JPH01302467A - Card processor - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a card processing method that performs card processing based on card data read from a prepaid card, etc. when a taxi fare, etc. is paid by a prepaid card, etc. Regarding equipment.

[Prior Art] In recent years, taxi card systems, which allow taxi fares to be paid using prepaid cards, have become widespread and are in the process of being developed.

In this taxi card system, a card processing device is installed near the driver's seat of the taxi, and when a prepaid card is presented by a customer, the driver inserts the card into the card processing device. Then, the card processing device updates the balance read from the prepaid card based on the taxi fare, records it on the card, and records the fare etc. in the total memory (internal memory). Then, when a memory card or the like is connected to the card processing device at the end of business hours on -day, the contents of the tally memory are transferred to the memory card.

When the memory card is brought to the headquarters, its contents are compiled by a host computer or the like at the headquarters.

In this case, data is aggregated for each handler (driver), but the handler's confirmation is based on his or her unique identification data (I
D code).

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Conventionally, each handler inputs his or her unique ID code from the keyboard at the start of a day's business, which not only puts a burden on the handler, but also requires the input of the ID code. There was a risk of forgetting the input or entering it incorrectly. In such a case, if the data were to be aggregated at the head office without being noticed, it would not be possible to accurately manage sales by handler, which would cause trouble.

An object of the present invention is to make it possible to reliably and easily input an identification code unique to a handler in a taxi card system or the like at the start of business on -day.

[Means to solve the problem] The means of this invention are as follows.

The card-type recording medium l (see the machine blow diagram in Figure 1, the same applies hereinafter) is a prepaid card or postpaid card for the user (customer), or identification data unique to the handler.
ID code, etc.) is recorded on the card for the handler, etc.
It is composed of magnetic cards, IC cards, optical cards, etc.

The reading means 2 reads card data from the card-type recording medium 1, and reads the card data magnetically or optically, for example.

The first determining means 3 determines the type of the card type recording medium 1 when the reading means 2 reads the card data.

The storage means 4 is for identification data registration to store identification data read from the storage medium for the handler by the reading means 2 when the first determination means 3 determines that the card type recording medium 1 is for transaction. memory, etc.

The second determination means 5 determines whether or not identification data is stored in the storage means 4 before the card processing starts (for example, when the power is turned on).

When the second determining means 5 determines that the identification data is not stored, the notifying means 6 notifies the user by a display message, an alarm sound, or the like.

[Work] The operation of the means of this invention is as follows.

Currently, in the card processing equipment that makes up the taxi card system, at the start of business on -day, the driver who is the handler inserts his/her own handler card (handling card) into the card processing equipment installed in the car he/she uses today. Card type recording medium 1)
Insert. Then, the first discrimination means 3 discriminates the type of card, but in this case, since it is a card for a handler, the identification data read from the card is registered in the storage means 4. Once the identification data is registered in this way, the second
This is determined by the determining means 5. Therefore, such a case is recognized as a normal state.

On the other hand, if the identification data is not registered in the storage means 4, the second determination means 5 determines whether the identification data is unregistered. As a result, the notification means 6 reports this.

Therefore, simply inserting the card for handling at the start of business on -day, for example, will automatically register the identification data recorded on the card, making it extremely easy to register. If you forget to register your identification data, you will be notified to that effect, so you can be sure to register.

[Example] Hereinafter, one embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 4.

Figure 2 shows a card processing device that constitutes a taxi card system, that is, a card processing device for taxis that is installed near the driver's seat of a taxi and processes card payments for taxi fares. FIG. 2 is a block circuit diagram.

The CPU II controls various operations according to system programs stored in advance in the ROM 12, and the CPU 11 has a keyboard 1 as a peripheral device.
3, a card reading/writing device 14, a meter interface section 15, a receipt printer 16, etc. are connected.

The keyboard 13 includes a numeric keypad AK for entering the taxi fare displayed on a fare meter (not shown) that is normally provided, a clear key BK for correcting numeric errors, and a copy sheet key to be described later. CK, closing key DK, settlement key EK, etc. are provided, and keyboard 1 corresponds to the operation keys.
The key code output from 3 is taken into CPU II.

The cart reading/writing device 1114 has a card insertion slot 14A, and has a normal configuration that performs data writing/reading operations on the card inserted into the card insertion slot 14A under the control of the CPU II. In the embodiment, the card data read by the card reading/writing device 14, which is equipped with a magnetic head and reads/writes data magnetically, is taken into the CPU II, and is read by the CPU 11.
performs card processing depending on the type of card (prepaid card, postpaid card, or card for handler).

The charge meter interface unit 15 is connected to a charge meter that is normally provided, and there are two types of interfaces in advance, namely R5-2, depending on the model of the charge meter.
A 32C interface section 15-1 and a current loop interface section 15-2 are provided. Therefore, in this embodiment, in addition to being able to perform card processing based on the charge automatically sent from the meter interface section 15, card processing can also be performed based on the charge input from the keyboard 13. Two types of R5 are available, each with a pre-prepared charge meter.
-232C interface section 15-1. If it is different from the current loop interface tl&15-2 (if it is not linked to a charge meter), the charge is input from the keyboard 13.

The receipt printer 16 is a thermal printer that prints charges and prepaid card balances, and performs printing operations under the control of the CPU 11 to issue receipts. In this case, C.P.
Depending on the type of card, UII issues a regular receipt as well as a copy receipt (for example, a signature receipt) when using a postpaid card such as a credit card. It is issued in response to the operation of the copy receipt key CK provided at 13. In addition, the customer has to sign a copy of the receipt, which is then used by the driver to keep it.

The RAM 17 is a memory for business records, and stores the fares paid by card individually (by ride), as well as the total amount of the fare, etc. In this case, in this embodiment, the CPU
The time data read out from the clock circuit section 18 under the control of the clock circuit section 18 is also recorded in the RAM 17. That is, the boarding time and alighting time of the customer are recorded in the RAM 17 in accordance with the business start time and end time on -day, or the fare for each ride. The data recorded in the RAM 17 is stored in the memory card interface section 19 when the settlement key EK provided on the keyboard 13 is operated at the end of business hours on -day, etc.
is transferred to a memory card (not shown) connected to the . Note that this memory card is used for data aggregation at the post computer at the headquarters.

The display section 20 is a liquid crystal display device or the like that digitally displays charges, etc., and the sound section 21 notifies the operator that he or she should insert the card or operate the copy receipt key CK. This is a buzzer or the like that generates an alarm sound when the alarm occurs.

Here, the CPU II determines whether or not the handler's card has been inserted, in other words, whether or not the handler's unique identification data (ID code) recorded in advance on the handler's card is registered in the RAM 17. When an unregistered ID code is detected, an alarm sound is generated from the sound part 21. Detection in this case is performed when the power is turned on. In addition, R
The ID code registered in AM17 is cleared when the payment key EK is operated.

Reference numeral 22 is a detection unit that detects the on/off state of the automobile engine.

FIG. 3 shows the recorded contents of the card, and data indicating the type of prepaid card, postpaid card, card for handler, etc. is recorded on the magnetic stripe. In addition, the above-mentioned ID code is also recorded on the handler's card.

Next, the operation of this embodiment will be explained with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

This flowchart starts executing when the power is turned on.

First, the CPU II reads the contents from the ID code storage area of the RAM 17 (step S1), and checks whether the ID code is registered (step S2).
), here, the ID code is cleared along with other data at the time of payment, when the contents of the RAM 17 are transferred to the memory card via the memory card interface unit 19 in response to the payment key EK operated at the end of the business day. be done.

Therefore, at the start of business on -day, the registration status of the ID code is checked first. At first, it is unregistered, so the process proceeds to step S3, where the detection signal from the engine detection section 22 is taken in and the on/off state of the engine is checked. Here, if the engine is in a stopped state, a check is made to see if a card has been inserted into the card reading/writing device fi 14 (step S4), and the process returns to step S3 and waits until a card is inserted. Furthermore, if the engine is running, there is a risk that the business will continue as it is, so the alarm unit 21 sounds an alarm to notify the driver that the ID code is unregistered (step S5);
The process returns to step S3 and waits until it is detected in step S4 that a card has been inserted.

Here, when the card is inserted into the card reading/writing device i14, the process proceeds to step S6, where the CPU II starts up the card reading/writing device 14 and specifies a reading operation, and also starts the card reading/writing device 14. importing the card data read by and determining the type of card based on this card data (Step 2 S7);
Here, data indicating the type of cards that can be used in this embodiment is recorded in advance, so whether or not the inserted card is a card for the handler is determined based on the data indicating the type. Make a judgment. Here, if another card is inserted by mistake, the process returns to step S3, but if the handler's card is inserted, the ID code read from the handler's card is registered in the RAM 17 (step S8 ), and finally, if the alarm sound is ringing, it is stopped (step S9), thereby allowing the business to start.

Now, when a prepaid card or postpaid card is presented by a customer when paying a taxi fare, the driver inserts the card into the card slot 14 of the card reading/writing device 14.
Insert into A.

Here, when the CPU II detects insertion of the card, it activates the card reading/writing device 1i14 to execute the reading operation. As a result, the card reading/writing device 1
The data on the prepaid card or postpaid card read by 4 is taken into the CPU II. Then, the CPU 11 receives and accepts charges inputted from the keyboard 13 or automatically sent from the charge meter via the meter interface section 15, and the close key DK on the keyboard 13 is pressed. Wait until operated. Here, if the meter interface unit 15 is linked to the toll meter, the driver can simply operate the closing key DK, but if it is not linked to the toll meter, the driver can input the toll by entering the number. After that, operate the closing key DK. When the closing key DK is operated after the charge has been input from the meter interface section 15 or the keyboard 13 in this way, the CPU 11 records the charge in the RAM 17 and also performs a registration process to accumulate the total charge amount in the RAM 17. Do and CPUII
writes the boarding time of the current passenger, which has been stored in an internal register in advance, into the RAM 17, reads out the passenger's alighting time (current time) from the clock circuit section 18, and sends it to the RAM 17.
After that, the current fee and other necessary data are sent to the receipt printer 16 to be printed and a normal receipt is issued.

Then, at the end of business hours on -day, when the memory card is inserted into the memory card interface section 19 and the settlement key EK is operated, the settlement process is performed and the data in the RAM 1T is cleared along with the II) code. Then, bring this memory card to the headquarters and have it counted.

In the above embodiment, whether or not the ID code is registered is detected when the power is turned on, but the timing is not limited as long as it is before the start of card processing.

Moreover, it is not limited to the taxi card system.

It can also be used in parking lot card systems, etc.

[Effects of the Invention] This invention makes registration extremely easy, as the identification data recorded on the card is automatically registered by simply inserting the card for handling, such as at the start of business on -day, for example. Furthermore, if you forget to register your identification data, you will be notified to that effect, so you can be sure to register.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of the present invention, Figs. 2 to 4 show embodiments, Fig. 2 is a block circuit diagram of a card processing device constituting a taxi card system, and Fig. 3 is a card recording system. The diagram showing the contents, FIG. 4, is a flowchart showing the operation when the power is turned on. 11...CPU, 12...ROM
, 14... Card reading/writing device, 17.
...RAM, 21...Sound department. Patent applicant Casio Computer Co., Ltd. Figure 1 Figure 3 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A card processing device comprising a reading means for reading card data from a card-type recording medium and performing card processing based on the card data read by the reading means, wherein the card data is read by the reading means. When reading,
a first discriminating means for discriminating the type of the card-type recording medium; and a reading means when the discriminating means determines that the medium is a card-type recording medium for a handler on which identification data unique to the handler is recorded. a storage means for storing identification data read from a recording medium for the handler by a second determination means for determining whether or not identification data is stored in the storage means before starting card processing execution; A card processing device characterized by comprising: notifying means for notifying when the determining means determines that no identification data is stored.