JPH0422442Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a locking device for locking the operation of electronic equipment.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, mechanical operator keys used to give permission to operate electronic devices are fixed to the electronic device while the operator is operating the machine, and then locked after the operation is completed, when the operator is replaced, or when the operator leaves the machine. When the key is removed from the electronic device using a predetermined operation, the electronic device is locked so that it cannot be operated, and the key removal operation is associated with the locking operation of the electronic device, thereby preventing the operator key from being inserted. The equipment is locked so that it cannot be operated as long as possible.

However, since such operator keys are relatively easy to forge, there is a risk of unauthorized use of electronic devices, and for this reason, ID cards using manual card readers have recently come into use. There is.

[The problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, since the ID card is removed from the cart reader immediately after being checked, it is easy to forget the operation lock that sets the electronic device to an inoperable state using a switch, etc., and the function of the mechanical operator key described above cannot be satisfied. The problem is that it cannot be done.

The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and the object thereof is to realize a card-based operation lock device that can reliably prevent users from forgetting to lock the operation of electronic equipment.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides an operation lock device for an electronic device that enables the electronic device to be unlocked and operated using an ID card having ID data. It is placed in a guide groove that guides the insertion of the ID card, and fits into the lock hole to
A locking rod that locks the ID card and a reading head disposed in the guide groove allow the ID card to be read.
a card data reading means for reading ID data of an ID card; and a validity determining means for determining the validity of the card based on the ID data read by the card data reading means and outputting a signal when the card is determined to be valid. , an input means for inputting a signal instructing locking of the electronic device and unlocking of the ID card by the locking rod; and an output signal when the validity determining section determines that the locking is valid, the locking rod is locked in the locking hole of the ID card. a lock rod driving section that operates the lock rod via a lock rod driving means to disengage the lock rod and the lock hole in response to a signal from the input means; and the validity determining means. The electronic device is further provided with an operation lock means for releasing the operation lock of the electronic device and making it operable by an output signal determined to be appropriate, and locking the electronic device so that it cannot be operated by a signal from the input means. Features.

[Effect]

In the present invention having such a configuration, when using an electronic device, when an ID card is inserted into the guide groove, the card data reading means reads the ID data of the ID card through the reading head, and based on the read ID data. The validity determining means determines the validity of the ID card, and an output signal when the ID card is determined to be valid causes the lock rod driving section to operate the lock rod via the lock rod driving means to read the ID card.
By fitting it into the lock hole of the card,
The ID card is locked so that it cannot be removed, and the operation lock means releases the operation lock of the electronic device to enable operation.

When removing the ID card, a signal instructing the electronic device to be locked and the ID card to be unlocked by the lock rod is input using the input means, and this signal causes the lock rod drive section to engage the lock rod and the lock hole. The locking rod is actuated via the locking rod driving means to release the electronic device, and at the same time the operating locking means locks the electronic device inoperable.

Therefore, according to this, since the electronic device is always locked so that it cannot be operated when the ID card is removed, it is possible to reliably prevent forgetting to lock the operation of the electronic device as in the past, and it is possible to operate the electronic device. When the ID card is in a safe state, the ID card is locked in the guide groove with a locking bar, making it easy to visually check whether the electronic device can be operated based on the presence or absence of the ID card, and to prevent ID card theft. It also helps in prevention.

〔Example〕

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional view of the card reader section of the operation lock device for electronic equipment according to the present invention, viewed from the card running direction, and Fig. 2 is a plan view of the card reader section. Figures 3 and 3 are diagrams showing examples of card shapes, and in the figures, 1 indicates an ID card (hereinafter referred to as a card),
The card 1 has a magnetic stripe 2 containing ID data (hereinafter referred to as data) for permitting use of the device, and has a lock hole 3 at a predetermined position.

A card reader body 4 has a guide groove 5 for guiding the card 1, and a reading head 6 for reading data on the magnetic stripe 2 is disposed at a predetermined position within the guide groove 5.

A lock rod 7 is supported by the card reader body 4 so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to the guide groove 5, and is biased by a tension spring 8.

Reference numeral 9 denotes a driving magnet as a lock rod driving means for attracting and driving the lock rod 7, and is installed in the card reader main body 4 so as to face the end surface of the lock rod 7.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, in which reference numeral 10 denotes a read circuit section as a reading means, 11 a read data storage section for storing data read by the read circuit section 10, and 1
2 is a validity data storage unit that stores validity data of the card 1; 13 is a validity determination unit that determines the validity of the card based on the data in the read data storage unit 11 and the validity data storage unit 12; A lock rod drive section 1 for driving the lock rod 7 via the drive magnet 9;
7 is a switch (not shown) as an input means for inputting a signal for instructing the locking of an electronic device and unlocking of the card 1 by the lock rod 7; 15 is for resetting the lock rod drive section in accordance with an input signal from this switch 17; The reset circuit section 16 is an operation lock circuit serving as an operation lock means for locking and releasing the operation of the electronic device.

Note that dotted line arrows in the figure indicate data paths, and solid line arrows indicate control paths.

Next, the operation of the above-described configuration will be explained.

First, the card 1 is inserted into the guide groove 5 of the card reader main body 4 by an operator's manual operation, and as it is run, the data stored in the magnetic stripe 2 of the card 1 is transferred to the reading head 6.
The data is read by the read circuit unit 10 via the read data storage unit 11 and stored in the read data storage unit 11.

This data is then compared with the data previously stored in the validity data storage unit 12 in the validity determination circuit unit 13, and if it is determined to be valid as a result of the comparison, the validity determination circuit unit 13 drives the lock rod. A lock rod drive instruction signal is output to section 14. Then, the lock rod drive section 14 operates the drive magnet 9, thereby causing the drive magnet 9 to move.
attracts the locking rod 7. Suctioned lock rod 7
moves toward the drive magnet 9 against the biasing force of the tension spring 8, and locks into the lock hole 3 of the card 1.
to fit.

In this way, the card 1 is locked in the card reader main body 4, and at this time, the operation lock circuit section 16 is activated by the signal from the validity determination circuit section 13 to release the operation lock of the electronic device (not shown). becomes operable.

Next, to unlock the card 1, the switch 17 inputs a signal to the reset circuit section 15 and the operation lock circuit section 16, and the lock rod drive section 14 is reset. The card 1 is released from the suction force and returned to its original position by the biasing force of the tension spring 8, and the card 1 is unlocked, making it possible to remove the card 1 from the card reader main body 4.

On the other hand, the operation lock circuit section 16 locks the operation in response to a signal from the switch 17, thereby making the electronic device inoperable and preventing unauthorized use.

[Effect of idea]

As explained above, the present invention allows the ID card inserted into the guide groove to be used when using electronic equipment.
The ID data is read by the card data reading means, the validity of the ID card is determined by the validity determination means, and when it is determined that the ID data is valid, the locking rod is fitted into the lock hole of the ID card, and the ID data is read by the card data reading means.
The card is locked so that it cannot be removed, and the operation lock means releases the operation lock of the electronic device to enable operation. When the ID card is removed, an input signal from the input means is used to lock the lock rod and the lock hole. At the same time as the fitting is released, the operation locking means locks the electronic device so that it cannot be operated.

Therefore, according to this, since the electronic device is locked so that it cannot be operated whenever the ID card is removed, it is possible to reliably prevent forgetting to lock the operation of the electronic device as in the past. Additionally, when the electronic device is operable, the ID card is locked into the guide groove with a locking rod, making it easy to visually check whether the electronic device is operable or not based on the presence or absence of the ID card. At the same time, it also has the effect of helping prevent ID card theft.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a sectional view of the card reader section of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a plan view thereof, Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the shape of a card used in the present invention, and Fig. 4 is a diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram. 1...Card, 2...Magnetic stripe, 3...
Lock hole, 4... Card reader body, 5... Guide groove, 6... Reading head, 7... Lock bar,
8... Tension spring, 9... Drive magnet, 10... Read circuit section, 11... Read data storage section, 12... Validity data storage section, 13
... Validity determination circuit section, 14... Lock rod drive section, 15... Reset circuit section, 16... Operation lock circuit section.

Claims (1)

[Claim for Utility Model Registration] An operation lock device for an electronic device that unlocks and enables operation of an electronic device using an ID card having ID data, comprising: a lock hole provided in the ID card; A lock bar is disposed in a guide groove that guides insertion and fits into the lock hole to lock the ID card, and a reading head is disposed in the guide groove to read ID data of the ID card. A card data reading means and a card data reading means.
Determine the validity of the card based on ID data,
Validity determining means that outputs a signal when it is determined to be valid, and a lock for the electronic device and an ID using the lock rod.
an input means for inputting a signal instructing unlocking of the card; and an output signal when the validity determining section determines that the lock is valid, the lock rod is fitted into the lock hole of the ID card, and a signal from the input means is input. a lock rod driving section that operates the lock rod via a lock rod driving means to release the fitting between the lock rod and the lock hole; An operation locking device for an electronic device, comprising an operation lock means for unlocking the device so that the device can be operated, and locking the electronic device so that the device cannot be operated by a signal from the input device.