Patent ID: 6230973
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: G06K

Abstract:
A method of inputting print-destined data in a read and/or write apparatus, comprising the steps of:connecting a message editing and/or inputting means to an external-input interface of a magnetic head energizing means of the read and/or write apparatus;editing a message for users of rewritable cards with said message editing and/or inputting means;storing contents of said message in a memory provided in association with said magnetic head energizing means by way of said external-input interface;inserting into a first read and/or write apparatus a magnetic card which is handled by said first apparatus and which has at least one magnetic track for storing said message into said magnetic card to thereby create a message card from said magnetic card; andinserting said message card into a second read and/or write apparatus which belongs to a predetermined rewritable card utilization system for allowing the magnetic head provided in said second read and/or write apparatus at a location corresponding to said magnetic track to read said contents of said message for storing said message in a memory of said second read and/or write apparatus so that said message is printed on each of rewritable cards which will be inserted subsequently into said second read and/or write apparatus.