Card dispenser

Abstract

The application discloses a card issuing machine, which comprises a card slot assembly, a reading module, a writing module and a control module. The card slot assembly comprises a read-write area and a card slot. The reading module is arranged in the card slot assembly and adjacent to the read-write area. The reading module is used for reading the storage data of a first smart card placed in the read-write area. The writing module comprises a writing unit, which is used for writing the storage data into a second smart card placed in the card slot. The control module is arranged in the card slot assembly. The control module comprises a switch unit, at least one input interface and a plurality of output interfaces. The switch unit comprises a plurality of parallel sub-switches. The plurality of sub-switches and the plurality of output interfaces are in one-to-one correspondence and are connected in series. The input interface is connected with the switch unit in series. The input interface is electrically connected with the reading module. The plurality of output interfaces are electrically connected with the writing unit in one-to-one correspondence. According to the embodiment of the application, the plurality of sub-switches are arranged, so that the time multiplexing of the writing unit can be realized, and the data writing efficiency of the second smart card is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of smart terminal technology, and in particular relates to a card issuing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Existing SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) cards requiring real-name authentication necessitate data writing during the activation process using an activation device. These devices typically include an NFC (Near Field Communication) reader, a SAM (Secure Access Module), and a SIM card writing module, where real-name authentication and SIM card activation are completed. This method involves multiple modules, and data writing usually relies on mechanical transmission to move the SIM card, allowing data to be written to different storage areas. This mechanical transmission method results in a long activation time and low efficiency.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new card issuing machine that can control SIM cards with fewer hardware modules and mechanical devices, while also reducing the overall equipment cost. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application provides a card issuing machine that, by setting multiple sub-switches, can achieve time-division multiplexing of the writing unit, thereby improving the data writing efficiency of the second smart card.

[0005] On one hand, this application provides a card issuing machine, which includes a card slot assembly, a reading module, a writing module, and a control module. The card slot assembly includes a reading / writing area and a card slot. The reading module is disposed within the card slot assembly and adjacent to the reading / writing area. The reading module is used to read the stored data of a first smart card placed in the reading / writing area. The writing module includes multiple writing units, which are used to write the stored data to a second smart card placed in the card slot. The control module is disposed within the card slot assembly and includes a switch unit, at least one input interface, and multiple output interfaces. The switch unit includes multiple parallel sub-switches, and the multiple sub-switches and multiple output interfaces are connected in series in a one-to-one correspondence. The input interface is connected in series with the switch unit. The input interface is electrically connected to the reading module, and the multiple output interfaces are respectively electrically connected to the multiple writing units in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the first aspect of this application, the control module includes a logic control unit, which is electrically connected to a plurality of sub-switches. The logic control unit is used to control the closing and opening of the plurality of sub-switches so that one of the plurality of output interfaces is connected to the input interface.

[0007] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the logic control unit includes a plurality of control signal output terminals and a plurality of control signal input terminals. The plurality of control signal output terminals are electrically connected to a plurality of sub-switches respectively, and the plurality of control signal input terminals are connected to an external circuit. The logic control unit is used to control the on / off state of the plurality of sub-switches according to the high or low level of the input of the plurality of control signal input terminals.

[0008] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the plurality of output interfaces include a data line interface, a reset line interface, a clock line interface, and a power line interface.

[0009] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the card issuing machine further includes a detection module disposed in the card slot, the detection module being used to detect the position of the second smart card placed in the card slot.

[0010] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the detection module includes a first detection unit disposed at the opening of the card slot to detect the insertion or removal of the second smart card from the card slot.

[0011] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the detection module includes a second detection unit, which is disposed at the bottom of the card slot to detect whether the second smart card is placed in the card slot.

[0012] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this application, there are multiple card slots, writing modules, and control modules, with each of the multiple writing modules, multiple control modules, and multiple card slots corresponding to one another.

[0013] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the card slot assembly includes a plurality of first card slot plates, a plurality of second card slot plates, and at least one connecting plate. The plurality of first card slot plates and the plurality of second card slot plates are arranged alternately in sequence. The connecting plate includes a plurality of first insertion positions, and the plurality of first card slot plates and the plurality of second card slot plates are respectively inserted into the first insertion positions.

[0014] According to any of the foregoing embodiments of the first aspect of this application, the first card slot plate includes a second insertion position, and the second card slot plate includes a first insertion portion, the first insertion portion being inserted into the second insertion position to connect the first card slot plate and the second card slot plate.

[0015] The card issuer of this embodiment, by setting a reading module, can read the stored data stored in the first smart card. By setting multiple sub-switches and multiple output interfaces in series in a one-to-one correspondence, the input interface is connected in series with the switch unit and electrically connected to the reading module. The multiple output interfaces are electrically connected to the writing unit in a one-to-one correspondence. This allows the control module to control different output interfaces to output data to the writing module through multiple sub-switches, thereby realizing the writing of the stored data read by the reading module into different storage modules of the second smart card. This avoids or eliminates the need to move the second smart card or the writing module during the writing process, thus improving the data writing efficiency of the second smart card. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be briefly introduced below. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the card issuing machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection of each module of the card issuer according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection of a control module for a card issuing machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing another control module connection of the card issuer according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a logic diagram of the control module switching sub-switch of the card issuer according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a card slot in a card issuing machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a card slot assembly of a card issuing machine according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a partially exploded view of a card slot assembly of a card issuing machine according to an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 10. Card dispenser; 11. Read / write area; 12. Card slot; 121. Second smart card; 13. First card slot plate; 131. Second insertion position; 132. Second insertion part; 14. Second card slot plate; 141. First insertion part; 142. Third insertion position; 15. Connecting plate; 151. First insertion position; 2. Reading module; 3. Writing module; 31. Writing unit; 4. Control module; 41. Switch unit; 411. Sub-switch; 42. Input interface; 43. Output interface; 44. Logic control unit; 441. Control signal output terminal; 442. Control signal input terminal; 5. Detection module; 51. First detection unit; 52. Second detection unit. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The features and exemplary embodiments of various aspects of this application will be described in detail below. To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only intended to explain this application and not to limit it. For those skilled in the art, this application can be implemented without some of these specific details. The following description of the embodiments is merely to provide a better understanding of this application by illustrating examples.

[0028] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0029] In existing technologies, SIM card issuing devices for real-name authentication involve numerous modules, with the electric card issuing module being relatively expensive, resulting in high overall costs. Furthermore, most of these devices employ mechanical transmission structures, leading to low efficiency and hindering deployment in operator channels, stores, supermarkets, and other scenarios aimed at increasing transaction volume. To address these issues, this application provides a card issuing machine. The card issuing machine provided in this application embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0030] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3This application provides a card issuing machine 10, which includes a card slot assembly 1, a reading module 2, a writing module 3, and a control module 4. The card slot assembly 1 includes a read / write area 11 and a card slot 12. The reading module 2 is disposed within the card slot assembly 1 and adjacent to the read / write area 11. The reading module 2 is used to read the stored data of a first smart card placed in the read / write area 11. The writing module 3 includes a writing unit 31, which is used to write the stored data to a second smart card 121 placed in the card slot 12. The control module 4 is disposed within the card slot assembly 1 and includes a switch unit 41, at least one input interface 42, and multiple output interfaces 43. The switch unit 41 includes multiple parallel sub-switches 411, and the multiple sub-switches 411 and multiple output interfaces 43 are connected in series in a one-to-one correspondence. The input interface 42 is connected in series with the switch unit 41. The input interface 42 is electrically connected to the reading module 2, and the multiple output interfaces 43 are electrically connected to the writing unit 31 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0031] The first smart card can be a smart card storing identity information, such as an ID card, social security card, or campus card. The second smart card can be a SIM card, bank card, etc. Data can be read via a magnetic stripe; a magnetic stripe is set on the first smart card, and the reading module reads the information from the magnetic stripe and searches for the corresponding content in a database. Alternatively, NFC (Near Field Communication) technology can be used to read data. The stored data in the first smart card can be identity information, such as name, nationality, place of origin, age, and gender.

[0032] The card issuer of this embodiment, by setting a reading module, can read the stored data stored in the first smart card. By setting multiple sub-switches and multiple output interfaces in series in a one-to-one correspondence, the input interface is connected in series with the switch unit and electrically connected to the reading module. The multiple output interfaces are electrically connected to the writing unit in a one-to-one correspondence. This allows the control module to control different output interfaces to output data to the writing module through multiple sub-switches, thereby realizing that the stored data read by the reading module is distributed to different storage modules of the second smart card. This avoids or eliminates the need to move the second smart card or the writing module during the writing process, thus improving the data writing efficiency of the second smart card.

[0033] Please see Figure 4 In some embodiments, the control module 4 includes a logic control unit 44, which is electrically connected to a plurality of sub-switches 411 respectively. The logic control unit 44 is used to control the closing and opening of the plurality of sub-switches 411 so that one of the plurality of output interfaces 43 is connected to the input interface 42.

[0034] The opening and closing of the sub-switch 411 in the switch module is controlled by the logic control unit 44. The logic control unit 44 can be a chip with multiple pins. The chip can include a processing circuit and a communication interface. The communication interface and the processing circuit are coupled. The processing circuit is used to run programs or instructions to control the opening and closing of each sub-switch.

[0035] Please refer to the following: Figure 5 In some embodiments, the logic control unit 44 includes multiple control signal output terminals 441 and multiple control signal input terminals 442. The multiple control signal output terminals 441 are electrically connected to multiple sub-switches 411, and the multiple control signal input terminals 442 are connected to external circuits. The logic control unit 44 is used to control the on / off state of the multiple sub-switches 411 according to the high or low level input of the multiple control signal input terminals 442. Optionally, there are 8 control signal output terminals 441 and 8 sub-switches 411, and 3 control signal input terminals 442. A, B, and C are all control signal input terminals 442, and X0, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, and X7 are all control signal output terminals 441. A, B, and C input high or low level, corresponding to the output of different control signal output terminals 441. Obviously, there are 8 different output states corresponding to 3 control signal input terminals 442. When there are 4 control signal input terminals 442, there are 16 corresponding output states. The specific control logic is shown in the table below, where L represents low level and H represents high level.

[0036] For example: when control signal input terminals A, B, and C are all low, input interface X and control signal output terminal X0 are connected; when control signal input terminal A is high and control signal input terminals B and C are low, input interface X and control signal output terminal X1 are connected.

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[0038] Optionally, the multiple output interfaces 43 include a data line interface, a reset line interface, a clock line interface, and a power line interface. For example, the second smart card 121 is a SIM card, and the SIM card interface includes at least power CCVCC, reset CCRST, data CCIO, and clock CCCLK. Correspondingly, the output interfaces 43 of the card issuer 10 also include a power line interface, a reset line interface, a data line interface, and a clock line interface. Optionally, the SIM card interface also includes ground CCGND and voltage CCVPP, where no data is written to ground CCGND and voltage CCVPP.

[0039] Please see Figure 6In some embodiments, the card issuer 10 further includes a detection module 5 disposed within the card slot 12. The detection module 5 is used to detect the position of the second smart card 121 placed within the card slot 12. By disposing of the detection module 5 within the card slot 12, the removal, insertion, or complete insertion of the second smart card 121 can be detected by the detection module 5. Optionally, the detection module 5 can also be used to detect the presence of foreign objects within the card slot 12, such as an invalid card or other sheet-like objects.

[0040] In some embodiments, the card dispenser 10 also includes an alarm device electrically connected to the detection module 5. When the detection module 5 detects a foreign object inserted into the card slot 12, a second smart card 121 stuck in the card slot 12 and unable to be properly removed or inserted, or other possible malfunctions, it will trigger the alarm device to issue a warning. Especially when the card dispenser 10 is installed in manned locations such as shopping malls and supermarkets, the alarm device will automatically sound when a malfunction such as a foreign object being inserted into the card slot 12 occurs, allowing on-site personnel to immediately handle the situation, repair the equipment promptly, and facilitate normal use by the user.

[0041] In some embodiments, the detection module 5 includes a first detection unit 51, which is disposed at the opening of the card slot 12 to detect the insertion or removal of the second smart card 121 from the card slot 12. Optionally, the first detection unit 51 is a grating detection unit, disposed at the opening of the card slot 12. When the second smart card 121 is inserted or removed, it must pass through the grating detection unit. Each time it passes through, the grating detection unit can detect and output corresponding prompts for removal or insertion.

[0042] In some embodiments, the detection module 5 includes a second detection unit 52, which is located at the bottom of the card slot 12 to detect whether the second smart card 121 is placed in the card slot 12. Optionally, the second detection unit 52 is a occupancy detection unit, located at the bottom of the card slot 12. When the second smart card 121 is fully inserted into the card slot 12, the occupancy detection unit can detect the presence of the second smart card 121. When the first detection unit 51 and the second detection unit 52 are used together, when the second smart card 121 is inserted, the second smart card 121 first passes through the first detection unit 51. After being inserted into the card slot 12, the second detection unit 52 detects whether the second smart card 121 is fully inserted. When the second smart card 121 is removed, the second smart card 121 first detaches from the second detection unit 52 and then passes through the first detection unit 51, which can more accurately identify whether the second smart card 121 has been removed.

[0043] Please see Figure 7In some embodiments, there are multiple card slots 12, writing modules 3, and control modules 4, with each writing module 3, control module 4, and card slot 12 corresponding to the others. Multiple card slots 12 are provided, each capable of holding a second smart card 121. Correspondingly, each card slot 12 is equipped with a writing module 3 and a control module 4.

[0044] In some embodiments, the card slot assembly 1 includes a plurality of first card slot plates 13, a plurality of second card slot plates 14 and at least one connecting plate 15. The plurality of first card slot plates 13 and the plurality of second card slot plates 14 are arranged alternately at intervals. The connecting plate 15 includes a plurality of first insertion positions 151. The plurality of first card slot plates 13 and the plurality of second card slot plates 14 are respectively inserted into the first insertion positions 151.

[0045] The first card slot plate 13 and the second card slot plate 14 are alternately arranged, forming a slot 12 between them for placing the second smart card 121. To make the structure more stable, a connecting plate 15 is provided, with first insertion positions 151 spaced apart on the connecting plate 15. One side of the first card slot plate 13 and the second card slot plate 14 is inserted into the first insertion position 151. The number of connecting plates 15 is not limited; there can be one or more. Obviously, multiple connecting plates 15 are more stable, but multiple connecting plates 15 are more troublesome to assemble and occupy more space. The card slot assembly 1 is connected by splicing, without screws, and can be assembled manually, saving time and improving efficiency. Furthermore, it is also convenient to repair if the equipment malfunctions.

[0046] Please refer to the following: Figure 8 In some embodiments, the first slot plate 13 includes a second insertion position 131, and the second slot plate 14 includes a first insertion portion 141. The first insertion portion 141 is inserted into the second insertion position 131 to connect the first slot plate 13 and the second slot plate 14. The second insertion position 131 is an opening extending along the thickness direction of the first slot plate 13, and the first insertion portion 141 protrudes along the spacing direction between the first slot plate 13 and the second slot plate 14. The insertion of the first insertion portion 141 into the second insertion position 131 makes the structure more stable. The number of first insertion portions 141 and second insertion positions 131 is not limited. Optionally, the first slot plate 13 further includes a second insertion portion 132, and the second slot plate 14 includes a third insertion position 142. The second insertion portion 132 is inserted into the third insertion position 142. The third insertion position 142 is an opening extending along the thickness direction of the first slot plate 13. The second insertion portion 132 protrudes along the interval direction between the first slot plate 13 and the second slot plate 14. That is, both the first slot plate 13 and the second slot plate 14 include insertion positions and insertion portions. The first slot plate 13 and the second slot plate 14 are interlocked to ensure sufficient structural stability.

[0047] The above description is merely a specific implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, modules, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the foregoing method embodiments, and will not be repeated here. It should be understood that the protection scope of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A card issuing machine, characterized in that, include: Card slot assembly, including read / write area and card slot; A reading module is disposed within the card slot assembly and adjacent to the read / write area. The reading module is used to read the stored data of the first smart card placed in the read / write area. The writing module includes multiple writing units, each of which is used to write the stored data into a second smart card placed in the card slot. A control module is disposed within the card slot assembly. The control module includes a switch unit, at least one input interface, and multiple output interfaces. The switch unit includes multiple sub-switches connected in parallel. The multiple sub-switches and the multiple output interfaces are connected in series in a one-to-one correspondence. The input interface is connected in series with the switch unit. The input interface is electrically connected to the reading module, and the multiple output interfaces are respectively electrically connected to the multiple writing units in a one-to-one correspondence. The card issuing machine also includes a detection module, which is disposed in the card slot and is used to detect the position of the second smart card placed in the card slot; The detection module includes a first detection unit, which is located at the opening of the card slot to detect the insertion or removal of the second smart card from the card slot. The detection module includes a second detection unit, which is located at the bottom of the card slot to detect whether the second smart card is placed in the card slot; The number of card slots, writing modules, and control modules is multiple, and the multiple writing modules, multiple control modules, and multiple card slots are configured in a one-to-one correspondence.

2. The card issuing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control module includes a logic control unit, which is electrically connected to a plurality of the sub-switches. The logic control unit is used to control the closing and opening of the plurality of sub-switches so that one of the plurality of output interfaces is connected to the input interface.

3. The card issuing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The logic control unit includes multiple control signal output terminals and multiple control signal input terminals. The multiple control signal output terminals are electrically connected to multiple sub-switches respectively, and the multiple control signal input terminals are connected to external circuits. The logic control unit is used to control the on / off state of the multiple sub-switches according to the high or low level input by the multiple control signal input terminals.

4. The card issuing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple output interfaces include a data line interface, a reset line interface, a clock line interface, and a power line interface.

5. The card issuing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The card slot assembly includes a plurality of first card slot plates, a plurality of second card slot plates, and at least one connecting plate. The plurality of first card slot plates and the plurality of second card slot plates are arranged alternately at intervals. The connecting plate includes a plurality of first insertion positions. The plurality of first card slot plates and the plurality of second card slot plates are respectively inserted into the first insertion positions.

6. The card issuing machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first card slot plate includes a second insertion position, and the second card slot plate includes a first insertion part. The first insertion part is inserted into the second insertion position to connect the first card slot plate and the second card slot plate.

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