JP2001306226A - Individual authentication device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize an individual authentication device for enabling a user to joyfully input information for identifying an individual. SOLUTION: A user inputs information for identifying an individual by hitting or depressing an operation protrusion 20 according to a sound issued by a portable telephone set 10. The operation protrusion 20 is provided with a pressure sensor or the like so that the hitting or depressing operation of the operation protrusion 20 by the user can be fetched inside the portable telephone 10 as pressure change data. The pressure change data and the sound data are treated as the information for identifying the individual. Thus, it is possible to realize the portable telephone for allowing the user to joyfully input information for identifying an individual according to a music or the like by using the combination of the sound data and the operation data of the user as the information for identifying the individual.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an apparatus for authenticating an individual. In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus for performing personal authentication using a predetermined operation input by an individual.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Today, personal authentication devices for checking whether or not an individual is an individual are widely used. In this personal authentication device, it is common practice to compare the signature data, fingerprint data, password, and the like of the individual with those registered in advance to check whether or not the individual is the individual. .

[0003]

However, there has been a problem that input work for signature data and fingerprint data is tedious and lacks interest. Therefore, there has been a demand for a device for inputting information for identifying individuals such as signature data in a fun manner.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to realize a personal authentication device capable of happily inputting information for identifying an individual.

[0005]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a sound generating means for emitting a predetermined sound, an operation input means for inputting information on an operation to be performed by a user,
While the sounding means emits a predetermined sound, personal identification information creating means for creating personal identification information by combining information on the user's operation input by the operation input means with information on the emitted sound. And a comparison and collation unit for comparing and collating the created personal identification information with personal identification information registered in advance.

Since personal authentication can be performed only by performing an operation in accordance with a sound, personal authentication can be performed happily.

[0007] Also, the present invention can use a predetermined function when the comparison and collation means recognizes a predetermined identity between the created personal identification information and the previously registered personal identification information. And a permission means for keeping the personal authentication state.

[0008] With such a configuration, it is possible to execute a predetermined function only by the person himself / herself.

Further, the present invention is the personal authentication device, wherein the predetermined sound in the sounding means is a sound having a predetermined rhythm.

If the user has a rhythm, the user can execute an operation in accordance with the sound.

Further, the present invention is the personal authentication device, wherein the predetermined sound in the sounding means is a sound having a predetermined melody.

[0012] Because of having the melody, the operation can be performed happily, and an interesting personal authentication device can be realized.

Further, in the present invention, the operation input means is a pressure sensor, and the user inputs information on the operation of the user by hitting or pressing the pressure sensor. Authentication device.

[0014] With such a configuration, the user can tap the music in a fun manner.

Further, according to the present invention, the motion input means includes a bar-shaped projection and a motion sensor for detecting a motion of the bar-shaped projection, and the user inclines the bar-shaped projection in a predetermined direction. The personal authentication device is characterized by inputting information on the user's operation.

Such a configuration is called a joystick, as will be described later, and is used for game machines and the like. By operating such a bar-shaped protrusion, personal authentication information can be input happily.

Further, according to the present invention, the operation input means may include an O
Personal authentication, comprising: switch means capable of taking both operation states of N operation and OFF operation, wherein the user inputs information regarding the operation of the user by switching the operation state of the switch means. Device.

With such a configuration, a user's operation can be input using simple switch means.

Further, the present invention is a personal authentication apparatus characterized by including storage means for storing the personal identification information registered in advance.

Since the personal identification information registered in advance is stored inside, the personal authentication operation can be executed without transmitting / receiving data to / from the outside.

Further, the present invention is the personal authentication apparatus, characterized in that the comparing and collating means extracts the previously registered personal identification information from an external server.

Since the personal identification information stored in the external server is taken out, data common to a plurality of devices can be used as personal identification information registered in advance.

[0023]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 is an external view of a mobile phone 10 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. As shown in FIG.
An operation protrusion 20 is provided at a substantially central portion of the main body 10a of the main body 0. The mobile phone 10 according to the first embodiment has a personal authentication function, and can be operated only by the user.
It is.

In order to check whether or not the user is the user, the user inputs information for identifying the individual to the mobile phone 10.

The characteristics of the first embodiment are as follows.
The user inputs information for identifying an individual by hitting or pressing the operation projection 20 in accordance with the sound emitted from the mobile phone 10.

The operation projection 20 is provided with a pressure sensor and the like.
The data is taken into the mobile phone 10 as pressure change data. The pressure change data and the sound data are treated as information for identifying an individual.

As described above, in the first embodiment, a combination of sound data and user operation data is used as information for identifying an individual (personal identification information in the present invention). Therefore, a personal authentication device (in this embodiment, the mobile phone 10) capable of inputting information happily in time with music or the like is realized.

FIG. 2 shows functional blocks relating to personal authentication of the mobile phone 10. As shown in the figure, the mobile phone 10 includes a sounding unit 30 and an acquiring unit 20 in addition to the operation protrusion 20.

The sounding means 30 outputs a sound when inputting information for identifying an individual. The user hears this sound and hits the operation protrusion 20 as appropriate at his / her own timing. The combination of the tapping (or pressing) timing, the rhythm, the tapping strength, and the sound together with the sound serves as information for identifying an individual. Typically, the sound emitted by the sounding means 30 is preferably music, but may be a simple drum sound or an electronic sound for indicating a rhythm. Of course, this music generally includes a so-called melody (scale). The sound output by the sound generating means 30 may be any sound as long as it is a sound for letting the user know the timing of hitting or pressing the operation protrusion 20.

The sounding means 30 may be any means capable of outputting a predetermined music or rhythm sound. It is also preferable to use a so-called MIDI sound source or various synthesizers. It is also preferable to use an IC or the like that outputs a simple electronic sound at a constant rhythm, such as a clock alarm. It is also preferable that the music to be pronounced can be changed by the user's selection.

The acquisition means 32 acquires the output signal of the pressure sensor of the operation projection 20. This signal indicates the intensity and timing at which the user hits the operation protrusion 20. The acquisition means 32 is preferably composed of an interface with the pressure sensor, driver software for the interface, and the like.

The mobile phone 10 has an integrating means 34 for integrating and combining the sound and the output signal of the pressure sensor. The sound emitted by the sounding means 30 is time-series data as is well known. The pressure change data acquired by the acquisition means 32 is also time-series data. Therefore, since both are time-series data, both can be handled collectively as time-series vector data.
The integrating means 34 generates such time-series vector data. The time-series vector data is data obtained by combining sound and user operation data, and is information for identifying an individual as described above. In addition, the integration means 3
4 is composed of software for merging two data.

Further, the portable telephone 10 is provided with
6 and permission means 38.

The comparison / comparison means 36 compares and compares the time-series vector data with personal identification information registered in advance, and checks whether or not the individual is an individual. The result of this inspection is supplied to the permission means 38 described below. The registered personal identification information is preferably stored in the storage means 40 or stored in an external server. When stored in an external server, the comparison / matching means 36 accesses the external server via a communication line and acquires personal identification information.

The comparison / comparison means comprises software for comparing and collating both information.

The permission means 38 is means for permitting the user to operate the mobile phone 10. If it is determined that the user is the "person" as a result of the inspection by the comparison / matching means 36, the user is permitted to operate the mobile phone 10, and the user can operate the mobile phone 10. It is possible.

The permission means 38 is also constituted by software. In recent years, since most functions of the mobile phone 10 are controlled by software, in order to prohibit the use of the function, a “prohibition flag” is stored in one of memories as software, and various functions are executed. When attempting to do so, it is practically easiest to confirm whether or not this "prohibition flag" is set and to execute the function only when it is not set.

On the other hand, as a result of the inspection by the comparison and collation means 36, if it is determined that the user is not the "person",
The operation of the mobile phone 10 is prohibited. As a result, the user cannot use the mobile phone 10, and the privacy and the like of the authorized person are protected.

As described above, according to the first embodiment, it is possible to provide a mobile phone having a personal authentication function and capable of inputting personal identification information happily.

Embodiment 2 According to the mobile phone 10 described above, it is also possible to input personal identification information for authentication of a person when performing so-called electronic commerce using the mobile phone. With this configuration, it is possible to input personal identification information for electronic commerce in a fun manner.

The personal identification information input by the mobile phone 10, that is, the information obtained by integrating the sound and the operation data of the user is transmitted as it is to the server for electronic commerce. Then, the personal identification information is subjected to personal authentication in the server. If the personal authentication is successful, electronic commerce is possible using the mobile phone 10.

As described above, in the second embodiment, since the signature data can be input to the mobile phone 10, it is possible to perform a commercial transaction with an electronic commerce server that performs authentication of the user based on the signature data. It is possible.

Third Embodiment In the first embodiment, the operation projection 20 is provided with the pressure sensor, and the operation of hitting or pushing by the user is acquired as the data of the pressure change. However, any operation may be performed as long as the operation is performed by the user in accordance with the sound and is detectable.

For example, it is preferable to use a joystick used in a game machine or the like instead of the operation projection 20. By using this joystick, the user can operate the joystick according to the sound,
It is possible to enter information that identifies an individual. Usually, a motion sensor or the like for detecting the amount of tilt when the bar is tilted is incorporated in the joystick. By incorporating such a motion sensor, it is possible to acquire a user's motion as data.

Since the joystick currently used in game machines and the like is bulky when used as it is in the mobile phone 10, it is preferable that the stick of the joystick be shortened and used as a rod-shaped projection. As for the appearance,
This will be similar to the operation projection 20 incorporating the pressure sensor shown in FIG.

As described above, various operations of the user can be obtained as data by using various sensors and the like, and can be used as data for identifying an individual. As various actions of the user, besides hitting, pushing, etc., twisting, twisting, turning, etc. can also be used. Further, the movement is not necessarily limited to the hand, and may be a foot. It is also preferable to arrange several sensors on the floor, step on them in order in accordance with the sound, and use the order of stepping as information for identifying an individual (personal identification information).

On the other hand, the simplest sensor may be a simple ON / OFF switch. The operation of turning on / off the switch can also be information for identifying an individual.

As described above, by using various sensors, various actions of the user can be used as personal identification information.

[0050]

As described above, according to the present invention, various actions of the user are used as personal identification information. As a result, a personal authentication device capable of inputting personal identification information happily is obtained.

In particular, according to the present invention, since the predetermined operation is performed in accordance with the sound, the operation can be performed in accordance with music or the like, and the personal authentication operation can be performed more enjoyably. is there.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an external view of a mobile phone according to a preferred embodiment 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram relating to personal authentication of the mobile phone according to the first embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Cellular phone 10a Main body 20 Operation protrusion 30 Sound generation means 32 Acquisition means 34 Integration means 36 Comparison and collation means 38 Permission means 40 Storage means

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Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A sound generating means for emitting a predetermined sound; an operation input means for inputting information on an operation to be performed by a user; Personal identification information creating means for creating personal identification information by combining the information on the user's operation with the information on the emitted sound, and comparing the created personal identification information with the personal identification information registered in advance. A personal identification device, comprising: 2. The personal authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the comparing and collating means recognizes a predetermined identity between the created personal identification information and the pre-registered personal identification information. Means for permitting a predetermined function to be used. 3. The personal identification device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined sound in the sounding means is a sound having a predetermined rhythm. 4. The personal authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined sound in the sound generator is a sound having a predetermined melody. 5. The personal authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the operation input unit is a pressure sensor, and the user taps or presses the pressure sensor to obtain information on the operation of the user. A personal authentication device characterized by inputting. 6. The personal authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the operation input unit includes: a rod-shaped projection; and a motion sensor that detects a movement of the rod-shaped projection. A personal authentication device characterized by inputting information relating to the user's operation by tilting in a predetermined direction. 7. The personal authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the operation input unit includes a switch unit that can take both an ON operation state and an OFF operation state, and the user operates the switch unit. A personal authentication device characterized by inputting information relating to the user's operation by switching states. 8. The personal authentication apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a storage unit configured to store the personal identification information registered in advance. 9. The personal authentication apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said comparison and collation means extracts said pre-registered personal identification information from an external server.