WO2018074057A1

WO2018074057A1 - Information processing device, information processing system, information processing method, and program

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Publication number: WO2018074057A1
Application number: PCT/JP2017/030236
Authority: WO
Inventors: 耕太相澤; 紘一作本; 直人坪井; 直也佐塚; 美和市川; 祐平滝
Original assignee: ソニー株式会社
Priority date: 2016-10-21
Filing date: 2017-08-24
Publication date: 2018-04-26

Abstract

[Problem] To make it possible to associate configuration information with more appropriate users. [Solution] Provided is an information processing device comprising: an acquisition unit that, when biometric authentication is successful at a first time point, acquires personal configuration information in which configuration information at the first time point for a device used by the biometrically authenticated target user is associated with information of said target user; and a storage unit that stores the personal configuration information.

Description

Information processing apparatus, information processing system, information processing method, and program

The present disclosure relates to an information processing apparatus, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a program.

In recent years, biometric authentication technology has been utilized in various devices or systems. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for adding a fingerprint authentication function to various devices.

Also, a technology has been developed in which information on settings made by the target user of biometric authentication on the device and information on the target user are stored in association with each other. For example, when a user logs in to a computer by biometric authentication, changes the setting of the computer, and logs out, the computer stores the setting information of the own device and the user information in association with each other. Thereby, when the user logs in to the computer again, the user can use the computer in a state in which the setting changed last time is reflected.

Japanese Patent No. 39951920

However, in the above technique, setting information may not be associated with an appropriate user. For example, it is assumed that the user B changes the setting of the computer and logs out after the user A logs in to the computer by biometric authentication and changes the setting of the computer and is not logged out. In this case, the setting information changed by the user B is associated with the user A. That is, when the user A logs in to the computer again, the computer is in a state in which the setting changed by the user B last time is reflected. Therefore, the user A is required to set the computer again.

Therefore, the present disclosure has been made in view of the above, and the present disclosure provides a new and improved information processing apparatus, information processing system, and information processing method capable of associating setting information with a more appropriate user. And provide programs.

According to the present disclosure, when the biometric authentication at the first time is successful, the personal information in which the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information on the target user. An information processing apparatus is provided that includes an acquisition unit that acquires setting information and a storage unit that stores the personal setting information.

Further, according to the present disclosure, the authentication unit that performs biometric authentication, and when the biometric authentication at the first time is successful, the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication, and the An information processing system is provided that includes a generation unit that generates personal setting information associated with target user information, an acquisition unit that acquires the personal setting information, and a storage unit that stores the personal setting information. The

Further, according to the present disclosure, when the biometric authentication at the first time is successful, the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information on the target user. There is provided an information processing method executed by a computer, the method including obtaining personal setting information and storing the personal setting information.

Further, according to the present disclosure, when the biometric authentication at the first time is successful, the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information on the target user. A program for causing a computer to acquire the personal setting information and to store the personal setting information is provided.

As described above, according to the present disclosure, setting information can be associated with a more appropriate user.

Note that the above effects are not necessarily limited, and any of the effects shown in the present specification, or other effects that can be grasped from the present specification, together with or in place of the above effects. May be played.

It is a figure showing the composition of the information processing system concerning one embodiment of this indication. It is a figure which shows the structure of the key terminal which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the external appearance of the key terminal which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the motor vehicle which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structure of the server which concerns on this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the registration operation | movement of user information. It is a sequence diagram which shows the operation | movement which accumulate | stores personal setting information. It is a sequence diagram which shows the operation | movement which reflects personal setting information. It is a figure showing an image in case this indication is applied to a bathroom environment. It is a figure showing an image in case this indication is applied to ATM. It is a figure showing an image in case this indication is applied to a telephone. It is a figure showing an image in case this indication is applied to AV equipment. It is a figure showing an image in case this indication is applied to PC. It is a figure showing an image in case this indication is applied to a sports related device. It is a figure which shows the hardware block diagram of the key terminal which concerns on this embodiment, a motor vehicle, and a server.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, in this specification and drawing, about the component which has the substantially same function structure, duplication description is abbreviate | omitted by attaching | subjecting the same code | symbol.

The description will be made in the following order.
1. 1. Overview of information processing system 2. Device configuration Operation of apparatus 4. Modification 5 Application example 6. Hardware configuration Others 8. Conclusion

<1. Overview of Information Processing System>
The background of the present disclosure has been described above. Next, an overview of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIG.

(1-1. Overview of information processing system)
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1, the information processing system according to this embodiment includes a key terminal 100, an automobile 200, and a server 300. Here, the key terminal 100 is a device used for unlocking the door of the automobile 200, starting or stopping the engine, and the like. Each device can perform wireless communication with each other.

The information processing system according to the present embodiment can associate the setting information of the automobile 200 with a more appropriate user. In addition, when the user uses the automobile 200 again, the information processing system according to the present embodiment can reflect the setting corresponding to the user in the automobile 200. That is, the user can use the automobile 200 that has already been set without performing the setting each time the automobile 200 is used. A method for realizing this function will be described in detail below.

Further, the information processing system according to the present embodiment can be various systems. For example, the information processing system according to the present embodiment may be a car sharing system. For example, the key terminal 100 and the automobile 200 may be apparatuses shared by users, and the server 300 may be an apparatus installed in a parking lot where the automobile 200 is parked and stored. Further, the information processing system according to the present embodiment may be a rental car system. For example, the key terminal 100 and the car 200 may be devices lent to a user, and the server 300 may be a device installed at a rental car company's store.

Further, the information processing system according to the present embodiment may be a personal automobile system. For example, the key terminal 100 and the automobile 200 are personal belongings, and the server 300 may not be provided. Here, in this specification, an information processing system including the key terminal 100, the automobile 200, and the server 300 will be described, but some devices are not provided as in a personal automobile system. May be. A new device may be added. For example, a device such as a one-day passport (not shown; a device that lends to a user with a time limit) or the like may be added, and may be responsible for some functions of the key terminal 100, the automobile 200, or the server 300.

Further, the information processing system according to the present embodiment may be a system not related to the automobile 200, and the present disclosure may be applied to any apparatus or system. For example, the present disclosure relates to equipment related to a building such as a residence, an ATM (Automated / Automatic Teller Machine), a telephone, an AV (Audio Visual) device, a PC (Personal Computer), a game machine or a sports related device, or the like It may be applied to a system. An application example of the present disclosure will be described later. Moreover, in this specification, the example in case the information processing system which concerns on this embodiment is a car sharing system is mainly demonstrated.

In this specification, an example in which fingerprint authentication is used for the authentication process is mainly described, but biometric authentication other than fingerprint authentication may be used for the authentication process. For example, vein authentication, iris authentication, voiceprint authentication, face authentication, or the like may be used for the authentication process.

Further, the setting information of the automobile 200 according to the present embodiment is arbitrary information related to the setting of the automobile 200. For example, the setting information may include information related to settings such as a seat position, a steering wheel position, a mirror position (in-vehicle mirror), and an air conditioning temperature, which are information related to the in-vehicle environment. In addition, the setting information is information relating to the environment outside the vehicle, such as a mirror position (mirror outside the vehicle), an exterior of the automobile 200 (color, pattern, mark, etc.), an electrical decoration installed as an exterior, a headlamp (high beam assist, etc.), It may include information on settings such as taillights, displays (assuming advertising vehicles equipped with displays, etc.), etc. Further, the setting information may be information related to setting of an external device related to the automobile 200. For example, the setting information includes information related to settings of a car navigation device (home information registration information, company information registration information, favorite spot registration information, etc.), a device that notifies that only a child is in the car 200, and the like. May be included. In particular, information other than the setting for the purpose of crime prevention may be included for a device that notifies that only a child is in the car 200. For example, setting information related to safety (for example, setting information related to a function for notifying temperature information in the vehicle) may be included. Further, the setting information may include information regarding the display method. For example, the setting information may include information regarding whether to display on a display, whether to display on a reader device capable of NFC (Near Field Communication), and the like.

(1-2. Overview of Key Terminal 100)
As described above, the key terminal 100 according to the present embodiment is a device used for unlocking the door of the automobile 200, starting or stopping the engine, and the like. The key terminal 100 has a function of performing authentication. More specifically, the key terminal 100 has a configuration for acquiring fingerprint information at a portion where the user's finger contacts when the user holds the key terminal 100. The key terminal 100 can perform authentication processing by acquiring the user's fingerprint information when the user holds the key terminal 100 and comparing it with the user's fingerprint information registered in advance.

Further, the key terminal 100 has a function of acquiring setting information of the automobile 200. More specifically, the key terminal 100 performs authentication after the user drives the automobile 200 or changes the setting of the automobile 200. For example, when the user performs an operation of twisting the key terminal 100 inserted in the automobile 200 to stop the engine, the key terminal 100 acquires the user's fingerprint information and performs authentication. When the authentication is successful, the key terminal 100 transmits request information for requesting the setting information to the automobile 200 and receives the setting information from the automobile 200. As a result, the key terminal 100 can acquire setting information at the time when the authentication is successful (hereinafter, also referred to as “first time” for convenience) after the user has set the car 200. .

Further, the key terminal 100 has a function of storing the acquired setting information in association with the user to be authenticated. More specifically, the key terminal 100 associates the setting information at the first time point received from the automobile 200 with the information for identifying the user to be authenticated, and the information after the association (hereinafter referred to as convenience). (Referred to as “personal setting information”). In the present embodiment, unlike the conventional access control system using fingerprint authentication, it is not necessary to determine whether or not the user can use the function or service of the automobile 200 by fingerprint authentication before the user starts using the function or service of the automobile 200. Since it is only necessary to acquire fingerprint information only when it is desired to store the setting information in association with the target user information after using the functions and services of the automobile 200, particularly the extra effort before starting the use of the functions and services of the automobile 200 There is an advantage that becomes unnecessary.

With the above function, the information processing system can store the setting information of the automobile 200 in association with a more appropriate user. More specifically, for example, after the user A sits in the driver's seat and changes the setting of the automobile 200, the user A is not authenticated (for example, the engine is not stopped). In the case where the user B sits in the driver's seat instead of driving the car 200 or changing the setting and authentication is performed thereafter (for example, when the engine is stopped), the information processing system The setting information is associated with the information of user B instead of user A. Here, when the user B finishes using the automobile 200, various settings of the automobile 200 are considered to be settings suitable for the user B. Therefore, the information processing system can associate the setting information with a more appropriate user.

The key terminal 100 also performs authentication at a time point before the user drives the car 200 or changes settings (hereinafter also referred to as “second time point” for convenience), and at the first time point. The personal setting information may be stored only when the user targeted for authentication and the user targeted for authentication at the second time point are the same. For example, the key terminal 100 performs authentication (authentication at the second time point) when the user gets into the automobile 200 and starts the engine, and also performs authentication (first authentication) when the user stops the engine after changing the setting of the automobile 200. (Authentication at time 1). The key terminal 100 may store the personal setting information only when both the authentication at the first time point and the authentication at the second time point are successful and the target users of both authentications are the same.

Thereby, the information processing system can further improve the accuracy of the association between the setting information and the user information. This is because when the fingerprint acquired when the engine is started and the fingerprint acquired when the engine is stopped are the same user's fingerprints, a plurality of users did not drive the car 200, but a single user driven the car 200. This is because the possibility increases. In the following, a method in which the key terminal 100 associates the setting information with the information of the target user to be authenticated at the first time point will be described.

Furthermore, the key terminal 100 has a function of transmitting personal setting information to the server 300. More specifically, the key terminal 100 transmits personal setting information to the server 300 so that the server 300 can store the personal setting information.

In addition, when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, the key terminal 100 has a function of reflecting the setting performed last time on the car 200. More specifically, the key terminal 100 acquires the personal setting information from the server 300 when authentication is successful at a time point (second time point) before the user drives the car 200 or changes the setting. Then, the personal setting information can be transmitted to the automobile 200. Thereby, the automobile 200 can reflect the setting performed last time using the personal setting information.

Here, the various processes of the key terminal 100 described above can be appropriately performed by the automobile 200 or the server 300. For example, processing related to authentication, association of setting information and user information (generation of personal setting information), and transmission of personal setting information to the car 200 may be performed by the car 200 or the server 300 as appropriate. Details will be described in “4. Modifications”.

The key terminal 100 may not be a key-shaped terminal inserted into the automobile 200. For example, the key terminal 100 may be an information device such as a smartphone, a dongle, or a card equipped with an IC (Integrated Circuit) chip.

(1-3. Outline of automobile 200)
The automobile 200 according to the present embodiment manages setting information changed by the user. More specifically, when the user changes the seat position, the steering wheel position, the mirror position, the air conditioning temperature, the setting of the car navigation device, etc., the automobile 200 stores these setting information. In addition, the automobile 200 may store driving information. More specifically, the automobile 200 may store information on the route, speed (average speed, etc.), required time to the destination, and the like.

In addition, the automobile 200 has a function of transmitting setting information. More specifically, after the user drives the car 200 or changes the setting of the car 200, when the key terminal 100 succeeds in authentication and transmits request information, the car 200 sets the key terminal 100. Send information. Further, when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, the automobile 200 can receive the personal setting information from the key terminal 100. Thereby, when the user drives the automobile 200, the automobile 200 can reflect the setting performed by the user last time. In this way, when the personal setting information is transferred from the stored key terminal 100, the setting performed last time is performed even when the user uses another car 200 stored at a different location from the previous time. Can be reflected.

(1-4. Overview of Server 300)
The server 300 according to the present embodiment has a function of storing personal setting information. More specifically, the server 300 can receive personal setting information from the key terminal 100 and store the personal setting information after the user uses the car sharing system. The server 300 has a function of storing user information. More specifically, the server 300 can store information such as user fingerprint information, name, address, and contact information (hereinafter referred to as “user information” for convenience).

The server 300 has a function of sharing personal setting information or user information with other servers 300. More specifically, the server 300 can transmit personal setting information or user information stored in its own device to a server 300 (not shown) at another site connected by a network. Thus, since the other server 300 can acquire the personal setting information or the user information, for example, even when the user uses another car 200 stored in a base different from the previous time, this is performed the previous time. The settings can be reflected.

Here, the various processes of the server 300 described above can be appropriately performed by the key terminal 100 or the automobile 200. For example, processing relating to storage of personal setting information and sharing of personal setting information may be performed by the key terminal 100 or the automobile 200 as appropriate. Details will be described in “4. Modifications”.

<2. Configuration of device>
The overview of the information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above. Next, the configuration of each device of the information processing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

(2-1. Configuration of Key Terminal 100)
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the key terminal 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the key terminal 100 according to the present embodiment includes a communication unit 110, a control unit 120, an input unit 130, a storage unit 140, and a light emitting unit 150. The control unit 120 includes a personal setting processing unit 121 and an authentication processing unit 122, the input unit 130 includes a fingerprint information input unit 131 and a button input unit 132, and the storage unit 140 includes a personal information processing unit. A setting storage unit 141 and an authentication storage unit 142 are provided. The communication unit 110 also functions as a providing unit, the control unit 120 also functions as an acquisition unit, and the fingerprint information input unit 131 also functions as a fingerprint information acquisition unit.

FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of the key terminal 100 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, the fingerprint information input unit 131 is provided at a position where the finger touches when the user holds the key terminal 100. Further, a plurality of button input units 132 may be provided, or only one button input unit 132 may be provided. Although not shown in FIG. 2, a portion where the key terminal 100 is inserted into the cylinder is referred to as an insertion portion 160.

(Communication unit 110)
Communication unit 110 communicates with automobile 200 or server 300. More specifically, when authentication by the authentication processing unit 122 succeeds after the user changes the setting of the automobile 200, the communication unit 110 includes a signal including request information to acquire setting information from the automobile 200. Is transmitted to the automobile 200. Thereafter, the communication unit 110 receives a signal including the setting information from the automobile 200, and after the personal setting processing unit 121 generates the personal setting information by associating the setting information with the user information, the signal including the personal setting information. Is transmitted to the server 300.

In addition, when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, the communication unit 110 uses the fingerprint to acquire the personal setting information and the user information from the server 300 when the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information. A signal including information and request information is transmitted to server 300. Thereafter, communication unit 110 receives a signal including personal setting information from server 300 and transmits a signal including the personal setting information to automobile 200.

Further, when user information including fingerprint information is registered using an information device such as a smartphone when the user uses the car sharing system for the first time, the communication unit 110 receives the user information from the information device such as a smartphone.

The communication method performed by the communication unit 110 with the automobile 200 or the server 300 is arbitrary. For example, cellular communication, communication via a wireless LAN, infrared communication, communication using visible light such as an LED transmitted from the light emitting unit 150, electrical communication or sound waves via the insertion unit 160 (sonic waves or ultrasonic waves in the audible band) Etc.) may be used. In this specification, a case where wireless communication such as cellular communication or wireless LAN is used is described as an example.

(Personal setting processing unit 121)
The personal setting processing unit 121 performs processing related to personal setting information. More specifically, after the user changes the setting of the automobile 200, if the authentication by the authentication processing unit 122 is successful, the personal setting processing unit 121 sends request information to obtain setting information from the automobile 200. A signal including the generated signal is generated, and the communication unit 110 is caused to transmit the signal. Thereafter, when the setting information is received by the communication unit 110, the personal setting processing unit 121 generates personal setting information by associating the information of the user to be authenticated with the setting information, and stores the personal setting information in the personal setting storage. Stored in the unit 141. When the user performs an operation for transmitting the personal setting information, the personal setting processing unit 121 generates a signal including the personal setting information and controls the communication unit 110 to transmit the signal to the server 300. Send it. Thereafter, the personal setting processing unit 121 may delete the personal setting information from the personal setting storage unit 141. Thereby, the personal setting processing unit 121 can reduce the possibility of leakage of personal setting information. Here, the operation for transmitting the personal setting information is arbitrary. For example, the operation for transmitting the personal setting information may be an operation in which the user presses the button input unit 132 or the like.

When the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, when the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the user's fingerprint information, the personal setting processing unit 121 acquires the personal setting information and the user information from the server 300. Therefore, a signal including the fingerprint information and request information is generated, and the communication unit 110 is controlled to transmit the signal to the server 300. Thereafter, when the communication unit 110 receives a signal including personal setting information and user information from the server 300, the personal setting processing unit 121 stores the information in the storage unit 140. Then, the personal setting processing unit 121 generates a signal including personal setting information, and controls the communication unit 110 to transmit the signal to the automobile 200.

(Authentication processor 122)
The authentication processing unit 122 performs processing related to fingerprint authentication. More specifically, when the user uses the car sharing system for the first time, when the communication unit 110 receives user information including fingerprint information from an information device such as a smartphone, the authentication processing unit 122 authenticates the information. The data is stored in the storage unit 142. When the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user, the authentication processing unit 122 performs authentication processing by comparing with the fingerprint information stored in the authentication storage unit 142.

(Fingerprint information input unit 131)
The fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires fingerprint information. More specifically, as described with reference to FIG. 3, the fingerprint information input unit 131 is provided at a position where the user touches the finger when holding the key terminal 100, and when the user touches the finger. Get fingerprint information. Here, the method by which the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires fingerprint information is arbitrary. For example, the fingerprint information input unit 131 includes a capacitive fingerprint sensor that senses the amount of charge, a thermal fingerprint sensor that senses heat, or an optical fingerprint sensor that analyzes the pattern of a captured fingerprint. It can be realized by various types of fingerprint sensors.

(Button input unit 132)
The button input unit 132 performs input processing when pressed by the user. More specifically, as described with reference to FIG. 3, one or more button input units 132 are provided on the surface of the key terminal 100 and perform various input processes when pressed by the user. For example, the button input unit 132 may function as a trigger when the key terminal 100 transmits personal setting information to the server 300. In this case, the button input unit 132 detects that the user has pressed the button input unit 132 and provides the information to the control unit 120. Thereby, the control part 120 can start the process for transmission of personal setting information.

(Personal setting storage unit 141)
The personal setting storage unit 141 stores personal setting information. More specifically, in the case where the personal setting storage unit 141 generates personal setting information by associating the information of the user to be authenticated with the setting information after the user changes the setting of the car, the personal setting processing unit 121 The personal setting information is stored. In addition, when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, the personal setting storage unit 141 stores the personal setting information acquired from the server 300.

(Authentication storage unit 142)
The authentication storage unit 142 stores information related to user information. More specifically, when the user uses the car sharing system for the first time, the authentication storage unit 142 stores the user information when user information including fingerprint information is transmitted from an information device such as a smartphone. When the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, the authentication storage unit 142 stores user information including fingerprint information acquired from the server 300.

(Light Emitting Unit 150)
The light emitting unit 150 emits light by being controlled by the control unit 120. More specifically, the light emitting unit 150 emits light by being controlled by the control unit 120 in order to notify the user of completion or start of various processes. For example, when the user uses the car sharing system for the first time and the key terminal 100 receives user information including fingerprint information from an information device such as a smartphone, the light emitting unit 150 notifies the user of the completion of the process by emitting light. Can do.

In addition, the light emission part 150 is provided on the surface of the key terminal 100 as demonstrated using FIG. The light emitting unit 150 includes an organic electroluminescent element (organic EL (Electro Luminescence)) element, an inorganic electroluminescent element (inorganic EL element), an organic light emitting diode (OLED: Organic Light Emitting Diode), and a micro light emitting diode (MicroLED: Light). (Emitting Diode) etc. In addition, the light emitting unit 150 may include a plurality of light emitting elements to emit light of various colors. In this case, the control unit 120 may change the color to be emitted according to the content of the process in order to notify the user of the completion or start of various processes.

(2-2. Configuration of the automobile 200)
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the automobile 200 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the automobile 200 according to the present embodiment includes a communication unit 210, a control unit 220, and a storage unit 230. The control unit 220 includes a personal setting processing unit 221 and a vehicle control unit 222. The control unit 220 also functions as an acquisition unit, a providing unit, or a reflection unit.

(Communication unit 210)
The communication unit 210 communicates with the key terminal 100. More specifically, after the user changes the setting of the automobile 200 and the authentication by the key terminal 100 is completed, a signal including setting information request information is received from the key terminal 100. Thereafter, the communication unit 210 transmits a signal including setting information to the key terminal 100. The communication unit 210 receives personal setting information from the key terminal 100 when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later.

(Personal setting processing unit 221)
The personal setting processing unit 221 performs processing related to setting information. More specifically, the personal setting processing unit 221 acquires the setting information after the change after the user changes the setting of the automobile 200 and stores it in the storage unit 230. When the communication unit 210 receives a signal including request information from the key terminal 100, the personal setting processing unit 221 acquires the setting information from the storage unit 230 and generates a signal including the setting information. Then, the personal setting processing unit 221 controls the communication unit 210 to transmit the signal to the key terminal 100. Thereafter, the personal setting processing unit 221 may delete the setting information from the storage unit 230. Thereby, the personal setting processing unit 221 can reduce the possibility of the setting information leaking.

In addition, when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, the personal setting processing unit 221 determines whether the communication unit 210 receives a signal including personal setting information from the key terminal 100 based on the personal setting information. The set setting is reflected in the automobile 200.

(Vehicle control unit 222)
The vehicle control unit 222 controls various processes of the automobile 200. For example, the vehicle control unit 222 controls processing related to travel, controls processing related to air conditioning, controls window opening / closing processing, and mirror position adjustment processing based on user operations.

(Storage unit 230)
The storage unit 230 stores various information of the automobile 200. For example, the storage unit 230 stores setting information. The storage unit 230 may store information (traveling route, required time, etc.) related to the driving of the automobile 200 by the user.

(2-3. Configuration of Server 300)
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of the server 300 according to the present embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the server 300 according to the present embodiment includes a communication unit 310, a control unit 320, and a storage unit 330. The control unit 320 includes a personal setting processing unit 321 and an authentication processing unit 322, and the storage unit 330 includes a personal setting storage unit 331 and an authentication storage unit 332. The communication unit 310 also functions as a providing unit, and the control unit 320 also functions as an acquisition unit.

(Communication unit 310)
The communication unit 310 communicates with the key terminal 100. More specifically, after the user uses the car sharing system, the communication unit 310 receives a signal including personal setting information and user information from the key terminal 100. When the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, the communication unit 310 receives a signal including personal setting information and request information for user information from the key terminal 100. Thereafter, the communication unit 310 transmits a signal including personal setting information and user information to the key terminal 100.

(Personal setting processing unit 321)
The personal setting processing unit 321 performs processing related to personal setting information. More specifically, after the user uses the car sharing system, when the communication unit 310 receives a signal including personal setting information and user information, the personal setting processing unit 321 stores the information as a personal setting storage unit. Store in 331. In addition, when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, when the communication unit 310 receives a signal including request information, the personal setting processing unit 321 acquires the personal setting information from the personal setting storage unit 331. Then, the personal setting processing unit 321 generates a signal including the personal setting information and controls the communication unit 310 to transmit the signal to the key terminal 100.

(Authentication processing unit 322)
The authentication processing unit 322 performs processing related to authentication. More specifically, after the user uses the car sharing system, when the communication unit 310 receives a signal including user information, the authentication processing unit 322 stores the user information in the authentication storage unit 332.

Further, when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later, when the communication unit 310 receives a signal including fingerprint information from the key terminal 100, the authentication processing unit 322 performs an authentication process. More specifically, the authentication processing unit 322 compares the fingerprint information of each user stored in the authentication storage unit 332 with the received fingerprint information, and calculates the similarity. If fingerprint information whose similarity to the received fingerprint information is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold is found from the fingerprint information stored in the authentication storage unit 332, the authentication processing unit 322 succeeds in authentication. As a result, a signal including personal setting information and user information corresponding to the fingerprint information is generated, and the communication unit 310 is controlled to transmit the signal to the key terminal 100. If fingerprint information whose similarity to the received fingerprint information is not less than a predetermined threshold is not found from the fingerprint information stored in the authentication storage unit 332, the authentication processing unit 322 determines that the authentication has failed, A signal including information indicating that the authentication has failed is generated, and the signal is transmitted to the key terminal 100 by controlling the communication unit 310.

(Personal setting storage unit 331)
The personal setting storage unit 331 stores personal setting information. More specifically, when the communication unit 310 receives a signal including personal setting information from the key terminal 100 after the user uses the car sharing system, the personal setting storage unit 331 stores the personal setting information. .

(Authentication storage unit 332)
The authentication storage unit 332 stores information related to user information. More specifically, when the communication unit 310 receives a signal including user information from the key terminal 100 after the user uses the car sharing system, the authentication storage unit 332 stores the user information.

<3. Operation of the device>
The configuration of each device of the information processing system according to the present embodiment has been described above. Subsequently, the operation of each device of the information processing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

(3-1. User information registration operation)
First, a user information registration operation will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a user information registration operation. FIG. 6 illustrates processing performed when the user uses the car sharing system according to the present embodiment for the first time.

In step S1000, the user installs a dedicated application on his / her information device such as a smartphone and starts the application. In step S1004, the user registers various information of the user (name, date of birth, address, contact information, information on car license, etc.) using the application. In step S1008, an information device such as a smartphone acquires fingerprint information when the user touches a touch panel such as a smartphone with a finger. In step S1012, the user performs various settings using an application. More specifically, the user designates the content of the setting information stored by the car sharing system according to the present embodiment. For example, the user may specify setting information regarding the seat position, the steering wheel position, and the mirror position as a storage target, and may specify the air conditioning temperature as a non-storage target.

In step S1016, an information device such as a smartphone transmits the information registered in steps S1004 to S1012 to the key terminal 100. Thereby, the key terminal 100 can perform authentication or generate request information for acquiring setting information from the automobile 200. When the authentication process is performed by the car 200 or the server 300 instead of the key terminal 100, the registration information may be transmitted to the car 200 or the server 300 instead of the key terminal 100 in the process of step S1016.

(3-2. Operation for storing personal setting information)
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an operation for storing personal setting information will be described. FIG. 7 is a sequence diagram showing an operation of storing personal setting information. FIG. 7 describes processing performed after the processing in FIG. 6. Processing after step S1104 in FIG. 7 is processing performed after the user uses the car sharing system (after engine stop operation of the automobile 200). Process).

First, when the user uses the car sharing system for the first time, in step S1100, the key terminal 100 acquires user information including fingerprint information from an information device such as the user's smartphone, and stores the user information. When the user returns the automobile 200, the engine 200 is stopped in step S1104. For example, the user performs an operation of twisting the key terminal 100 inserted in the automobile 200. Thereafter, in step S1108, the automobile 200 stops the engine. When the user touches the fingerprint information input unit 131 in response to an operation of twisting the key terminal 100, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires fingerprint information in step S1112, and the authentication processing unit in step S1116. 122 performs authentication. If the authentication is successful, the personal setting processing unit 121 generates a signal including the request information and transmits the signal to the communication unit 110 in order to acquire the setting information from the automobile 200 in step S1120.

In step S <b> 1124, when the communication unit 210 of the automobile 200 receives a signal including request information, the personal setting processing unit 221 acquires setting information from the storage unit 230. Thereafter, in step S1128, the personal setting processing unit 221 generates a signal including the setting information, and controls the communication unit 210 to transmit the signal to the key terminal 100.

When the communication unit 110 of the key terminal 100 receives the setting information, in step S1132, the personal setting processing unit 121 generates personal setting information by associating the authentication target user information with the setting information. In step S <b> 1136, the personal setting processing unit 121 stores the personal setting information in the personal setting storage unit 141. In step S1140, the user performs an operation for transmitting personal setting information and user information. Thereafter, in step S1144, the personal setting processing unit 121 generates a signal including personal setting information and user information, and controls the communication unit 110 to transmit the signal to the server 300.

In step S1148, when the communication unit 310 of the server 300 receives the personal setting information and the user information, the personal setting processing unit 321 stores the information in the personal setting storage unit 331.

(3-3. Reflecting personal setting information)
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the operation of reflecting personal setting information will be described. FIG. 8 is a sequence diagram showing an operation of reflecting personal setting information. FIG. 8 shows processing performed when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time and thereafter.

In step S1200, for example, when the user holds the key terminal 100 before getting on the automobile 200, the fingerprint information input unit 131 of the key terminal 100 acquires the fingerprint information. In step S1204, the personal setting processing unit 121 generates a signal including fingerprint information and request information in order to acquire personal setting information and user information from the server 300, and controls the communication unit 110 to output the signal. It is transmitted to the server 300. In step S1208, the authentication processing unit 322 of the server 300 performs authentication processing. If the authentication is successful, the authentication processing unit 322 acquires personal setting information and user information corresponding to the user to be authenticated in step S1212. In step S1216, the authentication processing unit 322 generates a signal including these pieces of information and controls the communication unit 310 to transmit the signal to the key terminal 100.

In step S1220, when the communication unit 110 of the key terminal 100 receives a signal including personal setting information and user information from the server 300, the personal setting processing unit 121 stores the information in the storage unit 140. Thereafter, in step S1224, personal setting processing unit 121 generates a signal including personal setting information, and controls communication unit 110 to transmit the signal to automobile 200. In step S <b> 1228, when the communication unit 210 receives a signal including personal setting information from the key terminal 100, the personal setting processing unit 221 of the car 200 reflects the setting based on the personal setting information in the car 200.

<4. Modification>
The operation of each device provided in the information processing system according to the present embodiment has been described above. Subsequently, a modified example of the present disclosure will be described.

In the above embodiment, the authentication process, the association between the setting information and the user information (personal setting information generation process), and the personal setting information transmission process to the automobile 200 are mainly performed by the key terminal 100. (Excluding the authentication process by the server 300 in step S1208 in FIG. 8). The personal setting information is stored mainly by the server 300 (except for the temporary storage by the key terminal 100 in step S1136 in FIG. 7). However, the subject that performs the authentication process, the association between the setting information and the user information, the transmission process of the personal setting information to the automobile 200, and the storage of the personal setting information can be changed as appropriate. A more specific description will be given below.

(4-1. Authentication processing)
The authentication process may be performed by a device other than the key terminal 100. More specifically, the authentication process may be performed by the automobile 200 or the server 300. For example, when the authentication process is performed by the automobile 200, user information including fingerprint information used for the authentication process is transmitted from the information device such as a smartphone to the automobile 200 in advance. After the automobile 200 performs the authentication process, the setting information is transmitted from the automobile 200 to the storage destination device.

In addition, when the authentication process is performed by the server 300, user information used for authentication is transmitted to the server 300 from an information device such as a smartphone in advance. For example, when the user drives the car 200 and returns to the car sharing base, the server 300 installed at the base performs an authentication process, so that the setting information is transmitted from the car 200 to the storage destination device. The

Also, as described above, biometric authentication other than fingerprint authentication may be used for the authentication process. Here, when the authentication process is performed by the automobile 200 or the server 300, for example, a drive recorder mounted in the automobile 200 or an imaging device such as a security camera installed near the server 300 images the user's face, Face authentication may be performed based on the captured image. Moreover, these imaging devices may image a user's iris, and iris authentication may be performed based on the captured image. Of course, when biometric authentication other than face authentication and iris authentication, for example, vein authentication or voiceprint authentication, is performed, another device may be installed as appropriate.

(4-2. Association of setting information and user information (personal setting information generation process))
For example, the association between the setting information and the user information performed after the user uses the car sharing system may be performed by an apparatus other than the key terminal 100. More specifically, the process may be performed by the automobile 200 or the server 300. For example, when the association between the setting information and the user information is performed by the automobile 200, after the authentication is successful, the automobile 200 acquires the user information from the authenticated device, and associates the user information with the setting information. Generate personal setting information.

Further, when the setting information and the user information are associated with each other by the server 300, after the authentication is successful, the server 300 acquires the user information from the authenticated device, acquires the setting information from the automobile 200, and The personal setting information is generated by associating the information.

(4-3. Storage of personal setting information)
The personal setting information may be stored by a device other than the server 300. More specifically, the personal setting information may be stored by the key terminal 100 or the automobile 200. For example, when the personal setting information is stored by the key terminal 100, the key terminal 100 acquires and stores the personal setting information from the device that generated the personal setting information. Further, when the personal setting information is stored by the automobile 200, the automobile 200 acquires and stores the personal setting information from the device that generated the personal setting information.

Although the case where the information processing system according to the present embodiment is a car sharing system has been described above, for example, when the information processing system is a personal automobile system, the personal setting information is stored in the key terminal 100 or the automobile 200. The method performed by is particularly effective. The user can store the personal setting information in the key terminal 100 or the automobile 200 without installing the server 300 for storing the personal setting information.

(4-4. Transmission process of personal setting information)
The personal setting information transmission process performed when the user uses the car sharing system for the second time or later may be performed by an apparatus other than the key terminal 100. More specifically, the server 300 may perform the personal setting information transmission process. For example, the server 300 may transmit personal setting information stored in its own device to the automobile 200 after successful authentication.

<5. Application example>
Although the case where the information processing system according to the present embodiment is a car sharing system has been described above, the present disclosure may be applied to various apparatuses or systems. Hereinafter, application examples of the present disclosure will be described.

(5-1. Application to bathroom environment)
The present disclosure may be applied to bathroom environments. Hereinafter, an example in which the present disclosure is applied to a bathroom environment will be described with reference to FIG. 9. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an image when the present disclosure is applied to a bathroom environment. As shown in FIG. 9, the fingerprint information input unit 131 according to this application example can be provided in a portion of the bathroom switch where the user's finger contacts, but is not limited thereto. The fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the user's fingerprint information when the user uses the bathroom and then presses the switch to turn off the bathroom. Then, the information processing system according to this application example performs authentication based on the fingerprint information. When the authentication is successful, the setting information at the time when the authentication is successful (first time) and the information of the user to be authenticated Are stored in association with each other.

The setting information related to this application example is arbitrary. For example, the setting information includes the temperature or amount of hot water, the heat retention temperature, the heat retention time, the temperature during reheating, the amount of hot water when adding water, the temperature of the shower, the temperature or time of bathroom heating, the temperature or time of clothing drying, etc. May include information about.

As described above, the information processing system can store the setting information of the bathroom environment in association with a more appropriate user. More specifically, after user A uses the bathroom, user B uses the bathroom without turning off the bathroom (ie, the switch is never pressed), and turns off the bathroom after use. In this case (that is, when the switch is pressed), the information processing system associates the setting information with the information of user B instead of user A. Here, when the user B finishes using the bathroom, various settings of the bathroom are considered to be settings suitable for the user B by being changed by the user B and the like. Therefore, the information processing system can store the setting information of the bathroom environment in association with a more appropriate user.

In addition, since the fingerprint information input unit 131 is provided in a switch that is highly likely to be pressed by the user at the start of use of the bathroom or at the end of use, the information processing system allows the fingerprint without causing any trouble for the user's work. Information can be acquired.

In addition, the information processing system according to this application example analyzes the fingerprint information acquired at the start of use of the bathroom (second time point) and the fingerprint information acquired at the end of use of the bathroom (first time point), When it is determined that these fingerprints are those of the same user, the setting information and the information of the authentication target user may be stored in association with each other. Thereby, the information processing system can further improve the accuracy of association between the setting information and the user information. This is because when the fingerprint obtained at the start of bathroom use and the fingerprint obtained at the end of use of the bathroom are the same user's fingerprint, multiple users do not use the bathroom sequentially, but one user uses the bathroom. This is because the possibility of using it becomes high.

Also, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user when the user presses the switch to turn on the bathroom before using the bathroom for the second time or later. Then, the information processing system performs authentication based on the fingerprint information, and when the authentication is successful, acquires personal setting information and reflects the setting. Accordingly, when the user uses the bathroom for the second time or later, the user can use the bathroom in which the setting has already been performed without performing the setting again.

(5-2. Application to indoor and outdoor environments)
The present disclosure may be applied to indoor / outdoor environments. For example, the present disclosure may be applied to a residential room, a hotel room, a hospital room, a bath, a toilet, and the like. The fingerprint information input unit 131 in this application example may be provided in a portion of the room switch where the user's finger contacts, but is not limited thereto. When the user depresses the switch to turn off the room electricity when the user leaves the room, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user. Then, the information processing system according to this application example performs authentication based on the fingerprint information. When the authentication is successful, the setting information at the time when the authentication is successful (first time) and the information of the user to be authenticated Are stored in association with each other.

The setting information related to this application example is arbitrary. For example, the setting information may include information related to the indoor environment, such as air conditioning temperature, lighting type or luminance, sound equipment volume, and other settings of household electrical appliances (humidifier, dehumidifier, television, etc.). In addition, the setting information may include information on various settings (usage status, user, scheduled use time, etc.) of various facilities (bath, toilet, etc.), which is information on the outdoor environment. For example, the setting information includes information on whether or not a bath or toilet is in use, information on the user and usage time of a facility such as a hospital, and a room attendant to know whether or not a hotel guest is in a room. May be included.

As described above, the information processing system can store indoor / outdoor environment setting information in association with a more appropriate user. More specifically, when the user A leaves the room without turning off the room electricity when the user A leaves the room, and the user B turns off the room electricity when the user leaves the room, the information processing system Associate information with setting information. Here, when the user B leaves the room, various settings of the room are considered to be settings suitable for the user B by being changed by the user B or the like. Therefore, the information processing system can store indoor / outdoor environment setting information in association with a more appropriate user.

In addition, since the fingerprint information input unit 131 is provided in a switch that is highly likely to be pressed by the user when entering or leaving the room, the information processing system acquires fingerprint information without hindering the user's work. be able to.

In addition, the information processing system according to this application example analyzes the fingerprint information acquired when entering the room (second time point) and the fingerprint information acquired when leaving the room (first time point), and these fingerprints are the same user. If the fingerprint is determined to be a fingerprint, the setting information and the authentication target user information may be stored in association with each other. Thereby, the information processing system can further improve the accuracy of association between the setting information and the user information. This is because, when the fingerprint obtained at the time of entering the room and the fingerprint obtained at the time of leaving are the same user's fingerprint, there is a high possibility that a plurality of users were present in the room, and that one user was present in the room. Because.

Also, when the user enters the room for the second time or later, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user when the switch is pressed to turn on the electricity in the room. Then, the information processing system performs authentication based on the fingerprint information, and when the authentication is successful, acquires personal setting information and reflects the setting. Accordingly, when the user enters the room for the second time or later, the user can use the room in which the setting has already been performed without performing the setting again. Therefore, the room used by the user like a hotel or a hospital. This is particularly effective when there is a high possibility that the values will be different each time.

(5-3. Application to ATM)
The present disclosure may also be applied to ATM. Next, an example in which the present disclosure is applied to ATM will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an image when the present disclosure is applied to ATM. As shown in FIG. 10, the fingerprint information input unit 131 according to this application example may be provided in a part of the touch panel in the ATM, but is not limited thereto. For example, the fingerprint information input unit 131 may be provided in a cash card on which an IC chip is mounted. Then, after the user changes the setting of the ATM, the ATM prompts the user to touch the fingerprint information input unit 131 with the finger, and the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information. Then, the information processing system according to this application example performs authentication based on the fingerprint information. When the authentication is successful, the setting information at the time when the authentication is successful (first time) and the information of the user to be authenticated Are stored in association with each other.

The setting information related to this application example is arbitrary. For example, the setting information may include information related to a user interface such as a keyboard or a numeric keypad displayed on the touch panel. More specifically, the setting information may include information such as the arrangement, size, or language of a keyboard or numeric keypad. Further, the setting information may include information related to the setting of the personal verification method. More specifically, the setting information may include information related to a personal verification method set by the user, such as verification using a password, verification using a pattern lock, verification using a secret encryption, and the like.

Further, when the user makes a finger contact with the fingerprint information input unit 131 before using the ATM for the second time or later, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information. Then, the information processing system performs authentication based on the fingerprint information, and when the authentication is successful, acquires personal setting information and reflects the setting. Thus, when using the ATM for the second time and thereafter, the user can use the ATM in which the setting has already been performed without performing the setting again.

(5-4. Application to telephone)
The present disclosure may also be applied to telephones. Next, an example in which the present disclosure is applied to a telephone will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an image when the present disclosure is applied to a telephone. As shown in FIG. 11, the fingerprint information input unit 131 according to this application example may be provided in a portion of the handset that is in contact with the user's finger, but is not limited thereto. Then, after the user changes the telephone setting, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires fingerprint information. Then, the information processing system according to this application example performs authentication based on the fingerprint information. When the authentication is successful, the setting information at the time when the authentication is successful (first time) and the information of the user to be authenticated Are stored in association with each other.

The setting information related to this application example is arbitrary. For example, the setting information may include information related to a user interface such as a button or an icon displayed on the touch panel, a reception volume, a caller notification, or a receiver notification.

In addition, since the fingerprint information input unit 131 is provided in a portion that is highly likely to be touched by the user's finger when using the telephone, the information processing system acquires the fingerprint information without hindering the user's work. can do.

Also, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user when the user grips the handset before using the phone for the second time or later. Then, the information processing system performs authentication based on the fingerprint information, and when the authentication is successful, acquires personal setting information and reflects the setting. As a result, when the user uses the telephone for the second time or later, the user can use the telephone in the state where the setting has already been performed without performing the setting again.

(5-5. Application to AV equipment)
Further, the present disclosure may be applied to AV equipment. Next, an example in which the present disclosure is applied to an AV device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an image when the present disclosure is applied to an AV device. As shown in FIG. 12, the fingerprint information input unit 131 according to this application example can be provided in the power button of the controller used for the operation of the AV device, but is not limited thereto. When the user changes various settings of the AV device and presses the power button to turn off the power, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires fingerprint information. Then, the information processing system according to this application example performs authentication based on the fingerprint information. When the authentication is successful, the setting information at the time when the authentication is successful (first time) and the information of the user to be authenticated Are stored in association with each other.

The setting information related to this application example is arbitrary. For example, the setting information may include information regarding the image quality or volume of the television and the sound quality or volume of the audio device.

In addition, since the fingerprint information input unit 131 is provided in a power button that is pressed by the user when the AV device is started or stopped, the information processing system acquires fingerprint information without hindering the user's work. be able to.

In addition, the information processing system according to this application example analyzes the fingerprint information acquired when the AV device is started (second time point) and the fingerprint information acquired when the AV device is stopped (first time point), and these fingerprints are analyzed. May be stored in association with the setting information and the information of the user to be authenticated. Thereby, the information processing system can further improve the accuracy of association between the setting information and the user information. This is because, when the fingerprint acquired at the time of startup and the fingerprint acquired at the time of stoppage are the same user's fingerprint, there is a possibility that a plurality of users did not use the AV device but one user used the AV device. Because it becomes high.

In addition, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user when the user activates the AV device for the second time or later. Then, the information processing system performs authentication based on the fingerprint information, and when the authentication is successful, acquires personal setting information and reflects the setting. As a result, when using the AV device for the second time and thereafter, the user can use the AV device that has already been set without setting it again.

(5-6. Application to PC or game console)
Further, the present disclosure may be applied to a PC or a game machine. Next, an example in which the present disclosure is applied to a PC or a game machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an image when the present disclosure is applied to a PC. As shown in FIG. 13, the fingerprint information input unit 131 according to this application example may be provided in a mouse button for operating a PC, but is not limited thereto. For example, the fingerprint information input unit 131 may be provided in a power button of a PC or a game machine, or may be provided in a controller of a game machine. Then, when the user changes the setting of the PC, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user. Then, the information processing system according to this application example performs authentication based on the fingerprint information. When the authentication is successful, the setting information at the time when the authentication is successful (first time) and the information of the user to be authenticated Are stored in association with each other.

The setting information related to this application example is arbitrary. For example, the setting information may include various PC settings or various game settings.

In addition, since the fingerprint information input unit 131 is provided in a portion that is highly likely to be touched by a user's finger when using a PC or a game machine, the information processing system can perform a fingerprint without hindering the user's work. Information can be acquired.

Also, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user when the user grips the mouse before using the PC or the game machine for the second time or later. Then, the information processing system performs authentication based on the fingerprint information, and when the authentication is successful, acquires personal setting information and reflects the setting. As a result, when using the PC or game machine for the second time or later, the user can use the PC or game machine in which the setting has already been made without performing another setting.

(5-7. Application to sports equipment)
In addition, the present disclosure may be applied to sports related devices. Next, an example in which the present disclosure is applied to a sports-related device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an image when the present disclosure is applied to a sports-related device. It is assumed that the information processing system in this modification is a batting center system including a pitching machine and a bat. As shown in FIG. 14, the fingerprint information input unit 131 according to this application example can be provided in a portion of the bat where the user's finger contacts, but is not limited thereto. The fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires fingerprint information when a user performs batting using a bat after changing various settings of the pitching machine. Then, the information processing system according to this application example performs authentication based on the fingerprint information. When the authentication is successful, the setting information at the time when the authentication is successful (first time) and the information of the user to be authenticated Are stored in association with each other.

The setting information related to this application example is arbitrary. For example, the setting information may include information regarding various settings of the pitching machine (ball speed, ball type, difficulty level, etc.) or various settings of the bat (sound effects, etc.).

In addition, since the fingerprint information input unit 131 is provided in a portion that is highly likely to be touched by the user's finger at the time of batting, the information processing system can acquire fingerprint information without hindering the user's work. Can do.

Also, the fingerprint information input unit 131 acquires the fingerprint information of the user when the user uses the batting center system for the second time or later and grips the bat. Then, the information processing system performs authentication based on the fingerprint information, and when the authentication is successful, acquires personal setting information and reflects the setting. As a result, when using the batting center system for the second time and thereafter, the user can use the environment in which the setting has already been performed without performing the setting again.

<6. Hardware configuration>
The embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above. Information processing such as accumulation, reflection or authentication of the setting information is realized by cooperation of software and hardware of the key terminal 100 described below.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 900 (key terminal 100) according to the present embodiment. The information processing apparatus 900 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 901, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 902, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 903, and a host bus 904. The information processing apparatus 900 includes a bridge 905, an external bus 906, an interface 907, an input device 908, an output device 909, a storage device (HDD) 910, a drive 911, and a communication device 912.

The CPU 901 functions as an arithmetic processing unit and a control unit, and controls the overall operation in the information processing apparatus 900 according to various programs. Further, the CPU 901 may be a microprocessor. The ROM 902 stores programs used by the CPU 901, calculation parameters, and the like. The RAM 903 temporarily stores programs used in the execution of the CPU 901, parameters that change as appropriate during the execution, and the like. These are connected to each other by a host bus 904 including a CPU bus. The function of the control unit 120 can be realized by the cooperation of the CPU 901, the ROM 902, and the RAM 903.

The host bus 904 is connected to an external bus 906 such as a PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect / Interface) bus via a bridge 905. Note that the host bus 904, the bridge 905, and the external bus 906 are not necessarily configured separately, and these functions may be mounted on one bus.

The input device 908 includes input means for a user to input information such as a touch panel, buttons, a microphone, and a switch, an input control circuit that generates an input signal based on an input by the user, and outputs the input signal to the CPU 901. . A user of the information processing apparatus 900 can input various data or instruct a processing operation to the information processing apparatus 900 by operating the input device 908. The function of the input unit 130 can be realized by the input device 908.

The output device 909 includes display devices such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display device, a liquid crystal display (LCD) device, an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) device, and a lamp. Furthermore, the output device 909 includes an audio output device such as a speaker and headphones. The output device 909 outputs the played content, for example. Specifically, the display device displays various information such as reproduced video data as text or images. On the other hand, the audio output device converts reproduced audio data or the like into audio and outputs it. The function of the light emitting unit 150 can be realized by the output device 909.

The storage device 910 is a device for storing data. The storage device 910 may include a storage medium, a recording device that records data on the storage medium, a reading device that reads data from the storage medium, a deletion device that deletes data recorded on the storage medium, and the like. The storage device 910 is composed of, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive). The storage device 910 drives a hard disk and stores programs executed by the CPU 901 and various data. The storage unit 910 can be realized by the storage device 910.

The drive 911 is a storage medium reader / writer and is externally attached to the information processing apparatus 900. The drive 911 reads information recorded in a removable storage medium 913 such as a mounted magnetic disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, or semiconductor memory, and outputs the information to the RAM 903. The drive 911 can also write information to the removable storage medium 913.

The communication device 912 is a communication interface configured by a communication device for connecting to the communication network 914, for example. With the communication device 912, the function of the communication unit 110 can be realized.

Although the hardware configuration of the key terminal 100 has been described above with reference to FIG. 15, the automobile 200 and the server 300 can have substantially the same hardware configuration as the key terminal 100. A description of the hardware configuration of the automobile 200 and the server 300 is omitted.

<7. Other>
In addition, the information processing system according to the present embodiment may perform authority management of devices. For example, the user A who is the owner of the automobile 200 may be able to set various authorities of the automobile 200 for others (family members, business colleagues, etc.). Here, the various authorities may include, for example, an authority to open and close a door, an authority to start an engine, an authority to change various settings of the automobile 200, and the like. Then, the key terminal 100 may acquire the fingerprint information of the user by the fingerprint information input unit 131, perform authentication, and the automobile 200 may perform operation control based on the authentication result.

Thus, the user A can prevent the user B from starting the engine by mistake by allowing the user B who is a child only to open and close the door. In addition, when an unregistered person whose authority is not registered acquires the key terminal 100 illegally, the door can be prevented from being unlocked.

Such settings regarding authority management may be performed using an information device such as a smartphone. For example, the user A who is the owner of the car 200 may be able to set the authority content of each user using a dedicated application installed on a smartphone.

<8. Conclusion>
As described above, in the information processing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the biometric authentication at the first time is successful, the setting information at the first time of various devices is displayed as the target user for biometric authentication. Are stored in association with the information. That is, the information processing system according to the present embodiment can associate setting information of various devices with a more appropriate user. Also, the information processing system according to the present embodiment can reflect the setting corresponding to the user in the apparatus when the biometric authentication when the user uses the apparatus again (second time point) is successful. That is, the user can use a device that has already been set without setting it every time the device is used.

The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to such examples. It is obvious that a person having ordinary knowledge in the technical field of the present disclosure can come up with various changes or modifications within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims. Of course, it is understood that it belongs to the technical scope of the present disclosure.

For example, each step in the operation of each device according to the present embodiment does not necessarily have to be processed in time series in the order described as a flowchart. For example, the steps described in FIGS. 6 to 8 may be processed in an order different from the order described in the figures or in parallel as appropriate. For example, steps S1004 to S1012 described in FIG. 6 may be processed in different orders or in parallel.

Also, a part of the configuration of the key terminal 100, the automobile 200, or the server 300 can be provided in an external device as appropriate. For example, the fingerprint information input unit 131 of the key terminal 100 may be provided in an external device, and the external device may be externally attached to the key terminal 100.

Also, some of the functions of the key terminal 100 may be implemented by the control unit 120. That is, the control unit 120 may embody part of the functions of the communication unit 110, the input unit 130, or the light emitting unit 150. Similarly to the key terminal 100, the control unit 220 of the automobile 200 implements part of the function of the communication unit 210, or the control unit 320 of the server 300 implements part of the function of the communication unit 310. Also good.

In addition, the effects described in this specification are merely illustrative or illustrative, and are not limited. That is, the technology according to the present disclosure can exhibit other effects that are apparent to those skilled in the art from the description of the present specification in addition to or instead of the above effects.

The following configurations also belong to the technical scope of the present disclosure.
(1)
When biometric authentication at the first time is successful, acquisition of acquiring personal setting information in which the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information of the target user And
A storage unit for storing the personal setting information,
Information processing device.
(2)
The acquisition unit succeeds in the biometric authentication at the second time point before the biometric authentication is performed, and at the second time point with the target user of the biometric authentication at the first time point If the target user of biometric authentication is the same, the personal setting information is acquired.
The information processing apparatus according to (1).
(3)
A providing unit for providing information for reflecting the setting associated with the information of the target user of biometric authentication at the second time point to the reflecting unit when the biometric authentication at the second time point is successful; Prepare
The information processing apparatus according to (2).
(4)
The biometric authentication is fingerprint authentication using fingerprint information of the target user acquired by a fingerprint information acquisition unit.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of (1) to (3).
(5)
The device is a vehicle;
The information processing apparatus according to (4).
(6)
The fingerprint information acquisition unit is provided in a portion of the key terminal of the vehicle where the finger of the target user contacts.
The information processing apparatus according to (5).
(7)
The key terminal includes a car key, a smartphone, a dongle or an IC card.
The information processing apparatus according to (6).
(8)
The setting information includes information on a seat position, a steering wheel position, a mirror position, an air conditioning temperature, or a car navigation device.
The information processing apparatus according to any one of (5) to (7).
(9)
The apparatus is a facility related to a building,
The information processing apparatus according to (4).
(10)
The fingerprint information acquisition unit is provided in a portion of the facility switch where the target user's finger contacts.
The information processing apparatus according to (9).
(11)
The switch includes a room switch or a bathroom switch,
The information processing apparatus according to (10).
(12)
An authentication unit for performing biometric authentication;
When biometric authentication at the first time is successful, generation of personal setting information in which setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication and information on the target user are associated with each other And
An acquisition unit for acquiring the personal setting information;
A storage unit for storing the personal setting information,
Information processing system.
(13)
When biometric authentication at the first time is successful, acquiring personal setting information in which the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information on the target user. When,
Storing the personal setting information;
An information processing method executed by a computer.
(14)
When biometric authentication at the first time is successful, acquiring personal setting information in which the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information on the target user. When,
Storing the personal setting information;
A program to make a computer realize.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Key terminal 110 Communication part 120 Control part 130 Input part 140 Storage part 150 Light emission part 200 Car 210 Communication part 220 Control part 230 Storage part 300 Server 310 Communication part 320 Control part 330 Storage part

Claims

When biometric authentication at the first time is successful, acquisition of acquiring personal setting information in which the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information of the target user And
A storage unit for storing the personal setting information,
Information processing device.
The acquisition unit succeeds in the biometric authentication at the second time point before the biometric authentication is performed, and at the second time point with the target user of the biometric authentication at the first time point If the target user of biometric authentication is the same, the personal setting information is acquired.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
A providing unit for providing information for reflecting the setting associated with the information of the target user of biometric authentication at the second time point to the reflecting unit when the biometric authentication at the second time point is successful; Prepare
The information processing apparatus according to claim 2.
The biometric authentication is fingerprint authentication using fingerprint information of the target user acquired by a fingerprint information acquisition unit.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 1.
The device is a vehicle;
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4.
The fingerprint information acquisition unit is provided in a portion of the key terminal of the vehicle where the finger of the target user contacts.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 5.
The key terminal includes a car key, a smartphone, a dongle or an IC card.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 6.
The setting information includes information on a seat position, a steering wheel position, a mirror position, an air conditioning temperature, or a car navigation device.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 5.
The apparatus is a facility related to a building,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4.
The fingerprint information acquisition unit is provided in a portion of the facility switch where the target user's finger contacts.
The information processing apparatus according to claim 9.
The switch includes a room switch or a bathroom switch,
The information processing apparatus according to claim 10.
An authentication unit for performing biometric authentication;
When biometric authentication at the first time is successful, generation of personal setting information in which setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication and information on the target user are associated with each other And
An acquisition unit for acquiring the personal setting information;
A storage unit for storing the personal setting information,
Information processing system.
When biometric authentication at the first time is successful, acquiring personal setting information in which the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information on the target user. When,
Storing the personal setting information;
An information processing method executed by a computer.
When biometric authentication at the first time is successful, acquiring personal setting information in which the setting information at the first time of the device used by the target user of the biometric authentication is associated with the information on the target user. When,
Storing the personal setting information;
A program to make a computer realize.