JPH077433B2 - Data communication device - Google Patents

Description

Description: TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a data communication system including a center device and one or more terminal devices connected to the center device in a so-called online manner, and capable of exchanging data between them. Regarding, in particular, using the terminal device with a customer identification card,
Accordingly, the present invention relates to a data communication device capable of registering that a customer can receive a desired service and receiving a service after registration.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION With the development of communication means such as CATV and INS, terminal devices for data communication have become popular in so-called public spaces (railway stations, airport waiting areas, etc.), workplaces or individual homes. is there. This terminal device is connected to the center device by a bidirectional communication medium such as a CATV communication line. Then, if you tell the terminal device, you can exchange data with the center device, various services while you are at home,
For example, it is possible to receive services such as viewing desired language courses and cooking programs.

By the way, various services as described above are generally provided for a fee. In this case, it is convenient if the customer can receive the desired service by the terminal device using a card such as a bank card issued by a bank.
It is possible to smoothly withdraw the payment for services.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made under the background described above, and a cash card issued by a bank, a credit card issued by a credit company, or the like can be used as a common card, and a terminal device is used by using the card. In this way, it is possible to provide a data communication system in which desired service contents are registered, and after registration, the service can be freely received by using a common card.

Structure and Effect of the Invention This invention has the following structure.

The present invention relates to a center processing device, one or more terminal devices connected to the center processing device by a two-way communication medium and providing different services, and data for specifying a predetermined service by using a customer identification card. It is a data communication method capable of outputting registration and services after registration. The identification card stores a unique personal identification number and a financial institution account number corresponding to the personal identification number. The terminal device includes a means for reading data stored in the identification card, a service output means, and a personal identification number and service specific data input means. At the time of registration, the personal identification number read by the terminal device from the identification card, the account number of the financial institution, and the personal identification number and the service identification data input to the terminal device are transmitted to the center device. The sensor device checks whether the user of the terminal device is a legitimate user by collating the personal identification number input from the input means with the personal identification number read from the identification card. When it is determined that the user is a legitimate user, the transmitted account number and data identifying the service are recorded in association with the personal identification number, and registration is performed to permit output of the identified service. When outputting the service,
The personal identification number read by the terminal device from the identification card and the personal identification number input to the terminal device and data identifying the service are transmitted to the center device. In the center device, the input personal identification number transmitted and the personal identification number read from the identification card are collated to determine whether or not the user of the terminal device is an authorized user. When it is determined that the user is an authorized user, the registered service is transmitted to the terminal device and output.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Description of Embodiments FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the CATV center 1 is used as the center device. The CATV center 1 is provided with a head end 11. The head end 11 is hardware for connecting a CATV communication line (two-way communication line).
In addition, the CATV center 1 has a CPU 12 that is the center of various controls.
Further, a center file 14 for storing and registering reservation data, merchandise data and the like is provided, and is connected to the head end 11 by, for example, a bus line. In addition, if necessary, a voluntary broadcasting facility including a VTR and video signal adjustment desk 13
Is provided.

The terminal device 2 is connected to the headend 11 via a CATV communication line.

Further, the CATV sensor 1 and the bank center 3 are connected to each other so that the payment for the predetermined reservation made by the customer can be paid online.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of the terminal device 2. The terminal device 2 includes a card reader 21 for reading an identification code for identifying the customer from a card owned by the customer and an account number of the customer's financial institution, a keyboard 22 for inputting data, and an operation of the terminal device 2. A CRT display 23 and a receipt outlet 24 are provided for displaying procedures and information desired by the customer.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a specific example of the keyboard 22 of the terminal device 2. The keyboard 22 includes a numeric keypad 221, for inputting numerical data, a function key 222 for giving a predetermined function, a confirmation key 223 for confirming the input data, a cancel key 224 for canceling the input data, and input data. A correction key 225 for correction is provided. The keyboard 22 and the terminal device 2
The shape and the members provided therein are appropriately changed as necessary.

4 to 6 show, among the files set and stored in the center file 14, a service file storing service contents, a registration file storing customer's reservation registration, and customer debit information. This is the stored charge deduction file.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the operation of this embodiment when receiving registration for a pay service. The operation of pay service reception registration will be described according to the flow of FIG. 7 with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

When the power of the terminal device 2 is turned on, the CRT display 23
Then, a message indicating that the card is to be scanned by the card reader 21 is displayed. In response, when the customer scans his / her card, the terminal device 2 reads the customer identification code and the financial institution account number stored in the card.

Next, the CRT display 23 displays a message to the effect that a personal identification number is to be input, and the customer uses the keyboard 22 to input a predetermined personal identification number.

Accordingly, the display on the display 23 of the terminal device 2 is
For example, “please wait for a while.” The terminal device 2 transmits the card data read by the card reader 21 and the personal identification number input from the keyboard 22 to the CATV center 1.

The CPU 12 of the CATV center 1 reads the customer identification code and the personal identification number stored in the center file 14 in advance, compares the stored personal identification number with the transferred personal identification number, and the two personal identification numbers It is determined whether or not they match, that is, whether or not the personal identification number is correct. Then, the result is transmitted to the terminal device 2.

In the terminal device 2, when the personal identification numbers do not match, the CRT display 23 displays that the personal identification number is incorrect, and the operation ends.

When the personal identification numbers match, the CRT display 23 of the terminal device 2 displays a message to the effect that the service number is input, and in response to this, the service number input by the customer from the keyboard 22 is displayed on the terminal device. 2 reads. And it
Transmit to CATV Center 1. During this time, the CRT display 23
The display changes to "Please wait" again.

The CPU 12 of the CATV center 1 searches for the service file (see FIG. 4) in the center file 14. Then, the service content, the period, the fee, etc. corresponding to the transmitted service number are read out and transmitted to the terminal device 2.

The terminal device 2 displays the service content on the CRT display 23. Then, the customer confirms the service content and instructs to press the confirmation key 223 (see FIG. 3) or the cancel key 224. When any key is pressed, the signal is transmitted from the terminal device 2 to the CATV center 1.

When the cancel key 224 is pressed, the CPU 12 ends its operation. On the other hand, when the confirmation key 223 is pressed, the CPU 12 creates a registration file (see FIG. 5). This file writes the account number read from the card of the customer who wishes to register for service reception into the account number column of the registration file,
Further, the service number desired by the customer and the expiration date for receiving the service are written corresponding to the account number.

Furthermore, the CPU 12 has a charge deduction file (see Fig. 6).
To create. Similarly, in this file, the account number read from the customer's card is written in the account number area, the service charge desired by the customer is written in the charge area, and the type of service is written in the usage content area. This file is transmitted from the CATV center 1 to the bank center 3 and the charges are automatically deducted from the customer's account.

When the above file creation is completed, the CPU 12 sends a message to that effect to the terminal device 2. In response, the CRT display 23 of the terminal device 2 displays, for example, "Thank you", a receipt of the fee is issued from the receipt outlet 24, and the operation ends.

Next, the receiving operation of the pay service registered by the customer will be described.

When the operation starts, first, the CRT display 23 of the terminal device 2 displays a message indicating that the card is to be scanned.
In response, the customer scans the card with the card reader 21, and at that time, the customer identification data and the like stored in the card is read by the card reader 21. In addition, a message prompting you to enter the password is displayed on the CRT display 23, and the keyboard
The personal identification number entered from 22 is read.

Each data that has been read or input is CA from the terminal device 2.
While being transmitted to the TV center 1, the display on the display 23 of the terminal device 2 displays, for example, "Please wait."
Becomes

The CPU 12 of the CATV center 1 determines whether the transmitted personal identification numbers match, that is, whether the card user is valid or not, and transmits the result to the terminal device 2. If the PIN numbers do not match, the operation ends. If the personal identification numbers match, a message indicating that the service number is to be input is displayed on the display 23 of the terminal device 2. Accordingly, when the service number is input from the keyboard 22, it is transmitted again to the CATV center 1.

The CPU 10 of the CATV center 1 searches the registration file (Fig. 5) and determines whether or not the registration corresponding to the account number read from the card has already been performed. If you have not registered,
The fact is transmitted to the terminal device 2, the terminal device 2 displays that there is no registration, and the operation ends.

If there is registration, the CPU 12 determines whether it is within the expiration date. This is done based on the expiration date of the registration file (Fig. 5). If the expiration date has passed,
The fact is transmitted to the terminal device 2, the expiration is displayed, and the operation ends.

If it is within the expiration date, the CPU 12 transmits a message to that effect to the terminal device 2, and the CATV center 1 transmits the service number.
Open a predetermined channel between the terminal device 2 and
The CRT display 23 of the terminal device 2 displays the service content desired by the customer (for example, English conversation program, cooking course program, yoga course program, etc.).

Then, when the program ends, that is, when the service ends, the opened channel is closed and the operation ends.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a specific example of the terminal device 2. FIG. 3 is a plan view of the keyboard 22. FIG. 4 is an illustrative view showing one example of a service file. Fifth
The figure is an illustrative view showing one example of a registration file. FIG. 6 is an illustrative view showing one example of a charge withdrawal file.
FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the operation of this embodiment when pay service reception registration is performed. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of this embodiment when receiving a pay service. In the figure, 1 is a CATV center as a center device, 2 is a terminal device, 3 is a bank center, 12 is a CPU, 14 is a center file, 21 is a card reader, 22 is a keyboard as a data input means, 23 is data, As a means of displaying information
Shows a CRT display.

Continuation of the front page (56) References Computer White Paper, 1983, p. 265-281 (Japan Information Processing Development Association) Information Processing, vol. 24, No. 10, P. 1270 to 1275, 1983 Nikkei Electronics, 1983, 12.19 P. 235 ~ 246

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A data for specifying a predetermined service using a center processing device, one or more terminal devices for providing a plurality of services connected to the center processing device through a two-way communication medium, and a customer identification card. Is a data communication device capable of outputting the registration and the service after registration, wherein the identification card stores a unique personal identification number and a financial institution account number corresponding to the personal identification number, The terminal device includes a unit for reading data stored in the identification card, a service output unit, and a personal identification number and service specific data input unit. The identification number read from the card, the account number of the financial institution, the identification number input to the terminal device, and the data specifying the service are stored in the center device. When transmitted, the sensor device collates the transmitted personal identification number input from the input unit with the personal identification number read from the identification card to determine whether the user of the terminal device is a valid user. If it is determined that the user is a legitimate user, the transmitted account number and data identifying the service are recorded in correspondence with the personal identification number, and the identified service is recorded. The output permission is registered and the processing for deducting the consideration for the service is performed based on the account number. When outputting the service, the terminal device reads the identification number from the identification card and the terminal device. The personal identification number and the data identifying the service that have been input to the center device are transmitted to the center device, and the center device inputs the transmitted input data. By collating the personal identification number and the personal identification number read from the identification card, it is determined whether or not the user of the terminal device is a valid user, and when it is determined that the user is a valid user, A data communication device which transmits and outputs the registered service to the terminal device.