JPS61110266A - Card issuing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To issue a card having a specific purpose by using another card having higher security, by providing a memory in which initial secret codes are stored and inspecting whether or not a key-inputted secret code coincides with the initial secret code. CONSTITUTION:A controller 20 is composed of a CPU, ROM, and RAM and maker-side secret codes (initial codes) are written in the ROM. When a card is to be issued, coincidence between a key-inputted secret code and the initial code stored in the ROM is checked. When both the codes coincide with each other, a key-inputted code for connecting the 1st card with a card issuing machine is stored in the ROM and, at the same time, the 1st card is issued through a card reader 21. Thereafter, a new card is issued after confirming the key-inputted 1st secret code of the 1st card. Therefore, a card having a specific purpose can be issued by using a card having higher security.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is described in detail below in accordance with the following table of contents.

(1) Background of the invention (1, 1) Technical field of the invention (1, 2) Description of the prior art (2) Summary of the invention (2, 1) Purpose of the invention (2, 2) Structure, operation, and effects of the invention (3) Description of Examples (3, 1) Overview of Hotel Card Lock System < 3.2) Card Types and Their Security Levels (3, 3) Card Data and Unlocking Methods (3) ,4)
Configuration of card issuing console (3, 5) Overview of authorization card issuance and initial data setting (3, 6) Main routine of card issuing console and using GR card (3, 7) Grand authorization (GR)
) Card issuance processing (3, 8) Initial data setting, modification, and printing processing (3, 9) MA, SMA, and GA card issuance processing (3, 10) Processing using MA cards (3, 11>
Guest card issuance processing (3, 12) Room
Cancellation processing (3i3) Aggregation processing (3, 14) Card data monitor processing (3, 1
5) Key card issuance process other than guest card < 3.16) Processing using SMA card and GA card (3, 17) Data input device configuration (3, 18)
Configuration of card lock device (3, 19) Initial data input/output processing using data input device (3, 20> Other operations of data input device (3,
21) Unlocking process in card lock device (1) Types of key card validity checks (2) Checks common to all types of key cards (3) Key card invalidation display (4) Emergence・Card (5) Unlock and battery check (6) Master card (7) Maid card (8) Guest card (9) Maintenance card (10) Lockout card (11) Cancellation h- (12) Standby card (3, 22) Features and modifications of the embodiment (1) Hotel/
Code secrecy (2) GR card security (3) MA, SMA and GA card security (4) Key card issuance security (5) Card issuance system (6) Card with two card readers Issuance Console (7) Usefulness of Card Issuance Console and Authorization Cards in Hotel Systems (8) Two Types of Guest Cards (9) Issuance of Multiple Same Guest Cards (10) Reissue of Guest Cards ( 11) Use of paper cards (12) Re-registration of card data (13) Initial data input/output using data input device (14) Other functions of data input device (15) Sequence number in card lock device,
Cancellation (16) Room lock out and release (17) Two functions of the canceling card (18) Battery check of card lock device (19) Dead bolt and key card (20) Emerging
Science Card (21) Master Card (22) Maid Card (23) Maintenance Card (24) Standby Card (1) Background of the Invention (1,1) Technical Field of the Invention This invention relates to a card issuing system, and Specifically, the present invention relates to a method of sequentially issuing cards of a higher level to cards of a lower level using a card issuing machine.

(1, 2) Description of the Prior Art Cards with magnetic recording surfaces have become widely used in many fields. For example, they have various functions and uses, such as those used to secure transaction qualifications such as bank cards and credit cards, and those used to replace mechanical keys such as key cards. It is. However, all conventional cards are used after they are issued to achieve a specific purpose, and card issuing machines merely have the function of issuing cards. Conventionally, there has been no concept of securing the operation of a card issuing machine with a card, and the current situation is that the card issuing machine itself is mechanically locked.

Magnetic cards can store a relatively large amount of information, so it is possible to maintain high security.
As mentioned above, it is suitable for applications that require reliability.

(2) Summary of the invention (2, 1) Purpose of the invention This invention takes into consideration the high security of magnetic cards, and issues cards with specific purposes using cards with higher security. The purpose is to provide a card issuance method that will continue to grow.

(2, 2) Structure, operation, and effect of the invention The card issuing method according to the present invention uses a card issuing machine equipped with a memory in which an initial secret code is stored in advance, a card reader, and a keyboard. A key-input code for checking whether the secret code stored in the first card matches the initial secret code stored in the memory and, if both secret codes match, linking the first card and the card issuing machine. is stored in the memory and recorded on the first card by the card reader to issue the first card, and upon confirmation of the keyed-in first secret code of the first card, a new secret code is issued. The present invention is characterized in that a card is issued, and a new card is issued after confirming the secret code of the newly issued card.

A card having a magnetic recording surface is suitable as the card, but an IC card or the like having a built-in microprocessor and memory can also be used. Therefore, card readers include not only magnetic card readers/writers but also devices that exchange data with such IC cards. The concept of a card also includes something smaller called a ticket.

The first card is issued by the card issuing machine on the condition that the initial secret code stored in the memory of the card issuing machine matches the keyed-in secret code.

At this time, a code linking the first card and the card issuing machine is input and stored in the first card and the card issuing machine. Upon issuance of the first card, the first card and the card issuing machine are closely linked. This first
is the highest level card and is the key for issuing lower level cards.

Preferably, the first secret code for the first card is registered in a memory within the card issuing machine. If the person issuing the first card and the person registering the first secret code of the issued first card in the card issuing machine are different, the issuer of the first card will no longer be responsible for issuing subsequent cards. Since no one can be involved in this, high security is maintained.

The second card can be issued on the condition that the first secret code stored in the card issuing machine matches the keyed-in secret code.

Therefore, only those who have registered the first secret code can use the second secret code.
cards cannot be issued.

Similarly for the second card, a second secret code is recorded on the card or stored in the card issuing machine.

A third card of a lower level is then issued, provided that the keyed-in second secret code matches the second secret code in the card data or in the card issuing machine. Therefore, the third card can only be issued to a specific person who has the second card.

In this way, lower level cards can be issued only by using higher level cards, creating a card system with a hierarchical structure. Since a lower level card can only be issued using a higher level card, high security can be maintained.

Preferably, a code linking the first card and the card issuing machine is also recorded on the second and third cards. In this way, the second and third cards are also closely linked to the card issuing machine.

(3) Description of Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments in which the present invention is applied to a hotel card lock system will be described in detail.

(3,1) Overview of Hotel Card Lock System FIG. 1 schematically shows the overall configuration of the hotel card lock system. Hotels have many rooms that need to be locked. Each such room is typically fitted with a mechanical lock, such as a tumbler lock, which is unlocked by turning a key. This hotel card lock system is for electrically opening and closing, especially unlocking, a room lock using a card (called a key card KC) on which predetermined data is magnetically recorded. It is.

The key card KO is issued by the card issuing console (10) or (11). In order to issue a key card KO, an authorization card AC is required, as will be explained in detail later.

The card issuing console includes a master machine (10) and one or more slave machines (satellite machines) (11) connected to it by transmission cables. ** (10) can issue all types of key cards KC (described later), but child II (11) can only issue key cards KC of a specific type. In addition to issuing various cards, the consoles (10) and (11) also have functions such as storing and printing data related to card issuance.

The number of child II (11) is determined depending on the size of the hotel where this hotel card lock system is installed.
In small hotels, only the base unit (10) may be provided.

Each hotel room door has a card lock device (
70) is provided. This card lock 81 (7
0) includes a card reader, the data of the key card KO is read by this card reader, and the lock is unlocked based on the check of this card data. The card lock device (70) has a built-in battery and operates in an offline mode. There is no need for a line to supply power to the card lock device (70) or a data line connecting the card lock device (70) to the console (10). The data necessary for the operation of the card lock device (70) is stored in the card issuance console (
Oyarei) (10) and card lock device f (7).
A data input device (50) is used to supply data to

As is well known, hotel room doors are equipped with a dead bolt in addition to a latch bolt.

A dead bolt is used by a customer (guest) to lock the room by protruding it with their hand from inside the room. There are various types of key card KOs, and as will be explained later, if the lock is locked with a dead bolt, the card KO will be activated. (70
), some dead bolts can be unlocked and others cannot.

(3,2) Types of cards and their security levels Figure 2 shows the types of cards used in hotel card lock systems and their security levels. .

The highest security level (Grand Level) has a Grand Authorization Card (GR).
(abbreviated as "card"), and this card should also serve as the "key" for the entire system.

The next higher level (authorization level) includes a master authorization card, a sub-master authorization card, and a guest authorization card.
Authorization card (each of these must be
card, SMA card, and GA card). These three types of cards at the authorization level correspond to the authorization card AC shown in FIG.

Level to unlock hotel rooms (unlock level)
is divided into management level, guest level and maintenance level. At the management level there are Emergency Cards, Master Cards and Maid Cards. The guest level includes a standby card, guest card A and game card B.
There is.

Maintenance levels include maintenance cards, lockout cards, and cancellation cards. These nine cards at the unlock level are
This corresponds to the key card KO shown in FIG. In this embodiment, in one hotel card lock system (or one hotel), guest card A
Or, only one of the guest cards B is used, and both guest cards are never issued in one system at the same time. Among the cards at unlocked level, standby cards, guest cards A and B1 and maintenance cards are paper cards, and all other types of cards are plastic. Paper cards are cheap and suitable for disposable use, and are also convenient because desired information can be printed on the surface by blinking.

A brief summary of the purpose and function of the card described above is given below.

This is for registering the GR card hotel code on the card issuing console. The hotel code is recorded on every card and is extremely important data for confirming whether the card is issued by the hotel.

It is also used to issue MA, SMA and GA cards.

MA card
t(.

It is intended to issue nine types of unlock level cards.

For issuing SMA CardMade °Cards and Guest Cards A and B.

This card is for issuing GA card guest cards A and B.

Emergency card This card is used to unlock any room in the event of an emergency.

Unlock all card locking devices, whether or not they are locked by a dead bolt and whether or not they are in a lockout condition.

It is used in place of the MasterCard, or so-called MasterKey.

except those locked by dead bolts,
Unlock all card locking devices.

This is used when a maid/card maid cleans a room or organizes it.

except those locked by dead bolts,
Unlock the card lock device in a specific room number and room within the range in a specific time zone. The specific room number and range are assigned to the maid who owns the maid card, and are the range of rooms in which the maid should work. Further, the specific time zone is a time zone during which the maid can work, for example, between 10:00 and 15:00.

In some cases, no time zone is established as stated in the bond.

Guest Card A: This card is handed to the customer at check-in and is used to freely use a specific room (M nights).

unless locked by a dead bolt.
Unlock the card lock device of a specific room number.

The specific room NO0 is the room number (room number) assigned to the customer who owns the guest card A at the time of check-in at the hotel.

Guest Card B Unlocks the card lock device in specific room NO0, whether or not it is locked by a dead bolt.

Maintenance card This is used by maintenance staff when inspecting, maintaining, repairing, etc. a room.

unless locked by a dead bolt.
The card lock device of a specific room number is unlocked only once on the card issuance date.

The specific room number refers to a room where a maintenance staff member should perform predetermined maintenance, inspection, repair, etc.

lockout card.

Used to lock out a specific room.

Put the card lock device into the lockout state.

Once in the locked state, the card lock device will be able to hold the above-mentioned master card, maid card, guest card A.
and B1 maintenance card and standby
It will no longer be possible to unlock using the card.

To unlock the canceling card card lock device when it is in a lockout state. If not in a lockout condition, clear sequence N00 (described below) for the particular card stored in memory within the card lock device. In this embodiment, sequence numbers regarding guest cards and maintenance cards are cleared.

Standby Card This is a spare card for the guest card, and is used in cases such as when the card issuing console malfunctions.

unless locked by a dead bolt.
Unlock the card lock device of a specific room number.

(3, 3) Card data and unlocking method FIG. 3 shows the data recorded on the various cards mentioned above. A magnetic stripe is affixed or printed on the card, and data specific to the card type is magnetically recorded on the magnetic stripe.

Data common to all card types is formality
code and hotel code. Formality codes include Start Sub Text (STX), End Sub Text (ETX), Onditional
There is a redundancy check (LRC), etc. A hotel code is a unique code for identifying a hotel.

There is a classification code as data included in all types of cards. The classification code is used to identify what type of card the card is.

The data of the authorization cards other than the GR card, namely the MA card, SMA card and GA card, further includes a staff code and a staff secret code. The staff code identifies the staff member who owns and uses the card (these cards can only be used by employees in specific positions within the hotel, so these are specifically referred to as staff members). It is for the purpose of The staff secret code is used to confirm whether the person using the authorization card is indeed the person who has the right to use the card. The staff secret code is generally called a PIN number and consists of several digits. As detailed later,
When these cards are used at the card issuing console, the staff secret code is keyed in by the staff member using the card, and a verification process is performed to see if the keyed-in code matches the staff secret code in the card data. It is done.

Eight types of key cards, excluding standby cards, include:
Sequence No., and Sequence Sub No.

is recorded. These numbers are important behind the card data for determining whether or not the card should be used to unlock the card when the key card is used in the card lock device.

As the most typical example in which sequence No. 0 and sequence sub No. are required for unlocking, consider the case of a guest card. In hotels, the user (customer) of a room changes frequently, and a different customer often uses the room after a day has passed. Key cards are issued to each customer and do not need to be returned to the hotel by the customer.

Therefore, the sequence number of the guest card and the sequence N stored in the memory of the card locking device
It is not sufficient to unlock the lock only when o and match. This is because even after the customer of a certain room changes, the previous customer can unlock the room using his/her own guest card.

To ensure that only the most recent guest can use the room, the sequence number must be changed each time a guest card is issued.
, it is necessary to change. However, the card lock device operates in offline mode, and there is no way to communicate new sequence numbers and data from the card issuing console to the card lock device.
The card lock device cannot know the new sequence number. Cards that operate in offline mode
In a hotel card lock system equipped with a lock device, one method of changing the sequence number each time a customer changes is disclosed in Japanese Patent Publication No. 59-21422. The unlocking method using a card in this embodiment is also basically the same as the method described in the above-mentioned document.

Sequence number of the last issued key card.

and sequence sub No., respectively, as CN+.

Let it be SN+. The previous sequence number and ON+ are stored in the memory of the card lock device.

Let the sequence number and sequence sub number of the key card issued this time be CN2 and SN2, respectively. In such situations, the card lock device
The current sequence NO, CN2 is the previous 0 (7),'
7 > 2 N O, ON + & this time (7) ')
−'7 > 7 ”・Check whether there is a certain relationship between sub No. and SN2, and unlock if there is a certain relationship.The unlocking condition can be expressed as a mathematical formula as follows. , r is a function.

CN2-f (ON+, SNz) When this unlocking condition is met, the sequence NO, in the memory of the card lock device is updated with the new sequence NO, CN2. Therefore, from now on, new keys
The sequence number on the key card and the sequence number in memory match until the card is issued.

Note that when creating the sequence number for the first time, an arbitrary number (for example, a random number) is used. If the sequence number is not stored in the memory of the card locking device, the card locking device will store the sequence number on the card.
is taken as the current sequence number and unlocked.

In this embodiment, the standby card is assumed to be returned to the hotel after the room is used, so this card does not have data regarding sequence sub NO1.

The card data recorded on the maid card also includes the first room number indicating the room range.

and tail room number, and time zone.

The card data of guest cards A and B further includes room numbers indicating available rooms, card issue date (check-in date), and check-out date and time. , The maintenance card further magnetically records the room number indicating the usable room and the card issue date (indicating the date on which this card can be used).

Room N indicates a room that can also be used as a standby card.
o, is included as card data.

(3, 4) Configuration of card issuing console Figure 4 shows the appearance of the card issuing console (cap 1).A tally printer (11) is provided on one side of the top surface of the card issuing console (10). A display (12) and a card issuing slot (13) are arranged on the upper display panel of the console (10).A function switch (15) and a numeric keypad (16) are arranged on the lower operation panel.
An authorization card insertion slot (14) is provided below it. display(
12) displays alphanumeric characters input using the function switch (15>) or numeric keypad (16), and simple instructions for the next operation such as "insert card".

Although not shown, this console (10) has a connector 23) for connecting the child l1l (11).
and a connector (24> (see FIG. 6) for connecting the data input device (50)), for example, on the back or side surface.Power switch (11)
is also on the side of the console <10).

The appearance of the card issuing console handset (11) is also 11 machines (1
0), but child II (11)
is equipped with a tabulation printer (11) and a data input device (50).
) is not provided with a connector (23) for connecting.

Figure 5 shows an enlarged view of the operation panel of the console (10).The function switch (15) is
It includes five switches arranged in a row horizontally on the left side of the numeric keypad (16) and four switches arranged in a vertical row on the right side of the numeric keypad (16). The 5m long switches lined up horizontally are illuminated switches that light up when pressed, and are used to control ``guest'', ``cancel (room)'', ``total'', ``monitor (card)'' and ``other functions''. Used for input. The functions of the four switches arranged in a vertical line include rENT (entry) and item. Details of these functions will be described later. The numeric keypad (16) includes keys for inputting numerical values from O to 9 and a cancel key rCJ.

Figure 6 shows an overview of the electrical configuration of the card issuing console (Illfi).
10) includes a control device (20), and this control device (20) includes a central processing unit (abbreviated as CPU), a ROM that stores CPU execution programs and other fixed data, and a ROM that stores variable data. It consists of RAM. The control device I (20) is connected to the above-mentioned numeric keypad (16), function switch (15), display (12), tally printer (11), slave unit connector (23) and In addition to the data input device connector (24), the card
A reader (21) and a card reader and printer unit (22) are connected. Card reader (21
) is placed inside the card slot (14), and the authorization card inserted into this slot (14) is placed inside the card slot (14).
It is used to read the data recorded on the card AC, and it is also used to record predetermined data on the GR card and issue it. The card reader and printer unit (22) writes predetermined data to the cards in order to issue all cards except the GR card, and if necessary, writes the check-out date and time to the paper cards including the guest card. It prints the room number, etc. The card issuing port of this unit (22) is indicated by the reference numeral (13) in FIG.

When issuing cards, blank cards for the cards to be issued, excluding the GR card, are inserted into the card issuing slot (13). Further, the authorization card AC is inserted into the card insertion slot (14).

FIG. 7 mainly shows the data stored in the memory of the control device (20) in the card issuing console (capture 1 (10)).

The manufacturer's secret code is in the ROM of this console (10
) will be written at the time of completing the production. This manufacturer's secret code will be described later.

RAM has an operation mode area, initial data area,
A sequence number, area, room data area, issued AC registration area, totalization area, etc. are provided.

The following data is stored in the operation mode area.

Guest Card A or B As mentioned above, there are two types of guest cards, A and 8, but the card issuing console of the hotel card lock system installed in one hotel only uses one of them. Only these types of guest cards can be issued. This operating mode data indicates whether the issued guest card is type A (cannot be unlocked if locked by a dead bolt) or type 8, and can be unlocked regardless of whether it is locked by a dead bolt. possible).

With or without a time zone A time zone is a time zone in which a maid can work in the room. This operation mode data indicates whether the time zone is determined (with or without a time zone). If there is no time zone, the maid can work in the room at any time. That is, the maid card can be used to unlock the card lock device in a specific room number or microwave at any time.

This indicates whether or not the room number is printed on the guest card with or without room number printing.

Number of slave units This shows the number of slave units connected to the 11 units.

The above four types of operation mode data are set by a dip switch (not shown) provided inside the card issuing console (parent II) when it is installed. These data set on the dip switches are then read by the CPU and stored in the RAM.

For the handset, the handset No. to identify the handset,
is similarly set by an internal dip switch and then read into RAM.

The following initial data is stored in the initial data area.

Hotel Code As mentioned above, this is a code that identifies the hotel where the hotel card lock system is installed.
4i.

GR secret code This is a code (so-called PIN number) for confirming whether the person using the GR card is a qualified person. It is determined whether the user is an authorized GR card user depending on whether the keyed-in code matches the stored GR secret code.

This data represents the year, month, day, hour, minute, and second of the clock, and is updated over time by the CPU of the IIIa device (20).

Unlocking time (seconds) This is the time for keeping the card lock device (70) unlocked, and is set, for example, from several seconds to about 10 seconds. Details will be described later.

Check-out time This is the standard check-out time set by the hotel.

Permissible time over check-out time (minutes) As mentioned above, the check-out date and time is recorded on the guest card, and in principle, unlocking the room using the guest card is limited to the check-out date and time. It is possible only between This allowable time is the time (minutes) (for example, about 2.30 minutes) during which unlocking using the guest card is still possible even after the check-out date and time on the guest card has passed.

Registered room no.

A list of room numbers in a hotel. Generally, the room numbers of all rooms are registered.

Time Zone As mentioned above, this is the time zone in which the maid can work in the room. If there is a time zone, it is set, for example, from 10:00 to 15:00, and if there is no time zone, it is set from 0:00 to 2311i? It is set as 59 minutes.

The above initial data is set in the initial data setting process described later.

The sequence numbers of issued emergency cards, master cards, maid cards, lock-out cards, and cancellation cards are stored in the sequence number area.

Since there are multiple maids, there are multiple maid cards (1
(one per person), but in this example all maid cards have the same sequence number.

is recorded. The same applies to other cards.

Therefore, only one sequence number is stored in this sequence number area for each card. However, it is also possible to record different sequence numbers on a plurality of issued cards of the same type, and to store each sequence number in this area.

The room data area contains the guest information issued for each room number in the hotel.
card and maintenance card sequence number,
, as well as the check-out date and time of the customer using the room are stored. Although illustration is omitted,
It is preferable to store the number of guest cards issued and other customer information.

The issued AC registration area contains MAs that have already been issued and are valid.
For ISMA and GA cards, their staff codes and staff secret codes are registered.

The card type and number of issued cards are stored in the total area for all types of cards except GR cards. Preferably, coarse detailed data about the card issuance is stored.

(3, 5) Overview of authorization card issuance and initial data setting Figure 8 shows the issuance of GR card, initial data setting, and other authorization cards, namely MA, S
The procedure for issuing MA and GA cards is schematically shown.

A complete hotel card lock system produced by a manufacturer is passed on to an installation company, which installs it in a hotel. When the card is delivered from the manufacturer to the installation company, the RAM of the card issuing console (parent III) (10) in this complete system is cleared. Also by the manufacturer's responsible person the console (10)
The manufacturer's secret code is written into the ROM. The GR card supplied by the manufacturer records only a formality code and a classification code indicating that it is a GR card, and is still an unfinished product. Preferably only one GR card is given to the installation company.

Only the person in charge of the installation company is informed of the manufacturer's secret card by the person in charge of the manufacturer. The person in charge of the installation company determines the hotel code to identify the hotel to be installed,
This hotel code is keyed into the card issuing console (10). In order to maintain a high level of confidentiality,
The only person who knows the code is the person in charge of the installation company.

As will be described later, the GR card is issued (completed) when the hotel code is input. Conversely, the hotel code is keyed in when the GR card is issued (completed).

The person in charge of the installation company inserts the GR card given by the manufacturer into the card slot <14) of the console (10),
Key in the manufacturer's secret code given to you by the manufacturer's manager.

If the entered secret code matches the secret code stored in the RAM, key entry of the hotel code is permitted, and the person in charge of the installation company enters the hotel code. The entered hotel code will be displayed on the console (10
) is stored in the initial data area in the RAM, and is also recorded on the GR card. This is the issuance of the GR card, and the GR card now has all the necessary data.

The console where the hotel code is entered and memorized (
10) was installed at the hotel, and the completed GR
The card will be handed over to the hotel manager.

Of course, the hotel manager is not informed of the hotel code.

Although the GR card is complete, it cannot yet be used to issue other authorization cards (MA, SMASGA cards).

It is necessary to key in the GR secret code. The card issue console (10) will also not operate unless initial data is entered. Therefore, initial data (including the GR secret code) is inputted by the person in charge of the hotel, and the inputted initial data is stored in the RAM. The only person who knows the GR secret code is the hotel manager. At this time, the operation mode is also set using the above-mentioned DIP switch.

Issuance of other authorization cards using the GR card is carried out by the hotel manager in the following steps. The GR card is inserted into the card slot of the console (10) (
14), and the GR secret code is keyed in.

Only when the GR secret code stored in the RAM and the key-input GR secret code match, the process proceeds to the onlineization card issuance process. A blank card with no data recorded is inserted into the card issuing slot (1
3) and when the staff code and staff secret code are keyed in, a sequence number is generated inside the console 10) and these data are sent to the card reader in the printer unit (22). It is recorded on the card inserted into the issuing port (13) by the reader. In this way, MA, SMA, and GA cards are issued from the issuing port (13).

In the above explanation, an installation company is interposed between the manufacturer and the hotel, but the manufacturer may also serve as the terrace company. In this case, the hotel code is entered into the card issuing console (10) by the manufacturer.

(3, 6) Main routine of the card issuing console and processing using the GR card FIG. 9 shows the main routine of the card issuing console (10) using the CP. This console (1
When the power switch (17) of 0) is turned on, the display (
12), an instruction to "insert the authorization card" is displayed, and when the card insertion detector (path shown) provided inside the card insertion slot (14) detects the inserted card (step (101) )), the data on the card is read by the card reader (21) Ic (2 steps 4j).

Whelk (102)). All cards have uncompleted G
Even if it is an R card, since a classification code is recorded, the type of the inserted card is determined based on this classification code (steps (103) to (10G)).

Since the authorization card ACL is not inserted into the card insertion slot (14), it is determined whether it is a GR, MA, SMA or GA card, and the process proceeds to step (113) according to the determined card type. )
~(116) ).

When the processing using the authorization card AC (details will be described later) is completed, the card is removed (step (107)), and the main routine ends.

FIG. 10 shows the process using the GR card in step (113) in FIG. Transactions using the GR card may only be carried out by the hotel manager. This process includes
GR card issuance, initial data settings, other authorization cards (MA).

SMA, GA card) issuance (including invalidation processing, etc.),
There are processes for changing initial data and printing initial data.

These processes are performed with the GR card inserted into the card insertion slot (14).

In the case of issuing a GR card, the hotel code has not yet been recorded on the GR card inserted into the card insertion slot (14). Therefore, if there is no hotel code in the card data read in step (102) in FIG. 9, it is determined that the GR card has been issued (step (121)
) ), move on to the GR card issuance process (Step (1)
31) ).

If there is a hotel code in the GR card data, then it is checked whether initial data has already been set in the initial data area in the RAM (step (12)).
2) ), if the initial data has not been set yet,
The process moves to initial data setting processing (step (132)).

If the initial data has already been set, the instruction to "Enter the secret code" will be displayed on the display (12), so the hotel manager will enter the GR secret code on the numeric keypad (16).
Input by. The keyed-in GR secret code and R
It is compared with the GR secret code stored in the AM and it is determined whether they match (step (123))
.

If both secret codes match, "Select item"
In addition to this instruction, items such as MA, SMA, and GA card issuance, initial data change, and initial data printing and item numbers representing them are displayed on the display (12). The person in charge enters the number of the desired item into the function
"Item" switch in switch (15) and numeric keypad (1
6), this key input item is read (step (125)), and it is determined which item has been selected (steps (126) to (128)).
) ). Then, the process moves to processing according to the selected item (steps (136) to (138)).

You can re-enter the secret code up to three times. Keyed GR secret code and RAM
If the GR secret code inside does not match, the display (
12) will display an error message. If the key entry of the GR secret code does not match three times, an alarm will sound and an error message will be displayed on the display (12). Then, the result in step (124) is No, and the process using the GR card ends.

Not only the GR secret code but also 1. The manufacturer's secret code and staff secret code can also be re-entered up to three times.

(3,7) Grand Authorization (GR)
) Card issuance processing GR cards are issued by the person in charge of the manufacturer or installation company as described above, and the card issuance console <1
74m> (10) Accompanied by key entry of hotel code.

FIG. 11 shows the GR card issuing process of step (131) in FIG.

Since the instruction "Enter the secret code" is displayed on the display (12), the person in charge of the manufacturer or the installation company enters the manufacturer's secret code using the numeric keypad (16). Then this key input code is read and the ROM
It is checked whether it matches the manufacturer's secret code written in the code (step (141)). If they match (step (142)), the instruction "Enter the hotel code" will be displayed on the display (12), and when the person in charge enters the hotel code using the numeric keypad (16), the hotel code will be displayed. As soon as it is read, the display (
12) (step (143)).

This hotel code is then written to the initial data area of the RAM and written to the GR card by the card reader (21) (step (144)).
). The completed GR card is ejected into the insertion slot (14) (step (145)). If the keyed-in manufacturer's secret code does not match the one in the ROM, the GR card is released without any processing.

(3, 8) Initial data setting, changing, and printing process The initial data processing in step (132) in Figure 10 involves key-inputting all other initial data except for the hotel code that has already been input, and printing the initial data in the RAM. This is for registering in the IJ data area.

GR secret code, current time (clock) (year, month, day, hour, minute, second), unlocking time (seconds), checkout time, allowable time over checkout time (minutes), and registered room number, In this order, these instructions to "input initial data" are displayed on the display (12), and when these initial data are keyed in, the keyed data are displayed on the display (12). After the above six types of initial data have been entered by key, the rENTJ switch in the function switch (15) is pressed.

After this, the presence or absence of a time zone is determined based on the data in the operation mode area, and if the time zone is present, [
An instruction "Enter time zone" is displayed, and when the time zone is keyed in, the data is displayed on the display (12).

Finally, these key-input initial data are registered in the initial data area of the RAM. If there is no time zone, the time zone is 0:00~ as described above.
23:59 is registered.

The initial data change process in step (137) in Figure 10 is as follows:
Current time &! l (clock), unlocking time, checkout time, allowable time over checkout time, and time
It is used to change zones and add or delete registered room numbers. It is not possible to change the hotel code or the GR secret code.

These changeable data items and the item number representing the item will be displayed on the display (12), so if the data item you wish to change is
), followed by the data to be changed. The input data is displayed on the display (16) and registered in the initial data area of the RAM, thereby changing the corresponding data.

In the initial data printing process of step (138) in FIG. 10, the initial data registered in the initial data area, excluding the hotel code and GR secret code, is printed by the tally printer (11).

(3,9) MA, SMA, and GA card issuance processing FIG. 12 shows the MA of step (136) in FIG.

SMA and GA card issuance processing is shown.

This process includes the issuance of these authorization cards as well as the
It includes card invalidation processing and card data re-registration processing.

The display (12) will display the message ``Select item U'' and the item numbers representing card issuance, invalidation, and re-registration, so the hotel manager can select the function switch (15). "Item" switch and numeric keypad (
16) Enter the desired item using the keypad (step (
151) ).

When card issuing is selected (step (152)),
The display (12) will display the instruction "Enter the number of cards," so MA cards, SMA"-do and GA"-do 0 so0zot"G':01 will be issued.
,.

The number of sheets to be printed is input (step (153)).

Of course, this number also includes 0 sheets.

First, MA card issuance processing is performed. The instruction "Enter the staff code and staff secret code" is displayed on the display (12), and these codes are entered using the keys (step (154)). The MA card has
As mentioned above, the formality code, hotel code, classification code, staff code and staff secret code are recorded. The formality code and classification code are predetermined, the hotel code has already been registered in the initial data area of RAM, and the staff code and staff secret code have been keyed in, so all card data is in order. That means that. The process then proceeds to the card issuing routine.

The card issuing routine is shown in FIG.

The hotel manager inserts a blank card with no data recorded into the card issuing slot (13), so the card insertion detector (illustrated path) installed inside the issuing slot (13) detects the blank card. This is detected (step (171)). The above card data is encoded onto the inserted plastic card by the card reader of the card soda printer unit (22) (step (172)).

Step (173) is for issuance of MA card, not guest card or maintenance card.
~(177) is skipped, and the process moves to step (178), where the MA card with the data recorded is inserted into the issuing port (13).
is released. Also, the record of card issuance is printed by the tally printer (11) (step (779))
. FIG. 22(A) shows an example of a printed record of card issuance in the case of an MA card. The type of card issued, the date and time of card issue, and the staff code of this MA card are printed. If the issued card is then removed (step (180)), the card issuing routine ends.

Cards are issued one by one, so step (1)
If the number of cards entered in step (53) has not yet been issued (step (156)), step (15)
Returning to step 4), the key input operation for the staff code, etc. is repeated again.

When the issuance of a predetermined number of MA cards is completed, the process proceeds to the issuance of SMA cards (steps (157) to (159)).
. The SMA card issuance process is also performed in the same procedure as above. Furthermore, a predetermined number of GA cards are issued in the same procedure (steps (160) to (162)).

When the issuance of MA, SMA, and GA cards is completed, the staff codes and staff secrets of these issued cards are registered in the issuance authorization card (AC) registration area of the RAM. The type and number of cards issued in the total area are also stored.

If card invalidation or card re-registration is selected instead of card issuance in step (151), these processes are performed. Card invalidation processing and reregistration processing are not shown in the drawings, but their outline is as follows.

The card invalidation process is a process for erasing the staff code and staff secret code of a predetermined card registered in the issuing AC registration area of the RAM. this is,
GR card removal < This is done when an AC card is lost, or when the hotel staff holding the card retires from the hotel, and unauthorized owners of these AC cards use the card issuing console. This is to prevent unauthorized operations.

Card invalidation processing can be performed using the card to be invalidated, or can be performed only by key operations without using the card. The display (12) will prompt you to insert your card or key in your staff code. When the card to be invalidated is inserted into the card issuing slot (13), its data is read, and if the card is a valid AC card, the staff code and staff secret code related to the card are erased from the issuing AC registration area of the RAM. Ru. When a staff code is keyed in, the staff code and the corresponding staff secret code are also deleted from the registration area.

The re-registration process is performed when the data in the RAM of the card issuing console (capture 1 (10) disappears for some reason), the issuing AC registration area and sequence number,
Read the area data from the card data and store it in RAM.
It is for writing to. Therefore, pre-existing MA
, SMA and GA cards, as well as Emergency Cards, Master Cards, Maid Cards, Lockout Cards and Cancellation Cards. When these cards are inserted into the card issuing slot (13) according to the instructions and order displayed on the display (12), the card data is read by the card reader and, depending on the type of card, The staff code and staff secret code or sequence number in the card data are registered in the issuing ACfl record area or sequence number area.

(3,10) Processing using the MA card in Figure 14 is as follows:
This shows the processing using the MA card in step (+14) in the main routine of the card issuing console shown in FIG. During this process, the MA card remains inserted into the card insertion slot (14) of the card issuing console. Further, this process is performed only by a staff member who has an MA card.

First, a staff secret code unique to the MA card holder is keyed in using the numeric keypad (16).

Since the staff secret code is recorded on the MA card, it is checked whether the staff secret code in the card data matches the keyed-in staff secret code (step (181)). Here again, R
It is also checked whether the MA card is registered in the issuing AC registration area of the AM. You can proceed to the next step only if you pass these checks (
step (182)).

The instruction to "select a function" will be displayed on the display (12), so the staff member should press the function switch (12).
“Guest” and “Cancellation (room)” included in 5)
, "Cumulative total", "Monitor (card)" and "Other functions"
Since a desired one of the switches representing
).

By analyzing the function switch input signal, it is determined which switch was pressed (step (
184) to (188)), when any of the former four switches is pressed, the processing corresponding to those switches, that is, guest card issuing processing, room cancellation processing,
The process moves to either aggregation processing or card data monitoring processing (steps (194) to (197)).

When the function switch indicating "other functions" is pressed, the display (12) will display "Select item".
In addition to this instruction, items such as issuing cards other than guest cards and input/output processing using a data input device and item numbers representing these items are displayed. When the item number you wish to process is entered according to this display,
If you want to do that, move on to each process (step (1)
90) < 191), (198) < 199
> ).

Among the above processes, the card issuing console (child machine) (1
1) is only possible with guest card issuing processing, room chance processing, and card data monitoring processing. When performing these processes, the child! It(1
1) communicates with the base unit (10), 11111(
10) may be configured to access the room data area in the RAM of the slave unit (11) itself.
It is also possible to have a data area in which the same data as the room data area of 0) is stored.

(3, 11) Guest card issuing process Figure 15 shows the guest card issuing process (Step (194) in Figure 14).
) is shown.

On the display (12), enter the room number, check-out month, date, time, and number of cards issued.
1; ゛Yo,'' the staff member enters this data using the numeric keypad (16).
The key-input data is displayed on the display (12) and taken into the device (step (201)). Room No. is of course the number of the room assigned to the customer. Vacant rooms can be easily known by printing a room paycheck list, which will be described later. checkout month,
The date and time are the date and time when the customer wishes to check out.

As the check-out time, the time set by the hotel will be used unless the customer specifically requests. The check-out time set by the hotel is stored in the initial data area of the RAM, so it is not necessary to enter it by key. To accommodate multiple users, such as when a family or group uses one room, multiple guest cards (for example, up to 9) of the same type can be used.
Can be issued.

Once the data necessary for issuing a guest card is entered, the process proceeds to the card issuing routine (step (202)).
. This routine is shown in FIG. 13 and has already been outlined.

When a blank paper card is inserted into the card issuing slot (13) (step (171)), card data is encoded on the magnetic stripe of this paper card (step (172)). The card data for the guest card is
These are formality code, hotel code, classification code, sequence No. 1, room No. 1, card issue date, check-out date and time, and sequence sub No. Of these, the formality code and hotel code have already been determined. The classification code represents Guest Card A or B, but it can be used for either type of Guest Card.
Whether a card is issued or not depends on the data in the operation mode area in the RAM. The sequence number is the previous sequence number and the current sequence sub number in the corresponding room number in the room data area of the RAM.
Created using The sequence sub NO. is determined by an appropriate arithmetic expression or a random number is employed. When using the room for the first time, etc., the previous sequence number
, does not exist, an arbitrary number is adopted as the current sequence N0. The room number and check-out date and time entered by key are used.

The card issue date is read from the clock in the initial data area in the RAM.

Since a guest card is being issued, it is determined whether or not printing is required on the card based on the room number and printing presence/absence data in the operation mode area in the RAM (steps (173) (174)). If printing is required, predetermined data is printed on the surface of the guest card by the printer of the card reader and printer unit (22) (step (175)). An example of a printed guest card is shown in FIG. As can be seen from this figure, the room number 0, checkout month, date, time, issue number, and number of issued sheets are printed. Instead of the check-out month, day, and time, the check-in date and length of stay may be printed.

After the completed guest card is released (step (178)), it is printed by the cumulative printer as shown in FIG. 22 (8).
As shown in the figure below, check the fact that the guest card was issued (guest card), issue number 1/number of cards issued, authorization card (MA) used for issuing, staff code of the person who issued it, room number, etc. Check-in date and time and check-out date and time are printed (step (179))
.

Returning to FIG. 15, the above process is repeated until the key-input number of guest cards has been issued (step (203)).

When the issuance of the guest card is completed, the sequence number of the issued card, checkout date and time, and other data are stored in the memory location of the corresponding room number in the room data area of the RAM.

(3,12) Room cancellation process Figure 16 shows
The room cancellation process of step (195) in FIG. 14 is shown. This process involves canceling the room before operating the card locking device (70) with the issued guest card.

processing (room cancellation), processing to extend or shorten the checkout date and time (length of stay) (checkout change), and processing to issue the same guest card again in case the guest card is lost (card reissue). ).

The display (12) will display the item selection instruction and the item number for each item: room cancellation, checkout change, and card reissue, so select one of them using the "item" switch and numeric keypad (16). An item number is entered by key, and the entered item is determined (steps (201) to (204)).

Room cancellation processing can be performed using a guest card or by key input alone.

When room cancellation processing is selected, the display (12
) is given instructions for card insertion or key entry. When the guest card is inserted into the card issuing slot (13), the card data is read (step (206)) and it is determined whether the card is valid (step (20γ)). . This judgment is
This is done using data such as hotel code, classification code, check-out date and time. If the room number is entered by key without a card being inserted, it is read (step (208)).

If the card is valid and there is a key input for the room number, the room data area of the RAM is searched using the room number in the card data or the keyed-in room number, Data such as sequence number 1 and check-out date and time stored in the memory location of the corresponding room number are returned to the state before the guest card was issued (step (209)). The previous room data may be stored in this room data area. Also, using the sequence sub NO from the current sequence No., the previous sequence N
Since the check-out date and time can be deleted, it is not necessary to remember the previous room data.

After this, the fact that the room cancellation process was performed, the staff code of the staff member who processed the cancellation, the AC card used, the canceled room number, the date and time of cancellation, etc. are printed by the Kaketei printer (11) as a record. left behind. This room cancellation process is preferably performed using a guest card as much as possible, and the guest card is collected.

The checkout change process is performed when the issued guest card is operated on the card locking device f (70) at least once. Also, this process is performed only using a guest card.

When the guest card is inserted into the card issuing slot (13), the card data is read (step (211)).
), it is determined whether the card is valid (step (2)
12) ). If the card is valid, the room number will be displayed on the display (12), and instructions to enter the new checkout month, date, time, and number of cards issued will be displayed, so enter these data. (step (213)). A new guest card is then issued using these new data (step (214)). In this card issuing routine, a new sequence number is created. Although not shown, the card issuing routine (step (214)
) is repeated as many times as the number of cards issued.

In the card reissuance process, the room number and the number of issued cards are keyed in (step (215)), and the corresponding room number in the room, day, evening, area of the RAM is entered.

Using the data such as check-out date and time stored in the storage location of
A card is issued (step (216)). In this card issue routine as well, a new sequence number is created, encoded onto the card to be issued, and stored at the appropriate location in the room data area. Further, this card issuing routine is repeated as many times as the number of cards to be issued.

When a new guest card is issued due to card reissuance, this new guest card is used to immediately issue a card for the corresponding room.

By unlocking the lock device I (70) at least once, the sequence number on the card lock device (10) side is
needs to be updated.

When a new card is issued during checkout change and card reissue, data regarding the new card issuance is printed by the tally printer (11).

(3, 13) Totalization process FIG. 17 shows the totalization process of step (196) in FIG. 74. The tabulation process includes an issued card recording process that prints the type and number of issued cards stored in the RAM tabulation area, and a list of empty rooms based on the data stored in the room data area. A room payment list printing process that creates a room status list, and a room status list that outputs the status of all rooms based on the data stored in the room data area.
There is list processing. These processes are also performed on the display (1
Selected using the item number according to the display in 2) (
Steps (221) to (224)).

The issued card recording process is divided into the process of simply printing the data in the tally area and the process of printing these data and clearing the tally area.The clearing process is performed by M.
This is done only with the A card.

When the issued card recording process is selected (step (22)
2) ), A inserted into the card insertion slot (14)
Is the C card an MA card or another card (SMA,
GA card) is determined (step (225))
. In the case of an MA card, an instruction to select whether the process includes clearing the total area is displayed on the display (12), so the staff selects and inputs one of the items (step ( 226) (227) )
.

When a process that includes clearing the aggregation area is selected, the data in the aggregation area, that is, the types and numbers of all issued cards except GR cards, the period in which these cards were issued, and the fact that they have been cleared, will be aggregated. It is printed by the printer (11) and the tally area is cleared (step (22g)). If the card is not an MA card, and if processing including clearing is not selected, the type and number of issued cards are printed. and the period for which these cards were issued are printed by the tally printer (11) (
step (229)).

When the room payment list printing process is selected, the room data area is searched for empty rooms (rooms whose check-out date and time are earlier than the current date and time), and the room number is The information is compiled into a list and printed out by the tabulation printer (11) along with the current date and time (step (231)).

When the room status list printing process is selected, the room numbers and check-out date and time of all τ rooms are read from the room data area, and printed along with the date and time by the tally printer (11). (step (232)).

If the stored check-out date and time is earlier than the current date and time, it is preferable not to print the check-out date and time.

If you set up a routine that compares the clock data in the initial data area and the checkout date and time in the room data area at regular FR intervals, and deletes the checkout date and time that is past the current date and time. , step (2
31) In the printing process (232), it is no longer necessary to compare the checkout date and time with the current date and time to determine whether to print.

(3,14> Card/Data/Monitor Processing Card/
Data monitor processing (Step (197) in Figure 14)
reads the data recorded on the card and displays the card data that can be used as visible information on the display (1).
This is the process displayed in 2). This is useful when you want to determine the type of card or when you need to know card data. It is possible to monitor the data of all 13 types of cards mentioned above including the GR card.

An instruction to "insert card" is displayed on the display (12). When a card is inserted into the card issuing slot (13), the data recorded on its magnetic stripe is read, and the following data for each type of card is displayed on the display (13).
2) will be displayed.

GR Card GR Card Required MA, SMA and GA Card MA, SMA or GA Card Required and Staff CodeEmergency, Mask, Lockout and Cancellation CardEmergency, Mask, Lockout or Cancellation Card The only thing is that it is a maid card, and that it is a room range (first room No. ~ rear room No. 01) guest card A.
and B Guest card A or B, date of issue and check-out month, day, and time Maintenance card Must be a maintenance card, room number.

and issuance date standby card standby card and room N (3,1
5) Processing for issuing key cards other than guest cards FIG. 18 shows the processing for issuing key cards of the unlock/level refresh type other than guest cards in step (198) in FIG. 14.

On the display (12), in addition to the instruction to select item r, the seven card types and their corresponding item numbers are displayed, so the staff member can follow these instructions to issue the card. The type of card can be input using the "item" key and the numeric keypad (16) (step (241)). The data representing the input items are decoded, and the process proceeds to card issuing processing in accordance with the data (steps (242) to (248)).

If issuing an emergency card is selected, the display (12) will display the message "Enter the number of cards to be issued," so please enter the number of cards to be issued (for example, up to 9 cards) using the numeric keypad (16). (step (252))
, After this, proceed to the card issuing routine (step (25)
9) ). The card issuing routine is shown in FIG. The data recorded on the emergency card includes the sequence number and sub sequence number.
, but these numbers are the RAM sequence numbers
, if the previous one is recorded in the area, it is used, and if the previous one does not exist, it is generated from a random number or the like. The new sequence number is registered in the sequence number area of the RAM. In addition, after the card is issued,
The tabulation printer (11) has issued the emergency card as shown in Figure 22 (C), and the type and issue of the authorization card used for the issuance of this card. The staff code and issue date and time are printed. This card issuing routine is repeated as many times as the input number of issued cards.

The processing procedure for issuing Master Cards, Lockout Cards, and Cancellation Cards is exactly the same as that for issuing Emergency Cards (step (2)).
53), (256), (257) and (259))
.

In the case of issuing maid cards, in addition to the number of cards issued,
Room range (first room number) as card data
, , trailing room No. ) is entered by key (step (254)), and the process then proceeds to the card issuing routine (step (259)). The Maid Card-specific data required for issuing the Maid Card is time and data.
There is a zone, but this data is used because it is previously stored in the initial data area of RAM. The sequence number is generally created using the previous sequence number. The new sequence number is not only recorded on the issued card, but also as a RAM sequence number.
,i,.

Kens No. is registered in the area. An example of the card issuance record printed by the tally printer (11) after the card is issued is shown in FIG. 22(D).

In the case of issuing a maintenance card, only the room number is keyed in (step (255)).

Only one card can be issued for each room, so there is no need to key in the number of cards to be issued. In the card issuing routine (step (259), FIG. 13), the current sequence number recorded on the card is the previous sequence number stored in the memory location of the corresponding room number in the room data area of the RAM. It is created using the sequence No. By storing this new sequence number in the storage location of the corresponding room l'Jo in the room data area, the sequence number on the RAM is also updated.

In addition, on the surface of the issued maintenance card,
As with the guest card (if printed),
The room number and card issue date are printed by the printer of the card reader and printer unit (22) (steps (176) and (177) in FIG. 13).

An example of the card issuance record printed by the tabulation printer when a maintenance card is issued is shown in FIG. 22(E).

The procedure for issuing a standby card is almost the same as that for issuing a maintenance card (step (
258) (259)). In principle, only one standby card is issued per room. However, a standby card does not need a sequence number like other key cards; a standby sequence number is created in a certain way (for example, using an arithmetic expression with the issue date as a parameter). , recorded on the issued standby card. How to create this standby sequence number is to use a card lock device (70
), the card lock device (10) can also check whether it is a normal standby sequence number. Although the room number, etc. is not printed on the surface of the standby card (
(corresponding to step (176) < 177) in FIG. 13).

When the issuance of these key cards is completed, the type and number of issued cards are stored in the total area of the RAM.

(3, 16) Processing using an SMA card and a GA card Processing in a card issuing console using an SMA card is shown in FIG. In this figure, the 14th
Steps with the same functions as those in the processing using the MA card shown in the figure are given the same reference numerals. When using an SMA card, the guest card issuance process (step (
194) ), room cancellation processing (step (
195)), aggregation processing (step (196))
, card data monitor processing (step (197)
) and maid card issuance processing (step (263>
) is possible. The first four processes are as described above.

When the staff member presses the other 41 switch among the function switches (step (188)), the display (1
In step 2), the instruction to "select maid card issue" and its item number will be displayed, so the staff member will enter this number using the numeric keypad (16) and proceed to step (26).
1) (262) ), maid card issuance processing (
Proceed to step (263)). This maid card issuing process is performed at steps (254) (259) in Figure 18.
The process is the same as that of .

FIG. 20 shows processing using the GA card. G
Using the A card, only guest card issuing processing, room cancellation processing, totaling processing, and card data monitoring processing can be performed. In Figure 20, the first
Processes that are the same as those shown in FIGS. 4 and 19 are designated by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted.

When using either SMA# or GA, check whether the staff secret code in the card data of these cards matches the keyed-in staff secret code, and check whether the staff secret code of these cards matches. By checking whether the staff secret code matches the one registered in the issuing AC registration area of the RAM, it is confirmed whether the staff holding these cards is a qualified person or not. Needless to say, the validity of these cards is confirmed (steps (181) (182)). This maintains high security regarding guest card issuance and the like.

(3, 17) Structure of data input device FIG. 23 shows the external appearance of the data input device (50). The data input device (50) is made compact for convenient portability, and has a small number of keys for easy operation. The surface of the data input device (50) includes a small display (51), a keyboard (52) and a power switch (
53) is provided, and a battery (reference numeral (in Figure 24)) is provided.
63) ) is built-in. In addition, a connector (54) for connecting to the card issuing console (parent l1l) <10) or card lock device (10) is provided at the tip of the cable pulled out from the device f (50). . This cable includes a data bus and power lines. The keyboard (52) has a numeric keypad and function keys (symbol (61) in Figure 24).
(62) ) is included.

FIG. 24 shows the electrical configuration of the data input device (50). Control device! (60) is composed of an MPU (microprocessor) and memory, and includes the above-mentioned numeric keypad (61), function key (62) (keyboard (52)), display (51), and connector (51).
4) is connected.

Battery I (63) supplies operating power for device I (50).

FIG. 25 shows data stored in the memory of the IJIII device (60). The memory is provided with an area for storing initial data, an area for storing room numbers, an initial data set room number, and a registration area. The initial data area stores the initial data transferred from the card issuing console (10), including hotel code, clock (year, month, day, hour, minute, second).
, unlocking time (seconds) and checkout time
time (minutes). The clock data is sent to the control device (60)
The information is updated by the CPU over time.

The room number inputted using the numeric keypad (61) is stored in the room number area. Data input device (
The main functions of 50) are initial data transferred from the card issuing console (10) and keyed room N.
o, into the memory of the card lock device (70) corresponding to that room number. This is called initial data set processing.

Initial data set room number, registration area shows the room number where initial data set processing has been completed.
, are mainly remembered. This area also stores data indicating that other processing (sequence number, clearing processing, etc. to be described later) has been completed.

The operation mode of the data input device (50) will be briefly explained. The operating mode is r of the function keys.
It is set by keys AJ to rDJ.

Initial data set mode (D) Receives initial data from the card issuing console and writes the initial data and room number to the memory of the card lock device. Processing of receiving initial data from the card issuing console (initial data input, D-01), processing of supplying initial data and room number to the card lock device (initial data output, ()-02), and initial data set The process of reporting the completed room number to the card issuing console (
There is room number, printing, [)-03). Here D is the function key “By DJ, 01.02.03
means that it is set using the numeric keypad. For example, initial data output processing is performed using the function key rD.
It is set by pressing J, numeric keypad rOJ and "2" in this order.

Read Mode (A> Data stored in the memory of the card lock device is read and displayed on the display (51). This mode is set by function key rAJ.

Write mode (B) ti stored in card lock VILIll's memory.

Change the given data. This mode is set by function key rBJ.

Clear mode (C) Clears all or predetermined sequence numbers stored in the memory of the card lock device. This mode is set by function key "C".

Power from the battery (63) of the backup mode data input device (50) is supplied to the card lock device (70). This mode is entered whenever the connector (54) of the data input device (50) is connected to the connector (83) (see FIG. 27) of the card lock device (10).

Backup mode is the card lock device (70
This is to prevent data in the memory of the card lock device (70) from being erased while replacing the battery (88) (see FIG. 27) of the card lock device (70).

(3, 18) Configuration of the card lock device Figure 26 shows the card lock device installed on the door (80) of a hotel room.
FIG. 27 shows the external appearance of the lock device (70) and the electrical configuration of the card lock device (10).

Referring to FIG. 26, a dead bolt (71) and a latch bolt (12) are provided for locking the door (80). Dead bolt (11) is a door (80)
A small dead bolt locking knob (not shown) located on the inside of the bolt is mechanically moved to the extended position, as shown in phantom. This is the locking position 19 (position) by the dead bolt. Of course, the dead
The bolt (71) is also mechanically moved to the retracted position If (unlocked state (position)) by this small knob. When the dead bolt (71) is in the locked position, it can only be electrically brought into the unlocked position by a specific key card, as will be explained below. The dead bolt sensor (87) (see Figure 27) detects that the dead bolt (11) is in the locked position.

The latch bolt (72) is interlocked with an outer knob (75) and an inner knob (shown), which are connected to a solenoid (85) built into the card locking device (70).
(See Figure 27). The solenoid (85) has two rest positions.

One is in the unlocked position and the other is in the locked position.

For example, one input terminal of the solenoid (85) has a positive
When a negative voltage is applied to the other input terminal, the card
The locking device (10) is unlocked and locked when a reverse voltage is applied. The solenoid (85) is actuated in response to the result of the key card validity check, as described below. When unlocked, the latch bolt (7
2) is brought into the retracted position by hand turning the outer knob (75) or the inner knob, but when locked these knobs cannot be rotated and the latch bolt (
12) is kept in the advanced position. Guard bolt (73)
is interlocked with the latch bolt (72). When unlocking electrically using a key card, the solenoid (85
) the dead bolt (71) is also brought into the retracted position. The solenoid sensor (8B) indicates that the solenoid (85) is in either of the two rest positions mentioned above.
(See Figure 27). This Card Otsuku II (70) becomes locked automatically when the door (80) is closed.

Generally, a key card scanning groove (74) is formed on the outer surface of the door (80). A green indicator light (76) and a red indicator light (17) are provided on both sides of this scanning groove (74). The green indicator light (76) lights up mainly when the card lock device (10) is in the unlocked state. This indicator light (γ6) is also used to indicate the result of checking the battery (88) (see FIG. 27). The red indicator light (77) lights up when it is determined that the key card cannot be unlocked as a result of checking the validity of the key card.

A card reader (82) (see FIG. 27) is provided inside the key card scanning groove (74).
Although not shown in FIG. 26, this card lock device (γ0) has data input all (50
) is provided with a connector (83) connected to the connector (54) of the
lllItlO times M (81) , t<y-r')-r
(88), t<y Terry check circuit (89),
The above-mentioned solenoid (85), its drive circuit (84), and sensors (86) and (87) are built in.

In FIG. 27, the III control circuit (81) includes an MPU (microprocessor) and memory. This control circuit (81) is connected to the above-mentioned card reader (82).
), indicator light (76) (77), connector (83)
, solenoid (85), solenoid drive circuit (84),
Sensors (86) (87) P3 and a battery check circuit (89) are connected, and these circuits are operated by power supplied from the battery (88). Battery
The check circuit (89) tests whether the output voltage of the battery (88) has become below a certain value, and can be a known circuit. The constant value is, of course, determined with a margin, meaning a voltage below the normal voltage that should be supplied to the card lock device (70).

FIG. 28 shows part of the memory of the II 1111 circuit (81). This memory contains 10 keys for unlocking processing, which will be described later.
In addition to the built-in program, there are other areas for recording data as shown in this figure. The main data stored in the memory includes initial data, room number 0, data read from the key card (card read data), and sequence number. The initial data includes a hotel code, clock, unlocking time, and allowable check-out time, and these data are input from the data input device (50). The clock data is updated by the MPU over time. Room No. 0 is room f, which is the room where this card lock device is installed.
s4o, which is also input from the data input device (50). The sequence number is the sequence number of the eight types of key cards at the unlock level mentioned above (the guest card is either A or B).
, is stored. In addition to this, memory also includes lockout and
There is an area used for flags and maintenance card used flags.

Figure 29 shows the normal operation of the solenoid (85). The solenoid (85) is normally in a locked state. As a result of checking the validity of the key card, if it is determined that the lock has been unlocked, the solenoid (85) is energized and the locked state is changed to the unlocked state. Powering time is 100 (1seo)
That's about it. Then, after a certain unlocking time has elapsed, a current in the opposite direction is applied to the solenoid (85), returning the unlocked state to the locked state. Therefore, anyone entering the room must enter the room at this unlocked time.

Card lock device after unlocking time has passed! (70) will be locked and the key card must be scanned again. The unlocking time is the time during which the card lock device maintains the unlocked state by using the key card, and is set from several seconds to about 10 seconds as described above (initial setting on the card issuing console).

(3, 19) Initial data input/output processing using data input device FIG. 30 shows the operation of data input device f (50), particularly the processing procedure of its MPU. Figure 31 shows data input/output processing using the data input device in the card issuing console (10) (step (199) in Figure 14).
It shows.

First, initial data is transferred from the card issuing console (10) to the data input device (50), and this initial data and room number are written from the data input device (50) to the card lock device (70) of each room. Describe initial data set processing. This process is performed when a card lock device is installed in each room, when the card lock device is replaced, or when it is desired to completely change the initial data.

Staff with MA cards must use the data entry device (50)
Connector (54) to card issuing console (11 machines)
Connect to connector (24) of (10). This t
; As a result, the III control device 0) of the data input device (50) and the control device (20) of the console (10) are connected by bus. The staff also uses data entry equipment (50
), turn on the power switch (53).

Next, the staff key-inputs the item number of the input/output process using the data input device at the card issuing console (10) according to the processing procedure shown in FIG.

Then, the routine moves from step (199) in FIG. 14 to the routine in FIG. 31. An instruction is given on the display (12) of the card issuing console (10) to select either the initial data transfer to the data input device or the reading of data from the data input device, so that the staff member can select the initial data transfer. Select (steps (301) to (30) in Figure 31)
Proceed to 2). In addition, the staff will use data input device 1 (5
0), set the initial data input process of the initial data set mode using the function key rDJ, numeric keypad rOJ, and "1" (Fig. 30 (271)).
) After confirming the connector connection, proceed to step (272)
(Proceed to (273)).

By setting the above items and modes, the card issuing console (10) reads out the hotel code, clock, unlocking time, and allowable check-out time out of the initial data stored in its RAM, and enters the data. Transferred to the device (50) (step (303 in FIG. 31)
) ). In the data input device (50), the transferred initial data is stored in the initial data area of its memory (FIG. 30 (step (274)). This is done, for example, by DMA transfer. I!
(51) indicates that the data set has been completed.

Initial data has now been provided from the card issuing console (10) to the data input device (50). The staff turns off the data entry device (50) and disconnects it from the card issuing console (10).

The staff member takes this data input device (50) and goes to the door of the hotel room. Then, the staff member connects the connector (54) of the data input device (50) to the connector (83) of the card lock device (10) provided on the door.
) and turn on the power switch (53). As a result, the card/zero check device F (70) is connected to the data input device fl (50) by bus. Next, the staff sets the initial data output processing of the initial data set mode using the rDJ rOJ r2J keys (proceeds from steps (271), (272), and (273) to (275)). Furthermore, the staff uses the numeric keypad to enter the room number of the room, and this is captured (step (27G)). Then, the initial data stored in the memory of the data input device (50) is transferred to the card lock device 1 (70) together with the keyed-in room number and stored in the memory.

This is done, for example, by directly accessing the memory of the card lock device by MPtJ of the data input device F(So). Further, this room number is stored in the initial data set room number registration area of the memory of the data input device (50). Display (51)
When the data set completion message is displayed, the staff turns off the power to the data input device (50) and disconnects it from the card lock device (70).

The staff performs such initial data output processing sequentially to the card lock device in each room of the hotel. When the initial data output processing for all rooms is completed, or when the initial data set room No. 3 registration area of the data input device (50) is full, the card issuing console (50) returns to the installation location. Perform printing process.

The staff member again connects the data entry device (50) to the card issuing console (10) and connects the data entry device (50)
Turn on the power. In the card issuing console (10), the staff selects the data read item of the data input/output process using the data input process (moving from FIG. 14 to FIG. 31, step (301) in the same figure).
Proceed from (302) to (304)>. In addition, in the data input 1ull (50), the staff member uses the key rDJ.
Set the room number and printing process using rOJ r3J (Steps (271) (272) in Figure 30)
(273) Proceed from (275) to (278)).

When the above settings are completed, the data input device (initial data set room No. 50, room N of the registration area)
o, data is output from the data input device (50) (step (279) in FIG. 30) and taken into the card issuing console (10). Card issuing console (1
The captured room number and list are printed by the tally printer (11) of step (3) in Figure 31.
05) ).

(3, 20) Other operations of the data input device In the read mode in data input 1i1 [(50), initial data stored in the memory of the card lock device (70), room number, card read - All data and sequence numbers are read out, and among these data, the data of the item specified using the numeric keypad is displayed on the display (51). However, the hotel code will not be displayed to maintain confidentiality. As for the hotel code, it is checked whether the hotel code successively output from the card lock device (10) and the hotel code stored in the data input device (50) match, and the result of this check, i.e. The display shows whether it is OK or NG (
51). This read mode processing is used to check the data when the card lock device t(70) is out of order or to check the data when the card lock device t(70) is out of order. (
70) for periodic checking of the data. The item number of the data to be displayed is written in the manual or the like.

The staff member connects the data input device (50) and the card lock device (70) that is to perform this process, and turns on the power switch (53). Also, set read mode using function key rAJ (proceed from step (271) (272) to (281) in Figure 30)
. Then, the memory of the card lock device (10) is accessed by the MPU of the data input device (50), and all the above-mentioned data stored therein are read into the data input device (50) and stored in the memory. (Step (282)) When the item number of the data desired to be displayed is input using the numeric keypad, the data is displayed on the display (51). If there are multiple data items you wish to display, the data item numbers are keyed in sequentially.
The data is displayed for each keystroke.

Finally, the data input device (50) is powered off and the data input device (50) and card lock device (10)
and are separated.

In the light mode, among the data of the card lock device (70), the data input device (50) inputs the room number, clock, unlocking time, and allowable check-out time.
It is changed using . Of these data,
Data items to be changed are also entered using the numeric keypad. This process is used to correct the clock of the card lock device (70) and partially change the usage conditions of the room.

Data entry device (50) and card lock II device (1)
0) is connected, press the function key "8"
This light mode is set when is pressed (30th
Figure steps (271) (272) proceed from (281) to (285)). Next, the data item to be changed is input using the numeric keypad (step (286)).
), and further data to be changed is input using the numeric keypad (step (287)).

This key-input data is stored in the card lock device (7).
0) at the corresponding storage location in the memory (step (288)).

Clear mode processing is performed by the card lock device10)
This erases all or individual sequence numbers of eight types of key cards stored in the memory. This process is performed when an error or confusion occurs in the sequence number. Instructions as to whether to clear all sequence numbers and which key card's sequence number 0 to clear are given using the numeric keypad by their item numbers.

Data input Ml (50) is a card lock device (70)
This clear mode is set using the function key rCJ while connected to the
271) (272) When the key card item whose sequence number should be cleared is input in (281) (step (292)), the card lock device F (
70) in the memory is erased (step (293)).

(3, 21) Unlocking process in card lock device (1) Type of key card validity check A customer or other person who wants to unlock the card lock device (70) scans the key card. Scan through the groove (74). The card data of the key card is then read by the card reader (82), a predetermined series of checks are performed on the card data, and if these checks are bussed, the solenoid (85) is activated. It is energized and unlocked. These predetermined checks are called key card validity checks and are of the following types: Not all of the following checks are performed regardless of key card type, and the combination of checks is different depending on the key card type.

Parity Check There are two types of parity check: vertical parity check and horizontal parity check. If the card data does not pass both checks, the card is determined to be invalid, ie, the card locking device (70) will not be unlocked. This check is performed on all types of key card data.

Format Check It is checked whether the form of the card data matches a predetermined format. If they match, this check is passed; if they do not match, the key card is determined to be invalid. This check is also done for all types of key cards.

The hotel code in the hotel code check card data is compared with the hotel code stored in the memory of the card lock device F (70), and if they match, this check is passed. If so, the key card is determined to be invalid. This check is also done for all types of key cards.

Classification code, check card, key for which the classification code in the data is scheduled,
It is checked whether it is indicative of the type of card. A key that can unlock the card lock device (70).
The card types are predetermined as described above, and their classification codes are stored in memory or embedded in the program. If the classification code indicates these predetermined types, it passes this check; otherwise, the card is determined to be invalid. This check is also done for all types of cards.

The sequence number, the sequence number in the check card data, is the sequence number written in the memory of the force lock device (<70)
, or whether the sequence number in the card data matches the sequence number of the card lock device,
It is checked whether or not there is a certain relationship using the sequence sub No. in the card data. If they match or have the above-described certain relationship, this check is passed, and if not, the card is determined to be invalid. Card lock device (70
), it goes without saying that among the eight types of sequence numbers in the memory, the sequence number of the key card type is used.

If the above-described certain relationship exists, the sequence number in the card data is assumed to be the latest sequence NO0, and the card data is stored in the corresponding location of the sequence number area of the memory (update of the sequence number). If there is no sequence number corresponding to the area in the memory of the locking device (70), this sequence number check will not determine that the card is invalid, that is, this check bus will be executed. Also, the sequence number in the card data is the sequence N in the memory.
o, is stored in the corresponding location of the area. Sequence N
In the case where O4 is not stored, when the key card is used for the first time after the card lock device t (70) is installed, the sequence number is stored by the above-mentioned clear mode processing by the data input device (50).

There are times when Sequence No. is cleared by a canceling card and times when Sequence No. is cleared by a canceling card.

This check is also done for all types of key cards.

Dead Bolt Check Based on the detection signal of the dead bolt sensor (87), it is determined whether the dead bolt (71) is advanced. If the dead bolt (71) has advanced, the unlocking process does not proceed except for the emergency card and guest card B.

When processing using a lockout card is successfully performed in the lockout check card locking device (70), a lockout flag in the memory is set to 1. This lockout flag is reset to 0 only by normal processing using a canceling card.

It is checked whether the lockout flag is set to 1, and if this flag is 1, the unlocking process does not proceed, except for the emergency card.

Lockout cards and canceling cards are not intended for unlocking card locking devices;
No checks are performed.

Time Zone Check This check is performed only on maid cards. The card data of the Maid Card includes time zone data, which indicates the current time (card lock device).
If the clock data in the initial data area of memory 70) is within this time zone, pass this check,
If not, the unlocking process will not proceed.

Room Range Check This check is also performed only on maid cards. If the room number stored in the memory of the card lock device (70) is between the first room number and the last room number in the maid card data, this check is passed and the room number is If not, the unlocking process will not proceed.

Room fsJo, Match Check This check is done on the guest cards (A and B), the maintenance card and the standby card. If the room numbers in the card data of these cards match the room numbers in the memory of the card lock device (70), this check is performed,
If they do not match, the unlocking process will not proceed.

Length of Stay Check This check is specific to Guest Cards (A and 8). The guest card has data on the card issue date (check-in date) and check-out date and time. If the time obtained by subtracting the allowable check-out time from the current date and time is between the check-in date and check-out date and time, this check is passed, otherwise the card is determined to be invalid. .

Checks specific to maintenance cards Checks specific to maintenance cards include a validity period check and a first use check.

A maintenance card can only be used once on the day the card is issued. Validity period check checks whether the date of use matches the card issue date. The card issue date in the card data is compared with the current date,
If they match, this check is passed; if they do not match, the maintenance card is invalid.

When the maintenance card is used once, the maintenance card used flag in the memory of the card lock device (10) is set to 1. The first use check determines whether Meg is 1 or not. If the maintenance card used flag is reset to O, this check is passed, and if it is 1, the maintenance card can no longer be used to unlock on that day. The maintenance card used flag is automatically reset by the MPU at, for example, 0:00.

FIG. 32 shows the procedure of unlocking processing including the above-mentioned key card validity check by the MPU of the card lock device (70). Although the above-described key card validity checks are performed in a fixed order in this flow chart, it goes without saying that these checks may be performed in any order.

This unlocking process will be explained below in the order shown in FIG. 32.

(2) Checks common to all types of key cards: When any key card is scanned into the card scanning groove (74), the card data of that key card is
read by the reader (82) (step (311)
) ). Then, a parity check is first performed (step (312)).

When the parity check is passed, the card data is decoded (step (313)), and a format check and hotel code check are sequentially performed (steps (314) and (315)). If any of these checks pass, further classification code checks are performed (step (321) (
331) (341) (351) (361)
(3γ1) (381) (391) ). In this check, the type of card is determined, and processing proceeds accordingly.

(3) Invalid key card display If the key card is determined to be invalid by any of the parity check, format check, hotel code check, and classification code check, the red indicator light (77) will appear.
is illuminated for only one second, and the process ends without being unlocked (steps <421) to (423).

(4) If the card is determined to be an emergency card by the emergency card classification code check, step (321)
), sequence NO, only checks are performed (steps (322) (323)). The sequence number and process in step (322) are as described above, the sequence number in the card data and the sequence number in the memory.
al[l! I [
It means processing. Sequence number and processing (step (332) (344) in other key cards
(354) (3θ4) (372)<382n
(393) ) is also the same. If the sequence NO, check is passed, the routine proceeds to the unlocking and battery check routine, and if it is determined to be invalid, the key card invalidation display routine described above is executed.

(5) Unlocking and battery check In the unlocking and battery check routine, first the solenoid (
85) is energized to bring it to the unlocked position, and a detection signal from the solenoid sensor (86) causes the solenoid (8
5) is confirmed to have moved to the unlocked position (step (
401) (402)). This check is done by checking the solenoid
This is done by checking that the output of the sensor (86) changes from on (one resting position) to off (during displacement) and then back on (the other resting position M). Then, the elapsed time between unlocking bits starts (step (4)
03)).

Battery check is performed only when mask, maid and maintenance cards are used. If these specific cards (step (404))
, the battery check circuit (89) is activated, and it is checked whether the output voltage of the battery (88) is below the above-mentioned constant value (step (410)). If Wi is below a certain level, the green indicator light (76) will blink and the battery life (8
8) is required to be replaced (step (
411) ). If the output voltage of the battery (88) is normal, the green indicator light (7G) will be lit (step (4)
05) ).

Even if the card is not one of the above specific cards, the green indicator light 7
(76) is lit to indicate that the door is unlocked (step (405)). The green indicator light (76) continues to light up or flash until the unlocking time has elapsed.

When the unlocking time has elapsed (step (406)), a current in the opposite direction is passed through the solenoid (85), and the solenoid (
85) is returned to the locked position again (step (407)
). Then, when it is confirmed that the solenoid (85) has returned to the locked state, step (408)>, the green indicator light (
16) stops lighting or blinking (step (409)
) ). With the above steps, the unlocking process is completed.

(6) If the master card is determined to be a master card by checking the master card classification code, then the sequence number is checked (steps (332) and (333)).
), dead bolt checks (steps (331) and lockout checks (335)) are performed. If sequence No., check is passed, and the deadbolt (11) is in the retracted position and not in the lockout condition (lockout flag - 0), proceed to the unlocking and battery check routine described above. If any of the above checks fail, the key
Proceed to card invalidation display routine.

(7) Step (341) in case of maid card maid card),
Time zone check (step (342)),
Room No., range check (step (343))
, sequence number, check step (344) (3
45) ), dead bolt check (step (
334)) and a lockout check (step (335)) is performed. Busing all of these checks will pass the unlock and battery checks.
If any one of them does not pass, the key/card invalidation display will be displayed.

(8) Guest card In the case of a guest card (step (351)),
First, check the room number (step (352)),
Check length of stay (step (353)) # and sequence number, check (step (354) (3
55) On is performed. If all these checks have been completed, it is determined whether the guest card is A or B (step (356)). In the case of guest card A, there is also a dead bolt check (step (334)) and a lockout check (step (334)).
Step (335)) is performed. In the case of guest card B, there is only an additional lockout check and no dead bolt check.

If all of these are passed, the process proceeds to the unlocking routine (no battery check is performed), and if any one of the checks fails, the process proceeds to the key card invalidation display routine.

(9) Maintenance card In case of maintenance card (step (361)
), room number, check (step (362))
, validity period check (step (363)), sequence number, check (step (364)) (365
)), First Use Check (Step (36)
6) ), dead bolt check (step (3)
) and lockout check (step (
335) ) is performed. If all these checks are completed, the maintenance used flag is set to 1 (this process is shown in the figure), and the lock is unlocked and the battery is checked.

If any one check is not passed, it is determined to be invalid.

(10) If the lockout card is determined to be a lockout card by the lockout card classification code check, step (371))
, Sequence No., only checking can be performed (steps (372) (373)). When this checker is bused, the lockout flag is set to 1 (step (374)), and this card lock device ``1l (
71)) is in a lockout state. After this, the green indicator light (
76) lights up for only one second (steps (375) to (
377) ). The lockout process is now complete and the lock will not be unlocked. If the sequence number and check are not passed, the process moves to the key card invalidation display routine.

(11) Canceling Card The canceling card has two functions as described above. One is to release the lockout state of the card lock device (10), and the other is to release the sequence numbers of the guest card and maintenance card stored in the memory of the card lock device (70). ,
This is to clear the

If it is determined that it is a canceling card (
Steps (381) ), sequence NO, only checks are performed (steps (382) (383)
). And busing this check will lockout
It is determined whether the flag is set to 1 or in the reset state of O (step (384)).

If the lockout flag is 1, this flag is reset to 0 and the lockout state is released (step (386)). Also, if you are not in a lockout state,
The sequence numbers of the memory and the sequence numbers of the guest cards and maintenance cards in the area are cleared (step (385)). Indicator light (1
6) lights up for 1 second (steps (3no) to (377)
). Even in processing using a canceling card, the process does not proceed to the unlocking routine.

End of lockout release process and sequence number.

In order to distinguish from the end of the clearing process, the display by the indicator light may be made different depending on the process that has been performed. For example, in the case of releasing the lockout, green or red indicator lights (76) (77) are blinked, or an indicator light of another color such as yellow is provided and turned on.

If the sequence number and check are not passed, the process moves to the key card invalidation display routine.

(12) Standby card In case of standby card (step (391))
, Room No., Check (Step (392)), Sequence No., Check (Step (393) (394)
)), Dead Bolt Check (Step (33)
4) ) and mouth, check out (step (
335)), and if both of these checks pass, proceed to the unlock routine (no battery check). If any one check fails, the key-card invalidation display routine is entered.

(3, 22) Features and Modifications of Embodiments (1) Confidentiality of Hotel Code The hotel code is keyed into the card issuing console (10) by a person in charge of the manufacturer or installation company.

The hotel code is then encoded onto the authorization card 1cJ5 and the key card KC when these cards are issued. In addition, a data input device (5
0) into the card lock device (70) provided in each room of the hotel. Once entered into the console (10), the hotel code is transferred invisibly to each card and card lock device (10). Therefore, it is impossible to know who the people at the hotel are, including the hotel manager.

In addition, the hotel code can only be entered into the console (10) when the GR card is issued, and since the issued GR card is handed over to the hotel, the person in charge of the manufacturer or installation company is no longer able to enter it. Hotel code cannot be changed.

Therefore, the hotel code remains highly confidential.

(2) Security of the GR Card The GR Card is issued by the manufacturer or the responsible person of the installation company only upon entering the hotel code into the console (10). Moreover, the GR card can only be used for other authorizations (M) after the hotel manager enters the GR secret code into the console (10).
A, SMA, GA card).

Conversely, although the manufacturer or installation company can issue the GR card, they cannot issue other authorization cards because they do not know the GR secret code. In contrast, hotels cannot issue GR cards.
Therefore, by creating a limited number of GR cards (one per hotel), it is possible to maintain a high level of security for the GR card, which can also be used for other authorizations.
It is possible to prevent unnecessary issuance of cards and key cards.

(3) Security of MA, SMA and GA cards Authorization cards that can issue key cards include MA, SMA and GA cards. therefore,
High security must also be maintained for these authorization cards. MA, SMA and GA
The security of the card is maintained as follows.

First of all, MA, SMA and GA cards are only issued using GR cards. As mentioned above, the GR card maintains high security, and only the person in charge of the hotel can possess the GR card, so these cards will not be issued inadvertently.

Second, staff codes, etc. of the issued MA, SMA and GA cards are registered in the issuing AC registration area in the RAM of the card issuing console.

These cards are then invalidated using the GR card. A disabled card can no longer be used for key card issuance. By this, MA, S
Unauthorized use of MA and GA cards due to loss of MA and GA cards, staff retirement, etc. is prevented.

(4) Security of key card issuance MA, SMA, and GA cards essential for issuing key cards maintain high security as described above. Moreover, in the key card issuance process using these authorization cards, the staff secret code check process and the authorization card being used are registered in the issuance AC registration area of the RAM. A check process is performed to see if the This confirms whether the staff member performing the card issuance process is qualified and whether the authorization card being used is valid.

As described above, the key card can be issued only under strict control, so the level of security is high.

In general, other key cards except guest cards and maid cards can only be issued using M cards, and maid cards can only be issued using MA and SMA cards.
There are a limited number of staff who can issue these key cards.

In addition, when a key card is issued, a key card issuance record is printed, indicating which type of key card is issued.
Since there is always a record of what type of authorization card was used, by the male (staff code), and when it was issued, even if some kind of trouble occurs, it can be dealt with satisfactorily.

In the embodiment, the key card issuance record is printed immediately when the key card is issued.
Card issue data may be stored in the RAM and printed at regular intervals, daily, or only using a specific authorization card.

(5) Card issuing system Cards can be classified into three types from the viewpoint of security.

The first type of card, which has the highest level of security, is the GR card. This GR card allows MA, which is a second type of card.

SMA and GA cards will be issued. A further third type of card, the key card, is issued using the second type of card described above.

The first type of GR card is issued by the card issuing console on the condition that the manufacturer's secret code in the ROM of the card issuing console matches the keyed-in secret code.

That is, this GR card is completed by recording the hotel code on the incomplete GR card. 4
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This links the completed GR card and the card issuing console that issued it.

The GR secret code is then entered using the GR card and stored in the RAM of the card issuing console. This links the GR card, its holder, and the card issuing console.

The second type of cards, MA, SMA and GA cards, use GR cards and keyed GR
It is issued on the condition that the secret code and the GR secret code in the card issuing console match. That is,
The second type of card is issued under the condition that the first type of card, the person carrying it, and the card issuing console are associated. Moreover, the second type of card data is registered within the card issuing console, and this registration is performed on the first card, GR.
Since it is also possible to erase the card, the second type of card is closely associated with the first type of card, its holder and the card issuing console.

Since the staff secret code is also registered and recorded on the card when the second type of card is issued, the staff member carrying the second type of card is also closely associated with the second card and the card issuing console.

The third type of card, the key card, is made by using a second type of card, and the second card is registered in the card issuing console, and the keyed-in staff secret code is on the card side or It will be issued on the condition that it matches the staff secret code on the console side. That is, the third type of card is issued under the condition that the second type of card, its holder, and the card issuing console are associated.

In this way, multiple types of cards have a kind of hierarchical structure, starting from the highest level.
The card is issued using a card of a higher rank, and under the condition that the higher rank card, the card issuing operator, and the card issuing line are connected.

In this embodiment, the manufacturer's secret code is not recorded on the GR card, but the manufacturer may record it in advance.

(6) A card issuing console with two card readers (the card issuing console has a first card reader for reading the card data of the authorization card and a card reader for issuing the card). The authorization card is inserted into the first card reader, the card data is read, and predetermined checks (secret code check, registration, etc.) are carried out. If the first card reader and the authorization card inserted therein are checked, the card can be issued by the second card reader.
It serves as a so-called "key" for granting card issuing permission to the card issuing console.

In general, keys used to permit the operation of machines are often mechanical. If this key is lost, the relevant part of the machine must be replaced.

Furthermore, anyone who possesses the key can operate the machine, regardless of the qualification to operate the key.

On the other hand, in the card issuing console with two card readers mentioned above, even if the authorization card is lost (in the case of MA, SAM, GA cards), it can be reissued using the GR card. , there is no need to repair the card issuing console. Also,
It is highly secure because once the registration of a lost authorization card is deleted, it becomes impossible to use that card. Furthermore, a secret code check is performed to determine whether the operator is qualified to issue a card, and not just anyone can perform the card issuing operation.

(7) Usefulness of card issuing console and authorization card in hotel system It is even more effective if such a card issuing console is used in a hotel card lock system. MA, SMA, or GA cards are issued to specific hotel staff members depending on their positions. Guest cards for hotel customers to use their assigned rooms can be issued using any of these authorization cards. The main day-to-day work of a hotel is to check in and check out customers.
A card must be issued.

The guest card is the authorization card (
(excluding GR cards), it is only necessary for there to be at least one staff member at the front desk of the hotel with one of these authorization cards, making it easy to respond to staff departures or replacements.

Issuance of Maid Cards, Emergency Cards, Master Cards, etc. does not have to be done on a daily basis. Therefore, the issuance of other special cards other than guest cards is limited to specific authorization cards (e.g. MA
There is no problem in allowing only the staff who has a special card (SAM card) to issue the special card; in fact, in this case, the number of people who can issue the special card is limited, so security is maintained at a high level as described above.

(8) Two types of guest cards There are two types of guest cards that can be issued: A and B. Guest card A cannot be unlocked if the card lock device (70) is locked by the dead bolt (71). Guest card B is Dead Bolt (
71), it can be unlocked regardless of whether it is locked or not.

Which guest card to issue out of guest cards A and 8 is determined by the operating mode of the card issuing console. Therefore, when the hotel card lock system is introduced, it is possible to decide which type of guest card to issue according to the wishes of the hotel.

Whether to issue guest cards A or B may not be determined by the operation mode setting, but may be determined for each guest card issued. In this case, when the guest card is issued, the staff inputs a key to select guest card △ or B, and the classification code to be encoded in the guest card is determined according to the result of this key input. Ru. By doing so, a guest card can be issued for each customer according to his or her wishes.

(9) Issuance of multiple identical guest cards
In principle, only one person stays in a type of room, but guests of 2Å or more often stay in twin or triple type rooms. When one room is used by multiple customers, issuing one guest card per room may cause inconvenience to the customers.

The card issuing console of this embodiment can issue as many guest cards as desired for one room. Therefore, one guest card can be given to each of a plurality of customers using one room, and each customer can unlock the card lock device for each customer.

Moreover, when issuing a guest card for one room, the staff must use the data necessary for issuing the guest card (room number
, , checkout date and time, and number of issued guest cards) can be issued once by key input to issue the specified number of guest cards (see FIG. 15). Therefore, key input operations by the staff are also easy.

(10) Reissuance of guest card Once a guest card has been issued, it may be necessary to reissue a guest card for the same room due to changes in the length of stay, loss of the guest card, etc. . It is undesirable to allow such guest cards to be easily reissued, and there is a risk that guest cards that have been issued randomly may be misused, leading to a decrease in the security of the card lock system.
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When reissuing a guest card, a different method is required from the operation of issuing a guest card so that the staff in charge of the reissuance must be careful. That is, in the case of issuing a guest card, simply inserting the "guest" in the function switch (15) will proceed to the card issuing process (step (184) in Figure 14).
) (194)) If you wish to reissue a guest card, press the [Cancel (Room)] function switch.Steps (185) (195)) in Figure 14
Furthermore, according to the display on the display (12), one of the following items must be selected: room cancellation, checkout change, and card reissue (steps (201) to (204) in FIG. 16).

Each of these items is classified as follows:
The operating methods and conditions differ depending on each item.

Room Cancellation Issued guest card must be stored in the card lock device (70
), and can be done either by key entry or by using the guest card.

Checkout Changes Issued guest cards must be placed in the card locking device (70
This is a change in the length of stay within the period of stay, and can only be performed using the guest card currently in use.

Card reissued Guest card issued with card lock! (70
) is the reissuance of a Guest Card after it has been used at least once and within the period of stay;
This is done if you lose your card. The new reissued guest card must be used immediately with the appropriate card locking device.

(11) Use of paper cards Paper cards are used for the guest cards (A and B), maintenance cards, and standby cards. Since the number of these key cards issued is large,
The use of paper cards reduces the cost of key cards and is economical.

Moreover, since card data such as room number 0 can be printed on the surface of the paper card, the purpose of the card can be visually checked to some extent without performing card data monitoring processing (step (197) in Figure 14). You can know by

In the embodiment, only the guest card and maintenance card are printed, but the room number, etc. may also be printed on the standby card. Further, the type of card data printed on these key cards can be arbitrarily determined.

(12) Re-registration of card data Card issue console (11 machines > (10) RAM issue AC registration area, sequence number, and area data can be read and written from card data. , it becomes possible to deal with the data in the RAM disappearing for some reason.

(13) Initial data input/output data input device using a data input device! The main function of (50) is that all cards and
Part 1 receives the initial data common to the operation of the card locking device I (70), including the hotel code, clock data, unlocking time and check-out time overtime tolerance, and is provided with the card locking device (70). Room N00 (Room N
o, is keyed in) and writes this initial data to the card locking device (70) (initial data set mode).

Card lock m1tt! ! <70) is offline/
mode (i.e. card issuing console (
10) is not connected by a transmission line). However, since the initial data etc. are provided by this data input device II (50), it becomes possible to perform processes such as unlocking using a key card.

The memory of the data input 8 positions (50) also contains the first m
``Data set room number, l recording area is provided, room N of the room where initial data setting has been completed.
o is registered in this area. Data input device t (5
0) is connected to the card issuing console (10), these room numbers are connected to the card issuing console (10).
0) is printed by the tally printer (11). Therefore, the room number of the room for which initial data has been set can be used as visual information, which can be visually confirmed and kept as a record.

In addition, using the data input device (50), the sequence number in the RAM of the card issuing console (10), the sequence number of various key cards registered in the area,
J5 and the maintenance card number for each room in the room data area, etc. may be written in the card lock device (70).

(14) Other functions of the data input device In addition to the above-mentioned initial data input/output function, the data input device reads data in the memory of the card lock device (70) and displays it on its display (51). Display function (read mode), function to write specified data to the memory of the card lock device (70) (write mode), and card lock device [(
Function to clear the desired sequence No. in 70) (
clear mode). Using these functions, maintenance, inspection, data correction, etc. of the card lock device ff1 (70) can be performed as necessary.

(15) Sequence N in card lock device
o The latest sequence number of each key card used is stored in the memory of the cancel card lock device (70). Then, when a newly issued key card is used, it is checked whether the key card's sequence No. 0 and the sequence No. in the card lock device (70) have a predetermined relationship. If there is a certain relationship, unlocking or other processing is performed, and the sequence number of the key card is registered in the memory of the card lock device (70), and the sequence number on the memory is updated. .

For example, if a certain kind of key card is lost, a similar key card with a new sequence number is issued, and if the key card is lost without being used, a key card with a new sequence number is issued. Assume that a card has been issued. If the sequence number in the memory of the card lock device (70) is not updated and a key card with the updated sequence number is used two or more consecutive times, the card no longer
In the locking device (10) the sequence number of the key card
.

It may become impossible to determine whether or not the sequence number and the sequence number of the device (70) are in the above-mentioned fixed relationship.

In order to deal with the case where the sequence number is confused due to the loss of a key card or an operational error, it is necessary to store multiple corresponding key cards in the memory of the card lock device f (70). All you have to do is clear the sequence NO. When sequence No. is cleared, the card lock device I! (70) accepts the new key card sequence NO0 and registers it in memory as described above. From then on, even if a new key card is issued, the sequence number of the device (70) will be updated.

Memory sequence number of card lock device (70)
, can be cleared using the data input device ff (50) and a canceling card. Using the data input device (50) it is possible to clear any key card sequence number (clear mode). Also, with the cancellation card, the sequence N of the guest card and maintenance card
o is cleared.

A canceling card may have a function that can clear the sequence numbers of other key cards, or a canceling power (16) that can clear the sequence numbers of each key card type. Lockout and release There are cases where a hotel wants to lock out a specific room so that no one can use it. In such cases, lockout cards are used. Once the lockout flag of the card lock device (70) is set by the lockout card, any key card, except the emergency card, can no longer be used to lock the card lock device (70). 70) There are no words to unlock it.

A cancellation card is used to release the lockout.

It is also possible to set and/or release the lockout using a data input device.

(17) Two functions of the canceling card The canceling card has two functions as described above. One of them is a card lock device! One is to clear the specific sequence No. in (70), and the other is to release the lockout.

Canceling by looking at the card lock device (70)
When the card is used, the lockout flag is checked and, if in lockout, the flag is reset to remove the lockout. If the lockout flag is not set, the sequence numbers of the guest card and maintenance card are cleared.

Card lock device! If this canceling card is used twice in a row when (70) is in a lockout state, the lockout is released the first time, and the sequence number is cleared the second time.

In this way, the canceling card has two functions in one.
Because I have them all in one card.

Helps simplify card locking systems.

(18) Battery of Card Lock Device The card lock device (10) has a built-in battery (88) and is operated by the power supplied thereto.

You can directly check the level of battery consumption.
Checking and display using an electric circuit is required. If the state of battery consumption is constantly checked and displayed, the battery consumption will be accelerated.

In this example, the mask, maid and maintenance
The battery check circuit (89) is activated only when the card is used, and the check result is displayed by the green indicator light (76).
), the battery check is performed periodically and only when necessary, which is appropriate both from the point of view of the significance of the battery check and from the viewpoint of preventing battery consumption. Mask cards are owned by specific staff members in managerial positions, and are used only when there is a specific purpose.
Since the locking device (70) is unlocked, it is preferable that this particular staff member be able to check the status of the battery (88) at that time. In addition, since the maid regularly organizes, tidies, and cleans the room (for example, once a day), when the maid unlocks the card lock device (70) using the maid card, the battery will be drained. It is also preferable to check the condition of the battery, as this ensures periodic checking of the battery. It is also appropriate for maintenance personnel to check the condition of the battery when necessary or periodically.

On the other hand, for key cards that are frequently used, such as guest cards, and cards that are used in emergencies, such as emergency cards, the battery level is not checked, which prevents unnecessary battery consumption. In addition, since unnecessary display is not performed, it is possible to prevent unnecessary confusion from occurring.

(19) Dead Bolt and Key Card It is undesirable to allow a door to be easily unlocked using a key card even though it is locked by a dead bolt, as this violates the customer's privacy. However, in the event of some kind of emergency, it is necessary to ensure that even if the door is locked with a dead bolt, it can be unlocked. In this embodiment, such contradictory demands are resolved in the following manner.゛□
As described above, a guest card A that cannot be unlocked when locked by a dead bolt and a guest card B that can be unlocked are issued.

This makes it possible to meet customer demands. As mentioned above, it is preferable to be able to select either one each time a guest card is issued.

An emergency emergency card is created, and only when this card is used will the card lock device be unlocked even if it is locked by a dead bolt. This increases the security of the room by preventing unauthorized entry into the room using a regular key card, even a Master Card, even though the room is locked with a dead bolt. In addition, in the event of an emergency, the door can be quickly unlocked using the emergency card regardless of whether or not it is locked using a dead bolt.

The safety of the room is increased by restricting the use of the emergency card to only emergencies.

Furthermore, as a modified example, it is preferable that the master card has the following functions.

When a master card is used in a card lock device, the card lock device's MPU checks whether a customer is staying in that room. card·
The memory of the locking device has a card read data area in which the card data of the guest card is stored.

The card data includes the check-in date and check-out date and time, so you can easily know whether you are staying within the period of your stay. And during the period of stay,
If the door is locked with a dead bolt, unlocking with a master card is prohibited, and unlocking with a master card is permitted only when the period of stay is over, even if the door is locked with a dead bolt. This ensures the privacy of authorized customers and also allows MasterCard to protect the privacy of authorized customers in certain cases.
It functions in the same way as a science card, increasing flexibility.

(20) Emergency Card An emergency card is used to unlock a hotel room in the event of an emergency. With this card,
A card lock device can be unlocked even if the room is locked out or locked by a dead bolt. By providing such a special key card, special situations such as emergencies can be adequately coped with.

(21) Master Card: This corresponds to the so-called master key, but cannot be unlocked when it is in a lockout state or locked with a dead bolt. This makes it possible to ensure privacy and improve the safety of the room.

As mentioned above, even if the door is locked with a dead bolt, it may be unlocked using the master card during periods other than the period of the customer's stay. Further, the master card may be provided with a function to release the lockout.

(22) Maid Card As time zone check, room number, and range check cannot be performed on maid cards,
Maid cards can only be unlocked at certain times and in certain rooms. Therefore, the security of the hotel card lock system is increased. Also,
Even if the door is locked with a dead bolt, it cannot be unlocked using the maid card, so the customer's privacy is ensured. Rooms that are locked out cannot be unlocked using this key card.

(23) Maintenance card A maintenance card can only be unlocked once on the date of issue of the card for a specific room, so its unlocking function is extremely limited and cannot be used as a hotel card lock. - System security has been improved.

Note that the first use check may not be performed, and the card may be used to unlock the door any number of times as long as the card is issued.

(24) Standby card
, i.

If the card issuance console malfunctions, key cards, especially guest cards, cannot be issued, thereby disrupting hotel operations. The sequence number and kt of the guest card issued are analyzed according to a certain rule, and the latest sequence number 1 is only stored in the card issuing console, so another backup machine can be used instead to issue the guest card. I can't.

To deal with such situations, standby cards are provided. A standby card is issued and stored in advance for each room. If the card issuing console malfunctions, a standby card for the corresponding room is given to the customer in place of the guest card. The standby card is the sequence number of the guest card.

Since it has a sequence number that is completely unrelated to the card issuing console, it can be used without being affected by a malfunction of the card issuing console.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the hotel card lock system. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing card types and their security levels. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing data recorded on various cards. FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the card issuing console (Will). FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the switch group on the operation panel of the card issuing console. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the card issuing console (base unit). FIG. 7 is a diagram showing data stored in the RAM and ROM of the card issuing console. . FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing an overview of the procedure for issuing an authorization card and setting initial data. FIG. 9 is a flow chart showing the main routine of the card issuing console. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing processing using the GR card in the card issuing console. FIG. 11 is a flow chart showing GR card issuing processing in the card issuing console. Figure 12 shows MA and SM in the card issuing console.
It is a flow chart showing A and GA card issuing processing. FIG. 13 is a flow chart showing the card issuing routine in the card issuing console. FIG. 14 is a flow chart showing processing using the MA card in the card issuing console. FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing guest card issuing processing in the card issuing console. FIG. 16 is a flow chart showing room cancellation processing in the card issuing console. FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing aggregation processing in the card issuing console. FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the process of issuing key cards other than guest cards in the card issuing console. FIG. 19 is a flow chart showing processing using an SMA card in the card issuing console. FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the processing using the G card in the card issuing console. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing how card data' is printed on the surface of the guest card. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing some examples of data printed by the tally printer. FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the data input device. FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the data input device. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing data stored in the memory of the data input device. FIG. 26 is a perspective view of a card lock device attached to a hotel room door. FIG. 27 is a block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the card lock device. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing data stored in the memory of the card lock device. FIG. 29 is a time chart showing the operation of the solenoid in the card lock device. FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing the operation of the data input device. FIG. 31 is a flow chart showing data input/output processing using the data input device in the card issuing console. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing the unlocking process in the card lock device. (10)...Card issuing console (1111I),
(11)...Card issuing console terminal), (11
)...Tally printer, (12)...Display device, (13
)...Card issuing slot, (14)...Card insertion slot,
(15)...Function switch, (16)...
...Numeric keypad, (17) ...Power switch, (20)
...control device, (21) ...card reader, (2
2)...Card reader & printer unit, (2
3)... Connector for child device, (24)... Connector for data input device, (50)... Data input device, (5
1) Display unit, (52) Keyboard, (53
)...Power switch, (54)...Connector, (6
0)...Control device, (61)...Numeric keypad, (62
)...Function key, (63)...Battery, (10)...Card lock device, (71)...
...Dead bolt, (72)...Latch bolt,
(73)...Guard bolt, (74)...Card scanning groove, (75)...Knob, (76)...Green indicator light, (17)...Red indicator light, (80 )...door, (8
1)...Control circuit, (82>...Card reader,
(83)...Data input device connector, (84)...
... Solenoid drive circuit, (85) ... Solenoid,
(86)...Solenoid sensor, (87)...Dead bolt sensor, (88)...Battery, (8
9)...Battery check circuit, (AC>...
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Claims (1)

[Claims] Using a card issuing machine that is equipped with a memory in which an initial secret code is stored in advance, a card reader, and a keyboard, the key-input secret code and the initial secret code stored in the memory are used. If both secret codes match, the keyed-in code for linking the first card and the card issuing machine is sent to the card issuing machine.
A first card is issued by storing it in a memory and recording it on the first card by a card reader, and a new card is issued after confirming the first secret code of the first card that has been keyed in. A card issuance method in which a new card is issued, and a new card is issued after confirming the secret code of the newly issued card.