Title:
CARD READER AND FOREIGN OBJECT DETECTION METHOD FOR CARD READER
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2022186325
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
To provide a card reader which can reliably detect an object inserted therein with a simple configuration.SOLUTION: A card reader includes a card conveyance path comprising upper and lower conveyance paths to convey an inserted card into a device; and a reading unit that reads information recorded on the card. Lower concave and convex portions are provided on an upper surface of the lower conveyance path behind the reading unit. Upper concave and convex portions are provided on a lower surface of the upper conveyance path so as to be fitted to the lower concave and convex portion. A pressing unit is provided to maintain a fitted state of the lower and upper concave and convex portions when no object is present. A detection sensor is provided to detect a state there is a gap between the lower and upper concave and convex portions. The detection sensor detects that there is a gap between the lower and upper concave and convex portions, to recognize that an object has been inserted between the lower and upper concave and convex portions.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8
Inventors:
KAGEYAMA TAKESHI
Application Number:
JP2021094483A
Publication Date:
December 15, 2022
Filing Date:
June 04, 2021
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HITACHI CHANNEL SOLUTIONS CORP
International Classes:
G06K13/06; G06K7/08; G11B5/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Seiryo Patent Attorneys Corporation