JPH0571994B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of the Invention] The present invention relates to a key card issuing machine, and more particularly to a key card issuing machine that writes information for opening and closing a key into an empty track of a card having multiple tracks of magnetic stripes. Regarding.

<<Prior Art and its Problems>> Conventionally, there are key card issuing machines that issue key-specific cards. Key-only cards issued by key card issuing machines are being used on a trial basis to open and close door keys in hotel rooms and the like.

However, now that we have entered the age of cards, having a key-only card separate from bank cards, credit cards, etc. increases the number of cards, so it is not something that users should accept.

Moreover, since the key-only card has no relation to bank cards, credit cards, etc., the use of the key-only card does not lead to simplifying counter operations at hotels and the like.

However, with conventional key card issuing machines,
Even if a key-only card can be issued, the key-only card lacks versatility, and therefore the conventional key card issuing machine has a problem in that the conditions under which it can be installed are narrowly limited.

[Object of the invention] This invention was made in view of the above problems, and its purpose is to issue a dual-purpose key card that allows a bank card, credit card, etc. itself to be used as a key card. The purpose of this invention is to provide a key card issuing machine.

《Structure and Effects of the Invention》 In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a plurality of tracks with magnetic stripes, makes some of the plurality of tracks empty, and stores personal codes, account numbers, etc. on the tracks other than the empty tracks. A card having personal information magnetically recorded thereon; An operating section into which personal information such as a PIN number and designated information such as the type of room can be entered; Validity of the personal information inputted by the card and the operating section is determined. validity determining means for determining the validity of the personal information; key information selecting means for selecting key information corresponding to the specified information of the operation unit when the validity determining means recognizes the validity of the personal information; The present invention is characterized by comprising a recording means for magnetically recording the generated key information on an empty track of the card.

With such a configuration, it is possible to issue a dual-purpose key card in which a bank card or credit card itself can be used as a key card.

Moreover, when issuing such dual-purpose key cards, the validity of personal information is determined, so
Even if key cards are automatically issued, procedural troubles can be eliminated.

<<Description of Embodiments>> FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a key card issuing machine to which the present invention is applied.

In the figure, the control unit 1 includes a CPU 11, a RAM
12 and P-ROM 13, and the CPU 11 centrally controls the operation of each section such as the card processing section 2, the operation section 3, and the display section 4. In addition,
The RAM 12 serves as a storage area for various variable data, and the P-ROM 13 stores management programs.

Furthermore, data is sent and received between the CPU 11 and the central device 5.

The card processing section 2 is provided with recording means, which will be described later, so as to accept a card and magnetically record key information on the accepted card.

As a condition for performing this processing operation,
This invention requires the use of a card 6 as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.

That is, the card 6 has one track of the magnetic stripe 61 on the A side and three tracks of the magnetic stripe 61 on the B side. In the case of card 6 in Figure 2, both the A and B sides are provided with tracks X on which personal information such as personal codes and account numbers are magnetically recorded, and one track on the B side is used to record personal information. The empty track Y is set to Y.

In the case of the card 6 shown in FIG. 3, the A side is an empty track Y, and the B side is a track X on which all personal information is magnetically recorded.

The operation section 3 allows input of personal information such as a password and information such as the type of room.

The display section 4 displays information for card users.

The central device 5 includes a validity determining means for determining the validity of the card 6 received by the card processing section 2 and the personal information inputted through the operation section 3, and a validity determining means for determining the validity of the personal information. When this feature is recognized, each function is provided as a key information selection means corresponding to the specified information of the operation section 3.

Further, the recording means of the card processing section 2 records the key information selected by the key information selection means as shown in FIG.
Magnetic recording is performed on the empty track Y of the card 6 shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 shows a schematic external view of the key card issuing machine of the present invention, which is equipped with such various parts. Note that the same symbols as in FIG. 1 indicate corresponding symbols.

In this embodiment, the operation of the key card issuing machine having the structure shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is as shown in the flowchart shown in FIG.

That is, in FIG. 5, step (501)
When the card 6 is inserted into the card processing unit 2, it is determined in step (502) whether the card 6 has been correctly read. If the card cannot be read accurately, the process proceeds to step (503), where card 6 is returned, and the process returns to step (501).

When it is determined that the card 6 has been read correctly, the message "Please enter your password" is displayed on the display section 4.

In the following step (504), when the password of the card 6 is inputted on the operation unit 3, the process proceeds to step (505), and the password is transmitted from the CPU 11 to the central device 5.

In the following step (506), the central device 5 checks the password, and the check result is sent to the CPU 11.

As a result of the check, if the password entered on the operation section 3 is incorrect, the process proceeds to step (503), the card 6 is returned, and the process returns to step (501).

Additionally, if it is determined that the PIN entered on the operation unit 3 and the PIN on the card 6 match, the display 4 will display the message ``Please specify the room you wish to reserve.'' , proceed to step (507).

In this step (507), when the room desired to be reserved is specified using the operation unit 3, this is transmitted from the CPU 11 to the central device 5.

In the following step (508), the central unit 5 checks the room for which the reservation is desired, and the check result is sent to the CPU.

As a result of the check, if the desired room cannot be secured, the process proceeds to step (503), the card 6 is returned, and the process returns to step (501).

In addition, if it is determined that the desired room can be reserved, steps (502), (506),
If the conditions are satisfied in step (508), the routine proceeds to step (509) and subsequent steps, and the key information is magnetically recorded in the empty track Y of the card 6. At this time, the display section 4 displays "Key card issuance in progress".

First, in step (509), the key information is encoded on the empty track Y of the card, and in the following step (510), it is determined whether the encoding is completed and all the key information has been magnetically recorded. 511), the card 6 with the key information magnetically recorded on the empty track Y of the card 6 becomes the key card and is returned.

In addition, in the case of magnetically recording multiple pieces of key information on one card 6, the encoding is not completed in step (510), so step (512) is required.
It is determined whether encoding has been performed a predetermined number of times. If encoding has not been performed, the process returns to step (509).

Thereafter, steps (509), (510), and (512) are repeated until it is determined that encoding has been performed a predetermined number of times in step (512). When encoding has been performed a predetermined number of times, step (503) is performed. Proceed and card 6 is returned.

Note that key information is magnetically recorded in the empty track Y of the card 6 for a predetermined number of times.

As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of magnetic stripes are provided as the card 6, and a part of the plurality of tracks is made into an empty track Y.
In addition, a card on which personal information such as a personal code and an account number is magnetically recorded is used for the truck X other than the empty truck. Specifically, it is possible to use a bank card, credit card, etc., with the third track of a JIS card as empty track Y, or the JIS stripe side of a card with two JIS stripes as empty track X. can.

Then, by inserting the card into the card processing section 2 of the card 6, keying in the PIN number, and then keying in the desired room, the bank card or credit card with the key information magnetically recorded on the empty track Y of the card 6 can be used as a bank card or credit card. It is now possible to issue key cards for

Furthermore, since a dual-use key card will be issued after checking the deposit balance, credit limit, etc. that correspond to the personal code and account personal information, there will be no procedural problems even if the key card is issued automatically. It will be resolved before it happens.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a slip issuing device to which the present invention is applied, and FIGS.
The figures are explanatory diagrams of cards forming a part of the structure of this invention, FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of the device shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of an embodiment of this invention. It is. 1...Control unit, 2...Card processing unit, 3...Operation unit,
4...Display section, 5...Central device.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A magnetic stripe is provided on a plurality of tracks, and a part of the plurality of tracks is made empty,
and a card on which personal information such as a personal code and account number is magnetically recorded other than the vacant truck; an operation section into which personal information such as a PIN number and designation information such as the type of room can be entered; the card and the aforementioned card; validity determining means for determining the validity of the personal information inputted by the operating section; when the validity determining means recognizes the validity of the personal information, selecting key information corresponding to the specified information of the operating section; A key card issuing machine comprising: key information selection means; and recording means for magnetically recording the key information selected by the key information selection means on an empty track of the card.