JP2002324273A - Simple input method of credit card number etc. in network system - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] Enter a credit card number when ordering a product or service from a cyber mall or the like in a network such as the Internet, or use a credit card when ordering a product from a mail order catalog or the like via the network. A simple input method for easily and safely inputting a number, a product number or the like is obtained. SOLUTION: The credit card number or the like is indicated by a bar code on a front surface or a back surface of a credit card or the like. In a mail order catalog or the like, the product number or the like of the product is indicated by a bar code. Further, a pen-type barcode reader is connected to a network terminal device such as a personal computer or a network-compatible mobile phone connected to a network such as the Internet, and the barcode is read by the pen-type barcode reader, thereby obtaining a credit card number or the like. Input.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for inputting a credit card number when ordering a product or service from a cyber mall or the like on a network such as the Internet, and a method for ordering a product via a network from a mail order catalog or the like. When entering credit card numbers, product numbers, etc., it is possible to easily and safely enter them.
The present invention relates to a simple input method of a credit card number or the like in a network system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when ordering a product from a shopping mall or ordering a service from an information site in a network such as the Internet, and selecting a credit card as a settlement method, the credit card is stamped on the surface of the credit card. You need to enter your 16 digit credit card number. Also, when a product is ordered from a mail order catalog or the like via a network, and a credit card is selected as a settlement method, a 16-digit credit card number and a product number must be similarly input.

[0003]

However, as described above, it is troublesome to input a 16-digit credit card number or a product number in the case of credit card settlement when ordering a product or service. There were not a few things that caused the problem. In addition, since the card surface and the numbers themselves reflect light with gloss, they are very difficult to see depending on the state of reflection.

[0004] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is intended to input a credit card number when ordering a product or service from a cyber mall or the like on a network such as the Internet, or to input a credit card number from a mail order catalog or the like. When inputting a credit card number, a product number, etc. when ordering a product via a network, the credit card number, a product number, etc. can be input easily and safely in a network system. An object of the present invention is to provide a simple input method.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, a simple input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention uses a bar code on the front or back of a credit card or the like. Notation by In a mail order catalog or the like, the product number or the like of the product is indicated by a bar code. Furthermore, a pen-type barcode reader is connected to a network terminal device such as a personal computer or a network-compatible mobile phone connected to a network such as the Internet,
The pen type bar code reader reads the bar code to input a credit card number and the like.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a card with a bar code used in a simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system according to the present invention. The example shown by is shown. In order to write the barcode 10 on the existing credit card 5, it is easy to attach a sticker on which the barcode 10 is printed. If it is a new credit card 5, it is better to print it from the beginning.

The bar code 10 may be written at any position on the credit card 5 and may be on either the front surface or the back surface. The magnetic tape 11 is used for the credit card 5.
Is necessary for the case of a system for reading the data with a conventional magnetic card reader. Further, in addition to the credit card 5, the contents of various numbers on a cash card, a member's card, and the like may be represented by a barcode 10.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a mail order catalog with a bar code used in the simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention. An example in which the product number of the product is printed with a bar code 15 in the section is shown. It is preferable that the bar code 15 is printed together with a conventional product number using a numeral. Further, in addition to the product number of the mail order catalog, the contents such as the e-mail address and the questionnaire options may be printed with the barcode 10.

FIG. 4 is an external view of an embodiment of a pen-type bar code reader used in the simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention.
In the pen-type barcode reader 3 having the same shape as a ballpoint pen or a mechanical pen, a reader 16 for reading the contents of the barcode is provided at the front end, and a read signal is output at the rear end to a personal computer or a network. An interface cable 4 for transmission to a network terminal device such as a mobile phone is connected. The circuit configuration of the pen-type barcode reader 3 includes only a laser light or infrared light receiving / emitting element in the reader unit 16 and a one-chip type controller IC, and if the power is supplied from the network terminal device. It is maintenance-free and can be manufactured at very low cost.

[0010]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG.
FIG. 1 is a system diagram of a simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in a network system of the present invention. A personal computer 2 connected to a pen-type bar code reader 3 via an interface cable 4 is connected to the Internet 1. Similarly, an example is shown in which a network-compatible mobile phone 7 to which a pen-type barcode reader 3 is connected via an interface cable 4 is connected to a mobile phone network 6, and the mobile phone network 6 is further connected to the Internet 1. I have.

In the above system, for example, when a credit card number for ordering a product or service from a cyber mall or the like is input, the user of the personal computer 2 or the network-compatible mobile phone 7 uses a bar code written on the credit card 5. The credit card number of the credit card 5 is read by scanning 10 with the reader unit 16 of the pen-type bar code reader 3, and in the case of the personal computer 2, the credit card number is transmitted to the management company 8 via the Internet 1, and is compatible with the network. In the case of the mobile phone 7, it is transmitted to the management company 8 via the mobile phone network 6 and the Internet 1, and the settlement processing is performed.

At the start of the system, the personal computer 2 and the network-compatible mobile phone 7 are connected to the management company 8
It is necessary to down-load a bar code reading processing program, a bar code encryption transmission program, and the like from the server. At this time, a unique ID number and a password are set in the personal computer 2 and the network-compatible mobile phone 7, and when transmitting the credit card number or the like, the ID number of the personal computer 2 or the network-compatible mobile phone 7 is also a credit card number or the like. And is transmitted after being encrypted. For this reason, system start permission by password,
The specification of the network terminal device by the ID number and multiplex security measures by encrypted transmission will be taken.

FIG. 5 is a back view of an embodiment of a mobile phone with a built-in barcode reader used in a simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention. , A reader unit 18 having the same function as the reader unit 16 of the pen-type barcode reader 3 is attached to the battery case 17.
Shows an example in which it is built in the lower part of the box. As described above, in the network-compatible mobile phone 7 and other mobile terminals (PDAs), the pen-type barcode reader 3 becomes unnecessary by incorporating the reader unit 18 in the main body, and the mobile phone is more convenient to carry.

As a method of connecting the pen-type bar code reader 3 to the personal computer 2 or the network-compatible portable telephone 7, the above-described embodiment shows an example of cable connection using the interface cable 4. It may be wireless compatible.

Although the barcodes in the drawings in the above embodiment have been described using general line-shaped barcodes, the present invention is not limited to the general barcodes. It contains all the code.

[0016]

As described above, the input of a credit card number when ordering a product or service from a cyber mall or the like in a network such as the Internet by the simple input method of the credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention, When entering a credit card number or product number when ordering products from a mail order catalog via a network, read the bar code written on the credit card or mail order catalog with a pen-type bar code reader. Then, it is possible to achieve an effect that the input can be performed very easily without causing an input error. Also, at the start of the system, a unique ID number and password are set for the personal computer and network-compatible mobile phone when the bar code reading processing program and the bar code encryption transmission program are down-line loaded from the server of the management company. When transmitting a credit card number or the like, the ID number of the personal computer or the network-compatible mobile phone is also encrypted and transmitted together with the credit card number and the like, so that the system can be started using a password and the network terminal device can be specified using the ID number. Thus, multiple security measures are taken by encrypted transmission, and an effect that the input can be performed safely can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system diagram of a simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in a network system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a card with a barcode used in a simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a mail order catalog with a bar code used in a simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is an external view of an embodiment of a pen-type bar code reader used in a simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a rear view of an embodiment of a mobile phone with a built-in barcode reader used in a simplified input method of a credit card number or the like in the network system of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Internet 2 Personal computer 3 Pen-type barcode reader 4 Interface cable 5 Credit card 6 Mobile telephone network 7 Network compatible mobile phone 8 Management company 9 Credit number 10 Barcode 11 Magnetic tape 12 Mail order catalog 13 Product photograph 14 Explanation 15 Barcode 16 Leader part 17 Battery case 18 Leader part

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A credit card number or the like is indicated by a bar code on the front or back surface of a credit card or the like, and a product number or the like of the product is indicated by a bar code in a mail order catalog or the like. A pen-type barcode reader is connected to a network terminal device such as a personal computer or a network-compatible mobile phone connected to a network, and the barcode is read by the pen-type barcode reader to input a credit card number or the like. A simple method for inputting a credit card number or the like in a network system. 2. At the start of the system, the network terminal device down-loads a bar code reading processing program, a bar code encryption transmission program, and the like from a server of the management company, and at this time, a unique ID is assigned to the network terminal device. 2. The credit card number in the network system according to claim 1, wherein a number and a password are set, and when transmitting the credit card number or the like, the ID number of the network terminal device is also encrypted and transmitted together with the credit card number or the like. Simple input method such as. 3. A simplified input method for a credit card number or the like in a network system, wherein a reader unit is incorporated in a main body of a network-compatible mobile phone or another mobile terminal (PDA) or the like.