JP2010049435A - Method and system for easing limit on password input error - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem that in a security system using a password, password input errors sometimes occur in excess of the limit, so that transaction is disabled. <P>SOLUTION: In an ATM 1, a system 30 for easing the limit on password input errors includes: an input count setting means 34 for enabling a user to change a password input limit; when a password input error occurs, a notification means 37 making a notification to a contact address registered in advance; and a reply decision means 39 and a time monitoring means 40 for deciding whether or not any reply occurs within a fixed time, and when no reply detected, stopping the transaction. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password, a system for reducing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password, and an automatic transaction apparatus, and in particular, installed at a financial institution's store, convenience store, etc. The present invention relates to an automatic transaction apparatus such as an automatic teller machine (hereinafter referred to as “ATM”) that performs display control of a screen to be performed.

  Conventionally, in electronic commerce such as automatic transaction devices such as ATMs and online shopping that are installed in financial institution stores, convenience stores, etc., and perform display control of screens that guide customer transaction operations, the legitimacy of transactions is guaranteed. Therefore, it is widely performed that the user inputs a password. When entering the password, if the user enters the wrong password, from the security perspective, the card is stopped when there is a certain number of consecutive input errors.

  Such a technique related to erroneous input of a password is described in the following documents, for example.

JP-A-8-314805 JP-A-11-8702

  In Patent Document 1, when the password input for starting the operation of the wireless mobile terminal fails for a specified number of times, the wireless mobile terminal is notified of the unauthorized use to the information center, and according to the instruction from the information center, A case is described in which internal data is encrypted and transmitted to an information center, and the internal data is deleted.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-228561 describes a case where, in a personal computer communication service or the like, when a password for a subscriber is erroneously input a predetermined number of times, the service is stopped and the password is changed to another one.

  In a security system using a password, when a user makes a mistake in entering a password, the use of the card is generally stopped when there is a certain number of consecutive input errors.

  However, the conventional automatic transaction apparatus is disadvantageous and inconvenient because a person who easily forgets a password, such as an elderly person, often exceeds the limit of the number of erroneous input of a password and cannot perform transactions.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the method of relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password according to the present invention is as follows.
Displays a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the password input frequency limit, prompts the user to enter a transaction selection process, displays a guidance screen prompting the user to enter a password, and enters a password input process. A verification process for verifying the validity of the password and authenticating that the user is a valid user; and when the user is authenticated as a valid user, An input number limit setting process for prompting the user to input a guidance screen for changing the password, and when there is an incorrect input of the password, the number of erroneous input is limited to the number of input times of the password input. And an erroneous input frequency determination process for determining whether or not the number has been reached.

  Further, according to another method of the present invention, a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the password number of times limit is displayed, transaction selection processing for prompting the user to input, and guidance for prompting the user to input a password. A password input process for displaying a screen; an identity verification process for verifying the validity of the entered password; and authenticating that the user is a valid user; and authenticating the user as a valid user. When a password is entered, a guidance screen for changing the password entry limit is displayed, and an entry count limit setting process for prompting the user to input and a notification destination when the password is entered incorrectly are entered. A notification destination input process for prompting the user to input, and a registration process for registering the password input count limit and the notification destination respectively input by the user. And, when there is an erroneous input of the password, a notification process for contacting the notification destination, and after the notification process, a determination is made as to whether or not the number of erroneous inputs has reached the input limit of the password input And an erroneous input frequency determination process.

  The method of relaxing restrictions on the number of incorrect input times of the password further performs a time monitoring at the same time as the reply determination process for determining whether or not there is a reply from the contact and the reply determination process when the password is erroneously input. And a time monitoring process for stopping the use of the card when the reply is not received within a certain period of time.

  In addition, in order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the system for reducing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of the password according to the present invention displays a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the number of password input restrictions, and selects a transaction that prompts the user Means, a password input means for displaying a guidance screen for prompting the user to input a password, and verification of identity by confirming the validity of the input password and authenticating that the user is a valid user. Means, and when the user is authenticated as a valid user, a guidance screen for changing the password input frequency limit number is displayed, and the input frequency limit setting means for prompting the user to input, An erroneous input number determination means for determining whether or not the number of erroneous inputs has reached the input number limit of the password input when there is an erroneous input of a password. .

  Further, the system for reducing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password according to the present invention includes a transaction selection means for displaying a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the number of times of password entry, and prompting the user to input, A password input means for displaying a guidance screen for prompting the user to input a password, an identity confirmation means for confirming the validity of the entered password and authenticating that the user is a valid user, and the use When the user is authenticated as a legitimate user, a guidance screen for changing the password input frequency limit number is displayed, and an input number limit setting means for prompting the user to input, and erroneous input of the password is performed. Displays a guidance screen for inputting a notification destination when there is a notification destination, a notification destination input means for prompting the user to input, and the number of times the password is input by the user. A registration means for registering a limit number and the notification destination; a notification means for contacting the notification destination when there is an erroneous input of the password; and a number of the erroneous input when there is an erroneous input of the password. Includes an erroneous input frequency determination means for determining whether or not the password input frequency limit has been reached.

  The restriction relaxation system for the number of erroneous input of the password is further, when there is an erroneous input of the password, a reply determination means for determining whether there is a reply from the contact, and when there is an erroneous input of the password, Time monitoring is performed, and when there is no reply within a certain period of time, there is provided time monitoring means for stopping the use of the card.

The present invention has the following effects (1) to (3).
(1) Since the user can set an appropriate limit on the number of times the password can be entered, the system is easy to use for those who are easy to forget their password, such as elderly people.

  (2) When an incorrect password is entered, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use by password theft or guessing by contacting a registered notification destination in advance.

  (3) If an incorrect password is entered, the registered contact will be contacted in advance, and the card will be suspended if there is no contact from the contact for a certain period of time. The effect is further improved.

  The best mode for carrying out the invention will become apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are only for explanation and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

(Configuration of Example 1)
FIG. 2 is an external view showing an outline of an ATM having a system for relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In the first embodiment, the password is a four-digit password, and the password is stored in the IC card possessed by the user.

  The ATM 1 of the first embodiment is installed in a bank store, a convenience store, etc., and is used for transactions such as depositing cash, cash withdrawal, transfer, balance inquiry, bankbook entry, etc. by the user's own operation. is there. ATM1 is covered with the cabinet 2 made from the iron material which has fixed intensity | strength with respect to a heat | fever and an impact. On the front surface of the ATM 1, an operation surface 2a for the user to operate projects substantially horizontally in the direction of the user. In the back direction of the operation surface 2a, a charging surface 2b is installed continuously from the operation surface 2a. Further, the insertion surface 2c rises substantially perpendicularly to the insertion surface 2b.

  The operation surface 2a is provided with an input operation unit 3 that displays guidance for operation and performs input for various transactions. The input surface 2b is provided with a bill input / output port 4 and a coin input / output port 5 used in transactions dealing with cash such as a deposit / withdrawal transaction. A passbook insertion / extraction opening 6, a card insertion / extraction opening 7 and a speaker 8 are provided on the insertion surface 2c. In the first embodiment, the cash card (hereinafter referred to as “card”) is a contact type IC card, and the personal identification number of the user is stored.

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of the ATM of FIG. 2 in Embodiment 1 of the present invention.
The ATM 1 includes a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as “CPU”), a main storage device (hereinafter referred to as “MEM”), and a nonvolatile auxiliary storage device (hereinafter referred to as “HDD”) 21 such as a hard disk. have. The control unit 11 controls the entire ATM 1 by program control. The input operation unit 3 includes an LCD screen display unit 12 that displays an operation screen composed of characters, graphics, and the like, and a touch panel input unit 13 for information input provided on the display unit 12. The passbook entry unit 14 performs a passbook entry process. The card reader / writer unit 15 reads and writes the contents of the card. The banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 16 discriminates and counts the authenticity of banknotes and performs deposit / withdrawal processing. The coin deposit / withdrawal unit 17 discriminates and counts the authenticity of coins, and performs deposit / withdrawal processing. The proximity sensor 18 is a sensor that detects the approach of a person to the ATM 1. The communication control unit 19 has a function of controlling communication with a host computer, the Internet, and a mobile communication network. The voice guidance unit 20 outputs various guidance and communication to the user by voice to the speaker 8 or the telephone. The timer unit 22 manages date, time, and time.

  The control unit 11 includes a restriction relaxation system 30 (hereinafter simply referred to as “restriction relaxation system”) 30 for the number of erroneous input of a password. The restriction relaxation system 30 displays a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the number of times of input of a code number, transaction selection means 31 that prompts the user to input, and a guidance screen that prompts the user to input a password. A password input means (for example, a password number input means) 32 for displaying the password, a person confirmation means 33 for confirming the validity of the input password and authenticating that the user is a valid user, When the user is authenticated as a legitimate user, a guidance screen for changing the limit number of password input times is displayed, and the input number limit setting means 34 for prompting the user to input, and the password A guidance screen for inputting a notification destination when an incorrect number is input is displayed, and a notification destination input means 35 for prompting the user to input, and the number of times of input of the personal identification number input by the user as well as In the registration means 36 for registering the notification destination, and in the transaction such as cash deposit / withdrawal transaction, when there is an incorrect input of the password, the notification means 37 for contacting the notification address, and the incorrect input of the password When there is an error, the number of erroneous inputs is determined to determine whether or not the number of input times of the password has been reached. When there is an incorrect input of the reply determination means 39 for determining the password and the password, the timer unit 22 is used to monitor the time, and when the reply is not received within a certain period of time, the card is used. And a time monitoring means 40 for stopping.

(Overall operation of ATM of embodiment 1)
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a transaction selection screen displayed on the input operation unit 3 in FIG.

  First, the operation of the entire ATM 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. When the customer approaches the ATM 1, the proximity sensor 18 detects this and the input operation unit 3 is powered on. When the power is turned on, the transaction selection screen shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the transaction buttons 3a for deposit, withdrawal, transfer, balance inquiry, passbook entry, and change in the number of times for entering the PIN are displayed graphically on the input operation unit 3 to prompt the customer to select a transaction. . When the customer selects and presses one of these buttons, the corresponding transaction is started.

  For example, when a customer withdraws cash from his / her own account, the customer pushes a withdrawal button (hereinafter simply referred to as “drawing button”) 3a. When the withdrawal button 3a is pressed, a withdrawal transaction is started, and a message prompting insertion of a bankbook and a card is displayed on the operation screen. When the passbook is inserted into the passbook insertion / extraction port 6, the passbook entry unit 14 takes it in and prepares for entry. When a card is inserted into the card insertion / removal port 7, the card reader / writer unit 15 reads the stored content of the card and stores it in the MEM in the main controller 11. The card stores customer information such as a financial institution code, a customer account number, and a name.

  Next, the input operation unit 3 displays an operation screen for inputting the withdrawal amount desired by the customer. A withdrawal amount is input by the customer using this operation screen. Subsequently, an operation screen for inputting a password is displayed. When the password is input by the customer, the account number, amount, password, etc. are edited by the main control unit 11 and transmitted to the host computer via the communication control unit 19. When the host computer receives a message from ATM1, it reads the account information from the account file of the customer from the received account number, and checks whether the received PIN number matches the PIN number held by the host computer.

  If the passwords do not match, the host computer sends a message to that effect to ATM1. The ATM 1 displays a password input screen on the input operation unit 3 and prompts the customer to re-enter the password. If the passwords match, the host computer validates the transaction and subtracts the received amount from the balance of the account file to obtain a new balance. If there is passbook entry data for unbooked, it is sent to ATM1 along with the new balance. In ATM1, when this is received, the book data received from the host computer is printed on the pass book taken in by the pass book entry unit.

  At the same time, the banknote deposit / withdrawal unit 16 takes out banknotes from a storage (not shown) inside the ATM 1, counts them, and sets them in the banknote insertion / extraction port 4. Similarly, the coin deposit / withdrawal unit 17 takes out coins from the storage, counts them, and sets them in the coin insertion / extraction port 5. Next, a message prompting the user to take out the bankbook, cash card and cash is displayed on the input operation unit 3, and the customer can enter the bankbook insertion / extraction port 6, the card insertion / extraction port 7 and the bill insertion / extraction port 4, the coin insertion / extraction port Take out the bankbook, cash card and cash from 5.

(Method for Relaxing Restrictions on Number of Error Inputs for Password in Example 1)
As a process in the method for relaxing the restriction on the number of erroneous input of the PIN number according to the first embodiment, (A) the setting for limiting the number of erroneous input of the personal identification number, and (B) the transaction processing after the restriction on the number of erroneous input of the personal identification number is relaxed. This will be explained separately.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing processing for setting a limit on the number of erroneous input of a password in the ATM of FIG. 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the card insertion guidance screen of FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a password number input number limit setting screen in FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the processing end screen in FIG.

  In FIG. 4, a transaction selection screen is displayed on the input operation unit 3 (step S1). When the user presses the PIN number input number limit change button 3a, the PIN number input number limit change transaction is selected in the transaction selection process, and a card insertion guide screen is displayed (step S2). When a card is inserted into the card insertion / removal port 7, the card reader / writer unit 15 reads the stored contents of the card and stores the stored personal identification number and the like in the MEM in the main controller 11. In the password input process, a password input screen is displayed on the operation input unit 3 (step S3).

  When the personal identification number is input, the personal identification number is compared with the personal identification number read from the card in the identity verification process to check whether or not they match (step S4). If the code numbers do not match, the process returns to step 3 to prompt the user to re-enter the code number. If they match, the input number limit setting process displays the password number input number limit setting screen shown in FIG. The user is prompted to enter an input count limit (step S5). For example, “3” is displayed in the current input frequency limit 3c on the screen. The user uses the numeric keypad 3b to input a desired number in the desired change input count limit 3d field.

  When the change desired input frequency limit is input, the input code number input frequency limit is written in the card by the card reader / writer unit 15 in the registration process (step 6). At the same time, the process end screen of FIG. 7 is displayed on the input operation unit 3 and the card is returned from the card removal / return slot (step 7).

(B) Transaction Processing After Relaxing Restriction on Number of Input Numbers for PIN Number FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing transaction processing after relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input numbers for the PIN in the ATM in FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a card use stop screen when the number of times of input in FIG. 8 is exceeded.

  In FIG. 8, a transaction selection screen is displayed on the input operation unit 3 (step S1). When the user presses a transaction button 3a such as a drawer button, for example, a drawer transaction is selected, and a card insertion guide screen is displayed (step S2). When a card is inserted into the card insertion / removal port 7, the card reader / writer unit 15 reads the stored contents of the card and stores the stored personal identification number and the like in the MEM in the main controller 11. In the password input process, a password input screen is displayed on the operation input unit 3 (step S3).

  When the personal identification number is input, the personal identification number is compared with the personal identification number read from the card in the personal identification process to check whether or not they match (step S4). If the passwords match, a withdrawal transaction is executed (step S8). If they do not match, it is checked whether the number of PIN number mismatches matches the number of erroneous input times (step S9). When the number of password mismatches does not reach the limit for the number of erroneous inputs, the process returns to the password input screen display process in step S3. When the number of password mismatches matches the number of incorrect input limits, the card use stop screen due to exceeding the number of input times shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the input display unit 3, an unusable mark is written on the card, (Step S10).

(Effect of Example 1)
According to the first embodiment, the user can set an appropriate limit on the number of input of the personal identification number, so that the system is easy to use for a person who easily forgets a password such as an elderly person.

(Configuration of Example 2)
The ATM having the restriction relaxation system 30 in the second embodiment of the present invention has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment.

(Restriction Method for Limiting Number of False Inputs of Security Code in Example 2)
As a process in the method for relaxing the restriction on the number of wrong input times of the password in the second embodiment, (A) setting of restriction on the number of wrong times of inputting the password number and (B) transaction processing after relaxing the restriction on the number of wrong times of entering the password. Separately described.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a process for setting a limit on the number of erroneous input of a password in the ATM in FIG. 1 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification destination setting screen in FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification destination input (e-mail) screen in FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification destination input (phone number) screen in FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a notification destination confirmation screen example of FIG. In FIG. 10, steps common to the steps in FIG. 4 showing the process of setting the limit number of times of erroneous input of the password are given common reference numerals.

  In the processing for setting the limit on the number of erroneous input of the personal identification number shown in FIG. 10 of the present embodiment, the following step is added following step S5 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  In the notification destination input process, the notification destination setting screen is displayed, and the user is made to select a contact method of whether the notification destination is an e-mail or a mobile phone when an incorrect input is made (step S8). If the notification method is selected, an input screen of an e-mail or a mobile phone is displayed on the input operation unit 3 (step S9). If the e-mail or telephone number of the notification destination is input, a notification destination confirmation screen for confirmation is displayed on the input operation unit 3 (step S9). When the notification destination input is confirmed, the same step S6 as in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 4 is executed.

(B) Transaction Processing After Relaxing Restriction on Number of Input Numbers for PIN Numbers FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing transaction processing after relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times for PIN numbers in the ATM of FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the erroneous input notification mail screen of FIG. In FIG. 15, steps common to those in FIG. 8 are denoted by common reference numerals.

  In the transaction process after relaxation of the restriction on the number of erroneous input of the personal identification number shown in FIG. 15 of the present embodiment, following step S4 of the first embodiment shown in FIG.

  That is, the validity of the personal identification number is checked in step 4, and when the personal identification number does not match, in the notification process, a notification destination registered in advance is contacted by e-mail or telephone (step S11). ). For example, as shown in FIG. 16, this contact mail includes a time when the card is used, a place where the card is used, a card number, and an inquiry destination. When the notification process is completed, in the erroneous input number determination process, it is checked whether or not the erroneous input of the password has reached the erroneous input number limit (step S9). If the number of erroneous input times has not been reached, the password input screen display process of step S3 is executed. When it has been reached, the same step S10 as in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

(Effect of Example 2)
According to the second embodiment, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment, when a wrong password is entered, it is possible to prevent unauthorized use by password theft or guessing by contacting a registered notification destination in advance.

(Configuration of Example 3)
The ATM 1 having the restriction relaxation system 30 in the third embodiment of the present invention has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment.

(Restriction Method for Limiting the Number of False Inputs of Security Code in Example 3)
The limit setting method for the number of erroneous input of the password in the third embodiment is the same as that in the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, the transaction processing after relaxing the restriction on the number of erroneous input of the personal identification number according to the third embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a transaction process after relaxation of restrictions on the number of erroneous input of the password in the ATM of FIG. 1 according to the third embodiment. FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of the erroneous input notification screen of FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a card use stop screen due to timeout in FIG. In FIG. 17, steps common to those in FIG. 15 are denoted by common reference numerals.

  In the transaction process after relaxation of restrictions on the number of erroneous input of the password shown in FIG. 17 of the third embodiment, in place of the step S11 of the second embodiment shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, the user is notified of the wrong input of the personal identification number, and urges the contact person to reply with an intention to continue the transaction (step S11). Subsequently, in step 9, it is checked whether or not the wrong input of the password has reached the limit of the number of incorrect inputs. If not, in the reply determination process, it is determined whether or not there is a reply from the contact. Check (step S12). In the time monitoring process, if there is a reply within a certain period of time, the user who is currently dealing is assumed to be valid and returns to step 3 to display the password input screen again to prompt the user to input the password. If there is no reply within a certain time, a timeout is set (step S13), a card use stop screen shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the input display unit 3, and the card is used (step S10).

(Effect of Example 3)
According to the third embodiment, in addition to the effects of the second embodiment, there are the following effects.

  If an incorrect password is entered, the registered contact will be contacted in advance, and the card will be suspended if there is no contact from the contact for a certain period of time. improves.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various usage forms and modifications are possible. For example, the following forms (a) to (d) are used as the usage form and the modified examples.

  (A) In the embodiment, the password has been described as a password, which is a numeric string, but letters and symbols such as alphabets, symbols, katakana, and hiragana can be used as the password.

  (B) The automatic transaction apparatus is not limited to ATMs installed in financial institution stores, convenience stores, and the like. Any device that uses a password and is a device that performs transactions by operations by customers can be widely applied. For example, ticket vending machines installed at stations, airline ticket issuing machines installed at airports, self-service cash registers installed at supermarkets, administrative service terminals that issue resident's card, family register, seal registration certificate, etc. .

  (C) Although the embodiment has been described by providing the restriction relaxation system 30 in the automatic transaction apparatus, various other embodiments are conceivable. For example, the identity verification means 33, registration means 36, notification means 37, erroneous input count determination means 38, reply determination means 39, and time monitoring means 40 can be provided in the host computer.

  (D) In the embodiment, the storage location of the password is the IC card, but it may be in the customer database of the host computer, for example.

It is a functional block diagram of ATM of FIG. 2 in Example 1 of this invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is an external view which shows the outline of ATM which has a restriction relaxation system of the frequency | count of erroneous input of the password in Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of a transaction selection screen displayed on the input operation part 3 in FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing for setting a limit on the number of erroneous input of a personal identification number in the ATM of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a card insertion guidance screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a PIN code input frequency limit setting screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a process end screen of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the transaction processing after the restriction | limiting relaxation of the frequency | count of the erroneous input of the PIN code of Example 1 in ATM of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a card use stop screen by the input frequency excess of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process of the restriction | limiting setting of the frequency | count of incorrect input of the PIN code of Example 2 in ATM of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a notification destination setting screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a notification destination input (email) screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a notification destination input (telephone number) screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a notification destination confirmation screen of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the transaction processing after restriction | limiting relaxation of the frequency | count of an incorrect input of the PIN code of Example 2 in ATM of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an erroneous input notification mail screen of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the transaction process after the restriction | limiting relaxation of the frequency | count of an incorrect input of the PIN code of Example 3 in ATM of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of an incorrect input notification screen of FIG. It is a figure which shows the example of a card use stop screen by timeout of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ATM
3 Input operation section
30 Restriction Relaxation System 31 Transaction Selection Unit 32 PIN Number Input Unit 33 Identity Confirmation Unit 34 Input Number Limit Setting Unit 35 Notification Destination Input Unit 36 Registration Unit 37 Notification Unit 38 Error Input Number Determination Unit 39 Reply Determination Unit 40 Time Monitoring Unit

Claims (8)

A transaction selection process that prompts the user for input by displaying a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the password entry limit,
A password input process for displaying a guidance screen prompting the user to input a password;
Identity verification processing for confirming the validity of the entered password and authenticating that the user is a valid user;
When the user is authenticated as a valid user, a guidance screen for changing the password input frequency limit number is displayed, and an input frequency limit setting process for prompting the user to input,
When there is an erroneous input of the password, an erroneous input number determination process for determining whether the number of erroneous inputs has reached the input number limit of the password input;
A method of relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password, characterized by comprising: A transaction selection process that prompts the user for input by displaying a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the password entry limit,
A password input process for displaying a guidance screen prompting the user to input a password;
Identity verification processing for confirming the validity of the entered password and authenticating that the user is a valid user;
When the user is authenticated as a valid user, a guidance screen for changing the password input frequency limit number is displayed, and an input frequency limit setting process for prompting the user to input,
A notification screen for inputting a notification destination when there is an erroneous input of the password, and a notification destination input process for prompting the user to input;
A registration process for registering the password input frequency limit number and the notification destination respectively input by the user;
When there is an incorrect input of the password, notification processing to contact the notification destination,
After the notification process, an erroneous input number determination process for determining whether the number of erroneous inputs has reached the input number limit for the password input;
A method of relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password, characterized by comprising: The method of relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of the password according to claim 2 further includes:
When there is an erroneous input of the password, a reply determination process for determining whether or not there is a reply from the contact;
Simultaneously with the reply determination process, time monitoring is performed, and when there is no reply within a certain time, a time monitoring process for stopping the use of the card;
A method of relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password, characterized by comprising: A transaction selection means for displaying a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the password input frequency limit, and prompting the user to input,
Password input means for displaying a guidance screen prompting the user to input a password;
Identity verification means for confirming the validity of the entered password and authenticating that the user is a valid user;
When the user is authenticated as a legitimate user, a guidance screen for changing the password input frequency limit number is displayed, and an input frequency limit setting means for prompting the user to input,
When there is an erroneous input of the password, an erroneous input number determination means for determining whether the number of erroneous inputs has reached the input number limit of the password input;
A system for relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password, characterized by comprising: A transaction selection means for displaying a guidance screen for accepting a transaction for changing the password input frequency limit and prompting the user to input,
Password input means for displaying a guidance screen prompting the user to input a password;
Identity verification means for confirming the validity of the entered password and authenticating that the user is a valid user;
When the user is authenticated as a legitimate user, a guidance screen for changing the password input frequency limit number is displayed, and an input frequency limit setting means for prompting the user to input,
A notification screen for inputting a notification destination when there is an erroneous input of the password, and a notification destination input means for prompting the user to input;
A registration means for registering the password input frequency limit number and the notification destination respectively input by the user;
When there is an incorrect input of the password, notification means for contacting the notification destination,
When there is an erroneous input of the password, an erroneous input number determination means for determining whether the number of erroneous inputs has reached the input number limit of the password input;
A system for relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password, characterized by comprising: The system for relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of the password according to claim 5 further comprises:
When there is an erroneous input of the password, reply determination means for determining whether or not there is a reply from the contact;
When there is an incorrect input of the password, time monitoring is performed, and when there is no reply within a certain time, time monitoring means for stopping the use of the card;
A system for relaxing restrictions on the number of erroneous input times of a password, characterized by comprising:   An automatic transaction apparatus for performing a transaction by performing identity verification using the system for restricting the number of erroneous input of a password according to claim 4, 5 or 6.   An automatic transaction apparatus comprising the system for restricting the number of erroneous input times of a password according to claim 4, 5 or 6.

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