KR20010017972A - Card approval apparatus for identifying an identification by a photograph and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A card approving apparatus confirming by a photograph and method thereof are provided to prevent a loss of card and a forgery by being transmitted photograph data corresponding to card information recorded in a card from an external server, thereby comparing and detecting the data to the card possession person. CONSTITUTION: An information providing server(10) compares a card information transmitted from a card reader(20) to current registrant card information, and offers the photograph of corresponding card possession person if the card is registrant. The card reader(20) reads card information and transmits the information to the information providing server(10), and displays photograph information and approval information transmitted from the information providing server(10) on a screen. The first communication network(30) connects the card reader(20) to the information providing server(10) for exchanging information interactively.

Description

Card approval apparatus for identifying an identification by a photograph and control method

The present invention relates to a card approval apparatus.

More specifically, the photo requesting the user to approve the card through the card reader using the photo information provided in response to the information recorded on the card to confirm the identity of the card holder, and to ask the card company for approval A card approval apparatus for checking and a control method thereof.

Recently, credit cards are rapidly spreading and more merchants can use the cards, so many people prefer to use them rather than cash.

Therefore, the above-mentioned merchants allow the user to pay the price using a card. In this case, the merchants are provided with a card reader connected to the card company by using a general telephone line.

The card reader reads the information of the card possessed by the user and inputs a payment and payment condition using a key button provided on the card reader, and is connected to the card company using a general telephone line. Then, the card company reads through the card reader and uses the transmitted card information to determine whether the information is registered with the card company.

As a result of the determination, when the received card information is registered information, the approval signal is transmitted to the card reader, and the card reader outputs the card approval signal through the display unit so that payment can be made.

However, as described above, in the case of the conventional card, even if the payment is made by someone other than the person, only the information read through the card is registered in the card company. There was a problem that can see the damage.

Therefore, in order to solve this problem, the card holder's photo is synthesized on the front of the card, or the card holder's signature is signed on the back of the card. have.

However, this method has a problem in that the composition state is not good, so the card holder can not easily be identified and can be easily forged.

In addition, the sign on the back of the card can be easily forged by a number of exercises, there is a problem that the cardholder can not fundamentally prevent damage when the card is lost.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to identify the identity of the card holder using the photo information provided in response to the information recorded on the card through the card reader to request the user to approve the card to solve the above problems, The present invention provides a card approval device and a method of controlling the same, which are confirmed by a picture that allows the company to request approval.

1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining an embodiment of a card approval apparatus for confirming with a photograph of the present invention;

2 is a schematic block diagram for explaining another embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 3 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the card approval apparatus to which the present invention is applied using a general telephone line,

Figure 4 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the card approval apparatus to which the present invention is applied using a fast transmission line,

5 is a flow chart for explaining the operation of the card approval apparatus of the present invention using a pay-as-you-go system.

* Description of Signs of Main Parts of Drawings *

10: Information server

20: card reader

30, 31: communication network

40: PC

The apparatus of the present invention for achieving the above object is an information providing server for comparing the card information input from the outside with the currently registered card information and providing a picture of the holder as information, and the card information A card reader which reads and transmits the information to the information providing server and displays the photo information and the approval information transmitted from the information providing server on the screen, and connects the card reader and the information providing server to exchange information with each other. It characterized in that it comprises a communication network.

Another embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above object is an information providing server for providing a picture of the holder as information in the case of a registered card by comparing the card information input from the outside with the currently registered card information, The card information transmitted from the card is transmitted to the information providing server, and a PC displaying on the screen the photo information and the approval information transmitted from the information providing server is connected to the PC, and the card information is read and transmitted to the PC. It characterized in that it comprises a card reader and a second communication network for connecting the PC and the information providing server so as to exchange information between each other.

The method of the present invention for achieving the above object comprises the steps of (1) determining whether a card is entered into the card reader, (2) reading and inputting card information recorded on the card, and (3) communication network Connecting to the information providing server through the (4) determining whether there is an approval signal and the picture data transmitted from the information providing server, and (5) a picture when the approval signal and the picture data exist from the information providing server. And (6) determining whether or not a confirmation signal is input by the user, and (7) when the confirmation signal is input, displaying the approval signal on the display unit to provide information. Characterized in that the process of releasing the connection with the server.

Another method of the present invention for achieving the above object is, (A) determining whether the card is input to the card reader, (B) reading the card information recorded on the card and the information providing server through the communication network and (C) determining whether there is photo data transmitted from the information providing server; (D) displaying photo on the screen of the display unit if photo data exists from the information providing server; E) determining whether the confirmation signal is input by the user, (F) displaying the approval signal on the display unit when the confirmation signal is input, and performing the approval after reading the approval signal, and (G) Characterized in that the process of releasing the connection with the information providing server.

Another method of the present invention for achieving the above object is (a) determining whether the card is entered into the card reader, (b) determining whether the information entered into the room by the administrator, ( c) When the information of entrance is input, access the information providing server through the Internet and transmit the card information. If there is a matching picture information according to the card information, it is judged whether the picture information is the same as the card holder and start using the card. Record the time and process, and (d) if the information is not entered, it is determined whether the information is entered, and if the departure, the settlement data and picture data received from the information providing server to confirm and then confirm the confirmation signal And it is characterized in that consisting of the process of receiving and receiving the approval decision signal.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining an embodiment of a card approval apparatus confirmed by the inventors photo.

As shown, in the case of a registered card by comparing the card information transmitted from the card reader 20 with the currently registered card information, the information providing server 10 for providing information of the holder as information, and the card information A card reader 20 for reading and transmitting the information to the information providing server 10 and displaying the photo information and the approval information transmitted from the information providing server 10 on the screen, and the card reader 20 and the information providing server ( It consists of a first communication network (30) connecting the 10 to exchange information with each other.

Here, the first communication network is a general public line network (PSTN).

2 is a schematic block diagram illustrating another embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, in the case of a registered card by comparing the card information transmitted from the PC 40 with the currently registered card information, the information providing server 10 and card reader 20 to provide a picture of the holder as information; PC 40 for transmitting the information of the card input from the information providing server 10, and displays on the screen the photo information and approval information transmitted from the information providing server 10, and connected to the PC 40 And a second communication network connecting the card reader 20 for reading information of the card and transmitting the card information to the PC 40 so that the PC 40 and the information providing server 10 can exchange information with each other. 31).

Here, the second communication network 31 is the Internet.

On the other hand, the information providing server 10 applied in the present invention is a card company, and when issuing a card, a picture of the card holder is scanned and stored together with the card information, and then transmitted through a general public network or the Internet. Send on request.

In addition, the information providing server 10 is a server having only photo data, it is also possible to use a national computer network main computer having all the photo data generated while replacing the current resident card with an electronic resident card as an information providing server.

With reference to the accompanying drawings the operation of the card approval apparatus for confirming with a picture according to the present invention configured as described above will be described in more detail.

The first embodiment is a case in which the card reader 20 is directly connected to the information providing server 10 which transmits a picture by using the general public line network 30. Referring to FIG. 3, the card reader 20 is first shown. It is determined whether the card is input to (S310).

As a result of determination, the card reader 20 reads the card information recorded in the card when the card is input (S315), and transmits the received card information to the information providing server 10. It connects to the information providing server 10 through (S320).

When the card information of the card is provided to the information providing server 10 after the connection with the information providing server 10, the information providing server 10 compares the received card information with the registered information and registers the received information. In the case of information, the approval signal is transmitted to the card reader 20 together with the photo data corresponding to the information.

At this time, the card reader 20 determines whether the approval signal and the picture data transmitted from the information providing server 10 exists (S325), and if the approval signal and the picture data transmitted from the information providing server 10 exist, the picture. And whether or not approval is displayed on the screen of the display unit (not shown in the figure) (S330).

Then, the card reader 20 determines whether or not the confirmation signal is input by the user (S335), and if the confirmation signal is input to display the approval signal (S340) on the display that was connected to the information providing server 10 that the Release (S345).

If the predetermined time elapses without any signal such as photo data and an approval signal or a disapproval signal from the information providing server 10 in step S325, the card reader 20 outputs an error message (S350). Then, the process is performed again from the process of determining whether the card is input again (S310).

When the confirmation signal is not input in step S335, an error message indicating that the card holder and the transmitted picture data do not match is transmitted to the information providing server 10, and then the step S345 is performed.

The second embodiment is a case where the card reader 20 is connected to the information providing server 10 for transmitting a picture using the Internet 31 and the PC 40. According to the accompanying drawings, first, the card reader ( 20 determines whether a card is input (S410).

As a result of the determination, when a card is input to the card reader 20, the card reader 20 reads the card information recorded on the card and transmits it to the PC 40.

Then, the PC 40 connects to the information providing server 10 through the Internet 31 to transmit the information received from the card reader 20 to the information providing server 10 (S415).

When the PC 40 and the information providing server 10 are connected as described above, the PC 40 determines whether there is photo data transmitted from the information providing server 10 (S420). As a result of determination, when there is photo data transmitted from the information providing server 10, the photo is displayed on the screen of the monitor provided in the PC 40 (S425).

At this time, the PC 40 determines whether the user's confirmation signal is input according to the picture displayed on the monitor (S430), and when the confirmation signal is input, the approval operation such as displaying an approval signal on the screen of the monitor. After performing (S435) and whether the approval is read according to the user's input (S440).

When the approval is read in this way, the PC 40 completes all the processes for the input card, and releases the state connected with the information providing server 10 (S445).

If the predetermined time elapses without any signal such as photo data and an approval signal or a disapproval signal from the information providing server 10 in step S420, the PC 40 outputs an error message on the screen ( S450) and then the process is performed again to determine whether another signal is input from the card reader 20 (S410).

When the confirmation signal is not input in step S430, an error message indicating that the card holder and the transmitted picture data do not match is transmitted to the information providing server 10, and then step S445 is performed.

Lastly, when the present invention is implemented with a pay-as-you-go system using a card in a place such as a PC room, a game room, a karaoke room, a taxi, or the like, referring to FIG. 5, the card reader ( In step 20), it is determined whether a card is input (S510), and it is determined whether information of entering a room is input by an administrator (S515).

As a result of determination, when the information of entrance is input, the PC 40 connects to the information providing server 10 through the Internet 31 (S520) and transmits card information.

The information providing server 10 compares the card information with the registered card information when the card information is received from the PC 40 through the Internet 31 as described above, and receives the received card information when the card information is registered. The picture data corresponding to the received card information is transmitted to the PC 40 and displayed on the screen (S525).

Then, the PC 40 determines whether the user's confirmation signal for informing the PC 40 that the picture information displayed on the screen is the same as the card holder and the face is input (S535). If it is determined that the confirmation signal is input, the start time of use of the card is recorded (S540).

On the other hand, if the determination result of the process (S515) is not input information is determined whether or not the information is entered (S555), and in the case of leaving the PC 40 is the information providing server 10 via the Internet (31) After re-connecting (S560) and determines whether the settlement data and the picture data is transmitted from the information providing server 10 (S565).

If the settlement data and the photo data are transmitted from the information providing server 10, the display unit 40 displays the settlement data and the photo data on the screen of the monitor (S565). S575).

As a result of the determination, when the reconfirmation signal and the approval decision signal are input, the amount is settled (S580) and output on the screen of the monitor. Otherwise, after additional confirmation, the amount is settled (S585) and displayed on the screen of the monitor. .

At this time, in the above-described process (S525) or process 565, if a predetermined time has passed without the photo data transmitted from the information providing server 10, the PC 40 outputs an error message on the screen (S545). The process of determining whether another signal is input from the card reader 20 is performed again (S510).

When the confirmation signal is not input in step S535, an error message indicating that the card holder and the transmitted photo data do not match is transmitted to the information providing server 10 and then terminated.

Therefore, as described above, the present invention provides an effect of easily coping with card loss or forgery by allowing the user to discriminate the picture data corresponding to the card information recorded on the card from the external server to check the card data. .

Although described above with reference to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art will be variously modified and changed within the scope of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention described in the claims below It will be appreciated.

Claims (5)

An information providing server configured to compare card information input from the outside with current registered card information and provide a picture of the holder as information; A card reader that reads information of the card and transmits the information to the information providing server and displays on the screen the photo information and the approval information transmitted from the information providing server; And And a first communication network connecting the card reader and the information providing server to exchange information with each other. An information providing server configured to compare card information input from the outside with current registered card information and provide a picture of the holder as information; PC for transmitting the information of the card input from the outside to the information providing server, and displays the picture information and the approval information transmitted from the information providing server on the screen; A card reader connected to the PC and reading card information and transmitting the card information to the PC; And And a second communication network connecting the PC and the information providing server to exchange information with each other. (1) determining whether a card is input to the card reader; (2) reading the card information recorded on the card and receiving it; (3) accessing an information providing server through a communication network; (4) determining whether there is an approval signal and picture data transmitted from the information providing server; (5) displaying a picture and approval on the screen when an approval signal and picture data exist from the information providing server; (6) determining whether a confirmation signal is input by the user; And (7) When the confirmation signal is input, the card approval method for confirming the picture using the public public network, characterized in that the process of releasing the connection with the information providing server after displaying the approval signal on the screen. (A) determining whether a card is input to the card reader; (B) reading the card information recorded on the card and accessing the information providing server through a communication network; (C) determining whether there is photo data transmitted from the information providing server; (D) displaying the picture on the screen when the picture data transmitted from the information providing server exists; (E) determining whether a confirmation signal is input by the user; And (F) when the confirmation signal is input, displaying the approval signal on the screen, performing the approval operation, and then reading the approval status; And (G) Card approval method for confirming a picture using a dedicated line characterized in that the process of releasing the connection with the information providing server. (a) determining whether a card is input with a card reader; (b) determining whether the information of entrance is input by the administrator; (c) When the information of entrance is entered, the card information is transmitted to the information providing server through the Internet, and when there is a matching picture information according to the card information, it is determined whether the picture information is the same as the card holder and the use of the card. Record the start time and process; And (d) If the information of entrance is not input, it is determined whether the information of departure is input. If the information of settlement is received and displayed from the information providing server, if it is displayed, it is checked and then the re-confirmation signal and the approval decision signal are input. Card approval method according to the pay-as-you-go method characterized in that the process of receiving and paying.