JPS6121585A - Portable information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To obtain a portable information processor excellent in safety function by making information stored in an IC card readable and also making the writing to the IC possible only when an certification signal is inputted. CONSTITUTION:Data on sales contents, service contents, etc., at a data generating site is inputted through a function key 10 and ten-key 9. At the time of inputting, the operational sequence is displayed on a display board 14, and the erroneous operation makes a buzzer 22 sound. When the input operation is completed, the input data is printed out for a client's confirmation. After the confirmation, an certification number inherent to the client is inputted through the ten-key 9, and only when it coincides with the number previously stored in the IC card, the input data is written on the IC card. When the dissidence is found, the buzzer 22 sounds to inform of an error, and no input data is written on the IC card. In such a way, plural data of every client are stored in a RAM30 and brought back from the client, etc., to be transferred to a host computer for processing.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing device, and particularly relates to a portable information processing device (1) that performs information processing using an IC card.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, an information processing apparatus using a magnetic card is known, for example, from Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 59-27365. However, in the case of magnetic cards, the information written on them can be read, making it difficult to prevent counterfeiting and unauthorized use.

Further, the information processing apparatus disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 59-27365 C-2 could not be carried and used at the site where data is generated, such as at a customer or a place visited.

On the other hand, although small, portable information processing devices have existed in the past, data is not recorded individually for each site of occurrence, making data search or storage operations complicated, and security functions are also lacking. It was not sufficient and was not suitable for processing important data.

Problems to be solved by inventionsIn this way, in the past, it was difficult to overcome security functions,
Moreover, there was no portable information processing device, and there was a demand for the development of one.

The present invention utilizes an IC card to meet this demand.
The present invention aims to provide a portable information processing device that enables data individualization, has improved security functions, and is capable of processing information at the site where data is generated.

An IC card generally includes a CPU and a writeable or writeable and rewriteable FROM. Then, an authentication number such as a PIN or card number unique to the IC card is set in advance on the IC card, and when writing or reading, if the authentication numbers input to the IC card do not match, the CPU writes it to FROM. Alternatively, it can be controlled so that reading is not possible, and writing or reading security is extremely high.

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention utilizes one IC card, and also includes a reading means for reading information electrically stored in the IC card, and a key for inputting various information. a storage means such as a RAM for electrically storing the input information; and a display means such as a liquid crystal display for displaying the input information from the input means or the read information from the reading means. , in order to electrically store the input information from the input means in the IC card, the IC card includes a writing means that can be written to the IC card only when an authentication signal such as a password or card number is input from the input means. It is something that

Function: By making it possible to read the information electrically stored on the IC card, while making it possible to write to the IC card only when an authentication signal is input, information processing with sufficient security functions can be carried out at the site where the data is generated. It is something to do.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an IC card and an information processing device, Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical system of the device, Fig. 3 is a flowchart showing the operating procedure of the device, and Fig. 4 is the same. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the reader/writer of the device, and a sectional view showing the reader/writer in an IC card inserted state.

In Figure 1, 1 is an IC card with 8 contacts 1
It is equipped with a. On the other hand, the information processing device 2 includes the IC
An insertion slot 3 for inserting the card 1 is opened, and a mounting plate 4 for mounting the IC card 1;
Guide plates 5 are provided on both sides of the upper surface of this mounting plate 4 (see Figures 4 and 5). Said placement plate 4
A semicircular notch 6 is provided in the slot for easily inserting and removing the IC card 1. Inside the information processing device 2, there is a reading means and a writing means having eight contact electrodes 8 arranged so as to come into contact with each contact point 1a when the IC card 1 is inserted into the insertion slot 3 in a predetermined state. The reader/writer 7 (Figs. 2, 4, and 5) also serves as a means.
(see figure). A keyboard 11 serving as input means consisting of a numeric keypad 9 and function keys 10 is provided on the lower upper surface of the information processing device 2 . Further, on the right shoulder part of this keyboard 11, there is a confirmation lamp 12 that lights up when the limit switch 32 is turned on when the IC card 1 is inserted in the proper state, and a confirmation lamp 12 that lights up when the IC card 1 is read or written. An operation execution lamp 13 is provided to indicate that it is in an execution state. A liquid crystal display board 14 is provided on the upper surface of the central inclined part of the information processing device 2, and is a display means that displays 16 digits each in two rows, upper and lower. Alternatively, the date and time input from the timer 15 or ROM 16 (see FIG. 2) in the information processing device 2 and the operating procedure are displayed. Furthermore, the information processing device 2
A power switch 17 and an information processing device 2 are installed on the upper surface of the
An ejection port 20 is provided for ejecting printer paper 19 on which data has been printed by a microdot printer 18 (see FIG. 2) built into the printer. A support rod 21 that supports a roll of printer paper 19 is provided on an end surface of the information processing device 2 . Note that a buzzer 22 (see FIG. 2) is provided within the information processing device 2.

As shown in Figure 2, the microdot printer
8 is controlled by the printer control unit 23, the liquid crystal display board 14 is controlled by the liquid crystal display control unit 24, the numeric keypad 9 and the function key 10 are controlled by the keyboard control unit 25,
The reader/writer 7 uses the IC card control unit 26i,
The buzzers 22 are each controlled by a buzzer control section 27.

Further, each of the control units 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 is connected to the CPU 29 via a data bus 28, respectively. The CPO 29 is also connected via the data bus 28 to a ROM 16, a RAM 30 serving as a storage means, and a timer 1.
5 and UART31 are connected.

Next, the operating procedure of the information processing device 2 described above will be explained based on the flowchart of FIG. 3. Masu, power switch;
When you turn on H 17 and confirm the date using function key 1 (H2), the IC card 1 becomes readable. At this point, you insert the IC card 1, but the IC card 1 is in the correct state. If the limit switch 32 is inserted in the
This will be announced by a sound. After inserting the IC card 1 in a proper state, if it is desired to check past data, the necessary data can be read and printed by operating the function keys 10. At this time, it is also possible to display data on the liquid crystal display panel 14. When this reading operation is performed, the operation execution lamp 13 lights up. Next, data such as sales contents and service contents at the data generating site of customers etc. is input using the function key 10 and numeric keypad 9.
Enter by. During this input operation, the operation procedure is displayed on the liquid crystal display board 14, and if an error operation is performed, a buzzer 22 sounds to notify the user. When the input operation is completed, the input contents are printed by operating the function key 10. When the customer confirms the printed data, the customer uses the numeric keypad 9 to input an authentication number that only the customer recognizes. If the input authentication number matches the number previously stored in the IC card 1, the input data is written to the IO card 112. During this writing, a parity check is performed between the information processing device 2 and the IC card 1, and if the data is not correctly transferred to the IC card 1, the buzzer 22 sounds to notify a writing error. Further, even if the authentication numbers do not match, the buzzer 22 sounds to notify that there is an error, and no input data is written to the IC card 1.

If this error continues several times, it means that it is not a simple operational error, but that the customer who presented the IC card 1 is not the true owner. Furthermore, during the initial writing operation to the IC card 1, the operation execution lamp 13 lights up.
If you are no longer able to write ('''-), the input of the authentication number will be canceled and you will have to re-enter the data to be written.

By repeating the above operations, a plurality of pieces of data for each customer are stored in the RAM 30 of the information processing device 2, and can be taken home with the information processing device 2 from a customer or the like. This data brought back can be transferred to a host computer and processed as data for customer management.

This embodiment is particularly suitable for use in maintenance and inspection of various OA equipment, deposit and withdrawal operations at customer locations of financial institutions, and door-to-door sales of various products.

It goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, although the printer paper used in the embodiments described above was roll paper, it may be possible to use a single piece of paper for each customer. Alternatively, it may be printed in a predetermined format.Furthermore, if you make multiple copies of the form, you can instantly create customer slips, various processing slips, etc., and you can quickly create nice-looking slips. Can be issued. Further, for example, the reader/writer does not necessarily have to include contact electrodes, and may read or write using light, laser, or the like, depending on the configuration of the IC card. moreover,
The reading means and the writing means can also be configured separately without being used in combination.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above explanation, according to the present invention, when an IC card is used and an authentication signal is not input, the IC card cannot be used.
Since data cannot be written to the card, it is possible to individualize the data and improve the security function.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The figures show preferred embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of an IC card and an information processing device, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the electrical system of the information processing device, and FIG. 3 is an information processing device. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the reader/writer of the information processing apparatus, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing the reader/writer in the IC card inserted state ζ2. 1. ・IC card 2... Information processing device 7. ・
・Reader/writer 9・・Numeric keypad 10・Function key 14・・Liquid crystal display panel patent applicant Toppan Moore Co., Ltd. Representative Patent attorney Futoshi Chiba −゛・
80・,'I? 2. Handwritten amendment (H type) [1/Ministry] August 1959 22Fl Horiya "f Director Shiga Gakuyu 1, Representation of the incident 1982 Patent No. 19II No. 142869 2, Name of invention Portable Information processing device 3, correction person parable and □ Patent applicant address Tokyo Juyota Togami H (Surugadai 1r 6 Ritsuya Naso,
Tosovan Moore Co., Ltd.
Representative: Tsugu Miyazawa R) (4, Representative: Hitoshi 103, Ph. H Hontachibana Honkicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo: 3-J 6'#
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Claims (1)

[Claims] a reading means for reading information electrically stored in the IC card; an input means for inputting various information; a storage means for electrically storing the information input by the input means; a display means for displaying information or information read by the reading means; and a display means for electrically storing information input from the input means on the IC card, only when an authentication signal is input from the input means. What is claimed is: 1. A portable information processing device, comprising: writing means that enables writing.