JP2005322197A - Method and device for processing data carrier such as identification and id card, especially identification means - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and a device for realizing processing of a data carrier such as an identification, and an ID card having an integrated circuit IC connected to an antenna with simple structure while maintaining high productivity. <P>SOLUTION: The data carrier receives input by at least one of programming devices 34, 35. An IC 12 is programmed by non-contact at a relative static position of the data carrier 11. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for processing data carriers such as identification cards, ID cards, etc., having an integrated circuit (IC) connected to an antenna (antenna circuit).

  For example, a data carrier such as an identification card has an integrated circuit (IC) connected to an antenna, a so-called RFID chip, and can perform data communication without contact. The IC possessed by the data carrier must be initialized and / or previously entered with personal information. This can be done centrally or distributedly. In intensive personal information entry, the data carrier processes (inputs) all information as much as possible in one central input station. In this case, for example, other personal information of the applicant is also required for printing or stamping the identification number on a previously prepared surface. In addition, the applicant's personal information and biometric data (fingerprints, iris images, facial photographic features, etc.) must be entered into the IC. A intensive input based on a large amount of information, in particular biometric data, requires a relatively long time, eg 10 to 30 seconds. For example, to process a data carrier such as an identification card using equipment operating at a rate of 50 processes per minute, a large number of programming devices are required.

  When processing (input) in a decentralized manner, data carriers, in particular identification cards, are first given only numbers, for example by printing or stamping, at the central input station. The IC can be fully initialized at this central input station. Furthermore, although each IC has a different individual transport key, a corresponding distributed personal information entry station is derived from the associated master key and identification number. Further, the identification number is written in the IC. Storing numbers and individual keys helps to avoid transport errors, and the data carrier between the central input station and the individual distributed personal information input stations is transported to the wrong path or stolen To prevent counterfeiting. Personal information input for storing information such as personal information is performed in a distributed manner by individual personal information input stations. For example, in the distributed processing of data carriers such as identification cards, the time required for IC programming at the central input station is reliably reduced compared to the case of intensive processing. For example, in a conventional apparatus for processing a data carrier such as an identification card, it is difficult to shorten the time required for programming, the production speed is slow, and the production volume is reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to program an IC of a data carrier while maintaining a high production capacity by a short intermittent stroke that has a complicated configuration and mechanically transports forward without using an expensive programming station. It is to make it possible.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a method for processing a data carrier such as an ID card, ID card, etc. having an integrated circuit (IC) connected to an antenna, wherein the data carrier is at least Receiving input from one programming device, the method is characterized in that the IC of the data carrier is programmed in a relative stationary position by the programming device.

  According to a preferred embodiment, the ICs are each programmed in a contactless manner in the relative stationary position of the data carrier.

  According to another preferred embodiment, said ICs are each programmed with letters, numbers and symbols, in particular numbers, said letters, numbers and symbols from one of these sets to said data It is given to the carrier.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, said ICs are each programmed with different letters, numbers and symbols, for example, other numbers generated randomly, said different letters, numbers And symbols are associated with the data carrier.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, an operating system with an integrated application is mounted inside each of the ICs.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the IC is personalized and / or initialized for each data carrier.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the ICs are each programmed with at least one encryption key (symmetric key) or encryption key pair (asymmetric key).

  According to still another preferred embodiment, a key pair (private key, public key) is generated on demand within the IC.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the public key is selected from the IC.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, said ICs each have data relating to individuals corresponding to photographic features, addresses, signatures, etc., in particular such as fingerprints, iris images, photographic feature features, etc. It is programmed with biometric data.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, data is read from the IC and checked accurately for inspection.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the data carrier is intermittently advanced along a trajectory for each length of the data carrier, is branched from the trajectory for programming, and executes at least programming. After receiving input from one programming device, it is returned to the track or another track for intermittent further transport.

  According to a further preferred embodiment, the data carrier branched from the trajectory is given a stationary position in order to ensure sufficient time for programming.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the rest time is about 2 seconds or more, for example about 30 seconds or more.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the data carrier is for example branched from the trajectory into at least two or more adjacent trajectories, the adjacent trajectories being associated with at least one programming device. Furthermore, the data carrier is held in a stationary position to ensure sufficient time for programming on the adjacent trajectory and then returned to the trajectory for further intermittent transport, for example. It has become.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, each of the data carriers is diverged from the track to the adjacent track as a set of two or more consecutive data carriers.

  According to a further preferred embodiment, the data carrier pairs are intermittently advanced in each adjacent trajectory with a stroke corresponding to the length of the set, and stationary between each stroke. It stays in place and is programmed.

  According to a further preferred embodiment, the programming device comprises a programming unit, in particular a programming head, associated with each data carrier on each of the adjacent trajectories.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the programming device comprises a programming unit arranged on each of the data carriers at a number of spaced intervals corresponding to the respective number of sets on the adjacent trajectory concerned. And a number of programming units used as test units for adjacent rereads corresponding to the number of sets, each of the programming units being stationary of the data carrier on the adjacent trajectory Is related to position.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the track is formed as a straight supply track and a carry-out track.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the branch transfer of the data carrier from the supply track and the return transfer of the data carrier onto the unload track are performed on a transfer track extending across them, The delivery track is connected to at least two or more adjacent tracks, as well as the supply track and the unload track.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, said data carrier is adapted to receive input from at least one programming device, said programming device being continuous vertically or horizontally along one trajectory. Or continuously arranged along an endless curved orbit like a circular orbit and having a number of consecutively arranged stations for receiving the data carrier, It has a programming unit for programming the data carrier.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, said data carrier is taken into its associated station on one side of at least one programming device and is held in a stationary position for programming, Furthermore, after the programming, the individual stations are re-delivered on the same or opposite side of the trajectory.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the at least one programming device is movable by the drive along the trajectory on a stroke-by-stroke basis, so that the second, third, Each of the n th or n th station is loaded with said data carrier, and during movement in the opposite direction, if necessary, a second, located between stations already loaded on the data carrier, Each of the third or nth stations is loaded with the data carrier, and the station loaded with the data carrier performs programming on the IC of the data carrier at rest time, and the programming device, after programming, In the same way, it is possible to exercise intermittently for each stroke. Is grayed data carrier delivered from the station, is empty in the station so that the data carrier to be next program incorporated.

  Further, the above-mentioned problem is a data carrier processing apparatus suitable for carrying out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 24 of the present invention, and a supply direction with a stroke corresponding to the length of the data carrier. And a supply device, for example, a conveyor belt, which operates toward the delivery device region, the data carrier being able to move forward and backward continuously on the conveyor belt at intervals. This is solved by a device characterized by that.

  According to a preferred embodiment, the delivery device comprises a plurality of substantially parallel conveyor belts, in particular a toothed V-belt, on which the device is supported, further comprising: The apparatus has a configuration suitable for taking in the data carrier by vertical movement and transporting in the lateral direction by the conveyor belt.

  According to another preferred embodiment, said delivery device comprises, for example, four or more conveyor belts, each two said conveyor belts being used to take in said data carrier together, said conveyor The belt takes two or more consecutively arranged data carriers from the supply device simultaneously and together as a set, and in a direction across the supply device, a linear transfer drive, in particular a transfer It is designed to be handed over to the device.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, a number of conveying devices corresponding to the number of each set extend substantially parallel to each other, said conveying device alternating from said delivery device alternately around a number corresponding to the number of groups. The data carrier arranged in succession is taken in.

  According to still another preferred embodiment, the delivery device is disposed above the supply device and the transport device.

  According to still another preferred embodiment, each of the transport devices has a space and a transport protrusion that are continuous at substantially the same interval before and after a certain number, and the space and the transport protrusion can capture the data carrier. It has been made.

  According to a further preferred embodiment, for each transport device, a first space and transport protrusion is provided for taking in a set of the data carriers from the delivery device, the following space and transport protrusion being individually Used for programming the IC of a data carrier stationary on the transport device, the last space and transport protrusion being used for the delivery of a set of data carriers. Adjacent to a laterally extending intake device formed corresponding to the device.

  According to still another preferred embodiment, each of the conveying devices has a linear conveying mechanism having a form of a support member extending in the length direction.

  According to still another preferred embodiment, each of the transport devices is intermittently driven for each stroke by the driving device and advanced in the transport direction for each stroke, and the length of this stroke is determined by the data carrier group. It corresponds to the full length of.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the intake device is associated with the carry-out device and is formed corresponding to the carry-out device.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the feeding and unloading devices are driven by individual or common driving devices so as to be intermittently driven with a stroke length corresponding to the length of the data carrier. ing.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the programming device comprises a magazine with individual stations that are guided and moved along one substantially vertical track.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the programming device comprises a magazine arranged in alignment in a horizontal or vertical plane, the magazine comprising stations arranged continuously in the vertical or horizontal plane. Have.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the programming device comprises a magazine with a station 142 and a programming unit associated therewith guided and moved along a straight and substantially horizontal trajectory. have.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the magazine is arranged between the supply track and the output track and can be moved and moved across these tracks.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the data carriers are taken and held in a vertical position in the individual stations of the magazine.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the data carrier is rotated between a horizontal position and a vertical position before being taken into the station and after delivery from the station, for example a horizontal position. Supplied and unloaded at the same position, guided into the station in a vertical position, and machined there, after which it can be moved forward.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the magazine comprises a substrate and a substantially comb-shaped projecting side plate held in connection with the substrate and formed between the side plates. Is used for taking in the data carrier, and the data carrier can be held in a suspended or upright state, for example by a clamp head, between the gaps.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the side plate comprises an antenna and a shielding member, each side plate being associated with a programming unit, the programming unit being connected to the antenna.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the magazine comprises a drive device, preferably a rack, which is operatively connected to a drive gear of the drive device.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the magazine is adapted to move along a direction across the side plate surface.

  According to a further preferred embodiment, the magazine, in particular the substrate with the side plate (251), moves upwards with respect to the data carrier supply surface and is then adjusted again, for example in the event of a fault. Therefore, it can be moved back onto the unloading surface of the data carrier.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, a lower support device is provided in the region of the magazine substantially at the height level of the transport path of the data carrier, whereby the data carrier Each is supported from the lower side and lifted from the conveyance track, and thereafter held by the clamp head, processed, and then lowered again.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the support device is spaced laterally from the transport track along the direction of the magazine.

  According to a further preferred embodiment, the support device is arranged to be rotatable by a drive device and to be movable up and down.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the support device comprises a support disc.

  According to yet another preferred embodiment, the support disc is substantially star-shaped and comprises individual projecting arms, which in turn are used as lower support members of the transport track. Movement is possible to move the data carrier up and down in the region and below the data carrier.

  In the following, the present invention will be described in more detail on the basis of the illustrated embodiment.

  1 to 3 show an apparatus 10 for processing a data carrier 11 according to a first embodiment of the invention. In the case of the data carrier 11, in principle, it is important that it is made of different materials. In the illustrated embodiment, this data carrier is an identification means such as an identification card or ID card. is important. For example, a data carrier 11 such as an identification card has an integrated circuit (IC) 12 connected to an antenna, as shown. Such an integrated circuit (IC) 12 is also called a chip. They allow contactless data communication. The apparatus 10 used to process the data carrier 11 having such an IC 12 operates intermittently, and is provided with a supply device 13 at the inlet and an unloader 14 formed so as to correspond to the supply device 13 at the outlet. have. The supply device 13 operates in the direction indicated by the arrow 15 with an intermittent motion stroke corresponding to the length of the data carrier 11. The supply device 13 and the carry-out device 14 have conveyor belts 16 and 17, respectively. The conveyor belt has conveying protrusions 18 which are continuous back and forth at substantially the same interval and extend over the upper surface of the conveyor belts 16 and 17 by a sufficient length. Due to the configuration in which the transport protrusion comes into contact with the data carrier 11, forward transport by the conveyor belts 16 and 17 is guaranteed. The supply device 13 and the carry-out device 14 are driven by individual or common drive devices 19 and are transported with an intermittent motion stroke corresponding to the length of the data carrier 11 such as an identification card, for example. To do.

  The supply device 13 operates towards the area of the delivery device 20. The delivery device 20 is associated with the supply device 13. Correspondingly, in the area of the carry-out device 14, a take-in device 21 that moves together with the carry-out device 14 is arranged. The delivery device 20 and the capture device 21 can be formed to have the same configuration. The delivery device 20 will be described in more detail. This device has several conveyor belts 22 that run substantially parallel to each other and transverse to the direction of operation of the supply device 13. The conveyor belt 22 may be composed of, for example, a toothed V belt. In the illustrated embodiment, four conveyor belts are arranged for the delivery device 20 and the take-in device 21. Instead of the four conveyor belts 22, more conveyor belts can be arranged for each of the delivery device 20 and the take-in device 21. Any of the conveyor belts 22 is guided by the rotary handle 23. The rotating handle 23 is redirected by a drive device 23a schematically shown in the figure. In particular, any of the conveyor belts 22 supports a device denoted by numeral 24 in FIG. The device 24 takes in and delivers the data carrier 11, for example, by moving up and down. Further, the device 24 transports the captured data carrier 11 laterally in the left direction or the right direction in FIG. 2 by the translational movement of each transport belt 22. In particular, in this configuration, for example, two transport belts 22 of the capture device 21 are used to capture the data carrier 11 together. In this case, the devices 24 of both adjacent conveyor belts 22 take in the data carrier 11 simultaneously and together. For this reason, the device 24 is located at a height level intermediate the height of the supply device 13. Preferably, the conveyor belt 22 takes two or more consecutively arranged data carriers 11 from the supply device 13 simultaneously and together as a set and crosses the supply device 13 as shown by the arrows in the figure. The data carrier 11 is configured to move in the left direction shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the delivery device 20 is disposed above the supply device 13 and the transport devices 27 and 28, and takes in the data carrier 11 from the supply device 13 at that location. Further, the delivery device 20 alternately conveys the data carrier 11 in the direction toward the conveyance device 27 indicated by the arrow 25 or the direction toward the conveyance device 28 indicated by the arrow 26 and delivers the data carrier 11 to the conveyance devices 27 and 28. In the illustrated embodiment, two transport devices are arranged that extend substantially parallel to each other. In other embodiments not shown, more transport devices are arranged. The number depends on how many consecutively arranged sets of data carriers are. A set of data carriers is simultaneously and together delivered from the supply device 13 by the delivery device 20, and further, on the transport devices 27 and 28 having a straight transport track, in the direction of arrow 25 or 26 in the figure. It is conveyed to. In the illustrated embodiment, two data carriers 11 arranged in succession are selected as a set. The pair of data carriers (K, L in the figure) is simultaneously transported from the delivery device 20 as a pair in the direction of the arrow 25 by one stroke of the device 10 and moved onto the transport device 27. In this example, the set of data carriers 11 consists of two data carriers, so that the delivery device 20 and the capture device 21 configured corresponding thereto have two pairs of conveyor belts 22 that operate simultaneously. Two transport devices 27, 28 are then associated for linear transport. The transport devices 27 and 28 are alternately supplied from the delivery device 20 with a fixed number of pairs corresponding to the number of data carriers 11 arranged in succession. In the embodiment shown, the transport devices 27, 28 are supplied with two data carriers K, L or M, N, respectively.

  Each transport device has linear transport tracks 29, 30 in the form of, for example, a support member extending in the length direction. Since the transport device 27 is intermittently driven by the drive device 31 schematically illustrated, the transport devices 27 and 28 always perform a transport operation for each stroke. The operating stroke corresponds to the total length of the data carrier, and in the illustrated embodiment, is the total length of the set of two data carriers 11. In this case, this operating stroke is indicated by the arrow 32.

  Each of the transport devices 27 and 28 has a space and a transport protrusion 33 that are connected at substantially equal intervals in the front and rear. Both the space and the conveyance protrusion 33 are provided for taking in the data carrier 11. The individual space of each conveying device 27, 28 is not so important, and the conveying protrusion 33 at the end is important. The data carrier 11 is placed on the space of the transport devices 27 and 28. In the region between the transfer device 20 and the take-in device 21 of the transport devices 27 and 28, a stationary time for processing the data carrier 11 occurs. In this stationary time, in particular non-contact programming is performed on the data carrier 11. In addition to this, at least one programming device 34, 35 is arranged in the transport device 27, 28. In the illustrated embodiment, the programming device 34 has a programming unit 36, in particular a programming head. In the same way, the transport device 28 has a programming unit 35 arranged for all data carriers 11, in particular a programming head 35, in which a programming head is arranged.

  In each transport device 27, 28, the first two spaces and the transport protrusion 33 are arranged in order to take in one set of data carrier 11 from the delivery device 20. The individual programming units 36 and 37 are respectively associated with the four spaces following the connection with the delivery device 20 and the transport protrusion 33. The programming units 36, 37 program the IC 12 of the data carrier 11 in the rest position. The last two spaces and transport protrusions 33 are associated with the capture device 21 and are arranged at the location of the capture device 21 to deliver a set of data carriers 11.

  In the device 10, at least one programming device 34, 35 is arranged for each data carrier 11. The IC 12 in the data carrier 11 is programmed in a non-contact manner in relative stationary positions by means of programming devices 34, 35. Programming is performed by individual programming units 36, 37 in a rest time of about 2 seconds. In each transport device 27, 28, the first program unit 36, 37 performs programming while the other program unit 36, 37 is operating as a reading device.

  During the operation of the device 10 that operates intermittently, the individual data carriers 11 are supplied by the supply device 13. At that time, each data carrier 11 is pushed forward intermittently for each length of the data carrier in the traveling direction. In the stage shown in FIG. 1, a pair of data carriers 11 with symbols K and L are conveyed by the supply device 13. The pair of K and L can be taken out simultaneously and together from the supply device 13 by the delivery device 20 and delivered to the transport device 28 in the right direction indicated by the arrow 26 in the figure. At that time, the supply device 13 is pushed forward by one stroke, and the data carriers M and N on the space are conveyed forward as indicated by an arrow 15 in the figure. In the next stroke of the device 10, the data carriers K, L are pushed forward by the transport device 28 by the operating stroke corresponding to the arrow 32 in the figure. The length of the operating stroke corresponds to the total length of the set of data carriers labeled K, L. Eventually, the data carriers K and L reach the place where there is a pair of data carriers G and H in FIG. The data carriers K, L remain in place for a sufficient time to program. At this time, the data carriers K and L are programmed by the associated programming unit 37. The next operating stroke in the transport device 28 is caused by the fourth stroke of the device 10. At that time, the pair of data carriers K and L reaches the place where the data carriers C and D exist. Due to the fourth stroke of this device 10, the data carriers K, L reach the area of each programming unit 37 associated with that position. Therefore, a program reading check is performed. In addition, the data carrier remains in place for a sufficient time for reading. The pair of data carriers programmed by the programming device 35 is transported to the region of the capturing device 21 and is captured onto the unloading device 14 from the transporting device 28 while maintaining the unloading order. Assuming that the pair of data carriers K and L arrives on the two first spaces of the transport device 28 on which the data carriers G and H are loaded in FIG. 1, the pair of data carriers K and L Stay on it for up to 4 strokes. Due to the fourth stroke of the device, the data carriers K, L reach the positions C, D in the figure. After the fourth stroke of the device, the data carriers K, L then reach an empty space on the transport device 28 of FIG. This space corresponds to the space where A and B on the other transport device 27 are placed. The pair of data carriers are alternately delivered by the delivery device 20 in the direction of the arrow 25 in the drawing toward the transport device 27 and in the direction of the arrow 26 toward the transport device 28. Data carriers delivered on the transport device 27 are also delivered at the same steps and time intervals as described above for the transport device 28.

  In the illustrated embodiment, an apparatus 10 for a set of a pair of data carriers is described, but a set of three or more data carriers may be used. The device 10 can comprise three or more transport devices corresponding to the transport devices 27, 28. In this case, the stationary time of the group of data carriers 11 staying in the area of the transport device becomes longer. Programming devices 34, 35 are associated with the area of the transport device, and programming and reading checks of the data carrier 11 are performed. At that time, more time for programming the IC 12 is obtained, and the number of data carriers processed per hour can be increased.

  The device 10 is a device for intensively processing a data carrier 11 such as an identification card equipped with an IC 12 in a distributed line. In this case, the IC 12 of each data carrier 11 is programmed with letters, numbers and symbols, eg numbers, and a set of data carriers 11 is given. In addition, each IC 12 is programmed with other letters, numbers and symbols, for example, other numbers generated randomly. Other letters, numbers and symbols are associated with the data carrier 11. Furthermore, an operation system having an integrated application can be mounted inside each IC 12. The device 10 personalizes and / or initializes the IC 12 of each data carrier by means of programming devices 34, 35. In that case, at least one encryption key or encryption key pair may be programmed for each IC 12. The encryption key is a symmetric key, and the encryption key pair is an asymmetric key. Inside each IC 12, a key pair (private key or public key) is generated upon request. In this case, the latter is read from the IC 12.

  By providing individual data carriers 11 on parallel parallel tracks in the form of transport devices 27, 28, a longer rest time for programming the IC 12 of the data carrier 11 through multiple parallel tracks. Achieved. Personal information such as photographs, addresses, signatures, especially biometric data such as fingerprints, iris images, photographic features, etc. can be programmed or personalized. In order to inspect these data, the IC 12 can be read by processing and checked accurately.

  The device 10 causes the data carrier 11 to be intermittently moved forward on the track provided in front of the supply device 13 for each length of the data carrier, and for the purpose of programming, the data carrier 11 moves on the track. To be branched and conveyed. And at least one programming device 34, 35 is provided for the data carrier. The data carrier 11 is returned again on the same track or on another track, for example on the track of the unloader 14, for intermittent further forward transport. Each of the data carriers 11 branched and transported on a track provided in front of the supply device 13 is given a time of about 2 seconds or more, which is a sufficient rest time for programming. By securing this stationary time, the data carrier 11 can be transported forward alternately on at least two parallel tracks passing through the transport devices 27 and 28. In addition, the data carrier 11 is forcibly transported on two or more parallel tracks provided with at least one programming device 34, 35, so that the stationary time is ensured. The data carrier 11 on the parallel trajectory is provided with sufficient time for programming in the rest position. Next, it is returned to the same track or another track for intermittent forward transport. The data carrier 11 is provided in front of the supply device 13 as a set of I, J or G, H, another set of two data carriers, or a set of more data carriers in the embodiment not shown. From the track, it is branched and transported to parallel parallel tracks, and further transported forward through the transport devices 27 and 28. In parallel trajectories 27 and 28 and other trajectories, the I, J or G, H pairs of data carriers and other pairs placed relative to each other are intermittently advanced with a stroke corresponding to the length of the pair. You can exercise. In this case, the programming is performed by the associated programming devices 34, 35 while remaining in the rest position. Each of the programming devices 34, 35 of each parallel track 27, 28 has a programming unit arranged at a number of intervals corresponding to the number of sets. The programming devices 34, 35 of each parallel track 27, 28 are further connected in the illustrated embodiment to the first programming units 36, 37 and a number corresponding to the number of sets, and a programming unit for checking for re-reading. have. A programming unit 36, 37 is provided for each parallel track. Both programming units 36, 37 are associated with a stationary position of the data carrier 11 on a parallel trajectory.

  The feeding track and the unloading track are configured as a linear feeding track and a linear unloading track, respectively, and the supply device 13 or the unloading device 14 performs forward conveyance through these tracks. The branch conveyance from the supply track 13 of the data carrier or the return conveyance to the carry-out track 14 of the data carrier occurs in each delivery track extending in the lateral direction. The delivery track is arranged at a connection portion between at least two or more parallel tracks and the supply device 13 and the carry-out device 14. In this case, the delivery track is formed so as to pass through the delivery device 20 or the capture device 21.

  The apparatus 10 has a simple configuration and is advantageous in terms of cost. In this case, the device 10 can be used with an associated machine. The device 10 is used in the production of identification documents and operates, for example, at 50 strokes per minute. These machines can be operated at relatively high speeds.

  FIG. 4 shows a processing device 110 for a data carrier 11 according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The data carrier 11 is in particular an identification card having an integrated circuit (IC) connected to an antenna. In FIG. 4, the same numbers are assigned to the components corresponding to the first embodiment, and detailed description is omitted below.

  The device 110 enables the data carrier 11 to be processed intensively in both intensive and distributed processing. In this case, the IC is programmed with letters, numbers and symbols, especially numbers. In addition, each IC is programmed with other information, such as a serial number, and is associated with the data carrier 11. Furthermore, each IC can be equipped with an operating system having an integrated application. Also, at least one encryption key (symmetric key) or pair key (asymmetric key) can be programmed. Inside the IC, a key pair (private key, public key) can be generated upon request. The public key is read from the IC, and the private key is not read. In the device 110, each IC is further programmed with personal information such as photographs, addresses and signatures, in particular biometric data such as fingerprints, iris images, photographic features and the like. In this case, it is checked whether these data entered into the IC are correct for the examination of the individual data. For example, a single line processing of the data carrier 11, such as an identification card, results in a longer programming time of about 10 to 30 seconds. The device 110 may have at least one programming device 134. The programming device 134 has receiving stations (0 to 29) of the data carrier 11 arranged in series. In this case, some of the stations (0-29) have a programming unit 136 that performs non-contact programming of the data carrier 11. In this device 110, the data carrier 11 is transported in the direction of the arrow 15 on the upper surface of at least one programming device 134 of the respective stations (0-29) involved, for example by means of the supply device 13 schematically illustrated. It becomes possible. After being programmed, the data carrier 11 is again delivered from the station (0-29), for example by the illustrated unloader 14, over this or another surface of the programming device 134, as shown in FIG. It is.

  At least one programming device 134 can be moved by means of a drive device 138 which is schematically shown, and during movement in the direction of the arrow 139, the data carrier 11 in each of the second, third or nth station. And, if necessary, during the movement in the direction of the opposite arrow 140, each of the second, third or nth stations located between stations already on the data carrier, if necessary Further, the data carrier 11 is mounted thereon. The station on which the data carrier 11 is mounted executes programming for the IC of the data carrier 11 at rest time. After programming, the programming device 134 can be moved intermittently for each stroke in a similar manner. The programmed data carrier 11 is delivered from the station, and the next data carrier 11 to be programmed is taken into the empty station.

  In this case, the operation of the apparatus 110 is performed, for example, by moving every other station in the direction of the arrow 139 and moving every other station in the direction of the opposite arrow 140, so that two data carriers already arranged are arranged. A data carrier 11 can be placed between the stations. In this case, programming of the IC of the data carrier 11 is performed at the station on which the data carrier is mounted. The device 110 is moved, for example, in the direction of the arrow 139 by the drive device 138, whereby the data carrier 11 is loaded on the stations 0, 2, 4, 6. By moving to the opposite arrow 140, the data carrier 11 is placed on the 29th, 27th, 25th, etc. station, for example. During this time, the data carrier 11 at the other station can be programmed without contact. The programmed data carrier 11 can be delivered from the station to the right in FIG. In this case, the programming device 134 is moved in the direction of the arrow 139 by the drive 138 so that, for example, for stations 0, 2, 4, 6, 8. An "occupied" station results. At this time, the data carrier 11 is further programmed in another station. After programming the data carrier, the data carrier is moved to the right by the movement of the programming device 134 in the direction of arrow 140, eg in the order of station numbers 29, 27, 25, 23. At the same time from the left to create an “occupied” station.

  The device 110 enables the processing of the data carrier 11 in a long rest time of for example 30 seconds or longer. With this time, for example, the data carrier 11 as an identification card can be completely intensively input personal information. In this case, the processing speed of the ID processing apparatus need not be limited, for example, 50 per minute.

  FIGS. 5 to 7 show a processing device 210 for the data carrier 11 in a third embodiment according to the present invention. The data carrier 11 is specifically configured as an identification card and has an integrated circuit (IC) connected to an antenna. In the third embodiment, components corresponding to those in the first and second embodiments are given the same numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The programming device 134 shown in FIG. 4 has a magazine 141 with individual stations 142 guided and moved along one substantially vertical track, through which the data carrier 11 passes. Can be moved together. In contrast, in another embodiment not shown, the programming device 134 has a magazine that is aligned in a horizontal or vertical plane, the magazine being a station that is continuously arranged in the vertical or horizontal plane. have. In doing so, the individual data carriers are moved along an endless curvilinear trajectory such as a circular trajectory.

  In the device 210 according to the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the programming device 134 comprises a station 142 which is guided and moved along a straight and substantially horizontal trajectory. It has a magazine 141. Programming unit 136 is associated with station 142. The data carrier 11 is supplied to the programming device 134 by the supply device 13 and is then carried out by the carry-out device 14. In this case, the supply device 13 and the carry-out device 14 include, for example, transport belts 16 and 17 provided with a transport protrusion 18. In particular, the data carrier 11 such as an identification card can be supplied in a horizontal posture by the supply device 13 and carried out by the carry-out device 14. In this case, since the data carrier 11 is in an upright posture in the delivery area of the programming device 134, the data carrier 11 such as an identification card is supplied to the programming device 134 that extends vertically in the vertical plane, and is processed. Later, it is handed over from here.

  The magazine 141 shown in FIG. 5 is arranged between the supply track and the unload track so as to be arranged and moved across these tracks. Based on the supply of the data carrier 11 in a horizontal position, in particular an identification card, the data carrier 11 is taken and held in the individual stations 142 of the magazine 141 in respective vertical positions. It has become.

  The magazine 141 includes a substrate 250 and a side plate 251 that is connected to the substrate and protrudes therefrom. A gap 252 formed between the side plates 251 takes in the data carrier 11 having a vertically long posture. Based on this arrangement, these configurations are substantially comb-shaped as shown in the side view of FIG. Therefore, the data carrier 11 is stored in the gap 252 without taking a place. In FIG. 4, the substrate 250 advances upward, so that the gap 252 is opened downward. Thereby, the data carrier 11 is held in a suspended state by at least one clamp head 253 in each gap 252. Each clamp head 253 is disposed with respect to a fixture 254 having a latch mechanism for the substrate 250.

  Each side plate 251 includes an antenna 255 and a shielding member 256 which are schematically illustrated. In this case, a station 142, in particular a gap 252 consisting of a respective side plate 251 and side plate 251, is associated with the programming unit 136, which is connected to the antenna 255 by means of an electrical connection line 257, schematically shown. It is connected to the.

  The magazine 141 is driven in the direction of the arrow 258 by having a drive motor 259 with a drive device 138, such as a drive gear 260 and a rack 261, schematically shown. The rack 261 is disposed along the magazine 141, particularly the substrate 250, and is moved in the direction of the arrow 258 by the drive gear 260. At that time, the magazine 141 is moved along the direction crossing the surface of the side plate 251.

  The magazine 141, particularly the substrate 250 having the side plate 251, is moved with respect to the supply surface of the data carrier 11, and the substrate 250 is held on both sides by the fixing member 263. The fixing member 263 can be moved in the vertical direction of the arrow 262, for example, along the vertical column 264.

  In the area of the magazine 141, a lower support device 265 is provided substantially at the height level of the transport path of the data carrier 11. The data carrier 11 is supported from the lower side by the support device 265, lifted from the transport track to the clamp head 253, and held by the clamp head 253. After the processing, the data carrier 11 is lowered downward again onto the transport track by the support member 265. The support device 265 is arranged so as to be rotatable and vertically movable by, for example, a driving device 266 arranged on the lower side. The support device 265 is disposed along the direction of the magazine 141 with a gap in the lateral direction from the transport track. Further, the support device 265 has a support disk 267. The support disk 267 is formed in a substantially star shape, for example, and includes individual protruding arms 268. The arm 268 is capable of moving intermittently as a lower support member within the region of the transport track and below the data carrier 11 by rotation. In this case, the data carrier 11 is lifted from the transport track by a slight upward movement of the support unit 265 and supported downward until it is held by the movable clamp head 253. After processing, the data carrier 11 is released from the clamp head 253 and taken in by the arm 268. The data carrier 11 is moved downward again on the transport track by a slight downward movement of the support unit 265.

  For example, the data carrier 11, particularly an identification card, placed in a horizontal and horizontally long posture by the supply device 13 is brought into an upright and vertically long posture in the programming device 134 before delivery. As soon as the data carrier 11 reaches the area of the magazine 141, it is lifted by the support unit 265, clamped by the associated clamp head 253, and stored in the gap 252 in the magazine 141. The individual data carriers 11 are processed in the magazine 141 by the programming device 134, in particular the programming unit 136. Supplying and unloading are performed in the same manner as the apparatus 110 described based on the embodiment of FIG. Regarding the storage, programming and delivery of the data carrier 11 to the station 142, the data carrier 11 of the station 142, and the return conveyance to the unloading device 14, the same method as that of the device 110 is used. At that time, the data carrier 11 on the support unit 265 is held in the lower open state by the clamp 253. Then, the data carrier 11 is returned to the transport track by the downward movement of the support unit 265. The data carrier in the form of an identification card is returned and conveyed on the programming device and the carry-out device 14 in an upright and vertically long posture. When being transported back onto the carry-out device 14, the data carrier 11 can be brought back to the horizontal position again.

  The device 210 is simple, space-saving, cost-effective and works properly. The device 210 has the advantage that, among other things, its structure is simple.

1 is a plan view showing an apparatus for processing a data carrier according to a first embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is the front view of a part of apparatus which was seen from the direction of arrow II in FIG. FIG. 3 is a side view of a part of the device viewed from the direction of arrow III in FIG. 1. FIG. 6 is a side view showing an apparatus for processing a data carrier according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing an apparatus for processing a data carrier according to a third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a side view of the device as seen from the direction of arrow VI in FIG. 5. It is the figure which showed a part of apparatus seen from the direction of arrow VII in FIG.

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10 device 11 data carrier 12 integrated circuit (IC)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 13 Supply apparatus 14 Unloading apparatus 16, 17 Conveyor belt 18, 33 Conveying protrusion 20 Delivery apparatus 21 Taking-in apparatus 22 Conveying belt 27, 28 Conveying apparatus 29, 30 Conveying track 34, 35 Programming apparatus 36, 37 Programming unit

Claims (51)

A method for processing a data carrier (11) such as an identification card, an ID card, etc. having an integrated circuit (IC) connected to an antenna comprising:
The data carrier (11) receives input from at least one programming device (34, 35, 134) so that the IC (12) of the data carrier is programmed in a relative stationary position by the programming device. A method characterized by that.   The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the ICs (12) are each programmed in a contactless manner in the relative stationary position of the data carrier (11).   The IC (12) is respectively programmed with letters, numbers and symbols, in particular numbers, and the letters, numbers and symbols are assigned to the data carrier (11) from one of these sets. The method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the method is adapted to be performed.   Each of the ICs (12) is programmed with different letters, numbers and symbols, for example, other numbers generated randomly, the different letters, numbers and symbols being stored in the data carrier. The method according to claim 1, wherein the method is related to (11).   The method according to claim 1, wherein an operation system having an integrated application is mounted inside each of the ICs.   6. The method according to claim 1, wherein the IC (12) is personalized and / or initialized for each data carrier (11).   The ICs (12) are each programmed with at least one encryption key (symmetric key) or an encryption key pair (asymmetric key). The method according to claim 6.   8. The method according to claim 7, wherein a key pair (private key, public key) is generated on demand within the IC (12).   The method of claim 8, wherein the public key is selected from the IC (12).   Each of the ICs (12) is programmed with data relating to individuals corresponding to photographic features, addresses, signatures, etc., in particular biometric data such as fingerprints, iris images, photographic features, etc. 10. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that:   11. A method according to claim 1, wherein data is read from the IC (12) and checked accurately for inspection.   The data carrier (11) is intermittently moved forward on the track (13) for each length of the data carrier, branched from the track (13) for programming, and at least one for executing programming. After receiving input from one programming device (34, 35, 134), it is to be returned to said orbit (13) or another orbit (14) for intermittent further transport. 12. A method according to any one of claims 1 to 11 characterized in.   13. A method according to claim 12, characterized in that the data carrier (11) branched off from the track (13) is given a rest position in order to ensure sufficient time for programming. .   14. The method of claim 13, wherein the quiescent time is about 2 seconds or more, for example about 30 seconds or more.   The data carrier (11) is for example branched and conveyed alternately from the track (13) to at least two or more adjacent tracks (27, 28), the adjacent track (27, 28) being at least 1 Associated with one programming device (34, 35), and the data carrier (11) is held in a stationary position to ensure sufficient time for programming on the adjacent trajectories (27, 28), 15. The method according to claim 12, further comprising returning to the orbit (14) for further intermittent transport.   Each of the data carriers (11) is branched and conveyed from the track (13) to the adjacent tracks (27, 28) as a set of two or more continuous data carriers (11). The method according to claim 15, wherein:   The sets of data carriers are intermittently moved forward in each of the adjacent tracks (27, 28) with a stroke corresponding to the length of the set and remain in a stationary position during each stroke. The method of claim 16, wherein the method is adapted to be performed.   The programming device (34, 35) comprises a programming unit (36, 37), in particular a programming head, associated with each data carrier (11) on each of the adjacent tracks (27, 28). The method according to any one of claims 12 to 17, comprising:   The programming device (34, 35) is arranged on each of the data carriers (11) on the associated adjacent trajectories (27, 28) with a number of intervals corresponding to the respective number of sets. A programming unit (36), and a programming unit (37) used as a test unit for rereading adjacent to the number corresponding to the number of sets, the programming unit (36, 37) 19. Method according to any of claims 12 to 18, characterized in that each is associated with a stationary position of the data carrier (11) on the adjacent trajectory (27, 28).   20. A method according to any one of claims 12 to 19, characterized in that the track is formed as a straight supply track (13) and a carry-out track (14).   The branch transfer of the data carrier (11) from the supply track (13) and the return transfer of the data carrier (11) onto the unload track (14) are performed on the transfer track (20) extending across them. The delivery track (20) is connected to at least two or more adjacent tracks (27, 28), the supply track (13) and the unload track (14). The method according to any one of claims 12 to 20.   The data carrier (11) is adapted to receive input from at least one programming device (134), the programming device (134) being continuously along a trajectory vertically or horizontally. A number of consecutively arranged stations (0-29) for receiving the data carrier (11) and arranged continuously or along an endless curved orbit like a circular orbit 21. A station according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the station (0-29) comprises a programming unit (136) for programming the data carrier (11). Method.   Said data carrier (11) is taken into the station (0-29) associated with it on one side of at least one programming device (134) and is held in a stationary position for programming. 23. The method according to claim 22, further characterized in that after the programming, the individual stations (0-29) are re-delivered on the same or opposite side of the trajectory.   The at least one programming device (134) can be moved per stroke along the trajectory by a drive device (138) and is second, third during movement in one direction (139). Or the data carrier (11) is placed on each of the nth stations, and during the movement (140) in the opposite direction, if necessary, between stations already on the data carrier. Each of the second, third, or nth stations located is loaded with the data carrier (11), and the station on which the data carrier (11) is loaded is the IC of the data carrier (11) at a stationary time. The programming device (134) performs one straw after programming in a similar manner. The programmed data carrier (11) is delivered from the station, and the next data carrier (11) to be programmed is taken into the empty station. 24. A method according to claim 22 or claim 23. A data carrier processing apparatus suitable for carrying out the method according to any one of claims 1 to 24, comprising:
A supply device (13), for example a conveyor belt (16), operating along the supply direction and in the region of the delivery device (20) with a stroke corresponding to the length of the data carrier (11), A device characterized in that the data carrier (11) can be moved forward and backward continuously on the conveyor belt (16) with a space between each other.   The delivery device (20) comprises a plurality of substantially parallel conveyor belts (22), in particular a toothed V-belt, on which the device (24) is supported, 26. The device (24) according to claim 25, characterized in that it has a configuration suitable for, for example, taking in a data carrier (11) by vertical movement and transporting it laterally by the conveyor belt (22). The device described.   The delivery device (20) has, for example, four or more conveyor belts (22), each of the two conveyor belts (22) being used to take in the data carrier (11) together. The conveyor belt (22) takes two or more consecutively arranged data carriers (11) from the supply device (13) simultaneously and together as a set, and the supply device (13) 27) A device as claimed in claim 25 or 26, characterized in that it is adapted to be delivered to a linear conveying drive, in particular to a conveying device (27, 28) in a direction across.   A number of conveying devices (27, 28) extending substantially in parallel with each other corresponding to the number of each set are provided, and the conveying devices are alternately connected from the delivery device (20) before and after the number corresponding to the number of groups. 28. Device according to one of claims 25 to 27, characterized in that the data carrier (11) arranged in this way is taken in.   The apparatus according to any one of claims 25 to 28, wherein the delivery device (20) is arranged above the supply device (13) and the transport device (27, 28).   Each of the transport devices (27, 28) has a space and a transport protrusion (33) that are continuous with a predetermined number of front and rear at substantially the same interval, and the data carrier (11 30) The device according to any one of claims 25 to 29, wherein the device is taken in.   For each of the transport devices (27, 28), a first space and transport protrusion (33) are provided for taking a set of the data carriers (11) from the transfer device (20), and the following space and The transport protrusion (33) is associated with the individual programming device (34, 35) and is used for programming the IC (12) of the data carrier (11) stationary on the transport device, the last space. And a transport protrusion (33) is provided adjacent to a laterally extending intake device (21) formed corresponding to the delivery device (20) for delivery of a set of data carriers (11). The apparatus of claim 30.   The said conveying apparatus (27, 28) has the linear conveying mechanism (29, 30) which respectively has the form of the supporting member extended in a length direction, The 25-31 of Claims characterized by the above-mentioned. The apparatus in any one of.   The transport devices (27, 28) are each intermittently driven by the drive device (31) for each stroke and advanced in the transport direction for each stroke. The length of this stroke is the total length of the data carrier set. The device according to any one of claims 25 to 32, wherein the device corresponds to.   34. The intake device (21) is associated with the carry-out device (14) and is formed corresponding to the carry-out device (13). Equipment.   The feeding and unloading devices (13, 14) are driven by individual or common driving devices (19) so as to be intermittently driven with a stroke length corresponding to the length of the data carrier (11). 35. Apparatus according to any of claims 25 to 34, characterized in that   The programming device (134) comprises a magazine (141) with individual stations (142) guided and moved along a substantially vertical trajectory. The apparatus according to 22.   The programming device (134) has a magazine arranged in alignment in a horizontal plane or a vertical plane, and the magazine has stations arranged continuously in the vertical or horizontal plane. The apparatus according to claim 22.   The programming device (134) comprises a magazine with a station 142 and an associated programming unit (136) guided and moved along a straight and substantially horizontal track. 23. The apparatus of claim 22, wherein:   39. Apparatus according to claim 38, characterized in that the magazine (141) is arranged between and can be moved between supply and unloading tracks.   40. The data carrier (11) is adapted to be taken and held in a vertical position in an individual station (142) of the magazine (141). The device described in 1.   The data carrier (11) is rotated between a horizontal position and a vertical position before being taken into the station (142) and after being delivered from the station (eg, supplied and carried out in a horizontal position). 41-40, guided in a vertical position into said station (142) and machined therein, so as to be moved forward therefrom after said machining. The apparatus in any one of.   The magazine (141) includes a substrate (250) and a side plate (251) that is held in connection with the substrate and protrudes in a substantially comb shape, and is formed between the side plates (251). A gap (252) is used for the capture of the data carrier (11), and the data carrier (11) can be held in a suspended or upright state between the gaps, for example by a clamp head 42. An apparatus according to any of claims 38 to 41, characterized in that:   The side plate (251) includes an antenna (255) and a shielding member (256), and each side plate (251) is associated with a programming unit (136), and the programming unit (136) is 43. Device according to claim 42, characterized in that it is connected to an antenna (255).   The magazine (141) has a drive device (138), preferably a rack (261), which is operatively connected to a drive gear (260) of the drive device (138). 44. The apparatus according to any one of claims 38 to 43, wherein:   45. Apparatus according to any of claims 38 to 44, characterized in that the magazine (141) is adapted to be moved along a direction across the surface of the side plate (251).   The magazine (141), in particular the substrate (250) provided with the side plate (251), moves upward with respect to the supply surface of the data carrier (11) and then adjusts again, for example, when a failure occurs 41. Apparatus according to any of claims 35 to 40, characterized in that it can be moved back onto the unloading surface of the data carrier (11).   In the area of the magazine (141), a lower support device (265) is provided substantially at the height level of the transport track of the data carrier (11), and the data is transferred by the support device (265). Each of the carriers (11) is supported from the lower side and lifted from the transport track, and thereafter held by the clamp head (253). After being processed, the carrier (11) is lowered downward again. The apparatus according to any one of claims 38 to 46.   48. The device according to claim 47, wherein the support device (265) is spaced laterally from the transport track along the direction of the magazine (141).   49. Device according to claim 47 or 48, characterized in that the support device (265) is arranged to be rotatable and vertically movable by means of a drive device (266).   50. Apparatus according to any one of claims 47 to 49, wherein the support device (265) comprises a support disc (267).   The support disk (267) is substantially star-shaped and comprises individual projecting arms (268), which in turn serve as lower support members in the region of the transport track. 51. Apparatus according to any of claims 47 to 50, characterized in that it can be moved up and down in and on the underside of the data carrier (11).

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