JPH11328336A - Multi-purpose ic card terminal device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain the multi-purpose IC card terminal device which is easily adaptive to multi-purpose uses of an IC card in a variety of styles by composing the device of a desk-top part, a reader writer, and an input pad and placing the respective parts in separate operation although those three parts are used always in one body. SOLUTION: This is a multi-purpose IC card terminal device used as a terminal of an electronic money system using an IC card. The portable input part 10 has an input means 11 for inputting necessary information and a display part 12 which displays transaction contents or an operation guidance. The reader writer 20 reads and writes the IC card and is mounted with the input pad 10 detachably. The desk-top part 30 has a power source inside and is able to communicate with a host computer and mounted with the reader writer 20 detachably together with the input part 10. Then the connection relation among the input pad 10, reader writer 20, and desk-top part 30 can be changed according to use styles.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a configuration of a multi-purpose IC card terminal device in which an IC card used for the operation of electronic money can be used for a plurality of types of payment systems.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when an IC card is used for a payment system, there is a portable terminal disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-324997, and an IC card reader / writer is used.
It has an operation unit, a display unit, a printing unit, and an optical communication interface with the outside, and is connected to a host computer via a store terminal device. The mobile terminal stores sales information such as the sales amount input by the clerk, and can subtract the sales amount from the inserted customer's IC card. Then, the stored plurality of transaction information can be transmitted to the store terminal device or the host computer.

Further, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-204382, a portable terminal device and an I / O (input / output) box for extending its function have been proposed. Under the control of the CPU provided in the portable terminal device, the printing operation of the I / O box and the communication operation to the host computer and the like are controlled, and at that time, the communication between the two is performed by infrared communication. ing. In this portable terminal device, a dedicated CPU is not mounted in the I / O box, and various processes are controlled by the CPU of the portable terminal. As described in the prior art section of the above publication,
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a portable terminal device processes data according to various built-in programs, and when placed in an I / O box, sends data to a CPU built in the I / O box to perform various processes. Had become.

Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 1-113862 discloses that sales registration terminals communicate with each other via a LAN (Local).
Area Network) and this L
A plurality of card payment terminals interconnected via the same or different LAN as the AN are described.

[0005]

However, in the payment system, the portable terminal is used in a fixed form, and it is difficult to use the portable terminal in a plurality of forms. Taking an employee cafeteria such as a cafeteria-style self-service cafeteria as an example, a fixed amount is subtracted from a prepaid IC card when a menu item is placed on a tray. In a large cafeteria, the payment place may be different. In addition to the self-service, if there is a coffee room with a normal waiter or waitress, payment may be made at the meal table. In such a cafeteria, you usually prepare each checkout machine according to each checkout style, but if you change the layout of the store, you will run out of checkout machines or you will have excess There is a problem that investment efficiency is poor.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a multipurpose IC that can easily cope with a case where an IC card is used for various purposes in various forms.
A C card terminal device is provided.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a multi-purpose I-type terminal used as a terminal of an electronic money system using an IC card.
The present invention relates to a C-card terminal device, and an object of the present invention is to perform a portable input pad having an input unit for inputting necessary information and a display unit for displaying transaction contents or operation guidance, and read / write an IC card. A reader / writer that detachably attaches the input pad, and a built-in power supply that can communicate with a host computer,
This is achieved by providing a stationary unit that detachably mounts the reader / writer in a state with the input pad, so that the connection relationship between the input pad, the reader / writer, and the stationary unit can be changed according to a usage pattern. You.

Further, by connecting a printer to the stationary unit, the processing for the IC card can be further selected from a fixed-rate subtraction method, a POS terminal method, a checkout terminal method, an IC card dedicated register method, or a RAS function. This can be achieved more effectively by doing so. Furthermore, in the case of the POS terminal method, the payment terminal method, or the IC card register method, by instructing the splitting processing by the input means, it is possible to make a self-payment report system, a uniform number of persons system or a self-money report system, and a uniform number of persons. This is achieved more effectively by allowing the splitting process of the combination of the split systems to be performed. When the multipurpose IC card terminal device communicates with the host computer, the multipurpose IC card terminal device performs encryption and decryption based on a relationship between a random number and a key, and further includes a timer for determining whether or not a designated time has come. Provided, when the timer is set and the designated start time is reached; when the timer is not set and a start command is received from a higher-level command; In the case of activation by the store card for setting the start and end, it is more effectively achieved by activating under conditions according to the set mode.

Further, a portable input pad having input means for inputting necessary information and a display unit for displaying transaction contents or operation guidance, and for reading and writing an IC card possessed by a business partner and enabling carrying. A reader / writer that has a built-in battery for detachably mounting the input pad, and a master card that has a built-in power supply and can communicate with a host computer, and reads information necessary for initial settings and the like. It has an IC card reader / writer section, and has a stationary section for detachably mounting the reader / writer.The stationary section, the reader / writer, and the input pad can be stacked in an integrated manner in the order of The connection arrangement of the input pad, the reader / writer and the stationary unit is separated only for the input pad, or the input pad is connected to the reader / writer. By so separating the said stationary portion in a state where the de mounted, the object is achieved.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The multi-purpose IC card terminal device of the present invention can freely select an application of a device configuration and a calculation method according to each use form and application in electronic money transactions using an IC card. In addition, the selected combination provides an optimal usage according to various usages, thereby meeting most of the needs of customers. According to the multi-purpose IC card terminal device of the present invention, it can be used as a single item reader, as a POS cash register terminal, as an automatic payment machine, and the like.

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

FIG. 1 shows an example of the external configuration of a multipurpose IC card terminal device according to the present invention. A rectangular plate-like input pad 10 has ten keys and function keys for inputting necessary information and data. Input means 11 comprising
And a display unit 12 made of, for example, liquid crystal for displaying transaction contents and operation guidance. Reference numeral 13 denotes a line connection connector used when the input pad 10 and the reader / writer 20 are separated. A similar rectangular plate-like reader / writer 20 for reading data of the inserted IC card and writing necessary data is mounted on the bottom surface of the input pad 10, and the IC card is mounted on the side surface thereof. An IC card insertion slot 21 for inserting a card is provided, and automatic (electric) or manual (manual / solenoid ejection) can be selected and used in response to an IC card insertion input. That is, in the automatic reader / writer 20, the IC card inserted to the predetermined position of the IC card insertion slot 21 is automatically taken in and processed, and after the processing, the IC card is automatically discharged to the predetermined position. In the manual type reader / writer 20,
The IC card is inserted deeply from the IC card insertion slot 21 to the processing position, and when the processing is completed at that position, the IC card is pushed out by the solenoid and discharged.
Two types of manual reader / writers 20 having the same outer shape are prepared as options of the customer. Reference numeral 23 denotes a line connection connector, so that the connectors 13 and 23 can be connected by a communication line.

The reader / writer 20 has a trapezoidal stationary section 30.
A card insertion slot 32 for inserting a master card such as an administrator is provided on a side surface thereof, and is further connected online from the stationary unit 30 to a host computer (server). A journal printer 40 is connected to the other end of the stationary unit 30, and a receipt issuing unit 50 is further connected to the journal printer 40. The journal printer 40 has an upper cover 41 that can be opened and closed, and a journal that can be taken out from an opening 42 provided in the cover 41. Further, the receipt issued by the receipt issuing unit 50 is output from the issuing port 51 and passed to a customer or the like. Although FIG. 1 shows an example in which all the constituent elements of the present invention are combined and combined, all the constituent elements can be appropriately separated and used.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the external configuration of the input pad 10. The input means 11 includes a numeric keypad, a function key for function expansion, a correction key for erasing a character, a split bill key for paying with split bill, and registration / input. A key, a total / execution key for fixing the input amount and items, a clear key for deleting one line, a stop key, and the like are provided. In addition, a guide unit 14 is provided above the display unit 12 to guide the processing status of the apparatus in an easily understandable manner by lighting a lamp and a message.

FIG. 3 shows how components of the multipurpose IC card terminal are separated and connected. The input pad 10 and the reader / writer 20 are separated and connected. In this example, a connector is used. 22, that is, the input pad 10 and the reader / writer 20 are used integrally, but the connectors 13 and 23 are connected by a communication line to separate the input pad 10 and the reader / writer 20. It is also possible to use. The reader / writer 20 is detachable from the stationary unit 30. The reader / writer 20 and the stationary unit 30 communicate with each other by optical communication, and supplies power to the reader / writer 20 from the connector 33 of the stationary unit 30. It has become. Further, the journal printer 40 and the stationary unit 30 are separated and connected to each other.
Are also separated from the journal printer 40. The journal printer 40 performs printing of a transaction log, printing of an error log, printing of a data communication log, printing of a transaction totaling log, and the like.

There are six types of IC cards used in the present apparatus: an authentication card, a store card, a personal card, a log card, a master card, and a maintenance card. The authentication card is used to authenticate the device and retain the device settings. The store card enables operations such as operation start and end, and the personal card is an IC card that retains the personal information of the transaction. The log card holds a transaction log, and the master card and the maintenance card are RAS (Reliable).
y Availability Serviceabi
lit.). The master card is read when the power is turned on to determine the operation mode. The master card is the only card inserted into the card insertion slot 32 of the stationary unit 30.

FIG. 4 shows an example of the internal configuration of the terminal device of the present invention. The input pad 10 comprises a control unit 15 comprising a CPU for controlling the input unit 11 and the display unit 12, and the reader / writer 20 is stationary. A power supply device 24 having a power receiving terminal from the unit 30, a reader / writer unit 25 for automatically or manually reading and writing an inserted IC card,
The control unit 26 includes a control unit 26 that communicates with the input pad 10 and that controls the reader / writer unit 25, such as a CPU. The power supply device 24 is a power supply when separated from the stationary unit 30, and is charged when mounted on the stationary unit 30. The stationary unit 30 also controls the power supply unit 34 that charges the power supply unit 24 of the reader / writer 20 and supplies power to each unit, and the reader / writer unit 35 that performs read / write processing on an inserted IC card. CP
It comprises a control unit 36 made of U and the like, and an interface unit 37 for performing various communications and the like. Interface unit 37
Has a power supply terminal, a LAN connection unit, an RS232C terminal for connection to a checkout machine, and a POS (Point Of
Sales) RS232C terminal for connecting to terminal,
An RS232C terminal for modem connection for connecting to a host computer using a telephone line, a printer port for printing and outputting to a journal printer or a printer, and the like are provided.

The multi-purpose I of the present invention constructed as described above
When connected to the server, the C card terminal device receives the operating conditions of the device from the server and performs initial settings. Further, the operation status and transaction information of the device are transmitted to the server, the software of the terminal device is updated from the server, and a blacklist of the IC card is received and an instruction of operation / termination is received.

The multipurpose IC card terminal device of the present invention has a form (hereinafter referred to as a use form # 1) used in an integrated housing as shown in FIG. 5, an input pad 10 and a reader / writer 20. A form (hereinafter referred to as a use form # 2) which is used separately from the stationary section 30 (there is no journal printer 40 and the receipt issuing section 50), and the journal printer 40 (and the receipt issue section 50) With a portable journal (hereinafter referred to as usage form # 3) connected to the input pad 1
The input pad separation type in which the reader / writer 20 is attached to the stationary unit 30 by separating only 0 (hereinafter referred to as a use form # 4), and the journal printer 40 (and receipt issuing) There is a form with a portable journal (hereinafter referred to as a use form # 5) to which the unit 50) is connected. For the use forms # 2 to # 5, the manual type or the electric type described above for the card reader 20 is selected. Can be used.

The use mode # 1 is convenient when a user (customer) inserts and uses an IC card in a fixed manner in a cafeteria or restaurant, etc. An IC card is inserted from 1 and the processing contents and the like are displayed on the display unit 2. In this example, FIG.
Although the description has been given by taking an example of using the integrated housing of the above, if the aesthetic appearance and the functions are ignored, it is also possible to install with the configuration as shown in FIG. The usage mode # 1 is a regular fixed-value subtraction type settlement apparatus, which subtracts a fixed amount set in advance from a server every time a user's IC card is inserted, and discharges the IC card. The ID for specifying the IC card is stored in the built-in memory section together with the date and time, and a necessary operation can be performed to output a transaction log to the printer or output a journal. The setting to be performed in advance can be made by connecting to a host computer in the office, or can be made manually at the installation location. By attaching the receipt issuing unit 50, a receipt can be issued and handed on the spot at the time of use.
FIG. 7 shows an example of a system using the fixed amount subtraction method. When an IC card is inserted, the server checks whether the IC card of the corresponding ID can be used sequentially, and the sales status is also sequentially stored in the server. Will be sent. In a simple system, only information such as the number of sales per day and the total amount of money is required. The total sales per day can be calculated simply by printing it on receipt paper or writing the data on a log IC card. It is enough. In the case of a fixed-rate deduction-type settlement apparatus, it often takes time to enter a personal identification number and queue up for customers. However, since the amount to be subtracted is small, collation of the personal identification number is omitted.

The usage mode # 2 is a slave connection of a POS cash register terminal, which subtracts the total amount settled at the POS register from the inserted IC card. Different from form # 1. After the subtraction, the POS terminal notifies the POS terminal of the subtraction from the IC card terminal device, so that the POS terminal side deducts only the designated amount as non-cash processing as in the case of payment with a gift certificate or check. Accounting can be done. The transaction log stored in the memory unit and described in the usage mode # 1 can be issued. In this case, the receipt is normally issued on the POS terminal side.

The use form # 3 is a case where the accounting calculation is separately completed and the settlement amount is paid by the IC card.
When the IC card is inserted into the IC card terminal device, the billed amount is displayed, and the user inputs and confirms the password, and then the user is debited (the password may not be confirmed). Also in this case, it is possible to launch a transaction log and the like described in the usage mode # 1 stored in the memory unit. If a receipt printer is attached, printing can be performed on the receipt at the same time as payment, and then a split billing process can be performed.

Usage mode # 4 is a case where the accounting calculation and payment are completed only with the IC terminal device. First, the clerk inputs the usage statement amount to the input pad 10, and when the total amount is printed, the IC card is received from the customer and inserted into the reader / writer 20, and the input pad 10 is handed over to the user to input a password. This is the case. In this case, the receipt issuing unit 50 and the journal printer 40 are usually connected, and the receipt is distributed to the customer. Thereafter, a split billing process can be performed.

The usage mode # 5 is a case where the IC terminal device is also used as an order input terminal, and the clerk carries the input pad 10 and the reader / writer 20 as one, and the user's menu is displayed in front of the customer. Is input, and the customer's IC card is kept and subtracted in front of him, and then a split billing process can be performed.

In the above usage mode, the IC card terminal device waits for insertion of the master card when the power is first turned on, as shown in the state transition diagram of FIG. 6, and when the master card is inserted in this state. Various setting processes are started. Before receiving a start command from an external POS terminal or payment machine, download data (white data (usable card data) and black data (unusable card data)) from the server before and after using the IC card. In addition to having the time set by the customer, the current time is also set by the host (server),
It receives the status notification command required from the OS and sends it to the host.
Next, when the operation mode is set to the operation start command or the operation mode manually, the card waits after receiving the IC card reception command from the upper side, and when the IC card is inserted, the card is checked. The IC card is discharged to enter a command waiting state (idle state). If OK, the data of the IC card is rewritten in response to a subtraction command. Then, the IC card is returned by the card return command, and the IC card enters an idle state. If a forced return command is received before the subtraction process, the IC card is returned and the system returns to the idle state. In the idle state, the operation returns to the operation start state by an end command from the host or a manual end operation.

Next, in the present invention, a fixed amount subtraction method, a POS terminal method, a payment terminal method, an IC card register Five types of methods and RAS functions are prepared. The fixed amount subtraction method is
The amount set in advance in the apparatus is subtracted each time a transaction is made. As a setting method, it is possible to download from a higher-level controller using a LAN line, or to set using a price setting card or a numeric keypad of the input means 11. The fixed amount subtraction method is, for example, 40 lunch for A lunch in a student cafeteria or employee cafeteria
It is suitable for specifications such as 0 yen, B lunch for 550 yen and C lunch for 620 yen, where you can pay quickly through IC card at the place where you take each tray. Also, P
The OS terminal system subtracts the amount transmitted from the POS register, and the connection is RS232 or RS422.
/ 485 can be selected, and the amount requested when the calculation of the purchased product is completed at a cash register such as a supermarket is I
Suitable for specifications that can be withdrawn from a C card. Similarly, the payment machine terminal method is configured to subtract the amount transmitted from the payment machine. The IC card dedicated register system uses an IC card terminal device as a register and subtracts the amount input from the numeric keypad of the input means 11, and a clerk or the like uses the input pad 10 or the input pad 10,
It is suitable for a specification in which the portable unit of the reader / writer 20 is carried and moved in a store. The RAS function is for performing device setting and operation check of the device.

FIG. 7 shows a connection relationship between an IC card terminal device, a server, and a printer in the fixed amount subtraction method. The server manages transaction logs, blacklists, and the like, and performs LA.
N or a modem is used for communication, and the printer prints a journal. FIG. 8 shows the administrator (I
It shows the information transfer relationship between a C card terminal device) and a customer (user). The customer is the reader / writer 2 in the mobile part
When the user inserts his or her personal card into the card insertion slot 21, the reader / writer 20 subtracts the fixed amount set in advance by the server or the RAS function if the personal card is valid, and uses the balance after the subtraction as the personal card. Write to
After confirming the subtraction from the card, the apparatus creates a transaction log and ejects the personal card from the card insertion slot 21. Thereafter, the customer removes the personal card, and the device confirms the removal of the card and saves the transaction log.

FIG. 9 shows a connection relationship between an IC card terminal device, a server, a printer and a POS cash register in the POS cash register terminal system. As shown in FIG. Has become. The POS cash register is a device used when a terminal device is used as a POS cash register terminal by a communication function. That is, when the customer uses the reader / writer 20
When the personal card is inserted into the card insertion slot 21 of the personal computer, if the personal card is valid, the user waits for a subtraction amount from the POS cash register, and the administrator inputs the amount into the POS cash register.
The balance after the subtraction is written on the personal card and discharged. When the customer removes the personal card, the transaction log is saved after confirming the removal of the card.

FIG. 11 shows a connection relationship between an IC card terminal device and a checkout machine, a printer and a server in a checkout machine terminal system, and FIG. 12 shows the exchange of information between a customer and a manager. Is shown. That is, when the customer inserts the personal card into the card slot 21 of the reader / writer 20 of the portable unit, if the personal card is valid, the user waits for the input of the deduction amount from the checkout machine, and the administrator inputs the amount to the checkout machine. By doing
The balance after the subtraction is written on the personal card and discharged. When the customer removes the personal card, the transaction log is saved after confirming the removal of the card.

FIG. 13 shows the connection relationship between the IC card terminal device, the server and the printer in the IC card dedicated register system, and FIG. 14 shows the exchange of information between the customer and the manager. I have. That is, the customer inserts a personal card into the card insertion slot 21 of the reader / writer 20 of the portable unit, inputs a personal identification number from the input means 11 of the input pad 10 and then inputs an amount, and the balance after subtracting the input amount. Is written on a personal card, and a transaction log is created and discharged. Then, when the customer removes the personal card, the transaction log is saved after confirming the removal of the card, but in the case of the split billing processing, the device setting of the device that returns to the initial state by requesting the next card input and confirming the operation is checked. In the case of the RAS function to be performed, it may be connected to a server and a printer as shown in FIG.

According to the present invention, payment by split billing is possible. As a method of split billing, 1) a self-payment system in which each person pays electronic money by inputting a split billing burden to a terminal; There is a system for evenly dividing the number of people who pay the electronic money by calculating the amount calculated by the terminal, and 3) a combination discount system, which is a combination of the above-mentioned self-reporting system and the even number of people system. Since the mobile unit is handed over to the customer after the billing amount is determined, the billing amount cannot be changed with the mobile unit removed so that the billing amount does not change due to a customer operation error or the like.

The split billing process is performed in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. 16. When the split billing key of the input means 11 is pressed after the total payment amount is determined (step S1) (step S1).
2), a selection mode of self-payment amount reporting system, equal number of persons dividing system, and cancellation of discount is set (step S3). In this mode selection, when the respective money amount reporting system is selected by the input means 11, an IC card is inserted (step S10), the amount is input (step S11), and a password is further input (step S1).
2) After that, when the execution key is pressed, the data is updated (step S14), and if there is a balance, the process returns to step S3 to repeat the above operation (step S15). If there is no balance, the payment process ends. Also, when the equal number of persons system is selected in the mode selection, the number of persons is first input (step S20), the amount is displayed on the display unit 12 (step S21), and an IC card is inserted (step S2).
2) Enter the password (step S23), and then press the execution key to update the data (step S2).
5) The operations from step S21 onward are repeated by the number of persons equally divided (step S26). Furthermore, when the cancellation of the discount is selected in the mode selection, first, an IC card is inserted (step S30), the balance is displayed on the display unit 12 (step S31), and a password is input (step S3).
2), and then press the execution key (step S33)
Is updated (step S34), and the cancellation process ends.

According to the present invention, the function of monitoring the state of the IC card terminal, the function of communicating information to the IC card terminal,
It has a function of receiving data from the C card terminal device and a security function during operation. That is, when no IC card terminal device is permitted to be connected to the controller (server), the security function requests a system password at the time of startup. This is for the purpose of protecting the security function from being incorporated in the operation analysis and illegal processing when the security function is not used in a normal location, for example, when copying only the controller software or when taking out the apparatus. If at least one permitted IC card terminal device is connected, the operation is started with priority given to user convenience. The IC card terminal device is equipped with a battery for a portable function and for guaranteeing a transaction at the time of a power failure, and a power supply is energized for 24 hours to perform charging / refresh recharging. When the log communication is performed on the LAN, the connection for the socket communication is established from the IC card terminal device because the IC card terminal device is positioned as the client and the controller as the server.

On the other hand, the security at the time of communication with the IC card terminal device requires that when receiving a message from the terminal device, it is necessary to mutually confirm whether the message can be received or sent. FIG. 17 shows a security function at the time of such communication, in which random numbers are mutually generated, the contents encrypted with the specific key 1 are transmitted, and the receiver is decrypted with the specific key 1 and encrypted with the specific key 2. Reply and decrypt with specific key 2 to check if they match. Thereby, IC
It is possible to prevent “spoofing” of the server from the viewpoint of the card terminal device and “spoofing” of the IC card terminal device from the viewpoint of the server. The specific keys 1 and 2 at this time are set in advance.

FIGS. 18 and 19 show the details according to the classification of the IC card terminal device and the host server. After connection processing to the host server (step S40), it is determined whether or not the connection is OK (step S41). In the case of OK, a random number A is generated (step S42), the random number A is encrypted with the key 1 to be an encrypted random number A (step S43), and the encrypted random number A is transmitted to the host server (step S44). After receiving the encrypted random number A (step S4)
5) The encrypted random number A is decrypted with the key 1 to obtain the random number A (step S46), and the random number A is encrypted with the key 2 to obtain the encrypted random number B (step S47). The upper server transmits the encrypted random number B to the IC card terminal device (Step S4).
8) After receiving the encrypted random number B (Step S50), the IC card terminal device decrypts the encrypted random number B with the key 2 (Step S51), and determines whether or not the encrypted random number B matches the original random number A that was transmitted. Is determined (step S52). If they do not match, it is NG, so a line disconnection process is performed (step S53). On the other hand, if the result of the determination in step S52 is affirmative, the transmission request is output to the upper server (step S54), whereby the upper server generates a random number C (step S55), and encrypts the random number C with key 1. (Step S56), and the encrypted random number C
Is transmitted to the IC card terminal device (step S57).
After receiving the encrypted random number C (step S60), the IC card terminal device decrypts the encrypted random number C with the key 1 to obtain a random number C (step S61), and encrypts the random number C with the key 2 to encrypt the key. A random number D is obtained (Step S62). Then, the IC card terminal device transmits the encrypted random number D to the host server (step S63), and the host server receives the encrypted random number D (step S64).
Is decrypted with the key 2 (step S65), and it is determined whether or not the decrypted data matches the transmitted random number C (step S66). If they match, the operation of the IC card terminal device is started (step S67), and if they do not match, a line disconnection process is executed (step S68).

FIG. 20 shows a setting operation at the time of starting. In the standby mode (step S70), it is determined whether or not a timer is set (step S71). It is determined whether or not it is (Step S72).
73) Normal operation (step S74). Then, it stops when the specified end time comes (step S7).
5). If the timer is not set in step S71 and if the start time is not the designated time in step S72, it is determined whether or not a start command from an upper command has been received (step S80), and the start command has been received. When it is started (step S81), it is set to the normal operation (step S82). Then, the normal operation is executed until an end command from the upper command is received (step S83). If the start command from the upper command is not received in step S80, it is determined whether or not the start is performed by the store card (step S84). If the start is performed by the store card, the start is performed (step S85), and the normal operation is performed. The process is continued until the store card ends (step S87). If it is determined in step S84 that the activation is not based on the store card, the process returns to step S70.

FIGS. 21 to 23 show display examples of the display unit 12 when the IC card terminal device is used as an IC card dedicated register. When the IC card is inserted as shown in FIG. "Card Read" is displayed. In the case of a personal card, the flow is as shown in FIG. 22, and in the case of a store card, the flow is as shown in FIG.

[0038]

According to the IC card terminal device of the present invention,
By appropriately selecting and setting the device configuration and application according to each usage mode and application, the object can be achieved using the same hardware resources. In addition, the configuration of the device shall be the configuration of the stationary unit, reader / writer, and input pad, and the device will not be activated unless an IC card serving as a master key is inserted into the stationary unit, and it shall not be determined what application to use. However, despite the fact that the three must always be used together, separate operation of each part is possible. Basically, a plurality of usage modes can be selected and set by setting using the master card of the stationary unit, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in the use. In addition, the payment can be made in installments based on different IC cards. At this time, the input pad can be pointed at the user immediately, which is very convenient.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an external view illustrating an example of an input pad.

FIG. 3 is a development view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of the IC card terminal device of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of an integrated housing used in the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a state transition diagram of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a connection diagram illustrating a connection example of a fixed amount subtraction method.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a sequence between a manager and a customer in a fixed amount subtraction method.

FIG. 9 is a connection diagram illustrating a connection example of a POS cash register terminal system.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a sequence between a POS cashier terminal type administrator and a customer.

FIG. 11 is a connection diagram illustrating a connection example of a checkout terminal method.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a sequence between an administrator and a customer of the payment terminal method.

FIG. 13 is a connection diagram illustrating a connection example of an IC card dedicated register system.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a sequence between a manager of an IC card dedicated register system and a customer.

FIG. 15 is a connection diagram illustrating a RAS function.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an operation example of a split billing process according to the present invention.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining security according to the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a part of a flowchart showing an operation example of security according to the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a part of a flowchart showing an operation example of security according to the present invention.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an operation example of activation according to the present invention.

FIG. 21 is a part of a flowchart showing a display example according to the present invention.

FIG. 22 is a part of a flowchart showing a display example according to the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a part of a flowchart showing a display example according to the present invention.

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 1, 32 card insertion slot 2, 12 display unit 10 input pad 11 input means 20 reader / writer 21 IC card insertion slot 30 stationary unit 40 journal printer 50 receipt issuing unit

Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Tomio Ebi 1-3-1, Shimoteno, Himeji-shi, Hyogo Glory Industry Co., Ltd.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A portable input pad having input means for inputting necessary information and a display unit for displaying transaction contents or operation guidance, reading and writing of an IC card, and
A reader / writer that detachably attaches the input pad,
A built-in power supply, which is capable of communicating with a host computer, and further comprising a stationary portion for detachably mounting the reader / writer in a state with the input pad, wherein the input pad, the reader / writer and A multi-purpose IC card terminal device, wherein a connection relation of the stationary portion can be changed. 2. The multi-purpose IC card terminal device according to claim 1, further comprising a printer connected to said stationary portion. 3. The processing for the IC card can be performed by selecting any one of a fixed amount subtraction method, a POS terminal method, a checkout terminal method, an IC card dedicated register method, or a RAS function. A multipurpose IC card terminal device according to claim 1. 4. In the case of the POS terminal system, the settlement machine terminal system, or the register system dedicated to an IC card, the input means instructs a split billing process, whereby a self-payment system, an equal number of persons system or the self-payment system is performed. 4. The multi-purpose IC card terminal device according to claim 3, wherein a split billing process of a combination of the equal number of persons system can be performed. 5. The multipurpose IC card terminal device according to claim 1, wherein, when communicating with said host computer, encryption and decryption are performed in relation to a random number and a key. Versatile IC card terminal. 6. A time-measuring means for judging whether or not a designated time has been reached. When starting up the apparatus, a mode is set at power-on, and the time-measuring means is set to a designated start time. Case: When the timer is not set and a start command is received from an upper command; Start using a store card for setting start and end of operation without receiving a start command from the upper command 6. The multi-purpose IC card terminal device according to claim 1, wherein in the case of (1), the device is activated under a condition corresponding to the set mode. 7. A portable input pad having input means for inputting necessary information and a display unit for displaying transaction contents or operation guidance, and enables reading and writing of an IC card possessed by a trading partner and enables carrying. Reader / writer that has a built-in battery for detachably mounting the input pad, and a master card IC card that has a built-in power supply and is capable of communicating with a host computer and reading information necessary for initial settings and the like. Having a reader / writer section and a stationary section to which the reader / writer is detachably mounted,
The stationary portion, the reader / writer, and the input pad can be stacked in this order as an integral type, and the connection arrangement relationship between the input pad, the reader / writer and the stationary portion is separated from the input pad only according to a use mode, or to the reader / writer. A multi-purpose IC card terminal device, wherein the input pad is mounted and can be separated from the stationary portion.