TWM502905U - Smartcard processing device - Google Patents

Description

Smart card processing device

The present invention relates to a smart card processing device, and more particularly to a smart card processing device for selling smart cards, adding value to a plurality of smart cards, and transmitting information and pushing information with nearby mobile devices.

With the advancement of technology, the toll collection systems of various public transportation such as bus, MRT, and high-speed rail have also evolved from traditional manual cash charges to automatic charging methods using automatic toll collection systems. Compared with the traditional manual charging method, the automatic toll collection system not only saves the manpower configuration and saves the related costs, but also saves the time for manual calculation of cash and accelerates the flow of people in the transportation.

At present, the automatic toll collection system of various transportation systems, in addition to the ticket cards sold by various transportation equipments, can also accept the common and reusable stored value ticket cards as pass tickets, for example, IC chips are built in. Smart card. For the convenience of users, smart card-related application devices are usually installed near the entrances and exits of various transportation systems, such as a smart card vending machine for selling smart cards, and a smart card value added for adding smart cards. Machines, as well as currency exchange machines that facilitate passengers to exchange banknotes or coins.

Since the above-mentioned machines are usually arranged separately and independently, for passengers who have multiple needs at the same time, when they need to purchase a smart card in a short time and exchange coins for the value of the smart card, it must be different types of machines. Move between the positions of the station Into the aforementioned actions. If the passengers with multiple needs at the same time want to perform the aforementioned actions during the traffic peak period, it will take a considerable amount of time to wait in line to complete the purchase and bonus of the smart card. Although there are smart card processing devices that integrate the functions of the above-mentioned machines on the market, there are many types of smart cards. However, these devices on the market can only sell the same kind of smart cards or for the same kind. The smart card adds value, thus causing inconvenience to the user.

In addition, the operation interface of the smart card processing device is often used by the manufacturer when it is idle. Or the relevant unit is used as a medium for advertising or information promotion. However, since the user stands in front of the machine or waits in line after the machine, the operation interface of the machine is usually being used. Therefore, the above information promotion The approach does not achieve the best results, and the information it promotes cannot be personalized for the different needs of individual users.

For the above reasons, the purpose of the present creation is to provide a smart card processing apparatus capable of personalizing specific information promotion for different users' needs.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a smart card processing apparatus that can add value to a plurality of different types of smart cards.

To achieve the foregoing objective, the present invention provides a smart card processing apparatus, including: a casing, an operation module, a card issuing module, a value-adding module, a transaction module, a positioning and data transmission module, and A processing module. The operation module, the card issuance module, the value-added module and the transaction module are disposed on the casing, wherein the operation module is configured to receive an operation instruction, and the transaction module is configured to receive the currency. The positioning and data transmission module and the processing module are disposed in the casing, wherein the positioning and data transmission module has A signal transmission range, and the processing module is electrically connected to the operation module, the value-added module, the card-issuing module, the transaction module, and the positioning and data transmission module.

The processing module can be input according to an operator through an operation module Operation instructions to issue smart cards through the card issuer module or to add value to the smart card through the value-added module. In addition, the positioning and data transmission module can perform positioning on a mobile device located within its signal transmission range and transmit data to and from a mobile device located within a signal transmission range, thereby transmitting specific information to the wireless device to the wireless device. Receive operational commands on or from the mobile device.

According to an embodiment of the present creation, the positioning and data transmission module is low Power Bluetooth transceiver.

According to an embodiment of the present creation, the value-added module further includes A plurality of smart card sensors are disposed on the casing and electrically connected to the processing module. In addition, the smart card sensors include smart card sensors for identifying at least two different types of smart cards.

According to an embodiment of the present creation, the transaction module further includes: A banknote receiving port, a coin receiving port, a cash dispensing port, a coin dispensing port, a banknote identifier, and a card slot. The banknote receiving port and the coin receiving port are disposed on the casing for receiving banknotes and coins; the above-mentioned banknote outlet and the coin outlet are disposed on the casing for outputting banknotes and coins; The banknote identifier is disposed in the casing and electrically connected to the processing module, and the banknote identifier is used for identifying the banknote receiving port and the banknotes and coins received by the coin receiving port; The card slot is disposed on the casing for receiving non-cash currency such as a credit card or a financial card.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the processing module further includes A counter currency exchange module. The counter money exchange module may exchange at least one first coin received by the at least one first banknote or the coin receiving port received by the banknote receiving port into an equivalent value according to an operation instruction input by the operator from the operation module. At least one second banknote or at least one second coin, and outputting at least one second banknote or at least one second coin through the cash dispensing port or the coin dispensing port.

According to an embodiment of the present creation, the transaction module further includes a receipt exit. The receipt exit is electrically connected to the processing module for outputting a transaction schedule.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the card issuance module further includes a plurality of smart card issuance ports. The smart card issuance port is electrically connected to the processing module for outputting the smart card.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the operation module is a touch screen.

1‧‧‧Shell

2‧‧‧Operating module

3‧‧‧ card issuing module

31a, 31b, 31c, 31d‧‧‧ smart card sale

4‧‧‧Value Module

41a, 41b, 41c, 41d‧‧‧ smart card sensor

5‧‧‧Transaction module

51‧‧‧Banknote receiving port

52‧‧‧ coin receiving port

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54‧‧‧ Inserting bayonet

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56‧‧‧Minute outlet

57‧‧‧Receipt export

6‧‧‧ Positioning and Data Transmission Module

7‧‧‧Processing module

71‧‧‧Currency exchange module

8‧‧‧Speakers

The first figure shows a smart card processing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

a schematic view of the appearance;

The second figure shows a smart card processing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Schematic diagram of the component relationship.

The implementation of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and component symbols, so that those skilled in the art can implement the present specification after studying the present specification. worth it In the following embodiments and illustrations, the description and illustration of components not directly related to the present invention are omitted, and the dimensions, proportions, and positions between the components in the drawings are merely illustrative. The purpose is not to limit its actual implementation.

The first figure shows a smart card processing device according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The schematic diagram of the appearance of the smart card processing device of the preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. As shown in the first figure and the second figure, the smart card processing device provided by the present invention mainly includes a casing 1, an operation module 2, a card issuance module 3, a value-added module 4, and a transaction. The module 5, a positioning and data transmission module 6, a processing module 7, and a speaker 8.

The smart card processing device provided by this creation, in addition to providing smart card sales In addition to the features, it also has a smart card value-added function, a currency exchange function and a personalized information promotion function. In order to achieve the above functions, the smart card processing device of the present invention is provided with corresponding components and modules. Hereinafter, the component arrangement and component relationship of the smart card processing device will be described first.

As shown in the first figure, the operating module 2 is provided on the casing 1 The card module 3, the value-added module 4, the transaction module 5, and the speaker 8. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the operation module 2 is a touch screen, which is electrically connected to the processing module 7 inside the casing. The operation module 2 can be used to display operation information related to the smart card device, and the operator inputs an operation instruction to the smart card processing device through the touch screen. The speaker 8 is disposed on the casing 1 and electrically connected to the processing module 7 therein to provide an operator voice prompt.

The card issuing module 3 includes four smart card selling outlets 31a, 31b, 31c, 31d, which is electrically connected to the processing module 7 inside the casing 1, and can be sold according to an operation instruction input by the operator in the operation module 2. The value-added module 4 includes four smart card sensors 41a, 41b, 41c, and 41d that are electrically connected to the processing module 7 inside the casing 1. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the four smart card sensors 41a, 41b, 41c, 41d can wirelessly sense and read and write four different kinds of smart cards, and can operate the module 2 according to the operator. The input operation command adds value to each smart card.

The transaction module 5 includes a banknote receiving port 51, a coin receiving port 52, A banknote identifier 53, a card slot 54, a cash dispensing port 55, a coin dispensing port 56 and a receipt outlet. As shown in the first and second figures, the banknote receiving port 51 and the coin receiving port 52 are provided on the casing for receiving banknotes and coins. The banknote identifier 53 is disposed inside the casing 1 and electrically connected to the processing module 7 for recognizing the banknotes and coins received by the banknote receiving port 51 and the coin receiving port 52. The card slot 54 is disposed on the casing 1 and electrically connected to the processing module 7 in the casing 1 for receiving non-cash money such as a credit card. The cash outlet 55 and the coin outlet 56 are disposed on the casing 1 and electrically connected to the processing module 7 in the casing 1 for outputting banknotes and coins. In addition, the transaction module 5 further includes a receipt exit 57, which is disposed on the casing 1 and electrically connected to the processing module 7 for outputting a transaction schedule.

The above positioning and data transmission module 6 is one or more low power blue The bud transceiver is disposed inside the casing 1 and electrically connected to the processing module 7. The positioning and data transmission module 6 can locate mobile devices within its signal transmission range through low-power Bluetooth technology, and perform data transmission with the mobile devices to push specific messages. Go to these mobile devices.

Through the above components and configurations, the operator can provide this creation. The smart card processing device completes the functions of smart card sales, smart card value addition, currency exchange and other functions, and can receive personalized information promotion services, so that the operator does not need to travel back and forth between multiple machines, and can wait Receive useful information during the period. Hereinafter, the operation and operation mode of each function will be described in detail.

In the operation of the smart card processing device provided by the creation of the smart card At the time of purchase, first, the operator selects a corresponding command option on the touch screen as the operation module 2 to transmit the operation command for purchasing the smart card to the processing module 7. When the processing module 7 receives the operation instruction for purchasing the smart card, it will display information related to the operator's payment through the touch screen. At this time, the operator can select the manner in which the transaction is performed and the type of smart card to be purchased through the operation module 2, and make money through the banknote receiving port 51, the coin receiving port 52 or the card slot 54 in the transaction module 5. Pay. If the operator selects a cash transaction, the smart card processing device recognizes the received banknote through the currency identifier 53 and transmits the total amount to the processing module 7; if the non-cash transaction is selected, the operator can use it. The non-cash currency of the transaction is inserted into the insertion slot 54 and is traded by way of credit card or financial card transfer. When the processing module 7 confirms that the amount paid by the operator is sufficient to pay the amount of the smart card to be purchased, the smart card is output through the smart card issuing port in the card issuing module 3, and if there is any remaining after the transaction is completed In the case of cash, the remaining cash is returned to the operator through the cash withdrawal port 55 or the cash outlet 56 in the transaction module. In this way, the process of selling/purchasing smart cards can be completed.

Here, it is worth mentioning that there are many kinds of smart cards on the market. Therefore, the plurality of smart card vending ports 31a, 31b, 31c, 31d of the smart card processing device can be used to output different kinds of smart cards, respectively. However, in other implementations, multiple smart card vending ports can be integrated into a single one, and a plurality of different types of smart cards can be output through the single smart card vending port.

In the operation of the smart card processing device provided by the creation of the smart card When adding, first, the operator selects a corresponding command option on the touch screen as the operation module 2 to transmit the operation command of the smart card value to the processing module 7. When the processing module 7 receives the operation command of the smart card value addition, the relevant information for requesting the operator to pay the payment is displayed through the touch screen. At this time, the operator can select the manner in which the transaction is performed and the amount of the required value through the operation module 2, and make payment by the banknote receiving port 51, the coin receiving port 52 or the card slot 54 in the transaction module 5. .

If the operator has not added the smart card to be added to the bonus module 4 at this time In the past, the touch screen 2 or the speaker 8 will alert the operator through a screen or voice prompt. It is worth mentioning that, because there are many types of smart cards on the market, and the sensor/reader of each type of smart card is different, the value-added module 4 provided by the present invention includes at least A smart card sensor that senses/reads two or more different types of smart cards. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the value-adding module 4 is provided with a total of four different smart card sensors 41a, 41b, 41c, 41d.

In the trading method selection step in the smart card bonus program, if the operator When the cash transaction is selected, the smart card processing device recognizes the received banknotes through the banknote recognizer 53 and transmits the total amount to the processing module 7; if the non-cash transaction is selected, the operator can use the non-cash transaction. The cash currency is inserted into the insertion slot 54 and swiped through, for example, a credit card. Or a financial card transfer method to trade. When the processing module 7 confirms that the amount paid by the operator is sufficient to pay the amount of the desired value, the smart card is added through the corresponding smart card sensor in the bonus module 4, and if the transaction is completed, For any remaining cash, the remaining cash is returned to the operator via the cash withdrawal port 55 or the cash exit port 56 in the transaction module. In this way, the process of adding a smart card can be completed.

Because the smart card processing device provided by this creation is usually set in The entrance and exit of the mass transit system such as the MRT, therefore, for the convenience of passengers, the smart card processing device provided by the creation also integrates the function of currency exchange. When operating the smart card processing device provided by the present creation to exchange money, first, the operator selects a corresponding command option on the touch screen as the operation module 2 to operate the exchange currency. The instructions are passed to the processing module 7. When the processing module 7 receives the operation instruction of the currency exchange, the relevant information that requires the operator to put the cash into the touch screen is displayed through the touch screen. At this time, the user can put the banknote or the coin through the banknote receiving port 51 or the coin receiving port 52, and select the item to be exchanged on the operation module 2.

For example, when the operator wants to convert a large denomination of paper money into multiple sheets For smaller denominations of banknotes or coins, the operator can place large denominations of banknotes from the banknote receiving port 51, and click on the relevant operating options on the touch screen as the operating module 2. After receiving the banknote, the smart card processing device recognizes the input banknote denomination through the banknote recognizer 53, and transmits the result to the processing module 7. The processing module 7 determines whether the received amount matches the amount to be redeemed based on the information transmitted by the currency identifier 53. If the results of the identification match, the processing module 7 outputs a plurality of banknotes having a smaller denomination corresponding to the received amount through the cash dispensing port 55 through the cash dispensing module 57, or output through the coin dispensing port 56. Multiple coins that match the amount received. In this way, the process of currency exchange can be completed.

On the other hand, when the operator wants to put multiple small denominations of banknotes or multiple coins When converting to a larger denomination banknote, the operator can put the banknote or coin to be exchanged from the banknote receiving port 51 or the coin receiving port 52, and in the touch screen as the operation module 2. Click on the relevant operation option. After receiving the banknotes or coins, the smart card processing device recognizes the total amount of cash received through the banknote recognizer 53, and transmits the result to the processing module 7. The processing module 7 determines whether the received amount matches the amount to be redeemed based on the information transmitted by the currency identifier 53. If the results of the identification match, the processing module 7 outputs a banknote having a larger denomination corresponding to the received amount via the cash dispensing port 55 through the counter money exchange module 71. In this way, the process of currency exchange can be completed.

In addition to the above smart card sales function, smart card bonus function and currency exchange In addition to the banknote function, the smart card processing device provided by this creation further includes a personalized information promotion function. In the conventional smart card processing device, the touch screen used when idle is generally used as a medium for information promotion. This method can not only achieve the personalized effect, but the operator itself and the nearby waiting when the operator operates the device. Anyone who operates the device cannot see any information, so the way this information is promoted has limited effect.

In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the smart card processing device is positioned And the data transmission module 6 replaces the above traditional information promotion method. More specifically, the positioning and data transmission module 6 is one or more low-power Bluetooth transmitters that can be positioned through any low-power Bluetooth technology to enter any of its signal transmission ranges and provided with wireless sensors. And corresponding mobile devices of low-power Bluetooth components, and data transmission with the mobile devices.

For example, when holding the corresponding low-power Bluetooth component and wireless sensor When the user of the mobile device enters the signal transmission range of the smart card processing device, the positioning and data transmission module 6 actively locates and finds the location where the mobile device is located, and notifies the processing module 7. Then, the processing module 7 can transmit the personalized specific information to the mobile device located in the signal transmission range through the positioning and data transmission module 6 according to the settings made by the user on the mobile device. The above specific information may be a map of the area, navigation information of a specific place, promotional information of a specific merchant, or information dissemination of the government. In addition, since the data transmission between the positioning and data transmission module 6 and the mobile device is a two-way transmission, in some embodiments, it can also be set to receive an operation command from the mobile device, for example, It allows the operator to perform operations such as ticket purchase directly from the mobile device. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, iBeacon is used as the positioning and data transmission module 6; however, any device having the same function is in the protection scope of the present creation.

The smart card processing device provided by this creation, in addition to selling smart cards, wisdom The integration of the Hui card and the exchange currency exchange function allows the operator to complete the above functions in front of a single machine, and can also add value to a variety of different types of smart cards, eliminating the need to travel back and forth between multiple machines. Trouble. In addition, through the positioning and data transmission module 6, the smart card processing device of the present invention can send a personalized specific message to the personal mobile device according to different needs of the user, and further, even in the touch function as an operation module. When the screen is in use, it can also push messages to multiple nearby users, greatly improving the effectiveness of advertising or information promotion.

It can be seen from the above embodiments that the smart card processing device provided by the creation is indeed It has industrial use value, but the above description is only a description of the preferred embodiment of this creation. Anyone who is skilled in this art can make other improvements according to the above description, but these changes still belong to the spirit of this creation. And in the scope of patents defined below.

2‧‧‧Operating module

31a, 31b, 31c, 31d‧‧‧ smart card sale

41a, 41b, 41c, 41d‧‧‧ smart card sensor

51‧‧‧Banknote receiving port

52‧‧‧ coin receiving port

53‧‧‧ currency identifier

54‧‧‧ Inserting bayonet

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56‧‧‧Minute outlet

57‧‧‧Receipt export

6‧‧‧ Positioning and Data Transmission Module

7‧‧‧Processing module

71‧‧‧Currency exchange module

8‧‧‧Speakers

Claims (10)

A smart card processing device for selling a smart card, adding a value to a smart card, and for transmitting and pushing information with a nearby mobile device, the smart card processing device comprising: a casing; an operation module, The utility model is disposed on the casing for receiving an operation instruction; a card issuing module is disposed on the casing; a value adding module is disposed on the casing; and a transaction module is disposed on the casing a receiving and data transmission module, disposed in the casing, and having a signal transmission range; and a processing module disposed in the casing, and the operation module, the The value-adding module, the card-issuing module, the transaction module, and the positioning and the data transmission module are electrically connected; wherein the processing module issues a smart card through the card-issuing module according to the operation command; wherein the processing The module adds a value to the smart card through the value-added module according to the operation instruction; wherein the positioning and data transmission module locates the mobile device located in the signal transmission range, and is located at the signal transmission Data transmission between mobile devices within range, whereby specific information transmitted wirelessly to the mobile device, or receive data from the mobile device. The smart card processing device according to claim 1, wherein the positioning and data transmission module is a low power Bluetooth transceiver. The smart card processing device according to claim 1, wherein the value-added module further includes a plurality of smart card sensors, wherein the smart card sensors are disposed on the casing and coupled to the processing module Electrical connection. The smart card processing device of claim 3, wherein the smart card sensor comprises a smart card sensor for identifying at least two different types of smart cards. The smart card processing device according to claim 1, wherein the transaction module further comprises: a banknote receiving port disposed on the casing; a coin receiving port disposed on the casing; a billing opening is disposed on the casing and electrically connected to the processing module; a coin outlet is disposed on the casing and electrically connected to the processing module; and a banknote identifier is disposed on the The casing is electrically connected to the processing module, and the banknote identifier is used to identify the banknote receiving port and the banknotes and coins received by the coin receiving port. According to the smart card processing device of claim 5, the processing module further includes a counter money exchange module, and the exchange money exchange module receives the banknote according to the operation instruction At least one first banknote received by the mouth or at least one first coin received by the coin receiving port is exchanged for at least one second banknote or at least one second coin of equal value, and is transmitted through the cash dispensing port or the outlet The coin port outputs the at least one second banknote or the at least one second coin. The smart card processing device of claim 1, wherein the transaction module further comprises a card slot for receiving a non-cash currency. The smart card processing device of claim 1, wherein the transaction module further comprises a receipt outlet electrically connected to the processing module for outputting a transaction schedule. The smart card processing device of claim 1, wherein the card issuance module further comprises a plurality of smart card issuance ports, and the smart card issuance ports are electrically connected to the processing module. The smart card processing device according to claim 1, wherein the operation module is a touch screen.