JP2004355580A - Data communication device and method for IC - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is an IC data communication device that allows a user to easily recognize a holding unit (data reading unit) of an IC card.
In an apparatus for performing data communication with an IC card, reading data, and writing data, an IC card holding position display unit for displaying a holding position of the IC card when communication connection with the IC card is performed. 34, and four LEDs 35a constituting an IC card readable state output unit that outputs that the IC card is in a readable state, and includes a target IC card that can be used in an automatic ticket gate, The IC card holding position display unit 34 has a sign 34b indicating the IC card and a substantially elliptical display 34a surrounding the sign 34b, and displays the holding position of the IC card in the same form as that used in an automatic ticket gate. Data communication device for IC.
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Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an IC data communication device for performing data communication with an information device including an IC (integrated circuit) such as an IC card, reading data from the IC, and writing data to the IC. And methods.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a conventional IC card reader / writer (an IC data communication device in the present application), there is a reader / writer incorporated in an automatic ticket gate in a railway (for example, see Patent Document 1). The reader / writer described in this publication performs wireless data communication with a non-contact type IC card used as a commuter pass or a ticket. In an automatic ticket gate, an antenna for wireless communication is provided in an area called a holding portion for allowing a user to approach an IC card. The holding portion is provided with a circular indicator light for presenting the effective range of communication and the state of data communication to the user.
[0003]
The operation of the indicator lamp is performed, for example, as follows. While waiting for data communication, the indicator lights up. After the IC card is held over the holding portion and the communication process is started, the light is turned off while the process is being performed. Then, when the communication processing ends normally, the user is notified by outputting an electronic sound. Thereafter, when the data communication is in a standby state, the indicator light is turned on. On the other hand, when the processing has not been completed normally, an electronic sound different from that at the time of normal termination is output, and the indicator light flashes.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-293867 (pages 3-4, FIG. 4, FIG. 7)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, the IC card as described above can be used for other than the settlement processing of the price such as a railway fare using an automatic ticket gate by recording electronic money information in a storage unit in the IC, for example. is there. For example, use in a station stand, use in various stores such as convenience stores and restaurants inside and outside the station, and the like can be considered.
[0006]
At the time of use in such a store or the like, it is conceivable that the presence of the IC card holding portion is less likely to be recognized as compared with an automatic ticket gate. Therefore, there is a demand for a means for making it possible to recognize the presence of the holding portion of the IC card as easily as possible.
[0007]
Also, when used in a store or the like, the amount of money changes for each user or for each product or service, unlike the case of an automatic ticket gate. It is conceivable that the setting of the product purchase price and the like is performed by, for example, a store clerk operating a register or the like. Here, considering the user's ease of use, it is necessary to be able to clearly notify by some means that the setting of the amount has been completed and the payment processing using the IC card is executable. desirable. That is, there is a need for a means for notifying the user of the time when the IC card is held over a predetermined holding portion in an easy-to-understand manner.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to improve the ease of use of a holding portion of an IC card, and more specifically, to easily recognize a holding portion. It is an object of the present invention to provide a data communication device and method for IC that enables the user to easily grasp the timing of holding the IC card over the holding portion.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The invention according to claim 1 is a device for performing data communication with an information device including an IC such as an IC card, reading data from the IC, and writing data to the IC. Holding position display means for displaying the holding position of the information device at the time of communication connection, and readable state output means configured to be integrated with or separate from the holding position display means and outputting that the information device is in a readable state. The information device to be communicated includes a device that can be used in an automatic ticket gate of transportation, the holding position display means has a sign indicating the information device and a substantially elliptical sign surrounding it, It is characterized by displaying the information device holding position in the same or similar form as that used in the automatic ticket gate.
[0010]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for performing data communication with an information device having a built-in IC such as an IC card, reading data from the IC, and writing data to the IC. A pointing position display means for displaying a pointing position of the information device at the time of connection, and a readable state output means for outputting that the information device is in a readable state, wherein the pointing position display means has a substantially elliptical shape. The readable state output means includes one or a plurality of lighting means disposed inside the substantially elliptical lighting means.
[0011]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the information device to be communicated includes an information device which can be used in an automatic ticket gate of a transportation facility, and the holding position display means indicates the information device inside the substantially elliptical lighting means. And operating the substantially elliptical lighting means in the same or similar form as that used in the automatic ticket gate to display the holding position of the information device. According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the readable state output means takes a predetermined output form in response to input of information indicating the amount of money to be settled in the information device. It is characterized by outputting that it is in a readable state. Here, as the predetermined output form, the readable state output means may be turned on or blinked, or the lighted state may be turned off. Further, when the readable state output means outputs a readable state by a sound signal, a predetermined output form can be achieved by repeatedly generating a predetermined electronic sound.
[0012]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of performing data communication with an information device including an IC such as an IC card, reading data from the IC, and writing data into the IC. A cross-position display unit that displays a cross-position of the information device at the time of connection, and a readable state output unit that is configured integrally with or separately from the cross-position display unit and that outputs that the information device is in a readable state. The information device to be used for communication includes an information device that can be used in an automatic ticket gate of transportation, and the holding position display means has a sign indicating the information device and a substantially elliptical sign surrounding the sign. The present invention is characterized in that the position display means displays the holding position of the information device in the same or similar form as that used in the automatic ticket gate. According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of performing data communication with an information device having a built-in IC such as an IC card, reading data from the IC, and writing data to the IC. It has lighting means, and has a holding position display means for displaying a holding position of the information device when communicating with the information device, and one or more lighting means arranged inside the substantially elliptical lighting means. Using a readable state output unit that outputs that the information device is in a readable state, and operating a substantially elliptical lighting unit by the holding position display unit to display the holding position of the information device, and performing the reading. The information device is in a readable state by operating one or a plurality of lighting means disposed inside the substantially elliptical lighting means by the possible state output means. Characterized by force.
[0013]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of an IC data communication device (IC card reader / writer) of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an IC data communication device according to the present embodiment. FIGS. 2 and 3 are an external view and a plan view of an IC card communication unit 3 of FIG.
[0014]
The IC data communication device according to the present embodiment performs data communication with an information device having a built-in IC such as an IC card, a portable information terminal incorporating a function of the IC card, and a mobile phone. This is a device for reading data and writing data to the IC. It is also assumed that the target IC card has a function of enabling payment processing for payment information such as electronic money stored in the IC. In the present embodiment, an example in which such an IC card that can be used in an automatic ticket gate of a transportation facility which is already widely used under the name of Suica (watermelon; registered trademark of the present applicant) is used. This will be explained. Also, as an example of an installation place of the IC card data communication device, a place like a station stand is assumed.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 1, the IC data communication device according to the present embodiment includes an input unit 1, a control unit 2, and an IC card communication unit 3. The input unit 1 has a configuration for inputting information indicating an amount of money to be settled for an IC card. Specifically, the configuration is such that a store clerk or the like performs an amount setting operation by key operation, reading of a bar code, or voice input using a numeric keypad, a bar code reader, a microphone, or the like. In the present embodiment, the IC card becomes readable from the timing when the amount setting operation is completed.
[0016]
The control section 2 has a configuration for controlling the input section 1 and the IC card communication section 3, and is housed in the same housing as the IC card communication section 3 as shown in FIG. 2, for example. The control unit 2 includes a CPU (central processing unit), a memory, various interface circuits, and the like. The control unit 2 is connected to a wired or wireless communication line (not shown), and can exchange information with a host computer that manages electronic money information of an IC card via the communication line. It has become.
[0017]
The IC card communication unit 3 includes an antenna unit 31, an amount display unit 32, a signal sound output unit 33, an IC card holding position display unit 34, and an IC card readable state display unit 35. The antenna unit 31 includes an antenna for transmitting and receiving wireless signals when performing wireless communication (non-contact communication) with the IC card, and a circuit for transmitting and receiving wireless signals under the control of the control unit 2. The antenna is formed, for example, below the surface (printing surface) of the IC card holding position display unit 34 as shown in FIG.
[0018]
The amount display unit 32 is a display for displaying the amount to be settled for the IC card and the balance of the electronic money information stored in the IC card. Each amount is displayed by, for example, five 7-segment LEDs (light emitting diodes) as shown in FIG. FIG. 2 shows, as an example, that the settlement processing amount (“usage amount”) is “480 yen” and the balance of electronic money information (“card balance”) is “9520 yen”.
[0019]
The signal sound output unit 33 includes a buzzer, a drive circuit for the buzzer, and the like, and generates an electronic sound such as “beep beep” under the control of the control unit 2. In this embodiment, an opening 33a for a buzzer is provided at the upper right of the price display unit 32.
[0020]
The IC card holding position display unit 34 is configured to display to the user the holding position of the IC card (the position where the IC card can be read (written)) when the apparatus is connected for communication with the IC card. In this example, the indicator (lighting means) 34a having an elliptical ring shape (substantially elliptical shape) is a marker for indicating the readable range of the IC card, and is printed at a position surrounded by the indicator 34a. And a sign (mark) 34b indicating the shape and symbol of the IC card. The display 34a includes, for example, an LED and a light guide plate for guiding the output light thereof in an elliptical shape, and can be turned on, turned off, and blinked under the control of the control unit 2.
[0021]
In the present embodiment, one feature is that the IC card holding position display unit 34 displays the holding position of the IC card in the same or similar form as that used in an automatic ticket gate that uses the IC card. It is. Here, an example of a display mode of the IC card holding position in the automatic ticket gate will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0022]
As shown in FIG. 6, the automatic ticket gate 200 includes a ticket insertion slot 201, an IC card holding position display section (IC card reading section) 202, a ticket ejection slot 203, a character display board 204, and the like. And an electronic sound output device that is not provided. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the IC card holding position display unit 202 is a marker for indicating the readable range of the IC card, and has a display 202a having an elliptical ring shape (substantially elliptical shape). And a sign 202b indicating the shape or symbol of the IC card printed at a position surrounded by the display 202a.
[0023]
In the configuration shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, the automatic ticket gate 200 performs a display / sound signal output operation as shown in FIG. 9, for example. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a state transition of the operation of the display 202a of the automatic ticket gate 200 and the electronic sound output device. In the table in the symbols indicating the states S201 to S205 in FIG. 9, the operation of the display 202a is shown in the "elliptical ring" column, and the operation of the electronic sound output device is shown in the "sound" column.
[0024]
When a processing request for an IC card (or a ticket) is on standby, the display 202a is “lit” and the electronic sound is “absent” (state S201). When the IC card is held over the holding position display unit 202 (when the IC card is touched), the display 202a is turned off and the electronic sound is turned off to indicate that the processing is being performed (state). S202). Here, when the process is normally completed, the display 202a is turned off, and an electronic sound is output as "beep" or "beep" (state S203). On the other hand, when the processing is not completed because the holding time is too short or the balance is insufficient, the display 202a blinks and the electronic sound is output as “pip-pip” (state S204). If the process is abnormally terminated, it is determined that a failure has occurred, the display 202a is "turned off", and the electronic sound remains "absent" (state S205).
[0025]
As described above, the IC card holding position display section 34 of the present embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 has the same or similar form as that used in the automatic ticket gate shown in FIGS. 6 to 9. In order to be able to display the holding position of the IC card, a display 34a (corresponding to the display 202a) and a sign 34b (corresponding to the sign 202b) having the same or similar shape are provided. It is desirable that the display 34a be capable of outputting at least the same or similar display color as the display color (yellow-green or the like) of the display 202a. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the IC card holding position display section 34 may display character information 34c indicating the holding position of the IC card, similarly to the one shown in FIG.
[0026]
Next, the IC card readable state display section 35 shown in FIG. 1 will be described. The IC card readable state display section 35 has a configuration for indicating that the IC card can be read after the amount setting operation by the clerk or the like is completed. For example, as shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. , And four LEDs 35a, 35a, 35a, 35a arranged inside the display 34a. In this case, the arrangement of the four LEDs 35a, 35a, 35a, 35a is set at a position corresponding to the direction of each vertex of the larger outer shape (rectangle) of the sign 34b indicating the IC card. Since this outer shape is larger than the sign 34b, it has the significance of guiding the user's line of sight to the sign 34b located substantially at the center of the reading unit. Also, when the IC card is held in a regular case or purse, even if the sign 34b is covered with the regular case or purse (having a larger outline than the IC card), the IC card is not removed. It has the significance of making the user recognize the area to be held up. Further, these four LEDs 35a, 35a, 35a, 35a are controlled by the control unit 2 to be turned on, off, or blinking simultaneously or independently.
[0027]
Next, an operation example of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 is a flowchart showing the flow of the process, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the state transition of the operation of the four LEDs 35a,..., The display 34a, and the signal sound output unit 33. In the table in the symbols indicating the states S101 to S106 in FIG. 5, the operation of the four LEDs 35a,... Is shown in the "four-point LED" column, the operation of the display 34a is shown in the "elliptical ring" column, and the electronic sound output is performed. The operation of the vessel is shown in the "Sound" column.
[0028]
In the data communication device for IC of the present embodiment, when waiting for a money input operation by a clerk or the like, all the LEDs 35a are turned off, the display 34a is turned off, and the electronic sound is set to a state of no sound. (State S101 in FIG. 5). Here, for example, when a clerk at a station stall performs an amount display operation on a user who has indicated an IC card and designated a purchased product while saying "high 480 yen" (step S11 in FIG. 4), the display is completed. The state is shifted to a state of waiting for a card (step S12 in FIG. 4). In the state of waiting for the card, all the LEDs 35a "blink", the display 34a is "lit", and the electronic sound is "absent" (state S102 in FIG. 5). Further, the input amount, for example, “480 yen” is displayed on the amount display section 32.
[0029]
Here, when the user holds the IC card over the IC card holding position display unit 34 (when the IC card is touched), the display state is shifted to a state indicating that processing is being performed (state S103 in FIG. 5). ), A data communication process for performing a payment process using electronic money in the IC card is performed (step S13 in FIG. 4). In the processing state, all the LEDs 35a are turned off, the display 34a is turned off, and the electronic sound is turned off (state S103 in FIG. 5). Then, the authentication processing of the IC card or the like is completed, the electronic money information is obtained, and at the stage when the payment processing is completed, the balance after the payment processing, for example, “9520 yen” is displayed on the amount display unit 32.
[0030]
Then, when the process is completed or when a predetermined time has elapsed, after a display indicating the process result is performed, a process of shifting the display state to the standby state is performed (step S14 in FIG. 4). When the processing is normally completed, all the LEDs 35a are turned on, the display 34a is turned on, and an electronic sound is output as "beep" or "beep" (state S104 in FIG. 5). . On the other hand, if the settlement processing is not completed normally, it is determined that the processing has not been completed, all the LEDs 35a "blink", the display 34a "blinks", and the electronic sound is output as "beep beep". (State S105 in FIG. 5). On the other hand, for example, when data communication cannot be performed, it is determined that a failure has occurred, and all the LEDs 35a are "turned off", the display 34a is "turned off", and the state in which the electronic sound is "absent" is maintained ( State S106 in FIG. 5). Then, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the display state is shifted to a standby state. Here, the display of the amount display unit 32 is initialized.
[0031]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the readable state of the IC card and the display and output states indicating the start of processing are almost the same as those in the automatic ticket gate as shown in FIGS. Has become. That is, in a state indicating that the IC card can be read by the user, both the display 34a and the display 202a are turned on (the state S102 in FIG. 5 and the state S201 in FIG. 9). Further, in a state indicating that the data communication has started, both the display 34a and the display 202a are turned off (state S103 in FIG. 5 and state S202 in FIG. 9). Further, when the processing is completed normally, the display states of the display 34a and the display 202a are not the same, but the electronic sound is output in the same form (see the state S104 in FIG. 5). 9 state S204).
[0032]
Further, in the present embodiment, the fact that the IC card is readable by performing the amount input operation is displayed by turning on the display 34a, and the LEDs 35a, 35a,. It is displayed. In other words, the operation state different from the automatic ticket gate (not the automatic ticket gate) is displayed (output) by the display (output) means different from (not present in) the automatic ticket gate. It is possible to avoid confusion with other operations in the automatic ticket gate.
[0033]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the same or similar display as that used in the IC card holding portion of the automatic ticket gate is provided on the IC card communication device (IC card reader / writer) used in other than the automatic ticket gate. It has a form. That is, in the automatic ticket gate, for example, a yellow-green elliptical ring indicating the IC card is lit in a zone where the IC card is held, but the present embodiment is provided with the same display means. Since the operation of holding the IC card over the automatic ticket gate is performed every day during commuting or the like, the shape and the mark around the IC card are recognized by many as "a sign indicating a place where the card should be held". Therefore, even when the card is used for another purpose, there is a characteristic that the user can immediately recognize that "the card should be held here".
[0034]
When an IC card is multifunctional and used as a prepaid card at a station stand, it is considered to be particularly effective to have the above-described form. On the other hand, in the case of an automatic ticket gate, an IC card (for example, Suica) can be read at any time, but when used in a station stand or the like, unlike the case of automatic ticket gates, the timing at which the clerk performs an amount display operation Thereafter, it becomes possible to read. That is, in order to withdraw electronic money from the card of the person who is shopping now, this specific timing is essential. This point is different from an automatic ticket gate that can be held up at any time. Therefore, when used in a station shop or the like, the four LEDs 35a, 35a,... Constituting the IC card readable state display section 35 provided inside the oval ring of the shade section are blinked (or lit). To let you know.
[0035]
The four LEDs 35a, 35a,... Used in the present embodiment can be considered to indicate a target range or a maximum allowable range of an area where the card is to be held. On the other hand, the sign 34b has a frame display of the same size as the IC card, but this indicates the center of the effective range. In other words, the meaning of the four LEDs 35a, 35a,... Indicates that, even if the IC card is put in a regular time slot or put in a larger wallet or the like, an effective area slightly larger than that is shown, so that the IC card is applied to the area. Is to make it easier to understand. If these four LEDs 35a, 35a,... Are not provided, the display of the effective area of the sign 34b is likely to be hidden behind a regular frame, and the like. The number of these LEDs may be larger or at least one, but since the IC card is rectangular, it is considered that four are effective in indicating the direction.
[0036]
The IC card readable state display section 35 is a modification of the above-described embodiment. On the other hand, the IC card readable state display section 35 displays a prohibition sign or does not display an area before the handover timing (LED or IC card sign 34b). May be displayed.
[0037]
Further, in the above-described embodiment, the IC card holding position display unit 34 and the IC card readable state display unit 35 are configured by independent displays and signs, respectively. It may be configured as a single body by displaying it as an image on a display means (display plate made of liquid crystal or the like).
[0038]
Further, the embodiment of the present invention is not limited to, for example, the configuration shown in FIG. 1 and may be configured such that each configuration is integrated or divided. In addition, each component may be directly connected by a control line or may be connected via a wired or wireless communication line. For example, the money amount display unit 32 may not be provided in the same housing as the IC card holding position display unit 34 and the like, and may be configured to be separately installed at another position, or may be provided in plural. Can be. The control unit 2 shown in FIG. 1 can be configured using a CPU and a program executed by the CPU, and the program can be distributed via a computer-readable recording medium or a communication line.
[0039]
The application of the present invention includes the following usage modes.
(1) When purchasing a vending machine using an IC card, the purchase is performed in the completely reverse operation order of "selection of goods → touch of card" from the operation procedure of "cash insertion → selection of goods". Will be done. For example, although the penetration rate is lower than that of cash vending machines, there are vending machines that use electronic money. In the vending machine using the electronic money, since the consumer is not used to the operation, it is often difficult to understand that it is necessary to first press the product button. In such a case, when the terminal for electronic money is used, the remaining amount of the IC card is confirmed by turning on only the elliptical LED, and then, by selecting the product and pressing the product selection button, the elliptical LED is turned on and the four-point LED is turned on. Blinks to indicate the time of “touching (or holding)”, and the payment can be completed by the operation of “touching” the IC card.
[0040]
(2) When the user touches the IC card once and then communicates with the higher-level device to perform the “touching” operation again with the response of the higher-level device, the timing of performing the “touching” operation again Used to specify. For example, a case where a ticket is downloaded to an IC card for which a ticket reservation has been settled online is applicable. Further, such a function is necessary when a ticket is downloaded to an IC card of a person who goes with the user.
[0041]
(3) In the future, when an IC card reader with a commuter pass or ticket function is installed in a car on a local line operated by one person (assuming a train that operates in an unmanned station section without ticket gates) The time when the user should touch the IC card should be at a station where the fare is fixed. Therefore, by using the technology of the present invention to specify the time when the "touch" operation is to be performed (or the time when the touch operation is effective), the ticket gate according to the automatic ticket gate system using an IC card can be used even on a local line operated by one person. Can perform business. In particular, in a railway vehicle of a "semi-automatic door" type in which a passenger needs to press an opening button of a door when getting on and off, it is effective to clearly indicate to the passenger when to perform a "touch" operation.
[0042]
(4) In the same manner as above, when an IC card is used to pay a taxi fare, the driver similarly operates the reader installed in the taxi's car to determine the fare, and then inserts the IC card into the taxi. This is also effective when a “touch” operation is required.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the holding position display means of an information device incorporating an IC such as an IC card has a sign indicating the information device and a substantially elliptical sign surrounding the sign, and is used in an automatic ticket gate. Since the holding position of the information device is displayed in the same or similar form, the holding portion can be easily recognized, and the usability of the holding portion of the IC card can be improved. Further, according to the present invention, the holding position display means has a substantially elliptical lighting means, and the readable state output means is one or a plurality of lighting means arranged inside the substantially elliptical lighting means. Therefore, it is possible to easily understand the readable state, that is, the time when the IC card is held over the holding portion, and it is possible to improve the usability of the holding portion of the IC card.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of an IC card communication device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an external view showing the shapes of a control unit 2 and an IC card communication unit 3 in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation example of the IC card communication device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram showing an operation state of the IC card communication device of FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is an external view showing an example of an automatic ticket gate.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of a holding position display unit 202 of the IC card in FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a plan view of a holding position display unit 202 of the IC card in FIG. 6;
FIG. 9 is a state transition diagram showing an operation state of the automatic ticket gate of FIG. 1;
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... input part, 2 ... control part, 3 ... IC card communication part, 32 ... amount display part, 33 ... signal sound output part, 34 ... IC card holding position display part, 35 ... IC card readable state display part, 34a … Indicator, 34b… sign (indicating IC card), 35a… LED

Claims (6)

In a device that performs data communication with an information device having a built-in IC such as an IC card, reads data from the IC, and writes data to the IC,
Holding position display means for displaying a holding position of the information device when communicating with the information device,
A readable state output means configured to be integrated with or separate from the holding position display means and outputting that the information device is in a readable state,
Information devices to be communicated include those that can be used with automatic ticket gates for transportation,
The holding position display means has a sign indicating the information device and a substantially elliptical sign surrounding the sign, and displays the holding position of the information device in the same or similar form as that used in the automatic ticket gate. A data communication device for ICs, characterized in that: In a device that performs data communication with an information device having a built-in IC such as an IC card, reads data from the IC, and writes data to the IC,
Holding position display means for displaying a holding position of the information device when communicating with the information device,
Readable state output means for outputting that the information device is in a readable state,
The holding position display means has a substantially elliptical lighting means,
The data communication device for IC, wherein the readable state output means has one or a plurality of lighting means disposed inside the substantially elliptical lighting means. Information devices to be communicated include those that can be used with automatic ticket gates for transportation,
The holding position display means has a sign indicating an information device inside the substantially elliptical lighting means, and the substantially elliptical lighting means operates in the same or similar form as that used in the automatic ticket gate. 3. The data communication device for IC according to claim 2, wherein the data communication device displays the holding position of the information device. The readable state output means outputs that the information device is in a readable state by taking a predetermined output form in response to input of information indicating an amount of money to be settled to the information device. The IC data communication device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: In a method of performing data communication with an information device having a built-in IC such as an IC card and reading data from or writing data to the IC,
Holding position display means for displaying a holding position of the information device when communicating with the information device,
Using a readable state output means that is configured integrally with or separately from the holding position display means and outputs that the information device is in a readable state,
Information devices to be communicated include those that can be used with automatic ticket gates for transportation,
The holding position display means has a sign indicating the information device and a substantially elliptical sign surrounding the sign,
An IC data communication method, characterized in that the holding position display means displays the holding position of the information device in the same or similar form as that used in the automatic ticket gate. In a method of performing data communication with an information device having a built-in IC such as an IC card and reading data from or writing data to the IC,
A holding position display unit that has a substantially elliptical lighting unit, and displays a holding position of the information device when communicating with the information device.
Using one or more lighting means disposed inside the substantially elliptical lighting means, and a readable state output means for outputting that the information device is in a readable state,
Displaying the holding position of the information device by operating a substantially elliptical lighting means by the holding position display means,
The information output device outputs that the information device is in a readable state by operating one or a plurality of lighting units arranged inside the substantially elliptical lighting unit by the readable state output unit. Data communication method.

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