JP2000268174A - Fingerprint authentication registering method and device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To quickly and easily register fingerprint data, to diversify the use of certification and to improve certification ratio of a finger certifying terminal. SOLUTION: In this device 100, one hand or both hands of a fingerprint authentication registered person are placed on a fingerprint collecting stand 1 on which fingerprint reading sensors 10-1-10-10 for reading fingerprints are at least arranged at the position of each finger. Then, the fingerprint data of the fingers of one hand or both hands of the fingerprint authentication registered person are successively fetched from the read outputs of the fingerprint reading sensors 10-1-10-10, and the fetched fingerprint data are registered corresponding to each finger.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fingerprint authentication registration method and apparatus for registering fingerprint data used in a fingerprint authentication terminal, and more particularly, to register fingerprint data by registering fingerprint data in association with each finger. The present invention relates to a fingerprint authentication registration method and apparatus capable of promptly and easily performing authentication and diversifying use of authentication of a fingerprint authentication terminal and improving an authentication rate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, a fingerprint authentication terminal for performing personal authentication using a fingerprint has been employed in a car navigation system, a notebook personal computer, an electronic organizer, various mobile devices, and the like.

This fingerprint authentication terminal registers fingerprint data of a specific finger in advance, and compares the fingerprint data registered in advance with fingerprint data obtained from a user when starting the apparatus. Is used to authenticate the user, thereby preventing unauthorized use by others.

[0004]

In the fingerprint authentication terminal described above, it is necessary to register fingerprint data of a specific finger of the user in advance. There's a problem.

[0005] 1) The user who registers which finger is the most suitable as the fingerprint data is not known. Therefore, the registration rate of the inappropriate finger fingerprint data causes a reduction in the authentication rate and an error during authentication frequently occurs.

2) Since the posture of the user at the time of fingerprint registration is not determined, fingerprint data of stable quality cannot be registered, which leads to a reduction in the authentication rate and an error during authentication.

[0007] 3) Fingerprint data of which finger cannot be automatically registered.

[0008] 4) Fingerprint data is used only for personal authentication and cannot be used for other purposes to facilitate the operability of the apparatus.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a fingerprint authentication registration method and apparatus which can register fingerprint data quickly and easily, and diversify the use of authentication of a fingerprint authentication terminal and improve the authentication rate. The purpose is to provide.

[0010]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fingerprint authentication registration method for registering fingerprint data used in a fingerprint authentication terminal, wherein a fingerprint is registered at each finger position. One or both hands are placed on a fingerprint collection table at least provided with a fingerprint reading means for reading the fingerprint reading means, and the fingerprint data of the fingers of the one or both hands are sequentially taken from the reading output of the fingerprint reading means, thereby Register the fingerprint data of the finger corresponding to each finger.

According to such a configuration, the fingerprint authentication registrant can automatically register fingerprint data of one or both hands only by placing one or both hands on the fingerprint collection table. . In addition, the registered fingerprint data is registered and managed in correspondence with each finger, so that fingerprint authentication can be performed for each finger.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the fingerprint collecting table is formed with a hand-shaped guide corresponding to the position of the fingerprint reading means. I do.

[0013] According to such a configuration, at the time of fingerprint authentication registration, the fingerprint authentication registrant only has to place one or both hands in conformity with the guide of the bill on the fingerprint collection table, and easily and reliably without error. It becomes possible to perform fingerprint authentication registration.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the optimum fingerprint data of the finger is selected from the fingerprint data, and the selected fingerprint data is fetched and applied to the finger. It is characterized in that it is registered correspondingly.

According to such a configuration, the fingerprint authentication registrant can easily register without being conscious of the finger most suitable for fingerprint authentication registration.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the fingerprint data of a specific finger is designated among the fingerprint data, and the designated fingerprint data is selectively captured. And registering the captured fingerprint data corresponding to a finger corresponding to the fingerprint data.

According to such a configuration, a fingerprint authentication registrant can easily perform selective registration of fingerprint data of a desired finger.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first or third or fourth aspect, the fingerprint data is registered in correspondence with predetermined application software.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform control such as automatically starting specific application software by authenticating a specific finger.

According to the present invention, there is provided a fingerprint authentication and registration device for registering fingerprint data used in a fingerprint authentication terminal, wherein: 1) a fingerprint in which at least fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint is arranged at each finger position; Sampling table 2) Fingerprint data capturing means for sequentially capturing a plurality of fingerprint data of one or both fingers placed on the fingerprint sampling table from the read output of the fingerprint reading means of the fingerprint sampling table 3) The fingerprint It is characterized by comprising registration means for registering the fingerprint data fetched by the data fetch means in correspondence with each finger.

According to such a configuration, the fingerprint authentication registrant can automatically register fingerprint data of one or both hands only by placing one or both hands on the fingerprint collection table. . In addition, the registered fingerprint data is registered and managed in correspondence with each finger, so that fingerprint authentication can be performed for each finger.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the present invention, the fingerprint collecting table is formed with a hand-shaped guide corresponding to the position of the fingerprint reading means. And

According to such a configuration, at the time of fingerprint authentication registration, the fingerprint authentication registrant only has to place one or both hands in conformity with the guide of the bill on the fingerprint collection table, so that it is easy and reliable without error. It becomes possible to perform fingerprint authentication registration.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, the fingerprint data capturing means includes:
The fingerprint data of the optimum finger is selected and captured from the fingerprint data, and the registration unit registers the fingerprint data of the selected captured optimal finger corresponding to the finger.

According to such a configuration, the fingerprint authentication registrant can easily register without being conscious of the optimal finger for fingerprint authentication registration.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the sixth aspect, there is further provided a designating means for designating fingerprint data of a specific finger among the fingerprint data,
The fingerprint data capturing means selects and captures fingerprint data of a specific finger designated by the designating means, and the registration means associates the selected and captured optimal finger fingerprint data with the finger. It is characterized by registering.

According to such a configuration, a fingerprint authentication registrant can easily perform selective registration of fingerprint data of a desired finger.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth or eighth or ninth aspect, the registration means registers the fingerprint data corresponding to predetermined application software. And

According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform control such as automatically starting specific application software by authenticating a specific finger.

[0030]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a fingerprint authentication registration method and apparatus according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the external appearance of an embodiment of the fingerprint authentication and registration apparatus according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the fingerprint authentication registration device 10
0 is a hand-shaped guide 2-1 formed on the fingerprint collection table 1
By placing both hands or one hand of the registrant of fingerprint authentication on, and 2-2, the fingerprint data of the registrant of fingerprint authentication can be automatically registered.

Fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-10 are respectively provided at portions of the handprint guides 2-1 and 2-2 on the fingerprint collection table 1 where the fingers abut. Here, the bill guides 2-1 and 2-2 correspond to the fingerprint collection table 1
It can be composed of a hand-drawn figure drawn on the top or a hand-shaped pattern made of irregularities formed on the fingerprint collecting table 1.

The fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-10
Reference numeral -10 denotes, for example, a CCD sensor or the like, and prints fingerprints of both fingers or one hand of a fingerprint authentication registrant placed on the guides 2-1 and 2-2 of the handprint on the fingerprint collection table 1. Is read as The fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-10 are connected to the hands of the fingerprint authentication registrant through holes formed at the positions of the fingers of the guides 2-1 and 2-2 on the fingerprint collection table 1, for example. Alternatively, the image data of the fingerprint of each finger of one hand can be read, and the reading method may be a two-dimensional CCD sensor, a one-dimensional CCD sensor scanning operation, or the like.

The fingerprint authentication registration device 100 has a fingerprint collection table 1 supported by a support member 3 so that a fingerprint authentication registrant can place both hands or one hand on the fingerprint collection table 1 in a natural posture. 1 is set.

An input display panel unit 70 is provided on the fingerprint collecting table 1 for inputting various data and displaying various information.

Further, the fingerprint authentication registration device 100 is provided with a voice guidance means for giving an operation guidance by voice when a fingerprint authentication registrant performs fingerprint authentication registration.

In the above configuration, the fingerprint authentication registration device 100 is provided with the fingerprint collection table 1 on which the fingerprint authentication registrant places both hands or one hand. Is provided with a grip portion that allows the fingerprint authentication registrant to hold in a natural posture, and the bill guides 2-1 and 2-2 and the fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-10 are provided in the grip portion. You may comprise.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the fingerprint authentication registration device shown in FIG.

In FIG. 2, the fingerprint authentication registration device 10
0 indicates a plurality of fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-1
0, selector 20, fingerprint data capture unit 30, fingerprint data storage unit 40, control unit 50, voice guidance unit 60,
The input display panel unit 70 includes a display unit 71 and an input unit 72.

Here, the fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-1
Reference numerals 0-10 are provided corresponding to the positions of the fingers of the handprint guides 2-1 and 2-2 on the fingerprint collection table 1 shown in FIG. By placing both hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant in accordance with the guides 2-1 and 2-2, the fingerprint image data of each finger of both hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant is read.

The selector 20 is connected to the fingerprint reading sensor 10
The fingerprint image data of each finger read at -1 to 10-10 is sequentially selected, and the finger number F corresponding to the selected image data is selected.
N and the finger image data PD corresponding to the finger number FN are output to the fingerprint data capturing unit 30.

The fingerprint data capturing section 30 is provided with a selector 2
By analyzing the image data PD input from 0, fingerprint information corresponding to the image data PD is taken in as fingerprint data.

The fingerprint data storage unit 40 stores the fingerprint data FD fetched by the fingerprint data fetching unit 30 into the finger number F.
N. Fingerprint data FD and finger number FN stored in fingerprint data storage unit 40
Is used as fingerprint authentication registration data of the fingerprint authentication registrant.

The control unit 50 controls the fingerprint authentication registration device 10
0, a general operation of the selector 20, a fingerprint data capturing operation of the fingerprint data capturing unit 30, a storage operation of the fingerprint data storage unit 40, a voice guidance operation of the voice guidance unit 60, an input display panel unit. 7
The input display operation of 0 is controlled.

The voice guidance unit 60 provides voice guidance for the fingerprint authentication registration operation in the fingerprint authentication registration device 100 shown in FIG. 1, and the input display panel unit 70 displays various information on the display unit 71. The input unit 72 is used to input various data. Here, the display unit 71 of the input display panel unit 70 can be constituted by a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and the input unit 72 can be constituted by a touch panel mounted on the liquid crystal display device (LCD).

FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the fingerprint authentication registration apparatus shown in FIG.

In FIG. 3, when fingerprint data of a fingerprint authentication registrant is registered using the fingerprint authentication registration device 100 shown in FIG. 2, first, the input unit 7 of the input display panel unit 70 is registered.
2, the personal ID of the fingerprint authentication registrant is input (step 101). Then, the voice guidance unit 60 is driven to instruct to place both hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant in accordance with the bill guides 2-1 and 2-2 on the fingerprint collection table 1 (step 102).

Next, it is checked whether or not all the fingers for registering the fingerprint data of all the fingers of the fingerprint authentication registrant are designated (step 1).
03). If it is determined that all the fingers are designated (YES in step 103), first, n = 1 is set (step 104), and the fingerprint of the n-th, that is, in this case, the first finger is read. Scanning is performed using the sensors 10-1 to 10-10 (step 105).

Then, the fingerprint data of the scanned n-th finger is captured by the fingerprint data capturing section 30 via the selector 20, and the captured fingerprint data is registered in the fingerprint data storage section 40 (step 106). Then, a finger number corresponding to the registered fingerprint data is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 107).

Next, n = m (here, when fingerprint data of all fingers of both hands of the fingerprint authentication registrant is registered, m = 1
0, m = to register fingerprint data of all fingers of one hand
5) is checked (step 108). Here, if n = m is not satisfied (N0 in step 108), since the registration of the fingerprint data of all the fingers has not been completed, n is incremented by 1 (step 109), and the process returns to step 105. = 105 until step = m is satisfied.
And the processing of step 108 is repeated.

When n = m is satisfied in step 108 (YES in step 108), the fingerprint authentication registration operation ends.

If it is determined in step 103 that all fingers are not specified (NO in step 103), it is determined that the process is to register fingerprint data of a specific finger, and the specific finger for registering fingerprint data is registered. Is designated (step 110). Next, the fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-
10 scans the fingerprint of the specified specific finger (step 111). Then, the fingerprint data of the specified specific finger is captured by the fingerprint data capturing unit 30 via the selector 20, and the captured fingerprint data is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 112).
Subsequently, the finger number corresponding to the registered fingerprint data is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 113), and the fingerprint authentication registration operation ends.

As described above, according to the fingerprint authentication / registration apparatus 100 of this embodiment, on the fingerprint collecting table (1) on which at least the fingerprint reading sensors (10-1 to 10-10) for reading fingerprints are arranged at the positions of the respective fingers. Place one or both hands of a fingerprint authentication registrant on the fingerprint reading sensor (10-1).
10 to 10)), the fingerprint data of one or both hands of the fingerprint authentication registrant is sequentially taken from the read output of
The acquired fingerprint data is registered so as to correspond to each finger.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the relationship between the personal ID registered and managed by the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 and the finger number.

The fingerprint authentication and registration device 100 according to this embodiment
, Each finger number corresponding to the principal ID (A, B,...), That is, finger number 1 (right thumb), finger number 2
(Right index finger), finger number 3 (right middle finger), finger number 4 (right hand ring finger),..., Finger number 10 (right hand little finger), and the fingerprint data of each finger is registered and managed. It is registered and managed according to the number.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the fingerprint data stored in the fingerprint data storage unit by the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the fingerprint data of each finger is registered and managed in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 in correspondence with the finger number of each finger. Is a personal ID file, a finger number n, fingerprint data of the finger number n, a finger number n +
1, the fingerprint data of the finger number n + 1,..., The finger data of the finger number m, the fingerprint data of the finger number m, and the fingerprint file is stored corresponding to each fingerprint authentication registrant.

In the above-described embodiment, the fingerprint data of all hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant or the fingerprint data of the specific finger designated by the fingerprint authentication registrant is automatically registered. Alternatively, the fingerprint data of the optimal finger may be automatically selected from all the fingerprint data of both hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant, and the fingerprint data of the automatically selected finger may be registered.

Here, the optimum finger fingerprint data is determined based on, for example, 1) presence or absence of a flaw, 2) shading, 3) sharpness and the like.

In other words, if the fingerprint data of a certain finger contains a flaw, this flaw may be healed and is not suitable as fingerprint data for personal identification. Further, if the density of the fingerprint data is not clear, the fingerprint data of this finger is not suitable as fingerprint data for personal identification. Also, if the sharpness is low, the probability of an error increases even if this fingerprint data is used, so that the fingerprint data of this finger is not suitable as fingerprint data for personal identification.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining another operation of the fingerprint authentication and registration apparatus shown in FIG. 2 in which the fingerprint data of the optimum finger is automatically selected and registered.

In FIG. 6, the fingerprint data of the finger having the highest definition among all the fingerprint data of both hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant is automatically selected and registered.

In FIG. 6, first, the user ID of the fingerprint authentication registrant is input using the fingerprint data input section 72 (step 121). Then, the voice guidance unit 60 is driven to guide the bills 2-1 and 2-2 on the fingerprint collection table 1.
Is instructed to place both hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant (step 122).

Next, the value DMAX indicating the maximum value of the sharpness of the fingerprint data is set to 0 indicating the minimum value (step 12).
Set n = 1 together with 3) (step 124), and n
The fingerprint of the second finger, that is, the first finger in this case, is scanned using the fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-10 (step 125).

Then, the fingerprint data of the n-th finger that has been scanned is captured by the fingerprint data capturing unit 30 via the selector 20, and the value Dread indicating the sharpness of the captured fingerprint data is compared with the value DMAX. Value Dread
Is greater than the value DMAX, that is, whether DMAX <Dread is satisfied (step 126).

Here, if DMAX <Dread holds, the value Dr
ead is a value DMAX indicating the maximum value of the sharpness of new fingerprint data.
(Step 127).

Next, n = m (here, if fingerprint data of all fingers of both hands of the fingerprint authentication registrant is to be registered, m = 1
0, m = to register fingerprint data of all fingers of one hand
5) is checked (step 128). Here, if n = m is not satisfied (N0 in step 128), since the registration of the fingerprint data of all the fingers has not been completed, n is incremented by 1 (step 129), and the process returns to step 125. = M is satisfied, step 125
From step 128 are repeated.

If n = m is satisfied in step 128 (YES in step 128), the finger number of the maximum definition DMAX to be registered is displayed on the fingerprint data display section 71 (step 130). Then, the fingerprint data having the maximum definition DMAX is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 131).
Subsequently, the finger number corresponding to the registered fingerprint data having the maximum definition DMAX is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 132), and the fingerprint authentication registration operation ends.

In the above configuration, the fingerprint data of a specific finger is automatically registered while paying attention to the sharpness of the fingerprint. It may be configured to automatically register fingerprint data,
Further, the fingerprint data of a specific finger may be automatically registered based on these combinations.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating still another operation of the fingerprint authentication and registration apparatus shown in FIG.

In the flowchart shown in FIG. 7, different application software is registered corresponding to the fingerprint data of each finger of the fingerprint authentication registrant. According to such a configuration, the fingerprint authentication terminal authenticates the fingerprint data of the specific finger of the fingerprint authentication registrant to automatically start the specific application software set in advance corresponding to the specific finger. Also becomes possible.

In FIG. 7, first, the input display panel section 7
The personal ID of the registrant of fingerprint authentication is input using the input unit 72 of 0 (step 141). Then, the voice guidance unit 60 is driven to instruct to put both hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant in accordance with the bill guides 2-1 and 2-2 on the fingerprint collection table 1 (step 142).

Next, it is checked whether or not all the fingers have been designated to register the fingerprint data of all the fingers of the fingerprint authentication registrant (step 1).
43). Here, if it is determined that all fingers are designated (YES in step 143), first, n = 1 is set (step 144), and the fingerprint of the n-th finger, ie, the first finger in this case, is read. Scanning is performed using the sensors 10-1 to 10-10 (step 145).

Then, the fingerprint data of the scanned n-th finger is captured by the fingerprint data capturing unit 30 via the selector 20, and the captured fingerprint data is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 146). Then, a finger number corresponding to the registered fingerprint data is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 147).

Next, it is checked whether or not there is designation of application software to be registered corresponding to the fingerprint data of the n-th finger (step 148). If the application software is specified (step 14)
8 is YES), this application software is
The fingerprint data storage unit 40 corresponding to the fingerprint data of the third finger
(Step 149).

In step 148, if there is no designation of application software to be registered corresponding to the fingerprint data of the n-th finger (N in step 148)
O), proceed to step 150 without registering the application software.

In step 150, n = m (where m = 10 when fingerprint data of all fingers of both hands of the fingerprint authentication registrant is registered, and m = 10 when fingerprint data of all fingers of one hand are registered). = 5). Here, if n = m is not satisfied (N0 in step 158), since the registration of the fingerprint data of all the fingers is not completed, n is incremented by 1 (step 151), and the process returns to step 145. Steps 145 to 150 are repeated until = m is satisfied.

When n = m is satisfied in step 150 (YES in step 150), the fingerprint authentication registration operation is terminated.

If it is determined in step 143 that all fingers are not designated (NO in step 143), it is determined that the process is to register fingerprint data of a specific finger, and the specific finger for registering fingerprint data is registered. Is designated (step 152). Next, the fingerprint reading sensors 10-1 to 10-
10 scans the fingerprint of the specified specific finger (step 153). Then, the fingerprint data of the designated specific finger is captured by the fingerprint data capturing unit 30 via the selector 20, and the captured fingerprint data is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 154).
Subsequently, a finger number corresponding to the registered fingerprint data is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 (step 155).

Next, it is checked whether or not there is designation of application software to be registered corresponding to the fingerprint data of the designated finger (step 156). Here, if there is application software to be registered corresponding to the fingerprint data of the designated finger (YE in step 156)
S) The application software is registered in the fingerprint data storage unit 40 in correspondence with the fingerprint data of the designated finger (step 157), and the fingerprint authentication registration operation ends.

If it is determined in step 156 that there is no designation of application software to be registered corresponding to the fingerprint data of the designated finger (N in step 156)
O), the fingerprint authentication registration operation ends without registering the application software corresponding to the fingerprint data of the designated finger.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship among the principal ID, finger number, and application software registered and managed by the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG.

In FIG. 8, the principal IDs (A, B,...)
), Finger numbers 1 (right thumb), finger number 2 (right index finger), finger number 3 (right middle finger), finger number 4 (right hand ring finger),. 10 (right finger) is registered and managed, and specific application software, such as word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, e-mail software, etc., is registered corresponding to each finger number. The fingerprint data of each finger is registered and managed corresponding to the finger number of each finger.

According to such a configuration, for example, word processing software is automatically started by authenticating the fingerprint data of the right thumb with the fingerprint authentication terminal, and the spreadsheet is automatically calculated by authenticating the fingerprint data of the right index finger. It is possible to control to start up the software automatically and authenticate the fingerprint data of the middle finger of the right hand to automatically launch the database software, and to authenticate the fingerprint data of the ring finger of the right hand to automatically launch the email software become.

In the above configuration, specific application software is associated with all fingerprint data of both hands or one hand of a fingerprint authentication registrant or fingerprint data of a specific finger specified by a fingerprint authentication registrant or the like. The fingerprint is automatically selected from all the fingerprint data of both hands or one hand of the fingerprint authentication registrant, and a specific fingerprint data is associated with the fingerprint data of the automatically selected finger. You may comprise so that application software may be registered.

FIG. 9 shows a fingerprint configured to automatically start up specific application software using the relationship between the personal ID, finger number, and application software registered and managed by the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a block diagram showing an example of an authentication terminal.

In FIG. 9, this fingerprint authentication terminal 200
Comprises a fingerprint reading sensor 201, a fingerprint data capturing unit 202, a fingerprint data collating unit 203, a fingerprint data file 204, and an application executing unit 205.

Here, the fingerprint data collating unit 203 is composed of, for example, a CCD sensor or the like.
The fingerprint of a specific finger of the user placed on a fingerprint input unit (not shown) provided at 00 is read as image data.

The fingerprint data capturing unit 202 analyzes the fingerprint image data of the specific finger of the user read by the fingerprint data matching unit 203, and captures fingerprint information corresponding to the image data as fingerprint data.

The fingerprint data file 204 stores fingerprint data and application software corresponding to the user's personal ID and finger number in the manner shown in FIG.

The fingerprint data collating section 203 collates the fingerprint data of the specific finger of the user captured by the fingerprint data capturing section 202 with the fingerprint data stored in the fingerprint data file 204, and when the fingerprint data matches, the fingerprint data is compared. It outputs an application software start instruction corresponding to the data to the application execution unit 205.

When the application execution unit 205 receives a command for starting predetermined application software from the fingerprint data matching unit 203, the application execution unit 205 starts and executes predetermined application software in response to the input command.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation of the fingerprint authentication terminal shown in FIG.

In FIG. 10, when this process is started, first, the fingerprint data capturing section 202 analyzes the fingerprint image data of the specific finger of the user read by the fingerprint reading sensor 201, and corresponds to the image data. A fingerprint data capturing process for capturing fingerprint information to be performed as fingerprint data is executed (step 211).

Next, the person and his / her finger number are specified by the fingerprint data collating unit 203 (step 21).
2). The identification of the person and his / her finger number by the fingerprint data collation unit 203 is performed based on the data stored in the fingerprint data file 204. When the identification of the person and his / her finger number is made, the identified person and his / her finger number are identified. A start instruction for the application software stored in the fingerprint data file 204 corresponding to the number is output to the application execution unit 205, and login of the application software is executed (step 213). Thereby, the application execution unit 2
05, the logged-in application software is activated (step 214), and this process ends.

[0097]

As described above, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a fingerprint authentication registration method for registering fingerprint data used in a fingerprint authentication terminal, wherein a fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint at each finger position. By placing one or both hands on a fingerprint collection table on which at least a finger is placed, and sequentially taking the fingerprint data of the one or both hands from the read output of the fingerprint reading means, the fingerprint data of each finger is obtained. Since it is configured to register for each finger, the fingerprint authentication registrant automatically places the fingerprint data of one or both hands simply by placing one or both hands on the fingerprint collection table can do. In addition, the registered fingerprint data is registered and managed in correspondence with each finger, so that fingerprint authentication can be performed for each finger.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the fingerprint collecting table is configured such that a hand-shaped guide is formed corresponding to the arrangement position of the fingerprint reading means. Therefore, when performing fingerprint authentication registration, the fingerprint authentication registrant only has to place one or both hands along the guide of the handprint on the fingerprint collection table, so that fingerprint authentication registration can be performed easily and reliably without errors. become.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the optimum fingerprint data of the finger is selected from the fingerprint data, and the selected fingerprint data is fetched and applied to the finger. Since the registration is performed correspondingly, the fingerprint authentication registrant can easily register without being conscious of the finger optimal for fingerprint authentication registration.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the fingerprint data of a specific finger is designated among the fingerprint data, and the designated fingerprint data is selectively captured. Since the acquired fingerprint data is configured to be registered corresponding to the finger corresponding to the fingerprint data, the fingerprint authentication registrant can easily perform selective registration of fingerprint data of a desired finger. Become.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first, third or fourth aspect of the invention, the fingerprint data is registered in correspondence with predetermined application software. With the authentication of the finger, control such as automatically starting specific application software becomes possible.

According to the invention of claim 6, in the fingerprint authentication registration device for registering fingerprint data to be used in a fingerprint authentication terminal, at least a fingerprint reading table in which fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint is arranged at each finger position. Fingerprint data capturing means for sequentially capturing a plurality of fingerprint data of one or both fingers placed on the fingerprint capturing table from the read output of the fingerprint reading means of the fingerprint capturing table; Registration means for registering the fingerprint data captured by the incorporation means corresponding to each finger, so that the fingerprint authentication registrant simply places one or both hands on the fingerprint collection table, A fingerprint authentication and registration device capable of automatically registering fingerprint data of one or both hands can be provided. Then, the registered fingerprint data is registered and managed corresponding to each finger, so that fingerprint authentication can be performed for each finger.

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, the fingerprint collecting table is formed such that a hand-shaped guide is formed corresponding to the position of the fingerprint reading means. Therefore, at the time of fingerprint authentication registration, the fingerprint authentication registrant only needs to place one or both hands along the guide of the handprint on the fingerprint collection table, thereby making it possible to perform fingerprint authentication registration easily and reliably without errors. Can be provided.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the present invention, the fingerprint data capturing means includes:
The fingerprint data of the optimal finger is selected and captured from the fingerprint data, and the registration means is configured to register the fingerprint data of the selected captured optimal finger corresponding to the finger. An authentication registrant can provide a fingerprint authentication registration device that can easily register without being conscious of a finger optimal for fingerprint authentication registration.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth aspect of the invention, there is further provided a designating means for designating fingerprint data of a specific finger among the fingerprint data,
The fingerprint data capturing means selects and captures fingerprint data of a specific finger designated by the designating means, and the registration means associates the selected and captured optimal finger fingerprint data with the finger. The fingerprint authentication registrant can provide a fingerprint authentication registration device that can easily perform selective registration of fingerprint data of a desired finger.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the sixth, eighth or ninth aspect, the registration means is configured to register the fingerprint data in correspondence with predetermined application software. Therefore, it is possible to provide a fingerprint authentication and registration device capable of performing control such as automatically starting specific application software by authenticating a specific finger.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a fingerprint authentication and registration apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a detailed configuration of the fingerprint authentication registration device shown in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of the fingerprint authentication registration device shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a relationship between a personal ID and a finger number registered and managed by the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of fingerprint data stored in a fingerprint data storage unit by the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 3;

6 is a flowchart illustrating another operation of the fingerprint authentication and registration device illustrated in FIG. 2 in which fingerprint data of an optimal finger is automatically selected and registered.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating still another operation of the fingerprint authentication registration apparatus shown in FIG. 2;

8 is a diagram showing a relationship among a personal ID, a finger number, and application software registered and managed by the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7;

9 is a diagram illustrating a fingerprint authentication terminal configured to automatically start up specific application software using a relationship between a personal ID, a finger number, and application software registered and managed by the processing of the flowchart shown in FIG. 7; It is a block diagram showing an example.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation of the fingerprint authentication terminal shown in FIG. 9;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Fingerprint sampling stand 2-1 and 2-2 Hand guide 3 Support member 10-1 to 10-10 Fingerprint reading sensor 20 Selector 30 Fingerprint data capture unit 40 Fingerprint data storage unit 50 Control unit 60 Voice guidance unit 70 Input display panel Unit 71 display unit 72 input unit 100 fingerprint authentication registration device 200 fingerprint authentication terminal 201 fingerprint reading sensor 202 fingerprint data acquisition unit 203 fingerprint data collation unit 204 fingerprint data file 205 application execution unit

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A fingerprint authentication registration method for registering fingerprint data to be used in a fingerprint authentication terminal, wherein one or both hands are placed on a fingerprint collection table on which at least fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint is arranged at each finger position. A fingerprint authentication and registration method, wherein fingerprint data of one or both hands of the fingers are sequentially captured from the read output of the fingerprint reading means, and the captured fingerprint data is registered corresponding to each finger. 2. The fingerprint authentication registration method according to claim 1, wherein a guide of a handprint is formed in the fingerprint collection table in correspondence with a position where the fingerprint reading means is arranged. 3. The fingerprint authentication registration according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint data of the optimum finger is selected from the fingerprint data, and the selected fingerprint data is fetched and registered corresponding to the finger. Method. 4. Designating fingerprint data of a specific finger among the fingerprint data, selectively capturing the specified fingerprint data, and storing the captured fingerprint data in correspondence with a finger corresponding to the fingerprint data. 2. The fingerprint authentication registration method according to claim 1, wherein registration is performed. 5. The fingerprint authentication registration method according to claim 1, wherein said fingerprint data is registered corresponding to predetermined application software. 6. A fingerprint authentication and registration device for registering fingerprint data to be used in a fingerprint authentication terminal, comprising: a fingerprint collection table in which at least fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint is arranged at the position of each finger; Fingerprint data capturing means for sequentially capturing a plurality of pieces of fingerprint data of one or both fingers placed on the fingerprint collecting table from the read output of the fingerprint collecting table; and fingerprint data captured by the fingerprint data capturing means. And a registration unit for registering the fingerprint authentication registration device. 7. The fingerprint authentication and registration device according to claim 6, wherein a guide of a handprint is formed in the fingerprint collecting table in correspondence with a position of the fingerprint reading means. 8. The fingerprint data capturing means selects and captures optimal fingerprint data of the finger from the fingerprint data, and the registration means stores the fingerprint data of the selected captured optimal finger in the finger data. 7. The fingerprint authentication registration method according to claim 6, wherein registration is performed in accordance with the following. 9. Designating means for designating fingerprint data of a specific finger of the fingerprint data, wherein the fingerprint data capturing means converts the fingerprint data of the specific finger designated by the designating means. 7. The fingerprint authentication registration method according to claim 6, wherein said registration means registers the fingerprint data of said optimally selected and captured finger corresponding to said finger. 10. The registration means according to claim 6, wherein said registration means registers said fingerprint data corresponding to predetermined application software.
Or the fingerprint authentication registration method described in 9.