JPS63305461A - Identification collating device - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] The present invention has a terminal device used at the counter of a securities company or bank, and information recorded on a customer's card (hereinafter referred to as " The customer enters the card information (hereinafter referred to as "card information") and the card PIN number that the customer has registered in advance, and checks whether the card information and PIN match the official card information and PIN, and the verification results are checked. In a password verification device that outputs a password, a plurality of connectors to which the above-mentioned terminal can be connected are installed at predetermined positions on the teller counter, and when using the terminal, move the terminal to the desired position and connect one of the above-mentioned connectors. By connecting to a connector and receiving card information and a password, it is possible to share a single terminal.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a password verification device that verifies whether a combination of a customer's card information and a password is a legitimate combination of card information and a password at a counter of a securities company or bank.

In recent years, banks and securities companies are using cards (magnetic cards,
IC cards, etc.) are becoming popular. Various types of card information such as account numbers are recorded in advance on these cards, and customers register their card PIN numbers in advance to prevent unauthorized use due to cart theft. When a customer presents their card at a counter, a PIN verification device verifies the card information on the customer's card with the PIN provided by the customer to verify that the customer is the authorized owner. I've confirmed it.

[Conventional technology]

Traditionally, when a customer presents a card, a teller at a counter at a bank or securities company inputs the card information and the card's PIN into a host device through an input/output terminal installed at each teller. However, the card information and the PIN number were checked to see if they corresponded to the official card information and PIN number.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, despite the fact that such conventional password verification work does not occur often, the equipment cost is high because input/output terminal devices were installed at each teller. There were problems in that the cost was high and the space usage efficiency was poor. The present invention has been made in view of these conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a password verification device that can reduce equipment costs and improve space usage efficiency.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve this object, the present invention has a configuration in which a reading means for reading card information recorded on a customer's card and a device registered in advance by the customer are provided. an input means for inputting the PIN number of the card, the terminal device being used at the counter, and receiving the card information and the PIN number from the terminal device; A password verification device comprising a verification device for verifying whether the combination with the above-mentioned legal card information and PIN is a combination, and an output means for outputting the verification result verified by the verification device, wherein the terminal device is connected to the A plurality of connectors connected to the verification device are installed at predetermined positions of the counter, and the verification device receives the card information and the PIN number from the terminal device through one of the connectors. I decided to do it.

(Operation) Next, the present invention will be explained in detail based on the principle block diagram of the present invention shown in FIG.

The terminal device 5 is equipped with a reading means 2 for reading the card information recorded on the customer's card 1 and an input means 3 for inputting the password of the card 1 registered in advance by the customer. It is used in A plurality of connectors 81 to 8n for connecting the terminal device 5 to the verification device 6 are installed at predetermined positions in the counter 4.

The verification device 6 receives the card information and the PIN from the terminal 5 via one of the connectors 81 to 8n, and determines whether the combination of the received card information and the PIN is a legitimate card. Verify whether the information is a combination with the PIN number. Then, the output means 7 outputs the verification result verified by the verification device 6.

Therefore, by moving the terminal device 5 to a desired position and connecting it to one of the connectors 81 to 8n to receive card information and a password, one terminal device 5 can be shared. can be made possible.

〔Example〕

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4. First, FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram using a password verification device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a bank or securities company counter; 11-
13 is a customer, 14 to 16 are tellers, etc. Reference numeral 5 denotes a terminal device commonly used by the tellers 14 to 16 at the counter 4, which reads the card information recorded on the magnetic card 1 brought by the customer 11 and also reads the password of the magnetic card 1 registered in advance by the customer. an input section 20 for inputting a number, an output section 31 for displaying a verification result as to whether the combination of cart information and PIN number received from the input section 20 matches the combination of legal card information and PIN number; It is. The input section 20 and the output section 31 are connected by a cable 32 of a predetermined length. The input section 20 is operated by the customer 11, while the output section 31 is operated by the teller 14 to confirm the matching results displayed on the output section 31. The terminal device 5 also includes a cable 41 having a connector 42 at its tip. Connectors 81 to 84 are installed at predetermined positions of the teller counter 4 and can be connected to the connector 42 of the terminal device 5. These connectors 81 to 84 are connected to each other by a cable 9. Furthermore, the connection connector 81 and the control device 50 are connected by a cable 19. 51 is a terminal controller, which is connected to the control device 50 via a cable 10. The terminal controller 51 stores in advance the regular card information and passwords of all customers in association with each other, and the password verification process is performed through mutual processing with the control device 50.

With this terminal controller 51 and control device 50,
The verification device 6 described in the claims is realized.

The detailed configuration of the terminal device 5 is shown in FIG.
The external view is shown in FIG. 4.

The configuration of the terminal device 5 will be explained based on FIG.

This terminal device 5 is roughly divided into an input section 20 and an output section 31. 21 of the input unit 20 is a microprocessor;
A common bus 25 emerges from this microprocessor 21. 23 is a main storage device that stores programs, and is made up of RAM or ROM. Further, this main storage device (hereinafter referred to as "memory") 23 is provided with an address space for storing card information, password, etc. input based on operations by the customer.

24 is a so-called hand scanner that reads the card information recorded on the magnetic card 1. When a customer holds the magnetic card 1 and performs a reading operation, the hand scanner 24 reads the card information recorded on the magnetic stripe of the magnetic card 1. The card information is read and output to the microprocessor 21 via the common bus 25. Then, the microprocessor 21 stores this card information in a predetermined address space of the memory 23. This hand scanner 2 corresponds to the reading means 2 described in the claims. Reference numeral 29 is a keyboard for the customer to enter a personal identification number, and reference numeral 28 is a keyboard control unit 28 that outputs the personal identification number from the keyboard 29 to the microprocessor 21 via the common bus 25. This keyboard 29
and the keyboard control section 28 correspond to the input means 3 described in the claims. In addition, this keyboard control section 2
8 is a verification start command signal outputted by turning on the start switch 34 of the output section 31, and turning on the stop switch 35.
It also inputs a verification stop command signal that is output by operation. 22 is a liquid crystal display, and a microprocessor 21
This is for displaying the password received from the keyboard control unit 28 and operating instructions for the customer. When the teller turns on the start switch 35, the microprocessor 21 recognizes the verification start command signal via the keyboard control unit 28, displays a predetermined display on the liquid crystal display 22, and provides operational guidance to the customer. ing. Then, when the card information and PIN number are stored in the memory 23 based on the customer's operations on the keyboard 29 and hand scanner 24, the microprocessor 21 reads out the card information and PIN number stored in the memory 23. At the same time, this information is output to the communication control section 27. When the teller turns on the stop switch 36, the microprocessor 21 recognizes the verification stop command signal via the keyboard control unit 28, and interrupts the verification process at that point. Note that 36 is a backup switch. 27 is the communication control unit, which sends the card information and password received from the microprocessor 21 to the cable 32 and the connectors 33, 40.
, cable 41, and further has a function of transmitting the verification result to the control device 50 via the connector 42 and receiving the verification result from the control device 50. Reference numeral 30 denotes a lamp driving section, which operates the lamp 43. of the output section 31 based on the collation result that the microprocessor 21 receives from the control device 50 via the communication control section 2f.
44 is driven to turn on. Specifically, if the comparison can be confirmed, the lamp 43 is turned on, and if the comparison cannot be confirmed, the lamp 44 is turned on. The lamp driving section 30 and the lamps 43 and 44 correspond to the output means 7 described in the claims. Incidentally, numerals 45 to 47 are lamps for other purposes, and their explanations will be omitted. Reference numeral 26 denotes a power supply section that supplies power supply voltage to each section within the output section 20. This power supply unit 26 is turned on when the power switch 39 of the output unit 31 is turned ON10F.
Controlled by F operation.

Next, the operation of the password verification device having the above configuration will be explained based on FIGS. 2 and 3. However, the power switch 39 of the terminal device 5 is already in the ON state, and the microprocessor 21 is in a state of waiting for the card information to be entered into the hand scanner 24 and the password to be entered into the keyboard 29. shall be.

First, for example, the teller 14 connects the connector 42 of the terminal device 5 to the connection connector 81 and turns the start switch 34 to the OFF position.
N Operate. Note that the connector 42 of the terminal device 5 may be connected to the connection connector 82.

Therefore, when the customer 11 reads the card information recorded on the magnetic card 1 using the hand scanner 24 in accordance with the operating instructions displayed on the liquid crystal display 22, this card information is stored in the memory 23. It is stored in a predetermined address space. Further, when the customer 11 inputs a password from the keyboard 29 in accordance with the operation instructions on the liquid crystal display 22, the microprocessor 21 also stores this password in a predetermined address space of the memory 23 and displays the input password on the LCD 22. to be displayed. Therefore, the microprocessor 21 of the terminal device 5 reads out the card information and password stored in the memory 23 and outputs them to the communication control section 27. Then, the communication control unit 27 controls the microprocessor 21
The card information and PIN entered from the cable 41,
A connector 42, and a connecting connector 81 connected to the connector 42. Control device 5 via cable 19
Output to 0. When the control device 50 receives the card information and password from the terminal 5, it outputs the received card information and password to the terminal controller 31. The terminal controller 31 verifies whether the combination of the input card information and password matches a pre-stored combination of regular card information and password. Then, the terminal controller 51 outputs the comparison result to the terminal device 5 via the control device 50, cable 19, connection connector 81, and connector 42. Then, the terminal device 5 turns on the lamp 43 or the lamp 44 according to the received verification result.

Incidentally, at this time, the verification result may also be displayed on the liquid crystal display 22.

Therefore, for example, when the teller 16 checks the customer's 13's magnetic card 1 and PIN number, the teller 16 pulls out the terminal device 5 from the connecting connector 81 and moves it, connects it to the connecting connector 83 or 84, and performs the same operation. All you have to do is do this.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, a plurality of connectors for connecting a terminal device to a verification device are installed at predetermined positions of a counter, and the verification device is connected to one of the connection connectors. Since the cart information and PIN are received from the terminal device via the connecting connector, the terminal device is moved to the desired position of the counter and connected to one of the connecting connectors, and the card information and password are received. By receiving a password, it is possible to share a single terminal. As a result, equipment costs can be reduced,
Moreover, it is possible to provide a password verification device that can improve space usage efficiency.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the principle of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a system configuration diagram of a password verification device in an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a configuration diagram of the terminal device shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. FIG. 3 is an external view of the terminal device shown in FIG. 2; 1... Card 2... Reading means 3.
... Input means 4 ... Window counter 5 ...
・Terminal device 6... Verification device 7... Output means

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A reading means (2) for reading card information recorded on a customer's card (1) and an input means (3) for inputting a password for the card (1) registered in advance by the customer. and a terminal device (5) used at the counter (4).
), and a verification device (6) that receives the card information and PIN from the terminal (5) and verifies whether the combination of the received card information and PIN is a legitimate combination of card information and PIN. ), and an output means (7) for outputting the verification result verified by the verification device (6), wherein a plurality of connection connectors connect the terminal (5) to the verification device (6). (81 to 8n) are installed at predetermined positions of the counter (4), and the verification device (6) is connected to the terminal device (5) via one of the connectors (81 to 8n). A password verification device, characterized in that it receives the above-mentioned card information and a password.