JP4633555B2 - Security system, control program, computer-readable recording medium, electronic device, cradle - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, if example embodiment, a digital camera or a camera function-equipped mobile phone, a camera function PDA, an electronic device such as a notebook PC (the first device), a cradle like for example extend the electronic device cradle (second And a security system that performs authentication when the electronic device is connected to a cradle.

  2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, various application software and data have been stored in electronic devices as mobile terminals (electronic devices) such as mobile phones and PDAs have become more sophisticated. The data stored in the electronic device includes personal e-mails, telephone numbers, addresses, and the like, and in recent years, includes electronic money usage history and transportation boarding history. .

  With the increase in these important data, there is an interest in the problem of data leakage due to loss or theft of the electronic device.

  For example, when the electronic device is a mobile phone, the mobile phone is driven by a storage battery, and can be charged by connecting the mobile phone directly to an outlet or by connecting the mobile phone to a charging stand. What is charged is common. Many of the above mobile phones have a common connection terminal for charging for each generation of communication operators (carriers). For example, a cradle for a PDA or a notebook PC can be easily obtained. For this reason, when the above mobile phone is passed to a malicious third party, not only will the contents of the phone book or email be read, but even if the storage battery is exhausted, it will be easily and repeatedly recharged. There are cases where the contents are read.

  Therefore, various security means for preventing leakage of the important data due to loss or theft of electronic devices have been proposed.

  Specifically, for example, security using a personal identification number is common as a method for protecting data recorded in an electronic device. In this method, the user can browse the data recorded in the electronic device by inputting the preset password.

  In addition, for example, there is an electronic device in which security is improved by installing a biometric authentication function including a fingerprint that has been attracting attention in recent years.

  However, in the method of restricting the browsing of important data with the password, the data can be browsed as long as the password is known. And if it is a mobile phone which can be charged repeatedly many times, it will become possible to know an exact PIN number if it takes time.

Moreover, since the number of digits of the personal identification number is finite, a malicious third party can also release the security. For example, in the case of a four-digit password, it can be canceled if an attempt is made to input a password of 10 ⁴ = 10000 times at the maximum.

  Moreover, in the method for preventing data leakage by the biometric authentication function, it is necessary to mount the biometric authentication function in an electronic device, which increases the cost. Furthermore, the security function based on biometrics such as fingerprints does not have a recognition rate of 100%, and there is a possibility that another person's fingerprint is erroneously determined as a registered fingerprint.

  Therefore, a technique has been proposed in which a code is confirmed between the cradle on which the electronic device is placed and the electronic device, and charging is performed when they match (see Patent Documents 1, 2, and 3). .

However, in the charging method in which charging is performed when the ID code is confirmed between the cradle and the electronic device as in the conventional technique, and charging is performed, when the electronic device is charged, It is necessary to prepare a pair of cradle. For example, when charging on the go such as a business trip or a trip, it is necessary to bring the cradle.
Special Table 2000-517487 (announced on December 26, 2000) JP 2002-203610 A (published July 19, 2002) Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-265341 (released on October 30, 1990)

As described above, various authentication methods have been conventionally proposed. Further, as an authentication method other than the above, for example, the image data captured when the cradle and the electronic device are connected are compared with authentication image data that is predetermined image data for authentication for authentication. A method is conceivable.

  However, in the above-described authentication method using image data captured when performing authentication, if the authentication image data is image data of an object such as a figurine, the object may depend on the position at which authentication is performed. In some cases, the image data corresponding to the authentication image data cannot be acquired.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to solve the problem that image data corresponding to predetermined authentication image data cannot be acquired depending on the position at which authentication is performed. The purpose is to provide a security system.

A security system according to the present invention includes a first device and a second device that can be connected to the first device, and connects the first device and the second device to obtain a predetermined value. A security system capable of performing the above-described processing, a detection means for detecting that the first device and the second device are connected, and an authentication image recorded in advance in the authentication image recording device The first device and the second device are connected by the authentication image acquisition means for acquiring the authentication image data which is data, the imaging means for photographing the image data for comparison with the authentication image data, and the detection means. When this is detected, the image pickup unit is operated to capture image data, and the image data and the authentication image data are compared to determine whether or not both satisfy a predetermined matching condition. And that determining means, and processing means for performing the predetermined processing based on the determination result of the determination means, and control means for controlling the processing by the processing means, the current position of the first device or the second device A plurality of pieces of authentication image data are recorded in association with specific position information, and the determination means includes the detection means. Compares the authentication image data according to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the connection between the first apparatus and the second apparatus is detected, and the image data acquired by the imaging means. It is characterized by that.

  The “connection” may be a mechanical connection such as fitting or an electrical connection such as conduction.

  The predetermined matching condition indicates, for example, whether or not the image data matches the authentication image data (including complete matching and partial matching).

  Further, for example, the degree of similarity between the image data and the authentication image data may be calculated, and whether or not the degree of similarity is a certain value or more may be used to determine whether or not the matching condition is satisfied. Specifically, for example, when the degree of similarity is a certain value or more, it may be “match”. The determination unit extracts feature points of the image data and the authentication image data, compares the feature points with each other, and uses the degree of coincidence of the two to determine whether the matching condition is satisfied. May be.

Above-mentioned "predetermined process" includes, for example, (A) the charging process of the secondary battery included in the electronic device, (B) the data which the electronic device is store, processing for updating via the cradle, and data processing at least one process of the process of transferring, and is the least one of the processing of the processing for installing the application software, and update processing to the electronic device via the (D) above the cradle There is at least one of application processes.

  According to the above configuration, when the first device is connected to the second device, the image data is acquired from the imaging unit, and whether or not the image data and the authentication image data satisfy a predetermined matching condition. Judging. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the image data matches the authentication image data (including complete match and partial match). The operation of the processing means is controlled based on the determination result of the determination means.

  That is, since the image data is acquired when the first device is connected to the second device, by setting the authentication image data to image data that can only be photographed by a regular user, other users can Even if the image data is acquired, the matching condition with the authentication image data cannot be satisfied. When it is determined that the matching condition between the image data and the authentication image data is not satisfied, that is, the image data and the authentication image data do not match, it is possible to control the processing means not to operate.

  Specifically, for example, when image data of a regular user's face is recorded as the authentication image data, for example, someone other than the regular user matches the image data with the authentication image data. I can't. Therefore, with the above configuration, only a specific user can be authenticated. The processing means can be controlled to operate only when it is correctly authenticated.

Thus, it is possible to prevent the execution of the predetermined process by a third party with a malicious (processing in the processing unit). In other words, only the proper owner of the electronic device can be allowed to perform processing by the processing means.

Here, for example, when the authentication image data is image data based on an object such as a figurine, depending on the position where the first device and the second device are present, the authentication image data corresponds to the authentication image data using an imaging unit. Image data may not be acquired.

For this reason, in the said structure, the authentication image data according to the acquired positional information is used. Thereby, depending on the position where the first device and the second device exist, it is possible to solve the problem that image data corresponding to the authentication image data cannot be acquired, and authentication can be performed more reliably.

  In the security system according to the present invention, the first device may be an electronic device, and the second device may be a cradle.

The electronic device according to the present invention, in a state of being connected to the cradle, an electronic device that performs predetermined processing, and detecting means for detecting that the own apparatus and the said cradle is connected, authentication image recording An authentication image acquisition means for acquiring authentication image data, which is image data for authentication recorded in advance in the apparatus, an imaging means for capturing image data for comparison with the authentication image data, and the detection means And the cradle are detected, the image pickup means is operated to take image data, and the image data and the authentication image data are compared, and both satisfy a predetermined matching condition. Determination means for determining whether or not there is, processing means for performing the predetermined processing, and processing by the processing means based on a determination result of the determination means. And a control means for control, a position information acquisition means for acquiring position information indicating a current position of the own apparatus, the above-mentioned authentication image recording apparatus, a plurality of authentication image data is recorded in association with a particular location The determination means includes the authentication image data according to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the detection means detects a connection between the first device and the second device, It is characterized by comparing the image data acquired by the imaging means .

The cradle according to the present invention is a cradle that performs a predetermined process in a state where it is connected to an electronic device, a detection unit that detects that the device itself is connected to the electronic device, and an authentication image recording An authentication image acquisition means for acquiring authentication image data, which is image data for authentication recorded in advance in the apparatus, an imaging means for capturing image data for comparison with the authentication image data, and the detection means And the electronic device are connected, the image pickup means is operated to take image data, and the image data and the authentication image data are compared, and both satisfy a predetermined matching condition. Determination means for determining whether or not the processing means, processing means for performing the predetermined processing, and processing by the processing means are controlled based on the determination result of the determination means. And a plurality of pieces of authentication image data are recorded in association with specific position information in the authentication image recording device. The determination means includes the authentication image data according to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the detection means detects the connection between the first device and the second device, and the imaging The image data acquired by the means is compared .

  The cradle is a stand-type expansion device. By placing (installing) the electronic device on the cradle, the electronic device and the cradle are connected. The cradle may be provided with a charging function for charging the storage battery when the electronic device is driven by the storage battery. The cradle can also be connected to peripheral devices such as a keyboard and a modem via the cradle. Examples of the cradle include an extension kit (docking station) in the case where the electronic device is a notebook personal computer, and the electronic device is driven by a storage battery such as a mobile phone or a digital camera. In the case of equipment, a charging stand or the like can be used.

  The electronic device is driven by electric power, and performs at least one information processing among communication processing, photographing processing, display processing, arithmetic processing, image processing, and the like. Specific examples of the electronic device include a mobile phone, a digital camera, a personal computer, and a PDA.

  According to the above configuration, when the electronic device is installed (connected) in the cradle, image data is acquired from the imaging unit, and it is determined whether the image data matches the authentication image data. In other words, since the image data is acquired when the electronic device is installed in the cradle, other users can acquire the image data by setting the authentication image data to image data that can only be photographed by a legitimate user. However, it cannot be matched with the authentication image data.

Further, according to the above configuration, since the authentication image data corresponding to the acquired position information is used, the problem that the image data corresponding to the authentication image data cannot be acquired can be solved, and authentication can be performed more reliably. Can be performed.

  In the security system according to the present invention, the electronic device may include at least one of the authentication image recording device and the imaging unit.

  According to the above configuration, at least one of the authentication image recording device and the imaging unit is provided in the electronic device. Thereby, the structure of a cradle can be simplified. For example, when the electronic device includes an imaging unit, the electronic device can be used as a digital camera.

  In the security system according to the present invention, the cradle may include at least one of the authentication image recording device and the imaging unit.

  According to the above configuration, the cradle is provided with at least one of the authentication image recording device and the imaging unit. Thereby, for example, it is not necessary to provide an imaging unit for authentication for an electronic device that does not need to include an imaging unit. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to add a configuration necessary for authentication to the electronic device, the configuration of the electronic device can be simplified.

The security system according to the present invention, the processing means updates via the charging process of the secondary battery comprising (A) an electronic device, the data store is (B) electronic devices, the cradle treatment , and data processing at least one process of the process of transferring, and, (D) a process of installing the application software to the electronic device through the cradle, and at least one processing of processing to update The application process may be configured to perform at least one process.

The processing means can perform at least one of the processes (A) to ( D ). Therefore, since the operation of the processing means can be controlled in accordance with the determination result of the determination means, the processes (A) to ( D ) are permitted only to the proper owner of the electronic device, for example. Can do.

  In the security system according to the present invention, the electronic device includes a secondary battery, and the cradle includes a charger that charges the secondary battery. The image data and the authentication image are determined by the determination unit. If it is determined that the data matches, the control means may control the charger so as to charge the secondary battery.

  According to said structure, the said charger corresponds to a process means. And a control means will permit charge of the secondary battery with which an electronic device is provided, if it determines with the said determination means agree | coinciding both.

  That is, since it is possible to charge the secondary battery when it is authenticated that the two match, for example, only the rightful owner of the electronic device can be charged.

  In the security system according to the present invention, the security system includes a capacity measuring unit that measures the remaining amount of electric power stored in the secondary battery, and the electronic device includes at least one of the determination unit and the imaging unit. When it is determined that the remaining amount measured by the capacity measuring unit is less than the amount of power required to operate at least one of the determination unit and the imaging unit included in the electronic device, the control unit The structure which controls the said charger so that only the electric energy required in order to operate a means may be performed may be sufficient.

  The electronic device includes at least one of the determination unit and the imaging unit, and a remaining amount of a secondary battery for driving the electronic device is an amount of electric power necessary for operating the unit included in the electronic device. If it is less, authentication cannot be performed.

  According to the above configuration, when the secondary battery does not have the amount of power necessary to operate the determination unit and the imaging unit, the secondary battery is charged to have the necessary amount of power. . As a result, an authentication operation can be performed, and charging more than necessary is not performed, so that the electronic device cannot perform operations other than the authentication operation.

The security system according to the present invention further includes a timer and an informing means for issuing a warning to the outside, and within a predetermined time from the time when the first apparatus and the second apparatus are connected by the determination means. When it is determined that the image data and the authentication image data do not satisfy the matching condition, the control unit may be configured to issue a warning by operating the notification unit.

  According to the above configuration, if the image data and the authentication image data are not determined to match within a certain time (that is, determined not to satisfy the predetermined matching condition), a warning is issued. . Thereby, when a malicious third party performs an authentication process, the image data and the authentication image data do not satisfy the matching condition (does not match), so that a warning can be issued.

The security system according to the present invention further includes communication means for communicating with an external device, and the image data and the image data are determined by the determination means within a predetermined time from the time when the first device and the second device are connected. When it is determined that the authentication image data does not satisfy the matching condition, the control unit may operate the communication unit to notify a predetermined contact address of a warning.

  According to the above configuration, when it is not determined that the image data and the authentication image data satisfy the matching condition within a certain time, the communication unit is operated to notify that the predetermined contact is not matched. . Thereby, for example, the owner of the first device or the second device can be notified that the authentication has been performed. Therefore, the owner can know that the first device or the second device has been lost or stolen.

  In the security system according to the present invention, the control unit may operate the communication unit to transmit the image data acquired by the imaging unit to the predetermined contact address.

  According to said structure, the image data acquired by the imaging means are sent together with a predetermined contact. Thereby, for example, when image data and authentication image data do not satisfy the matching condition when the malicious third party performs the authentication processing (does not match), the image data captured by the imaging unit is the first image data. Can be sent to owner of one device or second device. As a result, it is possible to effectively identify the malicious third party.

In the security system according to the present invention, the specific position information is associated with a predetermined process by the processing unit, and the control unit is configured to connect the first device and the second device , The structure which makes the said processing means perform the process according to the positional information which the said positional information acquisition means acquired may be sufficient.

  According to said structure, the process previously linked | related with the positional information is performed based on the positional information on which the 1st apparatus and the 2nd apparatus were connected. Thus, for example, when the location where the first device and the second device are connected is a company, data is automatically transferred and deleted, and the connected location is the hotel or home of the business trip destination. In some cases, the mode to be executed can be made different depending on the place such as simply shifting to the charging mode.

In the security system according to the present invention, (A) the matching condition, (B) a zoom magnification at the time of shooting by the imaging unit, and (C) at least one of a tilt angle or a pan angle at the time of shooting by the imaging unit and a specific position Information is associated with the image data, and when the first device and the second device are connected , the image pickup means acquires image data to be acquired according to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means . The image data may be acquired by changing at least one of resolution, zoom magnification, and tilt angle or pan angle.

  The position information acquisition means acquires position information from a satellite, for example, and specifically includes GPS.

  According to the above configuration, the imaging condition by the imaging unit and the positional information are associated with each other, and the imaging unit is configured to acquire the positional information acquired by the positional information acquiring unit (the first device and the second device). The image data is acquired by changing the photographing condition based on the position information).

  Specifically, for example, when acquiring image data, the resolution of the acquired image data can be changed according to the matching condition between the image data determined by the determination unit and the authentication image data. As a result, when changing the resolution based on the position information where the first device and the second device are connected, for example, when the user of the first device is at home, Since it is unlikely to be used, the image data is acquired at a low resolution. On the other hand, when the user is outside (when the first device is outside), the image data is acquired at a high resolution. it can. Therefore, the case where the authentication process is performed in detail and the case where the authentication process is simply performed can be selectively used depending on the position information.

  Further, when the zoom magnification is changed based on the position information where the first device and the second device are connected, for example, when the user of the first device is at home, the zoom is not performed. For example, when the image data is acquired and the first apparatus is outside and the image data for authentication based on the user's belongings is acquired, the image data can be acquired by zooming.

  Further, for example, when the installation position of the second device is fixed at home, and the image capturing unit acquires image data at a specific tilt angle and / or pan angle, the position information and the tilt angle and By associating the pan angle with the pan / tilt angle in advance, the image data can be acquired with the preset tilt angle and pan angle when the first device and the second device are connected at home. Can do. Thereby, the image data for performing authentication can be acquired more easily.

  As described above, it is possible to set the photographing condition by the image pickup unit in advance according to the connection position.

  In the security system according to the present invention, each of a plurality of pieces of authentication image data is recorded in the authentication image recording device in association with a processing operation in the processing means, and the control means satisfies the predetermined matching condition. The configuration may be such that the processing by the processing means associated with the authentication image data determined to be satisfied is performed.

  According to the above configuration, each of the plurality of authentication image data is associated with the processing by the processing unit, and the control unit determines the authentication image that is determined by the determination unit to satisfy a predetermined matching condition. The processing means is controlled so that the processing by the processing means associated with the data is performed.

  Thereby, the process in a process means can be changed with the image data image | photographed with an imaging means.

The above security system, the computer may be realized by a computer, in this case, the computer recorded the control program and its security system for realizing the security system in the computer by operating as each means A readable recording medium falls within the scope of the present invention.

A security system according to the present invention includes a first device and a second device that can be connected to the first device, and connects the first device and the second device to obtain a predetermined value. A security system capable of performing the above-described processing, a detection means for detecting that the first device and the second device are connected, and an authentication image recorded in advance in the authentication image recording device The first device and the second device are connected by the authentication image acquisition means for acquiring the authentication image data which is data, the imaging means for photographing the image data for comparison with the authentication image data, and the detection means. When this is detected, the image pickup unit is operated to capture image data, and the image data and the authentication image data are compared to determine whether or not both satisfy a predetermined matching condition. And that determining means, and processing means for performing the predetermined processing based on the determination result of the determination means, and control means for controlling the processing by the processing means, the current position of the first device or the second device A plurality of pieces of authentication image data are recorded in association with specific position information, and the determination means includes the detection means. Compares the authentication image data according to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the connection between the first apparatus and the second apparatus is detected, and the image data acquired by the imaging means. It is a configuration.

Thereby, there is an effect that execution of the predetermined processing (processing in the processing means) by a malicious third party can be prevented. In other words, only the proper owner of the electronic device can be allowed to perform processing by the processing means. In addition, depending on the position where the first device and the second device are present, it is possible to solve the problem that image data corresponding to the authentication image data cannot be acquired, and the authentication can be performed more reliably. Play.

  An embodiment of the present invention will be described as follows. That is, the security system according to the present embodiment includes an electronic device (first device) and an expansion device (second device) that can be connected to the electronic device. When the connection is detected, image data is acquired using an imaging unit included in the security system, and the authentication is performed from an image recording apparatus in which the acquired image data and authentication image data that is an authentication image are recorded in advance. Image data is acquired, the image data is compared with the authentication image data, and the similarity between the two is calculated to determine whether or not they match. If it is determined that the two match, an arbitrary mode (operation, processing) is performed. In the following description, an electronic device will be described as an example of the first device, and an expansion device capable of extending the functions of the electronic device as the second device will be described as an example.

  The electronic device is driven by electric power. Specific examples of the electronic device include a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistance), a digital camera, and a node type personal computer.

  An expansion device is an expansion device attached to an electronic device (mobile terminal). Examples of the expansion device include a stand-type cradle on which the electronic device can be placed. By simply placing an electronic device on the cradle, the cradle and the electronic device can be connected. Then, by installing (mounting) the electronic device in the cradle, for example, it can be connected to a personal computer with a cable to synchronize data or charge the electronic device. Further, the cradle may be provided with a serial port or a USB port, and peripheral devices such as a keyboard and a modem can be connected to the electronic device via this port.

  The security system according to the present embodiment includes an electronic device (first device) such as a mobile phone and an expansion device (second device) such as a cradle on which the mobile phone can be placed. At least an imaging unit (imaging unit), a connection detection unit (detection unit), a collation image recording device (authentication image recording device), and a determination unit (determination unit) are provided. The imaging unit, the connection detection unit, the authentication image recording device, and the determination unit may all be provided in the electronic device or may be provided in the cradle. Further, for example, an electronic apparatus may include an imaging unit, and another connection detection unit, an authentication image recording device, and a determination unit may be included in the cradle. In the following description, a mobile phone will be described as an example of an electronic device.

  Here, an example in which the imaging unit, the connection detection unit, the authentication image recording device, and the determination unit are provided in a mobile phone will be described. In the following description, a configuration will be described in which the mobile phone is driven by a secondary battery (storage battery), and the secondary battery can be charged from the cradle to the mobile phone. The electronic device is not particularly limited, but for example, a camera-equipped mobile phone and a digital camera provided with an imaging unit are more preferable. In this case, since the imaging unit can be used for the purpose of acquiring the image data, it is not necessary to newly provide an imaging unit.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a security system according to the present embodiment. The security system includes a mobile phone 1 and a cradle 2 on which the mobile phone 1 can be placed (installed).

  The mobile phone 1 can make a call with a partner wirelessly. The mobile phone 1 includes an imaging unit 18 and has a camera function.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 1 includes an imaging unit 18 (imaging unit), a connection detection unit 19 (detection unit), a terminal-side control unit 10 (control unit), and an authentication image acquisition unit 14 (authentication image acquisition unit). ) At least. The mobile phone 1 includes a communication unit 12 (processing unit), a volatile memory 17, an image processing unit 16, a timer 13, a terminal side I / F unit 20, and a power supply control unit 21 (processing unit) as necessary. , Storage battery 22, remaining amount detection unit 23, microphone 25, collation image recording device 15 (authentication image recording device), operation unit 24, and notification unit 11 (processing means).

  The communication unit 12 communicates (calls) with an external terminal (device). The communication unit 12 includes a communication control unit 36 and a communication I / F unit 37. The communication control unit 36 controls communication-related processing when communicating with an external terminal. The communication I / F unit 37 is, for example, an antenna and transmits / receives communication to / from an external terminal.

  The imaging unit 18 acquires image data. The imaging unit 18 is, for example, an imaging element such as a CCD or a CMOS imager, and optically captures an external video (state, landscape).

  The image processing unit 16 performs various types of image processing on the image data captured by the imaging unit 18. Specifically, the image processing unit 16 converts, for example, an RGB signal imaged by the imaging unit 18 into a CMYK signal or performs various image corrections (γ correction or the like).

  The volatile memory 17 is an execution memory when the image processing unit 16 performs image processing. The volatile memory 17 is an execution memory for performing not only the image processing but also other processing (for example, communication processing).

  The verification image recording device 15 is a non-volatile recording device, and records authentication image data serving as a verification source (authentication source) in a determination unit 38 described later. Examples of the collation image recording device 15 include at least one of a hard disk, a ROM, a flash memory, and the like.

  The authentication image acquisition unit 14 acquires the authentication image data from the verification image recording device 15.

  The timer 13 indicates the current time and counts the elapsed time from a predetermined time point.

  The notification unit 11 notifies various information to the outside. The notification unit 11 includes a display unit 33, a speaker 31, and a light emitting unit 32.

  The display unit 33 displays character information and image data to the outside. The display unit 33 includes a display device 34 and a display driver 35. The display device 34 is for displaying information outside, and specifically includes a liquid crystal panel, an organic EL panel, and the like. The display driver 35 drives the display device 34.

  The speaker 31 outputs sound and sound to the outside. For example, when the mobile phone 1 is used to make a call with an external terminal, the speaker 31 outputs audio information transmitted from the external terminal.

  The light emitting unit 32 notifies the user that there is information to be notified, for example, by emitting light to the outside. In addition, the light emitting unit 32 may function as a flash when performing imaging using the imaging unit 18. In addition, the light emitting unit 32 may function as a backlight of the display device 34.

  The operation unit 24 receives an operation from the user. Specifically, examples of the operation unit 24 include buttons, switches, and touch panels.

  The microphone 25 is for inputting voice. When making a call using the mobile phone 1, voice is input from the microphone 25.

  The storage battery 22 supplies power to the mobile phone 1. The mobile phone 1 is driven by being supplied with electric power from the storage battery 22. The storage battery 22 is a secondary battery and can be charged. The remaining amount detection unit 23 detects the remaining amount of power stored in the storage battery 22.

  The power supply control unit 21 controls the power supplied from the storage battery 22. The power control unit 21 also controls charging performed on the storage battery 22.

  The terminal-side I / F unit 20 is a terminal for electrically connecting to the cradle 2. When the mobile phone 1 is placed on the cradle 2, the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are electrically connected.

  The connection detection unit 19 detects that the mobile phone 1 is placed on the cradle 2.

  The terminal-side control unit 10 includes various members (notification unit 11, communication unit 12, timer 13, collation image recording device 15, image processing unit 16, connection detection unit 19, terminal-side I / O provided in the mobile phone 1. The operation of the F unit 20, the power supply control unit 21, the microphone 25, and the operation unit 24) is controlled. The control unit includes a determination unit 38 (determination means).

  The determination unit 38 calculates the degree of similarity between the image data acquired by the imaging unit 18 and the authentication image data recorded in the verification image recording device 15, and whether they match (including partial match). It is to determine whether or not. That is, the determination unit 38 determines whether or not the image data and the authentication image data satisfy a predetermined matching condition. The details of the determination unit 38 will be described later.

  Next, the cradle 2 in which the mobile phone 1 is installed will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the cradle 2 includes a power I / F unit 52 (charger, processing means), a cradle side I / F unit 51, a cradle side control unit 53, and an external I / F unit 54. .

  The cradle side I / F unit 51 is a terminal for electrically connecting the cradle 2 and the mobile phone 1. The power I / F unit 52 is for supplying power to the mobile phone 1. The external I / F unit 54 connects the cradle 2 to another external device. The cradle side control unit 53 controls the cradle side I / F unit 51 and the external I / F unit 54, and controls, for example, data to be transmitted to the mobile phone 1. .

  Since the cradle 2 has the above-described configuration, when the mobile phone 1 is placed, the cradle 2 can supply power to the mobile phone 1.

  Here, when the mobile phone 1 is placed on the cradle 2, an authentication process is performed, and a process in which the storage battery 22 of the mobile phone 1 is charged when the authentication process results in a correct authentication will be described.

  FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the authentication process in the security system.

  First, the connection detection unit 19 detects whether or not the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected (S10).

  In step S10, when it is detected that the mobile phone 1 is connected (installed) to the cradle 2 (Yes in S10), the connection detection unit 19 issues a shooting process command to the imaging unit 18. put out. The connection detection unit 19 issues an authentication command to the determination unit 38 of the terminal-side control unit 10.

  Next, the imaging unit 18 that has received the imaging processing command from the connection detection unit 19 performs imaging (imaging) (S11). Thereby, the imaging unit 18 acquires image data (S12). Thereafter, when acquiring the image data, the imaging unit 18 transmits the image data to the image processing unit 16. The image processing unit 16 transmits the image data to the determination unit 38 after various image processing is performed.

  Next, the determination unit 38 that has received the authentication command from the connection detection unit 19 operates the authentication image acquisition unit 14 to acquire authentication image data for authenticating the acquired image data from the verification image recording device 15. (S13).

  The determination unit 38 that has acquired the authentication image data and the image data calculates the similarity between the two. Then, the determination unit 38 determines whether or not both match based on the calculated similarity. Specifically, the determination unit 38 determines whether or not the calculated similarity is a certain value or more (S15). When the similarity is determined to be greater than or equal to a certain value, it is determined as “match”, and when it is smaller than the certain value, “not matched” is determined.

  In step S15, when it is determined that the similarity is equal to or greater than a certain value, that is, the two match (Yes in S15), the determination unit 38 determines that the terminal-side control unit 10 A coincidence signal indicating that the two coincide is transmitted. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said coincidence signal transmits the permission signal which permits charge of the storage battery 22 with respect to the power supply control part 21 (S16). The power supply control unit 21 that has received the permission signal receives power supplied from the power supply I / F unit 52 of the cradle 2 via the cradle side I / F unit 51 and the terminal side I / F unit 20 of the mobile phone 1. The storage battery 22 is charged.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S15 that the degree of similarity is smaller than a certain value, that is, both are not constant (No in S15), the determination unit 38 determines the terminal side control unit 10 A non-match signal indicating that the two do not match is transmitted. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said non-coincidence signal operates the said alerting | reporting part 11 and / or the communication part 12, and performs a warning process. Specifically, the terminal-side control unit 10 operates the display unit 33 to display that authentication has not been performed. The terminal-side control unit 10 operates the speaker 31 and outputs an alarm sound. In addition, the terminal-side control unit 10 operates the communication unit 12 to transmit an e-mail addressed to a predetermined address indicating that the image data acquired by the imaging unit 18 has not been authenticated. Note that the address at this time is, for example, a destination where the owner of the mobile phone 1 can be contacted. In this way, warning processing is performed.

  Thus, in the security system, when the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected, the image capturing unit 18 is operated to acquire image data, and the authentication image data recorded in advance and the image data are By calculating the similarity, it is determined whether or not the two match. Then, based on the determination as to whether or not the two match, permission / non-permission of a predetermined operation (in this case, a charging process) is performed.

  Here, a method for calculating the similarity between the image data and the authentication image data will be described. When comparing the image data and the authentication image data, in the above description, the image data captured by the imaging unit 18 is compared with the authentication image data recorded in the verification image recording device 15. However, when the similarity is calculated, the method is not limited to the above method. For example, the image data captured by the imaging unit 18 is temporarily recorded in the volatile memory 17, and the determination unit is configured to store the volatile memory 17. The degree of similarity between the image data recorded in the image data and the authentication image data recorded in the verification image recording device 15 may be calculated. In this case, since the image data is temporarily stored in the volatile memory 17, the similarity calculation processing of both image data in the determination unit 38 and other processing operations by the terminal-side control unit 10 can be performed in parallel.

  Further, when calculating the similarity between the image data and the authentication image data without recording the image data acquired by the imaging unit 18 in the volatile memory 17, the image data and the authentication image data are Since direct comparison is possible, the volatile memory 17 can be omitted, and the hardware configuration can be reduced. Further, since the process of storing the image data in the volatile memory 17 can be omitted, the similarity between the two image data can be calculated at a higher speed.

  When calculating the similarity, the similarity may be calculated using all of the two image data, or the similarity may be calculated using only a part of each image data.

  Here, a specific method for calculating the similarity will be described. As a method for calculating the degree of similarity between the image data and the authentication image data, for example, the image data is compared in units of pixels, and a determination is made based on whether or not there is a predetermined pixel or more that matches. Alternatively, the similarity may be calculated by extracting feature points from the two image data and comparing the feature points.

  An example of a method for calculating the similarity based on the feature points will be described in detail. First, the image data captured by the imaging unit 18 is separated into, for example, a character area, a background area, and a halftone / photo area. Then, each ratio classified into each region is obtained for one image data, and the ratio is used as a feature point. Then, the same process is performed for the authentication image data, and the determination unit 38 compares the ratios of the specific areas with each other, and determines the similarity depending on whether or not the difference between the two ratios is within a predetermined value. You may judge. The method of calculating the similarity in the determination unit 38 is not limited to the above method, and various methods can be used.

  In addition, for example, the same shooting location is shot a plurality of times, image data is averaged from the obtained plurality of image data, and the similarity between the two (averaged image data and authentication image data) is calculated. Also good. A method of calculating the similarity using the averaged image data will be described later.

  Further, for example, the similarity may be calculated from a part of the image data and a part of the authentication image data. After enlarging or reducing at least one of the image data and the authentication image data, a comparison between the two is performed. May be performed.

  In the above description, a configuration is described in which image processing is performed by the image processing unit 16 after image data is acquired by the imaging unit 18. However, if the imaging unit 18 can obtain the same image data used by the determination unit 38, image processing need not be performed. Further, the imaging unit 18 and the image processing unit 16 may be integrated.

  In the above description, the determination unit 38 acquires the authentication image data from the verification image recording device 15 after receiving the authentication command from the connection detection unit 19. For example, the determination unit 38 acquires the image data from the image processing unit 16. In response to the acquisition, the authentication image data may be acquired. That is, the connection detection unit 19 can perform the authentication process without transmitting an authentication command to the determination unit 38.

  In the above description, the determination unit 38 operates the authentication image acquisition unit 14 to acquire authentication image data for comparison with image data from the collation image recording device 15. When a plurality of images are recorded, the determination unit 38 may sequentially read the authentication image data and calculate the similarity with the image data.

  In the above description, as the warning process, three processes of displaying a warning, outputting a warning sound, and sending an email indicating that authentication has not been performed are performed, but it is not always necessary to perform all the processes. At least one process may be performed. In addition, for example, warning processing such as turning on the light emitting unit 32 may be performed.

  In the above description, the configuration in which the collation image recording device 15 that records the authentication image data is provided in the mobile phone 1 has been described. However, the collation image recording device 15 has the security system described above. It may be provided outside. In this case, the authentication image acquisition unit 14 may acquire the authentication image data from the verification image recording device 15 by wire or wireless. The collation image recording device 15 may be provided in the cradle 2.

  The authentication image data may be any image, but may be at least one of, for example, a ceiling, a wall pattern, an article, a person, and a barcode.

Further, in the above description, when the similarity between the image data and the authentication image data is equal to or greater than a predetermined value by the authentication process, the mobile phone 1 is charged. However, when it is determined that the similarity is equal to or greater than a certain value, the terminal-side control unit 10 may perform other processing. Specifically, the terminal-side control unit 10 operates each component included in the mobile phone 1 to perform, for example, (A) a charging process for a secondary battery included in the mobile phone 1, and (B) a mobile phone. Data processing that is at least one of data erasure, update, and transfer included in the telephone 1, (C) photographing processing using photographing means provided in the mobile phone 1, and (D) application to the mobile phone 1. Application processing that is at least one of software installation, update, and uninstallation, and (E) electronic lock locking or unlocking processing of the mobile phone 1 may be performed. . Of these, data erasure processing, shooting processing, software uninstallation processing, activation processing, electronic lock locking and unlocking processing are reference examples and are not included in the scope of the present invention.

  Further, in the above description, the authentication process is performed immediately when the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2. However, for example, the authentication process may be performed after a certain period of time, for example, periodically (periodically) ) May be authenticated.

  Here, a recording method for recording the authentication image data in the verification image recording apparatus 15 will be described.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the authentication image data recording process.

  First, when a registration command for authentication image data is issued by the user, the terminal-side control unit 10 operates the imaging unit 18 to take a photograph to obtain authentication image data (S21). And the said terminal side control part 10 acquires the image data image | photographed by the said imaging part 18 (S22). Then, the terminal-side control unit 10 records the image data acquired from the imaging unit 18 as authentication image data in the collation image recording device 15 (S23).

  In this way, the authentication image data can be recorded in the verification image recording device 15. Note that the imaging unit 18 may not be the imaging unit 18 of the mobile phone 1. For example, an image taken with a digital camera or the like may be used as authentication image data. Further, regarding the registration of the authentication image data, it is preferable to limit the persons who can perform the registration process by a password or the like.

  The image data itself captured by the imaging unit 18 may be used as authentication image data. For example, when a person is photographed as authentication image data, the state of the person may change depending on the moment of photographing. Therefore, the same image may be taken a plurality of times, and authentication image data may be created based on the plurality of pieces of image data. Another example of the authentication image data recording process will be described below.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining another recording process of the authentication image data.

  First, when a registration command for authentication image data is issued by the user, the terminal-side control unit 10 operates the imaging unit 18 to perform shooting to obtain authentication image data (S31). And the said terminal side control part 10 acquires the image data image | photographed by the said imaging part 18 (S32). Thereafter, the terminal-side control unit 10 further operates the imaging unit 18 to perform imaging. And the said terminal side control part 10 acquires the new image data from which the image data acquired in said step S32 differ in the imaging | photography time (S33). Note that the image data and the new image data have the same shooting target and shooting location. That is, the terminal-side control unit 10 operates the imaging unit 18 to shoot image data that differs only in the shooting time while the position of the imaging unit 18 is fixed.

  Thereafter, the terminal-side control unit 10 performs an addition process between the image data and the new image data (S34). Specifically, signal values (for example, luminance values) of a plurality of image data are added.

  Then, the terminal-side control unit 10 determines whether or not the new image data has been acquired a predetermined number of times (S35).

  If it is determined in step S35 that the new image data has been acquired a specified number of times (Yes in S35), the terminal-side control unit 10 divides the added image data by the added number of times, An averaging process is performed (S36). That is, in the step S36, the obtained plurality of image data is averaged. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S35 that the new image data has not been acquired the specified number of times, the process returns to step S33, and the acquisition of the new image data and the addition process are repeated the specified number of times.

  Thereafter, the terminal-side control unit 10 selects an arbitrary pixel (referred to as a target image) of the averaged image data, and is adjacent to the target pixel and the target pixel, for example, four pixels and the target pixel obliquely The signal values of a total of 9 pixels with the adjacent 4 pixels are acquired (S37). And the terminal side control part 10 makes the signal value of this attention pixel the average value of said 9 pixels (neighboring 9 pixel average process) (S38). That is, in step S37, the signal value of the target pixel is averaged using surrounding pixels (eight pixels, adjacent and diagonally adjacent). And the said terminal side control part 10 produces | generates authentication pixel data by performing the process of said step S38 with respect to all the pixels (except the endmost pixel) of the said averaged image data. . And the said terminal side control part 10 records the produced | generated authentication pixel data in the collation image recording apparatus 15 (S39).

  In this way, the authentication image data is recorded in the verification image recording device 15.

  In the above description, the authentication process is performed only once. However, for example, when the authentication process is limited to one time, depending on the state of the image data captured by the imaging unit 18, the image data and the authentication image data are the same, and the image to be authenticated originally. Even though it is data, it may not be authenticated. Therefore, for example, if it is within a certain time, the image data may be acquired again and the authentication process may be continued. This will be described below.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an authentication process in which determination of the similarity between the two is continuously performed within a predetermined time. In the following description, the same processes as the processes described above will be described with the same process numbers (steps) as described above, and detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  First, the connection detection unit 19 detects whether or not the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected (S10).

  In step S10, when it is detected that the mobile phone 1 is connected (installed) to the cradle 2 (Yes in S10), the connection detection unit 19 causes the determination unit 38 of the terminal side control unit 10 to An authentication command is issued to the user. When the determination unit 38 receives the signal from the connection detection unit 19, the determination unit 38 operates the timer 13 to count the elapsed time from when the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected (S 40). In addition, the connection detection unit 19 issues a shooting process command to the imaging unit 18.

  Next, after shooting is performed by the shooting unit, the determination unit 38 performs an authentication process. Specifically, the processes in steps S11 to S14 are performed, and the determination unit 38 calculates the similarity between the image data and the authentication image data.

  Next, the determination unit 38 determines whether or not the calculated similarity is a certain value or more (S15).

  In step S15, when it is determined that the similarity is equal to or greater than a certain value, that is, the two match (Yes in S15), the determination unit 38 determines that the terminal-side control unit 10 A coincidence signal indicating that the two coincide is transmitted. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said coincidence signal permits arbitrary operation | movement by the member with which the mobile telephone 1 and the cradle 2 are provided (S42). Specifically, for example, when power is supplied from the cradle 2, the terminal-side control unit 10 permits the terminal-side control unit 10 to charge the storage battery 22 or displays the current state on the display unit 33. Or allow it to be displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S15 that the degree of similarity is smaller than a certain value, that is, both are not constant (No in S15), the determination unit 38 refers to the timer 13, It is determined whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the cellular phone 1 and the cradle 2 were connected (S43).

  If it is determined in step S43 that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes in S43), the determination unit 38 indicates to the terminal-side control unit 10 that the two do not match. Send. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said non-coincidence signal performs a warning process (S44). As the warning process, the processes in steps S17 to S19 are performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S43 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (No in S43), the process returns to S41.

  By such processing, the security system performs the authentication process again when the mobile phone 1 is placed in the cradle 2 within a predetermined time, and warns when the mobile phone 1 cannot be authenticated even after the predetermined time elapses. Can be notified.

  When the authentication image data averaged by the processing based on the flowchart of FIG. 4 is recorded in the collation image recording device 15, the image data whose similarity is compared with the authentication image data is recorded. It is preferable to calculate the similarity between the two after performing the same processing. Hereinafter, another authentication process for performing authentication by calculating a similarity to the averaged authentication image data will be described.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining another authentication process.

  First, the connection detection unit 19 detects whether or not the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected (S10).

  In step S10, when it is detected that the mobile phone 1 is connected (installed) to the cradle 2 (Yes in S10), the connection detection unit 19 causes the determination unit 38 of the terminal side control unit 10 to An authentication command is issued to the user. When the determination unit 38 receives the signal from the connection detection unit 19, the determination unit 38 operates the timer 13 to count the elapsed time from when the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected (S 40). In addition, the connection detection unit 19 issues a shooting process command to the imaging unit 18.

  Thereafter, the terminal-side control unit 10 and the imaging unit 18 obtain the image data by performing the processes of steps S31 to S38, and perform the averaging process on the image data. Then, the image data subjected to the averaging process (averaged image data) is sent to the determination unit 38.

  After step S38, the determination unit 38 operates the authentication image acquisition unit 14 to acquire authentication image data (average authentication image data) that has been subjected to the averaging process from the collation image recording device 15. (S13).

  Thereafter, the determination unit 38 compares the averaged image data with the averaged authentication image data (S14), and determines whether the similarity between the two is equal to or greater than a certain value (S15).

  In step S15, when it is determined that the similarity is equal to or greater than a certain value, that is, the two match (Yes in S15), the determination unit 38 determines that the terminal-side control unit 10 A coincidence signal indicating that the two coincide is transmitted. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said coincidence signal permits arbitrary operation | movement by the member with which the mobile telephone 1 and the cradle 2 are provided (S42).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S15 that the degree of similarity is smaller than a certain value, that is, both are not constant (No in S15), the determination unit 38 refers to the timer 13, It is determined whether or not a certain time has elapsed since the cellular phone 1 and the cradle 2 were connected (S43).

  If it is determined in step S43 that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes in S43), the determination unit 38 indicates to the terminal-side control unit 10 that the two do not match. Send. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said non-coincidence signal performs the said warning process (S44).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S43 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (No in S43), the process returns to S33.

  In this way, when comparing the image data subjected to the averaging process, the collation image recording device 15 records the authentication image data that has been subjected to the averaging process in advance, and the mobile phone 1 uses the cradle. After the connection to 2, the image data acquired by the imaging unit 18 may be averaged.

  In addition to the above method, for example, when authentication image data that has not been subjected to averaging processing is recorded in the collation image recording device 15, these are compared when the image data is compared with the authentication image data. After the two image data are averaged, the degree of similarity between them may be calculated.

  By the way, in the case of the configuration of the mobile phone 1 shown in FIG. 1, the mobile phone 1 is driven by the storage battery 22. Therefore, when the amount of electric power stored in the storage battery 22 is not sufficient for performing the authentication process, the authentication process cannot be performed. Therefore, in the security system, when the mobile phone 1 driven by the storage battery 22 includes at least one of the connection detection unit 19, the authentication image acquisition unit 14, the determination unit 38, and the imaging unit 18, After charging necessary for operating the authentication process, the higher level authentication process is performed. This will be described below.

  FIG. 7 shows an example in which the mobile phone 1 is driven by the storage battery 22 and the mobile phone 1 is authenticated when the mobile phone 1 is configured to include at least one of the authentication image acquisition unit 14, the determination unit 38, and the imaging unit 18. It is a flowchart explaining the charge process which performs an authentication process after charging electric power required in order to perform a process.

  First, the connection detection unit 19 detects whether or not the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected (S10).

  In step S10, when it is detected that the mobile phone 1 is connected (installed) to the cradle 2 (Yes in S10), the connection detection unit 19 causes the determination unit 38 of the terminal side control unit 10 to An authentication command is issued to the user. When the determination unit 38 receives a signal from the connection detection unit 19, the determination unit 38 operates the remaining amount detection unit 23 to detect the remaining amount of power stored in the storage battery 22 (S51). The determination unit 38 has a configuration (here, the authentication image acquisition unit 14, the determination unit 38, and the imaging unit 18) necessary for the authentication process based on the remaining amount of power detected by the remaining amount detection unit 23. It is determined whether or not operable power is stored in the storage battery 22 (S52).

  And if it judges that the electric power required for an authentication process is not accumulate | stored in the said step S52, the determination part 38 will operate the power supply control part 21, and can only perform the said authentication process with respect to the said storage battery 22. Is charged (S53).

  Thereafter, the authentication process is performed (S41), and the determination unit 38 compares the averaged image data with the averaged authentication image data (S14), and determines whether the similarity between the two is equal to or greater than a certain value. Is determined (S15).

  In step S15, when it is determined that the similarity is equal to or greater than a certain value, that is, the two match (Yes in S15), the determination unit 38 determines that the terminal-side control unit 10 A coincidence signal indicating that the two coincide is transmitted. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said coincidence signal transmits the permission signal which permits charge of the storage battery 22 with respect to the power supply control part 21 (S16). Thereby, the storage battery 22 is charged.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S15 that the degree of similarity is smaller than a certain value, that is, both are not constant (No in S15), the determination unit 38 determines the terminal side control unit 10 A non-match signal indicating that the two do not match is transmitted. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said non-coincidence signal performs the said warning process (S44).

  In the above description, the case where the mobile phone 1 includes all of the authentication image acquisition unit 14, the determination unit 38, and the imaging unit 18 has been described. When two are provided, the storage battery 22 need only be charged with the amount of power required to operate the two configurations.

  In the above description, when there is no remaining power stored in the storage battery 22 of the mobile phone 1, the connection detection unit 19 does not operate. In this case, the connection detection unit 19 may be operated by power supplied from the cradle 2. Further, the authentication process may be performed using the power supplied from the cradle 2, and charging may be performed when the authentication is correctly performed.

  In the above description, the configuration required for the authentication process is configured to be charged with operable power. For example, when the determination unit 38 determines in step S52 that the power stored in the storage battery 22 is small. The terminal-side control unit 10 may charge the storage battery 22 for a certain time.

  By the way, in the above description, an example in which the mobile phone 1 is provided with all the components (connection detection unit 19, authentication image acquisition unit 14, determination unit 38, and imaging unit 18) necessary for performing authentication processing is provided. Explains. However, the security system according to the present embodiment is not limited to the above. For example, the cradle 2 may be provided with a configuration necessary for performing the authentication process, and the cradle 2 and the portable system may be provided. A configuration in which a configuration necessary for authentication processing with the telephone 1 is distributed may be used. This will be described below.

  FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing another configuration of the security system according to the present embodiment. In the following description, the same components as those described above are denoted by the same member numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the security system includes the mobile phone 1 ′ and the cradle 2 ′. The cradle 2 'includes a cradle-side I / F unit 51, a cradle-side control unit 53 (control means), an external I / F unit 54, a power supply I / F unit 52 (charger), a power supply control unit 21, a timer. 13, a connection detection unit 19, an imaging unit 18, an image processing unit 16, an authentication image acquisition unit 14, a volatile memory 17, and a collation image recording device 15. The cradle side control unit 53 includes a determination unit 38. Note that the cradle side control unit 53 controls the operation and processing of each component included in the cradle 2, and issues a command for operating each component included in the mobile phone 1 'to the cradle side I / F. The data is transmitted to the mobile phone 1 ′ via the unit 51.

  On the other hand, the mobile phone 1 ′ includes a notification unit 11, a communication unit 12, an operation unit 24, a microphone 25, a storage battery 22, a remaining amount detection unit 23, a terminal side I / F unit 20, and a terminal side control unit 10. .

  In the security system, the authentication process is performed on the cradle 2 'side. For example, when performing warning processing and charging processing, the cradle-side control unit 53 performs the above-described processing using each component provided in the mobile phone 1 ′ via the terminal-side control unit 10. ing.

  Next, a description will be given of a security system in which a configuration necessary for performing authentication processing is distributed between the cradle 2 and the mobile phone 1.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing still another configuration of the security system according to the present exemplary embodiment. In the following description, the same components as those described above are denoted by the same member numbers, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The security system includes the mobile phone 1 ″ and a cradle 2 ″. The cradle 2 ″ includes a cradle side I / F unit 51, a cradle side control unit 53, an external I / F unit 54, a power supply I / F unit 52, an authentication image acquisition unit 14, and a connection detection unit 19. I have. Further, the cradle side control unit 53 includes a determination unit 38. The collation image recording apparatus 15 is connected via the external I / F unit 54. That is, the collation image recording device 15 is provided outside the cradle 2 ″ and is connected to the cradle 2 ″ via a wire. As will be described later, a plurality of pieces of authentication image data are recorded in the collation image recording device 15.

  On the other hand, the mobile phone 1 ″ includes a timer 13, an imaging unit 18, an image processing unit 16, a volatile memory 17, a notification unit 11, a communication unit 12, an operation unit 24, a microphone 25, a storage battery 22, and a remaining amount detection unit 23. The terminal side I / F unit 20 and the terminal side control unit 10 are provided. The mobile phone 1 includes a GPS (position information acquisition means) 60.

  The GPS 60 (Global Positioning System) is a device that can know the current position using a satellite.

  In the security system, when the connection detection unit 19 provided in the cradle 2 ″ detects that the cradle 2 and the mobile phone 1 are connected, the connection detection unit 19 includes the cradle side control unit 53. An authentication processing command is transmitted to the determination unit 38 and an image data acquisition command is issued to the imaging unit 18 of the mobile phone 1 ″ via the cradle side I / F unit 51.

The imaging unit 18 that has received the acquisition command performs imaging and acquires image data, and then transmits the image data to the determination unit 38 of the cradle ″ 2 via the terminal-side I / F unit 20. When the determination unit 38 acquires the image data, the determination unit 38 accesses the verification image recording device 15 via the external I / F unit 54 and acquires the authentication image data. Then, the authentication process based on the upper Symbol image data and the authentication image data.

Here, a process for determining the authentication image data for performing the authentication process based on the position information acquired by the GPS 60 when a plurality of the authentication image data is recorded will be described.
The security system may change the authentication image data to be compared with the image data based on the position information. Specifically, for example, if you are at home, use authentication image data in which “things” at home are recorded, and use authentication image data in which the face of the user is recorded when you are outside. As described above, the authentication image data to be used is changed according to the position information. This will be described below.

  FIG. 10 shows a data structure for explaining a table in which authentication image data recorded in the collation image recording device 15 is associated with position information. This table may be recorded in the collation image recording device 15, or may be recorded in other locations (for example, a recording device (not shown) of the cradle 2 ″). And as shown in FIG. 10, authentication image data and position information are linked | related. Specifically, for example, authentication image data A is associated with coordinates (0, 0), and authentication image data B is associated with coordinates (10, 20). In the table shown in FIG. 10, the position information is associated with the shooting conditions (for example, resolution, zoom magnification, and tilt angle / pan angle) in the imaging unit 18.

  Then, the determination unit 38 determines authentication image data to be used for the authentication process, based on position information where the mobile phone 1 ″ and the cradle 2 ″ are connected. This process will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining an authentication process using authentication image data determined based on position information.

  First, the connection detection unit 19 detects whether or not the mobile phone 1 ″ and the cradle 2 ″ are connected (S10).

  In step S 10, when it is detected that the mobile phone 1 ″ is connected (installed) to the cradle 2 ″ (Yes in S 10), the connection detection unit 19 includes the terminal-side control unit 10. An authentication command is issued to the determination unit 38. When the determination unit 38 receives the signal from the connection detection unit 19, the determination unit 38 operates the GPS 60 to acquire the current position information (S61). Next, the determination unit 38 operates the timer 13 to count the elapsed time from the time when the mobile phone 1 ″ and the cradle 2 ″ are connected (S40). In addition, the connection detection unit 19 issues a shooting process command to the imaging unit 18.

  Thereafter, image data is acquired in steps S11 to S12. The acquired image data is transmitted to the determination unit 38.

Next, the determination unit 38 acquires the image data acquires authentication image data corresponding to the acquired position information from the G PS60 (S62).

  Thereafter, the determination unit 38 compares the degree of similarity between the image data and the authentication image data (S14). In step S15, it is determined whether or not the degree of similarity is equal to or greater than a certain value. If the similarity is equal to or greater than a certain value, the cradle side control unit 53 performs the configuration of the cradle 2 ″. An arbitrary operation is permitted (S42).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S15 that the degree of similarity is smaller than a certain value, that is, both are not constant (No in S15), the determination unit 38 refers to the timer 13, It is determined whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed since the cellular phone 1 ″ and the cradle 2 ″ were connected (S43).

  If it is determined in step S43 that the predetermined time has elapsed (Yes in S43), the determination unit 38 indicates to the terminal-side control unit 10 that the two do not match. Send. And the terminal side control part 10 which received the said non-coincidence signal performs a warning process (S44).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S43 that the predetermined time has not elapsed (No in S43), the process returns to S41.

  Note that the table shown in FIG. 10 is also associated with the position information and the resolution of the image captured by the imaging unit 18 (that is, the imaging conditions in the imaging unit 18). In this case, the imaging unit 18 may acquire image data by changing the resolution based on position information where the mobile phone 1 ″ and the cradle 2 ″ are connected. Specifically, for example, when the user of the mobile phone 1 is at home, it is unlikely that the mobile phone 1 is used by a malicious third party. If the mobile phone 1 is outside (when the mobile phone 1 is outside), it may be used by a malicious third party, so that image data is acquired with high resolution in order to perform detailed authentication processing. Can do. In this case, the imaging unit 18 may acquire image data by changing the resolution with reference to the table shown in FIG. 10 according to the position information from the GPS 60.

  In the above security system, the permitted operation mode may be changed according to the type of authentication image data determined to match the image data. That is, depending on the authentication image data that matches the image data, only the charging process may be permitted or all the processes may be permitted.

  As described above, in the above description, the position information is associated with the shooting condition of the imaging unit 18 that acquires the image data, and the shooting condition is set according to the position information acquired by the GPS 60.

  As described above, the security system according to the present embodiment includes the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 that can be connected to the mobile phone 1, and the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected to each other. And a connection detection unit 19 for detecting that the mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected, and an authentication image recorded in the collation image recording device 15 in advance. The mobile phone 1 and the cradle 2 are connected by the authentication image acquisition unit 14 that acquires authentication image data that is data, the imaging unit 18 that captures image data for comparison with the authentication image data, and the connection detection unit 19. When it is detected that the image capturing unit 18 is operated, the image capturing unit 18 is operated to capture image data, and the image data is compared with the authentication image data. A determination unit 38 that determines whether or not the two match, and a processing unit that performs a predetermined process (for example, at least one of the power control unit 21, the communication unit 12, the notification unit 11, and the imaging unit 18). And a control unit (cradle side control unit 53 or terminal side control unit 10) for controlling the processing unit. Based on the determination result of the determination unit 38, the control unit performs processing by the processing unit. It is the structure which controls.

  According to said structure, when the said mobile telephone 1 is connected to the cradle 2, it acquires image data from the imaging part 18, and determines whether the said image data and authentication image data correspond. The operation of the processing unit is controlled based on the determination result of the determination unit 38.

  In other words, since the image data is acquired when the mobile phone 1 is connected to the cradle 2, by setting the authentication image data to image data that can be photographed only by a regular user, other users can use the image data. Even if acquired, it cannot be matched with the authentication image data. When the image data and the authentication image data do not match, it is possible to control the processing unit not to operate.

  Specifically, for example, when image data of a regular user's face is recorded as the authentication image data, for example, someone other than the regular user matches the image data with the authentication image data. I can't. Therefore, with the above configuration, only a specific user can be authenticated. The processing unit can be controlled to operate only when it is correctly authenticated.

  Thereby, by setting it as said structure, execution of the said predetermined process (process in a process part) by the malicious third party can be prevented. That is, only the rightful owner of the mobile phone 1 can be allowed to perform processing by the processing unit.

  In the security system according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 may include at least one of the collation image recording device 15 and the imaging unit 18.

  According to the above configuration, the mobile phone 1 is provided with at least one of the collation image recording device 15 and the imaging unit 18. Thereby, the structure of the cradle 2 can be simplified. For example, when the mobile phone 1 includes the imaging unit 18, the mobile phone 1 can be used as a digital camera.

  In the security system according to the present embodiment, the cradle 2 may include at least one of the verification image recording device 15 and the imaging unit 18.

  According to the above configuration, the cradle 2 is provided with at least one of the collation image recording device 15 and the imaging unit 18. Thereby, for example, it is not necessary to provide the authentication imaging unit 18 for the mobile phone 1 that does not need to include the imaging unit 18. Accordingly, since it is not necessary to add a configuration necessary for authentication to the mobile phone 1, the configuration of the mobile phone 1 can be simplified.

  In the security system according to the present embodiment, the processing unit includes (A) a charging process for the storage battery 22 included in the mobile phone 1, and (B) erasing, updating, and transferring data included in the mobile phone 1. Data processing that is at least one processing, (C) photographing processing using the imaging unit 18 included in the mobile phone 1, (D) installation, update, uninstallation, and activation of application software on the mobile phone 1 It may be configured to perform at least one of application processing and (E) locking or unlocking processing of the electronic lock included in the mobile phone 1.

The said process part can perform at least 1 process of said (A)-(E). Therefore, since the operation of the processing unit can be controlled according to the determination result of the determination unit 38, the processes (A) to (E) are permitted only to the rightful owner of the mobile phone 1, for example. can do. Of the processes (A) to (E), the data erasure process, the shooting process, the software uninstall process, the activation process, the electronic lock locking and unlocking process are reference examples, and Not included in the category.

  In the security system according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 includes a storage battery 22, and the cradle 2 includes a power control unit 21 that charges the storage battery 22. When it is determined that the image data and the authentication image data match, the control unit may control the power supply control unit 21 to charge the storage battery 22.

  According to said structure, the said power supply control part 21 is corresponded to a process part. When the determination unit 38 determines that the two match, the control unit permits charging of the storage battery 22 included in the mobile phone 1.

  That is, since it is possible to charge the storage battery 22 when it is authenticated that the both match, for example, only the rightful owner of the mobile phone 1 can be charged.

  The security system according to the present embodiment includes a remaining amount detection unit 23 that measures the capacity of the storage battery 22, and the mobile phone 1 includes at least one of the determination unit 38 and the imaging unit 18. When it is determined from the measurement result of the detection unit 23 that the electric capacity accumulated in the storage battery 22 is less than the amount necessary for operating at least one of the determination unit 38 and the imaging unit 18 included in the mobile phone 1, The control unit may be configured to control the power supply control unit 21 so as to charge only the amount necessary for operating the determination unit 38 and the imaging unit 18.

  The mobile phone 1 is provided with at least one of the determination unit 38 and the imaging unit 18, and the capacity of the storage battery 22 for driving the mobile phone 1 is necessary for operating the means provided in the mobile phone 1. If the amount is less than this amount, authentication cannot be performed.

According to the arrangement, to said storage battery 22, when there is no amount of power required to operate the upper Symbol judging unit 38 and the imaging unit 18, performing a charging so that the required amount of power ing. As a result, the authentication operation can be performed, and the mobile phone 1 cannot perform operations other than the authentication operation because it does not perform charging more than necessary.

  The security system according to the present embodiment further includes a timer 13 and a notification unit 11 that issues a warning to the outside, and within a predetermined time from the time when the first device and the second device are connected, When the determination unit 38 does not determine that the image data and the authentication image data match, the control unit may operate the notification unit 11 to issue a warning.

  According to the above configuration, a warning is issued when it is not determined that the image data and the authentication image data match within a certain time. As a result, when a malicious third party performs authentication processing, the image data and the authentication image data do not match, so a warning can be issued.

  In the security system according to the present embodiment, the communication system 12 further includes a communication unit 12 that communicates with an external device, and is determined by the determination unit 38 within a predetermined time from the time when the first device and the second device are connected. When it is not determined that the image data and the authentication image data match, the control unit may operate the communication unit 12 to notify a predetermined contact address of a warning.

  According to the above configuration, when it is determined that the image data and the authentication image data do not match within a certain time, the communication unit 12 is operated to notify that it does not match the predetermined contact address. Thereby, for example, the owner of the first device or the second device can be notified that the authentication has been performed. Therefore, the owner can know that the first device or the second device has been lost or stolen.

  In the security system according to the present embodiment, the control unit may operate the communication unit 12 to transmit the image data acquired by the imaging unit 18 to the predetermined contact address.

  According to said structure, the image data acquired by the imaging part 18 are sent together with a predetermined contact. Thereby, for example, when a malicious third party performs an authentication process and the image data and the authentication image data do not match, the image data captured by the imaging unit 18 is converted into the first device or the second device. Can be sent to the owner of the device. As a result, it is possible to effectively identify the malicious third party.

  In the security system according to the present embodiment, at least one of the first device and the second device includes the GPS 60 that acquires position information, and the resolution and specific position of image data captured by the imaging unit 18 Information may be associated, and the imaging unit 18 may acquire image data by changing the resolution based on positional information where the first device and the second device are connected. .

  The GPS 60 is, for example, for acquiring position information from a satellite, and specifically includes the GPS 60 and the like.

  According to the above configuration, when the image data is acquired, the resolution is changed according to the position information. Thereby, for example, when the user of the first device is at home, the possibility of being used by a malicious third party is low, so the image data is acquired at a low resolution, while the user is outside. In some cases, image data can be acquired at a high resolution. Thereby, the case where the authentication process is performed in detail and the case where the authentication process is simply performed can be selectively used depending on the position information.

  In the security system according to the present embodiment, at least one of the first device and the second device includes a GPS 60 that acquires position information, and the verification image recording device 15 includes a plurality of authentication image data. Based on the position information where the first device and the second device are connected, the determination unit 38 acquires the image data acquired by the imaging unit 18 and is recorded in association with the specific position information. The authentication image data to be compared with may be determined.

  For example, when the authentication image data is image data based on an object such as a figurine, image data corresponding to the authentication image data using the imaging unit 18 depending on the position where the first device and the second device exist. May not be available.

  According to the above configuration, the authentication image data used for authentication is determined based on the position information. Therefore, depending on the position where the first device and the second device exist, it is possible to solve the problem that image data corresponding to the authentication image data cannot be acquired, and authentication can be performed more reliably.

  Further, the security system according to the present embodiment includes a collation image recording device 15 for registering image data and an imaging for capturing an image in a security system including the cradle 2 and the mobile phone 1 corresponding to the cradle 2. And image data registered in the collation image recording device 15 in response to installation of the mobile phone 1 in the cradle 2, image data captured by the imaging unit 18, and If the two match each other, the mode may be shifted to an arbitrary mode.

By setting it as said structure, when setting the mobile telephone 1 in the cradle 2, an image | photograph is taken and it can transfer to arbitrary modes by performing image authentication. Specifically, if the result of image authentication is not possible, charging is not performed, so that it is effective for repeated malicious charging by third parties to prevent the decryption of the security code and the leakage of data. . If the external interface provided in the cradle 2 is connected to another device such as a personal computer or a server, it is possible to update, backup, and delete data in the mobile phone 1 after image authentication. Can be improved. Also, the electronic lock may be locked / unlocked. In addition, when the imaging device and the collation image recording device 15 are mounted on the mobile phone 1, image authentication can be executed in the mobile phone 1, so it is necessary to bring the dedicated cradle 2 to the outside. No. Further, the security system according to the present embodiment may be configured such that the cradle 2 further includes at least one of the collation image recording device 15 and the imaging unit 18. Further, the security system according to the present embodiment may be configured such that the mobile phone 1 further includes at least one of the collation image recording device 15 and the imaging unit 18. Further, the security system according to the present embodiment further includes the charging mode, data erasure, data update, data transfer, data input, shooting mode, application activation, application software installation and update, The configuration may include uninstalling application software and locking / unlocking electronic lock. Of these, data erasure, shooting mode, software uninstallation, application activation, electronic lock locking and unlocking are reference examples, and are not included in the scope of the present invention. Further, in the security system according to the present embodiment, the mobile phone 1 further includes the storage battery 22, the mode to be transferred is the charging mode, and the imaging unit 18 and the verification image recording device 15 are verified. For example, when the remaining battery capacity of the storage battery 22 is not sufficient, a configuration for performing a minimum charge for collating the imaging unit 18 and the collation image recording device 15 may be used. The security system according to the present embodiment is further configured to supply power to the mobile phone 1 for the cradle 2 to collate the imaging unit 18 and the collation image recording device 15. Also good. The security system according to the present embodiment further includes a determination unit 38 that determines that the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2, a timer 13 that counts time and stores a specific time, An alarm unit 11 that issues an alarm, and when the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2, the timer 13 counts the time, and before the time stored in the timer 13 is reached, the collation image recording device 15 When the image data registered in the image data and the image data captured by the imaging unit 18 do not match, the notification unit 11 may issue a warning.

  By providing the security system with the timer 13 and the notification unit 11, it is possible to determine the elapse of time since the mobile phone 1 was installed in the cradle 2, and to issue a warning if authentication is not performed within a certain time. Good. The warning at this time may be a means such as sound, light, or display. In addition, the security system includes a communication unit 12 that communicates with other devices, and by registering a contact address such as an e-mail address or a telephone number, the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2 within a predetermined time. If the user is not authenticated, the contact may be notified. At that time, it is also possible to transmit an image photographed by the imaging device to a contact address.

  That is, the security system according to the present embodiment further includes a determination unit 38 that determines that the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2, a timer 13 that counts time and stores a specific time, A communication control unit 36 that stores a specific contact and a communication unit 12 that communicates with other devices. When the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2, the timer 13 counts time, and the timer 13 If the image data registered in the collation image recording device 15 and the image data photographed by the imaging unit 18 do not match before reaching the stored time, they are stored in the communication control unit 36. The contact may be notified using the communication unit 12. Further, the security system according to the present embodiment may further be configured to send image data captured by the imaging unit 18 when notifying the contact information. The security system according to the present embodiment further includes a determination unit 38 that determines that the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2 and a GPS 60, and the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2. Then, the structure which selects the mode which transfers according to the positional information acquired by the said GPS60 may be sufficient.

  The security system according to the present embodiment further includes a determination unit 38 that determines that the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2 and a GPS 60, and the mobile phone 1 is installed in the cradle 2. Then, the configuration in which the object to be imaged and compared by the imaging unit 18 from the image data registered in the collation image recording device 15 may be changed according to the position information acquired by the GPS 60.

In this way, the security system is always paired with a terminal (mobile phone 1) when charging compared to the conventional configuration in which an ID code is transferred between the terminal and the cradle 2 for authentication. There is no need to prepare Cradle 2. Therefore, for example, it is no longer necessary to bring the cradle 2 even when on the road such as a business trip or a trip. Also, by associating a plurality of authentication image data with a plurality of transition modes or applications, a different mode or application is activated depending on the authentication target. It is also possible to do.

  In addition, at least one position information acquisition unit such as GPS 60 and RFID is provided to switch the operation mode or application permitted depending on the place (the place where the cradle 2 and the mobile phone 1 are connected), or to select the object to be photographed. By switching, for example, a wall or a ceiling can be an authentication target at home or office, and a timer 13 or a ring can be an authentication target when away from home, thereby improving security and convenience.

  In addition, by making it impossible to view the registered authentication data, it is possible to prevent a third party from repeatedly misusing and charging when the mobile phone 1 is lost.

  Further, when a plurality of pieces of authentication image data are recorded in the collation image recording device 15, each of the plurality of pieces of authentication image data and a processing unit (notification unit 11 and / or power supply I / F unit) In association with the process, it is stored in the collation image recording device 15, and the determination unit 38 determines that both (the image data and the authentication image data) match (the matching condition is satisfied). The processing in the processing means associated with the authenticated image data may be performed.

  Thereby, for example, when it is determined that the authentication image data indicating the home and the acquired image data satisfy the matching condition, charging and data backup are performed and the matching condition with other authentication image data is satisfied. If it is determined, only charging can be realized.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope shown in the claims. That is, embodiments obtained by combining technical means appropriately changed within the scope of the claims are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

  Finally, each block of the security system may be configured by hardware logic, or may be realized by software using a CPU as follows.

That is, the security system includes a CPU (central processing unit) that executes instructions of a control program that realizes each function, a ROM (read only memory) that stores the program, a RAM (random access memory) that expands the program, A storage device (recording medium) such as a memory for storing the program and various data is provided. An object of the present invention is a recording medium on which a program code (execution format program, intermediate code program, source program) of a control program of the security system, which is software that realizes the above-described functions, is recorded so as to be readable by a computer . is supplied to the upper SL security system may read and execute the program code the computer (or CPU or MPU) is recorded in the recording medium.

  Examples of the recording medium include a tape system such as a magnetic tape and a cassette tape, a magnetic disk such as a floppy (registered trademark) disk / hard disk, and an optical disk such as a CD-ROM / MO / MD / DVD / CD-R. Card system such as IC card, IC card (including memory card) / optical card, or semiconductor memory system such as mask ROM / EPROM / EEPROM / flash ROM.

  The security system may be configured to be connectable to a communication network, and the program code may be supplied via the communication network. The communication network is not particularly limited. For example, the Internet, intranet, extranet, LAN, ISDN, VAN, CATV communication network, virtual private network, telephone line network, mobile communication network, satellite communication. A net or the like is available. Further, the transmission medium constituting the communication network is not particularly limited. For example, even in the case of wired such as IEEE 1394, USB, power line carrier, cable TV line, telephone line, ADSL line, etc., infrared rays such as IrDA and remote control, Bluetooth ( (Registered trademark), 802.11 wireless, HDR, mobile phone 1 network, satellite line, terrestrial digital network, and the like can also be used. The present invention can also be realized in the form of a computer data signal embedded in a carrier wave in which the program code is embodied by electronic transmission.

  Thus, in this specification, the means does not necessarily mean physical means, but includes cases where the functions of the means are realized by software. Further, the function of one means may be realized by two or more physical means, or the functions of two or more means may be realized by one physical means.

  The security system according to the present invention is applied, for example, to an application in which authentication is performed when a mobile phone and a cradle are connected, and in particular, authentication is performed when a mobile phone with a camera or a digital camera and a cradle are connected. Suitable for use.

It is a block diagram explaining the schematic structure of the security system concerning this Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the authentication process in the said security system. It is a flowchart explaining the recording process of authentication image data. It is a flowchart explaining the other recording process of authentication image data. It is a flowchart explaining the authentication process which continues determination of both said similarity within a fixed time. It is a flowchart explaining another authentication process. It is a flowchart explaining the charging process which performs an authentication process after charging the electric power required for a mobile telephone to perform an authentication process. It is a block diagram which shows the other structure of the security system concerning this Embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the further another structure of the security system concerning this Embodiment. It is a data structure explaining a table in which authentication image data recorded in a collation image recording device and position information are associated with each other. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the authentication process using the authentication image data determined based on position information.

1 Mobile phone (first device; electronic equipment)
2 Cradle (second device)
10 Terminal side control unit (control means)
11 Notification section (notification means, processing means)
12 Communication unit (communication means)
13 Timer 14 Authentication image acquisition unit (authentication image acquisition means)
15 Verification image recording device (authentication image recording device)
16 Image processing unit 17 Volatile memory 18 Imaging unit (imaging means)
19 Connection detector (connection detector)
20 Terminal side I / F part 21 Power supply control part (processing means)
22 Storage battery (secondary battery)
23 Remaining amount detection unit (capacity measuring means)
24 Operation unit 25 Microphone 31 Speaker 32 Light emitting unit 33 Display unit 34 Display device 35 Display driver 36 Communication control unit 37 Communication I / F unit 38 Determination unit (determination means)
51 Cradle side I / F part 52 Power supply I / F part (charger, processing means)
53 Cradle side control unit (control means)
54 External I / F section 60 GPS (position information acquisition means)

Claims (17)

A security that includes a first device and a second device that can be connected to the first device, and can perform a predetermined process by connecting the first device and the second device. A system,
Detecting means for detecting that the first device and the second device are connected;
Authentication image acquisition means for acquiring authentication image data, which is image data for authentication recorded in advance in the authentication image recording device;
Imaging means for capturing image data for comparison with the authentication image data;
When the detection unit detects that the first device and the second device are connected, the image pickup unit is operated to capture image data, and the image data is compared with the authentication image data. Determining means for determining whether or not both satisfy a predetermined matching condition;
And processing means for performing the predetermined processing,
Control means for controlling processing by the processing means based on a determination result of the determination means;
Position information acquisition means for acquiring position information indicating the current position of the first device or the second device,
In the authentication image recording device, a plurality of authentication image data is recorded in association with specific position information,
The determination means includes the authentication image data corresponding to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the detection means detects a connection between the first device and the second device, and the imaging means A security system characterized by comparing acquired image data .   The security system according to claim 1, wherein the first device is an electronic device, and the second device is a cradle.   The security system according to claim 2, wherein the electronic device includes at least one of the authentication image recording device and an imaging unit.   The security system according to claim 2, wherein the cradle includes at least one of the authentication image recording device and an imaging unit. The processing means includes (A) a charging process for a secondary battery included in the electronic device, (B) at least a process for updating data stored in the electronic apparatus via the cradle , and a process for transferring the data. data processing is one of the processing, and, (D) a process of installing the application software to the electronic device through the cradle, and the application process at least one process among the processes to update, at least one of 3. The security system according to claim 2, wherein one process is performed. The electronic device includes a secondary battery,
The cradle includes a charger for charging the secondary battery,
When it is determined by the determination means that the image data and the authentication image data match, the control means controls the charger so as to charge the secondary battery. The security system according to claim 2. Comprising capacity measuring means for measuring the remaining amount of electric power stored in the secondary battery,
The electronic device includes at least one of the determination unit and the imaging unit,
When it is determined that the remaining amount measured by the capacity measuring unit is less than the amount of power required to operate at least one of the determining unit and the imaging unit included in the electronic device, the control unit includes the determining unit and 7. The security system according to claim 6, wherein the charger is controlled so as to charge only an amount of electric power necessary for operating the imaging means. And a timer
An informing means for issuing a warning to the outside,
When it is determined by the determination means that the image data and the authentication image data do not satisfy the matching condition within a predetermined time from the time when the first device and the second device are connected, 2. The security system according to claim 1, wherein the control unit issues a warning by operating the notification unit. Furthermore, a communication means for communicating with an external device is provided,
When it is determined by the determination means that the image data and the authentication image data do not satisfy the matching condition within a predetermined time from the time when the first device and the second device are connected, 9. The security system according to claim 8, wherein the control means operates the communication means to notify a warning to a predetermined contact address.   10. The security system according to claim 9, wherein the control means operates the communication means to transmit the image data acquired by the imaging means to the predetermined contact address. The specific position information is associated with the predetermined processing by the processing means,
The control means causes the processing means to execute processing according to the position information acquired by the position information acquiring means when the first device and the second device are connected. Item 2. The security system according to item 1. (A) the matching condition, (B) the zoom magnification at the time of shooting by the image pickup means, and (C) at least one of the tilt angle or the pan angle at the time of shooting by the image pickup means are associated with the specific position information,
The image pickup means includes a resolution, a zoom magnification, and a tilt of image data to be acquired according to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the first device and the second device are connected. 2. The security system according to claim 1, wherein the image data is acquired by changing at least one of a corner and a pan angle. Each of the plurality of authentication image data is recorded in the authentication image recording device in association with the processing operation in the processing means,
2. The security system according to claim 1, wherein the control means performs processing by processing means associated with authentication image data determined to satisfy the predetermined matching condition. A control program for a security system for operating the security system according to any one of claims 1 to 13 , for causing a computer to function as each of the above-described means. The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the control program of Claim 14 . An electronic device that performs predetermined processing in a state connected to a cradle,
Detecting means for detecting that the device and the cradle are connected;
Authentication image acquisition means for acquiring authentication image data which is image data for authentication recorded in advance in the authentication image recording device;
Imaging means for capturing image data for comparison with the authentication image data;
When the detection means detects that the own apparatus and the cradle are connected, the image pickup means is operated to take image data, and the image data and the authentication image data are compared to determine whether both are predetermined. Determining means for determining whether or not the matching condition is satisfied;
Processing means for performing the predetermined processing;
Control means for controlling processing by the processing means based on a determination result of the determination means;
Including position information acquisition means for acquiring position information indicating the current position of the own device,
In the authentication image recording device, a plurality of authentication image data is recorded in association with specific position information,
The determination means includes the authentication image data according to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the detection means detects a connection between the own apparatus and the cradle, and the image data acquired by the imaging means. An electronic device characterized by comparing . A cradle that performs predetermined processing while connected to an electronic device,
Detection means for detecting that the device is connected to the electronic device;
Authentication image acquisition means for acquiring authentication image data which is image data for authentication recorded in advance in the authentication image recording device;
Imaging means for capturing image data for comparison with the authentication image data;
When the detection unit detects that the device is connected to the electronic device, the imaging unit is operated to capture image data, and the image data is compared with the authentication image data. Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined matching condition is satisfied;
Processing means for performing the predetermined processing;
Control means for controlling processing by the processing means based on a determination result of the determination means;
Including position information acquisition means for acquiring position information indicating the current position of the own device,
In the authentication image recording device, a plurality of authentication image data is recorded in association with specific position information,
The determination means includes the authentication image data corresponding to the position information acquired by the position information acquisition means when the detection means detects the connection between the device and the electronic device, and the image data acquired by the imaging means. A cradle characterized by comparing with .

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