JPH06103422A - Reader-writer device for magnetic card - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a reader-writer device capable of data processing without distinguishing between a prepaid card and a point card. CONSTITUTION:This reader-writer device is constituted so as to be provided with a reading and writing part 1 to read and write data, a data processing part 3 to give the data the prescribed processing, a storage part 4 in which the data processed by the data processing part 3 and a work program for controlling the operation of each part are stored, and a control part 5 to control the operation of each part in conformity with the work program of the storage part 4. Then, the data processing part 3 is constituted of a discriminating part 7 to discriminate whether the magnetic card is the prepaid card or the point card on the basis of read-out data read out of the magnetic card by the reading and writing part 1, a prepaid card processing part 8 to execute the prescribed processing in the case that the magnetic card is the prepaid card in accordance with the discriminated result of the discriminating part 7, and a point card processing part 9 to execute the prescribed processing in the case that the magnetic card is the point card.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a reader / writer device for reading / writing data from / to a magnetic card on which data is magnetically recorded, and particularly to a prepaid card and a point card. Reader / writer device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, prepaid cards are widely used as means for paying a fee when purchasing a product. The prepaid card is a magnetic card in which frequency data (including monetary data) is magnetically written according to a prepaid fee, and the frequency data is subtracted according to use. With payment by prepaid card,
At the time of purchasing a product, the frequency data recorded on the prepaid card is subjected to data processing by the reader / writer device, and the frequency data corresponding to the price of the product is subtracted.

Further, as one of the services related to the sale of products, points are added according to a certain rule in accordance with the price of the purchased product, and when the score exceeds a certain level, the product is exchanged for a predetermined product. There is. In order to efficiently perform point addition processing in such a service, a point card that magnetically records points according to the purchase of the above-mentioned product has been introduced to the magnetic card.

Since both the prepaid card and the point card are magnetic cards, data is read or rewritten by a reader / writer device that magnetically reads and writes data. Conventionally, since the data to be read and written and the contents of data processing are different between the prepaid card and the point card, the processing is performed by different reader / writer devices.

[0005]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional processing means, since the prepaid card and the point card are processed by different reader / writer devices, it is necessary to prepare a reader / writer device for each card, which is economical. Efficiency was poor both in terms of space and space. Also,
In the data processing as well, it is necessary to recognize the difference between the prepaid card and the point card and process them by the compatible reader / writer device, which is complicated.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above conventional problems and provide a reader / writer device capable of data processing without distinguishing a prepaid card from a point card.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a reader / writer device for a magnetic card according to the present invention comprises:
A read / write unit that reads / writes data from / to a magnetic card on which data is magnetically recorded, a predetermined value for data read from the magnetic card by the read / write unit and data to be written to the magnetic card by the read / write unit. A data processing unit that performs the processing of 1., a storage unit that stores the data processed by the data processing unit and an operation program for controlling the operations of the read / write unit and the data processing unit, and The read / write section and the control section for controlling the operation of the data processing section are provided, and the data processing section is based on the read data read from the magnetic card by the read / write section, and the frequency according to the fee prepaid by the magnetic card. Is it a prepaid card in which data is written and the frequency data is subtracted according to use? A discriminating unit that discriminates whether the card is a point card that adds points, and a prepaid card processing unit that performs predetermined processing when the magnetic card is a prepaid card according to the discrimination result of the discriminating unit. When the magnetic card is a point card, the point card processing unit performs a predetermined process.

In the reader / writer device, the discriminating unit detects a classification code for discriminating whether the magnetic card is a prepaid card or a point card in the data of the magnetic card read by the reading / writing unit, It is characterized in that it is determined whether the magnetic card is a prepaid card or a point card depending on the classification code. Further, a ticket issuing unit for issuing a prepaid card and a point card may be provided.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a reader / writer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Also, in FIG.
FIG. 3 shows a magnetic card which is a target for reading and writing data by the reader / writer device of this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows a prepaid card and FIG. 3 shows a point card.

Each of the prepaid card 10 and the point card 11 has a classification code (about 1 byte) indicating whether the card is a prepaid card or a point card. In addition, the point card 11 records ID data such as a membership number, and in a predetermined case, the same ID is recorded.
Data is also recorded on the prepaid card 10.

Further, as shown in the figure, the prepaid card 1
The 0 and the point card 11 are designed so that the residual number data or the accumulated point data are written as visual information on the surface of the substrate. Therefore, each time the prepaid card 10 is used, the magnetically recorded frequency data is rewritten into frequency data corresponding to the remaining frequency, which is subtracted according to the use.
Along with this, the numerical value and the date corresponding to the remaining number are written in the printed area on the substrate surface. In addition, the point card 11
Every time a product is purchased, the magnetically recorded point data is rewritten into the point data added according to a predetermined rule according to the price of the product, and at the same time, it is accumulated in the printed area on the substrate surface. The numerical value and the date corresponding to the score are recorded.

The reader / writer device of the present embodiment performs data reading / writing and data processing for both the prepaid card 10 and the point card 11 (hereinafter, referred to as "data processing").
The prepaid card 10 and the point card 11 are collectively referred to as "magnetic card").

As shown in FIG. 1, the reader / writer device of the present embodiment reads and writes visual information in a read / write section 1 for reading and writing data magnetically recorded on a magnetic card and a printing area on the surface of the magnetic card substrate. A printing unit 2 for printing, a data processing unit 3 for processing data read from a magnetic card by the reading / writing unit 1 or data to be written on the magnetic card, data processed by the data processing unit 3 and operation of each unit The storage unit 4 stores an operation program, a control unit 5 that controls the operation of each unit according to the operation program stored in the storage unit 4, and a ticket issuing unit 6 that issues a magnetic card.

The data processing unit 3 discriminates whether the magnetic card inserted into the reader / writer device and reading the data is the prepaid card 10 or the point card 11, and the discrimination unit 7 in accordance with the discrimination. A prepaid card processing unit 8 that processes read data when the magnetic card is a prepaid card 10 and a point card processing unit 9 that processes read data when the magnetic card is a point card 11.

The discriminating unit 7 detects a classification code in the read data read from the magnetic card by the reading / writing unit 1, and discriminates whether the magnetic card is the prepaid card 10 or the point card 11 according to the classification code. To do.

When the magnetic card is the prepaid card 10, the prepaid card processing unit 8 reads the read data and subtracts the frequency data according to the withdrawal instruction input according to the amount of money used. Then, the calculated remaining frequency data is output.

When the magnetic card is the loyalty card 11, the loyalty card processing unit 9 reads the read data and adds the loyalty point data in accordance with the accumulated instruction input according to the amount of the purchased product. Then, the calculated accumulated point data is output.

The storage unit 4 stores and accumulates processing data processed by the data processing unit 3 and ID data read from a magnetic card. The accumulated data can be used when checking the authenticity of the magnetic card. The storage unit 4
Stores a control program for controlling the operation of each unit by the control unit 5. This operation program can be updated as needed.

The control unit 5 controls the operation of each unit according to the operation program of the storage unit and manages the transmission and reception of data. That is, the read data read by the read / write unit 1 is sent to the data processing unit 3 for processing, or the processed data processed by the data processing unit 3 is sent to the read / write unit 1 to be written on a magnetic card or printed. It is sent to the part 2 and printed on the print area of the magnetic card substrate.

The ticket issuing unit 6 can issue both the prepaid card 10 and the point card 11.
When issuing a ticket, if necessary, the ID data of the prepaid card 10 or the point card 11 used until then, the remaining number data, the accumulated point data, and the like can be recorded on a newly issued magnetic card.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. When the magnetic card is inserted into the reader / writer device (step S1), the controller 5 causes the read / write unit 1 to read the data (step S2) and sends the read data to the data processor 3. Here, the magnetic card is still a prepaid card 1
It is unknown whether it is 0 or the point card 11.

The discriminating unit 7 of the data processing unit 3 detects the classification code from the received read data and identifies the type of magnetic card by this (step S3). When the magnetic card is the prepaid card 10, the prepaid card processing unit 8 reads ID data such as a membership number and frequency data from the read data (step S4). Then, a withdrawal process is performed according to the price of the product based on the purchase of the product (steps S5 and S6).

After such processing, the prepaid card processing unit 8 outputs new frequency data (remaining frequency data), and the control unit 5 writes the new frequency data to the prepaid card 10 by the reading / writing unit 1 and the frequency is calculated. Update the data,
At the same time, the printing unit 2 prints on the printing area of the substrate of the prepaid card 10 (step S7).

Here, the printing unit 2 is the prepaid card 1
It is inspected whether or not there is still a printing place in the 0 printing area, and if there is a printing place, it is printed as it is and the prepaid card 10 is ejected from the reader / writer device (steps S8 and S11).

On the other hand, when the printing area is full and there is no place to print, the prepaid card 10 is discharged (step S9), a new prepaid card 10 is issued, and the new prepaid card 10 is replaced by the old prepaid card. The remaining number data of the card 10 is recorded and discharged (steps S10 and S11).

When the magnetic card is the point card 11, as shown in FIG. 5, the point card processing unit 9
Reads ID data such as a membership number from the read data (step S12). Then, based on the purchase of the product, a point addition process is performed according to the total price of the product (steps S13 and S14).

After such processing, the point card processing unit 9
Outputs new point data (accumulated point data), and the control unit 5 writes the new point data in the point card 11 by the reading / writing unit 1 to update the point data.
At the same time, the printing section 2 prints on the printing area of the substrate of the point card 11 (step S15).

Here, the printing unit 2 is a point card 11
Check if there is still a place to print in the print area of
If there is a place to print, it is printed as it is, and the point card 11 is ejected from the reader / writer device (steps S16 and S19).

On the other hand, when the printing area is full and there is no place to print, the point card 11 is ejected (step S17), a new point card 11 is issued, and the old point up to that point is printed on the new point card 11. The accumulated point data of the card 11 is recorded and discharged (steps S18 and S19).

When the product related to the purchase when the processing for the point card 11 is performed is the prepaid card 10, after the point card 11 is discharged, the prepaid card 10 is issued by the ticket issuing unit 6 of the reader / writer device. Issue a ticket. At this time, the prepaid card 10
ID data such as a membership number read from the point card 11 is recorded in the step S2 together with the frequency data (step S2).
0, S21). Then, the issued prepaid card 10 is ejected and the process is terminated (step S22).

As described above, the ID data of the point card 11 is recorded in the prepaid card 10 in a predetermined case, and the point card 11 is used by inspecting the ID data when the prepaid card 10 is used. The usage status of the member's prepaid card 10 can be stored as sales data.

In this embodiment, the prepaid card 10 is used.
And a point card 11 are recorded with a classification code for indicating each of them, and the determination unit 7 of the data processing unit 3 detects the classification code to determine whether the magnetic card is the prepaid card 10 or the point card 11. Although it is determined whether or not there is any, it is not necessarily limited to this method, and the prepaid card 10 and the point card 11 are discriminated by paying attention to the data unique to each magnetic card without particularly recording the classification code on the magnetic card. You may do it.

Further, when the processing for the point card 11 is performed, the product related to the purchase is the prepaid card 10.
In this case, the issuing of the prepaid card 10 may be performed after the processing on the point card 11 is finished as in this embodiment, or may be performed before the processing on the point card 11 is started.

[0034]

As described above, since the reader / writer device of the present invention targets both prepaid cards and point cards for data processing, it is not necessary to prepare a reader / writer device for each card, which is economical. There is an effect that it is highly efficient both in terms of space and space.

Further, during data processing, the prepaid card and the point card may be inserted into the reader / writer device of the present invention without distinguishing them, and the procedure is not complicated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a reader / writer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view showing a prepaid card which is a target of data processing of the reader / writer device of FIG.

3 is a plan view showing a point card which is a target of data processing of the reader / writer device of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 read / write unit 2 printing unit 3 data processing unit 4 storage unit 5 control unit 6 ticket issuing unit 7 discrimination unit 8 prepaid card processing unit 9 point card processing unit 10 prepaid card 11 point card

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A read / write unit for reading / writing data from / to a magnetic card in which data is magnetically recorded, data read from the magnetic card by the read / write unit, and written in the magnetic card by the read / write unit. A data processing unit that performs a predetermined process on data, a storage unit that stores data processed by the data processing unit and an operation program for controlling the operations of the read / write unit and the data processing unit, and a storage unit of the storage unit. And a control unit for controlling the operations of the read / write unit and the data processing unit according to the operation program, and the data processing unit prepaid for the magnetic card based on the read data read from the magnetic card by the read / write unit. It is a prepaid card in which frequency data is written according to the fee and the frequency data is subtracted according to use. A discriminating unit that discriminates whether the card is a point card that adds points according to a predetermined rule, and a prepaid card that performs a predetermined process when the magnetic card is a prepaid card according to the discrimination result of the discriminating card. A reader / writer device for a magnetic card, comprising: a card processing section; and a point card processing section that performs a predetermined process when the magnetic card is a point card. 2. The discriminating unit detects a classification code for identifying whether the magnetic card is a prepaid card or a point card in the data of the magnetic card read by the reading / writing unit, and distinguishes the classification code. The reader / writer device for a magnetic card according to claim 1, wherein it is determined whether the magnetic card is a prepaid card or a point card. 3. The reader / writer device for a magnetic card according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a ticket issuing section for issuing a prepaid card and a point card.