Information processor and information processing method

Abstract

To provide an information processor capable of preventing deterioration in reading accuracy and detection in the input detection accuracy of the electrical signal input in a contactless IC card, even when reading information stored on the contactless IC card and cards other than the contactless IC card.SOLUTION: The information processor includes: a touch panel; an NFC antenna for reading information stored on a contactless IC medium; and a camera that reads code information. When a settlement method that performs settlement processing using the code information is selected, the camera is turned on, and the code information is read from the camera to perform the settlement processing. When the settlement method that uses the contactless IC medium is selected, the NFC antenna exclusively controls whether the contactless IC medium can be read and whether the touch panel can detect input, and the settlement processing is performed based on the information read from the contactless IC medium.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing device and an information processing method. [Background technology]

[0002] A contactless card reader for a security system has been known. This contactless card reader for a security system includes a housing, a wireless communication unit provided inside the housing and having an antenna for wireless communication with a contactless IC card, a numeric keypad provided on the outer surface of the housing and into which signals are input by contact, and a control unit provided inside the housing and electrically connected to the wireless communication unit and the numeric keypad. The control unit stops wireless communication between the contactless IC card and the wireless communication unit when a signal is input to the numeric keypad, and stops input of signals to the numeric keypad when wireless communication is performed between the contactless IC card and the wireless communication unit. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-54134 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In the technology of Patent Document 1, when the card reader reads cards other than contactless IC cards in addition to contactless IC cards, the accuracy of reading contactless IC cards and the accuracy of electrically detecting input operations may decrease.

[0005] The present disclosure provides an information processing device and an information processing method that can suppress deterioration in the reading accuracy of contactless IC cards and the input detection accuracy of electrical signal inputs, even when reading information held on contactless IC cards and cards other than contactless IC cards. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing device having a touch panel and capable of processing payments using multiple payment methods, the information processing device comprising: an NFC antenna arranged close to the touch panel that reads information held on a contactless IC medium; and a camera that reads code information; when a payment method that processes payment using the code information is selected, the camera is turned on, the code information is read from the camera, and payment processing is performed; and when a payment method that processes payment using the contactless IC medium is selected, the information processing device exclusively controls whether the NFC antenna can read the contactless IC medium and whether input can be detected by the touch panel, and performs payment processing based on the information read from the contactless IC medium.

[0007] One aspect of the present disclosure is an information processing method in an information processing device having a touch panel and capable of processing payments using multiple payment methods, wherein the information processing device has an NFC antenna that reads information held on a contactless IC medium, positioned close to the touch panel, and a camera that reads code information, and when a payment method that processes payment using the code information is selected, the information processing method includes the steps of turning on the camera, reading the code information from the camera, and processing the payment, and when a payment method that processes payment using the contactless IC medium is selected, exclusively controlling whether the NFC antenna can read the contactless IC medium and whether input can be detected by the touch panel, and processing the payment based on the information read from the contactless IC medium. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present disclosure, even when reading information stored in a contactless IC card and a card other than a contactless IC card, deterioration in the reading accuracy of the contactless IC card and the input detection accuracy of the electrical signal input can be suppressed. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1 is a top view illustrating an example of the appearance of a payment terminal according to a first embodiment; [Figure 1B] A side view showing an example of the appearance of a payment terminal [Figure 1C] A front view showing an example of the appearance of a payment terminal [Figure 2A] A top view showing an example of how to use the first card slot. [Figure 2B] 10 is a side view showing an example of how to use the first card slot. [Figure 3A] Top view showing an example of how to use the second card slot [Figure 3B] A side view showing an example of how to use the second card slot. [Figure 4A] A top view showing an example of how to use contactless payment using the payment terminal. [Figure 4B] A side view showing an example of how to use a payment terminal for contactless payment. [Figure 5] A diagram showing an example of a touch panel [Figure 6] FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view showing an example of the appearance of a payment terminal; [Figure 7] Block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of a payment terminal [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the internal configuration of a first card reader; [Figure 9] A diagram showing an example of the on / off state of the NFC_IC based on the detection of a magnetic card [Figure 10] Flowchart showing an example of operation of a payment terminal [Figure 11] Flowchart showing an example of the operation of a payment terminal (continuation of Figure 10) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. However, more detailed description than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed description of well-known matters or redundant description of substantially identical configurations may be omitted. This is to avoid unnecessary redundancy in the following description and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. Note that the accompanying 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.

[0011] Fig. 1A is a top view showing an example of the appearance of payment terminal 100 in the first embodiment. Fig. 1B is a side view showing an example of the appearance of payment terminal 100. Fig. 1C is a front view showing an example of the appearance of payment terminal 100.

[0012] The payment terminal 100 has a main body 10. The main body 10 has, for example, a generally box-like shape. Figures 1A, 1B, and 1C show a front surface 1A, a side surface 1B, a side surface 1C, and a rear surface 1D of the payment terminal 100. For example, a purchaser of a product operates the payment terminal 100 from the front surface 1A side. For example, a store clerk or the like who registers the purchase of a product operates the payment terminal 100 from the rear surface 1D side. The purchaser may be a customer of the store.

[0013] Payment terminal 100 includes, on its front surface 1A, 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. Payment terminal 100 includes, on its rear surface 1D, a second touch panel 22 and a second LED 23.

[0014] The payment terminal 100 is a multi-type terminal that allows the purchaser to select multiple payment methods. The payment terminal 100 may be used, for example, by being placed on a placement surface α on a counter in a store.

[0015] 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 made using contactless communication (e.g., near field communication: NFC), and are therefore collectively referred to here as contactless payment.

[0016] The multiple payment methods are each performed using a corresponding multiple payment interface. The multiple payment interfaces include, for example, credit cards, electronic money cards C32, codes, and cash. The credit cards include, for example, magnetic cards C1, contact IC cards C2, and contactless IC credit cards C31.

[0017] 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 15. The contactless IC credit card C31 and the electronic money card C32 are collectively referred to as the "contactless IC card C3."

[0018] In the payment terminal 100, a first card slot 16s, a second card slot 17s, and a first touch panel 12 are arranged in this order from the side of the placing surface α in the height direction. An NFC antenna 15 is arranged around the first touch panel 12.

[0019] In addition, the first card slot 16s, the second card slot 17s, the first touch panel 12, and the NFC antenna 15 are arranged together on the front surface 1A of the payment terminal 100, facing the purchaser. In this case, the purchaser can easily select one of the payment methods corresponding to the multiple devices lined up in front of them. Because multiple devices corresponding to multiple payment methods are gathered in one place, payments according to each payment method can be carried out smoothly.

[0020] Furthermore, a 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.

[0021] Furthermore, when viewed from the side, the payment terminal 100 has a mountain-shaped upper portion (see FIG. 1B). The mountain-shaped portion has a first surface and a second surface. The first surface has the surface of the first touch panel 12 and is the operation surface used by the purchaser to make payments. The second surface has the surface of the second touch panel 22 and is the operation surface used by the store clerk to make payments.

[0022] With this configuration, payment terminal 100 placed on placement surface α can be operated simultaneously by a purchaser and a store clerk who are facing each other. For example, if payment terminal 100 is installed on a counter in a store, a store clerk positioned inside the counter and a purchaser positioned outside the counter can operate payment terminal 100 while remaining facing each other.

[0023] Furthermore, camera 25 and first LED 13 are arranged on the front surface 1A side of payment terminal 100. Camera 25 and first LED 13 may be arranged on the front surface 1A side closer to rear surface 1D than first touch panel 12, that is, closer to the top of the mountain shape, but the arrangement positions are not limited to this.

[0024] Furthermore, a second LED 23 is arranged on the rear surface 1D side of payment terminal 100. Second LED 23 may be arranged on the rear surface 1D side closer to front surface 1A than second touch panel 22, that is, on the top side of the mountain shape, but the arrangement position is not limited to this.

[0025] 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 also be provided with other input means (for example, physical keys or buttons).

[0026] Furthermore, the payment terminal 100 has a security protection area SR (see FIG. 7) in a part of the payment terminal 100. The security protection area SR is an area with higher security than areas other than the security protection area SR in the payment terminal 100. For example, the security protection area SR is tamper-resistant. The security of the security protection area SR may be logically increased by software processing, or may be physically increased by the structure or mechanism of hardware. The security protection area SR mainly stores components used in payment processing using cards, etc.

[0027] Fig. 2A is a top view showing an example of how to use first card slot 16s provided in payment terminal 100. Fig. 2B is a side view showing an example of how to use first card slot 16s provided in payment terminal 100.

[0028] For example, a purchaser positions himself / herself facing the front surface 1A (front face) of the payment terminal 100 and swipes a magnetic card C1 through the first card slot 16s in a direction w that is substantially parallel to the placement surface α. The magnetic card C1 has at least one magnetic stripe C11. Meanwhile, a magnetic head 16h is disposed in the first card reader 16 (see FIG. 7) having the first card slot 16s. By bringing the magnetic stripe C11 into contact with this magnetic head 16h, data is read / written between the payment terminal 100 and the magnetic card C1.

[0029] FIG. 3A is a top view showing an example of how to use the second card slot 17s provided in the payment terminal 100. FIG. 3B is a side view showing an example of how to use the second card slot 17s provided in the payment terminal 100. The purchaser inserts the contact IC card C2 in a direction v that is approximately parallel to the placement surface α. The contact IC card C2 has an IC chip with a terminal C21. Meanwhile, although not shown, the second card slot 17s has a contact terminal therein. Data is read and written between the payment terminal 100 and the contact IC card C2 when the terminal C21 of the IC chip comes into contact with the contact terminal.

[0030] Fig. 4A is a top view showing an example of how to use contactless payment using payment terminal 100. Fig. 4B is a side view showing an example of how to use contactless payment using payment terminal 100.

[0031] When making a 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 in the contactless IC card C3 and the NFC antenna 15 on the payment terminal 100 side. This allows data to be read and written between the payment terminal 100 and the contactless IC card C3.

[0032] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the periphery of the first touch panel 12. As shown in FIG.

[0033] As shown in Fig. 5, first touch panel 12 may be provided over the entire surface on which first touch panel 12 is provided, or may be provided on a portion of this surface. First touch panel 12 also has a display function for displaying various data, information, or images. Therefore, first touch panel 12 can provide visual information to the purchaser. In first touch panel 12, the input detection area for detecting input and the display area for displaying various information may be the same area, or at least a portion of these may be different areas.

[0034] 6 is a rear perspective view showing an example of the appearance of payment terminal 100. Payment terminal 100 has, for example, speaker 24, printer 26, printer outlet 26p, and external terminal 27 on the rear side (the side in contact with placement surface α).

[0035] FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing an example of the electrical configuration of payment terminal 100. As shown in FIG.

[0036] Payment terminal 100 has a security protection area SR. Within security protection area SR, payment 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. Outside security protection area SR, payment 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.

[0037] The first CPU 11 realizes various functions by executing programs stored in the memory 18. The first CPU 11 controls all parts within the security protection area SR. The first CPU 11 performs, for example, processing related to credit card payments and electronic money payments. The first CPU 11 functions as a payment CPU that performs processing related to payments. The first CPU 11 also transmits and receives data to and from the second CPU 21 and cooperates with the second CPU 21. The first CPU 11 is an example of a processor and may be another processor.

[0038] The first touch panel 12 has an input detection function that electrically detects contact or proximity of a purchaser's finger (an example of an object) as an input (input operation). The first touch panel 12 accepts, for example, an input operation by a purchaser. The first touch panel 12 accepts, for example, an operation to input a PIN for credit card payment or an operation to enter an electronic signature.

[0039] The first touch panel 12 is formed by laminating a glass substrate, transparent electrodes, a protective cover, etc. Possible input detection methods for the first touch panel 12 include a resistive film method, a capacitance method, and an electromagnetic induction method, but any method that detects input electrically may be adopted.

[0040] The first LED 13 displays various information. The first LED 13 may display in various display modes. The display mode may include, for example, a display color (e.g., red, green, blue), a display timing (e.g., display during payment processing or when payment is completed), and a display pattern (e.g., on, blinking, off).

[0041] The NFC_IC 14 performs processing for the NFC antenna 15. For example, the NFC_IC 14 controls the power supply to the NFC antenna 15 and data communication via the NFC antenna 15.

[0042] The NFC antenna 15 is formed of, for example, a loop coil. The NFC antenna 15 receives power from the NFC IC 14 and generates radio waves. An area within a predetermined distance from the NFC antenna 15 is an area where contactless communication with the NFC antenna 15 is possible (contactless communication area). When a contactless IC card C3 (an example of a communication medium capable of contactless communication) is placed within the contactless communication area, radio waves from the NFC antenna 15 reach the contactless IC card C3, and the NFC antenna 15 provides activation power to the contactless IC card C3. As a result, the NFC antenna 15 communicates data with the contactless IC card C3.

[0043] Furthermore, the center position of the surface defined by the NFC antenna 15 may approximately coincide with the center position of the surface defined by the first touch panel 12. This allows data to be communicated between the NFC antenna 15 and the non-contact IC card C3 by holding the non-contact IC card C3 over the first touch panel 12, making the operation easier for the user to understand.

[0044] Note that, by arranging the NFC antenna 15 around the first touch panel 12, the transparent electrodes of the first touch panel 12 and the NFC antenna 15 are arranged close to each other. Therefore, when the first touch panel 12 and the NFC antenna 15 are used at the same time, they may electrically interfere with each other.

[0045] The NFC_IC14 acquires (reads) information held by the contactless IC credit card C31 via the NFC antenna 15. The NFC_IC14 sends this information to the first CPU11 as contactless read information. 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. The NFC_IC14 also acquires (reads) information held by the electronic money card C32 via the NFC antenna 15. The NFC_IC14 sends this information to the first CPU11 as electronic money read information. 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.

[0046] The first card reader 16 is a magnetic card reader. The first card reader 16 reads information stored in the magnetic card C1 and sends the read information as magnetically read information to the first CPU 11. The information stored in the magnetic card C1 and the magnetically read information include, for example, a credit card identification number.

[0047] The first card reader 16 also has a magnetic head 16h, a first card slot 16s, and a first insertion sensor 16r (see FIG. 8). The magnetic head 16h faces the magnetic stripe C11 of the inserted (swipe) magnetic card C1 and magnetically reads the information held by the magnetic card C1. When the magnetic card C1 is inserted, the first card slot 16s guides each portion of the magnetic stripe C11, in which information is embedded, toward the magnetic head 16h. The first insertion sensor 16r detects that the magnetic card C1 has been inserted into the first card slot 16s for swiping. The first insertion sensor 16r may be, for example, a transmissive photointerrupter. The first insertion sensor 16r may be disposed between the magnetic head 16h and the insertion (swipe) start position of the magnetic card C1. When the first insertion sensor 16r detects that the magnetic card C1 has been inserted into the first insertion sensor 16r, the first insertion sensor 16r sends to the first CPU 11 first insertion detection information indicating that the magnetic card C1 has been inserted into the first insertion sensor 16r.

[0048] The second card reader 17 is a contact IC card reader. The second card reader 17 reads information held in the contact IC card C2 and sends the read information as contact read information to the first CPU 11. The information held in the contact IC card C2 and the contact read information include, for example, a credit card identification number.

[0049] The second card reader 17 also has a second card slot 17s, a second insertion sensor, and a contact terminal. The contact terminal is a terminal that comes into contact with a terminal of an IC chip of the contact IC card C2 and is used to read information stored in the contact IC card C2. When the contact IC card C2 is inserted, the second card slot 17s guides the IC chip, in which information is embedded, of the contact IC card C2 toward the contact terminal. The second insertion sensor may be, for example, a transmissive photointerrupter. The second insertion sensor may be disposed between the insertion start position of the contact IC card C2 and the contact terminal. The second insertion sensor detects that the contact IC card C2 has been inserted into the second card slot 17s. When the second insertion sensor detects that the contact IC card C2 has been inserted into the second insertion sensor, it sends second insertion detection information indicating that the contact IC card C2 has been inserted into the second insertion sensor to the first CPU 11.

[0050] The memory 18 may be configured to include, for example, a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM). The memory 18 stores various data, information, and programs.

[0051] The second CPU 21 realizes various functions by executing programs stored in the memory 28. The second CPU 21 controls all parts outside the security protection area SR. For example, the second CPU 21 performs processing related to code payment and cash payment, as well as processing related to non-payment. Therefore, the second CPU 21 functions as a general-purpose CPU that performs general-purpose processing. The second CPU 21 also transmits 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 be another processor.

[0052] The second touch panel 22 receives input operations, for example, from a store clerk. For example, the price and number of items to be purchased are input. The second CPU 21 calculates the payment amount based on the price and number of items to be purchased, for example. The configuration of the second touch panel 22 may be the same as that of the first touch panel 12.

[0053] The second LED 23 displays various information. The second LED 23 may display in various display modes. The display mode may include, for example, a display color (e.g., red, green, or blue), a display timing (e.g., display when purchasing information is entered), and a display pattern (e.g., on, blinking, or off).

[0054] The speaker 24 outputs various sounds, such as sounds related to processing in the payment terminal 100.

[0055] The camera 25 captures an image of a subject and obtains a captured image. The camera 25 captures, for example, a two-dimensional code or the like displayed on the purchaser's mobile terminal and sends the captured image to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 analyzes the captured image and recognizes the identification information required for payment indicated by the two-dimensional code or the like.

[0056] Printer 26 outputs, for example, information related to processing (e.g., payment processing) in payment terminal 100 onto a paper medium. For example, printer 26 may print out the results of the payment processing on a receipt or the like after the payment processing. The paper printed by printer 26 is discharged outside payment terminal 100 from printer discharge port 26p.

[0057] The external terminal 27 can be connected to various cables (for example, a LAN (Local Area Network) cable, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) cable, etc.). Therefore, the external terminal 27 can be connected to various external devices (for example, a POS or a cash drawer) via various cables, and can communicate with them. Therefore, the external terminal 27 functions as a communication unit. Note that the communication unit may perform wireless communication (for example, wireless LAN communication or Bluetooth (registered trademark) communication) without going through the external terminal 27.

[0058] The memory 28 may be configured to include, for example, a ROM and a RAM, and stores various data, information, and programs.

[0059] Next, a description will be given of the on / off control of each device by the first CPU 11. The devices that are on / off 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.

[0060] The first touch panel 12 sets the input detection function to on or off under the control of the first CPU 11. When the input detection function is on, the first touch panel 12 is able to detect an input operation by a purchaser. When the input detection function is off, the first touch panel 12 is unable to detect an input operation by a purchaser. For example, the first touch panel 12 may turn on the input detection function by placing the first touch panel 12 in an active state. Alternatively, the first touch panel 12 may turn off the input detection function by placing the first touch panel 12 in a sleep state. For example, the first touch panel 12 may turn on the input detection function by allowing power to be supplied to the transparent electrodes. Alternatively, the first touch panel 12 may turn off the input detection function by prohibiting power to be supplied to the transparent electrodes. Turning on or off the input detection function is also simply referred to as turning on or off the first touch panel 12.

[0061] The NFC_IC14 sets the contactless communication function on / off under control of the first CPU 11. When the contactless communication function is on, the NFC_IC14 is able to perform contactless communication with the contactless IC card C3 and the electronic money card C32 and is able to read information stored in the contactless IC card C3 and the electronic money card C32. When the contactless communication function is off, the NFC_IC14 is unable to perform contactless communication with the contactless IC card C3 and the electronic money card C32 and is unable to read information stored in the contactless IC card C3 and the electronic money card C32. For example, the NFC_IC14 may turn on the contactless communication function by permitting power supply to the NFC antenna 15. Alternatively, the NFC_IC14 may turn on the contactless communication function by prohibiting power supply to the NFC antenna 15. Turning on / off the contactless communication function is also simply referred to as turning on / off the NFC_IC14.

[0062] The first card reader 16 sets the on / off state of a first reading function for reading the magnetic card C1 under the control of the first CPU 11. When the first reading function is on, the first card reader 16 is able to read the magnetic card C1. When the first reading function is off, the first card reader 16 is unable to read the magnetic card C1. For example, the first card reader 16 may turn on the first reading function by permitting the supply of power to an IC for reading the magnetic stripe. Alternatively, the first card reader 16 may turn off the first reading function by prohibiting the supply of power to the IC for reading the magnetic stripe. Turning on / off the first reading function is also simply referred to as turning on / off the first card reader 16.

[0063] The second card reader 17 sets the on / off of a second reading function for reading the contact IC card C2 under the control of the first CPU 11. When the second reading function is on, the second card reader 17 is able to read the contact IC card C2. When the second reading function is off, the second card reader 17 is unable to read the contact IC card C2. For example, the second card reader 17 may turn on the second reading function by permitting power supply to the contact terminal. Alternatively, the second card reader 17 may turn off the second reading function by prohibiting power supply to the contact terminal. Turning on / off the second reading function is also simply referred to as turning on / off the second card reader 17.

[0064] The first CPU 11 may determine which devices to turn on and which devices to turn off based on the payment interface and payment method. The first CPU 11 may also determine which devices to turn on and which devices to turn off based on the progress of the payment (for example, whether the payment process has been completed). Electrical interference is particularly likely to occur between the first touch panel 12 and the NFC antenna 15, which are arranged in close proximity. Therefore, the first CPU 11 controls the on / off of the first touch panel 12 and the on / off of the NFC_IC 14 that controls the NFC antenna 15. In this case, it is preferable that the first CPU 11 exclusively controls the on / off of the first touch panel 12 and the on / off of the NFC_IC 14. Specifically, it is preferable to control the NFC_IC 14 to be off when the first touch panel 12 is on. It is also preferable to control the NFC_IC 14 to be on when the first touch panel 12 is off.

[0065] Furthermore, the first CPU 11 may perform on / off control of each device when a card for payment is detected. In the on / off control of each device, the first CPU 11 sets on a device that has been determined to be on and sets off a device that has been determined to be off. For example, when first insertion detection information is acquired from the first card reader 16, the first CPU 11 may set on / off each device assuming that a magnetic card C1 has been detected as the card for payment. For example, when second insertion detection information is acquired from the second card reader 17, the first CPU 11 may set on / off each device assuming that a contact IC card C2 has been detected as the card for payment. For example, when contactless read information is acquired from the NFC_IC 14, the first CPU 11 may set on / off each device assuming that a contactless IC card C3 has been detected as the card for payment.

[0066] FIG. 9 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.

[0067] When 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 first insertion detection information to the first CPU 11. When the first CPU 11 acquires the first insertion information from the first card reader 16, it turns off the contactless communication function of the NFC_IC 14. After the contactless communication function of the NFC_IC 14 is turned off, the first card reader 16 reads the information held by the magnetic card C1 with the magnetic head.

[0068] Therefore, when reading magnetic card C1, the contactless communication function of NFC_IC 14 is turned off, and therefore no radio waves are emitted from NFC antenna 15. This allows payment terminal 100 to suppress electromagnetic (at least one of electrical and magnetic) interference between magnetic reading of magnetic card C1 and reading of contactless IC card C3 by contactless communication. This allows payment terminal 100 to improve the reading accuracy of magnetic card C1.

[0069] Although FIG. 9 illustrates the reading of the magnetic card C1, the same applies to the reading of the contact IC card C2.

[0070] That is, when the insertion sensor of the second card reader 17 detects the insertion of the contact IC card C2, the second card reader 17 sends second insertion detection information to the first CPU 11. When the first CPU 11 acquires the second insertion information from the second card reader 17, it turns off the contactless communication function of the NFC_IC 14. After the contactless 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 via the contact terminal.

[0071] Therefore, when reading the contact IC card C2, the contactless communication function of the NFC_IC 14 is turned off, and therefore no radio waves are emitted from the NFC antenna 15. This allows the payment terminal 100 to prevent electromagnetic interference between the electrical reading of the contact IC card C2 and the reading of the contactless IC card C3 by contactless communication. This allows the payment terminal 100 to improve the reading accuracy of the contact IC card C2.

[0072] Next, an example of the operation of the payment terminal 100 will be described. 10 and 11 are flowcharts showing an example of the operation of the payment terminal 100. FIG.

[0073] First, the second CPU 21 selects a payment 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 payment method in response to this input operation.

[0074] When credit card payment is selected, the first CPU 11 sets the on / off states of each device to perform three-sided waiting. Three-sided waiting means that the payment terminal 100 is enabled to read all three cards with credit card functions (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 this case, the first CPU 11 also turns off the first touch panel 12 (touch panel: OFF) (S12). This prevents interference between contactless communication by the NFC_IC 14 and electrical input detection by the first touch panel 12. In other words, the payment terminal 100 can activate multiple payment methods simultaneously.

[0075] The first CPU 11 determines whether or not any of the above three credit cards has been detected in the three-sided waiting state (S13).

[0076] When the first CPU 11 acquires the first insertion detection information, that is, when the magnetic card C1 is detected, the first CPU 11 performs payment using the magnetic card C1. In this case, the first CPU 11 turns off the NFC_IC 14 (contactless IC: OFF) (S21). The first touch panel turns on (touch panel: ON) (S22).

[0077] With each device in the on / off state as described above, the first card reader 16 reads the information stored on the magnetic card C1 and sends the magnetically read information to the first CPU 11. The first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 execute the payment process using the magnetically read information (S23). The payment process is executed in cooperation between the first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 of the payment terminal 100 and the payment server of the payment center.

[0078] In this payment process, for example, the following process is performed: The first CPU 11 encrypts the magnetically read information and sends it to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 sends payment request information including the encrypted magnetically read information to the payment server via the communication unit. This payment request information may include, for example, the credit card identification number, the payment amount, etc. The payment server receives the payment request information from the payment terminal 100, compares it with information held by the payment server, and determines whether or not to allow the payment using the magnetic card C1 to be used for payment. If the payment is allowed, the payment server executes the payment using the magnetic card C1 and completes the transaction for the purchase of the product. The payment server sends a payment completion notice to the payment terminal 100. When the second CPU 21 receives the payment completion notice via the communication unit, it sends it to the first CPU 11. When the first CPU 11 receives the payment completion notice from the second CPU 21, it completes the payment process. Note that the flow of the payment process is not limited to this example.

[0079] After the settlement process using the magnetically read information is completed, the first touch panel 12 accepts the purchaser's input of an electronic signature, detects the input of the electronic signature, and sends the electronic signature to the first CPU 11 (S24). The first CPU 11 sends the electronic signature, with or without encryption, to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 transmits the electronic signature to the settlement server via the communication unit.

[0080] According to this magnetic card payment, the payment terminal 100 can prevent the magnetic card C1 from being accidentally electrically read by the NFC_IC 14 by turning off the NFC_IC 14 before processing the payment, thereby preventing erroneous payments. Also, the first touch panel 12 can accept the input operation of an electronic signature while suppressing interference with non-contact communication by the NFC antenna 15.

[0081] In S13, when the first CPU 11 acquires the second insertion detection information, that is, when the contact IC card C2 is detected, the first CPU 11 performs payment using the contact IC card C2. In this case, the first CPU 11 turns off the NFC_IC 14 (contactless IC: OFF) (S31) and turns on the first touch panel (touch panel: ON) (S32).

[0082] With each device in the on / off state as described above, the second card reader 17 reads the information held in the contact IC card C2 and sends the contact read information to the first CPU 11. In addition, the first touch panel 12 accepts a PIN input operation by the purchaser, detects the PIN input, and sends the PIN to the first CPU 11 (S33).

[0083] The first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 execute the payment process using the contact read information and the PIN (S34). The payment process is executed by the first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 of the payment terminal 100 and the payment server of the payment center in cooperation with each other.

[0084] In this payment process, for example, the following process is performed: The first CPU 11 encrypts the contact reading information and PIN and sends them to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 sends payment request information including the encrypted contact reading information and PIN to the payment server via the communication unit. This payment request information may include, for example, the credit card identification number, the payment amount, the PIN, etc. The payment server receives the payment request information from the payment terminal 100, compares it with information held by the payment server, and determines whether or not to allow the payment using the contact IC card C2 to be used for payment. If the payment is allowed, the payment server executes the payment using the contact IC card C2 and completes the transaction for the purchase of the product. The payment server sends a payment completion notice to the payment terminal 100. When the second CPU 21 receives the payment completion notice via the communication unit, it sends it to the first CPU 11. When the first CPU 11 receives the payment completion notice from the second CPU 21, it completes the payment process. Note that the flow of the payment process is not limited to this example.

[0085] According to such contact IC card payment, the payment terminal 100 can prevent the contact IC card C2 from being accidentally electrically read by the NFC_IC 14 and prevent erroneous payments by turning off the NFC_IC 14 before processing the payment. Also, the first touch panel 12 can accept the PIN input operation while suppressing interference with contactless communication by the NFC antenna 15.

[0086] In S13, if the first CPU 11 acquires contactless read information and detects the contactless IC credit card C31, it performs payment using the contactless IC credit card C31. In this case, the first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 execute payment processing using the contactless read information with the on / off states of each device being the same as in the triple-sided waiting mode (S41). The payment processing is executed in cooperation between the first CPU 11 and the second CPU 21 of the payment terminal 100 and the payment server of the payment center.

[0087] In this payment 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 payment request information including the encrypted contactless read information to the payment server via the communication unit. This payment request information may include, for example, the credit card identification number and the payment amount. The payment server receives the payment request information from the payment terminal 100, compares it with information held by the payment server, and determines whether or not to allow the payment using the contactless IC credit card C31 attempting the payment. If the payment is allowed, the payment server executes the payment using the contactless IC credit card C31 and completes the transaction for the purchase of the product. The payment server sends a payment completion notice to the payment terminal 100. When the second CPU 21 receives the payment completion notice via the communication unit, it sends it to the first CPU 11. When the first CPU 11 receives the payment completion notice from the second CPU 21, it completes the payment process. The flow of the payment process is not limited to this example.

[0088] After the payment 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) (S32).

[0089] Therefore, when processing to make a payment using the contactless IC credit card C31, the payment terminal 100 turns on the NFC_IC14 and turns off the first touch panel 12, thereby suppressing electromagnetic interference and reading information stored in the contactless IC credit card C31. After processing to make a payment using the contactless IC credit card C31 is completed, the payment terminal 100 turns off the NFC_IC14 and turns on the first touch panel 12, thereby suppressing interference of radio waves output from the NFC antenna 15 and making the first touch panel 12 usable.

[0090] If electronic money payment is selected in S13, the first CPU 11 selects the type of electronic money card C32 (S51). In this case, for example, a store clerk operates the second touch panel 22, the second touch panel 22 accepts the input operation, and the second CPU 21 selects the type of electronic money card C32 in response to this input operation. Then, the first CPU 11 turns on the NFC_IC 14 (contactless IC: ON) (S52). Then, the first touch panel 12 turns off (touch panel: OFF) (S53).

[0091] When the electronic money card C32 is located within the contactless communication range while each device is in the on / off state as described above, the NFC_IC 14 reads the information stored in the electronic money card C32 and obtains electronic money read information. The first CPU 11 executes the payment process using the electronic money read information (S54).

[0092] In this payment process, for example, the following process is performed: The first CPU 11 obtains the payment amount from the second CPU 21. The first CPU 11 reads the amount held in the electronic money card C32, subtracts the payment amount from the amount held, and writes the amount resulting from the subtraction to the electronic money card C32. This completes the payment process using the electronic money card C32. Note that the flow of the payment process is not limited to this example.

[0093] After the payment process using the electronic money card C32 is completed, the first CPU 11 turns off the NFC_IC 14 (contactless IC: OFF) (S55) and turns on the first touch panel 12 (touch panel: ON) (S56).

[0094] Therefore, when processing to make a payment using the electronic money card C32, the payment terminal 100 turns on the NFC_IC 14 and turns off the first touch panel 12, thereby suppressing electromagnetic interference and enabling reading and writing of information from and to the electronic money card C32. After processing to make a payment using the electronic money card C32 is completed, the payment 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 enabling use of the first touch panel 12.

[0095] If code payment is selected in S13, the second CPU 21 activates the camera 25 (camera: ON) (S61). The camera 25 captures an image of a two-dimensional code or the like displayed on the purchaser's mobile terminal and sends the captured image to the second CPU 21. The second CPU 21 acquires the captured image, performs image analysis on the captured image, and acquires (reads) identification information indicated by a QR code (registered trademark) or the like as code reading information (S62). The second CPU 21 cooperates with, for example, an external server for performing code payment, and performs payment processing using the code reading information (S63).

[0096] In this payment process, for example, the following process is performed: The second CPU 21 sends payment request information, including, for example, two-dimensional code read information and the payment amount, to an external server via the communication unit. The external server receives the payment request information from the payment terminal 100, collates it with information held by the external server, subtracts the payment amount from the held amount associated with the identification number indicated by the code, sets the subtraction result as the new held amount, and completes the transaction for purchasing the product. The external server sends a payment completion notice to the payment terminal 100. When the second CPU 21 receives the payment completion notice via the communication unit, it completes the payment process. Note that the flow of the payment process is not limited to this example.

[0097] After the settlement process using the code is completed, the second CPU 21 stops the operation of the camera 25 (camera: OFF) (S64).

[0098] If cash payment is selected in S13, the payment process is performed using cash (S71). In this case, the second CPU 21 cooperates with a cash drawer via, for example, a communication unit, and makes it possible to receive and transfer cash. The second CPU 21 completes the payment process, for example, when it receives an input operation to complete payment via the second touch panel 22.

[0099] As described above, the payment terminal 100 (an example of an information processing device) of this embodiment includes an NFC_IC 14 (an example of a first reading unit) that electrically reads information (an example of first information) held in a contactless IC card C3 (an example of a first card) without contact. The payment terminal 100 also includes a first card reader 16 or a second card reader 17 (an example of a second reading unit) that magnetically or electrically reads information (an example of second information) held in a magnetic card C1 or a contact IC card C2 (an example of a second card) through contact. The payment terminal 100 also 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 payment terminal 100 also includes a first CPU 11 (an example of a control unit) electrically connected to the NFC_IC 14, the first card reader 16 or the second card reader 17, and the first touch panel 12.

[0100] The first CPU 11 may exclusively control whether or not the NFC_IC 14 can read (e.g., turn on / off the NFC_IC 14) and whether or not the first touch panel 12 can detect input (e.g., turn on / off the first touch panel) based on detection of the placement of the contactless IC card C3 at a predetermined position (e.g., a position included in the contactless communication range) relative to the NFC_IC 14. Alternatively, the first CPU 11 may exclusively control whether or not the NFC_IC 14 can read and whether or not the first touch panel 12 can detect input based on detection of the placement of the magnetic card C1 at a predetermined position (e.g., a position when the magnetic card C1 is inserted into the first card reader 16) relative to the first card reader 16. Alternatively, the first CPU 11 may exclusively control whether or not reading by the NFC_IC 14 and whether or not input detection by the first touch panel 12 is possible based on detection of the placement of the contact IC card C2 at a predetermined position relative to the second card reader 17 (for example, the position when the contact IC card C2 is inserted into the second card reader 17).

[0101] As a result, even when payment terminal 100 is capable of reading contactless IC card C3 and cards other than contactless IC card C3, it can switch between whether or not contactless IC card C3 can be read and whether or not input detection can be performed by first touch panel 12, depending on which reading unit reads the information. For example, when contactless IC card C3 can be read, input detection by first touch panel 12 is disabled, and when contactless IC card C3 cannot be read, input detection by first touch panel 12 is enabled. Therefore, payment terminal 100 can suppress electrical interference between reading of contactless IC card C3 and input detection by first touch panel 12, and can prevent deterioration in the reading accuracy of contactless IC card C3 and the input detection accuracy by first touch panel 12. Therefore, even when reading information stored on the contactless IC card C3 and cards other than the contactless IC card C3, the payment terminal 100 can suppress deterioration in the reading accuracy of the contactless IC card C3 and the input detection accuracy of electrical signal input.

[0102] 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.

[0103] This allows the payment terminal 100 to wait in a state where it can read the contactless IC card C3 as a credit card, and it is expected that payment will be carried out smoothly.

[0104] Furthermore, the first CPU 11 may enable reading by the first card reader 16 or the second card reader 17 when credit card payment is selected as the payment method.

[0105] This allows the payment terminal 100 to wait in a state where it can read both a magnetic card C1 as a credit card and a contact IC card C2, and it can wait for a credit card operation in a state where it can wait for three sides, for example. Therefore, the payment terminal 100 can be expected to perform a smooth payment no matter which credit card is detected.

[0106] Furthermore, when the card is read 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.

[0107] As a result, the payment terminal 100 can prevent the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2 from being electrically read by the NFC_IC 14 when the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2 is brought close to the first card reader 16 or the second card reader 17. This prevents the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2 from being erroneously read by another reading unit during payment, resulting in an erroneous payment. Furthermore, since payment is made using the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2, payment using the contactless IC card C3 is not necessary, and there is no problem with payment even if the NFC_IC 14 is turned off. Furthermore, the payment terminal 100 can make the first touch panel 12 usable immediately after detecting the magnetic card C1 or the contact IC card C2, suppressing deterioration in input detection accuracy.

[0108] Furthermore, when the contactless IC card C3 is read by the NFC_IC 14, the first CPU 11 may disable reading by the NFC_IC 14 and enable input detection by the first touch panel 12 after the payment process using the contactless IC card C3 is completed.

[0109] As a result, when the payment terminal 100 performs a reading related to payment using the non-contact IC card C3, the first touch panel 12 is turned off, thereby suppressing deterioration in the reading accuracy of the NFC_IC 14. Furthermore, when the payment process using the non-contact IC card C3 is completed, the first touch panel 12 can be made usable while suppressing deterioration in input detection accuracy.

[0110] Furthermore, when electronic money 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.

[0111] This allows the payment terminal 100 to wait in a state where it can read the electronic money card C32, and it is expected that payment will be carried out smoothly.

[0112] Furthermore, after the electronic money payment process is completed, the first CPU 11 may disable reading by the first reading unit and enable input detection by the input detection unit.

[0113] When the payment terminal 100 performs a reading related to a payment using the electronic money card C32, the first touch panel 12 is turned off, which can prevent deterioration of the reading accuracy of the NFC_IC 14. Furthermore, when the payment process using the electronic money card C32 is completed, the first touch panel 12 can be made usable while preventing deterioration of the input detection accuracy.

[0114] 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 electrically and / or magnetically.

[0115] This allows the payment terminal 100 to use, as the second card, various cards that allow data transmission through contact.

[0116] Furthermore, the NFC_IC 14 may read the first information via an NFC antenna 15 (an example of an antenna capable of contactless communication). The NFC antenna 15 and the first touch panel 12 may be disposed in close proximity to each other.

[0117] In this configuration, electrical interference may occur between the radio waves transmitted and received by the NFC antenna 15 and the electrodes of the first touch panel 12, affecting reading by the NFC_IC 14 and input detection by the first touch panel 12. In response to this, the payment terminal 100 exclusively controls whether reading by the NFC_IC 14 and whether input detection by the first touch panel 12 is possible, thereby suppressing mutual electrical interference.

[0118] The first card reader 16 may also include a first card slot 16s (an example of a guide section) that guides the magnetic card C1 into the inside of the first card reader 16, a magnetic head h (an example of a reading member) that reads the magnetic card C1 electrically or magnetically, and a first insertion sensor 16r (an example of a sensor) that is positioned between the magnetic card insertion starting point in the first card slot 16s and the magnetic head 16h and detects the magnetic card C1.

[0119] As a result, when a magnetic card C1 is inserted (swiped) into the first card slot 16s, the first insertion sensor 16r detects the magnetic card C1 from the insertion start point of the first card slot 16s before it reaches the magnetic head 16h. Therefore, the payment terminal 100 can turn off the NFC_IC 14 before reading the information stored in the magnetic card C1. This makes it possible to suppress electromagnetic interference between the first card reader 16 and the NFC antenna 15.

[0120] Although various embodiments have been described above with reference to the drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications or alterations within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the components of the above-described embodiments may be combined in any manner without departing from the spirit of the invention.

[0121] In the above embodiment, the NFC_IC 14, the first card reader 16, and the second card reader 17 have been mainly described as reading data from and to cards, but they may also write data. That is, the NFC_IC 14, the first card reader 16, and the second card reader 17 may at least be capable of reading data and writing data. In this case, the ability to write data may be controlled in the same way as the ability to read data. For example, the first CPU 11 may exclusively control whether the NFC_IC 14 can read data and whether the first touch panel 12 can detect input.

[0122] In the above embodiment, the payment terminal 100 has the external configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, but is not limited thereto. For example, the payment terminal 100 may have no opening H, and the NFC antenna 15, the first card slot 16s, and the second card slot 17s may be closer to each other than in the external configuration shown in FIGS. 1 to 6. In this case, the NFC antenna 15, the first card slot 16s, and the second card slot 17s may be more susceptible to electromagnetic interference. Even in this case, the payment terminal 100 can shift the timing of electromagnetic processing by controlling the on / off of each device, thereby appropriately suppressing electromagnetic interference between the devices.

[0123] In addition, the above embodiment may also be applicable to a program that realizes the functions of the information processing method of the above-mentioned embodiment, which is supplied to an information processing device that is a computer via a network or various storage media, and which is read and executed by the processor of this information processing device, as well as to a storage medium on which this program is stored.

[0124] In the above embodiments, the processor may be physically configured in any manner. If a programmable processor is used, the processing content can be changed by changing the program, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in processor design. The processor may be configured as a single semiconductor chip, or may be physically configured as multiple semiconductor chips. When configured as multiple semiconductor chips, each control in the above embodiments may be realized by a separate semiconductor chip. In this case, these multiple semiconductor chips can be considered to constitute a single processor. The processor may also be configured as a semiconductor chip and a component (such as a capacitor) having a different function. A single semiconductor chip may be configured to realize both the functions of the processor and other functions. Multiple processors may also be configured as a single processor. [Industrial Applicability]

[0125] The present disclosure is useful for information processing devices and information processing methods that can suppress deterioration in the reading accuracy of contactless IC cards and the input detection accuracy of electrical signal inputs, even when reading information held on contactless IC cards and cards other than contactless IC cards. [Explanation of symbols]

[0126] 100 payment terminals 1A front 1B Side 1C side 1D rear 10 Main Unit 11 1st CPU 12 First touch panel 13 1st LED 14 NFC_IC 15 NFC antenna 16 First card reader 16h magnetic head 16r First insertion sensor 16s 1st card slot 17 Second card reader 17s Second Card Slot 18 Memory 21 2nd CPU 22 Second touch panel 23 Second LED 24 speakers 25 Camera 26 Printers 26p printer outlet 27 External terminal 28 memory C1 Magnetic Card C11 magnetic stripe C2 Contact IC card C21 terminal C3 Contactless IC Card H opening α Placement surface

Claims

1. An information processing device having a touch panel and capable of processing payments using a plurality of payment methods, an NFC antenna disposed adjacent to the touch panel and configured to read information stored in a contactless IC medium; A camera that reads the code information; Equipped with When a payment method for performing payment processing using the code information is selected, Turn on the camera, read the code information from the camera, and perform payment processing; When a payment method using the contactless IC medium is selected, The NFC antenna is capable of reading the contactless IC medium and the touch panel is capable of detecting input, and payment processing is performed based on the information read from the contactless IC medium. Information processing device.

2. Turning off the camera based on the completion of the payment process using the code information; Whether or not the NFC antenna can read the contactless IC medium and whether or not the touch panel can detect input is exclusively controlled based on the completion of the payment process using the contactless IC medium. The information processing device according to claim 1 .

3. The non-contact IC medium is a non-contact IC card.

3. The information processing device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. An information processing method in an information processing device having a touch panel and capable of processing payments by a plurality of payment methods, The information processing device includes: an NFC antenna for reading information stored in a contactless IC medium is disposed in proximity to the touch panel; A camera is placed to read the code information. When a payment method for performing payment processing using the code information is selected, turning on the camera and reading the code information from the camera to perform payment processing; and when a payment method for performing payment processing using the contactless IC medium is selected, exclusively controlling whether the NFC antenna can read the contactless IC medium and whether the touch panel can detect input, and performing payment processing based on the information read from the contactless IC medium. Information processing methods.

5. Turning off the camera based on the completion of the payment process using the code information; Whether or not the NFC antenna can read the contactless IC medium and whether or not the touch panel can detect input is exclusively controlled based on the completion of the payment process using the contactless IC medium. The information processing method according to claim 4.

6. The non-contact IC medium is a non-contact IC card.

6. The information processing method according to claim 4 or 5.

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