JP2003070769A - Fingerprint input device - Google Patents
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、指紋を入力するた
めの指紋入力装置に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fingerprint input device for inputting a fingerprint.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】従来から、セキュリティ確保等のため
に、個人に固有の情報である指紋画像を入力する装置と
して、指紋入力装置が使用されている。一般に、指紋入
力装置は、指紋を画像として読み取るためのスキャナを
備えており、操作者が自身の指を前記スキャナの走査面
に位置させ、この状態で前記スキャナが指紋を読み取る
ようにしている。2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a fingerprint input device has been used as a device for inputting a fingerprint image which is information unique to an individual in order to ensure security. Generally, a fingerprint input device includes a scanner for reading a fingerprint as an image, and an operator positions his / her finger on a scanning surface of the scanner, and the scanner reads the fingerprint in this state.
【０００３】従来の指紋入力装置の問題の一つとして、
操作者が前記スキャナに対して適切な位置に指を置くこ
とが出来ず、そのため指紋を正確に読み取ることが出来
ないことが知られている。この原因の一つとして、指紋
においてはその特徴点情報が主に指紋の渦を中心とした
ある程度広い面積に散らばっているのに対し、操作者は
主に指の先端でスキャナに触れてしまうことが挙げられ
る。As one of the problems of the conventional fingerprint input device,
It is known that the operator cannot place his finger on the proper position with respect to the scanner and therefore cannot read the fingerprint correctly. One of the reasons for this is that in a fingerprint, the characteristic point information is scattered over a relatively large area mainly around the vortex of the fingerprint, whereas the operator mainly touches the scanner with the tip of the finger. Is mentioned.
【０００４】この理由としては、人間が指で何かを押す
場合に力を加えやすい部位を自然に選ぶ結果、骨の長手
方向に指を動かす、あるいは爪の真反対側を利用するこ
とが多いのに対し、指紋の主要部分は指の骨の長手方向
に対して側面にあり、かつ爪の真反対から外れた部分に
あるためと考えられる。すなわち、人間は平面状に置か
れた指紋スキャナ面に対して、ごく自然な動作として指
の爪の反対側を押しつけてしまい、それよりも指の根元
に近い、指の腹の主要部位を指紋スキャナに押しつけよ
うとしない、あるいは押しつけることが出来ない。した
がって、指紋を正確に読み取ることが出来ない。[0004] The reason for this is that as a result of naturally selecting a portion where a person can easily apply force when pushing something with his / her finger, the finger is often moved in the longitudinal direction of the bone or the opposite side of the nail is used. On the other hand, it is considered that the main part of the fingerprint is on the side surface with respect to the longitudinal direction of the bone of the finger, and is located at the part deviating from the exact opposite of the nail. That is, a person presses the opposite side of the fingernail against the surface of the fingerprint scanner placed on a flat surface as a natural movement, and fingerprints the main part of the finger pad closer to the base of the finger than that. Does not try to press on the scanner or cannot press it. Therefore, the fingerprint cannot be read accurately.
【０００５】前記問題を解決する方法として、特開平４
−３６７９８４号公報に記載された指紋入力装置では、
回転軸５を中心として透明体２を回転可能に保持し、指
の位置に応じて透明体２が回転軸５を軸として回転する
ようにして、指紋の読取をより確実にしている。また、
特開２０００−２９３６６９号公報に記載された指紋入
力装置では、指紋センサ４を有する指紋センサ本体２
を、軸３を中心に回転可能に保持し、指紋の読取をより
確実にしている。As a method for solving the above-mentioned problem, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. Hei 4
In the fingerprint input device disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 367984,
The transparent body 2 is rotatably held around the rotary shaft 5, and the transparent body 2 rotates about the rotary shaft 5 depending on the position of the finger, thereby more reliably reading the fingerprint. Also,
In the fingerprint input device described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-293669, a fingerprint sensor main body 2 having a fingerprint sensor 4 is provided.
Is rotatably held around the axis 3 to make fingerprint reading more reliable.
【０００６】[0006]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】しかしながら、特開平
４−３６７９８４号公報に記載された指紋入力装置は、
透明体２の中心を回転軸５で保持している。したがっ
て、透明体２が回転した際に、透明体２の指付け根側が
筐体上面に突出するため、透明体２が指を押し上げるよ
うに働き、指が透明体から離れる方向に押し上げられる
ため、透明体に対する指の押し付けが不安定になり、し
たがって、指紋の読取が不安定になるという問題があ
る。However, the fingerprint input device disclosed in Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 4-367984 has the following problems.
The center of the transparent body 2 is held by the rotating shaft 5. Therefore, when the transparent body 2 rotates, the finger root side of the transparent body 2 projects to the upper surface of the housing, so that the transparent body 2 works to push up the finger, and the finger is pushed up in the direction away from the transparent body. There is a problem that the pressing of the finger against the body becomes unstable, and thus the reading of the fingerprint becomes unstable.
【０００７】また、特開２０００−２９３６６９号公報
に記載された指紋入力装置では、指押し付け面４ａが箱
体１内の奥に位置するため、指押し付け面４ａに対する
指の押し付けが行い難く、指紋の読取が不安定になると
いう問題がある。また、前記各公報に記載された指紋入
力装置は、いずれも平面状の指紋センサを使用している
ため、大きな面積の指紋センサが必要となり、高価にな
るという問題がある。Further, in the fingerprint input device described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-293669, since the finger pressing surface 4a is located deep inside the box body 1, it is difficult to press the finger against the finger pressing surface 4a, and the fingerprint is not touched. Reading becomes unstable. Further, since the fingerprint input devices described in each of the above publications each use a flat fingerprint sensor, there is a problem that a fingerprint sensor having a large area is required and the cost is high.
【０００８】本発明は、指押し付け面に対する指の押し
つけを安定に行うことができるようにすることを課題と
している。また、本発明は、小さな指紋センサを使用可
能にすることによって、廉価に構成することを課題とし
ている。An object of the present invention is to make it possible to press a finger against a finger pressing surface in a stable manner. Another object of the present invention is to make it inexpensive by enabling a small fingerprint sensor.
【０００９】[0009]
【課題を解決するための手段】本発明によれば、筐体
と、筐体に設けられた穴と、前記穴の周辺部に取り付け
られた支持部材と、外面に指押し付け面を有し前記支持
部材に回転可能に取り付けられた指紋センサとを備え、
前記指押し付け面は前記筐体外面と面一に構成されて成
ることを特徴とする指紋入力装置が提供される。指紋セ
ンサを穴内部方向に押し込むように指押し付け面に指を
押し付けて、指紋センサで指紋を読み取る。According to the present invention, there is provided a housing, a hole provided in the housing, a support member attached to the peripheral portion of the hole, and a finger pressing surface on the outer surface. A fingerprint sensor rotatably attached to the support member,
A fingerprint input device is provided in which the finger pressing surface is flush with the outer surface of the housing. A finger is pressed against the finger pressing surface so that the fingerprint sensor is pushed toward the inside of the hole, and the fingerprint is read by the fingerprint sensor.
【００１０】ここで、前記支持部材を回転中心として前
記指紋センサが前記穴内部側へ回転したことを検出する
回転検出手段を備え、前記指紋センサが所定位置へ回転
したことを前記回転検出手段によって検出したとき、前
記指紋センサは前記指押し付け面に押し付けられた指の
指紋読取動作を実行するように構成してもよい。また、
前記指紋センサを前記穴外方向に付勢する付勢部材を備
え、前記指で前記指押し付け面を押し付けた際に前記付
勢部材の付勢力に抗して前記指紋センサが前記穴内に回
転し得るように構成してもよい。また、前記指紋センサ
は光を検出する光学的センサによって構成されると共
に、前記指押し付け面に押し付けられた指に光を照射す
るための光源を前記穴内に配設して成り、前記指紋セン
サは前記指で反射した前記光源の光を検出することによ
って前記指の指紋を読み取るように構成してもよい。Here, rotation detecting means is provided for detecting that the fingerprint sensor has rotated to the inside of the hole with the support member as a rotation center, and the rotation detecting means detects that the fingerprint sensor has rotated to a predetermined position. When detected, the fingerprint sensor may be configured to perform a fingerprint reading operation of a finger pressed against the finger pressing surface. Also,
The fingerprint sensor includes a biasing member that biases the fingerprint sensor toward the outside of the hole, and the fingerprint sensor rotates in the hole against the biasing force of the biasing member when the finger pressing surface is pressed by the finger. It may be configured to obtain. Further, the fingerprint sensor is composed of an optical sensor for detecting light, and a light source for irradiating the finger pressed against the finger pressing surface with light is disposed in the hole, and the fingerprint sensor is The fingerprint of the finger may be read by detecting the light of the light source reflected by the finger.
【００１１】また、本発明によれば、筐体に取り付けら
れた支持部材と、外面に指押し付け面を有し前記支持部
材に回転可能に取り付けられたセンサ保持部材と、前記
センサ保持部材の回転軸に対して並行に配設された線状
の指紋センサと、前記センサ保持部材が回転することに
よって前記指紋センサを前記指押し付け面にそって移動
させる動作伝達機構とを備え、前記指紋センサは前記指
押し付け面にそって移動しながら前記指押し付け面に押
し付けられた指の指紋を読み取ることを特徴とする指紋
入力装置が提供される。指紋センサはセンサ保持部の指
押し付け面にそって移動しながら前記指押し付け面に押
し付けられた指の指紋を読み取る。Further, according to the present invention, a support member attached to the housing, a sensor holding member having an outer finger pressing surface rotatably attached to the support member, and rotation of the sensor holding member. The fingerprint sensor is provided with a linear fingerprint sensor arranged parallel to the axis, and a motion transmission mechanism that moves the fingerprint sensor along the finger pressing surface by rotating the sensor holding member. There is provided a fingerprint input device characterized by reading a fingerprint of a finger pressed against the finger pressing surface while moving along the finger pressing surface. The fingerprint sensor reads the fingerprint of the finger pressed against the finger pressing surface while moving along the finger pressing surface of the sensor holding portion.
【００１２】ここで、前記動作伝達機構は、その一端部
が前記指紋センサに取り付けられると共に他端部が前記
筐体に取り付けられた可撓性部材によって構成されて成
り、前記可撓性部材は、前記センサ保持部材の回転に伴
って前記センサ保持部材によって屈曲される部位が変化
することにより、前記指紋センサを前記指押し付け面に
そって移動させるように構成してもよい。Here, the motion transmitting mechanism comprises a flexible member having one end attached to the fingerprint sensor and the other end attached to the casing. The fingerprint sensor may be configured to move along the finger pressing surface by changing a portion bent by the sensor holding member as the sensor holding member rotates.
【００１３】また、前記センサ保持部材は、指を前記指
押し付け面に押し付けることによって前記筐体の穴内に
回転移動するように構成してもよい。また、前記指紋セ
ンサを前記穴外方向に付勢する付勢部材を備え、前記指
で前記指押し付け面を押し付けた際に前記付勢部材の付
勢力に抗して前記センサ保持部材が回転して前記穴内に
没入し得るように構成してもよい。また、前記センサ保
持部材の指押し付け面は、前記筐体外面と面一に構成し
てもよい。Further, the sensor holding member may be configured to be rotationally moved into the hole of the housing by pressing a finger against the finger pressing surface. In addition, a biasing member that biases the fingerprint sensor in the hole outside direction is provided, and the sensor holding member rotates against the biasing force of the biasing member when the finger pressing surface is pressed by the finger. It may be configured so that it can be immersed in the hole. The finger pressing surface of the sensor holding member may be flush with the outer surface of the housing.
【００１４】[0014]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、図面を用いて、本発明の実
施の形態に係る指紋入力装置について説明する。図１は
本発明の第１の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装置を示す図
である。図１（ａ）は指１０を指紋センサ１１の指押し
付け面１４に当接した状態を示す図で、図１（ｂ）は指
１０で指紋センサ１１を穴１５内に押し込んだ状態を示
す図である。図２は、本第１の実施の形態に係る指紋入
力装置の使用状態を示す正面図である。また、図３は本
第１の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装置の斜視図であり、
図３（ａ）は指押しつけ面１４を押し付けていない状態
を示す図、図３（ｂ）は指押しつけ面１４を押し付けて
いる状態を示す図である。DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION A fingerprint input device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a fingerprint input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1A is a diagram showing a state in which the finger 10 is in contact with the finger pressing surface 14 of the fingerprint sensor 11, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing a state in which the fingerprint sensor 11 is pushed into the hole 15 by the finger 10. Is. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a usage state of the fingerprint input device according to the first embodiment. 3 is a perspective view of the fingerprint input device according to the first embodiment,
FIG. 3A is a diagram showing a state in which the finger pressing surface 14 is not pressed, and FIG. 3B is a diagram showing a state in which the finger pressing surface 14 is being pressed.
【００１５】図１を参照すると、指紋入力装置は、外面
を構成するパネル１３を有する筐体１６と、外面に透明
な指押し付け面１４を有する平面状の指紋センサ１１
と、筐体１６内に設けられた穴１５の周辺部に取り付け
られ、指紋センサ１１を回転可能に保持すると共に指紋
センサ１１をバネ機構（図示せず）で外面方向に付勢す
るヒンジ１２を構成要素として有し、指押し付け面１４
は筐体１６の外面１３と面一に構成されている。Referring to FIG. 1, the fingerprint input device includes a housing 16 having a panel 13 forming an outer surface, and a flat fingerprint sensor 11 having a transparent finger pressing surface 14 on the outer surface.
And a hinge 12 that is attached to the periphery of the hole 15 provided in the housing 16 and that rotatably holds the fingerprint sensor 11 and biases the fingerprint sensor 11 toward the outer surface by a spring mechanism (not shown). The finger pressing surface 14 having as a component
Is flush with the outer surface 13 of the housing 16.
【００１６】前記バネ機構によって指紋センサ１１が筐
体１６の外面１３よりも突出しないように係止部材（図
示せず）が設けられており、前記バネ機構の付勢力によ
って指紋センサ１１又はヒンジ１２は前記係止部材に当
接して回転が停止し、指紋センサ１１の指押し付け面１
４と筐体１６の外面１３が面一になるように構成されて
いる。指紋センサ１１は、光学式、半導体式など、指押
し付け面１４に指１０を密着させた状態で指１０の指紋
をスキャンして指紋画像を検出する方式であれば、いか
なる方式の指紋センサであってもよい。A locking member (not shown) is provided by the spring mechanism so that the fingerprint sensor 11 does not protrude from the outer surface 13 of the housing 16, and the fingerprint sensor 11 or the hinge 12 is biased by the spring mechanism. Comes into contact with the locking member and stops rotating, and the finger pressing surface 1 of the fingerprint sensor 11
4 and the outer surface 13 of the housing 16 are flush with each other. The fingerprint sensor 11 is any type of fingerprint sensor, such as an optical type or a semiconductor type, as long as it is a method of scanning the fingerprint of the finger 10 with the finger 10 in close contact with the finger pressing surface 14 and detecting a fingerprint image. May be.
【００１７】支持部材を構成するヒンジ１２には、指紋
センサ１１を筐体１６外側方向に付勢する前記バネ機構
が一体的に配設されている。また。ヒンジ１２は、概略
１０度ないし５０度の回転可動範囲を有し、指押し付け
面１４が指で押圧されていない状態では指押し付け面１
４を筐体１６のパネル１３と面一に保つと共に、指押し
付け面１４を操作者が指１０で触れて穴１５方向に押し
込む場合には、前記付勢部材による適度な反発力をもっ
て、指紋センサ１１が穴１５内部に押し込まれることを
許容する。The spring mechanism for urging the fingerprint sensor 11 toward the outside of the housing 16 is integrally provided on the hinge 12 forming the support member. Also. The hinge 12 has a rotation movable range of approximately 10 degrees to 50 degrees, and when the finger pressing surface 14 is not pressed by a finger, the finger pressing surface 1
4 is kept flush with the panel 13 of the housing 16, and when the operator touches the finger pressing surface 14 with the finger 10 and pushes it in the direction of the hole 15, the fingerprint sensor has an appropriate repulsive force by the biasing member. Allow 11 to be pushed into hole 15.
【００１８】図２に示すように、ヒンジ１２の位置は操
作者が指紋入力する際に指の第一関節に相当する部位に
設けられ、指押し付け面１４の指先に相当する側が穴１
５内に押し込まれることにより、操作者が指１０を軽く
曲げた状態で指紋入力することが可能になる。以上のよ
うに構成された本第１の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装置
の動作を以下説明する。As shown in FIG. 2, the hinge 12 is provided at a portion corresponding to the first joint of the finger when the operator inputs a fingerprint, and the side of the finger pressing surface 14 corresponding to the fingertip is the hole 1.
By pushing the finger 10 into the finger 5, the operator can input the fingerprint with the finger 10 slightly bent. The operation of the fingerprint input device according to the first embodiment configured as above will be described below.
【００１９】図１を参照すると、操作者は指１０を指押
し付け面１４におき、そのまま指１０を穴１５方向に押
し込む。指紋センサ１１はヒンジ１２を中心に回転して
穴１５内部に押し込まれ、所定位置（可動範囲の限界位
置）で停止する。このとき、操作者の指紋は指押し付け
面１４に十分密着しているため、指紋センサ１１は指紋
を走査して指紋を正確に読み取ることが可能になる。
尚、指紋センサ１１で常時スキャンして読み取る方式を
採用し、適切な指紋画像データが読みとれた時点で、当
該指の指紋を確定するようにすれば、指紋センサが所定
位置まで回転したことを検出するための回転検出手段は
不要になる。本実施の形態では、前記回転検出手段が不
要な指紋センサの例を示している。Referring to FIG. 1, the operator places the finger 10 on the finger pressing surface 14 and pushes the finger 10 in the direction of the hole 15 as it is. The fingerprint sensor 11 rotates around the hinge 12 and is pushed into the hole 15 and stops at a predetermined position (the limit position of the movable range). At this time, since the operator's fingerprint is in close contact with the finger pressing surface 14, the fingerprint sensor 11 can scan the fingerprint and accurately read the fingerprint.
It should be noted that if the fingerprint sensor 11 constantly scans and reads and the fingerprint of the finger is determined when appropriate fingerprint image data is read, it is detected that the fingerprint sensor has rotated to a predetermined position. The rotation detecting means for doing so becomes unnecessary. In the present embodiment, an example of a fingerprint sensor that does not require the rotation detecting means is shown.
【００２０】また、操作者が自然な動作で指１０を指押
し付け面１４に押し当てることが可能になる。何故なら
ば、図３に示す指紋入力装置において、人間は自然な動
作としてまず、指をスキャナ装置上面に対して斜めに近
づけ、その先端を指押し付け面１４に接触させる。指押
し付け面１４はヒンジ１２によりそのまま穴１５内部に
押し込まれるが、このときパネル１３と指押し付け面１
４がヒンジ１２で所定の角度を持つことから、操作者は
図１のように指を軽く曲げた状態で指押し付け面１４に
沿わせることが出来るようになり、結果として指押し付
け面１４が操作者の指の腹全面に密着することになる。Further, the operator can press the finger 10 against the finger pressing surface 14 by natural movement. Because, in the fingerprint input device shown in FIG. 3, as a natural action, a person first brings his / her finger diagonally closer to the upper surface of the scanner device and brings the tip thereof into contact with the finger pressing surface 14. The finger pressing surface 14 is pushed into the hole 15 as it is by the hinge 12, but at this time, the panel 13 and the finger pressing surface 1 are pressed.
Since the hinge 4 has a predetermined angle, the operator can move the finger along the finger pressing surface 14 as shown in FIG. 1, and as a result, the finger pressing surface 14 can be operated. It will adhere to the entire surface of the person's finger.
【００２１】また人間は指を伸ばした状態よりも、握る
ように曲げた状態のほうが、指の腹に向かって力を加え
やすいことから、平面状の動かない指押し付け面に押し
当てる場合に比べ、押し付ける力を容易に加えることが
可能になり、指押し付け面１４に対して指１０を良好に
押し付ける異が可能になる。また、指紋センサ１１に対
する指１０の位置合わせおよび押下強度の調整が自然に
行なえるという効果を奏する。何故ならば、人間は、指
１０を曲げた状態では接触面積の大きい状態をより自然
なものとして感じることから、指１０の第一関節をヒン
ジ１２に合わせることで接触面積を最大にしようとする
ため、操作者はヒンジ１２に生じる角度に対して指１０
の第一関節を合わせようと自ら指位置を調整するからで
ある。Further, since it is easier for a person to apply a force toward the ball of the finger when bending the finger to hold it than when the finger is extended, compared to the case where the finger is pressed against a flat immobile finger pressing surface. As a result, it becomes possible to easily apply a pressing force, and it is possible to make a difference in which the finger 10 is pressed well against the finger pressing surface 14. In addition, the position of the finger 10 with respect to the fingerprint sensor 11 and the adjustment of the pressing strength can be naturally performed. Because the human feels that the contact area is large when the finger 10 is bent, it feels more natural, and therefore tries to maximize the contact area by aligning the first joint of the finger 10 with the hinge 12. For this reason, the operator must move the finger 10 against
This is because the finger position is adjusted by itself in order to match the first joint of the.
【００２２】また入力操作に対して前記付勢部材が機能
して、適度な反発力を指に与えるため、指を指押し付け
面１４に押し付ける力を所定範囲に規定することができ
る。人間は力覚のフィードバックが働きにくい動かない
対象に力を加える場合、どれほどの力で指を押し当てて
良いのかが判らないため、仮にヒンジ１２が存在せず、
予めパネル１３に対して角度を持った指紋スキャナ面１
４を用意した場合には、操作者は十分な指紋走査面積を
得ることが出来ないほど弱く触れたり、あるいは指紋入
力装置の破壊や操作者負傷の原因になるほど不必要に強
く指を押しつけてしまうことが考えられるが、本実施の
形態によればそのような事態を回避することが可能にな
る。Further, since the urging member functions in response to the input operation and gives a proper repulsive force to the finger, the force for pressing the finger against the finger pressing surface 14 can be regulated within a predetermined range. Since humans do not know how much force to press a finger when applying a force to an immovable object that makes it difficult to work with force feedback, the hinge 12 is not present.
Fingerprint scanner surface 1 that has an angle with the panel 13 in advance
In the case of preparing No. 4, the operator touches the finger so weakly that a sufficient fingerprint scanning area cannot be obtained, or the operator unnecessarily presses the finger unnecessarily so as to cause destruction of the fingerprint input device or injury to the operator. However, according to the present embodiment, such a situation can be avoided.
【００２３】図４は本発明の第２の実施の形態に係る指
紋入力装置を示す図で、図１乃至図３と同一部分には同
一符号を付している。図４（ａ）は指１０を指紋センサ
１１の透明な指押し付け面１４に当接した状態を示す図
で、図４（ｂ）は指１０で指紋センサ１１を穴１５内に
押し込んだ状態を示す図である。前記第１の実施の形態
では指紋センサが所定位置まで回転したことを検出する
ための回転検出手段が不要であったが、本第２の実施の
形態では、前記回転検出手段を備えている点で前記第１
の実施の形態と相違しており、他の構成は前記第１の実
施の形態と同一である。FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a fingerprint input device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in FIGS. 1 to 3 are designated by the same reference numerals. FIG. 4A shows a state in which the finger 10 is in contact with the transparent finger pressing surface 14 of the fingerprint sensor 11, and FIG. 4B shows a state in which the finger 10 pushes the fingerprint sensor 11 into the hole 15. FIG. In the first embodiment, the rotation detecting means for detecting that the fingerprint sensor has rotated to the predetermined position is unnecessary, but in the second embodiment, the rotation detecting means is provided. At the first
The second embodiment is different from the first embodiment, and the other structure is the same as that of the first embodiment.
【００２４】図４を参照すると、回転検出手段を構成す
る検出スイッチ４は平面状の指紋センサ１１が所定位置
まで回転したことを検出するためのスイッチで、ヒンジ
１２が回転して指紋センサ１１が所定位置まで回転した
場合に、指紋センサ１１が所定位置まで回転したことを
検出して、そのことを指紋センサ１１もしくは指紋スキ
ャナ１１を制御している制御機構に知らせる機能を有し
ている。Referring to FIG. 4, the detection switch 4 which constitutes the rotation detecting means is a switch for detecting that the planar fingerprint sensor 11 has rotated to a predetermined position. When the fingerprint sensor 11 has rotated to a predetermined position, it has a function of detecting that the fingerprint sensor 11 has rotated to a predetermined position and notifying the fact to a control mechanism controlling the fingerprint sensor 11 or the fingerprint scanner 11.
【００２５】これにより、指紋入力装置は指１０が適切
な位置に置かれたことを知ることが出来るため、指紋セ
ンサ１１を動作させるべきタイミングを知ることが出来
る。ここで検出スイッチ４は、指紋センサ１１の押し込
まれた位置を検出するものであっても良いし、ヒンジ１
２の回転角度を検出するものであっても良い。検出スイ
ッチが、指紋センサ１１が所定位置まで回転したことを
検出したとき、指紋センサ１１は、指押し付け面１４に
押し付けられた指１０の指紋読取動作を実行する。As a result, the fingerprint input device can know that the finger 10 is placed at an appropriate position, and thus can know the timing at which the fingerprint sensor 11 should be operated. Here, the detection switch 4 may detect the position where the fingerprint sensor 11 is pushed in, or the hinge 1 may be used.
The rotation angle of 2 may be detected. When the detection switch detects that the fingerprint sensor 11 has rotated to a predetermined position, the fingerprint sensor 11 executes the fingerprint reading operation of the finger 10 pressed against the finger pressing surface 14.
【００２６】図５は本発明の第３の実施の形態に係る指
紋入力装置を示す図で、図１乃至図３と同一部分には同
一符号を付している。図５（ａ）は指１０を指紋センサ
５１の透明な指押し付け面１４に当接した状態を示す図
で、図４（ｂ）は指１０で指紋センサ５１を穴１５内に
押し込んだ状態を示す図である。図５を参照すると、平
面状の指紋センサ５１は光学的な検出方式によるもので
あって、主には指１０の指紋の散乱光を検出することに
より、指紋を読み取る類のものである。穴１５内に配設
された光源５２は、指１０に側面ないし上面より光を当
てるためのものである。すなわち指１０で指紋センサ５
１を押し込むことにより、光源５２は指１０に対して、
当該検出方式に適した望ましい位置から光を当てること
が出来るようになる。FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a fingerprint input device according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in FIGS. 1 to 3 are designated by the same reference numerals. FIG. 5A is a diagram showing a state in which the finger 10 is in contact with the transparent finger pressing surface 14 of the fingerprint sensor 51, and FIG. 4B shows a state in which the finger 10 pushes the fingerprint sensor 51 into the hole 15. FIG. Referring to FIG. 5, the planar fingerprint sensor 51 is of an optical detection type, and is of a type that mainly reads scattered light of the fingerprint of the finger 10 to read the fingerprint. The light source 52 provided in the hole 15 is for applying light to the finger 10 from the side surface or the top surface. That is, the fingerprint sensor 5 with the finger 10
By pushing in 1, the light source 52
It becomes possible to apply light from a desired position suitable for the detection method.
【００２７】また検出スイッチ５３を設け、前記第２の
実施の形態と同様、指紋センサ５１が指１０により適切
な位置まで押し込まれたことを検出するように構成して
いる。この場合、指紋センサ５１の動作だけでなく、光
源５２を動作させるべきタイミングも知ることが出来る
ため、検出スイッチで指紋センサが所定位置まで回転し
たことを検出して光源５２を発光駆動すると共に指紋セ
ンサのスキャン動作を開始するようにすれば、省電力化
が可能になる。Further, a detection switch 53 is provided to detect that the fingerprint sensor 51 has been pushed to an appropriate position by the finger 10, as in the second embodiment. In this case, not only the operation of the fingerprint sensor 51 but also the timing at which the light source 52 should be operated can be known. Therefore, the detection switch detects that the fingerprint sensor has rotated to a predetermined position, the light source 52 is driven to emit light, and the fingerprint is also emitted. If the scanning operation of the sensor is started, power saving can be achieved.
【００２８】図６は本発明の第４の実施の形態に係る指
紋入力装置を示す図で、図１乃至図３と同一部分には同
一符号を付している。図６（ａ）は透明な指押しつけ面
１４を押し付けていない状態を示す斜視図、図６（ｂ）
は透明なセンサ保持部材６１の透明な指押し付け面１４
に指１０を当接した状態を示す図で、図６（ｃ）は指１
０でセンサ保持部材６１を穴１５内に押し込んだ状態を
示す図である。FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a fingerprint input device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The same parts as those in FIGS. 1 to 3 are designated by the same reference numerals. FIG. 6A is a perspective view showing a state in which the transparent finger pressing surface 14 is not pressed, and FIG.
Is the transparent finger pressing surface 14 of the transparent sensor holding member 61.
FIG. 6C is a diagram showing a state in which the finger 10 is in contact with the finger 1.
It is a figure which shows the state which pushed the sensor holding member 61 into the hole 15 at 0.
【００２９】図６を参照すると、本第４の実施の形態に
係る指紋入力装置は、筐体１６に取り付けられたヒンジ
１２と、透明な指押し付け面１４を外面に有しヒンジ１
２に回転可能に取り付けられた透明なセンサ保持部材６
１と、センサ保持部材６１の回転軸（ヒンジ１２）に並
行に配設された線状の指紋センサ６２と、センサ保持部
材６１が回転することによって指紋センサ６２を指押し
付け面１４にそって移動させる動作伝達機構６３とを備
え、指紋センサ６２は指押し付け面１４にそって移動し
ながら指押し付け面１４に押し付けられた指１０の指紋
を読み取るように構成している。Referring to FIG. 6, the fingerprint input device according to the fourth embodiment has a hinge 12 attached to a housing 16 and a transparent finger pressing surface 14 on the outer surface.
A transparent sensor holding member 6 rotatably attached to
1, a linear fingerprint sensor 62 arranged in parallel with the rotation axis (hinge 12) of the sensor holding member 61, and the sensor holding member 61 rotates to move the fingerprint sensor 62 along the finger pressing surface 14. The fingerprint sensor 62 is configured to read the fingerprint of the finger 10 pressed against the finger pressing surface 14 while moving along the finger pressing surface 14.
【００３０】尚、センサ保持部材６１は平板状の中空部
材によって構成され、その内部に指紋センサ６２を前記
回転軸に直行する方向に摺動可能な状態で、センサ保持
部材６１の回転軸と並行に収容している。センサ保持部
材６１と指紋センサ６２は指紋センサ部を構成してい
る。また、センサ保持部材６１を穴１５外方向に付勢す
る付勢部材を備え、指１０で指押し付け面１４を押し付
けた際に前記付勢部材の付勢力に抗してセンサ保持部材
６１が回転して穴１５内に没入し得るように構成されて
いる。The sensor holding member 61 is composed of a flat plate-shaped hollow member, and the fingerprint sensor 62 is slidable in a direction perpendicular to the rotation axis inside the sensor holding member 61 in parallel with the rotation axis of the sensor holding member 61. Housed in. The sensor holding member 61 and the fingerprint sensor 62 form a fingerprint sensor section. Further, a biasing member for biasing the sensor holding member 61 toward the outside of the hole 15 is provided, and when the finger pressing surface 14 is pressed by the finger 10, the sensor holding member 61 rotates against the biasing force of the biasing member. It is configured so that it can be immersed in the hole 15.
【００３１】以上のように、少なくとも指押し付け面１
４側が透明部材によって構成されたセンサ保持部材６１
内には、センサ保持部材６１の回転軸と平行に配設され
た線状のセンサ部６２が摺動可能に配設されており、指
紋センサ６２が機械的に指紋面を走査することにより、
指紋を読み取る類のものである。尚、指紋センサ６２は
必ずしもセンサ保持部材６１内に配設する必要はなく、
センサ保持部材６１の下方（指押し付け面１４の反対
側）に配設するようにしてもよい。As described above, at least the finger pressing surface 1
A sensor holding member 61 whose fourth side is made of a transparent member
A linear sensor portion 62 arranged parallel to the rotation axis of the sensor holding member 61 is slidably arranged therein, and the fingerprint sensor 62 mechanically scans the fingerprint surface,
It is a kind of fingerprint reader. The fingerprint sensor 62 does not necessarily have to be provided in the sensor holding member 61.
It may be arranged below the sensor holding member 61 (on the side opposite to the finger pressing surface 14).
【００３２】指押し付け面１４にそって指紋センサ６２
を機械的に移動させる必要があるが、本実施の形態では
動作伝達機構６３により、センサ保持部材６１の指１０
による押し込み動作を、指紋センサ６２の移動に変換す
ることが出来る。すなわち、指１０で指押し付け面１４
を押圧することによってセンサ保持部材６１を穴１５方
向に没入させると、ヒンジ１２を軸としてセンサ保持部
材６１が穴１５内に回転移動する。センサ保持部材６１
の回転に伴い、指紋センサ６２が指押し付け面１４を内
面側から走査し、指紋を読み取ることが出来る。A fingerprint sensor 62 along the finger pressing surface 14
It is necessary to mechanically move the finger 10, but in the present embodiment, by the motion transmitting mechanism 63, the finger 10 of the sensor holding member 61 is
The pushing operation due to can be converted into movement of the fingerprint sensor 62. That is, the finger pressing surface 14 with the finger 10
When the sensor holding member 61 is depressed in the direction of the hole 15 by pressing, the sensor holding member 61 is rotationally moved in the hole 15 around the hinge 12. Sensor holding member 61
With the rotation, the fingerprint sensor 62 scans the finger pressing surface 14 from the inner surface side, and the fingerprint can be read.
【００３３】動作伝達機構６３としては、力を加えるこ
とによって屈曲するように撓み且つ前記力を取り除くこ
とによって前記撓みが消滅して元の状態に復帰すること
が可能な可撓性部材を用いることができ、例えば、フレ
キシブル基板を使用することができる。動力伝達機構と
して使用する可撓性部材の一端部に指紋センサ６２を取
付けると共に、他端部を取り付け部材６４によって筐体
１６に取付ける。センサ保持部材６１が穴１５内に回転
すると、センサ保持部材６１の開放端部側によって前記
可撓性部材が屈曲され、前記可撓性部材の一端部に取り
付けられた指紋センサ６２がセンサ保持部材６１内で指
押し付け面１４にそって、センサ保持部材６１の回転軸
に平行な状態で移動する。これにより、指紋センサ６２
によって指押し付け面１４に押し付けられた指の指紋が
スキャンされて読み取られる。As the motion transmitting mechanism 63, a flexible member is used which is bent so as to be bent by applying a force, and by removing the force, the bending disappears and the original state can be restored. For example, a flexible substrate can be used. The fingerprint sensor 62 is attached to one end of a flexible member used as a power transmission mechanism, and the other end is attached to the housing 16 by an attachment member 64. When the sensor holding member 61 rotates into the hole 15, the flexible member is bent by the open end side of the sensor holding member 61, and the fingerprint sensor 62 attached to one end of the flexible member is attached to the sensor holding member. The sensor holding member 61 moves along the finger pressing surface 14 in a state parallel to the rotation axis of the sensor holding member 61. As a result, the fingerprint sensor 62
The fingerprint of the finger pressed against the finger pressing surface 14 is scanned and read.
【００３４】線状の指紋センサを用いることによってセ
ンサ部を小型にすれば装置価格全体を低廉にする効果が
あることは容易に理解できると思われるが、線状の指紋
センサを用いた場合に機械的走査を安価かつ確実に行な
うことには困難を伴う。特に指紋センサ６２に相当する
線状の指紋センサを固定して、そこに指をこすりつける
ようにするものは、こすりつけ動作が不確実であるた
め、安定的な画像を得ることが難しい。Although it can be easily understood that the use of a linear fingerprint sensor to reduce the size of the sensor portion can reduce the overall cost of the device, but when a linear fingerprint sensor is used, Inexpensive and reliable mechanical scanning is difficult. Particularly, in the case of fixing a linear fingerprint sensor corresponding to the fingerprint sensor 62 and rubbing a finger thereon, it is difficult to obtain a stable image because the rubbing operation is uncertain.
【００３５】また指紋センサ６２の動作を電動機構で行
なう場合は、動作は確実になるものの、装置の機構が複
雑になり、高額になる。また、スライド機構に指を載せ
て手の力でスライドさせるということも容易に考えられ
るが、指の置かれる状態が確実に一定ではないため正確
な指紋読取は困難である。これに対し、本第４の実施の
形態によれば、指押し付け面１４に対して指即ち指紋の
位置が定まっており、またヒンジ１２の確実な機械動作
を指紋センサ６２の移動に利用するため、安定した指紋
入力を実現出来る。When the operation of the fingerprint sensor 62 is performed by an electric mechanism, the operation is reliable, but the mechanism of the device is complicated and the cost is high. Further, it is easily conceivable to place a finger on the slide mechanism and slide it with the force of the hand, but it is difficult to accurately read the fingerprint because the state where the finger is placed is not surely constant. On the other hand, according to the fourth embodiment, the position of the finger, that is, the fingerprint is fixed with respect to the finger pressing surface 14, and the reliable mechanical operation of the hinge 12 is used for moving the fingerprint sensor 62. It can realize stable fingerprint input.
【００３６】以上述べたように、本発明の実施の形態に
係る指紋入力装置は、特に、筐体１６と、筐体１６に設
けられた穴１５と、穴１５の周辺部に取り付けられたヒ
ンジ１２と、外面に指押し付け面１４を有しヒンジ１２
に回転可能に取り付けられた指紋センサ１１、５１とを
備え、指押し付け面１４は筐体外面１３と面一に構成さ
れて成ることを特徴としている。操作者は指１０を指押
し付け面１４におき、そのまま押し込むことにより、ス
キャナによって構成された指紋センサ１１、５１はヒン
ジ１２を中心に回転して穴１５内部に押し込まれ、指紋
センサ１１、５１は指紋を走査して読み取る。As described above, in the fingerprint input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, in particular, the housing 16, the hole 15 provided in the housing 16, and the hinges attached to the peripheral portion of the hole 15. 12 and a hinge 12 having a finger pressing surface 14 on the outer surface.
Fingerprint sensors 11 and 51 rotatably attached to the case, and the finger pressing surface 14 is configured to be flush with the housing outer surface 13. The operator puts the finger 10 on the finger pressing surface 14 and presses the finger 10 as it is, so that the fingerprint sensors 11 and 51 formed by the scanner are rotated around the hinge 12 and pushed into the hole 15, and the fingerprint sensors 11 and 51 are Scan and read fingerprints.
【００３７】これにより、人間工学的な見地から、操作
者が指１０を指紋入力に適した位置に自然に置くことが
可能になり又、操作者が指１０を指押し付け面１４上に
押し付けて指紋を入力する際に、指１０の先端部のみな
らず腹全体を指押し付け面１４に密着させることが容易
になるため、指紋の特徴点を十分に読み取ることが可能
になる。As a result, from the ergonomic point of view, the operator can naturally place the finger 10 at a position suitable for fingerprint input, and the operator can press the finger 10 on the finger pressing surface 14. When inputting a fingerprint, it is easy to bring not only the tip of the finger 10 but also the entire abdomen into close contact with the finger pressing surface 14, so that the characteristic points of the fingerprint can be sufficiently read.
【００３８】また、本発明の実施の形態に係る指紋入力
装置は、特に、センサ保持部材６１の回転軸に並行に配
設された線状の指紋センサ６２と、センサ保持部材６１
が回転することに応答して指紋センサ６２を指押し付け
面１４にそって移動させる動作伝達機構６３とを備えて
いるので、廉価な構成で、安定した指紋入力を実現する
ことが可能になる。Further, in the fingerprint input device according to the embodiment of the present invention, in particular, the linear fingerprint sensor 62 arranged parallel to the rotation axis of the sensor holding member 61 and the sensor holding member 61.
Since it has a motion transmitting mechanism 63 that moves the fingerprint sensor 62 along the finger pressing surface 14 in response to the rotation, the stable fingerprint input can be realized with an inexpensive configuration.
【００３９】[0039]
【発明の効果】本発明によれば、指押し付け面に対する
指の押しつけを安定に行うことが可能になる。また、本
発明によれば、小さな指紋センサが使用可能になり、廉
価な構成で安定した指紋入力が可能になる。According to the present invention, it is possible to stably press the finger against the finger pressing surface. Further, according to the present invention, a small fingerprint sensor can be used, and stable fingerprint input is possible with an inexpensive structure.
【図１】 本発明の第１の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装
置の使用状態を示す部分側面図である。FIG. 1 is a partial side view showing a usage state of a fingerprint input device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】 本発明の第１の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装
置の使用状態を示す正面図である。FIG. 2 is a front view showing a usage state of the fingerprint input device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図３】 本発明の第１の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装
置の斜視図である。FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the fingerprint input device according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
【図４】 本発明の第２の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装
置の使用状態を示す部分側面図である。FIG. 4 is a partial side view showing a usage state of the fingerprint input device according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
【図５】 本発明の第３の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装
置の使用状態を示す部分側面図である。FIG. 5 is a partial side view showing a usage state of the fingerprint input device according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
【図６】 本発明の第４の実施の形態に係る指紋入力装
置の使用状態を示す部分側面図である。FIG. 6 is a partial side view showing a usage state of a fingerprint input device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
４、５３・・・検出スイッチ １０・・・指 １１、５１・・・指紋センサ １２・・・ヒンジ １３・・・パネル １４・・・指押し付け面 １５・・・穴 １６・・・筐体 ５２・・・光源 ６１・・・センサ保持部材 ６２・・・指紋センサ ６３・・・動作伝達機構 4, 53 ... Detection switch 10 ... fingers 11, 51 ... Fingerprint sensor 12 ... Hinge 13 ... Panel 14 ... Finger pressing surface 15 ... hole 16 ... Case 52 ... Light source 61 ... Sensor holding member 62 ... Fingerprint sensor 63 ... Motion transmission mechanism
Claims (9)
の周辺部に取り付けられた支持部材と、外面に指押し付
け面を有し前記支持部材に回転可能に取り付けられた指
紋センサとを備え、前記指押し付け面は前記筐体外面と
面一に構成されて成ることを特徴とする指紋入力装置。1. A fingerprint having a casing, a hole provided in the casing, a support member attached to a peripheral portion of the hole, a finger pressing surface on an outer surface, and rotatably attached to the support member. A fingerprint input device, comprising: a sensor, wherein the finger pressing surface is flush with the outer surface of the housing.
センサが前記穴内部側へ回転したことを検出する回転検
出手段を備え、前記指紋センサが所定位置へ回転したこ
とを前記回転検出手段によって検出したとき、前記指紋
センサは前記指押し付け面に押し付けられた指の指紋読
取動作を実行することを特徴とする請求項１記載の指紋
入力装置。2. A rotation detecting means for detecting that the fingerprint sensor is rotated inside the hole with the support member as a rotation center, and the rotation detecting means detects that the fingerprint sensor is rotated to a predetermined position. The fingerprint input device according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint sensor executes a fingerprint reading operation of a finger pressed against the finger pressing surface when the finger pressing is performed.
る付勢部材を備え、前記指で前記指押し付け面を押し付
けた際に前記付勢部材の付勢力に抗して前記指紋センサ
が前記穴内に回転し得るように構成されて成ることを特
徴とする請求項１又は２記載の指紋入力装置。3. An urging member for urging the fingerprint sensor in the hole outside direction, wherein the fingerprint sensor resists the urging force of the urging member when the finger pressing surface is pressed by the finger. The fingerprint input device according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint input device is configured to be rotatable in the hole.
ンサによって構成されると共に、前記指押し付け面に押
し付けられた指に光を照射するための光源を前記穴内に
配設して成り、前記指紋センサは前記指で反射した前記
光源の光を検出することによって前記指の指紋を読み取
ることを特徴とする請求項１乃至３のいずれか一に記載
の指紋入力装置。4. The fingerprint sensor is composed of an optical sensor for detecting light, and a light source for irradiating the finger pressed against the finger pressing surface with light is disposed in the hole. The fingerprint input device according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint sensor reads the fingerprint of the finger by detecting the light of the light source reflected by the finger.
に指押し付け面を有し前記支持部材に回転可能に取り付
けられたセンサ保持部材と、前記センサ保持部材の回転
軸に対して並行に配設された線状の指紋センサと、前記
センサ保持部材が回転することによって前記指紋センサ
を前記指押し付け面にそって移動させる動作伝達機構と
を備え、前記指紋センサは前記指押し付け面にそって移
動しながら前記指押し付け面に押し付けられた指の指紋
を読み取ることを特徴とする指紋入力装置。5. A support member attached to the housing, a sensor holding member having a finger pressing surface on the outer surface and rotatably attached to the support member, and parallel to a rotation axis of the sensor holding member. The fingerprint sensor includes a linear fingerprint sensor provided and a motion transmission mechanism that moves the fingerprint sensor along the finger pressing surface by rotating the sensor holding member. A fingerprint input device, wherein a fingerprint of a finger pressed against the finger pressing surface is read while moving.
指紋センサに取り付けられると共に他端部が前記筐体に
取り付けられた可撓性部材によって構成されて成り、前
記可撓性部材は、前記センサ保持部材の回転に伴って前
記センサ保持部材によって屈曲される部位が変化するこ
とにより、前記指紋センサを前記指押し付け面にそって
移動させることを特徴とする請求項５記載の指紋入力装
置。6. The motion transmission mechanism is configured by a flexible member having one end attached to the fingerprint sensor and the other end attached to the housing, and the flexible member includes: 6. The fingerprint input device according to claim 5, wherein the fingerprint sensor is moved along the finger pressing surface by changing a portion bent by the sensor holding member as the sensor holding member rotates. .
付け面に押し付けることによって前記筐体の穴内に回転
移動することを特徴とする請求項５又は６記載の指紋入
力装置。7. The fingerprint input device according to claim 5, wherein the sensor holding member is rotationally moved into the hole of the housing by pressing a finger against the finger pressing surface.
る付勢部材を備え、前記指で前記指押し付け面を押し付
けた際に前記付勢部材の付勢力に抗して前記センサ保持
部材が回転して前記穴内に没入し得るように構成されて
成ることを特徴とする請求項７記載の指紋入力装置。8. A sensor holding member, comprising: a biasing member for biasing the fingerprint sensor in the outer direction of the hole, against the biasing force of the biasing member when the finger pressing surface is pressed by the finger. 8. The fingerprint input device according to claim 7, wherein the fingerprint input device is configured so that it can rotate and be immersed in the hole.
前記筐体外面と面一に構成されていることを特徴とする
請求項５乃至８のいずれか一に記載の指紋入力装置。9. The finger pressing surface of the sensor holding member is
9. The fingerprint input device according to claim 5, wherein the fingerprint input device is flush with the outer surface of the housing.
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