JP2009211466A - Information processor and security management method of information processor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an information processor capable of suppressing the risk of fraudulent use by a third person other than a proper owner when carried out of a prescribed area. <P>SOLUTION: The information processor has a position information acquisition means, and is automatically locked when the information processor is at a position out of a prescribed use permitted area as a result of acquiring information indicating the present position of the information processor by the position information acquisition means when the information processor is activated, and the information processor is automatically unlocked when the information processor is at a position inside the prescribed use permitted area. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for suppressing a risk that an information processing apparatus is illegally used by a person other than an authorized owner.

  When an information processing device is stolen, a third party different from the legitimate owner can see the trade secrets and personal information stored in the storage device built into the information processing device and leak information from the third party. Risk of unauthorized use.

  Therefore, when an IC tag writer is installed at the entrance / exit of the premises and the information processing apparatus is taken out after passing through the entrance / exit, security information indicating access prohibition is written in the IC tag attached to the information processing apparatus, and the user May attempt to access information stored in the storage device of the information processing apparatus, the security management means of the information processing apparatus refers to the security information of the IC tag and prohibits access by the user. is there.

  Note that Patent Document 1 discloses information that rewrites security information to an IC tag on the information processing apparatus side each time it passes through an entrance / exit where an IC tag writer is installed, and accesses the information processing apparatus based on the security information. An information security management method that can limit the above is disclosed.

JP 2003-288275 A

  By the way, users of portable information processing devices often use information processing devices not only on the premises but also on the premises, and as described above, as soon as they are taken out of the premises through the doorway, When access to information is prohibited, it is very inconvenient for the user.

  In addition, if access to information is permitted only in a predetermined area such as the vicinity of an office, even if it is off-premise, the information processing apparatus is stolen because there are innumerable routes when it is taken from an access-permitted area to an access-prohibited area. The risk of unauthorized use may not be reduced.

  This is because when an information processing device is taken out to an access-prohibited area by a third party, even if the IC tag writer as described above is used, the third party passes through the route where the IC tag writer is installed. It is not limited.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an information processing apparatus capable of suppressing the risk of unauthorized use by a third party other than the rightful owner when taken out of a predetermined area.

  The first information processing apparatus of the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and the position information acquisition means acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result, the information processing apparatus is automatically locked when the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use permission area.

  The second information processing apparatus of the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and the position information acquisition means acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result, when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area, the lock is automatically applied, and when the information processing apparatus is located within the predetermined use permission area. The information processing apparatus is automatically unlocked.

  A third information processing apparatus of the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and the position information acquisition means acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result, when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area, the lock is automatically applied, and when the information processing apparatus is located within the predetermined use permission area. The information processing device is automatically unlocked, and after the lock is released, the position information acquisition unit again acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing device, and the information processing device It is characterized in that it is automatically locked when it is located outside the permitted use area.

  A fourth information processing apparatus of the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and the position information acquisition means acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result, when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area, the lock is automatically applied, and when the information processing apparatus is located within the predetermined use permission area. The information processing apparatus is automatically unlocked, and the position information acquisition unit is automatically locked when acquisition of information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus fails. .

  A fifth information processing apparatus according to the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and the position information acquisition means acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result, when the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use-permitted area, the lock is automatically applied, and the user authenticates that he is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus is unlocked.

  A sixth information processing apparatus of the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means displays information indicating a current position of the information processing apparatus. As a result of the acquisition, use permission determination means for confirming that the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use permission area; and as a result of confirmation by the use permission determination means, the information processing apparatus And a first lock means for automatically locking when the vehicle is located outside the use-permitted area.

  A seventh information processing apparatus of the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means displays information indicating a current position of the information processing apparatus. As a result of the acquisition, use permission determination means for confirming that the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use permission area; and as a result of confirmation by the use permission determination means, the information processing apparatus As a result of the confirmation by the first locking means for automatically locking when in a position outside the use permission area and the use permission determination means, the information processing device is within the predetermined usable area. And a first unlocking unit that unlocks the information processing apparatus when in the position.

  An eighth information processing apparatus according to the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means displays information indicating a current position of the information processing apparatus. As a result of the acquisition, use permission determination means for confirming that the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use permission area; and as a result of confirmation by the use permission determination means, the information processing apparatus As a result of the confirmation by the first locking means for automatically locking when in a position outside the use permission area and the use permission determination means, the information processing device is within the predetermined usable area. If the first unlocking means for unlocking the information processing apparatus and the first unlocking means release the lock when the information processing apparatus is in the position, the position information acquisition means is again connected to the information processing apparatus. As a result of the determination by the use permission redetermining means for acquiring information indicating the current position and determining that the information processing apparatus is outside the predetermined use permission area and the use permission redetermining means, the information processing When the apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area, the apparatus has second locking means for automatically locking.

  A ninth information processing apparatus according to the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means displays information indicating a current position of the information processing apparatus. As a result of the acquisition, use permission determination means for confirming that the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use permission area; and as a result of confirmation by the use permission determination means, the information processing apparatus As a result of the confirmation by the first locking means for automatically locking when in a position outside the use permission area and the use permission determination means, the information processing device is within the predetermined usable area. The first unlocking means for unlocking the information processing apparatus and the position information acquisition means when the information processing apparatus fails to acquire the information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus. And having a third locking means locks.

  An information processing apparatus according to a tenth aspect of the present invention is an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, and when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means displays information indicating a current position of the information processing apparatus. As a result of the acquisition, use permission determination means for confirming that the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use permission area; and as a result of confirmation by the use permission determination means, the information processing apparatus As a result of the confirmation by the first locking means for automatically locking when in a position outside the use permission area and the use permission determination means, the information processing device is within the predetermined usable area. If the information processing device fails to obtain information indicating the current position of the information processing device, the first unlocking device for unlocking the information processing device and the position information obtaining device automatically A third locking means for locking the information processing apparatus, an authentication means for determining whether the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus, and a result of determination by the authentication means that the user And a second unlocking means for releasing the lock when it is determined that the owner is a safe owner.

  A first security management method of the present invention is a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein the position information acquisition means determines the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result of acquiring the information to be shown, the information processing apparatus is automatically locked when the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use-permitted area.

  A second security management method of the present invention is a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein the position information acquisition means determines the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result of acquiring the information indicating, when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area, the information processing apparatus is automatically locked, and the information processing apparatus The information processing apparatus is automatically unlocked when it is in the position.

  A third security management method of the present invention is a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein the position information acquisition means determines the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result of acquiring the information indicating that the information processing device is in a position outside a predetermined use permission area, the information processing apparatus is automatically locked, and the information processing apparatus The information processing apparatus is automatically unlocked when the position is in the position, and after the lock is released, the position information acquisition unit again acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus is automatically locked when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use-permitted area.

  A fourth security management method of the present invention is a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein the position information acquisition means determines the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result of acquiring the information indicating that the information processing device is in a position outside a predetermined use permission area, the information processing apparatus is automatically locked, and the information processing apparatus The information processing device is automatically unlocked when the information processing device is in the position, and when the position information acquisition unit fails to acquire information indicating the current position of the information processing device, The information processing apparatus is locked.

  A fifth security management method of the present invention is a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein the position information acquisition means determines the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated. As a result of acquiring the information indicating that the information processing device is in a position outside a predetermined use permission area, the information processing apparatus is automatically locked, and the information processing apparatus The information processing device is automatically unlocked when the information processing device is in the position, and when the position information acquisition unit fails to acquire information indicating the current position of the information processing device, The information processing apparatus is locked, and when the user is authenticated as a valid owner of the information processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus is unlocked.

  According to a sixth security management method of the present invention, there is provided a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means As a result of obtaining the information indicating that the information processing apparatus is in a use permission determining step for confirming that the information processing apparatus is at a position outside a predetermined use permission area, Includes a first lock step that automatically locks the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use-permitted area.

  According to a seventh security management method of the present invention, there is provided a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means performs a current position of the information processing apparatus. As a result of obtaining the information indicating that the information processing apparatus is in a use permission determining step for confirming that the information processing apparatus is in a position outside a predetermined use permission area, and as a result of causing the use permission determining step to confirm, the information processing apparatus When the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use-permitted area, as a result of confirmation by the first lock step for automatically locking the information processing apparatus and the use permission determination step, the information processing apparatus And a first unlocking step for unlocking the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is located at a position within the predetermined usable area. .

  An eighth security management method according to the present invention is a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein the position information acquisition means at the time of startup of the information processing apparatus As a result of obtaining the information indicating that the information processing apparatus is in a use permission determining step for confirming that the information processing apparatus is at a position outside a predetermined use permission area, When the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use-permitted area, as a result of confirmation by the first lock step for automatically locking the information processing apparatus and the use permission determination step, the information processing apparatus A first unlocking step for unlocking the information processing apparatus when located at a position within the predetermined usable area; and the first unlocking. After the information processing apparatus is unlocked by the step, the position information acquisition unit acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus again, and the information processing apparatus When the information processing apparatus is in a position outside the predetermined use-permitted area as a result of the determination by the use permission re-determination step for determining that the position is outside and the use permission re-determination step. And a second lock step for locking the information processing apparatus.

  According to a ninth security management method of the present invention, there is provided a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means performs a current position of the information processing apparatus. As a result of obtaining the information indicating that the information processing apparatus is in a use permission determining step for confirming that the information processing apparatus is at a position outside a predetermined use permission area, When the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use-permitted area, as a result of confirmation by the first lock step for automatically locking the information processing apparatus and the use permission determination step, the information processing apparatus A first unlocking step for unlocking the information processing apparatus when located at a position within the predetermined usable area; and the position information acquiring means. , If it fails to acquire the information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus, and having a third locking step for locking automatically the information processing apparatus.

  A tenth security management method of the present invention is a security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein the position information acquisition means at the time of startup of the information processing apparatus As a result of obtaining the information indicating that the information processing apparatus is in a use permission determining step for confirming that the information processing apparatus is at a position outside a predetermined use permission area, When the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use-permitted area, as a result of confirmation by the first lock step for automatically locking the information processing apparatus and the use permission determination step, the information processing apparatus A first unlocking step for unlocking the information processing apparatus when located at a position within the predetermined usable area; and However, if acquisition of information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus fails, a third lock step for automatically locking the information processing apparatus, and the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus An authentication step for determining whether the information processing device is present; and, as a result of authentication in the authentication step, a second device for unlocking the information processing device when it is determined that the user is a valid owner of the information processing device. And an unlocking step.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, when taken out of the predetermined area, the information processing apparatus which can suppress the risk of unauthorized use by third parties other than the rightful owner can be provided.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 1, the information processing device 10 includes a control unit 20, a storage unit 30, a communication control unit 40, an information medium 50 attached to the information processing device 10, an operation unit 60, and a display unit 70. And a position information acquisition unit 80.

  Here, the storage unit 30 is not built in the information processing apparatus 10 but may be a storage apparatus built in the server apparatus connected to the information processing apparatus 10 via a network.

  In addition, when the position information acquisition unit 80 is configured to be included in a mobile phone connected to the information processing apparatus 10 or a mobile phone capable of communication with the information processing apparatus 10, The information acquisition unit 80 may be included.

  The control unit 20 executes a program stored in the storage medium, thereby operating control means 21, command confirmation means 22, information medium confirmation means 23, radio wave status confirmation means 24, and position information control means 25. Is logically provided. The operation of each means will be described later. Here, the operation control means 21, the command confirmation means 22, the information medium confirmation means 23, the radio wave status confirmation means 24, and the position information control means 25 may each be configured by dedicated hardware.

  In addition, the command confirmation unit 22, the information medium confirmation unit 23, the radio wave state confirmation unit 24, and the position information control unit 25 are a mobile phone connected to the information processing apparatus 10 or communication with the information processing apparatus 10. It may be configured to have in a mobile phone capable of.

  Further, the command confirmation unit 22, the information medium confirmation unit 23, the radio wave state confirmation unit 24, and the position information control unit 25 include a portable information terminal (for example, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) connected to the information processing apparatus 10. ) Or MID (Mobile Internet Device)) or a portable information terminal capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus 10.

  The storage unit 30 is registered in advance by the legitimate owner of the information processing apparatus 10 and the identification information 100 that is the identification information of the information medium 50 attached to the information processing apparatus 10 and the legitimate owner. The personal identification information 101 for releasing the screen lock, the usable area information 102 registered in advance by the rightful owner, and the map information 103 are stored.

  Here, the storage unit 30 is not built in the information processing apparatus 10 but may be a storage apparatus built in the server apparatus connected to the information processing apparatus 10 via a network.

  The map information 103 is map data, but may be acquired via a network from a map information providing service operated by a service provider on the Internet.

  The communication control unit 40 has a function of performing wireless communication with a wireless communication base station operated by a wireless communication carrier.

  The information medium 50 is a medium that can be attached to and detached from the information processing apparatus 10 (for example, a SIM (Subscriber Indentity Module) card), and individual identification information is stored in the information medium 50. The identification information of the medium 50 causes the information processing apparatus 10 to be specified by the information medium 50 that is mounted when the information processing apparatus 10 performs wireless communication.

  In addition, when the information medium confirmation unit 23 is configured to be included in a mobile phone connected to the information processing apparatus 10 or a mobile phone capable of communication with the information processing apparatus 10, the information is confirmed in the mobile phone. The medium 50 may be included.

  The operation unit 60 is a part for operating the information processing apparatus 10. For example, a keyboard of an information processing apparatus can be used.

  The display unit 70 is a part for displaying the information processing apparatus 10. For example, a liquid crystal display part or a monitor part of the information processing apparatus can be mentioned.

  The position information acquisition unit 80 is a system that measures the current position of the information processing apparatus 10 (for example, a GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite, a wireless communication base station of a wireless communication provider, and a system associated therewith). It has a function to receive position information from.

  Note that there may be a plurality of position information acquisition units 80. For example, you may provide both what acquires position information from GPS, and what acquires position information from the system which a wireless communication provider manages.

  In addition, when the position information control unit 25 is configured to be included in a mobile phone connected to the information processing apparatus 10 or a mobile phone capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus 10, the position information acquisition unit 80 is provided. The mobile phone may be provided.

  Further, the position information control means 25 is included in a portable information terminal (for example, PDA or MID) connected to the information processing apparatus 10 or a portable information terminal capable of communicating with the information processing apparatus 10. In this case, the mobile information terminal may include the position information acquisition unit 80.

  Next, the operation of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the present embodiment.

  Referring to FIG. 2, when the information processing apparatus 10 is activated, the command confirmation unit 22 determines whether the lock command is valid (S1).

  The lock command indicates whether or not there is a request for lock of the information processing device, which is transmitted from the legitimate owner of the information processing device to the system of the wireless communication operator operating the wireless communication network. The state is invalid.

  In this system, the identification information of the information medium mounted on the information processing apparatus is registered, and information indicating a lock command corresponding to the identification information of the information medium when a lock request is received from a valid owner Is replaced with information indicating validity.

  Specifically, in step S1, the command confirmation unit 22 acquires the identification information of the information medium 50, and sends a lock command confirmation request to the wireless communication base station of the wireless communication carrier via the communication control unit 40. And the identification information of the information medium 50 are transmitted.

  Regarding the confirmation process of the lock command, for example, when the identification information of the information medium 50 transmitted by the command confirmation means 22 is “001”, the radio communication base station sends the lock command confirmation request and the identification information of the information medium 50. If the information of the lock command corresponding to the identification information that matches the identification information “001” received by the wireless communication base station is the information indicating that the wireless communication carrier system is valid Confirm whether the information is invalid.

  Here, if the wireless carrier's system has received a request to lock an information processing apparatus whose information medium identification information is “001” from the legitimate owner of the information processing apparatus, the lock command is valid. It becomes.

  On the other hand, when the wireless carrier's system has not received a request to lock the information processing apparatus from a valid owner, the lock command is invalid.

  As a result of the confirmation, if the wireless communication carrier's system has received a request to lock the information processing apparatus equipped with the information medium 50, the system receives a lock from the wireless communication carrier's wireless communication base station. Information indicating that the command is valid is transmitted to the information processing apparatus 10.

  Note that means for confirming whether or not a request for locking the information processing apparatus 10 has been made by a legitimate owner of the information processing apparatus 10 may be confirmed by means other than the above-described means.

  When the command confirmation unit 22 is included in the mobile phone, the command confirmation unit 22 of the mobile phone connected to the information processing apparatus 10 determines whether the lock command is valid.

  Further, when the portable information terminal has the command confirmation unit 22, the command confirmation unit 22 of the portable information terminal connected to the information processing apparatus 10 determines whether the lock command is valid.

  In this embodiment, the command confirmation unit 22 transmits a lock command confirmation request to the radio communication base station, but transmits a lock command confirmation request to a system operated by a communication carrier or the like via a network. It is also good to do.

  In the present embodiment, the command confirmation unit 22 transmits a lock command confirmation request to the wireless communication base station, but the server confirms that the authorized owner of the information processing apparatus 10 belongs to the server of the organization via the network. The lock command confirmation request may be transmitted.

  The information transmitted by the command confirmation unit 22 together with the lock command confirmation request is the lock command of the information processing device 10 in the storage device of the system operated by the communication carrier or the like instead of the identification information of the information medium 50. It is also possible to secure an area for storing information indicating the presence or absence of login information and to transmit login information for accessing the area.

  The login information is information indicating an ID or identification number uniquely assigned to the information processing apparatus and a password, and is stored in the storage unit 30.

  If it is determined in step S1 that the lock command for the information processing apparatus 10 is invalid, the information medium confirmation unit 23 compares the identification information of the information medium 50 mounted with the identification information 100 (step S2).

  In addition, when the information medium confirmation unit 23 is included in the mobile phone, the command confirmation unit 23 of the mobile phone connected to the information processing apparatus 10 has the identification information of the information medium 50 attached to the mobile phone. And the identification information 100 are compared.

  Further, when the portable information terminal has the information medium confirmation unit 23, the command confirmation unit 23 of the portable information terminal connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information medium 50 attached to the portable information terminal. And the identification information 100 are compared.

  If the identification information of the mounted information medium 50 matches the identification information 100 in step S2, the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 acquires information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40, and the information processing apparatus 10 Is in a position that is in a range state (step S3).

  Further, in the case where the mobile phone has the radio wave status confirmation means 24, the mobile phone command confirmation means 24 connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information processing apparatus 10. It is determined whether or not is in a position that is in the range.

  Further, when the portable information terminal has the radio wave status confirmation unit 24, the command confirmation unit 24 of the portable information terminal connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information processing apparatus 10. It is determined whether or not the portable information terminal is in a position where it is in a range.

  The in-zone state means that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a radio wave state where communication with the wireless communication base station is possible.

  On the other hand, the out-of-service state means that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a radio wave situation where communication with the wireless communication base station is impossible.

  If it is determined in step S3 that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position that is within the range, the position information control unit 25 acquires the position information of the information processing apparatus 10 via the position information acquisition unit 80 (step S3). S4).

  In addition, when there are a plurality of position information acquisition units 80, if position information is acquired from the GPS and fails, the position information may be acquired from the system of the wireless communication carrier next time.

  When the location information control means 25 is provided in a mobile phone, the location information control means 25 of the mobile phone connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information processing apparatus 10. The location information of the mobile phone is acquired via the location information acquisition unit 80 of the phone.

  Further, when the portable information terminal has the position information control means 25, the position information control means 25 of the portable information terminal connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information processing apparatus 10. The position information of the portable information terminal is acquired via the position information acquisition unit 80 of the portable information terminal.

  When the position information of the information processing apparatus 10 is acquired in step S4, the position information control means 25 confirms whether the information processing apparatus 10 is in the area indicated by the usable area information 102 (step S5).

  Here, the usable area information 102 is registered in advance by an authorized owner.

  Specifically, when the legitimate owner displays the map information 103 on the display unit 70 and designates the location that is the center of the area where the information processing apparatus 10 is to be usable by the operation unit 60, the legitimate owner From a position indicating the latitude and longitude of the area designated by the owner, an area within a predetermined range (for example, designated within a radius of 1 km) is registered as usable area information 102.

  In addition, when the rightful owner wants to be able to use the information processing apparatus 10 in a plurality of areas, information on the plurality of areas may be held as the usable area information 102.

  In addition, the registration method of the usable area information 102 may be a method other than those described above. For example, if the address is specified in the format of “Osaki 1-chome, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo”, it corresponds to the address in the map information 103. An area may be registered as the usable area information 102, and if a postal code is designated, an area corresponding to the postal code in the map information 103 may be registered as the usable area information 102.

  If it is confirmed in step S5 that the position of the information processing apparatus 10 is within the area indicated by the usable area information 102, the process of step S1 is performed unless the main body end process of the information processing apparatus 10 is selected by the user. Return (step S6).

  When the user selects the main body termination process of the information processing apparatus 10 in step S6, the operation control means 21 performs a process of turning off the information processing apparatus 10 (step S6).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the operation when it is determined in step S1 that the lock command is valid will be described. FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining this operation.

  Referring to FIG. 3, when it is determined in step S1 that the lock command is valid, the operation control unit 21 locks the information processing apparatus 10 (step S7).

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is locked, for example, the operation of the operation unit 60 by the user is prohibited. Further, it may be displayed on the display unit 70 that it is locked.

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is locked in step S7, the position information control unit 25 acquires the position information of the information processing apparatus 10 via the position information acquisition unit 80 (step S8).

  When the location information control means 25 is provided in a mobile phone, the location information control means 25 of the mobile phone connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information processing apparatus 10. The location information of the mobile phone is acquired via the location information acquisition unit 80 of the phone.

  Further, when the portable information terminal has the position information control means 25, the position information control means 25 of the portable information terminal connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information processing apparatus 10. The position information of the portable information terminal is acquired via the position information acquisition unit 80 of the portable information terminal.

  If the position information of the information processing apparatus 10 is successfully acquired in step S8, the position information control means 25 identifies the position in the map information 103 corresponding to the acquired position information, and is within the area indicated by the usable area information 102. Then, it is confirmed whether there is the information processing apparatus 10 (step S9).

  If acquisition of the position information of the information processing apparatus 10 fails in step S8, the process returns to step S1 (step S8).

  When it is confirmed in step S9 that the information processing apparatus 10 is within the area indicated by the usable area information 102, the operation control unit 21 releases the lock (step S10).

  At this time, the command confirmation unit 22 sends a request for changing information indicating the lock command corresponding to the information processing apparatus 10 to information indicating invalidity via the communication control unit 40 in the system of the wireless communication carrier. You may do it.

  When the lock is released, the user can operate the operation unit 60, and can cause the information processing apparatus 10 to perform a desired process via the operation unit 60.

  If it is confirmed in step S9 that the information processing apparatus 10 is outside the area indicated by the usable area information 102, the process returns to step S1 (step S9).

  If the lock is released in step S10, the process returns to step S1 (step S10).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the operation when the identification information of the information medium 50 and the identification information 100 do not match in step S2 will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart for explaining this operation.

  Referring to FIG. 4, when the identification information of the information medium 50 and the identification information 100 do not match in step S2, the operation control means 21 performs screen locking of the information processing apparatus 10 (step S11).

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is screen-locked, for example, a message indicating that the screen is locked is displayed on the display unit 70 and no other information is displayed. In addition, user operations other than operations associated with authentication processing described later may be prohibited.

  When the screen is locked in step S11, the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 acquires information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40, and determines whether the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position where the information processing apparatus 10 is out of range (step S12). ).

  In addition, when the mobile phone has the radio wave status confirmation unit 24, the mobile phone radio wave status confirmation unit 24 connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information processing apparatus 10. Determine if the phone is in a location that is out of range.

  Further, when the portable information terminal has the radio wave status confirmation unit 24, the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 of the portable information terminal connected to the information processing apparatus 10 is connected to the information processing apparatus 10. It is determined whether the portable information terminal is in a position where it is out of range.

  In addition, you may progress to the process of step S13 mentioned later, without advancing to the process of step S11 from step S11.

  If it is determined in step S12 that the user is in a position that is out of service, the operation control unit 21 performs authentication in order to determine whether the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 (step S13). ).

  Specifically, the user is caused to input a password from the operation unit 60, and it is determined whether or not the input password matches the personal identification information 101.

  The personal identification information 101 may not be a password, but may be biometric information such as a fingerprint or iris of a legitimate owner, or information indicating an ID card held by the legitimate owner.

  For example, when the identification information 101 is the fingerprint information of the right owner, the fingerprint information of the user is obtained by holding the user's finger over the fingerprint information acquisition portion of the operation unit 60 in step S13. Then, it may be determined whether the user is a legitimate owner of the information processing apparatus 10 by determining whether the information of the user's fingerprint and the information of the identification information 101 match. .

  Further, for example, when the identification information 101 is information indicating an ID card held by the rightful owner, by holding the ID card owned by the user over the ID card information reading portion of the operation unit 60, The information indicating the ID card owned by the user is acquired, and by determining whether the information of the ID card owned by the user and the information of the personal identification information 101 match, the user can process the information processing apparatus 10. It is good also as determining whether it is a rightful owner.

  If it is determined in step S13 that the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 as a result of authentication, the operation control unit 21 releases the screen lock (step S14).

  Specifically, when the screen lock is released, the user can operate the information processing apparatus 10.

  By the way, in this embodiment, after the screen is locked, the user is authenticated in step S13, and then the screen lock is released in step S14. While the screen is locked, When the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 repeats the process of acquiring information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40 and acquires information indicating that the information processing apparatus 10 is in the range, the right owner The operation control means 21 may release the screen lock and return to the process of step S1 without performing authentication that

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S13 that the user is not a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 as a result of authentication, the process returns to step S11 (step S13).

  If it is determined in step S12 that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position within the range, the process proceeds to step S14, and the screen lock is released (step S12).

  When the screen lock is released in step S14, the process returns to step S1 (step S14).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, an operation when it is determined in step S3 that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position that is out of range will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining this operation.

  Referring to FIG. 5, if it is determined in step S3 that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position that is out of service, the operation control unit 21 waits for a predetermined time (step S15).

  During the standby time of step S15, the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 acquires information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40, and determines whether or not the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position that is in a range (step S15). ).

  It should be noted that the process of determining whether or not the position is within the range may be repeated during the standby time.

  If it is determined in step S15 that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position that is within a range, the process returns to step S1 (step S15).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S15 that the information processing apparatus 10 is not in a position in the range and a predetermined standby time has elapsed, the operation control unit 21 performs screen locking of the information processing apparatus 10 (step S15). S16).

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is screen-locked, for example, a message indicating that the screen is locked is displayed on the display unit 70 and no other information is displayed. Further, an operation by a user other than an operation associated with an authentication process to be described later may be prohibited.

  When the screen is locked in step S16, the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 acquires information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40, and determines whether or not the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position that is out of service (step S17). ).

  In addition, you may progress to the process of step S18 mentioned later, without advancing to the process of step S16 from step S16.

  If it is determined in step S17 that the user is in a position that is out of service, the operation control unit 21 performs authentication in order to determine whether the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 (step S18). ).

  Specifically, the user is caused to input a password from the operation unit 60, and it is determined whether or not the input password matches the personal identification information 101.

  The personal identification information 101 may not be a password, but may be biometric information such as a fingerprint or iris of a legitimate owner, or information indicating an ID card held by the legitimate owner.

  For example, when the identification information 101 is the fingerprint information of the right owner, the fingerprint information of the user is obtained by holding the user's finger over the fingerprint information acquisition portion of the operation unit 60 in step S13. Then, it may be determined whether the user is a legitimate owner of the information processing apparatus 10 by determining whether the information of the user's fingerprint and the information of the identification information 101 match. .

  Further, for example, when the identification information 101 is information indicating an ID card held by the rightful owner, by holding the ID card owned by the user over the ID card information reading portion of the operation unit 60, The information indicating the ID card owned by the user is acquired, and by determining whether the information of the ID card owned by the user and the information of the personal identification information 101 match, the user can process the information processing apparatus 10. It is good also as determining whether it is a rightful owner.

  If it is determined in step S18 that the user is an authorized owner of the information processing apparatus 10 as a result of authentication, the operation control unit 21 releases the screen lock (step S19).

  Specifically, when the screen lock is released, the user can operate the information processing apparatus 10.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S18 that the user is not a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 as a result of the authentication, the process returns to step S16 (step S18).

  If it is determined in step S17 that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position within the range, the process proceeds to step S14, and the screen lock is released (step S19).

  By the way, in this embodiment, after the screen is locked, the user is authenticated in step S18 and then the screen lock is released in step S19. While the screen is locked, If the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 repeats the process of acquiring information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40 and acquires information indicating that the information processing apparatus 10 is in the range, the right owner The operation control means 21 may release the screen lock and return to the process of step S1 without performing the authentication of “no”.

  When the screen lock is released in step S19, the process returns to step S1 (step S19).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the operation when the position information acquisition unit 25 cannot acquire the position information of the information processing apparatus 10 in step S4 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart for explaining this operation.

  Referring to FIG. 6, when the position information of the information processing apparatus 10 cannot be acquired in step S4, the operation control means 21 performs screen lock of the information processing apparatus 10 (step S20).

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is screen-locked, for example, a message indicating that the screen is locked is displayed on the display unit 70 and no other information is displayed. Further, an operation by a user other than an operation associated with an authentication process to be described later may be prohibited.

  When the screen is locked in step S20, the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 acquires information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40, and determines whether or not the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position that is out of service (step S21). ).

  In addition, you may progress to the process of step S22 mentioned later, without advancing to the process of step S20 from step S20.

  If it is determined in step S21 that the user is in a position that is out of service, the operation control unit 21 performs authentication in order to determine whether the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 (step S22). ).

  Specifically, the user is caused to input a password from the operation unit 60, and it is determined whether or not the input password matches the personal identification information 101.

  The personal identification information 101 may not be a password, but may be biometric information such as a fingerprint or iris of a legitimate owner, or information indicating an ID card held by the legitimate owner.

  For example, if the identification information 101 is fingerprint information of a valid owner, the fingerprint information of the user is obtained by holding the finger of the user over the fingerprint information acquisition portion of the operation unit 60 in step S22. Then, it may be determined whether the user is a legitimate owner of the information processing apparatus 10 by determining whether the information of the user's fingerprint and the information of the identification information 101 match. .

  Further, for example, when the identification information 101 is information indicating an ID card held by the rightful owner, by holding the ID card owned by the user over the ID card information reading portion of the operation unit 60, The information indicating the ID card owned by the user is acquired, and by determining whether the information of the ID card owned by the user and the information of the personal identification information 101 match, the user can process the information processing apparatus 10. It is good also as determining whether it is a rightful owner.

  If it is determined in step S22 that the user is a legitimate owner of the information processing apparatus 10 as a result of authentication, the operation control unit 21 releases the screen lock (step S23).

  Specifically, when the screen lock is released, the user can operate the information processing apparatus 10.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S22 that the user is not a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 as a result of the authentication, the process returns to step S20 (step S22).

  If it is determined in step S21 that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position within the range, the process proceeds to step S23, and the screen lock is released (step S21).

  By the way, in this embodiment, after the screen is locked, the user is authenticated in step S22, and then the screen lock is released in step S23. While the screen is locked, When the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 repeats the process of acquiring information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40 and acquires information indicating that the information processing apparatus 10 is in the range, the right owner The operation control means 21 may release the screen lock and return to the process of step S1 without performing authentication that

  When the screen lock is released in step S23, the process returns to step S1 (step S23).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, an operation when it is confirmed in step S5 that the position of the information processing apparatus 10 is outside the area indicated by the usable area information 102 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining this operation.

  Referring to FIG. 7, when it is confirmed in step S5 that the position of the information processing apparatus 10 is outside the area indicated by the usable area information 102, the operation control unit 21 locks the information processing apparatus 10 (step S24). ).

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is locked, for example, the operation of the operation unit 60 by the user is prohibited. Further, it may be displayed on the display unit 70 that it is locked.

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is locked in step S24, the position information control unit 25 acquires the position information of the information processing apparatus 10 via the position information acquisition unit 80 (step S25).

  If the location information of the information processing apparatus 10 is successfully obtained in step S25, the location information control means 25 identifies the location in the map information 103 corresponding to the obtained location information and falls within the area indicated by the usable area information 102. Then, it is confirmed whether there is the information processing apparatus 10 (step S26).

  If acquisition of position information of the information processing apparatus 10 fails in step S25, the process returns to step S1 (step S25).

  When it is confirmed in step S26 that the information processing apparatus 10 is within the area indicated by the usable area information 102, the operation control means 21 releases the lock (step S27).

  At this time, the command confirmation unit 22 sends a request for changing information indicating the lock command corresponding to the information processing apparatus 10 to information indicating invalidity via the communication control unit 40 in the system of the wireless communication carrier. You may do it.

  When the lock is released, the user can operate the operation unit 60, and can cause the information processing apparatus 10 to perform a desired process via the operation unit 60.

  If it is confirmed in step S26 that the information processing apparatus 10 is outside the area indicated by the usable area information 102, the process returns to step S1 (step S26).

  If the lock is released in step S27, the process returns to step S1 (step S27).

  Next, another operation when it is confirmed in step S5 that the position of the information processing apparatus 10 is outside the area indicated by the usable area information 102 will be described. FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining this operation.

  Referring to FIG. 8, when it is confirmed in step S <b> 5 that the position of the information processing apparatus 10 is outside the area indicated by the usable area information 102, the operation control unit 21 locks the screen of the information processing apparatus 10. (Step S28).

  When the information processing apparatus 10 is screen-locked, for example, a message indicating that the screen is locked is displayed on the display unit 70 and no other information is displayed. Further, an operation by a user other than an operation associated with an authentication process to be described later may be prohibited.

  When the screen is locked in step S28, the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 acquires information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40, and determines whether or not the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position that is out of service (step S29). ).

  In addition, you may progress to the process of step S30 mentioned later, without advancing to the process of step S28 from step S28.

  If it is determined in step S29 that the user is in a position that is out of service, the operation control unit 21 performs authentication in order to determine whether the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 (step S30). ).

  Specifically, the user is caused to input a password from the operation unit 60, and it is determined whether or not the input password matches the personal identification information 101.

  The personal identification information 101 may not be a password, but may be biometric information such as a fingerprint or iris of a legitimate owner, or information indicating an ID card held by the legitimate owner.

  For example, if the identification information 101 is fingerprint information of a valid owner, the fingerprint information of the user is obtained by holding the finger of the user over the fingerprint information acquisition portion of the operation unit 60 in step S22. Then, it may be determined whether the user is a legitimate owner of the information processing apparatus 10 by determining whether the information of the user's fingerprint and the information of the identification information 101 match. .

  Further, for example, when the identification information 101 is information indicating an ID card held by the rightful owner, by holding the ID card owned by the user over the ID card information reading portion of the operation unit 60, The information indicating the ID card owned by the user is acquired, and by determining whether the information of the ID card owned by the user and the information of the personal identification information 101 match, the user can process the information processing apparatus 10. It is good also as determining whether it is a rightful owner.

  If it is determined in step S30 that the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 as a result of the authentication, the operation control unit 21 releases the screen lock (step S31).

  Specifically, when the screen lock is released, the user can operate the information processing apparatus 10.

  By the way, in this embodiment, after the screen is locked, the user is authenticated in step S30 and then the screen lock is released in step S31. However, while the screen is locked, When the radio wave status confirmation unit 24 repeats the process of acquiring information indicating the radio wave status from the communication control unit 40 and acquires information indicating that the information processing apparatus 10 is in the range, the right owner The operation control means 21 may release the screen lock and return to the process of step S1 without performing authentication that

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S30 that the user is not a valid owner of the information processing apparatus 10 as a result of authentication, the process returns to step S28 (step S30).

  If it is determined in step S29 that the information processing apparatus 10 is in a position within the range, the process proceeds to step S31, and the screen lock is released (step S31).

  At this time, the command confirmation unit 22 sends a request for changing information indicating the lock command corresponding to the information processing apparatus 10 to information indicating invalidity via the communication control unit 40 in the system of the wireless communication carrier. You may do it.

  When the screen lock is released in step S31, the process returns to step S1 (step S31).

It is a block diagram for demonstrating the information processing apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement of the information processing apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement when the lock command is effective, which is operation | movement of the information processing apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement when the information of the information medium with which the information processing apparatus of embodiment of this invention was mounted | worn does not correspond. It is operation | movement of the information processing apparatus of embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement when the position of an information processing apparatus is a position outside a service area. It is a flowchart for demonstrating operation | movement when it is operation | movement of the information processing apparatus of embodiment of this invention, and the positional information on information processing apparatus cannot be acquired. It is operation | movement of the information processing apparatus of embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart for demonstrating 1st operation | movement when the position of an information processing apparatus is out of the range of an available area. It is an operation of the information processing apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart for explaining a second operation when the position of the information processing apparatus is outside the range of the usable area.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Information processing apparatus 20 Control part 21 Operation control means 22 Command confirmation means 23 Information medium confirmation means 24 Radio wave condition confirmation means 25 Position information control means 30 Storage part 40 Communication control part 50 Information medium 60 Operation part 70 Display part 80 Acquisition of position information Part 100 Identification information 101 Personal identification information 102 Usable area information 103 Map information

Claims (20)

  An information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein when the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition means acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus. An information processing apparatus that is automatically locked when located outside a use-permitted area.   The information processing apparatus, when the information processing apparatus acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus by the position information acquisition unit and is in a position within the predetermined use-permitted area. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is automatically unlocked.   After the information processing apparatus releases the lock, the position information acquisition unit acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus again, and the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use-permitted area. The information processing apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the information processing apparatus is automatically locked when it is in the state.   4. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the position information acquisition unit is automatically locked when the information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus fails to acquire. The information processing apparatus described.   5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the information processing apparatus releases the lock of the information processing apparatus when the user authenticates that the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus. Information processing device. An information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means,
When the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition unit acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus, and as a result, confirms that the information processing apparatus is at a position outside a predetermined use-permitted area. Use permission determining means to perform,
As a result of the confirmation by the use permission determining means, the information processing apparatus includes a first lock means for automatically locking when the information processing apparatus is at a position outside the predetermined use permission area. Information processing device.   The information processing device is a first lock that unlocks the information processing device when the information processing device is in a position within the predetermined usable area as a result of the confirmation by the use permission determining unit. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6, further comprising release means. After the first unlocking means releases the lock, the information processing apparatus acquires again the information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus, and the information processing apparatus Use permission re-determination means for determining that the position is outside the use-permitted area;
As a result of the determination by the use permission re-determination means, the information processing apparatus further comprises second lock means for automatically locking when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area. The information processing apparatus according to claim 7.   The information processing apparatus further includes third locking means for automatically locking when the position information acquisition means fails to acquire information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus. The information processing apparatus according to claim 6 to 8. The information processing apparatus includes an authentication unit that determines whether a user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus;
2. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a second unlocking unit that releases the lock when it is determined that the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus as a result of the determination by the authentication unit. The information processing device according to claim 6.   A security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means, wherein the information processing apparatus acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is activated, The information processing apparatus security management method of automatically locking the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is located outside a predetermined use permission area.   In the security management method, when the position information acquisition unit acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus and the information processing apparatus is in a position within the predetermined use-permitted area, the information 12. The information processing apparatus security management method according to claim 11, wherein the lock of the processing apparatus is automatically released.   In the security management method, after the lock is released, the position information acquisition unit acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing device again, and the information processing device is located outside the predetermined use permission area. 13. The information processing apparatus security management method according to claim 12, wherein the information processing apparatus is automatically locked when it is in a position.   12. The security management method according to claim 11, wherein when the position information acquisition unit fails to acquire information indicating a current position of the information processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus is automatically locked. 14. A security management method for an information processing apparatus according to claim 13.   15. The security management method according to claim 11, wherein when the user is authenticated as a valid owner of the information processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus is unlocked. A security management method for the information processing apparatus. A security management method for an information processing apparatus having position information acquisition means,
When the information processing apparatus is activated, the position information acquisition unit acquires information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus, and as a result, confirms that the information processing apparatus is at a position outside a predetermined use-permitted area. A use permission judging step for causing
A first locking step of automatically locking the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area as a result of the confirmation of the use permission determination step. A security management method for an information processing apparatus.   The security management method includes: a first lock that unlocks the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is in a position within the predetermined usable area as a result of the confirmation in the use permission determining step. The security management method for an information processing apparatus according to claim 16, further comprising a releasing step. In the security management method, after the lock of the information processing apparatus is released by the first unlocking step, the position information acquisition unit acquires again the information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus, A use permission redetermination step for determining that the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area;
A second locking step of automatically locking the information processing apparatus when the information processing apparatus is located outside the predetermined use permission area as a result of the determination by the use permission re-determination step; The security management method for an information processing apparatus according to claim 17.   The security management method further includes a third lock step of automatically locking the information processing apparatus when the position information acquisition unit fails to acquire information indicating the current position of the information processing apparatus. The security management method for an information processing apparatus according to any one of claims 16 to 18. The security management method includes an authentication step for determining whether a user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus;
And a second unlocking step for releasing the lock of the information processing apparatus when it is determined that the user is a valid owner of the information processing apparatus as a result of the authentication in the authentication step. 20. A security management method for an information processing apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the security management method is used.

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