Information processing apparatus and information processing method

Abstract

The invention relates to an information processing apparatus and an information processing method. The information processing apparatus includes: a first reading section having a first reading function of electrically reading first information stored in a communication medium in a non-contact manner; a touch panel that electrically detects contact or proximity of an object as an input detection function; the processor is electrically connected with the first reading part and the touch panel, the processor responds to the starting of the input detection function of the touch panel and closes the first reading part, the processor responds to the starting of the first reading part and closes the input detection function of the touch panel, and the processor responds to the starting of the first reading part and closes the input detection function of the touch panel. When settlement through the communication medium is selected as settlement processing, the processor turns on the first reading function and turns off the input detection function of the touch panel.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of a patent application with the application date of February 9, 2021 and application number 202110176266.1 and the invention name of “Information processing device and information processing method”. Technical Field

[0002] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device and an information processing method. Background Art

[0003] Conventionally, there is a known contactless card reader for a security system. The contactless card reader for a security system comprises: a housing; a wireless communication unit, which is provided inside the housing and has an antenna for wireless communication with a contactless IC card; a numeric keypad, which is provided on the outer surface of the housing and to which a signal is inputted by contact; and a control unit, which is provided inside the housing and is electrically connected to the wireless communication unit and the numeric keypad, respectively. When a signal is inputted to the numeric keypad, the control unit stops wireless communication between the contactless IC card and the wireless communication unit, and when the contactless IC card and the wireless communication unit are wirelessly communicating, the control unit stops inputting a signal to the numeric keypad.

[0004] Prior art literature

[0005] Patent Literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-54134 Summary of the invention

[0007] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0008] In the technology of Patent Document 1, when the card reader reads cards other than the contactless IC card, the reading accuracy of the contactless IC card and the electrical detection accuracy of the input operation are reduced.

[0009] The present disclosure provides an information processing device and an information processing method, which can suppress the deterioration of the reading accuracy of the contactless IC card and the input detection accuracy of the electrical signal input even when reading information held by the contactless IC card and a card other than the contactless IC card.

[0010] Means for solving problems

[0011] One mode of the present disclosure is an information processing device, which includes: a first reading unit having a first reading function of electrically reading first information stored in a communication medium without contact; a second reading unit having a second reading function of electrically reading or magnetically reading second information stored in a card by contact; a touch panel having an input detection function of electrically detecting contact or proximity of an object as input; and a CPU electrically connected to the first reading unit, the second reading unit, and the touch panel. The CPU exclusively controls the on / off of the first reading function of the first reading unit and the on / off of the input detection function of the touch panel based on the detection of the communication medium being arranged at a predetermined position relative to the first reading unit or the detection of the card being arranged at a predetermined position relative to the second reading unit.

[0012] One aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing method, wherein an information processing device has: a first reader having a first reading function of electrically reading first information stored in a communication medium without contact; a second reader having a second reading function of electrically reading or magnetically reading second information stored in a card by contact; and a touch panel having an input detection function of electrically detecting contact or proximity of an object as input. The information processing method exclusively controls the on / off of the first reading function of the first reader and the on / off of the input detection function of the touch panel based on the detection that the communication medium is arranged at a predetermined position relative to the first reader or the detection that the card is arranged at a predetermined position relative to the second reader.

[0013] Effects of the Invention

[0014] According to the present disclosure, when reading information held by a contactless IC card and a card other than the contactless IC card, it is possible to suppress deterioration in the reading accuracy of the contactless IC card and the input detection accuracy of the electrical signal input. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1A It is a plan view showing an example of the appearance of the payment terminal according to the first embodiment.

[0016] Figure 1B It is a side view showing an example of the appearance of the settlement terminal.

[0017] Figure 1C This is a front view showing an example of the appearance of the settlement terminal.

[0018] Figure 2A This is a plan view showing an example of how to use the first card slot.

[0019] Figure 2B This is a side view showing an example of how to use the first card slot.

[0020] Figure 3A This is a plan view showing an example of how to use the second card slot.

[0021] Figure 3B This is a side view showing an example of how to use the second card slot.

[0022] Figure 4A This is a plan view showing an example of a method of using a contactless payment using a payment terminal.

[0023] Figure 4B This is a side view showing an example of a method of using a contactless payment using a payment terminal.

[0024] Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of a touch panel.

[0025] Figure 6 It is a rear perspective view showing an example of the appearance of the settlement terminal.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical structure of a payment terminal.

[0027] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram showing an example of the internal structure of the first card reader.

[0028] Fig. 9 This is a diagram showing an example of the on / off state of the NFC_IC based on the detection of a magnetic card.

[0029] Fig.10 This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the payment terminal.

[0030] Fig.11 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the settlement terminal (connection Fig.10 ). DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with appropriate reference to the drawings. However, in some cases, unnecessary detailed descriptions are omitted. For example, in some cases, detailed descriptions of matters that are widely known and repeated descriptions of substantially the same structure are omitted. This is to avoid the following description from becoming too lengthy and to make it easy for those skilled in the art to understand. In addition, the drawings and the following descriptions are provided for those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and it is not intended that the drawings and the following descriptions limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0032] Figure 1A It is a plan view showing an example of the appearance of the payment terminal 100 according to the first embodiment. Figure 1B It is a side view showing an example of the appearance of the payment terminal 100 . Figure 1CIt is a front view showing an example of the appearance of the payment terminal 100 .

[0033] The settlement terminal 100 has a main body 10. The main body 10 is, for example, substantially box-shaped. Figure 1A , Figure 1B and Figure 1C 1A, side surface 1B, side surface 1C, and rear surface 1D of the settlement terminal 100 are shown. For example, a purchaser of goods operates the settlement terminal 100 from the front surface 1A side. For example, a store clerk who registers the purchase of goods operates the settlement terminal 100 from the rear surface 1D side. The purchaser may also be a customer of the store.

[0034] The payment terminal 100 includes a first touch panel 12, a first LED (light emitting diode) 13, an NFC (Near field communication) antenna 15, a first card slot 16s, a second card slot 17s, and a camera 25 on the front surface 1A side. The payment terminal 100 includes a second touch panel 22 and a second LED 23 on the rear surface 1D side.

[0035] The payment terminal 100 is a composite terminal that allows a purchaser to select a plurality of payment methods. The payment terminal 100 can be used in a state of being placed on a placement surface α on a cash register in a store, for example.

[0036] A plurality of settlement methods include, for example, credit card settlement, electronic money settlement, code (e.g., QR code (registered trademark)) settlement, and cash settlement. Credit card settlement includes, for example, magnetic card settlement, contact IC card settlement, and contactless IC card settlement. There may also be multiple types of electronic money. Electronic money settlement and contactless IC card settlement use contactless communication (e.g., near field wireless communication: NFC (Near field communication)) for settlement, so they are also collectively referred to as contactless settlement here.

[0037] Multiple settlement methods are performed using corresponding multiple settlement interfaces. Multiple settlement interfaces include, for example, credit cards, electronic money cards C32, codes, and cash. Credit cards include, for example, magnetic cards C1, contact IC cards C2, and contactless IC credit cards C31.

[0038] The magnetic card C1 is inserted into the first card slot 16s and used for settlement. The contact IC card C2 is inserted into the second card slot 17s and used for settlement. The contactless IC credit card C31 and the electronic money card C32 are placed close to the NFC antenna 15 and used for settlement. The contactless IC credit card C31 and the electronic money card C32 are also collectively referred to as "contactless IC card C3".

[0039] On the payment terminal 100 , the first card slot 16s, the second card slot 17s, and the first touch panel 12 are arranged in this order from the vicinity of the placement surface α in the height direction from the placement surface α. The NFC antenna 15 is arranged around the first touch panel 12 .

[0040] In addition, on the settlement terminal 100, the first card slot 16s, the second card slot 17s, the first touch panel 12 and the NFC antenna 15 are collectively arranged on the front surface 1A side facing the purchaser. In this case, the purchaser can easily select any settlement method from the multiple settlement methods corresponding to the multiple devices arranged in front of the purchaser. Since the multiple devices corresponding to the multiple settlement methods are concentrated in one place, the settlement can be smoothly performed according to each settlement method.

[0041] Furthermore, the second touch panel 22 is disposed on the payment terminal 100. The second touch panel 22 is used by, for example, a store clerk, and is disposed on the rear surface 1D side facing the store clerk.

[0042] In addition, the settlement terminal 100 has a mountain shape above the settlement terminal 100 when viewed from the side (see Figure 1B ). The mountain shape has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is the surface having the first touch panel 12, and is the operation surface used by the buyer during settlement. The second surface is the surface having the second touch panel 22, and is the operation surface used by the clerk during settlement.

[0043] According to this structure, the purchaser and the store clerk facing each other can simultaneously operate the settlement terminal 100 placed on the placement surface α. For example, when the settlement terminal 100 is placed on the cash register of a store, the store clerk inside the cash register and the purchaser outside the cash register can operate the settlement terminal 100 while maintaining a state of facing each other.

[0044] In addition, the payment terminal 100 has a camera 25 and a first LED 13 on the front surface 1A side. On the front surface 1A side, the camera 25 and the first LED 13 may be arranged closer to the rear surface 1D side than the first touch panel 12, that is, arranged on the top of the mountain shape, but the arrangement position is not limited to this.

[0045] In the payment terminal 100, the second LED 23 is arranged on the rear surface 1D side. On the rear surface 1D side, the second LED 23 may be arranged closer to the front surface 1A side than the second touch panel 22, that is, on the top of the mountain shape, but the arrangement position is not limited to this.

[0046] Furthermore, although the first touch panel 12 and the second touch panel 22 are shown as input means for the store clerk and the purchaser, the payment terminal 100 may include other input means (for example, physical keys and buttons).

[0047] In addition, the settlement terminal 100 has a security protection area SR (see Figure 7 ). The security protection area SR is an area with improved security compared to areas other than the security protection area SR in the settlement terminal 100. For example, the security protection area SR has tamper-proof properties. The security of the security protection area SR can be improved logically through software processing, or physically through the structure or mechanism of hardware. The security protection area SR mainly contains components used in settlement processing using a card, etc.

[0048] Figure 2A This is a plan view showing an example of how to use the first card slot 16 s included in the payment terminal 100 . Figure 2B This is a side view showing an example of how to use the first card slot 16 s included in the payment terminal 100 .

[0049] The purchaser, for example, is located at a position facing the front surface 1A (front face) of the settlement terminal 100, and swipes the magnetic card C1 relative to the first card slot 16s along a direction w substantially parallel to the placement surface α. The magnetic card C1 has at least one magnetic stripe C11. On the other hand, in the first card reader 16 (refer to Figure 7 ) is provided with a magnetic head 16h. By bringing the magnetic stripe C11 into contact with the magnetic head 16h, data is read and written between the settlement terminal 100 and the magnetic card C1.

[0050] Figure 3A This is a plan view showing an example of how to use the second card slot 17 s included in the payment terminal 100 . Figure 3B 1 is a side view showing an example of how to use the second card slot 17s provided in the settlement terminal 100. The purchaser inserts the contact IC card C2 along a direction v substantially parallel to the placement surface α. The contact IC card C2 has an IC chip having a terminal C21. On the other hand, although not shown in the figure, a contact terminal is provided inside the second card slot 17s. Data is read and written between the settlement terminal 100 and the contact IC card C2 by contacting the terminal C21 of the IC chip with the contact terminal.

[0051] Figure 4A This is a plan view showing an example of a method of using the contactless payment using the payment terminal 100 . Figure 4B This is a side view showing an example of a method of using the contactless payment using the payment terminal 100 .

[0052] When performing contactless payment, the purchaser brings the contactless IC card C3 into contact with or close to the NFC antenna 15, thereby performing contactless communication between the IC chip of the contactless IC card C3 and the NFC antenna 15 of the payment terminal 100. Thus, data is read and written between the payment terminal 100 and the contactless IC card C3.

[0053] Figure 5 1 is a diagram showing an example of the periphery of the first touch panel 12 .

[0054] like Figure 5 As shown, the first touch panel 12 can be set over the entire surface of the surface where the first touch panel 12 is to be set, or can be set on a part of the surface. In addition, the first touch panel 12 has a display function of displaying various data, information or images. Thus, the first touch panel 12 can provide visual information to the purchaser. In addition, in the first touch panel 12, the input detection area for detecting input and the display area for performing various displays can be the same area, or at least a part of different areas.

[0055] Figure 6 1 is a rear perspective view showing an example of the appearance of the payment terminal 100. The payment terminal 100 includes, for example, a speaker 24, a printer 26, a printer outlet 26p, and an external terminal 27 on the rear side (the side in contact with the placement surface α).

[0056] Figure 7 It is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical structure of the payment terminal 100 .

[0057] The settlement terminal 100 has a security protection area SR. The settlement terminal 100 has a first CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a first touch panel 12, a first LED 13, an NFC_IC 14, an NFC antenna 15, a first card reader 16, a second card reader 17, and a memory 18 in the security protection area SR. The settlement terminal 100 has a second CPU 21, a second touch panel 22, a second LED 23, a speaker 24, a camera 25, a printer 26, an external terminal 27, and a memory 28 outside the security protection area SR.

[0058] The first CPU 11 implements various functions by executing the program stored in the memory 18. The first CPU 11 generally controls each part in the security protection area SR. The first CPU 11 performs processing related to credit card settlement and electronic money settlement, for example. The first CPU 11 functions as a settlement CPU that performs processing related to settlement. In addition, the first CPU 11 sends and receives data to and from the second CPU 21, and cooperates with the second CPU 21. In addition, the first CPU 11 is an example of a processor, and may be another processor.

[0059] The first touch panel 12 has an input detection function of electrically detecting the contact or approach of the buyer's finger or the like (an example of an object) as an input (input operation). The first touch panel 12, for example, receives the buyer's input operation. The first touch panel 12, for example, receives the PIN input operation in credit card settlement and the operation of electronic signature.

[0060] The first touch panel 12 is formed by laminating a glass substrate, a transparent electrode, a protective cover, etc. The first touch panel 12 may detect input by resistive film, electrostatic capacitance, electromagnetic induction, etc. Any method may be used as long as the input is detected electrically.

[0061] The first LED 13 is used to display various information. The first LED 13 can also display in various ways. The display mode may include, for example, display color (e.g., red, green, blue), display timing (e.g., display during settlement processing, display when settlement is completed), and display mode (e.g., lighting, flashing, extinguishing).

[0062] The NFC_IC 14 performs processing for the NFC antenna 15 . For example, the NFC_IC 14 controls power supply to the NFC antenna 15 and data communication via the NFC antenna 15 .

[0063] The NFC antenna 15 is formed of, for example, a ring coil. The NFC antenna 15 receives power supply from the NFC_IC 14 and generates radio waves. The area within a predetermined distance from the NFC antenna 15 is an area that can communicate with the NFC antenna 15 in a non-contact manner (a non-contact communication area). If a non-contact IC card C3 (an example of a communication medium capable of non-contact communication) is arranged in the non-contact communication area, the radio waves from the NFC antenna 15 reach the non-contact IC card C3, and the NFC antenna 15 applies startup power to the non-contact IC card C3. As a result, data is communicated between the NFC antenna 15 and the non-contact IC card C3.

[0064] In addition, the center position of the surface defined by the NFC antenna 15 can be roughly consistent with the center position of the surface defined by the first touch panel 12. Therefore, by lifting the non-contact IC card C3 above the first touch panel 12, data can be communicated between the NFC antenna 15 and the non-contact IC card C3, and the operation becomes easy for the user to understand.

[0065] Furthermore, the NFC antenna 15 is disposed around the first touch panel 12, so that the transparent electrode of the first touch panel 12 is disposed close to the NFC antenna 15. Therefore, if the first touch panel 12 and the NFC antenna 15 are used at the same time, they will electrically interfere with each other.

[0066] The NFC_IC 14 acquires (reads) the information held by the contactless IC credit card C31 via the NFC antenna 15. The NFC_IC 14 sends the information as contactless read information to the first CPU 11. The information held by the contactless IC credit card C31 and the contactless read information include, for example, the identification number of the credit card. In addition, the NFC_IC 14 acquires (reads) the information held by the electronic money card C32 via the NFC antenna 15. The NFC_IC 14 sends the information as electronic money read information to the first CPU 11. The information held by the electronic money card C32 and the electronic money read information include, for example, the identification number of the electronic money card C32.

[0067] The first card reader 16 is a magnetic card reader and reads the information stored in the magnetic card C1 and sends the read information as magnetic read information to the first CPU 11. The information stored in the magnetic card C1 and the magnetic read information include, for example, a credit card identification number.

[0068] In addition, the first card reader 16 has a magnetic head 16h, a first card slot 16s, and a first insertion sensor 16r (see Figure 8 ). The magnetic head 16h faces the magnetic stripe C11 of the inserted (swiped) magnetic card C1, and magnetically reads the information held by the magnetic card C1. The first card slot 16s is guided by the insertion of the magnetic card C1 so that the parts of the magnetic stripe C11 in which the information is embedded in the magnetic card C1 face the magnetic head 16h. The first insertion sensor 16r detects that the magnetic card C1 is inserted into the first card slot 16s for swiping the card. The first insertion sensor 16r may also be, for example, a transmissive photoelectric interrupter. The first insertion sensor 16r may also be arranged between the insertion (swiping) start position of the magnetic card C1 and the magnetic head 16h. If the first insertion sensor 16r detects that the magnetic card C1 is inserted into the first insertion sensor 16r, the first insertion detection information indicating that the magnetic card C1 is inserted into the first insertion sensor 16r is sent to the first CPU 11.

[0069] The second card reader 17 is a contact IC card reader and reads the information stored in the contact IC card C2 and sends the read information as contact read information to the first CPU 11. The information stored in the contact IC card C2 and the contact read information include, for example, a credit card identification number.

[0070] In addition, the second card reader 17 has a second card slot 17s, a second insertion sensor and a contact terminal. The contact terminal is a terminal that contacts the IC chip of the contact IC card C2 and is used to read the information held by the contact IC card C2. The second card slot 17s is guided by the insertion of the contact IC card C2 so that the IC chip with information embedded in the contact IC card C2 faces the contact terminal. The second insertion sensor can also be a transparent photoelectric interrupter, for example. The second insertion sensor can also be arranged between the insertion start position of the contact IC card C2 and the contact terminal. The second insertion sensor detects the insertion of the contact IC card C2 into the second card slot 17s. If the second insertion sensor detects that the contact IC card C2 is inserted into the second insertion sensor, the second insertion detection information indicating that the contact IC card C2 is inserted into the second insertion sensor is sent to the first CPU 11.

[0071] The memory 18 may include, for example, a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Random Access Memory). The memory 18 stores various data, information, and programs.

[0072] The second CPU 21 implements various functions by executing the program stored in the memory 28. The second CPU 21 generally controls each part outside the security protection area SR. The second CPU 21 performs, for example, processing related to code settlement and cash settlement, and processing other than settlement. Therefore, the second CPU 21 functions as a general-purpose CPU that performs general processing. In addition, the second CPU 21 sends and receives data to and from the first CPU 11, and cooperates with the first CPU 11. The second CPU 21 is an example of a processor, and may also be other processors.

[0073] The second touch panel 22 receives input operations from, for example, a store clerk. For example, the amount of money in the purchase of goods and the number of goods purchased are input. The second CPU 21 calculates the settlement amount based on, for example, the amount of money and the number of goods purchased. In addition, the structure of the second touch panel 22 may be the same as that of the first touch panel 12.

[0074] The second LED 23 is used to display various information. The second LED 23 can display in various ways. The display mode may include, for example, display color (e.g., red, green, blue), display timing (e.g., display when purchase information is input), and display mode (e.g., lighting, flashing, extinguishing).

[0075] The speaker 24 outputs various sounds. The speaker 24 outputs sounds related to processing in the payment terminal 100, for example.

[0076] The camera 25 captures the subject and obtains a captured image. The camera 25 captures, for example, a two-dimensional code displayed on the purchaser's portable terminal and sends the captured image to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 analyzes the captured image and recognizes identification information required for settlement represented by the two-dimensional code.

[0077] The printer 26 outputs information related to the processing (e.g., settlement processing) in the settlement terminal 100 to a paper medium. For example, after the settlement processing, the printer 26 prints and outputs the result of the settlement processing on a receipt, etc. The paper printed by the printer 26 is discharged from the printer outlet 26p to the outside of the settlement terminal 100.

[0078] The external terminal 27 can be connected to various cables (e.g., LAN (Local Area Network) cables, USB (Universal Serial Bus) cables). Thus, the external terminal 27 can be connected to various external devices (e.g., POS, cash registers) via various cables, and can communicate. Therefore, the external terminal 27 functions as a communication unit. In addition, the communication unit can also perform wireless communication (e.g., wireless LAN communication, Blutooth (registered trademark) communication) without using the external terminal 27.

[0079] The memory 28 may include, for example, a ROM and a RAM. The memory 28 stores various data, information, and programs.

[0080] Next, a description will be given of the switch control of each device by the first CPU 11. Devices whose switch is controlled by the first CPU 11 include, for example, the first touch panel 12, the NFC_IC 14, the first card reader 16, and the second card reader 17.

[0081] The first touch panel 12 sets the on / off of the input detection function according to the control of the first CPU 11. The state in which the input detection function is on (ON) is a state in which the first touch panel 12 can detect the input operation of the purchaser. The state in which the input detection function is off (OFF) is a state in which the first touch panel 12 cannot detect the input operation of the purchaser. For example, with respect to the first touch panel 12, the input detection function can also be turned on by setting the first touch panel 12 to an active state. In addition, with respect to the first touch panel 12, the input detection function can also be turned off by setting the first touch panel 12 to a dormant state. For example, with respect to the first touch panel 12, the input detection function can also be turned on by allowing power to be supplied to the transparent electrode. In addition, with respect to the first touch panel 12, the input detection function can also be turned off by prohibiting power from being supplied to the transparent electrode. Turning the input detection function on and off is also referred to as turning the first touch panel 12 on and off.

[0082] NFC_IC 14 sets the on / off of the contactless communication function according to the control of the first CPU 11. The on state of the contactless communication function is a state in which the NFC_IC 14 can perform contactless communication with the contactless IC card C3 and the electronic money card C32, and a state in which the NFC_IC 14 can read the information held by the contactless IC card C3 and the electronic money card C32. The off state of the contactless communication function is a state in which the NFC_IC 14 cannot perform contactless communication with the contactless IC card C3 and the electronic money card C32, and a state in which the NFC_IC 14 cannot read the information held by the contactless IC card C3 and the electronic money card C32. For example, the NFC_IC 14 can also turn on the contactless communication function by allowing power to be supplied to the NFC antenna 15. In addition, the NFC_IC 14 can also turn off the contactless communication function by prohibiting power from being supplied to the NFC antenna 15. Turning on and off the contactless communication function is also referred to as turning on and off the NFC_IC 14.

[0083] The first card reader 16 sets the on / off of the first reading function for reading the magnetic card C1 according to the control of the first CPU 11. The state in which the first reading function is on is the state in which the first card reader 16 can read the magnetic card C1. The state in which the first reading function is off is the state in which the first card reader 16 cannot read the magnetic card C1. For example, the first card reader 16 can also turn on the first reading function by allowing power to be supplied to the IC for reading magnetism. In addition, the first card reader 16 can also turn off the first reading function by prohibiting power from being supplied to the IC for reading magnetism. Turning on and off the first reading function is also referred to as turning on and off the first card reader 16.

[0084] The second card reader 17 sets the on / off of the second reading function for reading the contact IC card C2 according to the control of the first CPU 11. The state in which the second reading function is on is the state in which the second card reader 17 can read the contact IC card C2. The state in which the second reading function is off is the state in which the second card reader 17 cannot read the contact IC card C2. For example, the second card reader 17 can also turn on the second reading function by allowing power to be supplied to the contact terminal. In addition, the second card reader 17 can also turn off the second reading function by prohibiting power from being supplied to the contact terminal. Turning on and off the second reading function is also referred to as turning on and off the second card reader 17.

[0085] The first CPU 11 can decide which device to turn on and which device to turn off based on the settlement interface or settlement method. In addition, the first CPU 11 can decide which device to turn on and which device to turn off based on the settlement process (for example, whether the settlement process is completed). In particular, electrical interference is likely to occur between the first touch panel 12 and the NFC antenna 15 that are configured in close proximity. Therefore, the first CPU 11 controls the opening and closing of the first touch panel 12 and the opening and closing of the NFC_IC 14 that controls the NFC antenna 15. In this case, preferably, the first CPU 11 exclusively controls the opening and closing of the first touch panel 12 and the opening and closing of the NFC_IC 14. Specifically, preferably, control is performed so that when the first touch panel 12 is turned on, the NFC_IC 14 becomes turned off. In addition, preferably, control is performed so that when the first touch panel 12 is turned off, the NFC_IC 14 becomes turned on.

[0086] In addition, the first CPU 11 may also perform switch control of each device when a card for settlement is detected. Under the switch control of each device, the first CPU 11 sets the device determined to be turned on to be turned on, and sets the device determined to be turned off to be turned off. For example, when the first CPU 11 obtains the first insertion detection information from the first card reader 16, it may be set to detect the magnetic card C1 as the card for settlement, and set the opening and closing of each device. For example, when the first CPU 11 obtains the second insertion detection information from the second card reader 17, it may be set to detect the contact IC card C2 as the card for settlement, and set the opening and closing of each device. For example, when the first CPU 11 obtains the contactless reading information from the NFC_IC 14, it may be set to detect the contactless IC card C3 as the card for settlement, and set the opening and closing of each device.

[0087] Fig. 9 It is a diagram showing an example of the on / off state of the NFC_IC 14 based on the detection of the magnetic card C1.

[0088] If the first insertion sensor 16r of the first card reader 16 detects the insertion of the magnetic card C1, the first card reader 16 sends the first insertion detection information to the first CPU 11. If the first CPU 11 obtains the first insertion detection information from the first card reader 16, it turns off the non-contact communication function of the NFC_IC 14. After the non-contact communication function of the NFC_IC 14 is turned off, the first card reader 16 reads the information held by the magnetic card C1 by the magnetic head.

[0089] Therefore, when reading the magnetic card C1, the contactless communication function of the NFC_IC 14 is turned off, so no radio waves are sent from the NFC antenna 15. Therefore, the settlement terminal 100 can suppress the electromagnetic interference (at least one of electrical interference and magnetic interference) between the magnetic reading of the magnetic card C1 and the reading of the contactless IC card C3 based on contactless communication. As a result, the reading accuracy of the magnetic card C1 of the settlement terminal 100 can be improved.

[0090] In addition, Fig. 9 In the example, the reading of the magnetic card C1 is illustrated, but the reading of the contact IC card C2 is also the same.

[0091] That is, if the insertion sensor of the second card reader 17 detects the insertion of the contact IC card C2, the second card reader 17 sends the second insertion detection information to the first CPU 11. If the first CPU 11 obtains the second insertion detection information from the second card reader 17, it turns off the non-contact communication function of the NFC_IC 14. After the non-contact communication function of the NFC_IC 14 is turned off, the second card reader 17 reads the information held by the contact IC card C2 through the contact terminal.

[0092] Therefore, when reading the contact IC card C2, the contactless communication function of the NFC_IC 14 is turned off, so no radio waves are sent from the NFC antenna 15. Therefore, the settlement terminal 100 can suppress the electromagnetic interference between the electrical reading of the contact IC card C2 and the reading of the contactless IC card C3 based on the contactless communication. Thus, the reading accuracy of the contact IC card C2 of the settlement terminal 100 can be improved.

[0093] Next, an operation example of the payment terminal 100 will be described.

[0094] Fig.10 and Fig.11 This is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the payment terminal 100 .

[0095] First, the second CPU 21 selects a settlement method (S11). In this case, for example, a store clerk operates the second touch panel 22, the second touch panel 22 receives an input operation, and the second CPU 21 selects a settlement method based on the input operation.

[0096] When credit card settlement is selected, the first CPU 11 sets the opening and closing of each device for performing three types of settlement processing standby. The three types of settlement processing standby refer to a state in which the settlement terminal 100 can read any of the three cards with credit card function (magnetic card C1, contact IC card C2 and contactless IC credit card C31). Specifically, the first CPU 11 turns on the first card reader 16 (magnetic: on), turns on the second card reader 17 (contact IC: on), and turns on the NFC_IC 14 (contactless IC: on) (S12). In addition, in this case, the first CPU 11 turns off the first touch panel 12 (touch panel: off) (S12). Thereby, interference between the contactless communication of the NFC_IC 14 and the electrical input detection of the first touch panel 12 can be suppressed. In other words, the settlement terminal 100 can be set to a state in which multiple settlement methods are activated at the same time.

[0097] The first CPU 11 determines whether any one of the three credit cards is detected in the three settlement processing standby states (S13).

[0098] When the first CPU 11 obtains the first insertion detection information, that is, detects the magnetic card C1, it performs settlement based on the magnetic card C1. In this case, the first CPU 11 turns off the NFC_IC 14 (non-contact IC: off) (S21) and turns on the first touch panel (touch panel: on) (S22).

[0099] In the open and closed state of each device as described above, the first card reader 16 reads the information held by the magnetic card C1 and sends the magnetic read information to the first CPU 11. The first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 use the magnetic read information to perform settlement processing (S23). The settlement processing is performed by the first CPU 11, the second CPU 21 of the settlement terminal 100 and the settlement server of the settlement center in cooperation.

[0100] In the settlement process, for example, the following process is performed. The first CPU 11 encrypts the magnetic read information and sends it to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 sends the settlement request information including the encrypted magnetic read information to the settlement server via the communication unit. The settlement request information may also include, for example, the identification number of the credit card, the settlement amount, etc. The settlement server receives the settlement request information from the settlement terminal 100, checks it with the information maintained by the settlement server, and determines whether to allow the settlement based on the magnetic card C1 that attempts to settle. In the case of allowing the settlement, the settlement server performs the settlement based on the magnetic card C1 and completes the commodity purchase transaction. The settlement server sends a settlement completion notification to the settlement terminal 100. If the second CPU 21 receives the settlement completion notification via the communication unit, it sends the completion notification to the first CPU 11. If the first CPU 11 receives the settlement completion notification from the second CPU 21, the settlement process is completed. In addition, the flow of the settlement process is not limited to this illustration.

[0101] After the settlement process using the magnetically read information is completed, the first touch panel 12 accepts the electronic signature input operation performed by the purchaser, detects the input of the electronic signature, and sends the electronic signature to the first CPU 11 (S24). The first CPU 11 encrypts or unencrypts the electronic signature and sends it to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 sends the electronic signature to the settlement server via the communication unit.

[0102] According to such magnetic card settlement, the settlement terminal 100 can prevent the NFC_IC 14 from erroneously reading the magnetic card C1 electrically and prevent erroneous settlement by turning off the NFC_IC 14 before settlement processing. In addition, the first touch panel 12 can receive the input operation of the electronic signature while preventing interference with the contactless communication based on the NFC antenna 15.

[0103] In S13, when the first CPU 11 obtains the second insertion detection information, that is, when the contact IC card C2 is detected, the settlement based on the contact IC card C2 is performed. In this case, the first CPU 11 turns off the NFC_IC 14 (non-contact IC: off) (S31) and turns on the first touch panel (touch panel: on) (S32).

[0104] In the above-mentioned open and closed states of each device, the second card reader 17 reads the information held by the contact IC card C2 and sends the contact read information to the first CPU 11. In addition, the first touch panel 12 accepts the PIN input operation performed by the purchaser, detects the input of the PIN and sends the PIN to the first CPU 11 (S33).

[0105] The first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 execute a settlement process using the contact read information and the PIN (S34). The settlement process is executed in cooperation between the first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 of the settlement terminal 100 and the settlement server of the settlement center.

[0106] In the settlement process, for example, the following process is performed. The first CPU 11 encrypts the contact read information and PIN and sends them to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 sends the settlement request information including the encrypted contact read information and PIN to the settlement server via the communication unit. The settlement request information may include, for example, the identification number of the credit card, the settlement amount, the PIN, etc. The settlement server receives the settlement request information from the settlement terminal 100, checks it with the information maintained by the settlement server, and determines whether to allow the settlement based on the contact IC card C2 for attempted settlement. If the settlement is allowed, the settlement server performs the settlement based on the contact IC card C2 and completes the commodity purchase transaction. The settlement server sends a settlement completion notification to the settlement terminal 100. If the second CPU 21 receives the settlement completion notification via the communication unit, it sends the completion notification to the first CPU 11. If the first CPU 11 receives the settlement completion notification from the second CPU 21, the settlement process is completed. In addition, the flow of the settlement process is not limited to this example.

[0107] According to such contact IC card settlement, the settlement terminal 100 can prevent the NFC_IC 14 from erroneously reading the contact IC card C2 electrically by turning off the NFC_IC 14 before the settlement process, thereby preventing erroneous settlement. In addition, the first touch panel 12 can prevent interference with the non-contact communication based on the NFC antenna 15 and accepting the input operation of the PIN.

[0108] In S13, the first CPU 11 performs settlement based on the contactless IC credit card C31 when the contactless IC credit card C31 is detected after acquiring the contactless read information. In this case, the first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 perform settlement processing (S41) using the contactless read information in the same open and closed state of each device as in the three settlement processing standby. The settlement processing is performed by the first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 of the settlement terminal 100 in cooperation with the settlement server of the settlement center.

[0109] In the settlement process, for example, the following process is performed. The first CPU 11 encrypts the contactless read information and sends it to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 sends the settlement request information including the encrypted contactless read information to the settlement server via the communication unit. The settlement request information may include, for example, the identification number of the credit card, the settlement amount, etc. The settlement server receives the settlement request information from the settlement terminal 100, checks it with the information maintained by the settlement server, and determines whether to allow the settlement based on the contactless IC credit card C31 for attempted settlement. If the settlement is allowed, the settlement server performs the settlement based on the contactless IC credit card C31 and completes the commodity purchase transaction. The settlement server sends a settlement completion notification to the settlement terminal 100. If the second CPU 21 receives the settlement completion notification via the communication unit, it sends the completion notification to the first CPU 11. If the first CPU 11 receives the settlement completion notification from the second CPU 21, the settlement process is completed. In addition, the flow of the settlement process is not limited to this example.

[0110] After the settlement process using the contactless read information is completed, the first CPU 11 turns off the NFC_IC 14 (contactless IC: off) (S42), and turns on the first touch panel 12 (touch panel: on) (S43).

[0111] Therefore, when the settlement terminal 100 is used to perform the settlement process using the contactless IC credit card C31, the NFC_IC 14 is turned on and the first touch panel 12 is turned off, thereby suppressing electromagnetic interference and reading the information held by the contactless IC credit card C31. In addition, after the settlement process using the contactless IC credit card C31 is completed, the settlement terminal 100 turns off the NFC_IC 14 and turns on the first touch panel 12, thereby suppressing interference of radio waves output from the NFC antenna 15 and using the first touch panel 12.

[0112] In S13, when electronic money settlement is selected, the first CPU 11 selects the type of electronic money card C32 (S51). In this case, for example, the clerk operates the second touch panel 22, the second touch panel 22 receives an input operation, and the second CPU 21 selects the type of electronic money card C32 according to the input operation. In addition, the first CPU 11 turns on the NFC_IC 14 (non-contact IC: on) (S52), and turns off the first touch panel 12 (touch panel: off) (S53).

[0113] When the electronic money card C32 is within the contactless communication range in the above-mentioned open / closed state of each device, the NFC_IC 14 reads the information held by the electronic money card C32 and obtains the electronic money read information. The first CPU 11 executes the settlement process using the electronic money read information (S54).

[0114] In the settlement process, for example, the following process is performed. The first CPU 11 obtains the settlement amount from the second CPU 21. The first CPU 11 reads the amount held by the electronic money card C32, subtracts the settlement amount from the amount held, and writes the amount of the subtraction result to the electronic money card C32. Thus, the settlement process using the electronic money card C32 is completed. In addition, the flow of the settlement process is not limited to this example.

[0115] After the settlement process using the electronic money card C32 is completed, the first CPU 11 turns off the NFC_IC 14 (non-contact IC: off) (S55), and turns on the first touch panel 12 (touch panel: on) (S56).

[0116] Therefore, when the settlement terminal 100 is used to perform the settlement process using the electronic money card C32, the NFC_IC 14 is turned on and the first touch panel 12 is turned off, thereby suppressing electromagnetic interference and reading and writing information between the electronic money card C32. In addition, after the settlement process using the electronic money card C32 is completed, the settlement terminal 100 turns off the NFC_IC 14 and turns on the first touch panel 12, thereby suppressing interference of radio waves output from the NFC antenna 15 and using the first touch panel 12.

[0117] In S13, when code settlement is selected, the second CPU 21 starts the camera 25 (camera: on) (S61). The camera 25 captures the QR code displayed on the purchaser's portable terminal, and sends the captured image to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 obtains the captured image, performs image analysis on the captured image, and obtains (reads) identification information represented by the QR code (registered trademark) as code reading information (S62). The second CPU 21 cooperates with an external server for code settlement, for example, and uses the code reading information to perform settlement processing (S63).

[0118] In the settlement process, for example, the following process is performed. The second CPU 21 sends settlement request information including, for example, two-dimensional code reading information and a settlement amount to the external server via the communication unit. The external server receives the settlement request information from the settlement terminal 100, compares it with the information maintained by the external server, subtracts the settlement amount from the holding amount associated with the identification number represented by the code, and uses the subtraction result as the new holding amount to complete the transaction of the commodity purchase. The external server sends a settlement completion notification to the settlement terminal 100. If the second CPU 21 receives the settlement completion notification via the communication unit, the settlement process is completed. In addition, the flow of the settlement process is not limited to this example.

[0119] After the settlement process using the code is completed, the second CPU 21 ends the operation of the camera 25 (camera: off) (S64).

[0120] In S13, when cash settlement is selected, cash settlement processing is performed (S71). In this case, the second CPU 21 cooperates with the cash register via the communication unit, for example, to form a state in which cash delivery is possible. The second CPU 21 completes the settlement processing when, for example, the second touch panel 22 obtains an input operation indicating that the settlement is completed.

[0121] As described above, the settlement terminal 100 (an example of an information processing device) of the present embodiment includes an NFC_IC 14 (an example of a first reading unit) that electrically reads information (an example of first information) held by a contactless IC card C3 (an example of a first card) in a non-contact manner. The settlement terminal 100 includes a first card reader 16 or a second card reader 17 (an example of a second reading unit) that contacts and magnetically reads or electrically reads information (an example of second information) held by a magnetic card C1 or a contact IC card C2 (an example of a second card). The settlement terminal 100 includes a first touch panel 12 (an example of an input detection unit) that electrically detects, for example, contact or proximity of a purchaser's finger (an example of an object) as an input. The settlement terminal 100 includes a first CPU 11 (an example of a control unit) that is electrically connected to the NFC_IC 14, the first card reader 16 or the second card reader 17, and the first touch panel 12.

[0122] The first CPU 11 may also exclusively control whether the NFC_IC 14 can read (e.g., turn on or off the NFC_IC 14) and whether the first touch panel 12 can detect input (e.g., turn on or off the first touch panel) based on the detection of the configuration of the contactless IC card C3 relative to the NFC_IC 14 at a predetermined position (e.g., a position included in the contactless communication range). Alternatively, the first CPU 11 may exclusively control whether the NFC_IC 14 can read and whether the first touch panel 12 can detect input based on the detection of the configuration of the magnetic card C1 relative to the first card reader 16 at a predetermined position (e.g., the position when the magnetic card C1 is inserted into the first card reader 16). Alternatively, the first CPU 11 may exclusively control whether the NFC_IC 14 can read and whether the first touch panel 12 can detect input based on the detection of the configuration of the contact IC card C2 relative to the second card reader 17 at a predetermined position (e.g., the position when the contact IC card C2 is inserted into the second card reader 17).

[0123] Thus, the settlement terminal 100 can switch whether the contactless IC card C3 can be read and whether the first touch panel 12 can detect input, depending on which reading unit has read the information, when the contactless IC card C3 and the cards other than the contactless IC card C3 can be read. For example, in a state where the contactless IC card C3 can be read, the first touch panel 12 cannot detect input, and in a state where the contactless IC card C3 cannot be read, the first touch panel 12 can detect input. Thus, the settlement terminal 100 can suppress electrical interference between the reading of the contactless IC card C3 and the input detection of the first touch panel 12, and can prevent the reading accuracy of the contactless IC card C3 and the input detection accuracy of the first touch panel 12 from being deteriorated. Therefore, even when the settlement terminal 100 reads information held by the contactless IC card C3 and the cards other than the contactless IC card C3, the reading accuracy of the contactless IC card C3 and the input detection accuracy of the electrical signal input can be suppressed from being deteriorated.

[0124] Furthermore, when credit card payment is selected as the payment method, the first CPU 11 may enable reading by the NFC_IC 14 and disable input detection by the first touch panel 12 .

[0125] As a result, the payment terminal 100 can wait in a state capable of reading the contactless IC card C3 as a credit card, and can expect smooth payment.

[0126] Furthermore, when credit card settlement is selected as the settlement method, the first CPU 11 may be configured to be able to read by the first card reader 16 or the second card reader 17 .

[0127] Thus, the settlement terminal 100 can wait for the operation of the credit card in a state where it can read the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2 as a credit card, for example, in a state where it can wait for the operation of the credit card in three settlement processing wait states.

[0128] Furthermore, when reading is performed by the first card reader 16 or the second card reader 17 , the first CPU 11 may disable reading by the NFC_IC 14 and enable input detection by the first touch panel 12 .

[0129] Thus, when the settlement terminal 100 brings the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2 close to the first card reader 16 or the second card reader 17, it is possible to suppress the NFC_IC 14 from electrically reading the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2. Thus, it is possible to suppress the erroneous reading by other reading units during settlement, thereby preventing erroneous settlement. In addition, since the settlement is performed using the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2, there is no need to use the contactless IC card C3 for settlement, and there is no problem with settlement even if the NFC_IC 14 is turned off. In addition, the settlement terminal 100 can suppress the deterioration of the input detection accuracy of the first touch panel 12 and use the first touch panel 12 just after the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2 is detected.

[0130] Alternatively, when the NFC_IC 14 has read the card, the first CPU 11 may disable reading by the NFC_IC 14 and perform input detection by the first touch panel 12 after completing the settlement process by the non-contact IC card C3 .

[0131] Thus, when the payment terminal 100 uses the contactless IC card C3 for payment, the first touch panel 12 is closed, so that the reading accuracy of the NFC_IC 14 can be suppressed. In addition, when the payment process based on the contactless IC card C3 is completed, the first touch panel 12 can be used while suppressing the input detection accuracy from deteriorating.

[0132] Furthermore, when electronic money payment is selected as the payment method, the first CPU 11 may be configured to perform reading by the NFC_IC 14 and disable input detection by the first touch panel 12 .

[0133] As a result, the payment terminal 100 can stand by in a state where the electronic money card C32 can be read, and smooth payment can be expected.

[0134] Furthermore, the first CPU 11 may enable reading by the first reading unit and disable input detection by the input detection unit after the settlement process of electronic money settlement is completed.

[0135] When the payment terminal 100 reads the electronic money card C32 for payment, the first touch panel 12 is closed, so that the reading accuracy of the NFC_IC 14 can be suppressed. In addition, when the payment process by the electronic money card C32 is completed, the first touch panel 12 can be used while suppressing the input detection accuracy of the first touch panel 12 from being deteriorated.

[0136] In addition, the second card may include at least one of a contact IC card C2 and a magnetic card C1. The second reading unit may read the second information by at least one of electrical reading and magnetic reading.

[0137] Thus, the payment terminal 100 can use various cards that can perform data transmission by contact as the second card.

[0138] In addition, the NFC_IC 14 may read the first information via the NFC antenna 15 (an example of an antenna capable of contactless communication). The NFC antenna 15 and the first touch panel 12 may be arranged in proximity.

[0139] In the case of this structure, the radio waves transmitted and received by the NFC antenna 15 electrically interfere with the electrodes of the first touch panel 12, which may affect the reading by the NFC_IC 14 and the input detection by the first touch panel 12. In contrast, the payment terminal 100 can suppress the electrical interference between them by exclusively controlling whether the NFC_IC 14 can read and whether the first touch panel 12 can detect input.

[0140] In addition, the first card reader 16 may include: a first card slot 16s (an example of a guide portion) that guides the magnetic card C1 into the interior of the first card reader 16; a magnetic head 16h (an example of a reading component) that electrically or magnetically reads the magnetic card C1; and a first insertion sensor 16r (an example of a sensor) that is arranged between the insertion starting point of the magnetic card in the first card slot 16s and the magnetic head 16h to detect the magnetic card C1.

[0141] Thus, in the settlement terminal 100, when the magnetic card C1 is inserted (swiped) into the first card slot 16s, the magnetic card C1 is detected by the first insertion sensor 16r before being inserted from the insertion start point of the first card slot 16s and reaching the magnetic head 16h. Therefore, the settlement terminal 100 can turn off the NFC_IC 14 before reading the information held by the magnetic card C1. Therefore, electromagnetic interference between the first card reader 16 and the NFC antenna 15 can be suppressed.

[0142] In the above, various embodiments are described with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is certainly not limited to the above examples. Obviously, as long as one is skilled in the art, various variations or modifications can be thought of within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these variations or modifications also belong to the technical scope of the present invention. In addition, the constituent elements in the above embodiments can be arbitrarily combined within the scope of the purpose of the invention.

[0143] In the above embodiment, the NFC_IC 14, the first card reader 16, and the second card reader 17 are mainly described as reading data from the card, but data can also be written. That is, the NFC_IC 14, the first card reader 16, and the second card reader 17 can at least read data and can also write data. In this case, the control of whether to write can be performed in the same way as the control of whether to read. For example, the first CPU 11 can also exclusively control whether the NFC_IC 14 can write and whether the first touch panel 12 can perform input detection.

[0144] In the above-mentioned embodiment, FIG. 1 to FIG. Figure 6 The settlement terminal 100 of the appearance structure shown in FIG. 1 is not limited thereto. For example, the settlement terminal 100 may not have the opening H, as shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. Figure 6 Compared with the appearance structure shown in FIG. 1 , the NFC antenna 15, the first card slot 16s and the second card slot 17s are closer. In this case, the NFC antenna 15, the first card slot 16s and the second card slot 17s are more likely to cause electromagnetic interference. In this case, the settlement terminal 100 can also control the opening and closing of each device to stagger the timing of electromagnetic processing, and can appropriately suppress the electromagnetic interference of each device.

[0145] In addition, the above-mentioned embodiment can also be applied to a program that implements the functions of the information processing method of the above-mentioned embodiment and a storage medium storing the program, and the program is used to be provided to an information processing device as a computer via a network or various storage media and read out and executed by a processor of the information processing device.

[0146] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the processor can be physically constructed arbitrarily. In addition, if a programmable processor is used, the processing content can be changed by changing the program, so the design freedom of the processor can be improved. The processor can be composed of a semiconductor chip, and can also be physically composed of multiple semiconductor chips. In the case of being composed of multiple semiconductor chips, each control of the above-mentioned embodiment can also be implemented by different semiconductor chips. In this case, it can be considered that one processor is composed of the above-mentioned multiple semiconductor chips. In addition, the processor can also be composed of a component (capacitor, etc.) having a function different from that of the semiconductor chip. In addition, a semiconductor chip can also be constructed so as to realize the functions of the processor and other functions. In addition, multiple processors can also be composed of one processor.

[0147] Industrial Applicability

[0148] The present disclosure is useful for the following information processing devices and information processing methods, which can suppress the deterioration of the reading accuracy of the contactless IC card and the input detection accuracy of the electrical signal input even when reading the information held by the contactless IC card and the card other than the contactless IC card.

Claims

1. An information processing device, comprising: A first reading unit having a first reading function of electrically reading first information stored in a communication medium in a non-contact manner; Touch panels that electrically detect the contact or proximity of an object as an input detection function; as well as a processor electrically connected to the first reading unit and the touch panel, wherein the processor turns off the first reading unit in response to the activation of the input detection function of the touch panel, The processor turns off the input detection function of the touch panel in response to the first reading unit being turned on, When settlement through the communication medium is selected as the settlement process, the processor turns on the first reading function and turns off the input detection function of the touch panel.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein: When the settlement process is completed, the processor turns off the first reading function and turns on the input detection function of the touch panel.

3. The information processing device according to claim 2, wherein: The processor exclusively controls turning on / off the first reading function of the first reading section and turning on / off the input detection function of the touch panel based on detection that the communication medium is placed at a predetermined position relative to the first reading section.

4. The information processing device according to claim 3, further comprising: The second reading unit has a second reading function of electrically or magnetically reading the second information stored in the card through contact, The processor is electrically connected to the second reading unit and, based on a second detection that the card is placed at a specified position relative to the second reading unit, exclusively controls turning on / off the first reading function of the first reading unit and turning on / off the input detection function of the touch panel.

5. The information processing device according to claim 4, wherein: When settlement by the card is selected as a second settlement process, the processor turns off the first reading function and turns on the input detection function of the touch panel.

6. The information processing device according to claim 5, wherein: Based on the second detection that the card is placed at the prescribed position relative to the second reading section, the processor turns off the first reading function and turns on the input detection function of the touch panel.

7. The information processing device according to claim 6, wherein: The second reading unit includes: A card slot, guiding the card into the second reading unit; a reading component, which electrically or magnetically reads the second information stored in the card when the card is inserted into the card slot; and A sensor detects the card inserted into the card slot, and the sensor is arranged between a place where the card starts to be inserted and the reading member.

8. An information processing method of an information processing device, The information processing device comprises: A first reading unit having a first reading function of electrically reading first information stored in a communication medium in a non-contact manner, wherein the first reading unit reads the first information via an antenna, and the antenna is configured for non-contact communication; as well as Touch panels electrically detect the contact or proximity of an object as an input detection function. The information processing method comprises: In response to activation of the input detection function of the touch panel, turning off the first reading unit; In response to the first reading unit being turned on, turning off the input detection function of the touch panel; and When settlement via the communication medium is selected as the settlement process, the first reading function is turned on, and the input detection function of the touch panel is turned off.

9. The information processing method according to claim 8, further comprising: When the settlement process is completed, the first reading function is turned off, and the input detection function of the touch panel is turned on.

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