JP2004154546A - Image forming apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a highly flexible and convenient image forming apparatus in which security is surely attained as needed while being opened for general utilization and erroneous operations caused by too much functionality are prevented. <P>SOLUTION: A vein pattern and a fingerprint of an operator recognized by a vein pattern recognizing means 112 and a fingerprint recognizing means 113 are collated with a vein pattern and a fingerprint registered beforehand by individuals in a recognition data storage means 114 by a collation means 115 and only when identity of the operator and an individual registered in advance is confirmed, functions of the apparatus are operated. A function for limiting operations or a function available for a specific individual may be limited. When registering a vein pattern or a fingerprint or when limiting any function, a predetermined ID input is requested. When outputting an image from a connected terminal or when displaying out information stored in a storage means from the connected terminal, a vein pattern and a fingerprint are also requested as ID. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an image forming apparatus, and more particularly to security of an image forming apparatus using a vein pattern and a fingerprint.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Fingerprints and vein patterns have high personal identification power. Therefore, fingerprints and vein patterns are used for security of devices, systems, and the like that can be used only by specific individuals. This is the same in the image forming apparatus.
[0003]
Conventional personal identification technology based on vein patterns attempts to identify individuals by reflecting near-infrared rays on the back of the hand, extracting the vein patterns, and comparing the extracted vein patterns with vein patterns stored in a memory in advance (for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
Also, when the start key is turned on, the fingerprint of the user is recognized, it is determined whether or not the fingerprint is already registered in the memory, and the personal identification by the fingerprint such that copying is started only when the fingerprint is registered is performed. There is also an image forming apparatus that performs the following (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-295674
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-2000-221851
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in order to specify an individual using only a vein pattern, a certain visual recognition area and accuracy are required. Therefore, the apparatus described in Patent Literature 1 is unsatisfactory in terms of practical use.
[0007]
In addition, there is a problem that some of the devices described in Patent Document 2 cannot always identify all individuals because there are no fingerprints or some of them are crushed.
[0008]
In addition, when registering information related to a vein pattern or a fingerprint, since the information is not stored together with personal information such as a name without inputting an ID, there is an inconvenience that the registrant name cannot be managed.
[0009]
Further, if information on a vein pattern or a fingerprint can be used as an ID when an image is to be output from a connected terminal or the like, convenience is improved. Further, if information on a vein pattern or a fingerprint can be used as an ID when the stored information is to be displayed and output from a connected terminal or the like, the convenience is further improved.
[0010]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and establish a practical security system for an image forming apparatus. That is, the object of the invention described in claims 1 to 13 is to provide security even if a vein pattern is recognized with a relatively small viewing area and low accuracy, and even if a person has no fingerprint or has been crushed. It is an object to provide an image forming apparatus that can be achieved.
[0011]
The invention according to claims 2 and 4 to 13 uses the personal identification means as an ID for opening a specific function, and aims to open the normal use of the image forming apparatus to a person who does not perform personal identification registration. I have.
[0012]
It is an object of the present invention to further enhance the security of the image forming apparatus by providing an ID input when registering in the registration unit.
[0013]
It is an object of the present invention to provide a more practical and convenient image forming apparatus in which IDs such as registrant names can be easily managed.
[0014]
It is an object of the present invention to limit the functions that can be used, such as restricting the registrant's use when it is determined that the operation is erroneous due to multi-function.
[0015]
The invention according to claims 8 to 13 aims at strengthening security by providing an ID for performing an operation capable of restricting functions available to a registrant.
[0016]
It is an object of the present invention to further enhance convenience by using information about a vein pattern or a fingerprint as an ID when an image is output from a connected terminal or the like.
[0017]
An object of the present invention is to further enhance the convenience by using information relating to a vein pattern or a fingerprint as an ID when displaying stored information from a connected terminal or the like. And
[0018]
An object of the invention described in claims 11 to 13 is to provide flexibility that can cope even when it is not desired to restrict use.
[0019]
It is an object of the present invention to enhance security by providing an ID for performing an on / off operation of a personal identification function by combining with a vein pattern of a back of a hand or a fingerprint of a finger.
[0020]
An object of the present invention is to provide a personal terminal capable of registering personal identification function information based on a combination of a finger vein and a vein pattern of a back of a hand, which could only be registered by the user, from a connected terminal or the like. And
[0021]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, an image forming apparatus includes a unit for recognizing a vein pattern and / or a fingerprint, and a vein pattern for registering the recognized vein pattern and / or the fingerprint. A fingerprint registration unit, and an operator recognition unit for recognizing an operator by a combination of a vein pattern and a fingerprint, wherein only a person registered by the vein pattern / fingerprint registration unit can use it. Is what you do.
[0022]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the image forming apparatus further includes a means for limiting a function that can be used only by a person registered by the vein pattern / fingerprint registration means.
[0023]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the image forming apparatus includes a vein pattern / fingerprint registration unit for registering a vein pattern and / or a fingerprint of an individual, and an operator recognition for recognizing an operator by a combination of the vein pattern and the fingerprint. Vein pattern / fingerprint matching means for comparing the means, the combination, and the registered individual's vein pattern and / or fingerprint, and when the identity of the recognized operator and the individual is confirmed as a result of the comparison. And operation permission means for operating only the functions of the apparatus.
[0024]
According to the invention described in claim 4, the image forming apparatus is the image forming apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising means for restricting a function that the operation permission unit operates only when the identity is confirmed. It is characterized by the following.
[0025]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the image forming apparatus requires a predetermined ID input at the time of registration with the vein pattern / fingerprint registration means. It is characterized by being a device.
[0026]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus, the vein pattern / fingerprint registration means registers information on the vein pattern and / or fingerprint for each individual in a predetermined format. Is an image forming apparatus described in (1).
[0027]
According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the image forming apparatus further has a means for limiting a function that can be used by a person who has registered information on a vein pattern and / or a fingerprint in a predetermined format for each individual. The image forming apparatus is characterized in that:
[0028]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, the image forming apparatus is an image forming apparatus according to the seventh aspect, which requires a predetermined ID input in order to perform an operation for limiting available functions. Things.
[0029]
According to the ninth aspect, when outputting an image from a terminal connected to the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus requests information on a vein pattern and / or a fingerprint read in a predetermined format as an ID. An image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8.
[0030]
According to the tenth aspect, when the information stored in the storage unit is displayed and output from a terminal connected to the image forming apparatus, the image forming apparatus reads the vein pattern and / or fingerprint read in a predetermined format. The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the image forming apparatus requests information regarding the ID as an ID.
[0031]
According to the eleventh aspect, the image forming apparatus further includes means for limiting a function of requesting information on a vein pattern and / or a fingerprint read in a predetermined format as an ID. An image forming apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims.
[0032]
According to the twelfth aspect, the image forming apparatus is the image forming apparatus according to the eleventh aspect, further requesting an ID input to limit a function required as an ID. is there.
[0033]
According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus, the registration to the vein pattern / fingerprint registration means can be performed using a terminal connected to the image forming apparatus. An image forming apparatus according to any one of the preceding claims.
[0034]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, an embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0035]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention. This figure shows a CPU 101, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, an operation panel 104, various sensors 105, various motors 106, an I / O control unit 107, a scanner unit 108, a read control unit 109, a plotter unit 110 , A writing control unit 111, a vein pattern recognition unit 112, a fingerprint recognition unit 113, a recognition data storage unit 114, a collation unit 115, and an individual recognition unit 116.
[0036]
The CPU 101 is a CPU that performs system control of the image forming apparatus. The CPU 101 controls the image forming apparatus according to a program stored in the ROM 102 while using the RAM 103 as a work area.
[0037]
The operation panel 104 is an operation panel for the operator to perform various settings and the like. The various sensors 105 perform paper size detection, jam detection, and the like. Various motors 106 drive inputs and loads of various sensors 105. The I / O control unit 107 controls output control signals of various motors 106 based on instructions from the CPU 101.
[0038]
The reading control unit 109 controls the scanner unit 108. The writing control unit 111 controls the plotter unit 110.
[0039]
In addition, image information read from the scanner unit 108, image information sent from an external terminal connected to the image forming apparatus, and the like can be stored in the image information storage unit 117.
[0040]
The vein pattern recognition means 112 recognizes the vein pattern of the back of the hand.
The vein pattern recognition means 112 described here is, for example, a mechanism that irradiates a predetermined area including the back of the hand with light such as infrared rays and the vein pattern becomes a transmitted or reflected component of the light and is extracted. is there.
[0041]
The fingerprint recognition unit 113 recognizes a fingerprint of a finger.
The fingerprint recognition means 113 described here may be, for example, a method similar to the vein pattern recognition means 112 or a method of reading using a xenon lamp and a CCD.
[0042]
The recognition data storage unit 114 stores them as individual data. That is, the recognition data storage unit 114 stores the personal information input together with the vein pattern of the back of the hand and the fingerprint of the finger as data.
[0043]
The collating means 115 is a collating means for comparing data stored and registered in advance with those recognized by the vein pattern recognizing means 112 and the fingerprint recognizing means 113 to judge whether or not they are the same. It is a characteristic.
[0044]
The vein pattern recognizing means 112 and the fingerprint recognizing means 113 together recognize individual data in the personal recognizing means 116. That is, the personal recognition means 116 realizes both the recognition of the vein pattern and the recognition of the fingerprint by the method as in the above-described example.
[0045]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a basic operation of the image forming apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention. This is an embodiment when the terminal is used.
[0046]
In FIG. 2, when the hand is put on the personal recognition means 116 on or near the operation panel 104 (Yes in step S1), the vein pattern of the hand and the fingerprint of the finger are read (step S2).
[0047]
Next, the comparison unit 115 compares the data with the respective data stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 (step S3). If there is data in the recognition data storage unit 114 that matches them (Yes in step S4), the system security is released and the image forming apparatus is enabled (step S5).
[0048]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a basic operation in the case where the function of restricting use is limited in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
[0049]
In FIG. 3, first, a specific function of the image forming apparatus is made unusable due to use restriction by system security (step S11).
[0050]
Thereafter, when the hand is placed on the personal recognition means 116 on or near the operation panel 104 (Yes in step S12), the vein pattern of the hand and the fingerprint of the finger are read (step S13).
[0051]
Next, the comparison unit 115 compares the data with the respective data stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 (step S14). If there is data in the recognition data storage unit 114 that matches them (Yes in step S15), the system security is released and the functions restricted by the image forming apparatus are enabled (step S15). S16).
[0052]
FIG. 4 shows a flowchart of inputting personal information in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
[0053]
In FIG. 4, first, when the personal recognition registration mode is selected on the operation panel 104 (Yes in step S21), the operator is prompted to input an ID (step S22).
[0054]
If the correct ID has been input (Yes in step S23), it is prompted to put a hand on the personal recognition means 116 (step S24).
[0055]
If the operator's hand is placed (Yes in step S25), the vein pattern of the hand and the fingerprint of the finger are read using the means as described above (step S26).
[0056]
At the same time, the operator is prompted to input the name of the operator (step S27). Upon completion of the input of the name (Yes in step S28), the name and the individual recognition data are stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 (step S29).
[0057]
FIG. 5 shows another flowchart of the input of personal information in one embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention. This embodiment is an embodiment at the time of registering personal identification information.
[0058]
In FIG. 5, first, a predetermined operation is performed on the operation panel 104 to enter a personal recognition registration mode (Yes in step S31), and a hand is placed on the personal recognition means 116 on or near the operation panel 104. Is displayed (step S32).
[0059]
When the hand is placed (Yes in step S33), the vein pattern of the hand and the fingerprint of the finger are read (step S34), and the input of personal information such as the name of the operator is prompted (step S35). (Yes in S36), the personal recognition data is stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 for each personal information (step S37).
[0060]
By doing so, the terminal manager can perform management and the like when using the personal identification function.
[0061]
By the way, the mechanism and system of the vein pattern recognition means 112, the fingerprint recognition means 113, and the personal recognition means 116 are as described above.
[0062]
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of function restriction registration in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
[0063]
In FIG. 6, first, when the personal recognition registrant function restriction mode is selected on the operation panel 104 (Yes in step S41), the operator is prompted to input an ID (step S42).
[0064]
If the correct ID has been input (Yes in step S43), the function to be restricted and the name of the individual recognition means registrant whose function is to be restricted are selected (step S44). If the input has been completed (Yes in step S45), This function is enabled (step S46).
[0065]
FIG. 7 shows a flowchart in the case where an image is output from the connection terminal in one embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
[0066]
The flowchart of FIG. 7 shows an embodiment in which an image is output using a terminal connected to the image forming apparatus when the personal identification function is set to be valid according to the procedure described later with reference to FIG. .
[0067]
In FIG. 7, first, when an image output request is received from a terminal such as a PC connected to the image forming apparatus (Yes in step S51), it is confirmed whether or not the connection terminal is an individual recognition registrant (step S52). If the person is a personal identification registrant (Yes), the connection terminal is prompted to transmit personal identification information data (step S59).
[0068]
If the person is not the individual recognition registrant (No in step S52), the fact that personal recognition registration is necessary is transmitted to the connection terminal (step S53), and it is confirmed whether or not personal connection registration is to be performed on the connection terminal ( If it is to be performed (step S54), the system prompts the user to transmit an image file of the vein pattern of the back of the hand and the fingerprint in a predetermined format (step S55).
[0069]
If the file in the predetermined format is received (Yes in step S56), the file is stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 (step S57), and after the registration is notified (step S58), the image output data Is output in the normal procedure (steps S64 to S66).
[0070]
On the other hand, if personal recognition registration is not performed at the connection terminal (No in step S54), output cannot be performed.
[0071]
By the way, if the person is a personal recognition registrant (Yes in step S52) and personal recognition registration information is sent from the connection terminal (Yes in step S60), the personal recognition registration information is stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 with the data stored in the recognition data storage unit 114. By comparing (step S61), it is confirmed whether there is matching data (step S62). If there is (YES), transmission of image output data is urged, and image output is permitted (step S64). Is received (Yes in step S65), and an image is output (step S66).
[0072]
On the other hand, if there is no data that matches the data stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 (No in step S62), the data sender is not registered, and personal recognition registration is required. Is transmitted to the connection terminal (step S63), and an inquiry is made as to whether or not to perform personal recognition registration at the connection terminal (step S54). The subsequent processing is the same as the case where it is first confirmed whether or not the individual is a registrant, and it is selected that the individual is not the registrant (steps S55 to S58).
[0073]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a case where the information stored in the storage means (the image information storage unit 117 in FIG. 1) is displayed and output from the connection terminal in the embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention. .
[0074]
When the personal identification function is set to be valid according to a procedure described later with reference to FIG. 9, the flowchart of FIG. 8 uses the terminal connected to the image forming apparatus to store the image information in the image information storage unit 117 and the like of FIG. An embodiment in the case where information stored in the storage means is displayed as an image is shown.
[0075]
In FIG. 8, first, when a display output request for the data of the image information storage unit 117 is received from a terminal such as a PC connected to the image forming apparatus (Yes in step S71), the personal identification registrant requests the connection terminal. It is confirmed whether or not it is a personal recognition registrant (Yes), and the connection terminal is urged to transmit personal identification information data (Step S79).
[0076]
If the person is not the individual recognition registrant (No in step S72), the fact that personal recognition registration is necessary is transmitted to the connection terminal (step S73), and it is further confirmed whether the personal recognition registration is to be performed at the connection terminal ( If it is to be performed (step S74) (Yes), transmission of the image file of the vein pattern and the fingerprint of the back of the hand in a predetermined format is prompted (step S75).
[0077]
If the file in a predetermined format is received (Yes in step S76), the file is stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 (step S77), and after the registration is notified (step S78), it is desired to display and output. After selecting the data, the data is transmitted and displayed for output (steps S84 to S86).
[0078]
On the other hand, if personal recognition registration is not performed at the connection terminal (No in step S74), display output cannot be performed.
[0079]
By the way, if the person is a personal recognition registrant (Yes in step S72) and personal recognition registration information is sent from the connection terminal (Yes in step S80), the personal recognition registration information is transmitted to the data stored in the recognition data storage unit 114. By comparing (step S81), it is checked whether there is matching data (step S82). If there is (YES), image output is permitted, image data is received and image output.
[0080]
On the other hand, if there is no data that matches the data stored in the recognition data storage unit 114 (No in step S82), the data sender is not registered, and personal recognition registration is required. Is transmitted to the connection terminal (step S83), and an inquiry is made as to whether or not to perform personal recognition registration at the connection terminal (step S74). The subsequent processing is the same as the case where it is first confirmed whether or not the user is the individual recognition registrant and it is selected that the user is not the registrant (steps S75 to S78).
[0081]
FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of setting an individual identification function for a connection terminal in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
[0082]
First, if an attempt is made to enter the personal identification function setting mode for the connection terminal by performing a predetermined operation on the operation panel 104 (step S91), an ID input is prompted (step S92).
[0083]
If the input ID is correct (Yes in step S93), the mode is set to the personal identification function setting mode for the connection terminal (step S94), and On / Off of the function is set. If the input ID is wrong (No in step S93), the mode cannot be entered.
[0084]
This makes it possible or easy for the terminal manager to manage the use of the personal identification function.
[0085]
As described above, the registration to the vein pattern / fingerprint registration unit is performed from the connection terminal, that is, the terminal connected to the image forming apparatus, and the personal identification function is set to be valid (Yes in step S95, step S96). As described above, an image is output or information stored in the storage unit is displayed as an image using the connection terminal.
[0086]
The personal identification information file of a predetermined format sent from the connection terminal includes, for example, a file in which a vein pattern and a fingerprint of the back of a hand are read by a scanner and stored in a predetermined format.
[0087]
【The invention's effect】
According to the invention described in claims 1 to 13, since the individual is recognized by a combination of both the vein pattern of the back of the hand and the fingerprint of the finger, the use restriction security of the image forming apparatus can be more accurately realized.
[0088]
According to the inventions described in claims 2 and 4 to 13, since functions that can be used only by a person who has been individually recognized can be limited, security for restricting the use of specific functions can be accurately realized while general use of the image forming apparatus is achieved. be able to.
[0089]
According to the fifth to thirteenth aspects of the present invention, it is necessary to input an ID when registering personal identification information, so that the use security of the image forming apparatus can be further enhanced.
[0090]
According to the inventions of claims 6 to 13, since the information on the vein pattern and the fingerprint are both stored for each personal information, the administrator can easily manage the use status of the image forming apparatus by all the personal identification information registrants. Can be done.
[0091]
According to the inventions described in claims 7 to 13, the functions that can be used in the image forming apparatus can be limited only to specific registrants, so that it is possible to prevent erroneous operation of a user who cannot use multifunction.
[0092]
According to the inventions described in claims 8 to 13, since an ID input is required in order to restrict the functions that can be used by a specific registrant, careless setting of the function restriction of the image forming apparatus by a person other than the administrator is required. Can be prevented.
[0093]
According to the ninth to thirteenth aspects of the present invention, in the image forming apparatus, information on a vein pattern and a fingerprint can be used as an ID when an image is output from a terminal connected to the image forming apparatus. The security of the output terminal connected to the terminal can be increased.
[0094]
According to the tenth to thirteenth aspects, in the image forming apparatus, information on a vein pattern and a fingerprint is used as an ID when displaying and outputting information stored in the storage unit from a terminal or the like connected thereto. Therefore, the security of the image forming apparatus can be further improved as an output terminal connected to a network or the like.
[0095]
According to the invention as set forth in claims 11 to 13, in the image forming apparatus, the identification function can be set On / Off as described above. Can respond.
[0096]
According to the twelfth and thirteenth aspects of the present invention, as described above, in the image forming apparatus, an ID input is required to set the identification function On / Off, so that carelessness by a person other than the administrator is required. Setting of this function can be prevented.
[0097]
According to the thirteenth aspect, as described above, the image forming apparatus can perform the registration work for performing the identification function from the terminal connected to the image forming apparatus. Use registration can be performed easily.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of an image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a basic operation in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a basic operation in a case where functions for restricting use are limited in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of inputting personal information in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 5 is another flowchart of the input of personal information in one embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of function restriction registration in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart when an image is output from a connection terminal in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart in a case where information stored in a storage unit is displayed as an image from a connection terminal in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of setting a personal identification function for a connection terminal in an embodiment of the image forming apparatus according to the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 Operation panel
105 Various sensors
106 Various motors
107 I / O control unit
108 Scanner
109 Read control unit
110 plotter section
111 Write control unit
112 Vein pattern recognition means
113 Fingerprint Recognition Means
114 recognition data storage means
115 collation means
116 Personal Recognition Means
117 Image information storage

Claims (13)

Means for recognizing vein patterns and / or fingerprints;
A vein pattern / fingerprint registration unit for registering the recognized vein pattern and / or the fingerprint,
An operator recognizing means for recognizing an operator by a combination of a vein pattern and a fingerprint;
Has,
An image forming apparatus characterized in that only a person registered by the vein pattern / fingerprint registration unit can use it. Means for limiting functions that can be used only by persons registered by the vein pattern / fingerprint registration means,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: A vein pattern / fingerprint registration means for registering a personal vein pattern and / or a fingerprint,
An operator recognizing means for recognizing an operator by a combination of a vein pattern and a fingerprint;
A vein pattern / fingerprint matching unit for comparing the combination with the vein pattern and / or the fingerprint of the registered individual;
As a result of the collation, the recognized operator and operation permission means for operating the function of the apparatus only when the identity with the individual is confirmed,
An image forming apparatus having: Means for limiting the function that the operation permitting means operates only when the identity is confirmed,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising: The image forming apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a predetermined ID input is required at the time of the registration in the vein pattern / fingerprint registration unit. The vein pattern / fingerprint registration means,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein information related to the vein pattern and / or the fingerprint is registered for each individual in a predetermined format. Means for limiting a function that can be used by a person who has registered information on a vein pattern and / or a fingerprint by an individual according to the predetermined format;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising: In order to perform the operation for limiting the available functions,
The image forming apparatus according to claim 7, wherein a predetermined ID input is required. 9. An image output from a terminal connected to the image forming apparatus, requesting information on a vein pattern and / or a fingerprint read in a predetermined format as an ID. Item 10. The image forming apparatus according to item 1. When displaying the information stored in the storage means from a terminal connected to the image forming apparatus, the terminal requests information on a vein pattern and / or a fingerprint read in a predetermined format as an ID. 10. The image forming apparatus according to any one of 1 to 9. Means for limiting a function in which information on the vein pattern and / or fingerprint read in the predetermined format is required as an ID;
The image forming apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising: 12. The image forming apparatus according to claim 11, wherein an ID input is further requested to limit a function required as the ID. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the registration in the vein pattern / fingerprint registration unit can be performed using a terminal connected to the image forming apparatus.

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