JP2003239591A - Fingerprint authentication unlocking system - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a fingerprint authentication unlocking system for safely and surely unlocking an apparatus according to fingerprint authentication in the apparatus causing a vibration/shock unsuitable for arrangement of a fingerprint sensor or a fingerprint authentication module. <P>SOLUTION: The apparatus 2 has a lock device 3 unlockable only by a predetermined electric signal and has no power source. This fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 arranged to the apparatus 2 by a hardly removable structure is provided with a storage device 4 storing data for specifying a person accessible to the apparatus 2, a controller 5 controlling the whole of the device, and a connection part 6 for connection to a fingerprint collation device 10 on the outside. In connection to the connection part 6, the fingerprint collation device 10 is supplied with power from a power source 11, reads fingerprint data in the specifying data from the storage device 4, collates the data with fingerprint data read from a fingerprint detection module 13, and outputs an authentication signal to the controller 5 if both of the fingerprint data correspond to each other. On the basis of the authentication data, the controller 5 unlocks the lock device 3. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fingerprint authentication for identifying a person who uses the device by fingerprint authentication, which is effective even for a device that generates vibration or shock that is inappropriate for installing a fingerprint data detecting device. Regarding an unlocking system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for the purpose of personal authentication by fingerprint authentication, for example, a fingerprint sensor is directly attached to a device such as a personal computer, or a person who is permitted to enter or leave an important building is authenticated. It is known that a fingerprint sensor and a fingerprint authentication module are directly attached to a door or the like.

Since the fingerprint sensor as described above detects a fingerprint presented from the outside, it is essentially always exposed to the outside. Therefore, there is a strong tendency to be destroyed by accidents or misconduct. In addition, since the fingerprint sensor and fingerprint authentication module attached to the door of a building stop functioning in the event of a power failure, it is necessary to provide an auxiliary power supply at the time of power failure at the design stage of installation. Therefore, the structure is complicated as a whole and the device is expensive in terms of cost.

Regarding the personal authentication, since the fingerprint method is very accurate and reliable, the use of the fingerprint personal authentication method is being studied in various fields that require the personal authentication. However, the fingerprint sensor and the authentication module described above are extremely sensitive to vibrations and impacts, and are easily destroyed by those vibrations and impacts. Therefore, it is feared to be attached to equipment such as automobiles and firearms that generate vibration or impact during use.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the above-mentioned conventional circumstances, an object of the present invention is to perform fingerprint authentication even on a device that generates vibration or shock that is inappropriate for installing a fingerprint sensor or fingerprint authentication module. It is to provide a fingerprint authentication unlocking system capable of effectively and surely identifying the person using the device.

[0006]

First, a fingerprint authentication unlocking device according to the invention of claim 1 locks the device in an unusable state and unlocks the locking only by a predetermined electric signal. A storage device that is configured to be embedded in the above device and that stores specific data that identifies a person who is permitted to use the device, and an external fingerprint matching device that is connected to the power supply of the fingerprint matching device. And a fingerprint for inputting through the connection unit, which is operated by electric power supplied from the fingerprint collation device via the connection unit and a connection unit for inputting and outputting signals to and from the fingerprint collation device. The fingerprint data in the specific data read from the storage device based on a request from the collation device is output to the fingerprint collation device through the connection unit, and the fingerprint data is authenticated by the fingerprint collation device. Indicates When received via the connection part No., and the predetermined electrical signal and a control unit that outputs to the lock device.

The control device is configured, for example, as described in claim 2, so as to overwrite or add the specific data input from a predetermined other device via the connection portion to the storage device and store the specific data. It Next, the fingerprint collation device according to the invention of claim 3 is for connecting to a power source and a connecting portion of another device to supply the power of the power source to the other device and to input and output signals to and from the other device. Of its own device, a fingerprint data detection device for detecting fingerprint data of a predetermined person, the fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint data detection device, and the other device via the connection part of the own device. Collated fingerprint data,
A control device that outputs a signal indicating that the fingerprint data input from the other device is authenticated when the two fingerprint data match, to the other device via the connection part of the own device. .

The fingerprint collation device is composed of a portable small device, for example. Further, the fingerprint registration device according to the invention of claim 5 is for connecting to a power source and a connection part of another device to supply the power of the power source to the other device and to input and output signals to and from the other device. With the connection part of my machine,
A fingerprint data detection device for detecting fingerprint data of a predetermined person, a host connection unit for connecting to an external host device, fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint data detection device, and the host via the host connection unit. And a control device for outputting the data input from the device to the other device via the connection part of the own device.

The data input via the host connection unit includes, for example, at least the ID number of the person whose fingerprint data is detected by the fingerprint data detection device and the ID number of the other device. It is configured to include. Finally, the fingerprint authentication unlocking system of the invention according to claim 7 is:
What is claimed is: 1. A fingerprint authentication unlocking system comprising a device and a fingerprint authentication unlocking device having a connection part of the device connected to the connection part of the device, wherein the device is embedded in the device itself and used. A lock device that locks in an impossible state and unlocks the lock only by a predetermined electric signal, and a storage device that is embedded inside the device and stores fingerprint data of a person who is permitted to use the device, On the one hand, it is connected to the lock device and the storage device, and on the other hand, it is provided with a connection part provided to connect with the fingerprint authentication unlocking device, and the fingerprint authentication device is connected to the connection part of the device. The connection unit of the device itself, a fingerprint data detection device for detecting fingerprint data of a person, the storage device of the device is controlled via the connection unit of the device to read fingerprint data from the storage device, and the read fingerprint Data and the above fingerprint data detection device Collated with the fingerprint data detected by, and when both fingerprint data match, a predetermined electric signal for unlocking the lock of the lock device is output to the connection part of the device via the connection part of the own machine. And a control device.

The fingerprint authentication unlocking system further includes a fingerprint registration device, for example, as described in claim 8, and the fingerprint registration device is connected to the power source and the connection part of the device, and is connected to the device. A connection part of its own device for supplying power of a power supply and inputting / outputting signals to / from the above device, a fingerprint data detection device for detecting fingerprint data of a person, and a host connection part for connecting to an external host device. And the fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint data detection device and the data input from the host device via the host connection unit are overwritten or added to the storage device of the device via the connection unit of the own device. And a control device for controlling the storage.

As a result, the fingerprint authentication unlocking can effectively and surely identify the user of the device by the fingerprint authentication even for the device which is vibrated or shocked inappropriately for installing the fingerprint sensor or the fingerprint authentication module. The system can be provided.

[0012]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1A is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device of the fingerprint authentication unlocking system according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 1B is the fingerprint authentication unlocking device. It is a block diagram which shows typically the structure of the fingerprint collation device corresponding to.

As shown in FIG. 1A, one fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 has a structure that cannot be easily removed from the device 2 to which the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 is attached. It is attached. That is, except for the connecting portion to the outside, the other portion is integrally embedded in the device 2. In addition, the device 2 includes a lock device 3 that locks the device 2 in an unusable state and unlocks the lock only by a predetermined electric signal.

The fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 described above is the device 2
A storage unit 4 for storing specific data for identifying a person who is permitted to use the device, a control unit 5 for controlling the entire unit, and a connection unit for connecting with an external fingerprint collation unit 10 shown in FIG. Have six. The connection unit 6 includes a fingerprint collation device 10
It is provided with a pair of power receiving terminals 7 for receiving power from the power supply 11 of the fingerprint matching device 10 when connected to the fingerprint matching device 10 and a plurality of signal input / output terminals 8 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the fingerprint matching device 10. .

The control device 5 has an MPU (microprocessor unit) and a built-in memory, which are not particularly shown, and the memory temporarily stores data in and out of an area in which a control program is stored. And a work area. The control device 5 operates by electric power supplied from the fingerprint collation device 10 via the connection unit 6, and reads out from the storage device 4 based on a request from the fingerprint collation device 10 input via the connection unit 6. Outputs fingerprint data in the specific data described later to the fingerprint collation device 10 via the connection unit 6.

When a signal indicating that the output fingerprint data has been authenticated is received from the fingerprint collation device 10 via the connection portion 6, a predetermined electric signal is output to the lock device 3. As a result, the lock of the device 2 by the lock control device 3 is unlocked. The control device 5 performs not only the process of communicating with the fingerprint collation device 10 to unlock the lock device 3 as described above, but also a predetermined other device, that is, a fingerprint registration device to be described later, and the connection unit 6 as well. Via specific information input from the fingerprint registration device, overwriting or adding specific data in the storage device 4 to update new registration, edit, delete, rewrite, etc. of the specific data. It also processes.

The other fingerprint collation device 10 is shown in FIG.
As shown in (b), the power supply 11 described above is provided. The fingerprint collation device 10 is provided with a control device 12, a fingerprint detection module 13, and a connection portion 14 of its own device for connecting with the connection portion 6 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1.

Since the fingerprint collation device 10 is a small portable device, the power source 11 is preferably composed of a rechargeable or exchangeable battery. In addition, it is preferable to provide an electricity storage remaining amount display instrument for grasping the remaining amount of the battery. The connection unit 14 of the fingerprint collation device 10 is provided with a power supply terminal 15 for supplying the power of the power supply 11 to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 via the power reception terminal 7 of the connection unit 6. Furthermore, a fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 and a signal input / output terminal 16 for exchanging signals via the signal input / output terminal 8 are provided.

When the fingerprint collation device 10 is connected to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 shown in FIG. 1A, the control device 12 supplies the power of the power source 11 via the power supply terminal 15 to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device. In addition to supplying the data to the device 1, the control device 5 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 is requested to transmit the fingerprint data in the specific data stored in the storage device 4.

Then, the control device 12 collates the fingerprint data received from the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 through the signal input / output terminal 16 with the fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint detection module 13, and the both fingerprint data match. Then, a signal indicating that the fingerprint data input from the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 is a fingerprint of a legitimate person who should use the device 2 is output via the signal input / output terminal 16. And outputs it to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1.

If the two fingerprint data do not match, the control device 12 inquires of the control device 1 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 whether or not there is any other registered fingerprint data, and then the other. If there is registered fingerprint data, the registered fingerprint data is sequentially transmitted, and the fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint detection module 13 is sequentially compared. When there is matching fingerprint data, the fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint detection module 13 is one of a plurality of legitimate fingerprints of the person who should use the device 2. Also in this case, the controller 12
A signal indicating that the fingerprint of the legitimate person who should use the device 2 is authenticated is output to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 via the signal input / output terminal 16.

The fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 and the fingerprint collating device 1
To further explain an example of the specific configuration and operation of No. 0, when the device 2 is a firearm, for example, a state in which only the connecting portion 6 that is a connecting portion with the outside is exposed to the gun grip or the stock Then, the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 is embedded in a state in which it cannot be easily disassembled and taken out. The lock device 3 of the gun cutout is
It can only be locked manually, and the unlocking mechanism is sealed inside and can be unlocked only by a specific electric signal output from the control device 5 described above.

An authorized user authorized to use this gun connects the connection portion 14 of the fingerprint collation device 10 to the connection portion 6 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 of the gun, and detects the fingerprint of the fingerprint collation device 10. The module 13 inputs its own fingerprint data. As a result, the above-described processing is executed between the fingerprint collation device 10 and the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 to unlock the safety device of the gun.

In this case, the pre-registered fingerprint data of the person using the gun is on the gun side (storage device 4), and the fingerprint collation device 10 detects the presented fingerprint data and detects the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1. Since it only collates with the transmitted fingerprint data and outputs a signal indicating authentication when it matches,
It is not necessary to specify the fingerprint matching device 10. That is, when the fingerprint collation device 10 is forgotten, the fingerprint collation device 10 of a neighboring person can be borrowed to unlock the safety device of his own gun.

In any case, after unlocking the safety device, the fingerprint collation device 10 can be removed from the gun and used. In addition, when the use of the gun is finished, stopped, stopped, etc., the user manually locks the safety device. As a result, when used again, the gun cannot be used except by the same method as described above. That is, if an unrelated third party tries to use this gun, it cannot use it. The gun can be applied to a pistol, a rifle, an automatic rifle, and any other type of gun.

When the device 2 is an automobile or the like, the lock mechanism 3 may be replaced by an engine starting mechanism. In this case, a legitimate user who is allowed to use the vehicle is exposed to the outside of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 which is disposed near the driver's seat in a state where it cannot be easily disassembled and taken out. The fingerprint collation device 10 carried by the user is attached to the connection unit 6.
The connection part 14 is connected.

The control device 5 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 is activated by the power supplied from the fingerprint collation device 10. When the driver causes the fingerprint detection module 13 of the fingerprint registration device 10 to read his / her fingerprint data, the storage device 4
The registered fingerprint data of No. 1 and the fingerprint data read from the fingerprint detection module 13 are collated, the coincidence of both fingerprint data is detected, the authentication signal is notified to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1, and the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 The control device 1 outputs the drive signal to the engine starting mechanism in place of the output to the lock device 3, whereby the engine of this automobile is started. When terminating, stopping, or stopping the use of the vehicle, the user manually stops the engine.

In the above embodiment, the fingerprint collation device 10 collates the fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint detection module 13 with the fingerprint data read from the storage device 4 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1. However, this fingerprint collation may be performed by the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1. In that case, the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 should be called a fingerprint matching authentication unlocking device, and the fingerprint matching device 10 should be called a fingerprint reading / power supply device.

FIG. 2 shows the device 2 for the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1.
3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a fingerprint registration device for previously registering fingerprint data of an authorized person. FIG. When the fingerprint registration device 20 is used for a device that requires legal authorization, it is provided to a device sales licenser, and when it is used for general sales devices,
It is provided as an ordinary commercial product.

However, as described above, the structure of the external connection terminal to be connected to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 is different between the fingerprint registration device provided to the device sales authorized person and the fingerprint registration device commercially available in general. Is different. Therefore,
After purchasing a device such as a firearm by performing fingerprint registration at a retail store, it is not possible to change the registered fingerprint of the purchased device using a fingerprint registration device of a general commercial product.

As shown in the figure, this fingerprint registration device 20
Is a device for connecting to the control device 21, the fingerprint detection module 22 connected to the control device 21, the connector 23 as a connection part with the host device, the power supply 24, and the connection part 6 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1. A machine connection 25 is provided.

A power supply 11 is connected to the above-mentioned connecting portion 25 through the power receiving terminal 7 of the connecting portion 6 for the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1.
An electric power supply terminal 26 for supplying electric power of
Further, an input / output terminal 27 is provided for exchanging signals and data with the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 via the signal input / output terminal 8.

The fingerprint registration device 20 does not need to be portable because it is used only once for fingerprint data registration processing. Therefore, the power supply 24 does not have to intentionally be composed of a rechargeable or replaceable battery. It may be an A / D converter or the like having a plug connected to an outlet of a commercial power source. Further, the connector 23 in the figure is a host connecting portion for connecting to a host device such as a personal computer to exchange signals and data.

The fingerprint registration device 20 is operated by the administrator or seller of the device. The operation of the device administrator of the fingerprint registration device 20 is carried out when the device is an automobile, a LAN
This is a case where fingerprint registration is performed for a fingerprint authentication unlocking device embedded in a generally sold device such as a terminal or a member storage, and in this case, the administrator is a purchaser of the device, for example.

On the other hand, when the device of the fingerprint registration device 20 is operated by the seller, the fingerprint registration is performed on the fingerprint authentication unlocking device embedded in the firearm or the like which requires legal permission for use of the device. When to do. In addition, the structure of the external connection terminal should be different between the fingerprint authentication unlocking device embedded in the device which is generally sold and the fingerprint authentication unlocking device embedded in the device to be legally licensed. Is preferred.

The device manager or device seller connects the fingerprint registration device 20 to a host device (not shown) through the connector 23, and further connects it to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 through the connection unit 14. By this operation, power is supplied to the control device 5 and the storage device 4 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1, and the preparation for the registration work of fingerprint data and the like is completed.

The device manager or the device seller causes the user of the device to read the fingerprint data of the device user by the fingerprint detection module 22 of the fingerprint registration device 20, and thereby the storage device 4 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1. Register the fingerprint data of the device user to. At the same time, the device manager or the device seller, for example, personal data or the like of the device user created in advance on the host device side also receives the connector 23 of the fingerprint registration device 20, the control device 21, the connection unit. These data are transmitted to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 via 25 and
It is registered in the storage device 4 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 in association with the above-mentioned registered fingerprint data. After that, the fingerprint data and the related data become the integrated personal data registered in the device.

The fingerprint registration device 20 is composed of the fingerprint data and related data already registered in the storage device 4 in the state of being connected to the host device and the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 as described above. Delete personal data /
Editing such as correction can also be performed.

The relevant data registered in association with the registered fingerprint data as the above-mentioned comprehensive personal data is the data obtained when the device 2 is a general commercial product and when the device requires legal approval as described above. The contents are slightly different. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the data structure of the data stored in the storage device 4. As shown in the figure, the data stored in the storage device 4 in association with the fingerprint data are an ID number, a name, a target device type, administrator information, a use acceptance flag, and fingerprint data.

The above-mentioned "ID number" is an identification number of the fingerprint registrant, and is composed of, for example, character / numerical string data of a predetermined digit consisting of preset English characters and numerical values, and is an essential structure as related data. The "name" is the name of the person who registered the fingerprint. The "type of target device" is not only the type of device to be managed, but if the device requires legal approval, it is a device number or the like stamped at the time of factory manufacture or shipment. Further, if this device is a general sale device, a password or the like may be set. This "target device type" data is also an essential structure as related data.

Next, the "administrator information" requires information for specifying the dealer of the device and the device number of the fingerprint registration device 20 if this device requires legal approval. Further, when this device is a general sale device, it is information indicating the person in charge of managing the device. Also, "use permission flag"
Is a flag that is set to indicate that the usage is not permitted during the period such as the cancellation of the usage permission. In this case, the "use approval flag" is not necessary if the entire comprehensive personal data relating to the disapproval is erased. However, if it is expected that the use may be permitted again after the use permission is canceled, it is troublesome to re-register by deleting the entire comprehensive personal data. In such a case, "use permission flag"
This is convenient because it is only necessary to change the flag that has been disabled to enable it.

Needless to say, the last "fingerprint data" associated with the above-mentioned related data is essential data together with the above-mentioned "ID number" and "type of target device". When the device 2 is a general commercially available device, in order to prevent the information of the self device from being rewritten by another person's fingerprint registration device, the management information on the fingerprint registration software side operated by the host device and the storage device 4 are described above. The fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1 side is provided with a function of collating essential information or other protection information, and when the information on the fingerprint registration software side and the information on the recording device 4 side do not match, the connection is refused thereafter. It is preferable to add a function to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 1.

FIG. 4A is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the authentication fingerprint storage device of the fingerprint authentication unlocking system according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 4B is the authentication fingerprint storage device described above. It is a block diagram which shows typically the structure of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device corresponding to. As shown in FIG. 3A, the device 2 in this example has a lock device 3 that locks the device in an unusable state and unlocks the device only by a predetermined electric signal. Has been done. Further, the device 2 has a storage device 4 for storing fingerprint data of a person who is allowed to use the device 2.
And an authentication fingerprint storage device 3 comprising, on the one hand, the lock device 3 and the storage device 4, and on the other hand, the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 35 shown in FIG.
0 is buried inside the aircraft. Only the connecting surface of the connecting portion 28 to the outside is exposed to the outside.

The above-mentioned connecting portion 28 is connected to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 35 shown in FIG. 2B, and the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 35 is connected.
A pair of power receiving terminals 31 for receiving power from the power source 36, and a plurality of signal input / output terminals 32 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 35.

The other fingerprint authentication unlocking device 3 shown in FIG.
Reference numeral 5 denotes a connection unit of the device 2, which is connected to the connection unit of the device 2, that is, the connection unit 28 of the authentication fingerprint storage device 30, a fingerprint detection module 38 as a fingerprint data detection device that detects fingerprint data of a person, and a control device. It is equipped with 39.

The above-mentioned connecting section 37 is used for the authentication fingerprint storage device 3.
0 through the power receiving terminal 31 of the connecting portion 28 to the power source 3
6, a power supply terminal 41 for supplying power, and a signal input / output terminal 42 for exchanging signals via the authentication fingerprint storage device 30 and the signal input / output terminal 32.

Control device 39 of the fingerprint authentication unlocking device 35
Controls the storage device of the device 2, that is, the storage device 4 of the authentication fingerprint storage device 30 via the connection unit 37 of the own device, reads the registered fingerprint data from the storage device 4, and reads out the read fingerprint data. , And collates the fingerprint data read from the fingerprint detection module 38.

When the two fingerprint data match, a predetermined electric signal for unlocking the lock of the lock device 3 is connected via the connection part 37 of the own device to the connection part of the device 2, that is, the authentication fingerprint storage device 30. Output to the unit 28. As a result, when the fingerprint data registered in advance in the storage device 4 and the fingerprint data read from the fingerprint detection module 38 match, the device 2 is unlocked.

The fingerprint authentication unlocking system is also applied to the management of various devices and their users, as in the case of the first embodiment. Although not particularly shown, a fingerprint for registering desired fingerprint data or related data in the storage device 4 of the authentication fingerprint storage device 30 or for editing the registered fingerprint data or related data such as change, deletion, addition, etc. The registration device has substantially the same configuration as the fingerprint registration device 20 shown in FIG.

However, in the case of this example, the control device of the fingerprint registration device uses the fingerprint data read by the fingerprint detection module 38 and the related data input from the host device as the connection unit 37 and the authentication fingerprint of the own device. The device 2, that is, the storage device 4 of the authentication fingerprint storage device 30 is directly controlled via the connection unit 28 of the storage device 30, and is overwritten or additionally stored in the storage device 4.

As described above, the fingerprint authentication unlocking system of the present invention is locked on the side of the device whose use is to be managed, a storage device (or further a control device) for storing fingerprint data required for authentication. Only the circuit for transmitting the electric signal for driving the unlocking operation is provided to the unlocking mechanism before the lock, in a state where it cannot be easily disassembled or removed from the outside.

The fingerprint detection module for reading the fingerprint data required for authentication from the outside is a small and portable device, and is connected to the device side whenever necessary to read the fingerprint data for authentication and lock the device. To unlock. Therefore, without installing a fingerprint detection module that is sensitive to vibration, shock, tampering, etc., and is easily destroyed, without unlocking the device, which is susceptible to vibration or shock or tampering, It can be done by personal authentication.

[0053]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the fingerprint detection module is damaged even though it is a management system that uses fingerprint authentication to unlock a device that is easily subject to vibration, shock, tampering, etc. It is possible to easily prevent this, and even if the device cannot be applied with the fingerprint authentication unlocking system because it is a device that has been susceptible to vibration, shock, tampering, etc. This is convenient because it can be applied and the secure use of the device can be guaranteed by the authentic authentication of the user.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1A is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a fingerprint authentication unlocking device of a fingerprint authentication unlocking system according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a fingerprint collation corresponding to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an apparatus typically.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of a fingerprint registration device for previously registering fingerprint data of an authorized user of the device in the fingerprint authentication unlocking device of the fingerprint authentication unlocking system according to the first embodiment. Is.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data configuration example of data stored in a storage device of a fingerprint authentication unlocking device of the fingerprint authentication unlocking system according to the first exemplary embodiment.

FIG. 4A is a block diagram schematically showing a configuration of an authentication fingerprint storage device of a fingerprint authentication unlocking system according to a second embodiment, and FIG. 4B is a fingerprint authentication unlocking device corresponding to the authentication fingerprint storage device. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Fingerprint authentication unlocking device 2 equipment 3 lock device 4 storage devices 5 control device 6 connection 7 Power receiving terminal 8 signal input / output terminals 10 Fingerprint matching device 11 power supply 12 Control device 13 Fingerprint detection module 14 Connection 15 Power supply terminal 16 signal input / output terminals 20 Fingerprint registration device 21 Control device 22 Fingerprint detection module 23 Connector 24 power 25 connection 26 Power supply terminal 27 I / O terminals 28 Connection 30 Authentication fingerprint storage device 31 Power receiving terminal 32 signal input / output terminals 35 Fingerprint authentication unlocking device 36 power supply 37 Connection 38 Fingerprint detection module 39 Control device 41 Power supply terminal 42 signal input / output terminal

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A device configured to be lockable to an unusable state and embedded in the device provided with a lock device that unlocks the device only by a predetermined electric signal, and is allowed to be used. A storage device for storing specific data for identifying a person, a connection part for connecting to an external fingerprint matching device, receiving power from a power source of the fingerprint matching device, and for inputting / outputting a signal to / from the fingerprint matching device. Of the specific data read from the storage device on the basis of a request from the fingerprint collation device that is operated by the power supplied from the fingerprint collation device via the connection unit and is input via the connection unit. When the fingerprint data is output to the fingerprint collation device via the connection unit and a signal indicating that the fingerprint data is authenticated is received from the fingerprint collation device via the connection unit, the predetermined electric signal is output. A fingerprint authentication unlocking device, comprising: a control device for outputting to the lock device. 2. The control device stores the specific data, which is input from a predetermined other device via the connection unit, in the storage device by overwriting or additionally storing the specific data. Fingerprint authentication unlocking device. 3. A power supply, and a connection part of the own device for connecting to the connection part of the other device to supply the power of the power supply to the other device and to input and output signals to and from the other device. A fingerprint data detection device that detects fingerprint data of a person, and the fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint data detection device and the fingerprint data input from the other device through the connection part of the own device are collated to obtain both fingerprints. A control device that outputs a signal indicating that the fingerprint data input from the other device is authenticated when the data match, to the other device via the connection part of the own device. Fingerprint matching device. 4. The fingerprint collation device according to claim 1, wherein the fingerprint collation device is a small portable device. 5. A power supply, and a connection part of the own device for connecting to the connection part of the other device to supply the power of the power supply to the other device and to input / output a signal to / from the other device. A fingerprint data detection device that detects fingerprint data of a person, a host connection unit for connecting to an external host device, fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint data detection device, and the host device through the host connection unit. A fingerprint registration device, comprising: a control device that outputs the input data to the other device via a connection part of the own device. 6. The data input via the host connection unit includes at least an ID number of a person whose fingerprint data is detected by the fingerprint data detection device and an ID number of the other device. The fingerprint registration device according to claim 1. 7. A fingerprint authentication unlocking system comprising a device and a fingerprint authentication unlocking device having a connection part of the device connected to a connection part of the device, wherein the device is embedded in the device itself. , A lock device that locks the machine in an unusable state and unlocks the lock only by a predetermined electric signal, and fingerprint data of a person embedded inside the machine and permitted to use the machine. A storage device that is connected to the lock device and the storage device on the one hand, and a connection unit that is provided to connect to the fingerprint authentication unlocking device on the other hand, wherein the fingerprint authentication device is A connection part of the device connected to the connection part, a fingerprint data detection device for detecting fingerprint data of a person, and controlling the storage device of the device via the connection part of the device to read fingerprint data from the storage device. , The read fingerprint data and before When the fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint data detection device is collated and both fingerprint data match,
A fingerprint authentication unlocking system, comprising: a control device that outputs a predetermined electric signal for unlocking the lock of the lock control device to a connection part of the device through a connection part of the own device. 8. The fingerprint registration device further comprises a power supply and a power supply, which is connected to the connection part of the device to supply the power of the power supply to the device and to input and output signals to and from the device. The connection unit of its own device for performing, a fingerprint data detection device for detecting fingerprint data of a person, a host connection unit for connecting to an external host device, fingerprint data detected by the fingerprint data detection device, and A control device for controlling the data input from the host device via the host connection part to be stored in the storage device of the device via the connection part of the own device by overwriting or additionally storing the data. The fingerprint authentication unlocking system according to claim 7, characterized in that: