JP2001147763A - PIN input device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] When inputting a personal identification number, both a person with normal vision and a visually impaired can input the personal identification number without worrying that the input contents can be seen by others. SOLUTION: A password input keypad 4 is arranged and concealed inside a box 1, and the box 1 is provided with a hand insertion slot 2 for inputting a password into the password input keypad 4, and a password input keypad 4 for the password input keypad. It has an openable input operation confirmation window 3 for confirming the key position. As a result, the password input keypad 4 itself is cut off from the outside world, and the
With the input operation confirmation window 3 opened, the password can be input without being seen by others. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person who inputs a personal identification number by a tactile sensation, by closing the input operation confirmation window 3, it becomes possible to input the personal identification number with ease without being seen by others.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a personal identification number input device for performing personal verification by inputting a personal identification number in a settlement terminal device or an access control device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional password input device has a structure in which shielding plates are provided on both sides and a facing surface of a password input pad so that the contents of the password input cannot be seen by others.

[0003]

However, in such a password input device, in order to prevent the password from being seen by another person, the input is made in a place where there is no other person, or the input is made by using one's own body as a barrier. I needed to. Also, in the case of visually impaired people, they have to input data with fear of eavesdropping on others.

[0004] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem, and when inputting a password,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a personal identification number input device capable of inputting a personal identification number with a sense of security without anybody who is visually impaired or visually impaired seeing the input contents by others.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a password input device, wherein a password input keypad is disposed inside a box to conceal the password. It has a hand insertion slot for inputting a password to the keypad, and an openable input operation confirmation window for confirming the key position of the password input keypad.

[0006] As described above, the password input keypad is arranged inside the box and concealed, and the box defines the insertion slot of the hand for inputting the password into the password input keypad and the key position of the password input keypad. Since it has an input operation confirmation window that can be opened and closed for confirmation, the password input keypad itself is shut off from the outside world, so that a person with normal vision can be seen by others with the input operation confirmation window open. It is possible to input a password without any need. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person who inputs a personal identification number by a tactile sensation, by closing the input operation confirmation window, the personal identification number can be input with security without being seen by others.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the input operation confirmation window can be manually opened and closed. As described above, since the input operation confirmation window can be manually opened and closed, in the case of a visually-impaired person, the user himself opens the input operation confirmation window and visually confirms the input of the personal identification number as in claim 1. It can be carried out. In the case of a visually impaired person, the user himself / herself closes the input operation confirmation window, and can input a personal identification number by a tactile sensation in an environment shielded from the outside world.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, an input operation confirmation window can be opened and closed by a switch. As described above, since the input operation confirmation window can be opened and closed by the switch, in the case of a person with normal vision, the input operation confirmation window is opened by operating the switch so as to be in the open state. The user can visually confirm the input of the personal identification number. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person, the input operation confirmation window is closed by operating a switch so as to be in a closed state, and a password can be input by a tactile sensation in an environment shielded from the outside. The electric window can be realized by a mechanical opening / closing mechanism or a static opening / closing mechanism by electrically controlling a liquid crystal panel.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the input operation confirmation window can be opened and closed by an externally connected device connected by a signal line. in this way,
The input operation confirmation window can be opened and closed by an externally connected device connected by a signal line, so if you are a visually impaired person, you can send an open signal to open the input operation confirmation window from the externally connected device. By opening the confirmation window, the user can visually confirm the input of the personal identification number in the same manner as in the first and second aspects. In addition, in the case of visually impaired persons, the input operation confirmation window is closed by sending a “close signal” that closes the input operation confirmation window from the external device, and a tactile password can be input in an environment shielded from the outside world Becomes

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, a password input device is concealed by disposing a password input keypad inside a box, and the box is provided with an insertion slot of a hand for inputting a password on the password input keypad, and a password. It has an input operation confirmation window for confirming the key position of the input keypad, and an internal illumination arranged inside, and the key operation position of the password input keypad can be changed only through the input operation confirmation window with the internal illumination turned on. I can see it. In this way, the password input keypad is placed inside the box and concealed, and the box is used for confirming the insertion slot of the hand for inputting the password on the password input keypad and the key position of the password input keypad. Since the input operation confirmation window and the internal lighting arranged inside are provided, and the key operation position of the password input keypad can be seen only through the input operation confirmation window with the internal light turned on, the In a state where the input keypad itself is shielded from the outside world and there is no internal illumination, the input operation can be performed not only from the outside but also from the input operation confirmation window. Therefore, a person with normal vision,
With the internal lighting turned on, it is possible to input a password without being seen by others. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person who inputs a personal identification number by a tactile sensation, it is possible to input the personal identification number with confidence without being seen by others by turning off the internal lighting.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the personal identification number input device according to the fifth aspect, wherein a switch for turning on and off the internal lighting is provided inside or outside the box. As described above, since the switch for turning on and off the internal lighting is provided inside or outside the box, in the case of a healthy person, by operating the switch to turn on the light, the same as in claim 5 The user can visually confirm the input of the personal identification number. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person, by operating a switch so as to turn off the light, it is possible to input a personal identification number by tactile sensation in an environment that cannot be understood from the outside world.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the fifth aspect, the internal lighting can be turned on and off by an externally connected device connected by a signal line. in this way,
Since the internal lighting can be turned on and off by an externally connected device connected by a signal line, in the case of a person with normal vision, a "lighting signal" for turning on the internal lighting is sent from the externally connected device. In the same manner as in the above, it is possible to visually confirm the input of the personal identification number. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person, by inputting a “light-off signal” for turning off the internal lighting from the externally connected device, it becomes possible to input a personal identification number by a tactile sensation in an environment that cannot be understood from the outside.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a password input keypad 4 is provided.
Is placed inside the box 1 to hide it. Box 1 is a hand insertion slot 2 for inputting a password on a password input keypad.
And an opening / closing input operation confirmation window 3 for confirming the key position of the password input keypad 4. In this case, the case (box) 1 can be lit by an external light source because of light transmittance, but is smoked, and the material other than the input operation confirmation window 3 is a material that cannot see the inside from outside. Make up. A keypad 4 is arranged in the smoked light transmissive case 1, and a hand insertion opening 2 for operating the keypad and an input operation confirmation window 3 that can be manually opened and closed are provided.

The size of the input operation confirmation window 3 is sufficient for the operator to confirm the input operation, but the outside person must
The keypad 4 has a solid angle that cannot be seen through the input operation confirmation window 3.

When the personal identification number input device having the above-mentioned configuration is used, a person with normal vision opens the input operation confirmation window 3 manually, puts his hand through the hand insertion slot 2 and visually confirms it, while another person sees it. Password can be entered without having to enter the password. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person, the key operation is performed by the tactile sensation, so that the input operation confirmation window 3 is not necessary. Therefore, after the input operation confirmation window 3 is manually closed, a hand can be inserted through the hand insertion slot 2 and the security code can be input without worrying that another person can see the information.

A second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an opening / closing mechanism of an input operation confirmation window according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the input operation confirmation window 3 can be opened and closed by the switches 9 and 11. In this case, the keypad 8 is disposed in the smoked light transmissive case 5, and the insertion slot 6 of the hand for operating the keypad, the input operation confirmation window 3, and the input confirmation operation window 3 And a liquid crystal shutter 7 that can control light transmission / non-transmission by electric control. The case 5 can be lit by an external light source because of the light transmittance as in the first embodiment. However, the case 5 is smoked, and the liquid crystal shutter 7 is opened, and the input operation confirmation window 3 is used. Other than that, it is made of a material whose inside cannot be seen from the outside. On the keypad 8, a switch 9 for opening the liquid crystal shutter 7 and its braille description 10 and a switch 11 for closing the liquid crystal shutter 7 and its braille description 12 are provided. As shown in FIG. 3, the opening and closing of the liquid crystal shutter 7 is controlled by a liquid crystal shutter control unit 14 to which switches 9 and 11 are connected. 13 is a power supply line.

Like the input operation confirmation window 3, the liquid crystal shutter 7
Is large enough for the operator to confirm the input operation, but has a solid angle such that an outside person cannot see the keypad 8. The liquid crystal shutter 7 is normally open, and the switch 1
It is desirable to keep the closed state from when 1 is pressed until a key for password input completion is input.

When the personal identification number input device having the above configuration is used, a person with normal vision puts his / her hand through the hand insertion slot 6 and looks at another person through the liquid crystal shutter 7 which is always open, while visually confirming it. You can enter your password without being prompted. If the liquid crystal shutter 7 is closed, the switch 9 can be opened by inputting the switch 9. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person, the key operation is performed by the tactile sensation, so that the input operation confirmation window 3 is not necessary. Therefore, after inputting the switch 11 for closing the liquid crystal shutter 7 and closing the shutter 7, a hand can be inserted through the hand insertion slot 6, and the security code can be input without worrying about being seen by others.

In this embodiment, the switches 9, 1
Although 1 is arranged on the keypad 8 in the case 5, it can be installed on the outer surface of the case 5. The electric window can be realized by a mechanical opening / closing mechanism in addition to the static opening / closing mechanism by electrically controlling the liquid crystal plate as described above.

A third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a third embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing an opening / closing mechanism of an input operation confirmation window according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the input operation confirmation window 3 can be opened and closed by an externally connected device connected by a signal line. In this case, the keypad 18 is disposed in the smoked light transmissive case 15, the insertion slot 16 of the hand for operating the keypad, the input operation confirmation window 3, and the input operation confirmation window 3. And a liquid crystal shutter 17 that can control light transmission / non-transmission by electric control. The case 15 is light-transmissive as in the first embodiment, and therefore can be lit by an external light source. However, the case 15 is smoked, and the liquid crystal shutter 17 is opened, and the case 15 is passed through the input operation confirmation window 3. Other than that, it is made of a material whose inside cannot be seen from the outside. Further, as shown in FIG.
Can be opened and closed by a signal line 21 from an externally connected device through a drive circuit 19. Reference numeral 20 denotes a power supply line.

Like the input operation confirmation window 3, the liquid crystal shutter 1
Although the size of 7 is sufficient for the operator to confirm the input operation, it is assumed that the outside person has such a solid angle that the keypad 18 cannot be seen.

In the case of using the password input device having the above configuration, if a person with a normal sight is requested to input a password,
Output the signal of the LCD shutter “open” with the external connection device,
The liquid crystal shutter 17 is opened. The input person can enter his / her hand through the hand insertion slot 16 and enter the personal identification number through the liquid crystal shutter 17 while visually checking without being seen by others. When asking the visually impaired person to input a personal identification number, the attendant outputs a signal of the liquid crystal shutter “close” using an externally connected device, and the liquid crystal shutter 17 is closed. After that, the visually impaired
A hand can be inserted through the hand insertion slot 16 and a security code can be input by a tactile sensation without being seen by others.

A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a turning on / off mechanism of internal illumination according to the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the password input keypad is arranged inside the box 22 to be concealed, and the box 22 is hidden by the password input keypad 2.
5, an insertion slot 23 for inputting a personal identification number, an input operation confirmation window 24 for confirming the key position of a password input keypad 25, and an internal illumination lamp (internal illumination) 30 disposed inside. The key operation position of the password input keypad 25 can be seen only through the input operation confirmation window 24 with the internal illumination lamp 30 turned on. In this case, the case (box) 22 is made of a material that cannot be seen from outside without the light of the internal lighting lamp 30 because the case (box) 22 is light non-transmissive. A keypad 25 is arranged inside the light non-transmissive case 22. An insertion port 23 for hand operation when operating the keypad, an input operation confirmation window 24, and an internal light that can be turned on / off by electric control. Lamp 30. A switch 2 for turning on the internal illumination lamp 30 is provided on the keypad 25.
6 and its Braille description 27, and a switch 28 for turning off the internal illumination lamp 30 and its Braille description 29. As shown in FIG. 7, turning on / off of the internal lighting lamp 30 is controlled by an internal lighting lamp control unit 31 to which the switches 26 and 28 are connected. 32 is a power supply line.

The size of the input operation confirmation window 24 is sufficient for an operator to confirm an input operation, but the outside operation person must have a solid angle that cannot be seen by the keypad 25. I do. In addition, the internal lighting lamp 30
It is normally in the light-on state, and it is desirable to keep the light-off state from when the light-off switch 28 is pressed until the key for completing password input is input.

When the personal identification number input device having the above configuration is used, a person with normal vision puts his / her hand through the hand insertion slot 23 and, while the internal illuminating lamp 30 is turned on, visually checks while watching another person. You can enter your password without being prompted. If the internal lighting lamp 30 is turned off, the switch 26 is input and turned on. Further, in the case of a visually impaired person, the key operation is performed by the tactile sensation, so that the internal illumination lamp 30 is not necessary. Therefore, after turning off the internal lighting lamp 30 by turning off the internal lighting lamp 30 and turning off the internal lighting lamp 30, a hand can be inserted through the hand insertion slot 23, and the security code can be input with security without being seen by others.

In this embodiment, the switches 26,
Although 28 is arranged on the keypad 25 in the case 22, it can be installed on the outer surface of the case 22.

A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing a turning on / off mechanism of internal lighting according to the fifth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, lighting of the internal lighting lamp 30,
The light can be turned off by an externally connected device connected by a signal line. In this case, the keypad 36 is arranged inside the light non-transmissive case 33, and the insertion slot 34 of the hand at the time of operating the keypad, the input operation confirmation window 35, and can be turned on / off by electric control. And an internal illumination lamp 37. Since the case 33 is light non-transmissive as in the fourth embodiment, the keypad 3 can be used without the light of the internal illumination lamp 37.
6 and key operation cannot be seen. The internal lighting lamp 37 can be turned on / off by a signal line 40 from an externally connected device through a drive circuit 38. 39 is a power supply line.

The size of the input operation confirmation window 24 is sufficient for the operator to confirm the input operation, but it is necessary that the outside person has a solid angle so that the keypad 36 cannot be seen. I do.

When the password input device having the above configuration is used, when a password is requested from a person with normal vision,
The external connection device outputs a signal of internal lighting “lighting”, and the internal lighting lamp 37 is turned on. The creator is
A hand can be inserted through the hand insertion slot 34, and a password can be input through the input operation confirmation window 35 while visually checking without being seen by others. When requesting a visually impaired person to input a personal identification number, the attendant outputs a signal for turning off the internal lighting with the externally connected device, and turns off the internal lighting lamp 37. Thereafter, the input person with a visual impairment can put his hand through the hand insertion port 34 and input the personal identification number by the tactile sensation without being seen by others.

[0031]

According to the personal identification number input device of the present invention, the personal identification keypad is arranged inside the box and concealed, and the box is used to input the personal identification number to the personal identification keypad. Since it has a hand insertion slot and an openable input operation confirmation window for confirming the key position of the password input keypad, the password input keypad itself is cut off from the outside world, With the input operation confirmation window open, the password can be input without being seen by others. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person who inputs a personal identification number by a tactile sensation, by closing the input operation confirmation window, the personal identification number can be input with security without being seen by others.

According to the second aspect, the input operation confirmation window can be manually opened and closed. Therefore, in the case of a visually-impaired person, the input operation confirmation window is opened by himself / herself, and the input of the personal identification number is visually performed in the same manner as in the first aspect. Can be done while checking. In the case of a visually impaired person, the user himself / herself closes the input operation confirmation window, and can input a personal identification number by a tactile sensation in an environment shielded from the outside world.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the input operation confirmation window can be opened and closed by a switch. Therefore, in the case of a person with normal vision, the switch is operated to open the input operation confirmation window so that the input operation confirmation window is opened. , 2 can be performed while visually confirming the input of the personal identification number. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person, the input operation confirmation window is closed by operating a switch so as to be in a closed state, and a password can be input by a tactile sensation in an environment shielded from the outside.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the input operation confirmation window can be opened and closed by an externally connected device connected by a signal line. The input operation confirmation window is opened by sending a signal for opening the operation confirmation window, and the input of the personal identification number can be performed while visually confirming the input of the password as in the first and second aspects. In the case of a visually impaired person, the input operation confirmation window is closed by sending a signal to close the input operation confirmation window by a staff member operating an externally connected device, and a personal identification number by tactile sensation in an environment shielded from the outside world. Can be input.

According to the password input device according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the password input keypad is concealed by being placed inside the box, and the box is a hand for inputting the password to the password input keypad. An insertion slot, an input operation confirmation window for confirming the key position of the password input keypad, and an internal illumination,
Since the key operation position of the password input keypad can be seen only through the input operation confirmation window with the internal lighting turned on, the password input keypad itself is shut off from the outside world and the input The operation is, of course, not only from outside but also from the input operation confirmation window. For this reason, a person with normal vision can input a personal identification number with the internal lighting turned on without being seen by others. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person who inputs a personal identification number by a tactile sensation, it is possible to input the personal identification number with confidence without being seen by others by turning off the internal lighting.

According to the present invention, the switch for turning on and off the internal lighting is provided inside or outside the box.
In the case of a healthy person, by turning on the switch,
As in the case of the fifth aspect, the input of the personal identification number can be performed while visually confirming the input. In the case of a visually impaired person, by turning off the switch, it becomes possible to input a personal identification number by a tactile sensation in an environment that cannot be understood from the outside world.

According to the seventh aspect, the turning on and off of the internal lighting is enabled by an externally connected device connected by a signal line. Therefore, in the case of a person with normal vision, a lighting signal is transmitted from the externally connected device. As in the case of No. 5, it is possible to visually confirm the input of the personal identification number. In addition, in the case of a visually impaired person, by inputting a turn-off signal from an externally connected device, it becomes possible to input a personal identification number by a tactile sensation in an environment that cannot be understood from the outside.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram showing an opening / closing mechanism of an input operation confirmation window according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram showing an opening / closing mechanism of an input operation confirmation window according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram showing a turning on / off mechanism of internal lighting according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a personal identification number input device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram showing a turning on / off mechanism of an internal illumination according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Password input device case 2 Hand insertion opening 3 Manual opening / closing type input operation confirmation window 4 Keypad 5 Password input device case 6 Hand insertion opening 7 Liquid crystal shutter 8 Keypad 9 “Open” switch 10 “Open” switch Braille description 11 "Close" switch 12 "Close" switch Braille description 13 Power supply line 14 Liquid crystal shutter control unit 15 Password input device case 16 Hand insertion slot 17 Liquid crystal shutter 18 Keypad 19 Liquid crystal shutter control unit 20 Power supply line 21 Liquid crystal shutter opening / closing signal Line 22 PIN input device case 23 Hand insertion slot 24 Input operation confirmation window 25 Keypad 26 "Lit" switch 27 "Lit" switch Braille description 28 "Off" switch 29 "Off" switch Braille description 30 Internal illumination lamp 31 Inside Illumination lamp control unit 32 Power supply line 33 Enter password Device case 34 Hand insertion opening 35 an input operation confirmation window 36 keypad 37 internal lighting lamps 38 inside illumination lamp control unit 39 power supply line 40 inside the illumination ON / OFF signal line

Claims (7)

[Claims] A secret input keypad is concealed by being arranged inside a box, wherein the box has a hand insertion slot for inputting a secret number into the secret input keypad, and a key position of the secret input keypad. And an openable input operation confirmation window for confirming the password. 2. The password input device according to claim 1, wherein the input operation confirmation window can be manually opened and closed. 3. The password input device according to claim 1, wherein the input operation confirmation window can be opened and closed by a switch. 4. The password input device according to claim 1, wherein the input operation confirmation window can be opened and closed by an externally connected device connected by a signal line. 5. A password input keypad arranged inside a box for concealment, wherein the box has a hand insertion slot for inputting a password into the password input keypad, and a key position of the password input keypad. An input operation confirmation window for confirming the password, and an internal illumination disposed inside, and the key operation position of the password input keypad can be viewed only through the input operation confirmation window with the internal illumination turned on. A password input device, characterized in that it can be used. 6. The password input device according to claim 5, wherein a switch for turning on / off the internal light is provided inside or outside the box. 7. The personal identification number input device according to claim 5, wherein turning on and off of the internal lighting is enabled by an externally connected device connected by a signal line.