JPH06103686A - Reader-writer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To promptly correspond to information constitution change by recording the various kinds of the information of an usable magnetic card and collating the recorded information with the information read from the card. CONSTITUTION:The individual identification information, the belonging group identification information and the utilization starting time period information of the magnetic card 30 belonging to a group capable of using this reader-writer are stored in a data recording part 4 and the stored data are updated if necessary. An I/O interface control part 5 is connected to an external information recorder to control its operation and sends the data read from an information recording medium 20 to the recording part 4. In the medium 20, the individual identification information, the belonging group identification information and the utilization starting time period information of the latest usable card 30 for updating the data of the recording part 4 are recorded. The control part 5 compares the version number of the check data of the recording part 4 with that of the medium 20, recognizes the necessity of data updating and updates the check data of the recording part 4 when needed.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a reader / writer device for reading / writing data from / to a magnetic card on which data is magnetically recorded, and particularly limits the usable magnetic card and changes the range of the limitation. To obtain a reader / writer device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, a system is widely used in which predetermined data such as money data and ID data is recorded on a magnetic card on which data is magnetically recorded, and a reader / writer device reads and writes the data for processing. ing. The magnetic card used in such a system usually includes predetermined data according to the purpose of use, individual identification information for identifying each magnetic card, and the magnetic card belonging to a group that can use the system. Membership group identification information for identifying whether or not to perform the operation, and use start time information indicating when the magnetic card can be used (when issued) are recorded. The reader / writer device is a magnetic card that can be used in the system by reading and inspecting the individual identification information, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time information to identify whether the magnetic card can be used in the system. Only if you were doing data processing.

By the way, when there is a change in the structure of a group that can use the system (such as a company), if the new constituent company or the like has used another system until then, the user of the other system May need to make available new systems. In such a case, conventionally, the data of the magnetic card used in the other system is rewritten so that it can be used in the new system, or the magnetic card itself is replaced with one that can be used in the new system. Was.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned conventional method has a drawback that it takes a lot of labor and cost when there are many magnetic cards used in the other systems. Therefore, it is inconvenient and it is difficult to quickly respond to a change in the group structure. An object of the present invention is to provide a reader / writer device that solves the above-described conventional problems and can quickly respond to a change in group configuration.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a read / write controller for reading / writing data from / to a magnetic card on which data is magnetically recorded.
In a reader / writer device for a magnetic card, which comprises a data processing unit for performing a predetermined process on data read by the read / write control unit, individual identification information of a usable magnetic card, belonging group identification information, and start time of use Each data stored in the data recording section, which stores information, and the individual identification information of the magnetic card read from the magnetic card by the read / write section, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time. And a data collating unit for collating with.

Further, the reader / writer apparatus of the present invention includes a clock, and individual identification information of the usable magnetic card and belonging group identification information stored in the data recording section when a predetermined time has elapsed according to the clock. A time management unit that validates the use start time information can be provided.

Further, the reader / writer device of the present invention is connected to an external information recording device, and if necessary, the individual identification information of the usable magnetic card and the belonging of the data recorded in the external information recording device. An I / O interface control unit for storing the group identification information and the use start time information in the data recording unit can be provided.

Further, the reader / writer device of the present invention detects a format identification flag indicating the format of the data of the magnetic card read by the read / write unit, and based on the format identification flag, the data of the magnetic card is detected. It is possible to provide a format identification unit that identifies the format and detects the individual identification information of the magnetic card, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time information based on the identification result.

Further, the reader / writer device of the present invention detects the usage permission flag indicating whether or not the magnetic card can be used in the data of the magnetic card read by the reading / writing unit, and based on the detection result, the data collating unit detects the usage permission flag. A usage permission flag identifying unit that determines whether or not to collate data can be provided.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a reader / writer device according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in the figure, the reader / writer device of this embodiment includes a read / write unit 1 for reading / writing data from / to a magnetic card 30 on which data is magnetically recorded, a display control unit 2, a clock 3, and a book. A data recording unit 4 that stores individual identification information of a magnetic card 30 that can be used in a reader / writer device, belonging group identification information, and usage start time information, and an I / O interface that is connected to an external information recording device for control Control unit 5
And an integrated control unit 6 for controlling each of these units.

The read / write unit 1 is connected to a magnetic head and controls its operation to read / write data magnetically recorded on the magnetic card 30. The display control unit 2 is
By connecting to a display device such as a display and controlling its operation, the read / write unit 1 displays the read data read from the magnetic card 30 and the result of data processing. Watch 3 above
Informs the integrated control unit 6 of the time.

The data recording unit 4 stores the individual identification information of the magnetic cards 30 belonging to the group in which the reader / writer device can be used, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time information (hereinafter, the data recording unit 4). Check data is recorded in various data). The check data stored in the data recording unit 4 is updated as needed.

The I / O interface controller 5 is
It is connected to an external information recording device to control its operation and send the data read from the information recording medium 20 to the data recording unit 4. On the information recording medium 20, the individual identification information of the latest usable magnetic card 30 for updating the data of the data recording unit 4, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time information are recorded. The I / O interface control unit 5 recognizes the necessity of updating the data by means such as comparing the version number of the check data of the data recording unit 4 with the version number of the data of the information recording medium 20, and confirms the necessity. In that case, the check data in the data recording unit 4 is updated.

Therefore, when there is a change in the companies that make up the system using the magnetic card 30, all the magnetic cards 30 that can use the system based on the new structure (that is, the original system can be used). The individual identification information of the magnetic card 30 and the magnetic card 30) used in the newly constructed company, the belonging group identification information, and the usage start time information are recorded on the information recording medium 20 and supplied, By storing the data in the data recording unit 4 via the O interface control unit 5 and using it as new check data, it is possible to promptly deal with a change in the configuration of the group in which the system can be used.

The integrated control section 6 performs predetermined processing such as data processing in addition to the operation control of each section described above. FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing the functions of the integrated control unit 6.
As shown in the figure, the overall control unit 6 of the present embodiment identifies the read data read by the read / write unit 1 and sends it to each processing unit, and the format of the read data to identify the predetermined data. Format identifying means 11 to be sent to the collating means 12
And the data collating means 12 for judging whether or not the magnetic card 30 can be used based on the predetermined data sent from the format identifying means 11, and the time for connecting the timepiece 3 to the time management of the operation of the data collating means 12. The magnetic card 30 detects the management means 13 and the use permission flag 14 of the read data.
Permission flag identifying means 14 for determining whether or not to use
And the data processing means 15 for processing the read data only when the magnetic card 30 is usable according to the judgment of the data collating means 12 or the use permission flag identifying means 14.

The format identification means 11 detects the format identification flag indicating the format of the read data in the read data, and identifies the format of the read data. Then, based on the identification result, the individual identification information of the magnetic card 30, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time information are detected from the read data and sent to the data collating means 12. For this reason, even if there is a change in the configuration of the group in which the system can be used, even if the data format of the magnetic card 30 used in a company or the like having a new group configuration is different, it is easy. It is possible to collate data corresponding to.

The data collating means 12 accesses the data recording section 4 and collates various data sent from the format identifying means with the check data. Then, it is determined that the magnetic card 30 can be used by the reader / writer device only when the individual identification information, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time information of the magnetic card 30 that has read the data are all present in the check data. To do. The result of this determination is sent to the data processing means 15.

The time managing means 13 inputs the time from the clock 3 and informs the data collating means 12 of the time when the check data in the data recording section 4 is valid and the time when the check data is over. Therefore, when there is a change in the configuration of the group that can use the system, new check data is prepared in advance in the data recording unit 4 and time management is performed to check the check data all at once from the specified date. Can be changed.

The use permission flag identifying means 15 checks the presence or absence of the use permission flag in the read data, and determines that the magnetic card 30 can be used by the reader / writer device only when the use permission flag is detected. The result of this determination is sent to the data processing means.

The data processing means 15 is the data collating means 1
2 or a predetermined data process (for example, a charge) according to the purpose of use of the magnetic card 30 for read data only when the magnetic card 30 is determined to be usable by the reader / writer device by the use permission flag identifying means 14. Withdrawal and accumulation of points). The processing result by the data processing unit 15 is sent to the display control unit 2 and displayed on the display device, or sent to the reading / writing unit 1 and written in the magnetic card 30.

The data processing means 15 does not need to determine that the magnetic card 30 can be used by both the data collating means 12 and the use permission flag identifying means 14, and if either one of them determines that the magnetic card 30 can be used, the data processing means 15 can be used. Perform processing. Therefore, even if the magnetic card 30 of another group is provided with the use permission flag, it can be used in the system of the group without collating the individual identification information, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time information. Can be able to

In this embodiment, the information recording medium 20 is used to update the check data, and the check data in the data recording unit 4 is changed via the I / O interface control unit 5. The recording unit 4 may be configured by an external storage device, and the check data may be updated by exchanging the data recording unit 4.

Further, in this embodiment, the total control section 6 is provided with a format identifying means 11, a data collating means 12, a time managing means 13, a use permission flag identifying means 14 and a data processing means 15 to perform each data processing. However, a processing unit for performing each of the above processes may be separately provided.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to the flow charts of FIGS. First, the outline of the operation of the reader / writer device will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

The reader / writer device reads the check data into the data recording section 4 in the initial setting (step S1). After reading the check data, the magnetic card 30 is checked and data processing is performed.

When the magnetic card 30 is inserted into the reader / writer device, the reading / writing unit 1 reads the data of the magnetic card 30 (step S2) and determines whether the magnetic card 30 can be used (step S3). Then, when the magnetic card 30 is usable, predetermined data processing using the magnetic card 30 is performed (step S5).

Further, it is inspected whether the check data needs to be updated regularly or at a predetermined timing (step S6). When the configuration of the group using the system is changed, the check data needs to be updated, and the check data in the data recording unit 4 is updated with the data recorded in the information recording medium 20 (step S7). As a result, it is possible to promptly respond to a change in the group configuration. When it is not necessary to update the check data, such processing is not performed.

After the above processing, it is judged whether or not the use of the reader / writer device is to be ended. If not, the process waits for the insertion of the magnetic card 30, and when it is ended, all operations of the reader / writer device are ended ( Step S8).

Next, the processing when the magnetic card 30 is inserted into the reader / writer device will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When the magnetic card 30 is inserted into the reader / writer device, the reading / writing section 1 reads the data (step S1). Then, the read data is sent to the general control section 6. The input unit 10 of the general control unit 6 sends the read data to the format identifying unit 11, the use permission flag identifying unit 14, and the data processing unit 15.

The use permission flag identifying means 14 checks whether or not the read data includes a use permission flag (step S2). When there is a use permission flag, it is determined that the magnetic card 30 is usable, and the determination result is sent to the data processing means 15. In this case, the data processing means 15 sets the use permission state of the magnetic card 30 without waiting for the judgment of the data collating means 12 and performs a predetermined data processing (step S9). Therefore, even if the magnetic cards 30 of another group are provided with the use permission flag, it is possible to limit the use of the specific magnetic card 30 to the system of the group.

When the read data does not have the use permission flag, the process of the data collating means 12 is started. It should be noted that the data collating means 12 is sent with the individual identifying information of the magnetic card 30, the belonging group identifying information, and the use start time information detected after the format is identified by the format identifying means 11.

The data collating means 12 first collates the individual identification information with the check data (step S3), and
When there is no corresponding data, the use of the magnetic card 30 is prohibited, and a predetermined process such as ejection of the magnetic card 30 is performed (steps S4 and S10). On the other hand, if there is the corresponding data, the belonging group identification information is collated (step S5). When there is no corresponding data, the use of the magnetic card 30 is prohibited and a predetermined process is performed (steps S6 and S10). When there is the corresponding data, the use start time information is collated (step S7). And
When there is no corresponding data, the use of the magnetic card 30 is prohibited and a predetermined process is performed (steps S8 and S1).
0) If there is the corresponding data, the use of the magnetic card 30 is permitted, and the data processing means 15 starts the data processing (step S9).

[0034]

As described above, the reader / writer device of the present invention checks the individual identification information of the magnetic card, the belonging group identification information, and the usage start time information recorded on the ordinary magnetic card. By providing a data recording unit that stores the above check data of a usable magnetic card and a data collating unit that collates various data of the magnetic card with the above check data, a magnetic card that can be used in a reader / writer device is provided. It can be easily identified, and by updating the check data,
Even if there is a change in the configuration of the group that uses the system, there is an effect that it can be easily and promptly dealt with.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the clock and the time management section are provided, when the configuration of the group using the system is changed, new check data is prepared in advance in the data recording section. Since the check data can be changed all at once by performing the time management from the designated date, there is an effect that the change of the range of the magnetic card that can use the system can be managed by using the time as an element.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the I / O interface control section is provided, the check data can be easily updated using the information recording medium.

According to the invention of claim 4, since the format identification section is provided, even if the magnetic card used in another group records data in a different format, it can be easily used in a new group. There is an effect that it can be possible.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, since the use permission flag identifying section is provided, the data of the magnetic card can be used without collating with the check data.
Even a magnetic card of another group can be used in a limited manner with respect to a specific magnetic card in the reader / writer device, so that there is an effect that it is possible to easily respond flexibly individually.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a reader / writer device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram showing functions of an integrated control unit of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of this embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 read / write unit 2 display unit 3 clock 4 data recording unit 5 I / O interface control unit 6 general control unit 11 format identification means (part) 12 data collation means (part) 13 time management means (part) 14 usage permission flag identification means (Part) 15 Data processing means (Part) 30 Magnetic card

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A read / write control unit for reading / writing data from / to a magnetic card in which data is magnetically recorded,
In a reader / writer device including a data processing unit that performs a predetermined process on the data read by the read / write control unit, individual identification information of usable magnetic cards, belonging group identification information, and use start time information are recorded. The stored data recording unit, the individual identification information of the magnetic card read from the magnetic card by the read / write unit, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time are collated with each data stored in the data recording unit. A reader / writer device comprising a data collating unit. 2. The clock, and the individual identification information of the usable magnetic card, the belonging group identification information, and the use start time information stored in the data recording unit when the predetermined time has elapsed according to the clock are validated. The reader / writer device according to claim 1, further comprising a time management unit that operates. 3. An individual information identifying device, belonging group identifying information, and utilization start time information of a usable magnetic card, which is connected to an external information recording device and, if necessary, of the data recorded in the external information recording device. 3. The reader / writer device according to claim 1, further comprising an I / O interface control unit that stores and in a data recording unit. 4. A format identification flag indicating the format of the data of the magnetic card read by the read / write unit is detected, the format of the data of the magnetic card is identified based on the format identification flag, and the identification result is obtained. 2. The reader / writer device according to claim 1, further comprising a format identification section for detecting individual identification information, belonging group identification information, and usage start time information of the magnetic card based on the above. 5. Whether or not a usage permission flag indicating whether or not the magnetic card can be used is detected from the data of the magnetic card read by the read / write unit, and whether or not the data collation unit collates the data based on the detection result. The reader / writer device according to claim 1, further comprising: a usage permission flag identifying unit that determines the.