JPH0445074Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (Industrial application field) The present invention provides an IC card with a built-in IC having a memory function and an external connection part for this IC.
The present invention relates to an information processing device for an IC card that reads or reads and writes information stored in the IC.

(Prior art) In recent years, so-called ICs with built-in memory functions have been introduced into credit cards, cash cards, etc.
2. Description of the Related Art Cards are becoming more popular, and various devices for processing information stored in IC cards have also been proposed.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show an example of a conventional IC card information processing device.

This IC card information processing device has a main body a.
A card insertion slot d is provided on one side of the card, and an IC card b is inserted through the card insertion slot d. In this method, IC card b
A loading mechanism e that guides the IC card b to a predetermined position inside the device main body a, a card lock mechanism f that fixes the IC card b guided to the predetermined position by the loading mechanism e, and a connector part i provided on the back side of the IC card b. A contact pin vertical movement mechanism h, etc. for connecting the contact pin g provided on the device body a was required. In FIG. 3, 1 is a key operation section for performing processing operations, and m is a display section composed of an LCD, LED, etc. for displaying processing results.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) However, the IC card information processing device having the above-mentioned structure has a complicated structure, and furthermore, a key operation section l and a display section are added to the top surface of the complex device body a. Because of the provision of m, it has been difficult to make the device as a whole smaller and thinner.

(Means for Solving the Problems) The information processing device for an IC card of the present invention has a built-in IC having a storage function and an external connection section for this IC. An information processing device that reads, or reads and writes, information, which is provided with a connected portion connected to a connecting portion of the IC card on the top surface of the device body, and a lid body that can be opened and closed; The lid body is provided with a card holding part for holding the IC card, a key operation part for performing processing operations, and a display part for displaying the processing results, and the connecting part of the IC card and the connected part of the device main body are provided. The connection with the section is made by opening and closing the lid.

(Function) By storing the IC card in the card holding part of the lid that is attached to the device main body so that it can be opened and closed, and closing the lid, the connection part provided on the IC card and the card holding part on the top of the device main body are connected. The IC built in the IC card and the circuit components provided in the main body of the device are electrically connected. Furthermore, since the display section and the key operation section are provided on the lid, the structure of the entire device can be simplified and the device can be made smaller and thinner.

(Example) An example of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2.

In the figure, 1 is a lid body that holds an IC card 2, and 3 is a main body of the device.

Although not shown, the IC card 2 has a built-in IC with a memory function and a power supply for memory protection.
Connector (connection part) connected to this IC on the back side
6 is provided.

The lid body 1 is formed into a substantially rectangular shape with a thickness sufficient to accommodate the IC card 2, and a slit-shaped card insertion slot 8, which is slightly wider than the width of the IC card 2, is formed on the rear end surface 7a. At the same time, from this card insertion slot 8 to the front end surface 7 of the lid body 1
A groove-shaped card holding portion 9 having a depth approximately equal to the length of the IC card 2 is formed toward the direction b.
Further, an opening 10 is provided on the lower surface 17b of the lid body 1 so that when the IC card 2 is completely inserted and held in the card holding portion 9, the connector 6 provided on the back surface of the IC card 2 is exposed to the outside. is provided. Furthermore, a display section 18 such as an LCD or LED for displaying processing results and a key operation section 19 for performing processing operations are integrally provided on the top surface 17a of the lid 1.

The device main body 3 includes a circuit board 4 equipped with circuit components for reading or reading and writing information stored in the IC card 2, and a main power source 5 for driving the circuit board 4. There is. A fitting recess 11 is formed on the upper surface 3a of the device main body 3. The fitting recess 11 has a shape that is substantially the same as the outer shape of the lid 1 and a depth that is approximately equal to the thickness of the lid 1. The front ends of the left and right sides of the fitting recess 11 and the front ends of the left and right sides of the lid body 1 are connected by a support shaft 12, and the lid body 1 can be opened and closed with respect to the device main body 3 around this support shaft 12. It has been made possible. and,
The state in which the lid body 1 is closed, that is, the fitting recess 11
In the fitted state, the top surface 17a of the lid 1 and the top surface 3a of the device main body 3 are flush with each other. Further, on the bottom surface of the fitting recess 11, at a position compatible with the opening 10 provided in the lid body 1,
A connecting terminal (plug) 14 is provided to protrude. This plug 14 is a terminal connected to the connector 6 provided on the back side of the IC card 2, and is electrically connected to the circuit board 4 housed inside the device main body 3. Further, a stepped portion 15 is provided at the rear end portion of the fitting recess 11 over the entire length in the width direction. This stepped portion 15 allows the lid body 1 to fit into the fitting recess 11.
When the card is inserted into the IC, it will block the card insertion slot 8 and
This is to prevent the card 2 from slipping out from the card holding section 9.

When using the IC card information processing device configured as described above, first, open the lid 1, that is, raise it forward (the state shown in the figure), and then open the card holding section 9.
By simply storing the IC card 2 inside and closing the lid 1, the plug 14 is inserted into the connector 6.
The IC built in the IC card 2 and the circuit board 4 housed inside the device main body 3 are electrically connected.

(Effects of the invention) As explained above, according to the invention, the card holding part, display part, and key operation part are integrally provided in the lid body, and the lid body is made to be openable and closable. The connection mechanism with the device body is simplified, and the IC card information processing device can be made thinner and smaller. In addition, because the IC card and the circuit board inside the device are electrically connected simply by closing the lid, there are fewer moving parts compared to conventional devices.
Therefore, it is possible to provide an information processing device for IC cards with a low failure rate.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

1 and 2 show an example of an information processing device for an IC card according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view, FIG. 2 is a perspective view, and FIGS. 3 and 4 are conventional IC card information processing devices.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view and a vertical cross-sectional view of the card information processing device. 1...Lid body, 2...IC card, 3...device main body, 6...connector, 9...card holding part, 14
...Plug, 18...Display section, 19...Key operation section.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Utility Model Registration Claim] Information for reading or reading and writing information stored in an IC card that has a built-in IC with a storage function and an external connection part for this IC. The processing device is provided with a connected portion connected to the connecting portion of the IC card on the upper surface of the device body, and a lid that can be opened and closed, and the lid has a card holder for holding the IC card. A key operation section for performing processing operations, and a display section for displaying processing results are provided, and the connecting section of the IC card and the connected section of the device main body are connected by opening and closing the lid. An information processing device for IC cards, characterized in that: