Settlement terminal

Abstract

To provide a settlement terminal which can realize security, while ensuring ease of assembly.SOLUTION: A settlement terminal comprises: a housing; a touch panel which is disposed in the housing; a display which is disposed in the housing and is disposed on a rear face side of the touch panel; a first board which is disposed in the housing and hasa first face and a second face, and in which the second face faces the display; a connector which is disposed on the first face of the first board; an electronic component which is disposed on the first face of the first board, and holds information requiring security; and a second board which is disposed in the housing and has flexibility. The second board passes through an opening part formed in the first board so as to penetrate the first face and the second face, one end is connected to the display, and the other end is connected to the connector.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to payment terminals. [Background technology]

[0002] A payment terminal is a device that is installed, for example, on a counter in a store and that performs payments (see Patent Document 1). The payment terminal is equipped with a touch panel and is also compatible with payment media such as cards based on personal information input from the touch panel, and performs payments by reading the personal information from such media. Patent Document 2 also discloses a configuration in which electronic components are provided by providing holes in a substrate and mounting electronic components on the front and back sides of the holes. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2021-125589 A [Patent Document 2] Patent Publication No. 2022-016035 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Conventional payment terminals have room for improvement in terms of realizing (ensuring) security while ensuring ease of assembly.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a payment terminal that can ensure ease of assembly while also achieving security. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The payment terminal of the present disclosure comprises a housing, a touch panel disposed within the housing, a display disposed within the housing and disposed on the rear side of the touch panel, a first substrate disposed within the housing and having a first side and a second side, the second side facing the display, a connector disposed on the first side of the first substrate, electronic components disposed on the first side of the first substrate and holding information requiring security, and a second substrate disposed within the housing and having flexibility, the second substrate passing through an opening formed in the first substrate so as to penetrate the first side and the second side, one end connected to the touch panel and the display and the other end connected to the connector. Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to achieve a high level of security while ensuring ease of assembly. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a top view of a payment terminal according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Diagram 2] Side cross-sectional view of a payment terminal [Figure 3A] An exploded perspective view of the upper housing of the payment terminal from the back side. [Figure 3B] A perspective view of the upper housing of the payment terminal from the back side [Figure 3C] Front view of the protective plate from the back [Figure 3D] A perspective view of the protective plate from the back side [Figure 4A] Schematic diagram showing step 1 in assembling a payment terminal [Figure 4B] Schematic diagram showing step 2 in assembling the payment terminal [Figure 4C] Schematic diagram showing step 3 in assembling the payment terminal [Figure 4D] Schematic diagram showing step 4 in assembling the payment terminal [Figure 4E] Schematic diagram showing step 5 in assembling the payment terminal [Diagram 5]A side cross-sectional view of a conventional payment terminal during assembly. [Figure 6] A cross-sectional side view of a conventional payment terminal after assembly. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 is a partial cross-sectional side view of a payment terminal according to an embodiment when the payment terminal is opened; [Figure 8] A conceptual diagram showing the relationship between the direction of an attack by a third party and the FPC board in a payment terminal according to an embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. However, more detailed explanation than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed explanation of already well-known matters or duplicate explanation of substantially the same configuration may be omitted. This is to avoid the following explanation becoming unnecessarily redundant and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. Note that the attached drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter described in the claims.

[0010] (How the embodiments of the present disclosure were achieved) When information that requires a high level of security, such as personal information, is input, the information is recorded in electronic components mounted inside the payment terminal. Such electronic components are required to have high tamper resistance, but if they are mounted in an area close to the front side of the payment terminal that is easily accessible to third parties, such as on the front side of the board, they will allow easy access by third parties by destroying the payment terminal, making it difficult to ensure tamper resistance.

[0011] It is expected that tamper resistance will be easily ensured by mounting electronic components that require tamper resistance on the back side of the board, which is far from the front side of the payment terminal. However, since the distance from the touch panel and other components on the front side of the payment terminal to the electronic components becomes long and the board becomes an obstacle, assembly of the touch panel and other components with the electronic components may become complicated. Specifically, it becomes complicated to handle the cables and FPC (flexible printed circuit board) that connect the touch panel and other components with the electronic components.

[0012] Patent Document 2 discloses a configuration in which a hole is provided in a substrate and electronic components are mounted on the front and back sides of the hole, but does not take tamper resistance into consideration.

[0013] In the following embodiment, a payment terminal that can ensure ease of assembly while also achieving security will be described.

[0014] (Embodiment) 1 is a top view of a payment terminal 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. In each figure, the X-axis direction is one direction along the touch panel surface (e.g., the short side direction), the Y-axis direction is a direction along the touch panel surface perpendicular to the X-axis (e.g., the long side direction), and the Z-axis direction is a direction perpendicular to the touch panel surface (e.g., the thickness direction or height direction).

[0015] The payment terminal 100 includes a housing 10, a protective plate 20, an NFC (Near Field Communication) antenna 120, a touch panel 130, and an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) module 140. The payment terminal 100 also includes a first card slot 16s, a second card slot 17s, and a camera 25. The payment terminal 100 is a type of electronic device that performs payment processing.

[0016] The payment terminal 100 is a composite type that allows a purchaser of a product or the like to select from multiple payment methods. The multiple payment methods include, for example, credit card payment, electronic money payment, code (e.g., QR code (registered trademark)) payment, and cash payment. Credit card payment includes, for example, magnetic card payment, contact IC card payment, and contactless IC card payment. There may be multiple types of electronic money. Electronic money payment and contactless IC card payment are performed using contactless communication (e.g., near field communication (NFC)), and are therefore collectively referred to here as contactless payment.

[0017] The multiple payment methods are performed using multiple corresponding payment interfaces. The multiple payment interfaces include, for example, a credit card, an electronic money card C32, a code, and cash. The credit card includes, for example, a magnetic card C1, a contact IC card C2, and a contactless IC credit card C31.

[0018] The magnetic card C1 is inserted into the first card slot 16s and used for payment. The contact IC card C2 is inserted into the second card slot 17s and used for payment. The contactless IC credit card C31 and the electronic money card C32 are used for payment by bringing them close to the NFC antenna 120. The contactless IC credit card C31 and the electronic money card C32 are collectively referred to as the "contactless IC card C3."

[0019] Housing 10 constitutes the exterior of payment terminal 100, and houses other components. As described below, housing 10 is formed by combining upper housing 11 and lower housing 12. Protective plate 20 is disposed on the upper surface of touch panel 130 to protect touch panel 130.

[0020] The NFC antenna 120 is a communication antenna for short-distance wireless communication (short-distance wireless communication antenna). The NFC antenna 120 detects a communication medium such as a non-contact IC card or a high-frequency identification device tag by short-distance wireless communication, and wirelessly communicates with the detected communication medium. The NFC antenna 120 performs short-distance wireless communication with, for example, a non-contact IC card C3, which is a communication medium close to the payment terminal 100, to transmit and receive information. The payment terminal 100 may read information from the non-contact IC card C3 via the NFC antenna 120, or write information to the non-contact IC card C3.

[0021] For example, a user holds a non-contact IC card C3 capable of communicating with the NFC antenna 120 and brings it close to the payment terminal 100. This allows non-contact wireless communication to be performed between the non-contact IC card C3 and the NFC antenna 120, and information related to the payment and the like are transmitted and received.

[0022] The touch panel 130 provides a user interface that electrically detects input by a user's finger, a pointing object such as a stylus pen, or the like. There are various types of touch panels 130, such as a resistive film type or a capacitive type, but the type is not particularly limited. The touch panel 130 accepts input operations of various data and information related to payment processing (e.g., selection of a payment method, a personal identification number, a PIN (Personal Identification Number), or an electronic signature, etc.) by a store clerk or a customer, and detects this input. The touch panel 130 is disposed near the NFC antenna 120. For example, at least a part of the detection area DR of the touch panel 130 overlaps with the communication area NR of the NFC antenna 120.

[0023] The LCD module 140 is a so-called display, and includes various components such as a liquid crystal cell and a polarizing plate, but the type is not particularly limited. Also, other display devices (e.g., organic electroluminescence) may be used instead of the LCD module 140. The LCD module 140 displays, for example, various data and information related to the payment process.

[0024] The payment terminal 100 may be a device with a fixed installation location (stationary type) or a device that can be carried by a user (portable type, handheld type). A non-contact IC card C3 may be embedded in a device with a fixed installation location, and the user may bring the portable payment terminal 100 close to the portion of the non-contact IC card C3. The payment terminal 100 may be, for example, the same size as a smartphone. The payment terminal 100 has a housing 10 that is rectangular in plan view, but may have other shapes. The NFC antenna 120 has a rectangular shape in plan view, but may have other shapes.

[0025] 2 is a side cross-sectional view of the payment terminal 100. The payment terminal 100 includes a main board 27, a connector 30, electronic components 40, and an FPC board 50, which are arranged in the housing 10, in addition to the touch panel 130 and LCD module 140 described in FIG.

[0026] The main board 27, which is an example of a first board, has a first surface 27a and a second surface 27b as main surfaces, and the second surface 27b faces the back surface of the LCD module 140. The connector 30 is disposed on the first surface 27a of the main board 27. The connector 30 is for connecting the touch panel 130 and the LCD module 140 to the main board 27. The electronic component 40 is disposed on the first surface 27a of the main board 27, and has a memory or the like capable of holding information requiring security (requiring security to be ensured). The information requiring security includes, for example, a PIN, a password, a personal identification number, information regarding biometric authentication, or other information requiring security. The FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) board 50, which is an example of a second board, is flexible and can be bent.

[0027] The main substrate 27 has an opening 27c formed to penetrate the first surface 27a and the second surface 27b. The FPC substrate 50 is made up of a touch panel FPC substrate 50a and an LCD FPC substrate 50b. When the FPC substrate 50 passes through the opening 27c of the main substrate 27, one end of the touch panel FPC substrate 50a is connected to the touch panel 130, one end of the LCD FPC substrate 50b is connected to the LCD module 140, the other end of the touch panel FPC substrate 50a is connected to the connector 30, and the other end of the LCD FPC substrate 50b is connected to the connector 30. The connector 30 is made up of a connector 30a connected to the touch panel FPC substrate 50a and a connector 30b connected to the LCD FPC substrate 50b.

[0028] There are a plurality of types of electronic components 40. The electronic components 40 include, for example, a first electronic component 41, a second electronic component 42, and a third electronic component 43, all of which hold information requiring security. The first electronic component 41 has, for example, a processor (for example, a CPU) that holds the information requiring security at least temporarily and performs a predetermined process (for example, a process related to payment) using the information requiring security. The information requiring security here may include, for example, information input by a user via the touch panel 130. The first electronic component 41 is mounted on the first surface 27a of the main board 27. The third electronic component 43 is mounted on the FPC board 50 on the side of the first surface 27a of the main board 27.

[0029] The second electronic component 42 includes a memory capable of holding information read from various payment cards using the first card slot 16s, the second card slot 17s, the NFC antenna 120, or the like. The second electronic component 42 is, for example, an ICC (IC Card) connector. The second electronic component 42 is mounted on the first surface 27a of the main board 27. The payment cards include, for example, the above-mentioned magnetic card C1, contact IC card C2, and non-contact IC card C3.

[0030] Payment terminal 100 further includes a protection unit 60 and an opening detection switch 70. Opening detection switch 70 includes, for example, a first opening detection switch 71 and a second opening detection switch 72. Details of protection unit 60 and opening detection switch 70 will be described later.

[0031] Furthermore, the payment terminal 100 is equipped with a power switch 81 for turning the power of the payment terminal 100 on and off, a camera 25 for imaging, a speaker 83 for sound output, a backup battery 84, a holder 85 for holding the speaker 83 and the backup battery 84, a sub-board 86 equipped with other electronic components, and an external connector 87 for ensuring connection to the outside.

[0032] FIG. 3A is an exploded perspective view of the upper housing 11 of the payment terminal 100 as viewed from the back side. FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the upper housing 11 of the payment terminal 100 as viewed from the back side facing inward. FIG. 3C is a front view of the protective plate 20 as viewed from the back side. FIG. 3D is a perspective view of the protective plate 20 as viewed from the back side. Prior to assembling the payment terminal 100 shown in FIGS. 4A to 4E, the touch panel 130, the LCD module 140, the NFC antenna 120, and the like are disposed inside the upper housing 11. As shown in FIGS. 3A to 3D, the FPC board 50 is composed of a touch panel FPC board 50a and an LCD FPC board 50b. When the FPC board 50 passes through the opening 27c of the main board 27, one end of the touch panel FPC board 50a is connected to the touch panel 130, and one end of the LCD FPC board 50b is connected to the LCD module 140. The touch panel FPC board 50a and the LCD FPC board 50b are fixed to the upper housing 11 with fixing screws 55.

[0033] 4A to 4E are schematic diagrams showing steps 1 to 5 in assembling payment terminal 100. FIG.

[0034] 4A is a schematic diagram showing step 1 in assembling the payment terminal 100. The worker (or the robot, the same applies below) takes out the FPC board 50 from the upper housing 11 in the state shown in FIG. 3, and pulls out the FPC board 50 from the second surface 27b side of the main board 27 through the opening 27c to the first surface 27a side, as shown by the arrow A. At the same time, the worker inserts the main board 27 into the inside of the upper housing 11, as shown by the arrow B, with the FPC board 50 pulled out from the opening 27c. At this time, the first opening detection switch 71 fixed to the upper housing 11 comes into contact with the second surface 27b of the main board 27.

[0035] Fig. 4B is a schematic diagram showing step 2 in assembling the payment terminal 100. The worker brings the other end of the FPC board 50 pulled out from opening 27c to the connector 30 as shown by arrow C. Fig. 4C is a schematic diagram showing step 3 in assembling the payment terminal 100. The worker connects the other end of the FPC board 50 pulled out from opening 27c to the connector 30 as shown by arrow D.

[0036] FIG. 4D is a schematic diagram showing step 4 in assembling the payment terminal 100. The worker forms the protective unit 60. The protective unit 60 is formed so as to surround at least the first electronic component 41 and the connector 30 on the main board 27, and protects the first electronic component 41 and the connector 30. The protective unit 60 is a resin housing with a circuit formed by a three-dimensional wiring forming technology such as LDS (Laser Direct Structuring). The protective unit 60 detects an attack, for example, when the LDS is broken and the circuit pattern is broken. In this embodiment, the protective unit 60 is formed so as to protect the second electronic component 42 and the third electronic component 43 as well.

[0037] 4E is a schematic diagram showing step 5 in assembling payment terminal 100. The worker connects lower housing 12 to upper housing 11. At this time, second opening detection switch 72 fixed to lower housing 12 comes into contact with first surface 27a of main board 27. This completes payment terminal 100.

[0038] 5 is a side cross-sectional view of a conventional payment terminal during assembly. While holding main board 27 in an open state relative to upper housing 11, a worker must connect FPC board 50 to connector 30 as shown by arrow E, and then house main board 27 in upper housing 11 as shown by arrow F. Holding main board 27 in an open state is laborious, and FPC board 50 requires a long surplus length, making the assembly process of FPC board 50 cumbersome.

[0039] 6 is a side cross-sectional view of a conventional payment terminal after assembly. Since the FPC board 50 has a long excess length, the internal structure of the payment terminal becomes complicated and a lot of material is consumed.

[0040] Meanwhile, in assembling the payment terminal 100 according to this embodiment, by providing the opening 27c in the main board 27, the worker can attach the main board 27 to the housing 10 (e.g., the upper housing 11) and then connect the FPC board 50 to the connector 30 (see steps 1 to 3). Therefore, the payment terminal 100 does not need to secure a long surplus length for the FPC board 50, and the FPC board 50 can be shortened. Also, the payment terminal 100 does not need to attach the FPC board 50 while opening the main board 27, as in the assembly of conventional payment terminals. This allows the worker to easily assemble the terminal. Therefore, the ease of assembly of the payment terminal 100 can be ensured.

[0041] FIG. 7 is a partial side cross-sectional view of the payment terminal 100 according to the present embodiment when it is opened. For example, when a malicious third party or the like tries to steal important information from inside the payment terminal 100, it is common to open the protective plate 20, the touch panel 130, and the LCD module 140 on the top surface as shown in FIG. 7. The third party opens the protective plate 20, the touch panel 130, and the LCD module 140 so as to be tilted, for example, by about 30 degrees with respect to the housing 10, attacks the inside of the housing 10 as shown by the arrow, and tries to steal information that requires security by reading signals input / output to / from the electronic component 40 arranged on the first surface 27a side of the main board 27. This is because the electronic component 40 holds important information that requires security, including personal information such as information inputted on the touch panel 130 and information read from a payment card.

[0042] 8 is a conceptual diagram showing the relationship between the direction of an attack by a third party and the FPC board 50 in the payment terminal 100 according to this embodiment. Since the FPC board 50 passes through the opening 27c of the main board 27, when a third party tries to access the electronic components 40 on the side of the first surface 27a of the main board 27, the FPC board 50 becomes an obstacle and makes it difficult for the third party to visually recognize the electronic components 40. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the third party to attack the electronic components 40.

[0043] That is, the electronic components 40, which require high tamper resistance, are placed on the first surface 27a of the main board 27, i.e., the back surface of the main board 27 when viewed from the touch panel 130 side. Therefore, even if an attack is made by a third party attempting to open the protective plate 20, the third party will not be able to immediately reach the electronic components 40, thereby achieving a high level of security.

[0044] Furthermore, the payment terminal 100 according to this embodiment includes a protection unit 60 for protecting the electronic components 40 and the connector 30 on the first surface 27a of the main board 27. This prevents an attacker from easily accessing the electronic components 40 and the connector 30, so the payment terminal 100 can further improve the security of the electronic components 40 and the connector 30.

[0045] Protective unit 60 is, for example, a resin housing with a circuit formed by a three-dimensional wiring forming technology. This allows settlement terminal 100 to achieve security for electronic component 40 and connector 30 with a simple configuration.

[0046] In particular, a first electronic component 41 that performs processing using information requiring security is mounted on the first surface 27a of the main board 27. The first electronic component 41, which requires high tamper resistance, is disposed on the back side of the main board 27 as viewed from the touch panel 130 side. Therefore, even if the payment terminal 100 is subjected to an attack by a third party opening the touch panel 130, the third party cannot directly reach the first electronic component 41, and therefore a high level of security can be achieved.

[0047] As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 10 has a first end 10a and a second end 10b opposite to the first end 10a as ends in the longitudinal direction (Y-axis direction). The first end 10a corresponds to the lower end of the LCD module 140, i.e., the lower end of the image display. When the first end 10a corresponds to the lower end of the LCD module 140, i.e., the lower end of the image display, the customer can operate the payment terminal 100 by being positioned on the first end 10a side. In this configuration, the second electronic component 42 that holds the information read from the payment card is disposed on the first end 10a side of the housing 10 relative to the opening 27c of the main board 27.

[0048] As a result, the payment terminal 100 can ensure the security of the second electronic component 42. Furthermore, when attacking the payment terminal 100, a third party often opens the touch panel 130 from the upper end side of the LCD module 140, as in the conventional payment terminal shown in Fig. 7. However, as shown in Fig. 8, since the FPC board 50 is inserted into the opening 27c of the main board 27, the FPC board 50 makes it difficult to see the second electronic component 42, making it difficult to attack the second electronic component 42.

[0049] 2, the first opening detection switch 71 is provided between the periphery of the protective plate 20 on the first end 10a side of the housing 10 and the main board 27. This allows the payment terminal 100 to easily detect opening from the protective plate 20 side, further improving security.

[0050] 2, the second opening detection switch 72 is provided between the second end 10b of the housing 10 and the main board 27. This allows the payment terminal 100 to easily detect the opening of the lower housing 12, further improving security.

[0051] Further, the third electronic component 43 is mounted on the FPC board 50 on the side of the first surface 27a of the main board 27. Since the third electronic component 43, which requires high tamper resistance, is disposed on the first surface 27a of the main board 27, even if a malicious third party attempts to open the protective plate 20, the third party cannot immediately reach the third electronic component 43. Therefore, the payment terminal 100 can achieve a high level of security. Particularly in this embodiment, the protection unit 60 is formed so as to protect the second electronic component 42 and the third electronic component 43 as well, and the security between the second electronic component 42 and the third electronic component 43 can also be achieved at a high level.

[0052] In the conventional payment terminal of Fig. 6, the third electronic component 43 connected to the FPC board 50 is disposed on the second surface 27b of the main board 27. In other words, unlike the present embodiment, it is necessary to provide a protective unit 60 on the second surface 27b side as well, which complicates the configuration and increases costs.

[0053] In contrast, in the payment terminal 100 of this embodiment, all of the electronic components 40 (e.g., the first electronic component 41, the second electronic component 42, and the third electronic component 43) that hold information requiring security are disposed on the first surface 27a of the main board 27. In other words, in the payment terminal 100, an opening 27c is provided in the main board 27, and the FPC board 50 is pulled into the rear surface (first surface a) of the main board 27, so that the electronic components 40 to be protected that require security can be disposed together on one surface of the main board 27. Therefore, in the payment terminal 100, all of the electronic components 40 to be protected can be protected by a single protection unit 60, and costs can also be reduced.

[0054] As a result, the present disclosure includes at least the following items. Note that in parentheses, examples of components corresponding to the above-described embodiment are given, but the present disclosure is not limited to these.

[0055] (Item 1) A housing (housing 10); A touch panel (touch panel 130) disposed within the housing; A display (LCD module 140) disposed within the housing and disposed on the rear side of the touch panel; A first substrate (main substrate 27) is disposed in the housing and has a first surface (first surface 27a) and a second surface (second surface 27b), the second surface facing the display; A connector (connector 30) disposed on the first surface of the first substrate; an electronic component (electronic component 40) that is disposed on the first surface of the first substrate and that holds information that requires security; a second substrate (FPC substrate 50) disposed within the housing and having flexibility; The second substrate passes through an opening (opening 27c) formed in the first substrate so as to penetrate the first surface and the second surface, and one end is connected to the touch panel and the display, and the other end is connected to the connector. Payment terminal.

[0056] As a result, the payment terminal can connect the second board to the connector after the first board is attached to the housing by providing an opening in the first board, so there is no need to secure a long surplus length for the second board, and the second board can be shortened. In addition, unlike conventional assembly, the payment terminal does not require the attachment of the second board while opening the first board, so that the worker can easily assemble it and the ease of assembly can be ensured. In addition, electronic components that require high tamper resistance are arranged on the first surface of the first board, that is, on the back side of the first board as seen from the touch panel side. Therefore, even if the payment terminal is exposed to an attack by a malicious third party or the like who opens the protection plate side, the third party cannot immediately reach the electronic components, so a high level of security can be achieved.

[0057] (Item 2) A protection portion for protecting the electronic components and the connector is further provided on the first surface of the first substrate. Item 1. A payment terminal as described in item 1.

[0058] This allows the payment terminal to further improve the security of electronic components and connectors.

[0059] (Item 3) The protective part is a resin housing with a circuit formed by a three-dimensional wiring forming technology. 3. A payment terminal according to item 1 or 2.

[0060] This allows the payment terminal to achieve security for electronic components and connectors with a simple configuration.

[0061] (Item 4) The electronic components include a first electronic component (first electronic component 41) mounted on the first surface of the first substrate and configured to hold information inputted via the touch panel. A payment terminal according to any one of items 1 to 3.

[0062] As a result, the first electronic component that requires high tamper resistance is disposed on the first surface of the first substrate, i.e., the back surface of the first substrate as viewed from the touch panel side. Therefore, even if the payment terminal is exposed to an attack by a malicious third party opening the touch panel, the third party cannot immediately reach the first electronic component, and a high level of security can be achieved.

[0063] (Item 5) a first end (first end 10a) of the housing corresponds to a lower end of the display; the electronic component includes a second electronic component (second electronic component 42) that holds information read from a payment card, The second electronic component is disposed on the first end side of the opening of the first substrate. 5. A payment terminal according to any one of items 1 to 4.

[0064] This allows the payment terminal to ensure the security of the second electronic component that holds the information read from the payment card. Furthermore, in the event of an attack, a third party will often open the protective plate 20 from the upper end side of the display of the payment terminal. In response to this, since the second board is inserted into the opening of the first board, the second board makes it difficult to see the second electronic component, making it difficult to attack the second electronic component.

[0065] (Item 6) a first end of the housing corresponds to a lower end of the display; Further, a first opening detection switch (first opening detection switch 71) is provided between the periphery of the touch panel on the first end side and the first substrate. 6. A payment terminal according to any one of items 1 to 5.

[0066] This allows the settlement terminal to easily detect whether protection plate 20 has been opened, further improving security.

[0067] (Item 7) A second end (second end 10b) is present on the opposite side of the housing from the first end, Further comprising a second opening detection switch (second opening detection switch 72) provided between the second end of the housing and the first board, 7. A payment terminal according to any one of items 1 to 6.

[0068] This allows the payment terminal to easily detect the removal of the first board, further improving security.

[0069] (Item 8) the electronic components include a third electronic component (third electronic component 43) that holds information inputted via the touch panel, the third electronic component is mounted on the second substrate on a side of the first substrate facing the first surface; 8. A payment terminal according to any one of items 1 to 7.

[0070] As a result, the third electronic component, which requires high tamper resistance, is disposed on the first surface of the first substrate. Therefore, even if the payment terminal is attacked by a third party who tries to open the protection plate side, the third party cannot immediately reach the third electronic component, thereby achieving a high level of security.

[0071] Although various embodiments have been described above with reference to the drawings, it goes without saying that the present disclosure is not limited to such examples. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can come up with various modified or amended examples within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present disclosure. In addition, the components in the above embodiments may be arbitrarily combined within the scope of the invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0072] The present disclosure is useful for payment terminals and the like that can ensure ease of assembly while also achieving security. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 10. Chassis 11 Upper case 12 Lower housing 16s 1st card slot 17s 2nd card slot 20 Protective plate 25 Camera 27 Main Board 27a 1st page 27b 2nd side 27c opening 30 Connectors 40 Electronic Components 41 First Electronic Component 42 Secondary Electronic Components 43 Third Electronic Component 50 FPC board 55 Fixing screw 60 Protection Department 70 Opening detection switch 71 First opening detection switch 72 Second Opening Detection Switch 81 Power switch 83 Speaker 84 Backup battery 85 Holder 86 Sub-board 87 External Connector 100 payment terminals 120 NFC antenna 130 Touch Panel 140 LCD Module

Claims

1. A housing and A touch panel disposed within the housing; A display is disposed within the housing and disposed on a rear side of the touch panel; a first substrate disposed within the housing, the first substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface facing the display; a connector disposed on the first surface of the first substrate; an electronic component arranged on the first surface of the first substrate and holding information requiring security; a second substrate disposed within the housing and having flexibility; the second substrate passes through an opening formed in the first substrate so as to penetrate the first surface and the second surface, one end of the second substrate is connected to the touch panel and the display, and the other end of the second substrate is connected to the connector; Payment terminal.

2. A protection portion for protecting the electronic components and the connector is further provided on the first surface of the first substrate. The payment terminal of claim 1 .

3. The protective part is a resin housing with a circuit formed by a three-dimensional wiring forming technology. The payment terminal according to claim 2.

4. the electronic components include a first electronic component mounted on the first surface of the first substrate and performing a predetermined process using the information requiring security; The payment terminal of claim 1 .

5. a first end of the housing corresponding to a bottom end of the display; the electronic component includes a second electronic component that holds information read from a payment card; The second electronic component is disposed on the first end side of the opening of the first substrate. The payment terminal of claim 1 .

6. a first end of the housing corresponding to a bottom end of the display; a first opening detection switch provided between a periphery of the touch panel on the first end side and the first substrate; The payment terminal of claim 1 .

7. a second end of the housing opposite the first end; a second opening detection switch provided between the second end of the housing and the first substrate, The payment terminal according to claim 6.

8. the electronic component includes a third electronic component that holds information inputted via the touch panel; the third electronic component is mounted on the second substrate on a side of the first substrate facing the first surface; The payment terminal of claim 1 .

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