Tablet devices

Abstract

This system facilitates contactless communication between a contactless IC device positioned close to the front of the tablet and a payment terminal located on the back of the tablet. [Solution] The tablet terminal 1 installed in the interior of an automobile comprises a display device 50 having a display panel 51 and a metal reinforcing member (e.g., reinforcing plate 52) provided on the back of the display panel 51, and a payment machine 2 provided on the back side of the display device 50 and having a contactless reader device (e.g., reader / writer 25). An opening 55 is formed in at least the area of ​​the reinforcing member facing the reader device.

Claims

1. A display device having a display panel and a metal reinforcing member provided on the back of the display panel, A payment machine having a contactless reader device is provided on the back side of the aforementioned display device, Equipped with, A tablet terminal having an opening formed in at least the region of the reinforcing member facing the reader device.

2. When contactless communication is performed between the reader device provided on the rear side of the display device and a contactless IC device located close to the front side of the display device, the magnetic flux of the electromagnetic waves used in the contactless communication passes through the opening of the reinforcing member. The tablet terminal according to claim 1.

3. The opening is an open-type opening that partially divides the outer edge of the reinforcing member. The tablet terminal according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The reinforcing member is a reinforcing plate having a rectangular shape. The open-type opening is a notch formed across one short side and one long side of the reinforcing plate. The tablet terminal according to claim 3.

5. In a front view of the reinforcing member, a gap of a predetermined width is provided between the contour of the opening and the outer edge of the payment machine. The tablet terminal according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The aforementioned tablet device is installed inside the vehicle, The tablet terminal is installed on the back of the front seat of the car so that the display screen of the display device faces the rear seat of the car. The payment terminal uses the reader device to read information from the contactless IC device located near the display screen to settle the vehicle fare. The tablet terminal according to claim 2.

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