KR20040034423A - Automatic identity certification device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An automatic authentication system for recognizing an ID card is provided to sell products for adults in a vending machine by confirming the truth of the ID card and judging a user's age. CONSTITUTION: An automatic authentication system for recognizing an ID card includes a communication unit(112), a card recognition unit(111), a storage unit(117), the first recognition unit(115), an identification unit(118), and a motor control unit(116). The communication unit(112) is connected to a main control unit of a vending machine in order to transmit or receive the identification information. The card recognition unit(111) recognizes an inputting state of a smart card, reads the information of the smart card, and transfers the read information to the main controller. The storage unit(117) stores the authentication information and the adult authentication information. The first ID card recognition unit(115) recognizes an inputting state of the first ID card and detects the surface information of the first ID card. The identification recognition unit(118) confirming the truth of the first ID card and judging a user's age by using the surface information, the ID card authentication information, and the adult authentication information. The motor control unit(116) opens a corresponding inlet according to a control command of the main controller.

Description

Automatic identity certification device

The present invention relates to the field of identification authentication technology in unmanned sales counters or vending machines, such as cigarette vending machines, liquor vending machines, adult performance ticketing machines, and other adult authenticators, in particular, identification cards (IC cards including smart cards, ID cards, ID cards, etc.). The present invention relates to an automatic identification device capable of determining the authenticity of a driver's license, etc., and authenticating an adult (19 years of age or older under the Civil Law or Juvenile Protection Act) by reading the data recorded on the identification card.

Currently, products that require adult certification, such as cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, and tickets for adult performances, are legally prohibited from being sold to young people under the age of 19 under the Civil Code or the Juvenile Protection Act.

Therefore, when selling a product that requires adult certification, the buyer is required to present an identification card so that the seller can visually confirm the identification card or the seller visually checks the buyer's appearance, so that the buyer is required Sell the goods.

Although the increase in labor costs and advances in technology have resulted in the widespread use of unmanned kiosks or vending machines that can be sold at any place and at any time, legal regulations (i.e., mandatory certification in the sale of products requiring adult certification). And the limitations of authentication technology, there are very limited locations where unmanned merchandise or vending machines for adult products sold are installed.

Here, if you look at the limitations of the authentication technology, the identification card identification machine developed so far is not the identity of the identification card, but the level of reading the date of birth recorded on the identification card to check the adult status, it is difficult to distinguish the low-counterfeited identification card actually Or, it was difficult to apply to the vending machine, the price was high, and it was only applicable to the limited ID card, making it difficult to use the complex ID card. Therefore, it was difficult to check the new ID card without replacing the module when using another ID card. That is, since the ID is applied to an unmanned sales stand or a vending machine, a situation may occur in which the unmanned sales stand or the vending machine cannot be used even though the buyer has various IDs.

Therefore, if a wider range of identification cards are available, and an easy-to-use and cheaper adult certifier is applied, it is expected that sales of products requiring adult certification can be made regardless of the location, time and type of identification.

The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, to determine the authenticity of various types of identification (IC card, smart card including smart card, ID card, resident registration card, driver's license, etc.), and to read the data recorded on the identification card The purpose is to provide an automatic identity authentication device for authenticating the adult.

1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an automatic identification device according to the present invention.

Figure 2a and 2b is a perspective view and a top view showing a state in which the identification card identification unit and the smart card reader unit is coupled to the adapter.

3 is a perspective view of the adapter in detail.

4A and 4B are a perspective view and a top view of the smart card reader unit in detail.

5a and 5b are a perspective view and a side view showing in detail the chip contact unit provided in the smart card reader unit.

6 is a side view showing in detail the card fixing unit.

Figure 7 is a perspective view showing in detail the identification card identification unit.

8 is a perspective view showing a sensing element provided in the identification card identification unit.

9 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the automatic identification device according to the present invention.

10a and 10b are a perspective view and a side view showing in detail the internal structure of FIG.

11 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of an automatic identification device according to the present invention.

12 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a connection state between an automatic identification device and a main controller (VMC) according to the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawing

111: smart card recognition unit 112: communication unit

113: motor driver 114: motor

115: first identification card recognition unit 116: control unit

117: storage unit 118: second identification card recognition unit

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an identity authentication device of a vending machine, comprising: communication means for communicating with a main controller of the vending machine to transmit and receive identification information for sale of goods; Card recognition means for recognizing a contact of a smart card introduced through one inlet of the vending machine, reading the information of the smart card, and transmitting the information of the smart card to the main controller through the communication means; Storage means for storing identification card authentication information and adult authentication information for sale of goods; First identification card recognition means for recognizing a contact of a first identification card of the same size as the smart card received through the one inlet and detecting surface information of the first identification card in parallel with the card recognition means; Identification means for comparing the first identification surface information with the identification identification information and the adult identification information to determine the authenticity of the first identification card and for verifying whether the first identification user is an adult; And a motor control means for controlling the opening and closing of the inlet by driving the motor under the control of the main controller.

In addition, the present invention recognizes the contact of the second identification card of a different size with the smart card that is inserted through the other entrance, detects the surface information of the second identification card and transmits to the identification means, in the identification means And a second identification card recognition means for comparing the second identification card surface information with the identification card authentication information and the adult identification information to determine the authenticity of the second identification card and to verify whether the second identification card user is an adult. Characterized in that made.

On the other hand, the present invention, in the identity authentication device of the vending machine, the entrance portion is exposed to the outside, and having at least one slot for guiding the receipt of the identification card or card; A smart card reader unit for reading information input to the smart card; An identification card identification unit for acquiring the surface information of the identification card and comparing the identification card authentication information and adult authentication information previously stored to determine the authenticity of the identification card and authenticating the identity of the user of the identification card; And an adapter which mounts the smart card reader unit and the identification unit to the unit mounting unit provided for each, electrically connects through each connector, and connects each unit to the inlet unit. do.

The present invention checks the authenticity of various identification cards (such as smart cards, IC cards, ID cards, resident registration cards, driver's licenses, etc.) at unmanned merchandise or vending machines, other adult authenticators, and reads the data recorded on each identification card to determine whether or not it is an adult. I want to judge. At this time, the authenticity of the identification card is discriminated using the anti-counterfeiting element inherent in each identification card and the displayed data, and the adult is judged using the data recorded on each identification card. Change the data and save it in the storage unit (Serial EEPROM) for continued use. Therefore, it is possible to cope with when a new identification card is issued by reading the reference data from the storage unit (Serial EEPROM) using a personal computer or changing to newer reference data.

To this end, the present invention uses a light emitting diode (LED) as a light source and a photo diode or other discriminating elements (for example, photo transistors, other optical sensors, etc.) as sensors. The identification card is read and compared with reference data (identification card authentication information and adult authentication information) stored in the storage unit (Serial EEPROM) to verify identity (identity of identity card and adult authentication). It also recognizes UV patterns when using UV and visible filters using UV LEDs instead of LEDs, and uses identity or infrared sensors to verify identity (identity of identity cards and Adult certification) is also available.

The identification device of the present invention can also be used alone as a smart card reader function, at least one card insertion port to use a wide range of ID cards, such as driver's license, ID card, resident registration card, or other IC card, smart card and smart It is noted that multiple ID cards of the same size as the card and ID cards of different widths than the smart card can be combined or separated.

The above objects, features and advantages will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, the mechanical characteristics of the automatic identification device according to the present invention installed in the vending machine, etc. will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 10 for clarity, and the detailed operation thereof will be described later.

1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of an automatic identification device according to the present invention.

The automatic identification device according to the present invention is a complex structure of an adult authenticator and a smart card reader using ID cards, ID cards, ID cards, driver's licenses, and the like, such as cigarette vending machines, liquor vending machines, adult performance ticket issuing machines, etc. It can be used at a dealer or vending machine or other adult certifier, and has a wide range of ID cards (such as smart cards, ID cards, ID cards, resident registration cards, driver's licenses, etc.), and identification (identity of ID card and adult authentication). The reference data (identification card authentication data, adult authentication data, etc.) used in the storage is stored in the storage unit (Serial EEPROM), and even if any identification card is inserted (inserted), the variable and the reference data can be changed and used continuously.

In this case, the LED is used as a light source and a photo diode or other discriminating element (for example, a photo transistor or other optical sensor) is used as a sensor. Identification is verified (identity of identity card and adult certification) by comparison with the reference data stored in. It also recognizes UV patterns when using UV and visible filters using UV LEDs instead of LEDs, and uses identity or infrared sensors to verify identity (identity of identity cards and Adult certification) is also available.

As shown in the figure, the automatic identification device according to the present invention, the entrance portion having at least one slot (card or ID card opening) 21 which is exposed to the outside of the vending machine, etc. and guides the identification card or card insertion 20, the smart card reader unit 40 which reads the information input to the smart card, and the authenticity and adult status of the identification card (IC card, ID card, national ID card, driver's license, etc.) other than the smart card is determined. The identification card 50, the smart card reader unit 40 and the identification card 50, the adapter 30 is mounted and connected to the inlet 20.

This structure, in which the smart card reader unit 40 and the identification card verification unit 50 are mounted on the adapter 30, is a kind of smart card or ID card (IC card, ID card, social security card, driver's license, etc.) to be read or verified. Accordingly, even when the position of the IC chip is changed, there is an advantage that the modified unit can be mounted and used.

The state in which the ID card identification unit 50 and the smart card reader unit 40 are coupled to the adapter 30 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B.

As illustrated in FIG. 1, when the removal unit 20 is removed from FIG. 1, the smart card reader unit 40 and the identification card identification unit 50 are stacked on each other and mounted on the adapter 30. At this time, the smart card reader unit 40 may be fixed to be detachable to the adapter 30 by the one-touch rocker 41.

Here, one side of the smart card reader unit 40 may further include a card fixing unit 60 for fixing the card when the smart card is completely inserted and the information of the smart card is read.

First, the adapter 30 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3 as follows.

As shown in the figure, one side of the adapter 30 is formed with a coupling portion for fixing with the inlet 20, the other side is equipped with a unit for mounting the smart card reader unit 40 and identification card unit 50 The addition is formed.

In addition, a passage is formed in the adapter 30 so as to pass the card from the slot 21 of the inlet 20 to the unit mounting side, and the card flows through the passage.

In addition, the unit mounting portion is provided with male connectors 32 and 33, respectively, to be electrically connected to the circuit on each unit.

Here, the first and second male connectors 32 and 33 are coupled in pairs with the first and second female connectors 42 and 52 provided in the corresponding portions of the units 40 and 50. At this time, the male and female positions of the adapter 30 and the connector of each unit 40 and 50 may be interchanged. This connector coupling allows each unit 40, 50 and a main body such as a vending machine equipped with an automatic identification device according to the present invention to be electrically connected to exchange power, drive signals, and read information.

Now, the smart card reader unit 40 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 4A and 4B.

As shown in the figure, the smart card reader unit 40 includes a chip contact unit having a chip contactor 46 that contacts the IC chip of the inserted skat card and reads the inputted information. It may be further provided with a card fixing unit 60 which is fully inserted to fix the card when the IC chip of the card and the chip contactor 46 are in contact.

In this case, the chip contact unit and the card fixing unit 60 may be supported through one frame, and the card is inserted into the smart card reader unit 40 from the slot 21 of the inlet 20 at the front end of the frame. A card guide 44 for guiding is formed, and an inlet switch 45 is provided at the rear end of the card guide 44 to detect that the card enters into the smart card reader unit 40.

The chip contact unit provided in the smart card reader unit 40 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 5A and 5B. The chip contact unit includes a first PCB 43 and an adapter on one side of the first PCB 43. A first female connector 42 corresponding to the first male connector 32 provided in the unit mounting portion 30 is provided.

The chip contactor 46 may be connected to the first PCB 43, and an end switch 47 may be provided at the innermost end of the card A to detect the insertion of the card A to the end.

In addition, at least one through part 431 is formed in the first PCB 43. Through the penetrating portion 431, the sensing element or the like from the outside of the smart card reader unit 40 (preferably, the identification card confirmation unit 50 stacked with the smart card reader unit 40) to the surface of the card A or the like. Light by the sensing element is passed to read information on the surface of the card A (see FIG. 8 below).

Therefore, through the penetrating portion 431 of the smart card reader unit 40, the identification card unit 50 verifies whether the identity card (IC card, ID card, national ID card, driver's license, etc.) of the same size as the smart card A is authentic. And adulthood. Therefore, the smart card A that can be inserted into the slot 21 of the inlet 20 is equally applied to an ID card (IC card, ID card, ID card, driver's license, etc.) of the same size as the smart card A. To reveal.

The card fixing unit 60 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 6. When the chip contact unit needs to fix the card A while reading information stored in an IC chip, a smart card reader unit ( One side of the 40 may further include a card fixing unit (60). That is, the card fixing unit 60 is modular, and can be removed if unnecessary.

As shown in the figure, the card fixing unit 60 is horizontally connected to the motor 61, the transmission gear 62 connected to the rotation shaft of the motor 61, the transmission gear 62 driven by receiving a predetermined signal A connecting bar 63 for reciprocating motion and simultaneously operating a card holding detection switch, and a rotating member which rotates vertically about the axis 644 by horizontal movement of the connecting bar 63 to fix or release the card A. FIG. (64).

Rotating member 64 is separated into an input unit 641 receiving a horizontal movement from the connecting bar 63 and an output unit 642 for fixing the card, they are connected to one shaft 644 and a spring (between them) By providing 643, it can be formed so that the fixing of the card A can be forcibly released when a predetermined force or more is applied to the card A. FIG.

On the other hand, the identification card identification unit 50 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG.

As shown in the figure, the identification card unit 50 has a second female connector 52 corresponding to the second male connector 33 of the adapter 30 at the front end portion mounted to the unit mounting portion of the adapter 30. Equipped. In addition, the identification card unit 50 includes at least one sensing element unit provided toward the smart card reader unit 40 at the lower side.

Looking at the sensing device provided in the identification card unit 50 in more detail with reference to Figure 8, the sensing device unit is provided on the PCB, that is, the second PCB (53) of the identification card unit 50, LED and photo At least one sensing element (54, 55) for identifying information on the surface of the identification card using the light, such as TR and its housing, as described above, the penetration formed on the first PCB 43 of the chip contact unit The unit 431 detects surface information of the identification card B or the card.

As described above, the automatic identification device according to the present invention can also be used alone as a smart card reader function, at least one card insertion port so that a wide range of ID cards can be used, such as a driver's license, ID card, social security card, or other IC card. By using a smart card, an ID card having the same size as that of the smart card and an ID card having a different width than that of the smart card may be combined or separated, and the ID card insertion slot 122 is provided separately from the smart card insertion slot 121 as shown in FIG. 9. Thus, through this ID card slot 122, for example, a wider ID card than a smart card can be used in parallel. As described above, not only a smart card but also an ID (such as a driver's license) may be inserted into the smart card insertion slot 121.

Looking at this in more detail with reference to Figure 10a and 10b, unlike the above-described embodiment, the smart card reader unit may be provided on the upper side, the identification card identification unit may be provided on the lower side. At this time, the lower identification card identification unit has a roller 231 for transferring the ID card inserted into the insertion hole 222 through the ID card insertion slot 122, the encoder drive gear 232 that rotates at the same time as the roller 231, The encoder 233 and the encoder sensor 234 which are driven by the rotation of the drive gear 232 to measure the transfer distance of the inserted ID card may be provided. The identification card identification unit may further include an imaging device (CCD) capable of scanning information such as date of birth described on the identification card surface.

Now, the configuration of the automatic identification device according to the present invention and its detailed operation process will be described.

1 to 10, the present invention has a module form, the module is a coin inlet or vending machine, such as cigarette vending machine, liquor vending machine, adult performance ticket issuing machine, vending machine, other adult authenticator, etc. Or it can be installed instead of the bill slot.

Buzzer is installed on each ID card discrimination PCB (43,53), and in case of counterfeit ID card, it sounds a beep ("beep beep") and prevents vending machine operation, guides the card in front and prevents burnout by impact. Receiving the smart card, other identification card through the inlet 20 for protection, it is possible to install a lamp (red, green) indicating the operating state.

Referring to FIG. 11, the automatic identification device according to the present invention, information for identification information for sale of goods by communicating with a main control unit (VMC: Vending Machine Cotroller) such as an unmanned sales desk, a vending machine, or another adult authenticator. The smart card is received through the communication unit 112 for transmitting and receiving, and through an inlet (slot 21 of FIG. 1 and smart card insertion slot 121 of FIG. 9) such as an unmanned sales desk or a vending machine or other adult authenticator. The smart card recognition unit 111 recognizes the contact, reads the information of the corresponding smart card, and transmits the information to the VMC through the communication unit 112, identification card authentication information (forgery confirmation information), and adult authentication information for sale of goods ( In parallel with the storage unit (Serial EEPROM) 117, which stores the date of birth, and the smart card recognition unit 111, the single inlet (slot 21 of FIG. 1 and the smart card insertion slot 121 of FIG. 9). Being through)) The first ID card recognition unit 115 for recognizing the contact of the first ID card of the same size as the smart card to be detected, and to detect the surface information of the first ID card, and stored in the first ID card surface information and storage unit 117 A control unit (MPU: Micro Processor Unit) (116) for determining whether the first identification card is authentic and comparing the identification card identification information with the adult authentication information, and verifying the authenticity of the first identification card user, under the control of the VMC, A motor driver that controls the motor 114 (61 of FIG. 6) to open and close the corresponding inlet (the slot 21 of FIG. 1 and the smart card insertion slot 121 or the identification card insertion slot 122 of FIG. 9) 113). In addition, the smart card is inserted through the other entrance (identification card insertion slot 122 of FIG. 9) and recognizes the contact of the second identification card of a different size, detects the surface information of the second identification card and transmits it to the control unit 116. Thus, the controller 116 compares the second ID surface information with the ID authentication information and the adult authentication information stored in the storage unit 117 to determine the authenticity of the second ID card and to authenticate the adult status of the second ID card user. The second identification card recognition unit 118 to further include.

Identification card authentication information (counterfeit confirmation information) and adult authentication information (date of birth information, etc.) stored in the storage unit (Serial EEPROM) 117 are used for identification (identity of identity card and adult authentication) As the reference data to be changed, the communication unit 112 may be changed to a PC, a notebook, or the like, and new data may also be input.

Also, the first and second ID card recognition units 118 use LEDs as light sources and photo diodes or other discriminating elements (eg, photo transistors, other optical sensors, etc.) as sensors. Read the ID surface information. This identification card surface information can be compared with identification card authentication information (false check information) stored in the storage unit 117 and adult authentication information (date of birth information, etc.) for sale of goods to determine the authenticity of the ID card and to authenticate the adult status. have. In addition, instead of LEDs, UV (UV) LEDs can be used to recognize UV patterns when using UV sensors and visible light filters, and magnetic or infrared (IR) sensors can also be used.

The smart card recognition unit 111 to the smart card reader unit 40 of Figure 1, the first identification card recognition unit 115 to the identification card identification unit 50 of Figure 1, the second identification card recognition unit 118 10 is mounted in the identification card identification unit of FIG. 10, and the motor driver 113 and the motor 114 are the inlets (the slot 21 of FIG. 1 and the smart card insertion slot 121 or the identification card insertion slot 122 of FIG. 9). It is mounted one by one. The main controller (MPU) 116, the storage (SerialEEPROM) 117, and the communication unit 112 manages each unit to perform a process required for identification.

For reference, the main control unit such as the smart card recognition unit 111, the control unit (MPU) 116, the motor driver 113 and the unmanned sales desk or vending machine, other adult authenticator of the automatic identification authentication device according to the present invention ( The connection type through the communication unit 112 between the VMC is as shown in FIG.

In order to facilitate the understanding, the automatic identification authentication device according to the present invention will be described by dividing the identification process by the smart card and identification process by the identification card other than the smart card.

First, look at the identification process by the smart card as follows.

The smart card reader unit 40 has a structure that can be easily attached to and detached from the adapter 30. The configuration of the smart card reader unit 40 includes a chip contact unit including a chip contactor 46 to which the IC chip of the smart card contacts. The chip contact unit is configured in a slide type to increase the contact reliability of the smart card and the chip contactor 46. The chip contact unit has a card contact when someone inserts the card by simply manipulating the inside for criminal activity. It has a guide on both sides to keep it from going in and has a structure that is open so that it can automatically fall down when the card is inserted even when a piece of paper is contained in the smart card reader unit 40.

When the card enters the smart card reader unit 40, the card is locked by the card fixing unit 60 to prevent the card from being ejected. The card fixing unit 60 is provided with a spring 643 so as to be pulled out by a predetermined force to prevent the card from being pulled out due to a failure of the motor 61 or the like. In addition, there is a rocker 41 for mounting the smart card reader unit 40 to the adapter 30, through which the smart card reader unit 40 can be easily attached and detached to the adapter 30.

Looking at the operation when the smart card is entered into the smart card reader unit 40, first, the smart card is introduced through the slot 21 (or the smart card insertion slot 121 of FIG. 9) of the inlet 20 When the entrance switch 45 is turned on by the card guide unit 44, this is notified to the vending machine main control unit VMC.

Subsequently, when the card enters through both guides of the chip contact unit and enters the end portion of the chip contact unit, the chip contact unit is advanced like the smart card. At this time, when the chip contact unit and the smart card come to the end to read the position, the end switch 47 is turned on, and informs the VMC of the smart card insertion through the first PCB 43 and the first female connector 42. Given. At this time, the smart card recognition unit 111 of the first PCB 43 recognizes that the inserted card is a smart card, and informs it to the VMC.

On the other hand, when the VMC sends an electric signal to return the motor 61 (114 in FIG. 11) in the direction in which the entrance of the smart card is closed, the motor driver 113 in the smart card reader unit 40 causes the motor 61 to be rotated. (111 of FIG. 11), and the rotation member 64 of the card fixing unit 60 fixes the smart card, and at the same time, the connecting bar 63 operates the card fixing detection switch to generate the first operating signal. The female connector 42 informs the VMC. The VMC then sends a control signal to stop the motor rotation, and the motor driver 113 in the smart card reader unit 40 stops the operation of the motor 61 (114 in FIG. 11) in accordance with the control signal.

From this time, the VMC reads and writes the smart card, reads the information on the smart card, determines the authenticity of the smart card, and authenticates the adult of the smart card user. When the operation is finished, the motor 61 (114 in Fig. 11) is rotated in the direction in which the entrance of the smart card is opened so that the motor 61 (114 in Fig. 11) is turned in the smart card reader unit 40 which receives this signal. The motor driver 113 drives the motor 61 (114 of FIG. 11). Accordingly, when the entrance of the smart card is opened, the card fixed detection switch of the connection bar 63 is turned off, the VMC recognizes this, stops the motor 61 (114 in Fig. 11) and informs the user that all operations have been completed. To draw. At this time, when the smart card is pulled out, the end switch 47 is turned off, and the chip contact unit is returned to its original position by the spring 643. When the card is completely pulled out, the end switch 47 is turned off until the entrance switch 45 is completed.

Here, the information read from the smart card recognition unit 111 with respect to the smart card is reported to the VMC through the communication unit 112. Therefore, the VMC may read the information on the smart card to determine the authenticity of the smart card and to authenticate whether the smart card user is an adult.

Now, look at the identification process by the identification card other than the smart card as follows.

An ID other than the smart card may include an ID card having the same size as the smart card and an ID card having a different width from the smart card. The same size ID card may be the slot 21 of FIG. 1 or the smart card insertion slot 121 as shown in FIG. 9. Through 21 (FIG. 1), different width IDs can be inserted through ID entry slot 122.

Therefore, when an ID of the same size as the smart card is inserted through the slot 21 or the smart card insertion slot 121 (21 in Fig. 1), the entrance switch 45 is turned on by the card guide 44, Notified to Vending Machine Main Control (VMC).

Subsequently, when the card enters through both guides of the chip contact unit and enters the end portion of the chip contact unit, the chip contact unit advances like an identification card. At this time, when the chip contact unit and the identification card comes in to the end and the position to read it, the end switch 47 is turned on, and informs the VMC of the insertion of the identification card through the second PCB 53 and the second female connector 52. . At this time, the first identification card recognition unit 115 of the second PCB 53 recognizes that the identification card is inserted through the sensing element, and informs it to the VMC.

When the first identification card recognition unit 115 recognizes that the identification card (for example, a driver's license) of the same size as the smart card other than the smart card, the identification card sensed by the first identification card recognition unit 115 in the control unit 116 The surface information of is compared with the standard data stored in the storage unit 117 to discriminate the authenticity of the identification card. In this case, the sensing method uses sensing elements 54 and 55 composed of two LEDs and one Photo_TR as shown in FIG. 8 attached to the second PCB 53, and the control unit 116 The identification of the letter part (or pattern) of the identification part and the amount of reflected hologram are measured to determine the authenticity.

Here, the two LEDs are inclined at 45 degrees in different directions, so that the values detected when the first LED is turned on and the values detected when the second LED is turned on are unique parameters of the hologram of the identification card measured by the experiment. When it satisfies (Accept), the set parameter can be modified so that it can be arbitrarily modified as the displacement parameter according to the change of environment.

Here, the identification result (identity of identity card and adult authentication) in the control unit 116 is reported to the VMC through the communication unit 112.

For better understanding, the identification process of the identification card in the identification card unit 50 will be described in more detail as follows.

When the driver's license of the same size as the smart card is inserted through the slot 21 (or the smart card insertion slot 121) of the inlet 20, the entrance switch 45 is turned on by the card guide 44, Power is supplied to the main controller. When the power is supplied, the control unit (MPU) 116 is operated to set Start_I * to 0 to inform the VMC via the communication unit (strictly VMC interface connector) 112 and from the storage unit (Serial EEPROM) 117. Read the variables required for MPU operation.

In addition, the light generated from the LED in the first ID recognition unit 115 is reflected from the surface of the driver's license and the photodiode is received by the photodiode and amplified to an appropriate level, and then the analog input port of the control unit (MPU) 116. Add to In addition, it uses UV LED instead of LED to recognize UV pattern when using UV sensor and visible light filter, and checks identity using magnetic sensor or IR sensor. And adult certification).

For each encoder interrupt, the control unit (MPU) 116 converts the sensor signal (i.e., the surface information of the identification card) applied to the analog input port into digital and stores this value, and stores this value in the standard data stored in the serial EEPROM 117. Compare with That is, the surface information of the identification card read through the sensor (photo diode or photo transistor, other optical sensor, ultraviolet (UV) sensor, magnetic sensor, infrared sensor (IR) sensor, etc.) in the first identification card 115 (that is, identification card) Anti-counterfeiting information, social security number, etc.) is compared with reference data stored in the storage unit 117 (that is, identification card authentication information (false check information) and adult authentication information (date of birth information, etc.) for the sale of goods.

For example, the controller 116 does not have any anti-counterfeiting information that should be present in a normal ID (non-forged ID) among the surface information recognized by the first ID recognition unit 115 or the anti-counterfeiting information is stored in the storage unit 117. If it is not the same as the ID authentication information (false check information) stored in the), it is determined as a forged ID card. In addition, the controller 116 is stored in the storage unit 117 based on the current time information (for example, October 10, 2003, 00: 00: 00 seconds) provided by the self timer or the VMC. Character information (resident registration number) of the surface information recognized by the first identification card recognition unit 115 based on the adult authentication information (for example, the adult reference age for cigarette sales is October 10, 1984). In the case of "851012-*******", the identity card user is recognized as a minor (or adolescent) as born on October 12, 1985, or in the case of "831010-*******" The user is recognized as born on October 10, 1983 and is considered an adult. The adult authentication information is changed in real time based on the current time information. Of course, it does not take into account the hour, minute, or second, but it must be possible to continuously change at least the day, month, and year to ensure more accurate adult identification.

As a result of the comparison, if the sensor value reading the inserted ID card is out of the error range and is less than the reference value k, it is determined that it is not normal and informs the user with the buzzer sound. After this operation, remove the driver's license and the power will be turned off after t2.

Since the above-mentioned parameters need to be sensitively adjusted according to the user or the usage environment, the variables mentioned above may be modified through the communication unit (strictly, the PC interface) 112 in a PC or a notebook. In addition, the standard data compared to the read sensor value can also be modified or input as new data through the communication unit (PC interface) 112 in a PC, a notebook, or the like.

On the other hand, in the case of an ID card having a larger width than the smart card, since it is impossible to use the slot 21 or the smart card inlet slot 121 in common, a separate ID inlet slot 122 is required.

Therefore, when the ID card having a larger width than the smart card is inserted through the ID card slot 122, the entrance switch 45 is turned on by the card guide unit 44, and power is supplied to the main controller. When the power is supplied, the control unit (MPU) 116 is operated to set Start_I * to 0 to inform the VMC via the communication unit (strictly VMC interface connector) 112 and from the storage unit (Serial EEPROM) 117. Read the variables required for MPU operation. Then, when the ID card is further entered and enters between the rollers 231, the roller 231 starts to rotate and the encoder 233 connected through the drive gear 232 also starts to rotate. At this time, the pulse generated by the encoder sensor 234 (that is, the second identification card recognition unit 118) generates an interrupt to the control unit (MPU) 116. At this time, the light generated from the LED in the second identification card recognition unit 118 is reflected from the surface of the driver's license and the photodiode is received by the photodiode and amplified to an appropriate level, and then the analog input port of the control unit (MPU) 116. Add to In addition, it uses UV LEDs instead of LEDs to recognize UV patterns when using UV sensors and visible light filters, and uses identity or infrared sensors to verify identity (identity of identity card). And adult certification).

For each encoder interrupt, the control unit (MPU) 116 converts the sensor signal applied to the analog input port into digital and stores it, and compares this value with standard data stored in the serial EEPROM 117. At this time, the number of encoder pulses (n) generated until the roller 231 starts to rotate and the ID card moves to the sensor surface, and the number (m) of encoder pulses generated from the sensor surface to the end of the ID card, etc. Consider and compare.

As a result of the comparison, the error range (positive error d +, negative) of the compared data (the value obtained by converting the sensor output signal to digital and comparing it with the standard data contained in the serial EEPROM 117) as the identification card is inserted to the end. Counting the number of data in the error d-), if the reference value k or more, the connector pin is set to 0 to inform the VMC that the inserted ID is normal, and notify the user with a specific LED or a buzzer that the ID is normally recognized.

However, if the sensor value reading the inserted ID card is out of the error range and it is smaller than the reference value k, it is determined to be not normal and flashes a specific LED with a buzzer sound to inform the user.

On the other hand, if power is supplied and no command is input from each of the recognition units 111, 115, 118, PC, notebook, etc. within the designated time t1, the power is cut off and the operation is stopped.

In the above, the date of birth of the ID card ID can be recognized by scanning through an image pickup device (CCD) mounted on the ID card, and the date of birth is compared with the date and time of the clock of the ID built in the ID card. It will be judged. At this time, the youth cannot operate the vending machine, and the adult communicates with the VMC to operate the vending machine only. Once this is done, remove your ID and the power will turn off after t2.

Variables n, m, d +, d-, k, t1, and t2 mentioned above need to be sensitively adjusted according to the user or the environment, and can be modified using a PC or a notebook. In addition, the standard data compared with the read sensor value can be modified or input as new data through a PC or a notebook.

In the above, when identifying the identity when using a UV sensor and a visible light filter using an ultraviolet (UV) LED instead of the LED, and also recognize the authenticity of the identity using a magnetic sensor or an infrared (IR) sensor. It can be discriminated.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above-described embodiments and the accompanying drawings, and various substitutions, modifications, and changes are possible in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It will be clear to those of ordinary knowledge.

The present invention as described above, the unmanned sales or automatic sales of products that require adult authentication, such as cigarettes, alcohol, adult performance viewing tickets, etc., and can be easily replaced with the smart card reader module of the existing vending machine to separate It is possible to replace the existing vending machine without having to manufacture an unmanned merchandise stand or a vending machine.

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In the identity authentication device of the vending machine, Communication means for communicating with a main controller of the vending machine to transmit and receive identification information for selling goods; Card recognition means for recognizing a contact of a smart card introduced through one inlet of the vending machine, reading the information of the smart card, and transmitting the information of the smart card to the main controller through the communication means; Storage means for storing identification card authentication information and adult authentication information for sale of goods; First identification card recognition means for recognizing a contact of a first identification card of the same size as the smart card received through the one inlet and detecting surface information of the first identification card in parallel with the card recognition means; Identification means for comparing the first identification surface information with the identification identification information and the adult identification information to determine the authenticity of the first identification card and for verifying the adult status of the first identification card user; And Motor control means for controlling the opening and closing of the inlet by driving the motor under the control of the main control unit Automatic identity authentication device comprising a. The method of claim 1, Recognizing the contact of the second identification card of a different size with the smart card that is introduced through the other entrance, detects the surface information of the second identification card and transfers it to the identification means, the surface identification of the second identification card in the identification means Second identification card recognition means for comparing the identification information with the identification information and the adult authentication information to determine the authenticity of the second identification card and to authenticate the adult status of the second identification card user; Automatic identity authentication device further including. The method of claim 1, The first and second identification card recognition means, Using the light emitting diode (LED) as a light source and installing at a predetermined angle using a photo diode or other discriminating element (for example, a photo transistor or other optical sensor), the value reflected from the surface of the ID card is obtained. Automatic identification device, characterized in that the reading. The method of claim 3, wherein The first and second identification card recognition means, An automatic identification device, which uses a UV sensor and a visible light filter instead of an LED, recognizes a UV pattern, and uses a magnetic sensor or an infrared sensor. The method according to claim 3 or 4, Image pickup devices (CCDs) that can scan information on the ID card surface Automatic identity authentication device further including. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, Identification card authentication information and adult authentication information for sale of goods stored in the storage means, Identification data forgery identification information, including the date of birth information identification (identity of identity card and adult authentication) is used as the reference data, automatic identification authentication, characterized in that can be changed and newly input to an external communication terminal through the communication means Device. In the identity authentication device of the vending machine, An inlet that is exposed to the outside and has at least one slot for guiding the receipt of an identification card or card; A smart card reader unit for reading information input to the smart card; An identification card identification unit for acquiring the surface information of the identification card and comparing the identification card authentication information and adult authentication information previously stored to determine the authenticity of the identification card and authenticating the identity of the user of the identification card; And An adapter for mounting the smart card reader unit and the identification card unit to the unit mounting unit provided for each of them, electrically connecting them through the respective connectors, and connecting the respective units to the inlet; Automatic identity authentication device comprising a. The method of claim 7, wherein The receptacle has one slot for guiding the receipt of an identification card or card, The smart card reader unit has at least one through part for receiving an ID card or a card inserted through the slot of the retracting unit and exposing a predetermined portion of the ID card or the surface of the card to the outside, The identification card identification unit, characterized in that it comprises a sensing element for detecting the surface information of the identification card or card through the through portion. The method according to claim 7 or 8, The smart card reader unit, A card fixing unit which fixes the card when the chip contactor in the unit contacts the IC chip of the inserted card Automatic identification device further comprising. The method of claim 9, The card fixing unit, Automatic identification device, characterized in that the spring is provided so that it can be pulled out with a predetermined force in order to prevent the card or ID card from being inserted. The method of claim 9, The smart card reader unit, Automatic identity authentication device characterized in that fixed to the adapter modular detachable by the one-touch locker.