a magnetic error occurs at the time of the payment of money using the magnetic card. CONSTITUTION:Every time money is paid on a magnetic card terminal device 1 by using the magnetic card 15, the balance after the payment is recorded on the host processor 20 according to the characteristic information of the magnetic card 15. Then, if a magnetic error occurs while money is paid on the magnetic card terminal device 1 by using the magnetic card 15, the balance is read out by referring to the characteristic information registered on the host processor 20 and recorded on the magnetic card to re-issue a magnetic card 25. Consequently, even if the magnetic error occurs, the magnetic card can be re-issued having the correct amount of money.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a magnetic card payment system equipped with a magnetic card terminal device that can update information by writing variable information on a magnetic card, and particularly relates to a magnetic card payment system equipped with a magnetic card terminal device that can update information by writing variable information on a magnetic card. This invention relates to a magnetic card reissuance system capable of reissuing a magnetic card with variable information written in the previous state when there is an abnormality in recorded information.

[Conventional technology]

This type of magnetic card is known as a card that allows you to pay in advance and then settle the payment without using cash. Such magnetic cards have been used in a variety of industries.

This kind of magnetic card payment system using magnetic cards is a great way to pay! # When calculating, not only the magnetically recorded data is reduced, but also a punch hole is punched in the display area of the usage amount printed on the magnetic card as a guide to the usage amount. This allows the user of the magnetic card to visually check the amount of payment that he or she has made.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

By the way, in the case of the payment system using the magnetic card mentioned above,
If an error occurs in the magnetic recording information when making payment,
The position of the punch hole was visually confirmed, and the amount indicated by the punch hole was returned in cash, or a magnetic card with the amount recorded magnetically was reissued.

However, such a conventional processing method when an error occurs in magnetically recorded information has the disadvantage that it is not possible to set a large number of punch holes, and the position of the punch holes is not accurate, so that accurate error processing cannot be performed.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a magnetic card reissuance system that can accurately and reliably handle magnetic errors.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve the above object, the magnetic card reissuance system according to the present invention is a magnetic card payment system equipped with a magnetic card terminal device that allows payment of payments using a magnetic card on which variable information is magnetically recorded. In addition to the variable information, unique information specific to the card is provided, and when an error occurs in the magnetic recording information of the magnetic card, the unique information is compared with the unique information that has already been registered, and the system The magnetic card is reissued by writing updated variable information associated with the unique information stored in the storage device of the magnetic card into the magnetic card.

[Effect]

According to the magnetic card reissuance system according to the present invention,
Every time a payment is made using a magnetic card at a magnetic card terminal device, the unique information of the magnetic card is used to record and register the remaining amount after calculating YI in the upper processing device each time. When a magnetic error occurs when paying with a card, the remaining amount is read by referring to the unique information registered in the upper processing device, and this is recorded on the magnetic card to reissue the magnetic card. do.

According to the magnetic card reissuance system of the present invention, even if a magnetic error occurs, it is possible to issue a magnetic card with an accurate amount.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, the present invention will be explained with reference to illustrated embodiments.

FIG. 1 and FIG. 7 are diagrams for explaining the present invention in detail.

FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of a magnetic card reissue system according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, a magnetic card terminal device 1 is installed at each sales floor. This magnetic card terminal device 1 has P
It is composed of an OS terminal 2, a barcode reader 3, and a magnetic card continuous writing device 4. A barcode reader 3 is connected to the POS terminal 2 via a cable 5.
However, a magnetic card continuous writing device 4 is connected via a cable 6. The POS terminal 2 is provided with a numeric keypad 8, a function key 9, a display 10 for displaying amounts, etc. on the front, and is also provided with an external display 11. Further, a cash storage 'R12 is provided at the lower front of the POS terminal 2 so that it can be taken in and taken out. The magnetic card continuous writing device 4 has a card insertion/ejection port 13.
is provided.

The magnetic card continuous writing device 4 has a card insertion/ejection port 1
Insert the prepaid card 15, which is a magnetic card, into 3.
Variable information such as the amount of money written on the magnetic stripe 16 (details will be described later) of the prepaid card 15 and serial number written on the magnetic stripe 17 (details will be described later) of the card 15. The unique information can be read and sent to the POS terminal 2 via the cable 6. The POS terminal 2 is configured so that by operating the function keys 9 and inputting the amount using the numeric keypad 8, payment can be made based on the variable information of the prepaid card 15 that has already been read. Further, the POS terminal 2 is capable of storing information upon payment together with unique information specific to the prepaid card 15.

The POS terminal 2 sends information such as the amount after payment to the magnetic card continuous writing device 4 via the cable 6 so that the information such as the amount can be rewritten on the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15. It has become. The magnetic card successive writing device 4 writes information such as the amount on the magnetic stripe 1G of the prepaid card 15, and then writes the prepaid card 1 from the card insertion/ejection port 13.
5 can be discharged.

In the magnetic card terminal device 1 having such a configuration, the POS terminal 2 is connected to the host processing device 20 via a cable. Each time a payment is made using the prepaid card 15, the POS terminal 2 sends the unique information of the prepaid card 15 and the remaining amount after payment to the cable 1.
8 to the host processing device 20.

The higher-level processing device 20 collects information from the PoS terminal 2 and performs aggregation processing. The higher-level processing device 20 stores the above-mentioned unique information, and is also able to manage the amount of money on the prepaid card 15 based on the unique information until this amount becomes zero. The upper processing 'A W 20 includes a cable 21
A keyboard input device 22 and a magnetic card issuing device 24 are connected via a cable 23 and a cable 23, respectively. The magnetic card issuing device 24 is removably provided with a storage box 28 for storing the white magnetic card 25. Further, the magnetic card issuing device 24 is provided with a card ejection port 30.

Here, when a magnetic error occurs when payment is made using the prepaid card 15 at the POS terminal 2, the prepaid card 15 is sent to a certain location where the host processing device 20 is installed. And prepaid card 1
When the unique information printed on the screen 5 is read and the unique information is input into the higher-level processing device 20 via the keyboard input device 22, the higher-level processing device 20 refers to the previously registered unique information and stores the remaining unique information. The amount is read out, sent to the magnetic card issuing device 24 via the cable 23, and a command for card reissue processing is output. The magnetic card issuing device 24 issues a magnetic card 2 based on the information.
Write variable information such as the amount of money on the magnetic stripe 26 of 5, and write unique information unique to the card such as the serial number on the magnetic stripe 27, and
Unique information is printed on the surface.

FIG. 2(A) shows a prepaid card 1 used in the present invention.
5. FIG. Figure 2 (C) shows the magnetic card 25
FIG. FIG. 2 CD> is a back view showing the magnetic card 25.

As shown in FIG. 1(A), the surface of the prepaid card 15 is provided with an area 19A for displaying the payment amount and payment status, and a magnetic stripe 1
Information 19B is printed that is the same as the unique information recorded in 7, and other necessary information (sales amount, name of publisher, etc.) 19C is printed. Further, on the back side of the prepaid card 3, as shown in FIG. 1(B), there are provided a magnetic stripe 16 on which variable information such as the price is written, and a magnetic stripe 17 on which fixed information is written. .

The magnetic stripe 16 is provided with a recording area in which the sales amount, issuer's name, etc. are recorded in code. The magnetic stripe 17 records information specific to the card, such as a serial number.

In addition, the magnetic stripe 16.17 has the necessary data “1”.
It is recorded as ``0''.

On the surface of the magnetic card 25, as shown in FIG. An area is provided in which the same unique information 29B is printed.

Further, other necessary information (sales amount, name of issuer, etc.) 19C is printed in advance on the magnetic card 25.

Further, on the back side of the magnetic card 25, as shown in FIG. 1(B), there are provided a magnetic stripe 26 for writing variable information such as the price, and a magnetic stripe 17 for writing fixed information. .

FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of the magnetic card continuous writing device 4 used in the same embodiment.

In FIG. 3, the magnetic card continuous writing device 4 is constructed as follows. That is, at a position corresponding to the card insertion/ejection port 13, a pair of feed rollers 45.
46 is rotatably provided, the roller 45.4
6, a read/write head 40 and a read head 41
is provided. This read/write head 40 reads information written on the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15, and writes information on the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15 after the payment is completed. Further, the reader card 41 reads out information written on the magnetic stripe 17 of the prepaid card 3.

A reflective photo coupler 48 is provided next to the read/write head 40 . Said photo coupler 4
Next to 8, a pair of rollers 49,50 are provided. A punch mechanism 51 is provided on the right side of the rollers 49 and 50 in the drawing.

The punch mechanism 51 is a mechanism that punches holes at predetermined positions in the area 19A in accordance with the use of the prepaid card 3. A pair of rollers 52 and 53 are provided on the right side of the punch mechanism 51 in the drawing.

A pair of rollers 54,55 are provided at a constant distance from the rollers 52,53. An endless belt 56 is passed between the rollers 52 and 54. An endless belt 57 is passed between the roller 53 and the roller 55. The lower half of the outer circumference of the belt 56 is
It comes into contact with the upper half of the outer circumference of 7. A card contact detection sensor 58 that also serves as a stopper is provided on the right side of the rollers 53 and 55 in the drawing. The roller 45.46, the roller 49.50, and the roller 5
2.53 and rollers 54.55 are connected to the output shaft of the step motor 59 via a mechanism not shown. Further, a reflective photo coupler 47 for detecting insertion of the prepaid card 15 is provided inside near the card insertion/ejection port 13 . The read/write head 40 is connected to a control circuit 60 via a recording/reproducing circuit 42, and the read head 41 is connected to a control circuit 60 via a waveform shaping circuit 43. Photo coupler 47.48
, the punch mechanism 41 , the step motor 49 , and the card contact detection sensor 58 are each connected to a control circuit 60 . The magnetic card successive writing device 4 is configured to control
A circuit 60 is connected to the POS terminal 2 via a cable 6.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of the higher-level processing device 20. As shown in FIG.

In FIG. 4, the host processing device 20 includes a CRT display 71 and a floppy disk device 7.
2, an external storage device 75 connected to the computer device 70 via a cable 74, and a communication device 77 connected via a cable 76.
and a printer 79 connected to the computer device 70 via a cable. The POS terminal 2 is connected to the communication device 77 via the communication cable 18.

The computer device 70 of the host processing device 20 processes the information sent via the cable 18, stores the necessary information in the external storage device 75, and prints it out from the printer 79 as necessary. It has become.

FIG. 5 is a configuration diagram showing the configuration of the magnetic card issuing device 24 used in the same embodiment.

In FIG. 5, a storage box 2B containing magnetic cards 25 is shown.
can be attached to and detached from the stepped portion 81 of the main body 80 of the magnetic card issuing device 24. Further, when the storage box 28 is attached to the stepped portion 81 of the main body 80, a hole 85 is provided in the bottom portion 82 of the storage box 28 so that a portion of the rollers 83, 84 protrudes. Furthermore, a notch 86 is provided on the side surface of the storage box 28 in contact with the bottom 82, through which only one magnetic card 25 can pass.

An intake port 87 for receiving the magnetic card 25 is provided on the side surface of the stepped portion 81 of the main body 80. Said intake port 8
7 and the card ejection port 30 is a roller 88.
~93 are provided. The rollers 88 to 93 are
They are provided at such intervals that both ends of the magnetic card 25 can be sandwiched between them, and endless belts 94 and 95 are placed between them.

A printer 96 for printing unique information such as a serial number on the area 29B on the surface of the magnetic card 25 is provided between the rollers 88, 89 and 90, 91. An auxiliary plate 97 used during printing is provided at the bottom of this printer 96. A write head 98 is provided between the rollers 90.91 and 92.93 to write the remaining amount, etc. on the magnetic stripe 26 of the magnetic card 25. A recording head 99 is provided for writing unique information such as a number. The printer 96 and the write heads 98 and 99 are connected to a control circuit 100 and are used to write recording information from the control circuit 100 onto the magnetic stripes 26 and 27 of the magnetic card 25. The rollers 83, 84 are
It is connected to the step motor 101 via a mechanism not shown. Further, the rollers 88 to 93 are connected to a step motor 102 via a mechanism not shown.

The step motor 101 is connected to a control circuit 100 and is driven under the control of the control circuit 100.

The operation of the embodiment configured in this way will be explained.

FIGS. 6(1) to (II+) are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the same embodiment. FIG. 6(1) shows the overall operation, and FIG. 6(II) shows the operation of one example of the magnetic card terminal device. , (Iff) are for explaining the operation of the example of the upper processing device 20, respectively.

In FIG. 6 (1), the POS of the magnetic card terminal device 1
The payment process is executed at the terminal 2 using the prepaid card 15 (step 200).

For example, if you carry a product to a checkout location to purchase it, then use the POS
Enter the amount using the numeric keypad 8 of the terminal 2. Next, the prepaid card 15 is inserted into the card insertion/ejection port 13 of the magnetic card continuous writing device 4, variable information such as the amount is read from the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15, unique information is read from the magnetic stripe 17, and the cable is read out. 6 to the POS terminal 2.

Here, if no error occurs in reading the prepaid card 15 from the magnetic card continuous writing device 4 (step 201), the POS terminal 2 subtracts the amount input from the numeric keypad 8 from the amount read from the prepaid card 15, and This is stored in the own memory together with the unique information (step 202), and the remaining amount is sent to the card terminal device 4, and the remaining amount is written on the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15 (step 20).
3).

At this time, when writing to the prepaid card 15 -
1 If no write error has occurred (step 204
), the POS terminal 2 sends predetermined information to the higher-level processing device 20 via the cable 18 and executes aggregation processing. When this aggregation process is executed, the variable information such as the amount of unique information stored in the external storage device 75 is updated because the information that has the lowest remaining amount is the information that should be stored for items with the same unique information. It's something to save (Step 2)
05).

By the way, in steps 201 and 204, when a read/write magnetic error occurs, the prepaid card 15 is kept at the payment location, the prepaid card 15 is asked to be written in a predetermined format, and the prepaid card 15 is sent to the host processing device 2.
0 is installed at the center (step 206).

Then, when the tallying process of the host processing device 20 is completed (step 207), unique information such as the serial number printed on the surface of the prepaid card 15 where the magnetic error has occurred is read, and this information is input to the keyboard input device 22.
to the computer device 70 of the host processing device 20 (step 208), whereby the computer device 1i! 70 searches the external storage device 75, reads variable information such as the amount of money of the same unique information, and sends it to the magnetic card issuing device 24 (step 209). As a result, the magnetic card issuing device 24 takes out one magnetic card 25 from the storage box 28, prints the necessary unique information, writes the amount, etc. on the magnetic stripe 26 of the magnetic card 25, and writes the amount on the magnetic stripe 27. A process of writing the unique information and ejecting the card from the card ejection port 30 is executed (step 210). Thereby, it is possible to issue a magnetic card 25 with an accurate balance written thereon when a magnetic error occurs.

The operation of the magnetic card terminal device 1 will be explained in more detail using FIG. 6(n).

In FIG. 6(n), the user carries the product to the payment location to purchase it, and inputs the amount of the product using the numeric keypad 8 of the POS terminal 2 (step 300).

Then, the input amount is displayed on the amount display 10 and the external display 11 (step 301).

Next, it is determined whether the prepaid card 15 has been inserted into the card insertion/ejection port 13 of the magnetic card continuous writing device 4 (step 302).
When the photocoupler 47 detects that the prepaid card 15 has been inserted into the prepaid card 15 , the control circuit 60 rotates the step motor 59 until the prepaid card 15 contacts the contact sensor 58 . As a result, variable information is read from the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15 via the read/write RAD 40, and unique information is read from the magnetic stripe 17 of the prepaid card 15 via the read/write RAD 41 (step 303).

Here, if no read error has occurred (step 304), this read information is given to the POS terminal 2 from the control circuit 60 via the cable 6 (
Step 305), the POS terminal 2 deducts the desired amount from the information such as the amount read from the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15 (step 305).
06), this is stored, and information such as the deducted amount is again sent to the control circuit 60 via the cable 6 along with a rewrite command (step 307).

Then, the control circuit 60 reversely rotates the step motor 59 in accordance with the command, drives the Nomanche mechanism 51 when the opportunity arises, and writes the deduction information on the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15 (step 308). Here, if a write error occurs in the control circuit 60,
(step 309). The prepaid card 15 is then ejected (Step 310), and the process is terminated.

On the other hand, when the control circuit 60 determines that a read error has occurred while reading the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15 in the magnetic card continuous writing device 4 (step 304), the control circuit 60 detects the read error. Notify the POS terminal 2 of the occurrence, and execute the process of discharging the prepaid card 15 (step 320). Then, when payment by cash is possible (step 321), keep the prepaid card 15,
The user is asked to fill out a predetermined document (step 322), and the process ends. If payment by cash is not possible (step 321), the process ends.

Further, when the control circuit 60 determines that a write error has occurred while writing to the magnetic stripe 16 of the prepaid card 15 in the magnetic card continuous writing device 4 (step 309), the control circuit 60 detects the write error. The occurrence is notified to the POS terminal 2, and the prepaid card 15 is ejected (step 320). And when it is possible to pay in cash,
The prepaid card 15 is kept and a prescribed document is filled out (step 322), and the process ends. If payment by cash is not possible (step 321), the process ends.

Further, the operation of the host processing device 20 will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 6(1).

It is assumed that the upper-level processing device 20, which normally executes various processes, is in a state where it is in a state of aggregating sales etc. on day - (
Step 400). In this state, all information such as the day's sales from the POS terminal 2 is sent to the upper processing device 2.
The information is transmitted to the system on the day of the event, and the totals for that day are known.

Then, in the host processing device 20, if the computer device 70 is cash among the sales on the day (step 401), the computer device 70 executes a cash totaling process (step 402).
). On the other hand, if it is not cash (step 401), it is determined whether or not the unique information is new based on the Bripaid card 5 (step 403).

If the unique information is new, the computer device 70 registers the information in the external storage device 75 (step 404), and combines variable information such as the amount with the above information to externally store the information. Record in storage device 75 (step 4
05) If the unique information has already been registered (step 403), the computer device 70 connects the information with the smallest remaining amount among the variable information to the unique information and stores it in the external storage device 75 (step 406). ), when any of these processes is completed, it is determined whether all data for the day has been processed (step 407), and if not, the process returns to step 401, but if it has been completed, error card processing is performed. Move to.

Here, if no error card occurs on that day, the process ends (step 408). If an error card occurs on that day, visually inspect the prepaid card 15 and read the unique information printed on it. The information is input to the computer device 70 via the keyboard input device 22 (step 409), and the input of information using the keyboard input device 22 is performed until all error cards are completed (steps 409 to 410).

Once you have finished entering the specific information for the error card,
A specific key on the keyboard input device 22 is pressed to instruct the computer device 70 to execute card issuing processing (step 411). As a result, the computer device 70
Card issuing processing is executed (step 412).

Here, the computer device 70 selects the input unique information one by one, searches for unique information registered in the external storage device 75, reads variable information such as the amount, and selects the unique information and the variable information. and gives a card issuing command to the magnetic card issuing device 24. Thereby, the magnetic card issuing device 24 issues the magnetic card 25. That is, in response to a command given from the computer device 70, the control circuit 100 rotates the step motor 102 to rotate the rollers 83 and 84, thereby taking out only one magnetic card 25 and sending it into the main body 80. The control circuit 100 stops the step motor 102 when one magnetic card 25 is taken out. Next, the control circuit 100 rotates the step motor 101 to rotate the rollers 88 to 93, so that when the magnetic card 25 comes under the printer 96, the computer device 7
Print the unique information given from 0. moreover,
When the magnetic card 25 comes to the position of the write head 98, 99, variable information such as the remaining amount and unique information are written on the magnetic stripe 26, 27 of the magnetic card 25, and
This is discharged from the card discharge port 30.

From then on, process only the error cards for which the above operations have been input. The magnetic card 25 reissued in this way is
Deliver each error card to the location where it occurred or ship it to a location that handles error cards.

In the above embodiment, in order to input the unique information to the computer W it 70 of the host processing device 20, the unique information printed on the prepaid card 15 that has caused an error is read, and the unique information is inputted via the keyboard input device 22. Although the information is primarily human-powered, the information is not limited to this and may be as follows.

That is, the information is stamped on the prepaid card 15 H1+
When printing an error card, it may be possible to print it using a special ink that only develops color when exposed to a specific light beam, and to read the specific indignation by shining a specific light beam when an error card occurs. By doing so, the unique information cannot be easily read and the security of the unique information can be ensured.

Also, when printing unique information on the prepaid card 15, if you print a barcode instead of numbers, and an error card occurs, the prepaid card 1
The barcode No. 5 may be read by the barcode league and used for card reissuance processing. In this way, reading of unique information can be automated.

Furthermore, when printing the unique information on the prepaid card 15, instead of printing numbers, a magnetic barcode is printed, and when an error card occurs, the magnetic barcode of the prepaid card 15 is transferred to the magnetic barcode league. This may be read in and used for card reissuance processing. In this way, the reading of unique information can be automated.

Next, FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a second embodiment of the magnetic card reissue system of the present invention.

The difference between the second embodiment shown in FIG. 7 and the first embodiment shown in FIG. In contrast, the magnetic card terminal device 1 and the host processing device 20 are installed in separate buildings, and a system is constructed in which they are connected via a communication line 18'.

Also in this second embodiment, the configuration of the magnetic card terminal device 1 is basically the same as in the first embodiment, and the POS
It includes a terminal 2, a barcode league 3, and a magnetic card continuous writing device 4. Furthermore, the configuration of the magnetic card terminal device 1 differs from the first embodiment in that the communication port v
The only difference is that a communication device (not shown) connecting between A1B' and the POS terminal 2 is added. Similarly, the upper processing bag W, 20, the keyboard input device 22, and the magnetic card issuing device 24 are provided at the installation location of the upper processing device, etc., as in the first embodiment.

The upper processing device 20 is a computer device 170.
, an external storage device 75, a communication device 77, and a printer 7
9.

The operation of the second embodiment configured in this way will be explained.

In the magnetic card terminal device 1, the prepaid card 15
Suppose that a read error or a write error occurs while paying for the transaction. At this time, have the user fill in the necessary information on a prescribed document, and send this document and the prepaid card 15 in which the error occurred to the host processing device 20.
send it to the center where it is set up.

At the center, after completing the counting process for -day, the unique information such as the serial number printed on the error card is read and the unique information is entered manually from the keyboard input device 22.

When a card issuance command is given at the stage when the key input is completed, the host processing device 20 searches for variable information such as the remaining side stored in the external storage device based on the unique information, and
This is given to the magnetic card issuing device 24. This results in
The magnetic card issuing device 24 magnetically records the remaining surface and unique information on the magnetic stripes 26 and 27 of the magnetic card 25, and also prints the unique information on the surface of the magnetic card 25.

The reissued magnetic card 25 is then sent to the store or the like where the magnetic card terminal device 1 in which the error occurred is installed. As a result, the magnetic card 25 with the accurate balance recorded can be handed over to its owner.

FIG. 8 is a configuration diagram showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

The third embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is basically the same as the second embodiment, and has a configuration in which a magnetic card terminal device 1 and a host processing device 20 are connected via a communication line 18'. It's becoming.

The third embodiment differs from the second embodiment in that the magnetic card terminal device 1 allows prepaid card l! 15, when a magnetic reading error or writing error occurs, the magnetic card 25 can be reissued at the store using the magnetic card terminal device 1.

That is, the magnetic card terminal device 1' includes a POS terminal 2, a barcode reader 3, a magnetic card continuous writing device 4, and a magnetic card issuing device 24. The magnetic card issuing device 24 has the configuration shown in FIG. 5, is connected to the POS terminal 2 via a cable 23, and is placed under the control of the POS terminal 2.

Further, in the center where the host processing device 20 is installed, the host processing device 20 and the keyboard input device 22 are installed, but the magnetic card issuing device 24 is not installed.

The operation of the third embodiment having such a configuration will be explained.

In the magnetic card terminal device 1, the prepaid card 15
Suppose that a reading error or a writing error occurs when the payment is being made. At this time, the user keeps the error prepaid card 15 and inputs the unique information printed on the prepaid card 15 from the book key 8 of the POS terminal 2.

Then, the information regarding the sales and error cards on the - day is sent from the magnetic card terminal bag W1 to the higher-level processing device 20 via the communication line 18', and the higher-level processing device 20 performs a totaling process for the day. When such aggregation is completed, the host processing device 20 moves on to processing information regarding error cards.

The higher-level processing device 20 in the center obtains the specific information from the information regarding the error card, searches for variable information such as the remaining side stored in the external storage device based on this specific information, and transfers this information to the communication line 1B'. The information regarding the error card is sent to the magnetic card terminal device 1 that sent the information.

Data sent from the front P host processing device 20 via the communication line 18' is received by the POS terminal 2. This POS terminal 2 gives a card issuing command to the magnetic card issuing device 24 along with the data. Thereby, the magnetic card issuing device 24 magnetically records the remaining amount and unique information on the magnetic stripe 26 and the magnetic stripe 27 of the magnetic card 25, and also prints the unique information on the surface of the magnetic card 25.

As a result, the magnetic card 25 with the accurate balance recorded can be handed over to its owner.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, the present invention reissues a magnetic card with variable information such as the balance stored in the host processing device written thereon when a magnetic error occurs when paying a fee using a magnetic card. Therefore, it is possible to issue magnetic cards with accurate and reliable balance information written on them.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing a first embodiment of the magnetic card reissuance system of the present invention, FIGS. 2(A) to (D) are explanatory diagrams showing magnetic cards used in the same embodiment, and FIG. 3 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the magnetic card terminal device of the same embodiment, FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of the upper processing device of the same embodiment, and FIG. An explanatory diagram showing a configuration example, FIG. The figure is a configuration diagram showing the third embodiment. 1.1'...Magnetic card terminal device, 2...POS terminal, 3...Barcode league, 4...Magnetic card continuous writing device, 20...Upper processing device, 22...
-Keyboard input device, 24...magnetic card issuing device. Patent Attorney Japan Card Center Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Tsuneaki Hibi Diagram (T)

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a magnetic card payment system equipped with a magnetic card terminal device that can settle payments using a magnetic card on which variable information is magnetically recorded, the magnetic card is provided with unique information unique to the card in addition to the variable information, and the magnetic card When an error occurs in the magnetically recorded information, the system compares the unique information with the unique information that has already been registered and updates the updated variable information associated with the unique information stored in the system's storage device. A magnetic card reissuance system characterized by writing on a magnetic card and reissuing the magnetic card.