IC Card Issuance Apparatus Automated Data Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing IC card issuance systems require manual handling and processing of large amounts of issuance data, which is time-consuming and increases the risk of data leakage, especially for confidential information like personal details.
Innovation Solution
An IC card issuance apparatus and system that includes an issuance processing unit and a data supply unit, where the data supply unit monitors a storage apparatus for issuance data files and automatically supplies them to the issuance processing unit for card issuance, reducing manual data transfer and ensuring secure data handling by deleting the data post-processing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual handling and processing of issuance data is performed, then flexibility and control over data transfer are maintained, but the process becomes time-consuming and increases the risk of data leakage
Solution Approach 1:
The issuance data file automatically supplies itself to the issuance processing unit without requiring manual intervention. The system monitors the storage apparatus for the presence of issuance data files and automatically retrieves and processes them, eliminating the need for manual data transfer while maintaining security through automated deletion after processing.
2Productivity
If automated data transfer is implemented, then processing efficiency is improved and manual workload is reduced, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring function and data supply function are merged into a single integrated process within the issuance apparatus. The same system that needs data also monitors for and retrieves the data, eliminating the need for separate manual operations and reducing overall system complexity despite implementing automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The storage apparatus serves as an intermediary between data generation and issuance processing. Issuance data files are stored in the storage apparatus and automatically supplied to the issuance processing unit when present, providing a simple automated mechanism that reduces complexity compared to direct point-to-point automated transfer systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If issuance data is stored in a storage apparatus for later retrieval, then data generation and issuance processing can be decoupled, but the risk of data leakage during storage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The issuance data file is automatically deleted from the storage apparatus after being supplied to the issuance processing unit. This ensures that stored data does not remain vulnerable to leakage while still allowing the system to retrieve and process data when needed, maintaining flexibility without compromising security.
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AI summary
An IC card issuance apparatus includes an issuance processing unit and a data supply unit. The issuance processing unit performs processing for issuing an IC card based on issuance data. The data supply unit monitors whether or not an issuance data file containing the issuance data is stored in a storage apparatus designated in advance, and supplies the issuance data contained in the issuance data file stored in the storage apparatus to the issuance processing unit such that the issuance processing unit executes issuance of the IC card based on the issuance data if the issuance data file is stored in the storage apparatus.