TWI430183B - An improved card-reading device - Google Patents

Description

Improved card reading device

The present invention relates to a card reading device, and more particularly to a card reading device that integrates a shielding structure and an inductive antenna.

With the full advancement and high level of competition in the world economy, plastic money has become an indispensable tool for people in all advanced regions and developing countries to use widely in consumption, payment and various commercial transactions. Its importance has long been comparable to real money. Due to the high convenience of plastic money, in addition to being easy to carry, it is more widely used by consumers than it can replace current cash transactions and solve the inconvenience of carrying large amounts of cash.

Based on the use of plastic currency, the checkout counters of various stores that provide card swiping services must install a card reader as a data exchange to cope with the transmission of consumer data and the receipt of certification materials for subsequent consumer processing and consumption. The certification of the person is signed.

However, the entire electronic transaction process involves personal data and transaction transmission, so it has certain security concerns. In particular, a card reader having a button module, the store owner or the consumer needs to input a specific data, such as a card number, a password, an amount, or other private related materials, by operating the button module to perform subsequent transaction actions. However, the conventional button-type card reader is not designed with any obscuring structure, so it is easy for the user to pry into the private data while stealing the information while the user inputs the data. Transaction information, and the user suffers improper losses.

In view of this, it is necessary to provide a card reader having a shielding structure, which can provide a shadowing effect when the transaction is performed, prevent the input information from being stolen and stolen, and increase the security of the transaction.

In addition, in recent years, due to the continuous evolution and miniaturization of integrated circuits, plastic money has also benefited. In order to increase the function and applicability of plastic money, the combination of late-end and micro-integrated circuits has resulted in wafer cards; The use of the consumer, along with the needs of consumers, is also constantly improving, from contact cards, such as credit cards, ATM cards and health insurance cards to non-contact cards, such as leisure cards, sensory access cards, etc., now more There are composite cards, such as Visa Wave cards issued by VISA, smart ID cards and e-wallets.

The card reader used in the non-contact inductive transaction must have an antenna module inside to obtain the internal data of the card by means of radio frequency for subsequent transaction. In addition to being disposed inside the card reader, the antenna module can change its setting position according to different needs.

In view of this, the present invention combines and integrates the antenna module and the shielding structure to obtain a card reading device with better operability and variability.

Therefore, in view of the aforementioned problems and deficiencies, the inventors have accumulated years of experience, and exerted imagination and creativity. After continuous trial and modification, an improved card reading device of the present invention has been invented.

The main object of the present invention is to provide an improved card reading device for achieving the shielding effect of a specific portion of the card reading device and preventing the operation information of the transaction from being snooped and stolen.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved card reading device in which an antenna module is integrated into a shielding structure, so that the shielding structure can serve as a base for a wireless sensing transaction, thereby having various functions.

Accordingly, the present invention discloses an improved card reading device comprising: an input module disposed and exposed on the card reading device, which can be used to input specific information for performing a card reading operation; a message display The panel is disposed and exposed on the card reading device, and can be used to display status information when the card reading program is performed; a pair of engaging components are disposed and exposed on the card reading device; and a shielding structure is pivoted Between the pair of engaging elements, the shielding structure can be rotated by the pivoting point, and the specific part of the card reading device can be shielded by the difference of the rotation angle; and an antenna module is set Inside the shielding structure, non-contact sensing can be performed with an object containing a specific label, and the inductive label information is transmitted to the card reading device for card reading.

In order to achieve the foregoing objects and effects, the inventors have improved the shielding structure of the conventional card reading device, and integrated an antenna module into the shielding structure to obtain an improved card reading device of the present invention. A first preferred embodiment, a second preferred embodiment, and a third preferred embodiment of the present invention An improved card reading device of an example and a fourth preferred embodiment provides a detailed description of the system architecture and technical content of the present invention.

First, please refer to the first appearance of the improved card reading device of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen from the figure, the improved card reading device 1 comprises: an input module 101. And being installed on the improved card reading device 1, which can be used to input specific information for performing a card reading process. The input module 101 is a button type, and can be pressed to input specific information. A message display panel 102 is provided and exposed on the improved card reading device 1, which can be used to display status information when the card reading program is performed; a pair of engaging elements 103a (only one of which is shown) And being disposed on the modified card reading device 1 and disposed at a boundary line between the input module 101 and the message display panel 102; a first circuit board 104 is disposed on the improved card reading device The inside of the device 1 can be used for processing power and data; a shielding structure 110 is pivotally disposed between the pair of engaging elements 103a, and the shielding structure 110 can be rotated by the pivoting axis, and by Rotation angle Differently, the specific part of the improved card reading device 1 is shielded. Since the position of the engaging element 103a is located on the dividing line between the input module 101 and the message display panel 102, when the shielding structure 110 is pivoted thereto When the components 103a are engaged with each other, the input module 101 and the message display panel 102 can be selectively selected by the difference of the rotation angles. The shielding structure 110 is further provided with a second circuit board 111 for processing power and data. An antenna module 120 is disposed inside the shielding structure 110 and can be associated with a specific label. The object is subjected to non-contact sensing, and the inductive label information is transmitted to the improved card reading device 1 for card reading; the two fixed plates 130a, 130b are resisted by the shielding structure 110 and the improved reading The shielding structure 110 can be fixed to a specific angle by the two fixing plates 130a and 130b, and the two fixing plates 130a and 130b are respectively disposed on two sides of the input module 101, thereby achieving The shielding effect on both sides of the input module 101; a set of status display lights 140 are disposed on the shielding structure 110 for displaying the status message of the card reading program, and the group status indicator lamp 140 is illuminated by the second A light emitting diode (LED) is formed, and each of the state display elements 140a, 140b, 140c, 140d of the set of state display lights 140 can emit different colors of light sources to indicate different transaction states, so that It is more intuitive and convenient to operate; a lighting element 150 is disposed on the surface of the shielding structure 110 facing the input module 101, and a light source can be projected onto the input module 101.

Next, please refer to the schematic diagram of the illumination mode of the illumination component 150 in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention as shown in the second figure. As can be seen from the figure, when the shielding structure 110 and the fixing plates 130a, 130b on the left and right sides are for the input module When the masking function is performed, the input module 101 may be blocked by the light to reduce the visibility of the operation. In this case, a light source may be projected onto the input module 101 by the illumination component 150 to increase the operation of the input module 101. Visibility.

Referring to FIGS. 3A and 3B, a schematic diagram of two other rotation angles of the shielding structure 110 relative to the improved card reading device 1 is shown in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen from the figure, the shielding structure 110 can be rotated at different angles by the pair of engaging elements 103a, 103b. Since the pair of engaging elements 103a, 103b are disposed between the input module 101 and the message display panel 102, When the shielding structure 110 is rotated to the position as shown in FIG. 3A, the input module 101 can be protected from being damaged by collision; and when the shielding structure 110 is rotated to the position as shown in FIG. The display panel 102 is protected from being damaged by collision. In addition, in the third A and the third B, since the shielding structure 110 is oriented upward with a plane 112, 113, respectively, the planes 112, 113 can serve as a sensing platform for an object having a specific label ( For example, a non-contact sensing card is placed on the planes 112, 113 for a non-contact sensing transaction.

Next, please refer to the fourth aspect of the present invention, which is a schematic perspective view of an improved card reading device according to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Since most of the structure of the second preferred embodiment is the same as that of the first preferred embodiment, it will not be described again here. The difference is that the input module 201 of one of the second preferred embodiments It is a touch panel that allows the user to touch the touch panel to enter the information needed for the transaction.

Referring to FIG. 5, a schematic perspective view of an improved card reading device according to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. Since most of the structures of the third preferred embodiment are the same as those of the first preferred embodiment, they will not be described again here. The difference is that the illumination element 350 of the third preferred embodiment is disposed on a surface of a shielding structure 310 facing a message display panel 302 when an improved card reading device 3 is placed in an insufficient light environment. When operating, the illumination component 350 can project a light source onto the message display panel 302 to increase the visibility of the message display.

Referring to FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 simultaneously, FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing different rotation angles of an improved card reading device according to the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. Since most of the structure of the fourth preferred embodiment is the same as that of the first preferred embodiment, it will not be described again. The difference is that, in the fourth preferred embodiment, the pair of engaging elements 403a, 403b are disposed on opposite sides of a message display panel 402 adjacent to an input module 401, and a shielding structure 410 is pivoted on Between the pair of engaging elements 403a, 403b. As shown in the sixth figure, when the shielding structure 410 completely covers the input module 401 and the message display panel 402, the input module 401 and the message display panel 402 can be protected from collision. As shown in the seventh figure, when the shielding structure 410 is rotated to a specific angle, the input module 401 and the message display panel 402 can be shielded. In addition, the shielding structure 410 further has a The illumination component 450 is disposed on the surface of the shielding structure 410 facing the input module 401 and the information display panel 402. When the shielding structure 410 shields the input module 401 and the information display panel 402, the light may be caused by light. Blocked so that operational visibility is reduced, and illumination component 450 can project a light source onto input module 401 and message display panel 402 to increase operational visibility.

After the above detailed description of the system structure and technical contents of the present invention, the following advantages can be summarized:

1. The invention can be rotated at different angles by pivoting the shielding structure, so that different parts of the card reading device can be shielded to prevent the peeping.

2. The invention integrates the inductive antenna module into the shielding structure, and can realize the multi-functional effect by using the plane of the shielding structure as the sensing platform.

3. The present invention integrates the status display light number into the shadow structure to display the transaction status and conduct transactions in a more intuitive manner.

4. The present invention integrates a lighting component into a shielding structure to project a light source onto an input module or a message display panel to increase operational visibility.

The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of the technical spirit and characteristics of the present invention, and the purpose of the present invention is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the contents of the present invention and to implement the present invention. Equivalent changes or modifications in accordance with the spirit of the present invention should still be covered in the present invention. Within the scope of the patent.

The inventor has been continually conceived and modified to finally obtain the design of the present invention, and possesses the above-mentioned many advantages. It is an excellent invention, and should conform to the requirements of the invention patent, and the application is made, and the review committee can give the invention early. Patents to protect the rights of inventors.

1, 2, 3, 4‧‧‧ improved card reading device

101, 201, 301, 401‧‧‧ input modules

102, 202, 302, 402‧‧‧ message display panel

103a, 103b, 203a, 303a, 303b, 403a, 403b‧‧‧ engaging elements

104‧‧‧First board

110, 210, 310, 410‧‧ ‧ shielding structure

111‧‧‧Second circuit board

112, 113‧‧‧ plane

120‧‧‧Antenna module

130a, 130b, 230a, 230b, 330a, 330b‧‧‧ fixed version

140‧‧‧Status display light

140a, 140b, 140c, 140d‧‧‧ state display elements

150, 350, 450‧‧‧ lighting components

1 is a schematic perspective view of a modified card reading device according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; and a second schematic view showing a lighting mode of a lighting device according to a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3B is a schematic view showing another rotation angle of the shielding structure relative to the card reading device in the first preferred embodiment of the present invention; 4 is a perspective view of a modified card reading device according to a second preferred embodiment of the present invention; and a fifth perspective view showing a modified appearance of a card reading device according to a third preferred embodiment of the present invention; BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a modified card reading device according to a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 7 is a schematic view showing another rotation angle of an improved card reading device according to the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1‧‧‧Modified card reader

101‧‧‧ input module

102‧‧‧Information display panel

103a‧‧‧Snap components

104‧‧‧First board

110‧‧‧Shielding structure

111‧‧‧Second circuit board

120‧‧‧Antenna module

130a, 130b‧‧‧Fixed version

140‧‧‧Status display light

140a, 140b, 140c, 140d‧‧‧ state display elements

150‧‧‧Lighting elements

Claims (10)

An improved card reading device comprises: an input module disposed and exposed on the card reading device, which can be used to input specific information for performing a card reading process; a message display panel is set and exposed The card reading device can be used to display status information when the card reading program is performed; a pair of engaging components are disposed and exposed on the card reading device; the pair of engaging components are disposed on the input module and The dividing line on the display panel of the message panel can selectively shield the input module and the message display panel by different rotation angles when the shielding structure is pivoted between the pair of engaging elements; The structure is pivotally disposed between the pair of engaging elements, wherein the shielding structure is rotatable by using the pivoting portion as a rotating shaft, and shielding a specific portion of the card reading device by different rotation angles; The group is disposed inside the shielding structure, can perform non-contact sensing with an object containing a specific label, and transmits the sensed label information to the card reading device for card reading. And two fixing plates are respectively disposed on two sides of the input module, and are disposed between the shielding structure and the card reading device, wherein the shielding plate is fixed at a specific angle by the two fixing plates . An improved card reading device according to claim 1, wherein The inside of the card reading device is further provided with a first circuit board. The inside of the shielding structure is further provided with a second circuit board. The first circuit board and the second circuit board are used for processing power and data. An improved card reading device according to claim 1, wherein the input module is in the form of a button, and the specific information can be input by pressing. An improved card reading device according to the first aspect of the invention, wherein the input module is a touch panel, and the user can operate the touch panel by using a touch method to input a transaction. Information. The improved card reading device of claim 1, wherein the shielding structure further comprises a set of status display lights for displaying status messages of the card reading program. An improved card reading device according to claim 5, wherein the set of state display lights is composed of a light emitting diode (LED). The improved card reading device of claim 1, wherein the shielding structure further comprises a lighting component, and the lighting component is disposed on the shielding structure facing the surface of the input module, when shielding When the structure is shielded by the input module, the input module may be blocked by light to reduce the visibility of the operation, and the illumination component may project a light source onto the input module to increase the visibility of the input module operation. The improved card reading device of claim 1, wherein the shielding structure further comprises a lighting component, and the lighting component is disposed on the shielding structure facing the surface of the message display panel. When the card reading device is placed in an environment with insufficient light, the lighting component can project a light source onto the message display panel to increase the message display. Visibility. The improved card reading device of claim 1, wherein the pair of engaging elements are disposed on opposite sides of the information display panel adjacent to the input module, and the shielding structure is pivoted The pair of engaging components can be used to protect the input module and the message display panel from being collided when the shielding structure completely covers the input module and the message display panel; when the shielding structure is rotated to a specific angle, it can be used for The input module and the message display panel are shielded. The improved card reading device of claim 1, wherein the shielding structure further comprises an illumination component disposed on the shielding structure facing the input module and the surface of the message display panel. When the shielding structure shields the input module and the message display panel, the light may be blocked to reduce the visibility of the operation, and the illumination component may project a light source onto the input module and the message display panel to increase the operation. Visibility on the top.