JP2000020660A - Card processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a card processor capable of recording data into two or more card media which are different in specification and reading the data from the card media. SOLUTION: This radio card processor (a reader/writer) 11 consists of a control circuit 3 which is provided at a specified position in a housing 12, an antenna 4 electrically connected to the control circuit 3, a contact block 5 which is located on the same side as the antenna 4 or inside the antenna 4 and connected to the control circuit 3 being similar to the antenna 4, and a card contain part 16 formed so that an IC card (a contact type) 101 or a radio card (a noncontact IC card) 201 can be inserted.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a toll collection device and an automatic ticket gate device used in transportation, payment of a price or fee in a sales business such as a department store or a retail store, a hotel or the like, and a deposit in a financial institution and the like. A magnetic card used for paying out or entering a locked building or room, and a lock used after entering or leaving the place,
The present invention relates to a card processing device that writes data to a C card or a wireless card (non-contact IC card) and reads data from the card.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, regular tickets used in transportation, cards prepaid for a fixed fee (magnetic cards), and credit cards used for payment in department stores, retail stores, hotels, etc. (Magnetic card) and electronic money card (IC card, contact type), cash card (magnetic card) used for depositing and paying out at financial institutions, etc., or permission to enter or exit specific buildings and rooms Various cards capable of holding and writing data, such as an authentication card (IC card or non-contact IC card) used for such devices, are widely used. Note that a contact IC card is often used as an electronic money card or an authentication card in view of an increase in data to be held and ease of security. On the other hand, wireless cards (non-contact IC cards) that are more convenient than others have also become widespread.

By the way, data is read from a card,
A reader / writer, which is a processing device for writing data to a card, includes an external type that is used by connecting to a computer device as a host device using an interface such as RS-232C and a connection cable, and an interface and a connector. There is a built-in type that is integrated into the product. A dedicated reader / writer is used for each of a magnetic card, an IC card (contact type), and a wireless card (non-contact IC card).

[0004]

As described above, the existence of various types of card processing devices, that is, reader / writers, according to the type of card, occupies a plurality of input terminals of a computer device as a host device. In the external type, there is a problem that the installation area required by the reader / writer and the computer device increases. Further, in the built-in type, there is a limit in a space (volume) in which the reader / writer can be incorporated, and thus there is a problem that a card corresponding to the reader / writer not incorporated in the computer device cannot be used. Also, preparing all types of reader / writers in accordance with the type of card has a problem of increasing the burden on the institutions that can use the card, that is, the equipment cost. At present, IC cards (contact type) and wireless cards (non-contact IC)
Since the standards of the respective cards differ, no card processing device (reader / writer) capable of processing both has been proposed.

An object of the present invention is to provide a card processing device capable of recording data on two or more card media of different standards and reading data from the card media.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made based on the above-mentioned problems, and has a card medium storing portion for holding a card medium for holding data, rewriting the data, and readable by an external device. When the method of transferring data of the card medium inserted into the card medium storage unit is a contact type card medium of the first group, transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium are performed. A contact conductor that enables transmission, an antenna that enables transmission of data to and reception of data from a card medium of a second group in which the method of data transfer is a non-contact type; Control means for processing a signal input from each of the antennas and outputting data to a card medium. It is to provide a card processing apparatus according to claim.

According to the present invention, there is provided a card medium accommodating section for receiving a card medium capable of holding data, rewriting the data and reading the data by an external device, and storing data of the card medium inserted in the card medium accommodating section. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the delivery method is a first group of card medium of a contact type; An antenna for transmitting data to and receiving data from the card medium of the second group, and processing signals input from each of the contact conductor and the antenna; Control means for outputting data to a medium, and a housing for integrally holding the card medium storage unit and the antenna It is intended to provide a card processing apparatus characterized by having a. In addition, the present invention
A card medium storage unit that holds data and receives a card medium that can be rewritten and read by an external device, and a method of transferring data of a card medium inserted into the card medium storage unit is a contact type. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the card medium belongs to one group, and a card of the second group in which the method of data transfer is a non-contact type An antenna for transmitting data to the medium and receiving data from the card medium, and applying a predetermined power supply voltage to the contact conductor to identify the type of card inserted into the card medium housing Processing signals input from each of the contact conductor and the antenna and outputting data to a card medium And control means, the said card medium accommodating unit antenna is to provide a card processing apparatus characterized by having a housing for holding together.

Still further, the present invention provides a card medium accommodating section for holding a card medium for holding data, rewriting the data, and readable by an external device, and a card medium inserted in the card medium accommodating section. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the delivery method of the first group is a contact type card medium; An antenna capable of transmitting data to and receiving data from the card medium of the second group which is a contact type, and applying a predetermined power supply voltage to the contact conductor to the card medium housing section The type of the inserted card is identified, and when the card medium is the card medium of the first group, the card medium is inserted through the contact conductor. And writing data to or reading data from the card medium through the antenna when the card medium is the card medium of the second group. Means, and a housing for integrally holding the card medium storage section and the antenna.

Still further, the present invention provides a card medium receiving section for holding a card medium for accepting a card medium capable of rewriting the data and reading the data by an external device, and a card medium inserted in the card medium storing section. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the delivery method of the first group is a contact type card medium; An antenna for transmitting data to and receiving data from the card medium of the second group, which is a contact type, and when the card medium is the card medium of the first group, The data is written to or read from the card medium through the contact conductor, and the card medium is read by the second group. In the case of a card medium of a loop type, it has control means for writing data to the card medium through the antenna or reading data from the card medium, and a housing for integrally holding the card medium storage section and the antenna. The present invention provides a card processing device characterized in that:

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the present invention, in which data can be written to and read from both an IC card (contact type) and a wireless card (non-contact IC card). Card processing device (reader / writer)
FIG.

As shown in FIG. 1, a wireless card processing device (reader / writer) 11 includes a control circuit 3 provided at a predetermined position in a housing 12, an antenna 4 electrically connected to the control circuit 3, The contact block 5, which is located on the same surface as the antenna 4 or inside the antenna 4 and is connected to the control circuit 3 similarly to the antenna 4, and the IC card (contact type) 101 or the wireless card (non-contact IC card) 201 It is composed of a card accommodating portion 16 formed so as to be insertable. The control circuit 3 is connected to an external control mechanism (not shown) such as a host computer. Further, when the card inserted into the card storage unit 16 is the wireless card 201 at a predetermined position outside the antenna 4, that is, at a predetermined position close to the outermost surface of the housing 12, there is a possibility that the antenna 4 may generate noise. An electromagnetic shield plate (shield plate) 7 for preventing arrival of electromagnetic waves is provided.
In this case, the shielding plate 7 may be formed on the entire outer periphery of the housing 12. Note that a predetermined gap defined based on the frequency, the electric field strength, and the type of the antenna is provided between the shield plate 7 and the antenna 4.

The antenna 4 supplies predetermined power from the control circuit 3 to the wireless card 201 inserted into the card storage section 16 to read data from the card 201 and write predetermined data to the card 201. Used for Note that the position and size (area) of the antenna 4 may be changed in accordance with the position of the antenna 202 arranged on the wireless card 201. The antenna 4 has an arbitrary shape and shape by fixing a coil-shaped pattern formed on a circuit board (not shown) or a coil (not shown) formed using an electric wire such as a lead wire to a predetermined position of the housing 12. Can be set to size.

The contact block 5 includes the card storage unit 1
IC provided on the IC card 101 inserted into the IC card 6
The card 101 has a plurality of contact pins 5a formed so as to be able to contact the access terminals 103 of the chip 102.
It is used to read data from the (IC chip 102) and write predetermined data to the card 101 (IC chip 102).

The card storage unit 16 is, for example, 85.72 m.
m to 85.47 mm x 54.03 mm to 53.92
The card is provided with a size and depth capable of accommodating a card (according to Japanese Industrial Standards (JISX6301)) having a thickness of 0.80 mm to 0.68 mm and a thickness of 0.80 mm to 0.68 mm. It is possible to prevent the card from dropping out of the card storage section 16 or being bent out of the card storage section 16 by mistake. When the card is a contact type (IC card) 101, the contact block 5 and the access terminal 103 of the IC chip 102 of the card are undesirably damaged or an excessive pressure is applied to the access terminal 103 by an ejection mechanism (not shown). It can be taken out of the card storage unit 16 without any need. The card is a wireless type (contactless IC card) 2
In the case of 01, the card 201 slightly protruding from the concave portion 12a of the housing 2 can be pulled out.

The reader / writer 11 shown in FIG. 1 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 8. First, a signal for supplying a power of a predetermined frequency to the antenna 4 is controlled by the control circuit 3. Is output. Accordingly, when the wireless card 201 is located near the antenna 4, the wireless card 201 outputs a predetermined response signal to the control circuit 3 via the antenna 4 according to a protocol defined in advance. Hereinafter, predetermined data is transmitted and received between the control circuit 3 and the card, and the result is reported to a host device (computer) not shown. On the other hand, if there is no response to the signal from the control circuit 3, the card storage unit 1
When the card 101 is inserted into the contact block 6, the control circuit 3
, A predetermined power supply voltage is applied. Thereby, the access terminal 1 of the IC chip 102 of the card 101
03, the power supply voltage is supplied to the card 101 and the card 1
01 is activated and the card 10 is operated according to a predetermined protocol.
1 outputs a response signal to the control circuit 3.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing another embodiment of the reader / writer (card processing device) shown in FIG. Note that the same components as those already described with reference to FIG. 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 2, the reader / writer 21 comprises:
Control circuit 3 provided at a predetermined position in housing 22
An antenna 4 electrically connected to the control circuit 3, and a contact block provided at a predetermined position on the housing 22 opposite to the surface on which the antenna 4 is provided and connected to the control circuit 3 in the same manner as the antenna 4. 5 and IC card (contact type) 101 or wireless card (contactless IC card) 2
01 comprises a card accommodating portion 26 formed to be insertable. The control circuit 3 is connected to an external control mechanism (not shown) such as a host computer. Further, when the card inserted into the card storage unit 26 is the wireless card 201 at a predetermined position outside the antenna 4, that is, at a predetermined position close to the outermost surface of the housing 22, there is a possibility that the antenna 4 may generate noise. A shielding plate 7 for preventing arrival of electromagnetic waves is provided. In this case, the shielding plate 7 may be formed on the entire outer periphery of the housing 22.

The position and size (area) of the antenna 4
Is an antenna 202 disposed on the wireless card 201
May be changed in accordance with the position of. In addition, antenna 4
Can be set to an arbitrary shape and size by fixing a coil-shaped pattern formed on a circuit board (not shown) or a coil (not shown) formed using an electric wire such as a conductive wire at a predetermined position of the housing 22. . further,
A predetermined gap defined between the shielding plate 7 and the antenna 4 is defined based on the frequency, the electric field strength, and the type of the antenna.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing still another embodiment of the reader / writer (card processing device) shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. The same components as those already described with reference to FIG. 1 or FIG. 2 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 3, the reader / writer 31
Is a control circuit 3 provided at a predetermined position in the housing 32, and is electrically connected to the control circuit 3;
The antenna 4 for transmitting and receiving data to and from the wireless card 201 when the wireless card 201 comes into contact with or comes close to the antenna 4 from the outside, and is provided at a predetermined position inside the housing 32 with respect to the antenna 4. Control circuit 3
And a card receiving portion 36 formed so that an IC card (contact type) 101 can be inserted therein.
Consists of The control circuit 3 is connected to an external control mechanism (not shown) such as a host computer. In addition, when the card inserted into the card storage unit 36 is the wireless card 201 at a predetermined position between the antenna 4 and the wall surface of the card storage unit 36, noise may occur with respect to the antenna 4. A shielding plate 7 for preventing a certain electromagnetic wave from reaching is provided. In this case, the shielding plate 7 may be formed on the entire outer periphery of the housing 32.

The position and size (area) of the antenna 4
Is an antenna 202 disposed on the wireless card 201
May be changed in accordance with the position of. At this time, the antenna 4 may be provided on the outermost surface of the housing 32.
The antenna 4 has an arbitrary shape and size by fixing a coil (not shown) formed by forming a coil-shaped pattern on a circuit board (not shown) or an electric wire such as a conductor at a predetermined position of the housing 32. Can be set. Further, a predetermined gap defined between the shield plate 7 and the antenna 4 is defined based on the frequency, the electric field strength, and the type of the antenna.

The reader / writer 31 shown in FIG. 3 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9. First, a signal for supplying power of a predetermined frequency to the antenna 4 is controlled by the control circuit 3. Is output. Thereby, the wireless card 20
When 1 is set (or located near), a predetermined response signal is output from the wireless card 201 to the control circuit 4 (via the antenna 4) according to a protocol defined in advance. . Hereinafter, the control circuit 3
Predetermined data is transmitted and received between the card and the card, and the result is reported to a host device (computer) not shown. On the other hand, when there is no response to the signal from the control circuit 3, the card 101 is inserted into the card storage unit 36, and the predetermined contact pins 5 a of the contact block 5 are controlled by the control circuit 3 to control the predetermined position. Is applied. Thereby, the IC chip 102 of the card 101
The power supply voltage is supplied from the access terminal 103 to the card 101, the card 101 is activated, and a response signal is output from the card 101 to the control circuit 3 according to a predetermined protocol.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing still another embodiment of the reader / writer (card processing device) shown in FIGS. The same components as those already described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 4, the reader / writer 41
Is connected to the control circuit 3 provided at a predetermined position in the housing 42, and is electrically connected to the control circuit 3.
The antenna 4 that transmits and receives data to and from the wireless card 201 when the wireless card 201 comes into contact with or comes close to the antenna 4 from the outside, Housing 4
2 and a contact block 5 connected to the control circuit 3 in the same manner as the antenna 4 and a card accommodating portion 46 into which an IC card (contact type) 101 can be inserted. The control circuit 3 is connected to an external control mechanism (not shown) such as a host computer.
In addition, when the card inserted into the card storage unit 46 is the wireless card 201 at a predetermined position between the antenna 4 and the wall surface of the card storage unit 46, noise may be generated with respect to the antenna 4. A shielding plate 7 for preventing a certain electromagnetic wave from reaching is provided. In this case, the shielding plate 7 may be formed on the entire outer periphery of the housing 42. Note that a predetermined gap defined based on the frequency, the electric field strength, and the type of the antenna is provided between the shield plate 7 and the antenna 4. The position and size (area) of the antenna 4 are determined by the antenna 2
It may be changed corresponding to the position of 02. At this time, the antenna 4 may be provided on the outermost surface of the housing 42. The antenna 4 has a desired shape and size by fixing a coil-shaped pattern formed on a circuit board (not shown) or a coil (not shown) formed by using an electric wire such as a conductor at a predetermined position of the housing 42. Can be set.

In the reader / writer 41 shown in FIG. 4, similarly to the example shown in FIG. 3, first, a signal for supplying power of a predetermined frequency to the antenna 4 is output to the antenna 4 under the control of the control circuit 3. You. Thereby, when the wireless card 201 is located nearby or set on the antenna 4,
The wireless card 201 outputs a predetermined response signal to the control circuit 3 via the antenna 4 according to a predefined protocol. Hereinafter, between the control circuit 3 and the card,
Predetermined data is transmitted and received, and the result is reported to a host device (computer) not shown. On the other hand, if there is no response to the signal from the control circuit 3, the card 101 is inserted into the card storage section 46, and the predetermined contact pins 5 a of the contact block 5 are controlled by the control circuit 3. , A predetermined power supply voltage is applied. As a result, the power supply voltage is supplied to the card 101 from the access terminal 103 of the IC chip 102 of the card 101, the card 101 is started, and the card 101 is activated according to a predetermined protocol.
From 01, a response signal is output to the control circuit 3.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing another embodiment different from the reader / writer (card processing device) shown in FIGS. The same components as those already described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 5, the reader / writer 51
Control circuit 3 provided at a predetermined position in housing 52
And a contact block 5 provided at a predetermined position of the housing 52 and having a contact pin 5a formed on an inner surface side so as to be able to contact an access terminal 103 of an IC chip 102 of an IC card (contact type) 101. A storage portion 56 and an antenna 54 disposed at a predetermined position of the housing 52 so as to be stacked with the card storage portion 56.
Having. Note that the antenna 54 is also located in the housing 52 and is sealed from the outside. Further, a shield plate 57 for shielding the inside of the card storage unit 56 is integrally formed on a surface of the antenna 54 facing the card storage unit 56 side. Note that a predetermined gap defined based on the frequency, the electric field strength, and the type of the antenna is provided between the shielding plate 57 and the antenna 54. In addition, the contact block 5 is electrically connected to the control circuit 3 by a cable 58 and a connector 59 by wiring without reference numerals in the housing 52.

The card storage section 56 is, for example, 85.72 m.
m to 85.47 mm x 54.03 mm to 53.92
The card is provided with a size and depth capable of accommodating a card (according to Japanese Industrial Standards (JISX6301)) having a thickness of 0.80 mm to 0.68 mm and a thickness of 0.80 mm to 0.68 mm. It is possible to prevent the card from dropping out of the card storage section 56 as desired or being accidentally bent out of the card storage section 56.

In the reader / writer 51 shown in FIG. 5, first, a power supply signal of a predetermined frequency is output to the antenna 54 under the control of the control circuit 3. Accordingly, when the wireless card 201 is located near the antenna 54, the wireless card 201 outputs a predetermined response signal to the control circuit 3 via the antenna 54 according to a predefined protocol. Hereinafter, predetermined data is transmitted and received between the control circuit 3 and the card, and the result is reported to a host device (computer) not shown.
On the other hand, when there is no response to the signal from the control circuit 3, the card 101 is set in the card housing 56 so that the predetermined contact pins 5
A predetermined power supply voltage is applied to a under the control of the control circuit 3. Thereby, the IC chip 102 of the card 101
The power supply voltage is supplied from the access terminal 103 to the card 101, the card 101 is activated, and a response signal is output from the card 101 to the control circuit 3 according to a predetermined protocol.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing still another embodiment different from the reader / writer (card processing device) shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 5. The same components as those already described with reference to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 or FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6, the reader / writer 61
Control circuit 3 provided at a predetermined position in housing 62
And a contact block 5 provided at a predetermined position of the housing 62 and having a contact block 5 having contact pins 5a formed so as to be able to contact an access terminal 103 of an IC chip 102 of an IC card (contact type) 101. A plurality of columns 6 are provided outside the housing 66 and the housing 62.
8 has an antenna 64 arranged at a predetermined interval with respect to the housing 62. On the surface of the antenna 64 facing the housing 62, a shielding plate 67 for shielding the inside of the card housing 66 is formed integrally with the antenna 64 at a predetermined interval from the antenna 64. I have. Note that the contact block 5 is connected to a cable (not shown) in the housing 62,
9 are electrically connected to the control circuit 3 respectively. In this case, the wiring connecting the antenna 64 and the control circuit 3 can be built in the support 68.

The card storage 66 is, for example, 85.72 m.
m to 85.47 mm x 54.03 mm to 53.92
The card is provided with a size and depth capable of accommodating a card (according to Japanese Industrial Standards (JISX6301)) having a thickness of 0.80 mm to 0.68 mm and a thickness of 0.80 mm to 0.68 mm. It is possible to prevent the card from dropping out of the card storage section 66 or being bent out of the card storage section 66 by mistake.

In the reader / writer 61 shown in FIG. 6, first, a signal for supplying power of a predetermined frequency is output to the antenna 64 under the control of the control circuit 3. Thus, when the inserted card is the wireless card 201, the wireless card 201 outputs a predetermined response signal to the control circuit 3 via the antenna 64 according to a protocol defined in advance. Hereinafter, predetermined data is transmitted and received between the control circuit 3 and the card, and the result is reported to a host device (computer) not shown. on the other hand,
If there is no response to the signal from the control circuit 3, the card 101 is inserted into the card storage section 56, so that the predetermined contact pins 5 a of the contact block 5
Under the control of the control circuit 3, a predetermined power supply voltage is applied. As a result, the power supply voltage is supplied to the card 101 from the access terminal 103 of the IC chip 102 of the card 101, the card 101 is activated, and a response signal is output from the card 101 to the control circuit 3 according to a predetermined protocol.

FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram showing a modification of the reader / writer (card processing device) shown in FIG. FIG.
The same components as those already described with reference to FIG. 5 or FIG. 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 7, the reader / writer 71
Control circuit 3 provided at a predetermined position in housing 62
And a contact block 5 provided at a predetermined position of the housing 62 and having a contact block 5 having contact pins 5a formed so as to be able to contact an access terminal 103 of an IC chip 102 of an IC card (contact type) 101. A plurality of columns 6 are provided outside the housing 66 and the housing 62.
8 has an antenna 74 arranged at a predetermined interval with respect to the housing 62. The support 68 and the antenna 74 are formed so as to be retrofittable to a known reader / writer dedicated to the contact type IC card 101. Also,
On a surface of the antenna 74 facing the housing 62, a shielding plate 67 for shielding the inside of the card housing 66 is integrally formed. Note that the contact block 5 is electrically connected to the control circuit 3 by wiring (not shown) in the housing 62. On the other hand, the antenna 74 has a connector card 79 formed according to the same standard as the IC card 101.
Are connected by a cable 79a.

In the reader / writer 71 shown in FIG. 7, an IC card (contact type) 101
Is inserted, a predetermined power supply voltage is applied to a predetermined contact pin 5 a of the contact block 5 under the control of the control circuit 3. As a result, the I
The power supply voltage is supplied to the card 101 from the access terminal 103 of the C chip 102, the card 101 is started, and the card 101 is sent to the control circuit 3 according to a predetermined protocol.
A response signal is output.

On the other hand, when the card is the wireless card 201, the card 201 is set on the antenna 74 on the upper surface of the reader / writer 71, and the connector card 79 connected to the cable 79a is inserted into the card into which the IC card 101 is inserted. By being inserted into the storage section 66, a signal for supplying power at a predetermined frequency is output to the antenna 74 under the control of the control circuit 3. Thereby, the wireless card 201 outputs a predetermined response signal to the control circuit 3 via the antenna 74 and the connector card 79 according to a protocol defined in advance. Hereinafter, between the control circuit 3 and the card,
Predetermined data is transmitted and received, and the result is reported to a host device (computer) not shown. That is, FIG.
According to the configuration shown in (1), a well-known (already (contact-type) IC
A reader / writer (used exclusively for the card) can receive data from the wireless card 201 and transmit data to the wireless card 201.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the configuration of a control circuit suitable for the reader / writer shown in FIGS.

As shown in FIG. 8, the control circuit 3 includes a power supply unit (not shown), a main control unit 301, a program memory 302 connected to the main control unit 301, and an IC card 101.
Card interface 30 provided corresponding to
Main controller 30 including wireless card interface 304 provided corresponding to wireless card 201 and wireless card 201.
1 and connected to the host computer.
The host computer and the main controller 301 are connected by an upper interface 305 for the host computer. The IC card interface 3
Reference numeral 03 includes a power supply pin among the contact pins 5a provided at a predetermined position of the contact block 5 in the card storage unit.

The program memory 302 stores programs related to data processing and data transfer, including an initial program, a program for switching interfaces, and the like.

In the reader / writer 11 (or 21), the IC card 1 is stored in the card storage section 16 (or 26).
01 or the wireless card 201 is inserted, the first
Then, via the contact pins 5a which are the IC card interfaces 303, the card storage unit 16 (or 26)
It is determined whether or not the card inserted into the IC card is an IC card (contact type). That is, under the control of main controller 301, a predetermined power supply voltage is applied to power supply contact pin 5a. At this time, if the inserted card is the contact type IC card 101, the IC card 10
1 is started, and a predetermined response signal is returned to main controller 301. As a result, it is detected that the inserted card is an IC card and that the card can operate normally, and the data is read from the card or written into the card according to a predetermined protocol.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the inserted card is not a contact type card, a predetermined signal for power supply is output to the antenna 4 through the interface 304. As a result, the wireless card 201 is activated, and a predetermined response signal is input to the main controller 301 via the interface 304. Thereafter, it is detected that the inserted card is normally operable or the like, and data is read from the card or written to the card according to a predetermined protocol.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a control circuit suitable for the reader / writer shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 and FIG. Note that the same components as those shown in FIG. 8 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 9, the control circuit 3 includes a power supply device (not shown), a main control device 301, a program memory 302 connected to the main control device 301, and an IC card 101.
Card interface 30 provided corresponding to
3 and a wireless card interface 304 provided corresponding to the wireless card 201, a card selection function unit 406 connected between the main controller 301 and each of the interfaces 303 and 304, and the like. Connected to the host computer via Also,
The host computer and the main controller 301 are connected by an upper interface 305 for the host computer.

In the reader / writer 31 (or any of 41, 51 or 61), when the IC card 101 is inserted into the card storage section 36 (or any of 46, 56 and 66), according to a predetermined program. The inserted card is a wireless card (non-contact type)
It is detected that the IC card is a contact type IC card which is different from that of FIG. Hereinafter, it is detected that the card is normally operable or the like, and data is read from or written to the card according to a predetermined protocol.

On the other hand, when the prepared card is a card other than the contact type, that is, the card storage section 36 (or 4
In any one of 6, 56 and 66), a predetermined signal for power supply is output to the antenna 4 on condition that the card is not inserted. Thereby, when a card capable of receiving a signal for power supply is located near the antenna,
The card 201 is activated by the signal of the corresponding frequency,
A predetermined response signal is transmitted to the interface 304
Through the main controller 301. Hereinafter, it is detected that the inserted card can operate normally, etc.
Data is read from or written to the card according to a predetermined protocol.

In the reader / writer 71 shown in FIG. 7, when the connector 79 is inserted into the card storage section 66, the card function selection section 406 is switched, and a predetermined frequency is transmitted to the antenna 74 through the interface 304. Is output. Thereby, the wireless card 201 outputs a predetermined response signal to the main control device 301 through the antenna 74 and the connector card 79 according to a protocol defined in advance. Hereinafter, predetermined data is transmitted and received between main controller 301 and the card.

In the control circuit shown in FIG.
In the card storage unit 36 (or any one of 46, 56 and 66), the IC card 101 stores arbitrary control data for identifying a wireless card and the like in the program memory 30.
2 or the card function selection unit 40
By switching 6, it is possible to specify the frequency of the power supply signal output from the antenna and to condition the output (electric field strength). As a result, only a specific type of wireless card can be selectively activated. Therefore, only a specific wireless card can be selectively processed only by the reader / writer without changing the control of the host computer.

[0050]

As described above, according to the present invention, data corresponding to each card can be exchanged according to the type of card set in the card storage unit. Thus, a plurality of types of cards can be processed by one reader / writer.

According to the reader / writer of the present invention,
When the card set in the card storage unit is of a contact type, data is written to or read from the card through a contact block provided in the card storage unit. On the other hand, when the card set in the card storage is a non-contact type, data is written to or read from the card through an antenna outside the storage.

Further, in the reader / writer of the present invention, a card storage section for writing data to or reading data from a contact-type card, and writing data to or reading data from a non-contact type card are provided. Since a shielding plate is provided between the antenna for reading and an element for preventing an electric field from being applied to the card storage unit, the influence of the electric field can be prevented.

As described above, the reader / writer of the present invention is capable of writing data to and reading data from both contact-type IC cards and non-contact-type wireless cards. Since there is no need to change the control of the host computer, the convenience for various cards is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a wireless card processing device (reader / writer) according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a reader / writer (card processing device) shown in FIG.
The schematic diagram which shows another embodiment of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing still another embodiment of the reader / writer shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing still another embodiment of the reader / writer shown in FIGS. 1 to 3;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view showing another embodiment different from the reader / writer shown in FIGS. 1 to 4;

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing still another embodiment different from the reader / writer shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 and 5;

FIG. 7 is an exemplary diagram showing a modified example of the reader / writer shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a configuration of a control circuit suitable for the reader / writer shown in FIGS. 1 and 2;

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a control circuit suitable for the reader / writer shown in FIGS. 3 to 6 and 7;

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 3 ... Control circuit, 4 ... Antenna, 5 ... Contact block, 5a ... Contact pin, 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61, 71 ... Wireless card processing device, 12, 22, 32, 42, 52, 62 ... housing, 16, 26, 36, 46, 56, 66 ... card storage section, 17, 27, 37, 47, 57, 67 ... shielding plate, 68 ... Support, 74 ... Antenna, 79 ... Connector card, 79a ... Cable, 101 ... IC card, 103 ... Access terminal, 201 ... Wireless card, 202 ... Antenna (Card side), 301: main controller, 302: program memory, 303: IC card interface, 304: wireless card interface, 406 ... card function selection unit.

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. A card medium storage section for holding data and receiving a card medium which can be rewritten and read by an external device, and a method of transferring data of a card medium inserted into the card medium storage section. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the card medium is a contact-type first group card medium; An antenna for transmitting data to and receiving data from the card medium of the second group; and processing signals input from each of the contact conductor and the antenna, and transmitting data to the card medium. A card processing device, comprising: control means for outputting. 2. The card processing device according to claim 1, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium storage section on the same side of the card medium storage section where the contact conductor is provided. . 3. The card processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium storage section opposite to a side of the card medium storage section where the contact conductor is provided. 4. A shielding plate is provided between said card medium storage section and said antenna, for blocking an electric field from being applied to said card medium storage section. 4. The card processing device according to any one of items 1 to 3. 5. A card medium storage unit for holding data, receiving a card medium capable of rewriting the data and readable by an external device, and a method of transferring data of the card medium inserted into the card medium storage unit. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the card medium is a contact-type first group card medium; An antenna for transmitting data to and receiving data from the card medium of the second group; and processing signals input from each of the contact conductor and the antenna, and transmitting data to the card medium. Output means, and a housing for integrally holding the card medium storage unit and the antenna. A card processing device characterized by the above-mentioned. 6. The card processing device according to claim 5, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium storage section on the same side of the card medium storage section where the contact conductor is provided. . 7. The card processing apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium storage section opposite to a side of the card medium storage section where the contact conductor is provided. 8. A shielding plate is provided between said card medium storage section and said antenna, for blocking an electric field from being applied to said card medium storage section from the outside. 8. The card processing device according to any one of items 7 to 7. 9. A card medium storage unit for holding a card medium for holding data and rewriting the data and readable by an external device, and a method of transferring data of a card medium inserted in the card medium storage unit. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the card medium is a contact-type first group card medium; An antenna for transmitting data to and receiving data from the card medium of the second group; and a card inserted into the card medium storage section by applying a predetermined power supply voltage to the contact conductor. In addition to identifying the type, processing the signals input from each of the contact conductor and the antenna, And control means for outputting a data, the card processing device, comprising a housing, a for holding the said card medium accommodating unit antenna together. 10. The antenna according to claim 9, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium housing on the same side as the contact conductor of the card medium housing.
A card processing device as described in the above. 11. The card processing device according to claim 9, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium storage section opposite to the side of the card medium storage section where the contact conductor is provided. 12. A shielding plate is provided between said card medium storage section and said antenna so as to prevent an external electric field from reaching said card medium storage section. 12. The card processing device according to any one of items 11 to 11. 13. A card medium accommodating portion for holding a card medium for accepting a card medium capable of rewriting the data and readable by an external device, and a method of transferring data of the card medium inserted into the card medium accommodating portion. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the card medium is a contact-type first group card medium; An antenna for transmitting data to and receiving data from the card medium of the second group; and a card inserted into the card medium storage section by applying a predetermined power supply voltage to the contact conductor. If the type is identified and the card medium is a card medium of the first group,
Writing data to the card medium through the contact conductor,
Or control means for reading data from a card medium, and when the card medium is the card medium of the second group, writing data to the card medium through the antenna or reading data from the card medium; A card processing device comprising: a unit; and a housing for integrally holding the antenna. 14. The card medium receiving section according to claim 1, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium receiving section on the same side as the side of the card medium receiving section on which the contact conductor is provided.
3. The card processing device according to 3. 15. The card medium receiving section according to claim 13, wherein said antenna is located outside said card medium receiving section opposite to the side of said card medium receiving section on which said contact conductor is provided.
A card processing device as described in the above. 16. A shield plate is provided between said card medium storage section and said antenna so as to prevent an external electric field from reaching said card medium storage section. 16. The card processing device according to any one of claims 15 to 15. 17. A card medium storage unit for holding a card medium for receiving a card medium capable of rewriting the data and readable by an external device, and a method of transferring data of the card medium inserted in the card medium storage unit. A contact conductor that enables transmission of data to the card medium and reception of data from the card medium when the card medium is a contact-type first group card medium; An antenna for transmitting data to and receiving data from the card medium of the second group; and, when the card medium is the card medium of the first group, a card medium through the contact conductor. Write data to or read data from a card medium, and the card medium is a card medium of the second group. A card, comprising: a control unit for writing data to or reading data from a card medium through the antenna; and a housing for integrally holding the card medium storage unit and the antenna. Processing equipment. 18. The card medium receiving section according to claim 1, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium receiving section on the same side of the card medium receiving section as the side on which the contact conductor is provided.
8. The card processing device according to 7. 19. The card medium receiving section according to claim 17, wherein the antenna is located outside the card medium receiving section opposite to a side of the card medium receiving section on which the contact conductor is provided.
A card processing device as described in the above. 20. A shielding plate is provided between said card medium storage section and said antenna, for blocking an electric field from being applied to said card medium storage section from the outside. 20. The card processing device according to any one of items 19 to 19.