JP2002047840A - Switching mechanism with biometrics data authentification device, switching method jointly using biometrics data authentification, and recording medium having switching program jointly using biometrics data authentification recorded therein - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a switching mechanism of high safety, a switching method, and a recording medium having a switching program recorded therein. SOLUTION: A person himself or herself is confirmed by a biometrics authentification device, and a switching device for a cylinder lock or the like is put in an ON state to put the switching mechanism for integrating both, in an ON state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a switch provided with a biometrics data authentication device that turns on a switch mechanism by turning on a switch device by biometrics identification and a cylinder lock. The present invention relates to a mechanism, a switching method using biometrics data authentication, and a recording medium recording a switching program using biometrics data authentication.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, switch devices such as cylinder locks have been used for opening and closing doors of houses and automobiles, and for turning on / off ignition of automobiles. For example, in the case of a cylinder lock, by inserting and turning a key suitable for this, opening and closing the door and turning on / off the ignition
Perform F. However, when the technique of picking is used or a duplicate key is used, a person other than the person can open and close the door and turn on / off the ignition, which may be suitable for damage such as theft.

On the other hand, there are other methods for authenticating an individual, such as a personal identification number system in which a personal identification number is entered using an input key to determine the authenticity, a biometrics system focusing on the physical characteristics of the individual, and an authentication method such as an IC card. An authentication token method using a token has been used so far. It is possible to use voiceprint recognition, iris recognition, and fingerprint recognition as methods utilizing individual physical characteristics.
A voiceprint represents a voice in a complicated striped pattern by a frequency analyzer, and can be used for authentication. The iris is a disc-like thin film having a pupil in the center between the cornea and the lens of the eyeball, and can identify an individual by the state of the sphincter, the radiation muscle, the pigment, and the like. Fingerprints are wrinkles of the skin on the abdominal surface of the finger end and have a bow-like, spiral-like, or hoof-like shape, and are used as the basis for personal identification because they vary from person to person and do not change throughout life. Fingerprinting was established by the British geneticist Francis Galton in the late 19th century as a way to identify individuals. However, fingerprints, voiceprints,
When this copy is used for both the iris and the iris, an erroneous determination may be made to enable impersonation.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a switch mechanism, a switch method, and a recording medium in which a switching program is recorded with higher security.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a biometrics data authentication device and a switch device such as a cylinder lock, so that the biometrics data authentication device performs identity verification and turns on the switch device.
The state is achieved by causing this switch mechanism to be in the ON state.

The switch mechanism is turned ON only when the identity is confirmed by the biometrics data authentication device and the switch device is turned ON.
If one of these fails, the switch mechanism is turned off.
Since the state cannot be changed to the N state, the safety is further improved.

[0007] The above-mentioned problem occurs only when the identity is confirmed by the biometrics data authentication device and the switch device such as the cylinder lock is turned on.
This is achieved by providing a recording medium recording a program in which the switch mechanism is turned on.

This is a recording medium in which a computer having a switch mechanism is recorded with a program for turning on / off the switch mechanism. The identity is confirmed by a biometrics data authentication device, and the switch device is used. Only when the switch mechanism is set to the ON state, the switch mechanism can be set to the ON state, which is more secure.

Next, in the case of a device having a fingerprint reader as a biometrics data authentication device, in addition to operating a switch device using a cylinder lock or the like, it is necessary to authenticate the fingerprint of the individual. However, as long as the person is the person, this authentication is successful, and for example, in the case of a cylinder lock, by using an appropriate key, the switch mechanism can be easily turned on.

Next, in a biometrics data authentication device having a fingerprint recording medium reader for reading fingerprint data from a recording device recording fingerprint data, an IC incorporating the recording device recording fingerprint data is used.
The fingerprint data can be read and authenticated by hanging a card, a stick memory, and the like on a fingerprint recording medium reader. Therefore, as long as the person has these recording devices and keys, the switch mechanism can be turned ON.

Next, in the case where the biometrics data authentication device includes a receiving device for receiving fingerprint data, fingerprint data transmitted remotely can be received and authenticated by the receiving device. That is, the user only needs to have a device that records fingerprint data and can transmit the data remotely. When a mobile phone terminal on which fingerprint data is recorded is used as the transmitting device, a mobile phone terminal or the like is also suitable as the receiving device. Also, in a ring or a wristwatch or the like on which fingerprint data is recorded, it is convenient to use a radio wave or a light wave such as an infrared ray for the transfer of the fingerprint data. The mobile phone terminal may be provided with a fingerprint reader instead of the recording medium on which the fingerprint data is recorded. That is, the fingerprint is read by the mobile phone terminal, and the fingerprint data is remotely stored in the present invention. The data is transmitted to the biometrics data authentication device.

Next, in the case where a biometrics data authentication device and a switch device such as a cylinder lock are provided in parallel, for example, when an ignition cylinder lock and a fingerprint reading device are provided together, fingerprint authentication is performed. By performing the operation of inserting the key into the cylinder lock and turning it, the ignition can be turned on. If you do not place them so close,
For example, a fingerprint reader provided on a door glass or attached to a liquid crystal screen of a car navigation device can be used.

[0013] Next, in a device provided with a password authentication device for authenticating a password or the like input from a key switch, password authentication is performed in addition to biometrics data authentication and operation of the switch device. , And can be more secure.
A key switch for inputting a password is preferably provided near a switch device such as a cylinder lock or the like, and is more preferably provided alongside the switch device. Alternatively, it may be designed to receive a password input from a key switch of a mobile phone terminal.

Next, in a system in which a switch device using a cylinder lock or the like can be operated only when the identification is performed by the biometrics data authentication device, unless the identification is performed first, The switch device cannot be operated subsequently. For example, in the case of a cylinder lock, a pin for preventing the key from being inserted is provided, and when the identification is performed, the pin is retracted so that the key can be accepted.

Next, in a switch method using biometrics authentication, the biometrics authentication device can record biometrics data again as needed.

For example, in the case of an automobile, it is often the case that the vehicle is lent to a person other than the person. Or, as described below,
Even when multiple people are set to share, they may be lent to other people. Therefore, it becomes possible to re-record the biometric data according to the lender. In addition, when re-recording the biometrics data, it is usually necessary for the person to confirm something. For example, fingerprint input or password input by the person. In addition, in a case where the ownership is transferred from the principal to another person, it is necessary to delete the principal data.

Next, in the switching method using the biometrics authentication together, the biometrics authentication device records another biometrics data as needed, and the data is provided with a survival time. did. For example, if the survival time is set to 24 hours, 2
After 4 hours, this data is erased. Therefore, it is necessary to return to the original state as promised. It would be better to consider prohibiting a person borrowing from the person from lending to a third party again.

Next, the user can temporarily turn off the biometrics authentication device. Therefore, although the security is somewhat lowered, it is convenient to lend to another person because the procedure is simplified.

Next, fingerprints of a plurality of users are registered, and the switch mechanism is turned on when any one of the fingerprints is confirmed. As described above, for example, in the case of a car, a plurality of people may use the apparatus jointly.
In such a case, fingerprints are registered for all the members. This allows any of the members to use it independently of the other members.

If the re-recording of the biometrics data is performed by a biometrics data rewriting device installed at a car dealer, the reliability will be further improved.

Further, there is provided a method for rewriting biometrics data necessary for performing identity verification by remote control using biometrics data read from a biometrics data reader provided in a portable telephone terminal. Can be provided. Therefore, for example, in the case of lending a car key to a friend, the user only has to rewrite the key with a mobile phone terminal and hand over the key, so that the operability is excellent. A registration system may be introduced so that only a specific mobile phone terminal can be used for this purpose.

Also, rewriting of biometrics data necessary for performing identity verification is performed by receiving a password input from a key switch of the mobile phone terminal, performing authentication, and, if the identity is successfully verified, biometrics rewriting. It is possible to provide a method that does not require identification by the authentication device. Therefore, for example, when a car key is lent to a friend, the password is transmitted from the mobile phone terminal to the car, and if the hand is handed over, the friend can turn on the ignition only by operating the key. ,
More convenient.

It is needless to say that the portion exemplified as the fingerprint above can be replaced with another biometric.

On the recording medium on which the program is recorded,
Paper tapes, punch cards, flexible disks, hard disks, CD-ROMs, ROMs, RAMs, memory cards, and the like are included. In addition to a recording medium on which a program is recorded in a state that can be directly executed by a computer, for example, a recording medium on which a program that can be executed by being installed from a CD-ROM to another recording medium such as a hard disk, It also includes a recording medium on which an encoded, encrypted, or compressed program is recorded. The reason why the recording medium includes the RAM is that a program received via the network may be loaded on the RAM.

[0025]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and may be arbitrarily set without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is possible to change the design.

First Embodiment FIGS. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
As will be apparent from the above, this switch mechanism is composed of a cylinder lock 2 and an optical fingerprint reader 3, and is particularly characterized in that both are provided side by side. The cylinder lock 2 has a keyhole 20, and the optical fingerprint reader 3 has a glass surface 30 for putting a finger on. Optical fingerprint reader 3
FIG. 3 shows the internal configuration of the light source 31 that emits visible light or infrared light to a finger placed on the surface of the glass 30, an optical sensor 32 that receives light reflected by the surface of the glass 30,
A lens 33 is provided on a focal plane between the optical sensor 32 and the surface of the glass 30. Light source 31
A light emitting diode was used as a light emitting diode. Also, the optical sensor 32
, A charge-coupled device, an image scanner, or the like is often used. The fingerprint appearing on the surface of the glass 30 is focused by the lens 33 and picked up by the optical sensor 32 as a bright and dark striped image. FIG. 4 is a schematic view of another fingerprint reader, and the capacitance type fingerprint reader 3 is shown in FIG.
Numeral 4 is for obtaining a striped image from the distribution of the capacitance between the pixel array 35 on which the finger is placed and the striped pattern (fingerprint) 36 of the finger. Recently, a semiconductor is provided at the center of the mouse as a pointing device. Devices with fingerprint sensors are appearing.

The switch mechanism including the cylinder lock 2 and the optical fingerprint reader 3 includes an ignition circuit 13 connected to the cylinder lock 2 and an optical fingerprint reader 3 as shown in the block diagram of FIG. Is connected to the control device 1, and a memory 12 for recording fingerprint data of a registered user and a starter 10 of an automobile engine are connected to the control device 1. .

When a key (not shown) is inserted into the keyhole 20 of the cylinder lock 2 and turned, the switch is turned on (step S).
1) Next, the fingerprint of the finger touching the glass surface 30 of the optical fingerprint reader 3 is read and stored in the buffer 1 (step S).
2) The fingerprint data of the registered user recorded in the memory 12 is read and stored in the buffer 2 (step S3), and the matching between the fingerprint data stored in the buffer 1 and the fingerprint data stored in the buffer 2 is checked (step S4). If there is a match, the starter 10 is started (step S5), but if there is no match, the process is terminated on the spot and NG is reported.

That is, even if a key that matches the cylinder lock 2 is used, the starter 10 cannot be started unless the fingerprint is authenticated. Therefore, the switch mechanism of this embodiment has higher safety.

Second Embodiment As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the switch mechanism of this embodiment is provided with a card reader 14 instead of the fingerprint reader 11 of the first embodiment. Along with this change, a stick memory reading device 4 is provided alongside the cylinder lock 2. The stick memory reading device 4 is provided with a stick memory insertion port 40, into which a stick memory (not shown) is inserted.

The stick memory stores fingerprint data of the registered user, and is compared with the fingerprint data of the registered user in the memory 12. Here, if it is determined that there is a match, the starter 10 is activated.

Third Embodiment As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the switch mechanism of this embodiment has a portable telephone terminal 15 in place of the fingerprint reader 11 of the first embodiment. Mobile phone terminal 15
Receives fingerprint data from another mobile phone terminal, for example, the mobile phone 5 in FIG.

The fingerprint data of the registered user is stored in the internal memory of the mobile phone 5. The fingerprint data of the registered user is received and compared with the fingerprint data of the registered user in the memory 12. In this case, the starter 10 is started. Although the fingerprint data of the registered user is stored in the internal memory of the mobile phone 5, the display screen of the mobile phone 5 is improved as shown in FIG. Is read and transmitted to the mobile phone terminal 15.

Fourth Embodiment As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the switch mechanism of this embodiment is provided with a receiver 16 instead of the fingerprint reader 11 of the first embodiment. The receiving device 16
This is for receiving a signal from the transmitter 6 as shown in FIG.

The fingerprint data of the registered user is stored in the internal memory of the transmitter 6,
The starter 10 is activated by comparing and comparing the fingerprint data of the registered user with the fingerprint data of the registered user 2. The fingerprint data of the registered user is stored in the internal memory of the transmitter 6, and is transmitted from the transmitter 6 when the switch 60 is pressed. Reference numeral 61 denotes a key ring.

The transmitter 6 can be used not only for starting the starter 10 but also for opening the door of the automobile. In each case, the fingerprint data of the registered user is transmitted. If it is desired to separately operate the transmission of the fingerprint data and the opening and closing of the door, the function of the switch 60 may be divided into two and attached. As the specification of the transmitter 6, Bluetooth (trademark), which has been standardized in recent years, may be adopted.

Fifth Embodiment As apparent from FIG. 12, this switch mechanism is provided with a cylinder lock 2, an optical fingerprint reader 3, and a key switch 7 for inputting a password. Therefore, even if a key corresponding to the cylinder lock 2 is used or the fingerprint is authenticated, the starter 10 cannot be started unless the password is correctly input from the key switch 7.

Sixth Embodiment As apparent from FIG. 13, the cylinder lock 2 of this switch mechanism is characterized in that a pin 21 is provided inside a keyhole 20. The pin 21 prevents insertion of a key into the keyhole 20. If the fingerprint read from the optical fingerprint reader 3 is authenticated first, the pin 21 can be retracted, and the pinhole 20 can be retracted. Key can be inserted into the Therefore, if the key is substantial, the starter 10 can be started.

Seventh Embodiment FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of the seventh embodiment. This embodiment makes it possible to lend a car to another person, but if the key is not returned after a predetermined time, the state of the switch mechanism is turned off. For example, survival time (TT
If L) is set to 24 hours, the switch mechanism is turned off after 24 hours. When renting a car, set the survival time and execute the timer start (step S
6) It is monitored whether or not the set time has elapsed (step S7), and if it has elapsed, the switch is turned off (step S8).

Eighth Embodiment FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the eighth embodiment. This embodiment makes it possible to lend a car to another person similarly to the above, and allows the owner himself to turn off the fingerprint authentication function in the first place.
For example, an authentication stop switch is provided in the transmitter 6 of FIG. 11, and when the authentication stop switch is turned on (step S
9), turning off the authentication device and proceeding (step S)
11). This means that the starter 10 can be started only with the key. The authentication stop switch is OFF
In this state, normal operation is performed (step S12), and not only the key but also fingerprint authentication is required.

Ninth Embodiment FIG. 16 shows a registered user table 8 according to a ninth embodiment. This table 8 is composed of a registered user number column 80 and a registered data column 81, and records the identification number of the user who shares the use and the fingerprint data one-to-one corresponding to the identification number. Therefore, the fingerprint data read by the optical fingerprint reader 3 or the like is collated with reference to the table 8. The registered user registered in the table 8 can start the starter 10 only by operating the key.

Tenth Embodiment Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the switch mechanism of this embodiment is provided with a portable telephone terminal 15 instead of the fingerprint reader 11 of the first embodiment, and an EEP instead of the memory 12.
A ROM 17 is provided. Especially EEPROM17
The reason for using is that the fingerprint data is intended to be rewritten. For example, assuming that the person lends a car to a friend, his / her own fingerprint authentication is first performed using the mobile phone 5 in FIG. 9, and if this is passed, the fingerprint data in the EEPROM 17 is transferred to the mobile phone 5 in FIG. Is used to rewrite the fingerprint of a friend. Therefore, the switch mechanism of FIG. 17 is designed to cope with such usage. Here, it is also possible to set the survival time (TTL).
The friend's fingerprint data in 7 can be replaced with the saved data of the friend.

Eleventh Embodiment FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the operation of the eleventh embodiment. This embodiment makes it possible to lend a car to another person as described above, using a password,
It is possible to turn off the authentication device and to proceed. That is, for example, the mobile phone 5 shown in FIG. 9 is used. When a password is input from the key switch and transmitted, the password is received (step S12), the password is authenticated (step S13). To OFF and proceed forward (step S1
4). This means that the starter 10 can be started only with the key. If password authentication fails, normal operation is performed (step S1).
5) In addition to the key, fingerprint authentication is required. In this way, it is convenient to be able to unlock remotely with a password.

Other Embodiments When the power supply of the switch mechanism is turned on, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 19A, only the power supply for biometrics data authentication is turned on, and all other electric systems are turned on when authentication is performed. In some cases, the power supply including the authentication power supply and other electric systems is turned on by the key, and the biometrics data is authenticated and the starter is turned on.

In the above embodiment, the switch mechanism of an automobile is mainly described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Needless to say, personal identification using not only fingerprints but also irises and voice prints may be performed.

[0046]

As described above, according to the present invention, the identification is performed by the biometrics authentication device and the switch device such as the cylinder lock is turned on, so that the switch mechanism for integrating the both is turned on. It is designed to.

As a result, it was possible to provide a more secure switch mechanism and a recording medium on which a switching method and a switching program were recorded.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a switch mechanism according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of an optical fingerprint reader 3 and a cylinder lock 2 of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of an optical fingerprint reader 3 of the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of another fingerprint reading device.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart relating to starter activation of the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram of a switch mechanism according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a configuration diagram of a stick card reader 4 and a cylinder lock 2 of the embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a switch mechanism according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram of a mobile phone 5 used in the embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a switch mechanism according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a transmitter 6 used in the embodiment.

FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram around a key switch 7 according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram around a cylinder lock 2 according to a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart according to a time life setting of a seventh embodiment.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart related to an authentication stop switch of an eighth embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a registered user table according to the ninth embodiment;

FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a switch mechanism according to a tenth embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart related to password matching of the eleventh embodiment.

FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Control circuit 10 Starter 11 Fingerprint reader 12 Memory 13 Ignition circuit 14 Card reader 15 Cellular phone terminal 16 Receiver 17 EEPROM 2 Cylinder lock 20 Keyhole 21 Pin 3 Optical fingerprint reader 30 Glass surface 31 Light source 32 Optical sensor 33 Lens 34 Capacitance fingerprint reader 35 Pixel array 36 Finger stripe pattern (fingerprint) 4 Stick memory reader 40 Stick memory insertion slot 5 Cell phone 50 Fingerprint identification window 6 Oscillator 60 Switch 61 Key holder 7 Key switch 8 Table 80 Registration User number field 81 Registration data field

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Claims (22)

[Claims] 1. A biometrics data authentication device and a switch device such as a cylinder lock are provided, and when the identity is performed by the biometrics data authentication device and the switch device is turned on, the switch mechanism is turned on. A switch mechanism provided with a biometrics data authentication device. 2. A switch mechanism comprising the biometrics data authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the biometrics data authentication device includes a fingerprint reader. 3. A switch mechanism comprising the biometrics data authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the biometrics data authentication device reads out the fingerprint data from a recording device that has recorded the fingerprint data. Those that have. 4. A switch mechanism comprising the biometrics data authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the biometrics data authentication device includes a receiving device for receiving fingerprint data. 5. A switch mechanism comprising the biometrics data authentication device according to claim 4, wherein the receiving device is a mobile phone terminal. 6. A switch mechanism comprising the biometrics data authentication device according to claim 4, wherein the receiving device is a wireless data communication terminal. 7. A switch mechanism comprising the biometrics data authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the biometrics data authentication device and a switch device such as a cylinder lock are provided in parallel. 8. A switch mechanism comprising the biometrics data authentication device according to claim 1, further comprising a password authentication device for authenticating a password input from a key switch. 9. A switch mechanism having the biometrics data authentication device according to claim 1, wherein the switch device is operated by a cylinder lock or the like only when the identity is confirmed by the biometrics data authentication device. What you can do. 10. A biometrics authentication device in which a biometrics authentication device performs identity verification and a switch device such as a cylinder lock is turned on, so that a switch mechanism for integrating the two is turned on. Switch method to use together. 11. A switch method using biometrics authentication according to claim 10, wherein a fingerprint reader reads a fingerprint and the fingerprint authentication device performs identity verification. 12. The switching method using biometrics authentication according to claim 10, wherein the fingerprint data is read from a recording device in which the fingerprint data is recorded by a fingerprint recording medium reader, and the identity is confirmed by the fingerprint authentication device. I made it. 13. The switching method using biometrics authentication according to claim 10, wherein fingerprint data is received by the receiving device, and identity verification is performed by the fingerprint authentication device. 14. A switching method using biometrics authentication according to claim 10, wherein the biometrics authentication device can re-record the biometrics data as needed. 15. The switching method using biometrics authentication according to claim 10, wherein the biometrics authentication device records other biometrics data as required, but the biometrics authentication device performs a surviving process for this data. Time was set. 16. The switching method using biometric authentication according to claim 10, wherein the biometric authentication device can be temporarily turned off. 17. The switching method using biometrics authentication according to claim 10, wherein a password authentication method is also used. 18. A switching method using biometrics authentication according to claim 10, wherein fingerprints of a plurality of users are registered, and when any one of the fingerprints is identified, the switch mechanism is turned on. It was made to become. 19. The biometrics data in which a biometrics authentication device performs identity verification and a switch device such as a cylinder lock is turned on, so that a switch mechanism for integrating the two is turned on. A switch mechanism provided with an authentication device is an ON / OFF mechanism of a starter of an automobile, and rewrites biometrics data necessary for performing identity verification is performed by a biometrics data rewriting apparatus installed at an automobile sales dealer. , A switch method that uses biometrics authentication together. 20. Biometrics data in which a biometrics authentication device performs identity verification and a switch device such as a cylinder lock is turned on, so that a switch mechanism that integrates both is turned on. A switch mechanism provided with an authentication device is an ON / OFF mechanism of a starter of a vehicle, and rewrites biometrics data necessary for performing identity verification from a biometrics data reading device provided in a mobile phone terminal. A switching method that uses biometrics authentication in combination with remote control using metrics data. 21. A biometrics authentication apparatus, wherein the identity is confirmed by a biometrics authentication device and a switch mechanism such as a cylinder lock is turned on, so that a switch mechanism for integrating the two is turned on. A switch mechanism provided with a data authentication device is an ON / OFF mechanism of a starter of a vehicle, receives a password input from a key switch of a mobile phone terminal, performs the authentication, and performs biometrics authentication when the identity can be confirmed. A switch method that uses biometrics authentication without the need for device identification. 22. A recording medium in which a program for turning on / off the switch mechanism is recorded in a computer having a switch mechanism, wherein the identity is confirmed by a biometrics data authentication device and the switch device by a cylinder lock or the like is provided. A recording medium in which a switching program for use with biometrics data authentication is recorded, wherein the switch mechanism is turned on when turned on.