Patent ID: 9089064
Filing Date: 2015-07-21
Classification: H04N,H05K

Abstract:
1. An operating section structure, comprising: an authentication device mounting unit for mounting an authentication device; and an operation panel having a display surface, wherein: the authentication device mounting unit has a contact surface, in which an IC card is brought into contact, the authentication device mounting unit includes an authentication device mounting surface for mounting the authentication device, the authentication device mounting surface of the authentication device mounting unit is a bottom surface of a concave portion, a cable-like wire is connected to a rear side of the authentication device and an opening which is formed on a rear side of the concave portion facing the rear side of the authentication device to pass the cable-like wire therethrough, and in a state when the authentication device is mounted on the authentication device mounting surface, the rear side of the authentication device contacts with the rear side of the concave portion, the cable-like wire passes through the opening, and a clearance is formed between left and right sides of the concave portion and sides of the authentication device.