JPH0449154B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Regarding the time card issuing device of this invention, particularly,
The present invention relates to a magnetic card issuing device that magnetically records desired data on a magnetic card used for transaction processing and issues the same.

As is well known, automatic teller machines and automatic teller machines have been put into practical use for the purpose of saving labor in banking operations. When using a cash machine, etc.,
Transaction processing is carried out using a magnetic card, a so-called cash card, on which data necessary for processing is magnetically recorded in advance. Also, for credit cards,
In some cases, magnetic recording of data necessary for transaction processing is used. Magnetic cards such as cash cards and credit cards have the same value as cash, so the data necessary for transaction processing, such as PIN numbers and account numbers, is magnetically recorded so that it cannot be seen by humans. There is.

By the way, in order to record data necessary for transaction processing on the above-mentioned magnetic card, a magnetic card issuing device called a magnetic card encoder has conventionally been used. A magnetic card issuing device not only issues magnetic cards, but also includes functions for reading and confirming data recorded on magnetic cards and for changing data necessary for transaction processing. With conventional magnetic card issuing devices, once the operator turns on the power,
Encoder functionality is activated (ie, activated). However, in the conventional system, an administrator key is provided in addition to the operator key, and unless the administrator key is set, the original functions of change mode, tally clear mode, and confirmation mode cannot be performed. Here, the change mode refers to a mode selected to partially change the contents of the magnetic card. The aggregation clear mode, that is, the total mode, refers to a mode in which the aggregation data is cleared after the aggregation operation in the aggregation mode for aggregating the operating status of the magnetic card issuing device. The confirmation mode is a mode for confirming data such as a password recorded on the card. However, some models do not have an administrator key, and those without an administrator key do not have an aggregation mode.

However, since magnetic cards have a value similar to cash, magnetic cards and magnetic card issuing devices are required to be strictly controlled. However, in the conventional magnetic card issuing apparatus, since the operator key is the only medium for activating or terminating its functions, it has not been possible to strictly manage the magnetic card issuing apparatus. However, although some devices are equipped with an administrator key, the administrator key cannot provide many functions such as starting and terminating functions.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to always require an administrator's operation when activating at least a function of a magnetic card, and to prevent an operator other than the administrator from activating the function alone. To provide a magnetic card issuing device in which the operation of the issuing device and the management of magnetic cards can be strictly controlled.

In summary, the present invention provides a first responsible person card in which starting data is recorded and a second responsible person card in which stopping data is recorded, and when the first responsible person card is used. Based on the fact that the first determining means determines that the responsible person card is in possession of the responsible person card, the responsible person performs an operation to activate the function of the magnetic card issuing device via the operating means,
The control means activates the magnetic card issuing device, the second determining means determines that the second responsible person card is used, and the responsible person possessed by the responsible person card activates the function of the magnetic card issuing device. The control means is configured to disable the magnetic card issuing device based on the fact that an operation for disabling the magnetic card is performed via the operating means.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1A is an external view of a magnetic card issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 1B is an illustrative view of a person in charge card for starting or terminating the magnetic card issuing device of this embodiment. In the configuration,
The magnetic card issuing device 10 has a display device mounting panel 12 and a keyboard mounting panel 13 formed on the entire surface of a housing 11. The panel 12 is provided with a display device 20 shown in FIG. 2, which will be described later, as well as an operator key 14 and a manager key 15. A card insertion slot 16 is provided in a part of the panel 12. Card insertion slot 16
The card inserted into the card is a responsible person card 1 as shown in FIG. 1B, or a card for magnetically recording and issuing data necessary for transaction processing.

The person in charge card 1 has a magnetic stripe 3 formed on one side 2 of the card, and data unique to the person in charge card is magnetically recorded on the magnetic stripe 3. For example, the person in charge card 1 is the magnetic card issuing device 10.
When first activating (i.e. starting)
If different data are used for disabling (that is, terminating) the operation of the magnetic card issuing device 10, the following data is stored. That is, an ID mark, an approval mark, a bank number, a starting person card code, and a personal identification number of the starting person are recorded on the magnetic stripe 3 of the starting person's card. On the termination manager card, an ID mark, an approval mark, a bank number, a termination officer card code, and a termination officer's PIN number are recorded on the magnetic stripe 3. In the following description, the starting person's card is indicated by 1a, and the terminating person's card is indicated by 1b.

The panel 13 is provided with a keyboard 30 shown in FIG. 3, which will be described later. A lid member 17 is provided on the top of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. A printer (not shown) is built inside the lid member 17.

FIG. 2 is a detailed diagram of the display device 20. The display device 20 includes a numeric display 21, a power indicator 22,
A function indicator light 23 and an item indicator light 24 are provided. The function indicator light 23 indicates the magnetic card issuing device 10
In order to indicate the selected operation mode from among the plurality of operation modes, indicator lights (for example, light emitting diodes or indicator lamps) 231 to 235 corresponding to each operation mode are included. For example, the indicator lights 231, 232, 233, 234, 235 are
Each of the card issuing mode, change mode, confirmation mode, subtotal mode, and total mode is displayed. On the other hand, the item indicator light 24 includes a plurality of indicator lights (light emitting diodes or indicator lamps) 241, 2
42 included. The indicator light 241 indicates that the numerical information displayed on the numerical display 21 is a password. The indicator light 242 indicates that the numerical information displayed on the display 21 is a branch number. Note that an error indicator light 25 is provided as necessary.

FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the keyboard 30. The keyboard 30 has a numeric key 31 and a clear key 3.
2, includes a function (or mode) selection switch 33 and a shift key 34. The numerical keys 31 are 0,
It includes numeric keys 1 to 9 and is used to input a password, branch number, account number, etc. by operating them. The function selection switch 33 is the issue key 3.
31, a change key 332, a confirmation key 333, and a subtotal/total key 334. The luminous key 331 is
Pressed when selecting the card issuing mode. The change key 332 is pressed when selecting a mode for changing data recorded on the card. The shift key 34 is used to process the next item when the setting operation for a certain item among the items displayed by the item indicator light 24 is completed.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a magnetic card issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the configuration, the magnetic card issuing device 10 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 4
Contains 1. A card reader control circuit 43 and a print control circuit 4 are connected to the CPU 41 via a data bus 42.
4. A keyboard/display control circuit 45 and a power-on detection circuit 46 are connected. A card reader 47 is connected to the card reader control circuit 43 .
A printer 48 is connected to the print control circuit 44 . A display device 20 and a keyboard 30 are connected to the keyboard/display control circuit 45 .

Further, the bus line 42 is connected to a read-on memory (ROM) 50, which will be described in detail in FIG. 5, which will be described later, and a random access memory (RAM) 60, which will be described in detail in FIG. 6, which will be described later. this
Use PROM instead of ROM50, or use RAM6
CMOS memory may be used instead of 0.

The power-on detection circuit 46 detects the state in which the power is turned on, and when the power is cut off, the relay 4
9a is energized to close relay contact 49b. As a result, when the AC power supply is cut off,
The output of the battery or dry battery B is applied to the RAM 60 via the relay contact 49b to prevent the memory contents of the RAM 60 from being destroyed.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the storage area of the ROM 50. In the figure, the ROM 50 includes a card record data storage area 51, a check item storage area 52, and a program storage area (not shown).

The storage area 51 includes an area for storing an ID mark, an approval mark, and a bank number as data to be recorded on the card.

The storage area 52 includes a plurality of areas 521 to 52.
8 is included. Area 521 is an area for storing check items and data at the time of card issuance, and stores data representing an unrecorded card. Area 522 is an area for storing check items and their data when changing the recorded data of the card. Area 523 is an area for storing check items and their data when checking recorded data on a card. Area 524 is an area for storing check items and their data at the time of totaling. Area 525 is an area for storing check items and their data after recording. Area 5
Reference numeral 26 is an area for storing check items and data thereof when starting up the magnetic card issuing device 10, and stores, for example, an ID mark, an approval mark, a bank number, and a starting person's card code. The area 527 is an area for storing check items and their data at the time of termination of the magnetic card issuing device 10, and includes, for example, an ID mark, an approval mark,
The bank number and closing manager card code are memorized. Area 258 is an area for storing check items and data of key-in contents at startup or termination, and stores, for example, a branch number and a machine number.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the storage area of the RAM 60. In the figure, RAM 60 includes multiple storage regions or areas 61-68. The storage area 61 is an area for storing the number of times the magnetic card issuing device 10 is used according to the state of use, and
Contains 14. Area 611 counts and stores the serial number after the total command. Area 612 stores the number of issuances after the total command. Area 613 stores the number of changes after the total command. Area 614 stores the total number of confirmations after the command.

Area 62 stores data input by operating function selection switch 33, that is, mode selection data. Area 63 is the administrator key 15
Store data based on operations.

The storage area 64 is an area for storing data read from a card, and is used as a buffer area for card read data. This storage area 64
includes a plurality of areas 641 to 648.
Data as illustrated is stored in each area 641-648.

The storage area 65 is a storage area for storing data to be recorded on an issued magnetic card, and is used as a buffer area for card recording data. This storage area 65 includes a plurality of areas 651 to 651.
Contains 658. Each area 651-658 stores the same type of data as the data stored in each area 641-648 of the storage area 64, so illustration is omitted.

Area 66 is an area for storing the number N of digits that can be input. Area 67 is an area for storing system status codes. Area 68 is a buffer area that temporarily stores key input data when the magnetic card issuing device 10 is activated or terminated.

7 to 10 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the present invention. In particular, FIG. 7 is a flowchart for activating the magnetic card issuing device 10 using the activation card 1a or terminating the magnetic card issuing device 10 using the termination card 1b. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a subroutine in the operation (input of a password) when starting or terminating the magnetic card issuing device 10. FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the normal operation of the magnetic card issuing device 10. 1st
FIG. 0 is a flowchart showing a subroutine for terminating the magnetic card issuing device 10.

Next, the specific operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10.

(1) Start-up operation In step 1, when the administrator inserts the key into the administrator key 15 and turns it to the right, the power is turned on. Accordingly, the CPU 41
The following operations are performed based on the operating state of 0 and the program stored in the ROM 50.
That is, in step 2, the power indicator light 2
2 is lit. In step 3, RAM
The system status code stored in area 67 of 60 is displayed on numeric display 21. There are two types of system status codes: waiting for system startup (for example, "1") and waiting for system termination (for example, "2"). However, in this state, no normal encoder functions (ie, issue, change, confirmation, subtotal/total, etc. functions) are performed. In step 4, it is determined whether any card has been inserted.
When starting the magnetic card issuing device 10,
Since the responsible person inserts the activation responsible person card 1a into the card insertion slot 16, the process proceeds to step 5 after determining this. In step 5, the recorded data is read from the card and stored in the storage area 6.
Store in each area of 4. In step 6, based on the system status code stored in area 67, it is determined whether or not the system is in a startup wait state. If the magnetic card issuing device 10 was normally terminated in the previous activation, the process advances to step 7 since it is waiting for activation. In step 7, it is determined whether the contents of the card read in step 5 belong to the activation manager card 1a. This judgment is based on whether the data stored in each area of the storage area 64 is
This is done based on whether the data matches the data stored in the . If the card inserted first is the activation manager card 1a, since the data in both areas match, it is determined that it is the activation manager card, and the process proceeds to step 8. In step 8, a password is entered. This prevents the activation of the magnetic card issuing device 10 if the keyed-in password does not match the password recorded on the activation manager card 1a, and allows anyone other than a specific person in charge to use the magnetic card. This is to prevent the issuing device 10 from being activated.
That is, in this embodiment, the activation procedure of the magnetic card issuing device 10 is complicated, and this is provided for protection so that the magnetic card issuing device 10 is not activated easily. Note that the specific operating procedure regarding input of the password is shown in FIG.

Here, the subroutine of the operating procedure for inputting the password will be explained with reference to FIG. In step 101, the indicator light 241 included in the item indicator light 24 lights up to notify the user that the password is being entered. step
At 102, the number of inputtable digits N (N is 4 digits for a password and 6 digits for an account number) is set in area 66. step
In 103, the operated key is numeric key 31
It is determined that In step 104, 1 is subtracted from the number N of possible input digits, and the subtracted value is stored in area 66. In step 105, it is determined whether the content N of area 66 is 0 or not. And the contents of area 66 N
After the operations in steps 103 to 105 are repeated until the value becomes 0, input of the numerical keys is prohibited in step 106. As mentioned above, if the entered password is incorrect, the shift key 34 is pressed, so in step 103 the numeric key 31 is pressed.
In step 107, it is determined that the key is not the clear key 32, and in step 108, it is determined that the shift key 34 is the key. In step 109, the input password is stored in area 64. step 110
The item indicator light is turned off. If the password is entered incorrectly, the clear key 32 is pressed before the shift key 34 is operated, and the process returns to step 102, where the password can be entered again.

As described above, when the password is input, it is determined in step 9 whether or not the password is unique to the activation manager card. If the PIN is correct, the card is released in step 10. Step 11 waits until the card is removed, and then step 12 sets the system status code in area 67 to the wait for termination code. In step 13, after the display contents of the numeric display 21 are turned off, the process proceeds to step 18 shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step 7 that the card is not the starting person's card or if the passwords do not match, the error indicator light 25 is turned on in step 14. Then the card is released in step 15 and the card is released in step 16.
Wait for the card to be removed at step 17, and after the error indicator light turns off at step 17,
Return to step 3.

As described above, in this embodiment, when starting up the magnetic card issuing device 10, in conjunction with the use of the starting person's card, an operation (for example, a password) is performed to identify the person in charge who can use the card. number), so
Only the person in possession of the activation manager card can activate the magnetic card issuing device 10, and there is an advantage that the operating state can be strictly managed.

(2) Original operation of the magnetic card issuing device As described above, the magnetic card issuing device 10
Once activated, the operations shown in FIG. 9 are performed. That is, in step 18, the pressed contents of the function selection switch 33 are stored in the area 62. In step 19, it is determined whether a card has been inserted. If no card is inserted, the operations of steps 18 and 19 are repeated. Once the card is inserted, step 20
The card contents are read and stored in each area of the storage area 64 of the RAM 60. In step 21, it is determined whether the inserted card is the termination manager card 1b. If it is not the closing responsible card 1b, that is, if it is a card used for transaction processing, step 22
Proceed to.

The magnetic card issuing device 10 of this embodiment has a mode of issuing a new card necessary for transaction processing, a mode of changing data of a previously issued card, a mode of confirming data of a previously issued card, and a mode of aggregation. You can perform the operations in each mode. These modes of operation are
This is disclosed in detail in Utility Application No. 1983-30224, which was previously proposed by the applicant of the present application. Since this invention does not focus on processes such as issuing, changing, and confirming cards used in transaction processing, these operation modes will be shown in detail in a flowchart and a detailed explanation thereof will be omitted. However, operations in the issue mode are performed in the order of steps 22-34. The operation of the change mode is performed in the order of steps 35-45 and 31-34. Verification mode operations are performed in the order of steps 46-53 and steps 31-34. The operations in the aggregation mode are performed in the order of steps 54-59, steps 31-34, or steps 54-56, 60, 61, 31-34.

(3) Terminating operation: terminating the operating state of the magnetic card issuing device 10,
That is, when terminating the process, the termination manager card 1b is inserted. Therefore, in step 21, it is determined that the card is the termination person responsible card 1b, and the operation of the termination subroutine shown in FIG. 10 is performed. That is, in step 201, a password is input. The specific operating procedure and operation in this case are shown in FIG. In step 202, it is determined whether the input password matches the unique password of the termination manager card 1b. If the passwords match, proceed to step 203.
At step 203, cards are released.
In step 204, the process waits until the card is removed, and when removal of the card is detected, the process proceeds to step 205. In step 205, the system status code in area 67 is set to a startup wait code (eg, "2"). At step 206, the system status code is displayed on the numeric display 21. Then step 207
At this point, the power is cut off and the functions of the magnetic card issuing device 10 are stopped.

As in step 205 described above, if the normal finalization process is performed, the contents of area 67 can be set in the startup wait code. In step 6, it is determined that the device is not waiting for startup, and the next startup is prohibited.
As a result, it is possible to know whether or not the previous function of the magnetic card issuing device 10 has been properly terminated, so the issuance of magnetic cards by the magnetic card issuing device 10 and changes and confirmation of the recorded contents of the magnetic cards are strictly carried out. can be managed.

Note that if it is determined in step 202 that the password numbers do not match, the process advances to step 208. In step 208, the error indicator light 25 is lit. At step 209 cards are released. At step 210, a wait is made for the card to be removed. In step 211, the error indicator light 25 is turned off. Then proceed to step 18. in this way,
Even if the termination manager card 1b is used, if the entered PIN numbers do not match, the magnetic card issuing device 10 will not be stopped, thereby preventing anyone other than the responsible person from stopping the magnetic card issuing device 10. There are advantages that can be achieved. Therefore, after the magnetic card issuing device 10 is used illegally, there is an advantage that a person other than the person in charge can stop the functions of the magnetic card issuing device 10 and intentionally erase the data that was inputted illegally. .

By the way, when terminating the function of the magnetic card issuing device 10, it is not only necessary to terminate the function using the termination manager card 1b during its operation, but also to terminate the function after turning off the power without performing a regular termination operation.
In some cases, the user may notice this later and perform regular termination operations. In that case, when the power is turned on for normal termination processing, the operations of steps 1 to 5 described above are performed. Then, in step 6, it is determined that the system status code stored in area 67 is not a startup wait code, and the process advances to step 62. And step 62
When it is determined that the termination manager card 1b has been inserted, steps 63 to 67 are performed. The operations in steps 63 to 67 are
Since the operations are similar to those in steps 201 to 205 of the termination subroutine shown in the figure, only a flowchart will be shown and detailed explanation will be omitted.

By the way, the issuance, modification, and confirmation of the activation manager card 1a and the termination manager card 1b cannot be done by other systems, since these cards play an important role in the management of cards used for transaction processing. It shall be carried out at the same time. Therefore, the magnetic card issuing device 10 of this embodiment does not have the function of issuing, changing, and confirming the responsible person's card. If the user wishes to have one magnetic card issuing device perform the functions of issuing, changing, and confirming both the transaction processing card and the responsible person's card, a special mode that can only be used by the administrator is available. , and the functions of issuing, changing, and confirming the responsible person card can be performed only in that mode.

In other embodiments, a single responsible person card may perform both the activation and termination functions. In that case, it is preferable to use different passwords for activation and termination, and to record both passwords on the person in charge's card.

As described above, according to the present invention, activating the function of the magnetic card issuing device requires the use of the first responsible person's card and the operation for activating the function of the device via the operating means. Therefore, even if a person other than the administrator who owns the first responsible person card operates the magnetic card issuing device, the device itself cannot be activated and started. Further, in order to stop the function of the magnetic card issuing device, the use of the second responsible person card and the operation to disable the function of the device via the operating means are required. Even if a person other than the administrator who owns the second responsible person card operates the magnetic card issuing device, the device itself cannot be disabled and stopped. Further, the prohibition means prevents the magnetic card issuing device from being activated next time using the first responsible person card in response to the fact that the storage means does not remember that it has been normally deactivated. Therefore, after knowing whether or not the previous function of the magnetic card issuing device was properly terminated, the issuance of magnetic cards by the device and changes and confirmation of the recorded contents of the magnetic card must be strictly controlled. I can do it. Therefore, it is possible to prevent unauthorized issuance of magnetic cards and unauthorized modification or confirmation of the recorded contents of magnetic cards by operators other than the administrator.
Unique effects include the ability to maintain the integrity of input/output data in the device by strictly managing the issuance of magnetic cards by the magnetic card issuing device and changes and confirmation of the recorded contents of the magnetic cards. It will be done.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1A is an external view of a magnetic card issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is an external view of the person-in-charge card shown in FIG. 1B. FIG. 2 is a detailed diagram of the display device. FIG. 3 is a detailed view of the keyboard. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a magnetic card issuing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the storage area of the ROM. FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically showing the storage area of the RAM. Figures 7 to 1
FIG. 0 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of this invention. In the figure, 1 is a manager card, 10 is a magnetic card issuing device, 20 is a display device, 30 is a keyboard, 41 is a CPU, 50 is a ROM, and 60 is a RAM.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. In a magnetic card issuing device that includes a function of encoding and magnetically recording data necessary for transaction processing on a magnetic card and issuing the magnetic card, the function of the magnetic card issuing device is activated. a first responsible person card on which activation data for disabling the functions of the magnetic card issuing device is recorded; a second responsible card on which deactivation data for disabling the functions of the magnetic card issuing device is recorded; a first determining means for determining that the second responsible person card has been used; a second determining means for determining that the second responsible person card has been used; and a second determining means for activating the function of the magnetic card issuing device. an operating means for performing an operation for activating or inactivating; and a judgment output of the first judgment means, and in response to a predetermined operation for activation being performed by the operating means; the magnetic card issuing device in response to the activation of the magnetic card issuing device, the judgment output of the second judgment means, and the predetermined operation for deactivation being performed by the operating means; a control means for inactivating the controller; a storage means for storing that the second responsible person card has been successfully inactivated; and a storage means for storing that the second responsible person has been successfully inactivated. A magnetic card issuing device comprising a prohibiting means for prohibiting the magnetic card issuing device from being activated next time using the first responsible person card in response to the fact that the first responsible person card is not activated.