JP2013029956A - Service provision device, service provision system and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a service provision device, a service provision system and a program that enable provision of service to a user who is not registered in an authentication table.SOLUTION: A service provision device comprises: identification information acquisition means for acquiring identification information for a user; communication means for communicating with other devices; authentication result acquisition means for transmitting the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means and a request for authentication processing of the user to an external authentication device through the communication means, and acquiring a result of the authentication; service provision means for providing at least one type of service; payment receiving means for receiving payment of a fee from the user; and service control means for allowing the service provision means to provide the service when the authentication result acquisition means acquires a result of authentication success or when the authentication result acquisition means acquires a result of authentication failure and the payment receiving means receives the payment of the fee.

Description

  The present invention relates to a service providing apparatus, a service providing system, and a program.

  An apparatus that provides a user with various services such as a print function, a scan function, a copy function, and a fax function is known. When using such a service, the user is required to perform authentication based on the authentication table in order to confirm that he / she has usage authority.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, when a host computer receives a print processing request from a client computer, the user information is referred to based on the received data, and only a user registered in the authentication table is permitted to execute printing. Is described. In Patent Document 2, authentication and billing are requested from a terminal using a prepaid card, and the service is provided from the content server to the terminal only when the authentication processing and billing processing are successful in the card management server. The point to do is described.

  Furthermore, Patent Document 3 determines whether the printing is for public use or private use based on the authentication information and keywords included in the print data. The point to be charged is described.

JP 2001-175444 A JP 11-316729 A Japanese Patent No. 4617621

  An object of the present invention is to provide a service providing apparatus, a service providing system, and a program for providing a service to a user who is not registered in an authentication table.

  In order to achieve the above object, the service providing apparatus according to claim 1 includes an identification information acquisition unit that acquires user identification information, a communication unit that communicates with another device, and the communication unit. An authentication result acquisition means for transmitting the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means to an external authentication device, requesting the user's authentication processing, and acquiring the authentication result; and at least one type of service Service providing means for providing payment, payment accepting means for accepting payment of a fee from a user, and when the authentication result obtaining means obtains a result of authentication success, or when the authentication result obtaining means obtains a result of authentication failure Service control means for obtaining and permitting the service providing means to provide the service when the payment accepting means accepts payment of the fee. And features.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 2 is the service providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the payment accepting unit is configured to receive a charge from the user only when the authentication result acquiring unit acquires a result of the authentication failure. It is characterized by accepting payment.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 3 is the service providing apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising identification information input means for a user to input identification information, wherein the authentication result acquisition means includes The identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit or the identification information acquired by the identification information input unit is transmitted to the authentication device.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 4 is the service providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising password input means for a user to input a password, wherein the authentication result acquiring means includes: The identification information and the password obtained by the password input means are transmitted to the authentication device.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 5 is the service providing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the service includes a plurality of types, and the service providing means is authenticated by the authentication result acquiring means. When the result of the failure is acquired, the type of service to be provided is limited.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 6 is the service providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the authentication result acquiring unit is configured to allow the payment accepting unit to pay a fee before the authentication device completes the authentication process. When the request is accepted, a request for interrupting the authentication process is transmitted to the authentication device via the communication means.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information, and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means for each user registered in an authentication table. Authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by collating with, service providing means for providing at least one type of service, payment acceptance means for accepting payment of a fee from the user, and authentication by the authentication means succeeded Or a service control unit that grants the service providing unit permission to provide the service when the authentication by the authenticating unit fails and the payment receiving unit receives payment of a fee. Features.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 8 is the service providing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the payment accepting unit is configured to receive a charge from the user only when the authentication result acquiring unit acquires a result of the authentication failure. It is characterized by accepting payment.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 9 is the service providing apparatus according to claim 7 or 8, further comprising identification information input means for a user to input identification information, wherein the authentication means includes the identification information. A user is authenticated by collating the identification information acquired by the acquisition unit or the identification information acquired by the identification information input unit with the authentication information.

  A service providing apparatus according to claim 10 is the service providing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 9, further comprising a password input means for a user to input a password, wherein the authentication means includes the identification The information and the password obtained by the password input means are collated with the authentication information.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 11 is the service providing apparatus according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein the service includes a plurality of types, and the service providing means fails in authentication by the authenticating means. In this case, the type of service to be provided is limited.

  The service providing apparatus according to claim 12 is the service providing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the authentication unit receives the payment of the fee before the completion of the authentication process. The authentication process is interrupted.

  14. The service providing system according to claim 13, wherein the identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information, and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means for each user registered in an authentication table. Authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by collating with, service providing means for providing at least one type of service, payment acceptance means for accepting payment of a fee from the user, and authentication by the authentication means succeeded Or a service control unit that grants the service providing unit permission to provide the service when the authentication by the authenticating unit fails and the payment receiving unit receives payment of a fee. Features.

  The service providing system according to claim 14 is the service providing system according to claim 13, wherein the payment accepting unit only receives a charge from the user when the authentication result acquiring unit acquires the result of the authentication failure. It is characterized by accepting payment.

  The service providing system according to claim 15, in the service providing system according to claim 13 or 14, has identification information input means for a user to input identification information, and the authentication means includes the identification information A user is authenticated by collating the identification information acquired by the acquisition unit or the identification information acquired by the identification information input unit with the authentication information.

  16. The service providing system according to claim 16, wherein the service providing system according to any one of claims 13 to 15, further comprising password input means for a user to input a password, wherein the authentication means is the identification The information and the password obtained by the password input means are collated with the authentication information.

  The service providing system according to claim 17 is the service providing system according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the service includes a plurality of types, and the service providing unit fails in authentication by the authentication unit. In this case, the type of service to be provided is limited.

  The service providing system according to claim 18 is the service providing system according to claim 13, wherein the authentication unit receives the payment of the fee before the completion of the authentication process. The authentication process is interrupted.

  The service providing system according to claim 19, wherein the identification information acquiring means for acquiring user identification information, and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means for each user registered in an authentication table. First authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by collating with, second authentication means for authenticating the user according to time, service providing means for providing at least one type of service, And a service control unit that grants the service providing unit permission to provide the service when authentication by the first authentication unit or the second authentication unit is successful.

  The service providing system according to claim 20, wherein the identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information, and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means for each user registered in an authentication table. A first authenticating means for authenticating the user by collating with the password, a password input means for obtaining a password by a user input operation, and authenticating the user based on the password obtained in the password input means When authentication by the second authenticating unit, the service providing unit that provides at least one type of service, and the first authenticating unit or the second authenticating unit is successful, the service providing unit receives the service Service control means for granting permission for provision.

  The service providing system according to claim 21, wherein the identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information, and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means for each user registered in an authentication table. The first authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by collating with the communication means, communication means for communicating with other devices, and managing the entrance / exit of the user based on the identification information via the communication means An entrance / exit that sends the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means to an external entrance / exit management device, requests entry / exit information indicating entry / exit of the user, and acquires the entrance / exit information. Information acquisition means, second authentication means for authenticating a user based on the entrance / exit information acquired by the entrance / exit information acquisition means, and a service providing at least one type of service Providing means; and service control means for permitting the service providing means to provide the service when authentication by the first authenticating means or the second authenticating means is successful. .

  23. A program according to claim 22, comprising: a service providing device configured to acquire an identification information acquisition unit that acquires user identification information; a communication unit that communicates with another device; and an external authentication device via the communication unit. The authentication information acquisition means for transmitting the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means and requesting the user's authentication processing and acquiring the authentication result, and the service provision for providing at least one type of service Means, a payment acceptance means for accepting payment of a fee from a user, and when the authentication result acquisition means acquires a result of authentication success, or the authentication result acquisition means acquires a result of authentication failure, and the payment And a service control means for granting the service providing means permission to provide the service when the accepting means accepts payment of the fee. To function.

  The program according to claim 23 registers the service providing apparatus for each user in an authentication table, with the identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means. Authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by collating with the authentication information, service providing means for providing at least one type of service, payment accepting means for accepting payment of a fee from the user, and the authentication means Functions as service control means for giving permission to provide the service to the service providing means when authentication is successful or when authentication by the authentication means fails and the payment accepting means accepts payment of a fee It is characterized by making it.

  25. A program according to claim 24, wherein a service providing device is registered for each user in an authentication table with identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information, and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means. A first authentication unit that performs authentication processing of the user by collating with the authentication information, a second authentication unit that authenticates the user according to time, and a service providing at least one type of service And when the authentication by the first authentication means or the second authentication means succeeds, the service providing means is caused to function as a service control means for permitting the provision of the service.

  The program according to claim 25 registers the identification information acquired by the service providing apparatus for acquiring identification information of a user and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means for each user in an authentication table. A first authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by collating with the authentication information, a password input means for obtaining a password by a user input operation, and a user based on the password obtained by the password input means When the authentication by the second authentication means, the service providing means for providing at least one type of service, the first authentication means, or the second authentication means is successful, the service providing means It is made to function as a service control means for giving permission for the provision of the service.

  A program according to a twenty-sixth aspect is provided by registering a service providing apparatus for each user in an authentication table, with an identification information acquisition unit that acquires user identification information and the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit. Acquired by the identification information acquisition means to the first authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by collating with the authentication information obtained, and to an external management device for managing entry / exit of the user based on the identification information The identification information is transmitted, the entrance / exit information indicating the entrance / exit of the user is requested, the entrance / exit information acquisition means for acquiring the entrance / exit information, and the entrance / exit information acquisition means acquired by the entrance / exit information acquisition means. Based on the exit information, second authentication means for authenticating the user, service providing means for providing at least one type of service, the first authentication means, or the second When the authentication by the authentication unit is successful, characterized in that to function as a service control means for providing a permission of provision of the service to the service providing means.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the user registered in the authentication device can receive the service without paying the fee, while the user not registered in the authentication device pays the fee. Service can be provided subject to payment.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a user registered in the authentication apparatus from paying a fee by mistake.

  According to the invention of claim 3, even when the user does not have identification information storage means such as an IC card or a portable terminal device, the user can be provided with a service by inputting the identification information.

  According to invention of Claim 4, security can be improved by collation of a password.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the type of service to be provided can be varied according to the success or failure of user authentication.

  According to the invention of claim 6, the time required for authentication can be saved.

  According to the invention of claim 7, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive a service without paying a fee, while no authentication information is registered in the authentication table. The user can receive the service on condition that the fee is paid.

  According to the invention of claim 8, it is possible to prevent a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table from paying a fee by mistake.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, even when the user does not have identification information storage means such as an IC card or a portable terminal device, the user can receive a service by inputting the identification information. .

  According to invention of Claim 10, security can be improved by collation of a password.

  According to the invention of claim 11, the types of services that can be provided between a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table and a user whose authentication information is not registered in the authentication table. Can be different.

  According to the invention of claim 12, the time required for authentication can be saved.

  According to the invention of claim 13, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive a service without paying a fee, while no authentication information is registered in the authentication table. The user can receive the service on condition that the fee is paid.

  According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table from paying a fee by mistake.

  According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, even when the user does not have identification information storage means such as an IC card or a portable terminal device, the user can receive a service by inputting the identification information. .

  According to invention of Claim 16, security can be improved by collation of a password.

  According to the invention of claim 17, the types of services that can be provided between a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table and a user whose authentication information is not registered in the authentication table. Can be different.

  According to the invention of claim 18, the time required for authentication can be saved.

  According to the invention of claim 19, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive a service regardless of time, while a user whose authentication information is not registered in the authentication table. The person can receive the service depending on the time of day.

  According to the invention of claim 20, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive a service without requiring a password, while no authentication information is registered in the authentication table. The user can receive the service on condition that the password is entered.

  According to the invention of claim 21, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive a service without depending on the entrance / exit information possessed by the external management device, while the authentication table A user whose authentication information is not registered can receive service according to the entrance / exit information of the external entrance / exit management device.

  According to the invention of claim 22, a user registered in the authentication device can receive a service without paying a fee, while a user who is not registered in the authentication device pays a fee. Service can be provided subject to payment.

  According to the invention of claim 23, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive a service without paying a fee, while no authentication information is registered in the authentication table. The user can receive the service on condition that the fee is paid.

  According to the invention of claim 24, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive service regardless of the time, while a user whose authentication information is not registered in the authentication table. The person can receive the service depending on the time of day.

  According to the invention of claim 25, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive a service without requiring a password, while no authentication information is registered in the authentication table. The user can receive the service on condition that the password is entered.

  According to the invention of claim 26, the user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table can receive the service without depending on the entrance / exit information of the external entrance / exit management device, A user whose authentication information is not registered in the authentication table can receive a service according to the entrance / exit information of the external entrance / exit management device.

2 is a functional configuration diagram of the image forming apparatus. FIG. It is a functional block diagram regarding a service permission process. It is a flowchart of a service permission process. It is a flowchart of a service permission process. The example of a display of the input operation screen of an identification number is shown. 6 is a ladder chart showing communication between the image forming apparatus and the authentication apparatus. It is a flowchart of a service provision process. It is a flowchart of an accounting process. It is a function block diagram regarding the service permission process in other embodiment. It is a flowchart of the service permission process in other embodiment. It is a function block diagram regarding the service permission process in other embodiment. It is a flowchart of the service permission process in other embodiment. It is a function block diagram regarding the service permission process in other embodiment. It is a flowchart of the service permission process in other embodiment. FIG. 6 is a functional configuration diagram of an image forming apparatus according to another embodiment. It is a block diagram of the communication network in other embodiment. It is a function block diagram regarding the service permission process in other embodiment. It is a flowchart of the service permission process in other embodiment.

  In the service providing system shown in FIG. 1, an image forming apparatus 1 is a device that provides a user with services of a copy function, a print function, a scan function, and a fax function. In the present embodiment, the image forming apparatus 1 is exemplified as the service providing apparatus, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an ASP (Application Service Provider) server that provides a service via the Internet and the provision of the service It may be a service providing system including a terminal device for receiving information. The service to be provided is not limited to a plurality of types as described above, and may be one type.

  The image forming apparatus 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 2, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 20, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 21, a non-volatile memory (NVRAM: Non-volatile RAM) 22, and an operation unit 30. And a display unit 31 and a communication processing unit 4.

  The CPU 2 is an arithmetic processing circuit that performs overall control of the image forming apparatus 1, and performs processing related to user authentication, service provision processing including execution of a copy function, and the like. The ROM 20 stores a program for operating the CPU 2. The RAM 21 is a working memory for the CPU 2 to operate according to this program. The image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment is configured to function by software as described above, but may be configured by hardware including an application specific integrated circuit.

  The non-volatile memory 22 is, for example, a flash memory, and records parameters related to operation settings of the apparatus. The operation unit 30 is an operation unit that performs various operations for a user to receive a service, and includes a touch panel, a key, and the like. Specifically, the operation unit 30 is used as an execution instruction unit such as a copy function, an input unit for information such as identification information and a password, and a selection unit that selects the type of service to be provided. The display unit 31 is a liquid crystal panel, for example, and is used by being superimposed on the touch panel. The display unit 31 is used as a display unit for notifying the user of information and an input screen using a touch panel.

  The communication processing unit 4 is a communication unit that communicates with an external device. For example, the communication processing unit 4 is connected to a LAN (Local Area Network) 40 and includes a circuit that processes communication with another device. In the present embodiment, the communication processing unit 4 processes communication with the external authentication device 8. The authentication device 8 is an authentication server that authenticates a user using, for example, the Kerberos protocol.

  In addition, the image forming apparatus 1 includes a charging processing unit 5, an identification information acquisition unit 6, a hard disk drive (HDD: Hard Disk Drive) 70, an image processing unit 71, an image reading unit 72, a modem 72, and printing. And a processing unit 73.

  The billing processing unit 5 is a payment accepting unit that accepts payment of a fee from a user, and is configured by a device called a coin kit, for example. Specifically, the billing processing unit 5 includes a coin or bill insertion slot, a detection unit that detects the insertion, an addition unit that adds the amount of money inserted as a charge amount, and subtracts the amount of money when the service is provided. Subtracting means, and return means for returning the remaining amount of the charge.

  For example, the accounting processing unit 5 is connected to the main body of the image forming apparatus 1 via a serial interface such as RS-232C. However, the charging processing unit 5 is not limited to this, and may be configured integrally with the main body of the image forming apparatus 1 or may be configured by a charging server connected to the LAN 40. In this case, the accounting server receives the payment request by receiving the payment request transmitted from the image processing apparatus 1 via the communication processing unit 4. Note that the user may be charged by a prepaid method or a billing process.

  The identification information acquisition unit 6 is identification information acquisition means for acquiring identification information for specifying a user. For example, the identification information acquisition unit 6 obtains identification information from the user's IC card 60 by near field communication (NFC). IC card reader for reading. The identification information acquisition unit 6 is connected to the main body of the image forming apparatus 1 via a USB (Universal Serial Bus) interface or the like.

  For example, identification numbers shown in Table 1 may be used as the identification information. The identification number is a unique number assigned to each user. However, the identification information is not limited to such an identification number, and may be a character string including characters such as alphabets.

  When using the image forming apparatus 1, the user puts the IC card 60 on the identification information acquisition unit 6 and causes the apparatus 1 to recognize the identification number. But the identification information acquisition part 6 may be comprised with another apparatus, if it is an acquisition means which acquires identification information. That is, for example, a device that reads identification information from a user's magnetic card or a mobile terminal device such as a smartphone or a mobile phone may be employed.

  Furthermore, in addition to the function of acquiring identification information, an apparatus called an IC card casher that also has the function of the accounting processing unit 5 described above may be employed. In this case, the identification information acquisition unit 6 and the billing processing unit 5 are configured integrally, and the billing processing unit 5 uses the charge amount of the IC card 60 in place of the above-described coin insertion. , Accept payment.

  The hard disk drive 70 records image data and the like when providing a service. The image processing unit 71 performs image data expansion processing and compression processing when providing a service. The image reading unit 72 reads image data when executing a copy function or the like. The modem 74 is connected to a telephone line to perform fax communication when executing the fax function. The print processing unit 73 performs print processing for image data received via the LAN 40 when executing the print function.

  The above-described units 2, 20 to 22, 30, 31, 4, 6 to 70 to 74 are electrically connected to each other via a bus B.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, functions of the CPU 2 relating to service provision permission will be described. When the CPU 2 reads the program recorded in the ROM 20, the authentication result acquisition unit 10, the service control unit 11, and the service providing unit 12 are formed as functions.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the authentication result acquisition unit 10 inputs the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 6 and the user input from the operation unit 30 to the external authentication device 8 via the communication processing unit 4. Authentication result acquisition means for transmitting the password and requesting user authentication processing and acquiring the authentication result. The authentication result acquisition unit 10 may transmit the identification information input by the user using the operation unit 30 instead of the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 6.

  The authentication result acquisition unit 10 notifies the service control unit 11 of the authentication result acquired from the authentication device 8. The service control unit 11 is a control unit that gives the service providing unit 12 permission to provide a service. Specifically, the service control unit 11 gives a service provision permission in accordance with the result of the authentication and the presence / absence of payment notified from the billing processing unit 5.

  The service providing unit 12 functions as a service providing unit, and executes a print function unit 121 that executes a print function, a fax function unit 122 that executes a fax function, a copy function unit 123 that executes a copy function, and a scanner function. And a scanner function unit 124 for executing. The function units 121 to 124 control the above-described units 70 to 74 and the like according to the service selected by the user using the operation unit 30. At this time, the types of services that can be selected are limited when the authentication result obtained from the authentication result acquisition unit 10 is a failure. The service providing unit 12 provides a service when permitted by the service control unit 11.

  Next, the processing of the CPU 2 relating to this service permission will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 constitute one flow diagram by being connected to each other by numbers surrounded by circles in the drawing.

  First, the identification information acquisition unit 6 acquires the identification number of the user when the user strikes the IC card 60 (YES in step St1). The identification number can also be obtained by displaying a screen as shown in FIG. 5 on the display unit 31 and inputting by the user using the operation unit 30 (NO in step St1, YES in step St4). Therefore, the image forming apparatus 1 obtains an identification number by the operation unit 30 even when the user does not have the IC card 60. The image forming apparatus 1 may obtain identification information by providing a biometric authentication unit such as fingerprint authentication in place of the input unit of the identification number from the operation unit 30 or together with the input unit.

  When the identification number is acquired (YES in step St1, YES in step St4), the display unit 31 displays a message requesting input of a password (step St2). When the user inputs a password using the operation unit 30 (YES in step St3), the authentication result acquisition unit 10 sends the identification number, the password, and the authentication device 8 as described with reference to FIG. To request user authentication (step St5).

  The authentication device 8 has an authentication table having the contents shown in Table 2. In the authentication table, an identification number and a password are registered as authentication information for each user. The authentication device 8 compares the identification number and password received from the image forming device 1 with the authentication information in this authentication table. If both the identification number and the password match, the authentication device 8 determines that the authentication is successful. Notice. On the other hand, when the received identification number is not registered, or when the passwords do not match, the authentication device 8 notifies the image forming device 1 of the authentication failure.

  For example, the users “Ichiro Fuji” and “Noboru Tanaka” illustrated in Table 1 have the identification numbers registered in the authentication table, so the entered passwords match those registered in the authentication table. If the passwords do not match, they are not authenticated (ie, authentication failure). Further, the other users exemplified in Table 1 are not authenticated regardless of the entered password because their identification numbers are not registered in the authentication table.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the authentication using the identification number and the password is illustrated from the viewpoint of security, but the authentication may be performed using only the identification number. In this case, the users whose identification numbers are registered in the authentication table, such as “Fuji Ichiro” and “Noboru Tanaka” illustrated in Table 1, are authenticated without needing to input a password.

  In this way, the users registered in the authentication table are professors and associate professors when taking a university as an example. On the other hand, the users who are not registered in the authentication table are students.

  The authentication is completed by obtaining an authentication result from the authentication device 8 (YES in step St6). When the authentication is successful (YES in step St7), the service control unit 11 permits the service providing unit 12 to provide a service (step St8). As a result, the service providing unit 12 can execute the functions of the function units 121 to 124.

  When the user selects to continue using the service using the operation unit 30, the CPU 2 performs the process again from step St <b> 8 (NO in step 9). On the other hand, if the end of service use is selected, the process is performed. Is finished (YES in step 9).

  On the other hand, when the authentication fails (NO in step St7), the service providing unit 12 performs a process of limiting the types of services to be provided (step St10).

  The service providing unit 12 manages the availability of service provision for each of the functional units 121 to 124 by using a management table as shown in Table 3, for example. Here, the function described as “OK” in the table can be provided, while the function described as “NG” cannot be provided. However, even if the service providing unit 12 has a function that can be provided in the management table, it cannot be executed without obtaining permission from the service control unit 11.

  If the authentication fails (NO in step St7), the service control unit 11 disables provision of the fax function and the scan function as shown in Table 3. At this time, the user cannot select these functions. As a result, the image forming apparatus 1 changes the type of service provided to the user according to the success or failure of the authentication. The types of functions that cannot be provided are not limited to the above table.

  Next, the service control unit 11 confirms with the billing processing unit 5 whether or not the user has accepted payment of a fee (step St11). For example, when the billing processing unit 5 detects that a coin or bill corresponding to a fee has been inserted into the insertion slot, the billing processing unit 5 notifies the service control unit 11 that payment has been accepted. If the billing processing unit 5 is a billing server or an IC card casher, when the charge amount for the fee is confirmed, or when the user performs a payment operation for the fee from the operation unit 30, the payment is made. Is accepted.

  When the service control unit 11 receives payment (YES in step St11), the service control unit 11 gives the service providing unit 12 permission to provide the service (step St12). Thereby, the service providing unit 12 can execute the functions that can be provided in the management table of Table 3.

  If the user selects to continue using the service from the operation unit 30, the CPU 2 performs the process again from step St <b> 11 (NO in step 13). On the other hand, if the end of service use is selected, the process is performed. Is finished (YES in step 13). This is the same when there is no payment acceptance (NO in step St11).

  In addition, when the authentication result acquisition unit 10 receives payment of a fee (YES in Step St14) before the authentication device 8 completes the authentication process (NO in Step St6), as shown in FIG. A request for interrupting the authentication process is transmitted to the authentication device 8 (step St15). Upon receiving the request, the authentication device 8 interrupts the authentication process.

  And the service provision part 12 restrict | limits the kind of service similarly to step St10 as what failed authentication (step St16), and the process after step St12 mentioned above is performed. According to this, by paying a fee, the user can save time required for authentication and receive a service. However, the processing when authentication is interrupted is not limited to this. For example, the accounting processing unit 5 is notified of the suspension of authentication, and the authentication processing unit 5 that has received this notification determines the amount paid. You may make it return to a user.

  In the flow described above, the charging processing unit 5 may accept payment of a fee from the user only when the authentication result acquisition unit 10 acquires the result of the authentication failure. For example, the charging processing unit 5 may return the paid amount to the user when the fee is paid when the result of successful authentication is acquired. According to this, it is possible to obtain an effect of preventing a user registered in the authentication device 8 from paying a fee by mistake. However, even if the authentication result acquisition unit 10 acquires the result of the authentication success, the charging processing unit 5 may accept payment in preparation for private use by the user.

  Next, the process of the service providing unit 12 will be described with reference to FIG. The service providing unit 12 refers to the management table shown in Table 3 and displays a list of services that can be provided on the display unit 31 (step St21). Then, when the user selects a service using the operation unit 30 (YES in step St22), the service providing unit 12 determines whether the service control unit 11 is permitted (step St23). Note that the user cannot select a service that cannot be provided in Table 3.

  If there is permission (YES in step 23), the service providing unit 12 executes a function corresponding to the selected service (step St24). Then, when the user selects to continue using the service using the operation unit 30, the service providing unit 12 performs the process again from Step St <b> 22 (NO in Step 25), and on the other hand, selects the end of using the service. If so, the process ends (YES in step 25).

  Further, when there is no permission (NO in Step 23), the service providing unit 12 performs the process from Step St22 again.

  Next, processing of the billing processing unit 5 will be described with reference to FIG. When the billing processing unit 5 detects that a coin or a bill has been inserted into the insertion slot (YES in step St31), the billing processing unit 5 performs an amount addition process as the charge amount of the user (step St32).

  When the amount of charge exceeds the charge required for the service (YES in step St33), the charging processing unit 5 notifies the service control unit 11 that payment has been accepted (step St34). On the other hand, if the charge amount is less than the charge required for the service (NO in step St33), the processes in steps St31 and St32 are repeated.

  Next, when the billing processing unit 5 is notified that the service function has been executed from the service providing unit 12 (step St35), the billing processing unit 5 subtracts the service charge from the charge amount (step St36).

  Then, when the user selects to continue using the service using the operation unit 30, the billing processing unit 5 performs the process again from step St <b> 33 (NO in step 37), and on the other hand, selects the end of service use. If so (YES in step 37), the balance is returned to the user and the process is terminated (step 38). The same applies to the case where the function of the service has not been executed in time after receipt of payment (NO in step St35).

  As described above, according to the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, a user who is registered in the authentication apparatus receives a service without paying a fee, while a user who is not registered in the authentication apparatus. You can receive a service provided that you pay a fee. Therefore, as in the example of the university described above, if the user of the staff such as the professor is registered in the authentication table of the authentication device 8 and the user such as the student is not registered, the private service of the student You can charge for usage. Furthermore, compared to professors and other staff, students are frequently replaced by admission and graduation, so there is an effect that the labor of registration is saved.

  In this embodiment, the user is authenticated by the external authentication device 8, but instead, the image forming apparatus 1 may have an authentication table and perform authentication. FIG. 9 shows a functional configuration of the CPU 2 in this case. In addition, about the structure same as previous embodiment in the figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The difference between this embodiment and the previous embodiment is an authentication unit 13 and an authentication table 131. The authentication unit 13 collates the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 6 or the identification information input by the user using the operation unit 30 with the authentication information registered for each user in the authentication table 131. It is an authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user. For example, the authentication table 131 may be recorded in the NVRAM 22 or may be recorded in another nonvolatile recording unit.

  The authentication table 131 has the same contents as Table 2, and an identification number and a password are registered as authentication information for each user. The authentication unit 13 compares the identification number and the password input by the user using the operation unit 30 with the authentication information in the authentication table 131. If both the identification number and the password match, the authentication unit 13 Certify. On the other hand, when the identification number is not registered or the passwords do not match, the authentication unit 13 does not authenticate the user.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows a processing flow of the CPU 2 and will be described. In the figure, Steps St41 to St44 and St46 to St52 have the same contents as Steps St1 to St4 and St6 to St13 of FIG. 3 and FIG.

  After acquiring the identification number and password by the processing of steps St41 to St44, the authentication unit 13 collates the identification number and password with the authentication information registered in the authentication table 131 (step St45). As a result of the collation, if the authentication is successful (YES in step St46), service provision is permitted (steps St47 and St48).

  On the other hand, if the authentication fails (NO in step St46), the type of service is limited, and the provision of the service is permitted on condition that the fee is paid (steps St49 to St52). Also in the present embodiment, as in steps St6 and St14-16 shown in FIG. 4, when the authentication unit 13 accepts payment of the fee before the completion of the authentication process, the authentication process is interrupted. It may be.

  In the embodiments described so far, a service is provided to a user who is not registered in the authentication table on the condition that a fee is paid. However, the service provision condition is not limited to this. .

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, as in the previous embodiment, in addition to the first authentication unit 15 that performs authentication based on the authentication table 151, a time measuring unit 161 that measures time, and a current time from the time measuring unit 161 And the second authentication unit 16 that performs authentication according to the time may be configured in the CPU 2. In addition, about the structure same as previous embodiment in the figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The first authentication unit 15 performs authentication processing based on the identification information and the password, and notifies the service control unit 11 and the second authentication unit 16 of the authentication result. The second authentication unit 16 performs authentication when the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 fails. For example, the second authentication unit 16 authenticates the user when the current time is in a specific time zone, and does not authenticate the user otherwise. The time zone is recorded in a non-volatile recording unit such as NVRAM 22, for example.

  When the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 or the second authentication unit 16 is successful, the service control unit 11 gives the service providing unit 12 permission to provide the service.

  Next, FIG. 12 shows a processing flow of the CPU 2 and will be described. In the figure, Steps St61 to St64 have the same contents as Steps St1 to St4 in FIG.

  After acquiring the identification number and password by the processing of steps St61 to St64, the first authentication unit 15 checks the identification number and password against the authentication information registered in the authentication table 151 (step St65).

  When the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 is successful (YES in step St66), the service control unit 11 permits the provision of the service (step St67).

  Then, when the user selects to continue using the service using the operation unit 30, the CPU 2 performs the process from step St66 again (NO in step 68), and on the other hand, the end of using the service is selected. If so, the process ends (YES in step 68).

  On the other hand, when the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 fails (NO in step St66), the second authentication unit 16 determines whether or not the current time is in a specific time zone (step St69).

  When the current time is a specific time zone (YES in Step 69), the second authentication unit 16 notifies the service control unit 11 of the success of the authentication, whereby the service control unit 11 permits the provision of the service. (Step St70).

  Then, when the user selects to continue using the service from the operation unit 30 (NO in step 68), the CPU 2 performs the process from step St66 again (NO in step 68). If it is selected, the process is terminated (YES in step 68). The same applies to the case where the authentication by the second authentication unit 16 fails (NO in step St69).

  The image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment provides a service depending on the time to a user whose authentication information is not registered in the authentication table 151. Taking a university as an example, it is preferable that the image forming apparatus 1 provides a service free of charge only to a student or other user, for example, during a lecture.

  In this embodiment, the authentication means for authenticating the user according to the time is provided, but instead of this, a means for authenticating by password verification may be provided.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, the password entered by the user using the operation unit 30 in addition to the first authentication unit 15 that performs authentication based on the authentication table 151 as in the previous embodiment. The second authentication unit 17 that performs authentication based on the above may be configured in the CPU 2. In addition, about the structure same as previous embodiment in the figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The second authentication unit 17 performs an authentication process when the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 fails. The second authenticating unit 17 compares the password input by the user with, for example, a password recorded in a non-volatile recording unit such as the NVRAM 22 and authenticates the user if they match, while if they do not match, Do not authenticate users. Note that the password used for the authentication process of the second authentication unit 17 is different from the password used for the authentication process by the first authentication unit 15, so that it is referred to as a second password so as to be clearly distinguished. And

  When the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 or the second authentication unit 17 is successful, the service control unit 11 gives the service providing unit 12 permission to provide the service.

  Next, FIG. 14 shows a processing flow of the CPU 2 and will be described. In the figure, Steps St71 to St78 have the same contents as Steps St61 to St68 of FIG.

  Through the processing in steps St71 to St78, the first authentication unit 15 performs authentication based on the identification number and the password. If the authentication is successful (YES in step St76), the service control unit 11 permits the provision of the service. To do.

  On the other hand, when the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 fails (NO in step St76), the display unit 31 displays the content requesting the user to input the second password (step St79). When the user inputs the second password using the operation unit 30 (YES in step St80), the second authentication unit 17 collates the second password (step St81). Accordingly, when the authentication is successful (YES in step St82), the service control unit 11 permits the provision of the service (step St83).

  Thereafter, the CPU 2 performs the process of step St78. The same applies to the case where the second password is not input (NO in step St80) and the case where the authentication of the second authentication unit 17 fails (NO in step St82).

  The image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment provides a service to a user whose authentication information is not registered in the authentication table 151 on the condition that the second password is input. Taking a university as an example, a professor sets a second password in the image processing apparatus 1 in advance, and the image forming apparatus 1 provides services only to users such as students who have been taught the second password by the professor. Preferably provided.

  Further, the image forming apparatus 1 may be provided with means for managing the expiration date of the second password so that the second password becomes invalid after the expiration date. In other words, the authentication of the second authentication unit 17 succeeds when the second password is input before the expiration date, but may fail even if the second password is input after the expiration date. . Taking a university as an example, it is preferable that the expiration date of the second password is set as the lecture end time, and the image forming apparatus 1 provides a free service to the student only during the lecture.

  In the embodiment described so far, the image forming apparatus 1 includes the authentication unit 15. However, as in the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 1, the user can be authenticated by the external authentication apparatus 8. Good. Further, the external device applicable to the service providing system is not limited to the authentication device 8, and for example, another management device may be applied. FIG. 15 shows a configuration in the case of interlocking with the entrance / exit management device 9 that manages the entrance / exit of the user. In addition, about the structure same as previous embodiment in the figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the communication processing unit 4 is communicably connected to the entrance / exit management device 9 via the LAN 40. FIG. 16 shows a configuration of a communication network including the entrance / exit management device 9 taking a university as an example.

  In the lecture room, the image forming apparatus 1a and the gate device 90 according to the present embodiment are installed. On the other hand, another image forming apparatus 1b is installed in a common space such as a store or a restaurant. The gate device 90 has the same function as the identification information acquisition unit 6 described above, and acquires an identification number from an IC card of a user who enters the lecture room or a user who leaves the lecture room. Then, the gate device 90 transmits an identification number and entry / exit information indicating entry / exit to the entrance / exit management device 9 via the LAN 40.

  As shown in Table 4, the entrance / exit management device 9 manages entrance / exit information for each user identification number. In the table, “IN” indicates that the corresponding user has entered the lecture room, while “OUT” indicates that the corresponding user has left the lecture room. In contrast to the identification numbers exemplified in Table 1, it can be seen from Table 4 that “Sachiko Yamada” has entered the lecture room and “Naoto Takeshita” has left the room.

  For example, as illustrated in FIG. 17, the image forming apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes an entrance / exit management device 9 in addition to the first authentication unit 15 that performs authentication based on the authentication table 151 as in the previous embodiment. The CPU 2 is configured with a second authentication unit 18 that performs authentication based on the entrance / exit information acquired from, and an entrance / exit information acquisition unit 181 that acquires the entrance / exit information. In addition, about the structure same as previous embodiment in the figure, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  The entrance / exit information acquisition unit 181 transmits the identification number acquired by the identification information acquisition unit 6 or the identification number input by the user using the operation unit 30 to the entrance / exit management device 9 via the communication processing unit 4. And a means for requesting entry / exit information of the user and acquiring the entry / exit information. The entrance / exit management device 8 transmits entrance / exit information corresponding to the received identification number to the image forming device 1.

  The second authentication unit 18 authenticates the user when the entry / exit information of the corresponding user indicates the entry state (“IN”), and authenticates the user when the entry information indicates the exit state (“OUT”). do not do. When the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 or the second authentication unit 18 is successful, the service control unit 11 gives the service providing unit 12 permission to provide the service.

  Next, FIG. 18 shows a processing flow of the CPU 2 and will be described. In the figure, steps St91 to St98 have the same contents as steps St61 to St68 of FIG.

  Through the processing in steps St91 to St98, the first authentication unit 15 performs authentication based on the identification number and the password. If the authentication is successful (YES in step St96), the service control unit 11 permits the provision of the service. To do.

  On the other hand, when the authentication by the first authentication unit 15 fails (NO in Step St96), the entrance / exit information acquisition unit 181 acquires the entrance / exit information of the user corresponding to the identification number from the entrance / exit management device 9 ( Step St99). The second authentication unit 18 authenticates the user when the entrance / exit information indicates the entrance state (“IN”) (YES in step St100). Thereby, the service control unit 11 permits provision of the service (step St101).

  Thereafter, the CPU 2 performs the process of step St98. The same applies to the case where the entrance / exit information indicates the exit state (“NO”), that is, the case where the authentication of the second authentication unit 18 fails (NO in step St100).

  According to the image forming apparatus 1 of the present embodiment, a user whose authentication information is registered in the authentication table 151 receives a service provided without depending on the entrance / exit information included in the external entrance / exit management apparatus 9. On the other hand, a user whose authentication information is not registered in the authentication table 151 can receive a service according to the entrance / exit information of the external entrance / exit management device 9.

  In the case of the example in Table 4, “Yokoko Yamada” who has entered the lecture room can use the image forming apparatus 1a of FIG. 16, whereas “Naoto Takeshita” who has left the lecture room has The image forming apparatus 1b cannot be used. In the present embodiment, the user may be authenticated by the external authentication device 8 instead of the first authentication unit 15.

  The same effect as the embodiment described so far is that a recording medium in which a program for realizing each function described above is recorded is supplied to the service providing apparatus, and a computer in the apparatus executes the above program. Can also be obtained. The recording medium may be any one of CD-ROM, DVD, SD card, etc., as long as it can be read by a computer.

  Although the contents of the present invention have been specifically described above with reference to the preferred embodiments, it is obvious that those skilled in the art can take various modifications based on the basic technical idea and teachings of the present invention. It is.

1 Image forming apparatus 2 CPU
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 4 Communication processing part 5 Charge processing part 6 Identification information acquisition part 8 Authentication apparatus 9 Entrance / exit management apparatus 10 Authentication result acquisition part 11 Service control part 12 Service provision part 13 Authentication part 131 Authentication table 15 1st authentication part 151 Authentication table 16, 17, 18 Second authentication unit 181 Entrance / exit information acquisition unit

Claims (26)

Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
Communication means for communicating with other devices;
An authentication result acquisition means for transmitting the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means to the external authentication device via the communication means, requesting the user's authentication processing, and acquiring the authentication result; ,
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
Payment accepting means for accepting payment from the user;
The service providing means when the authentication result obtaining means obtains the result of the authentication success, or when the authentication result obtaining means obtains the result of the authentication failure and the payment accepting means accepts the payment of the fee. And a service control unit for granting permission to provide the service.   The service providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the payment accepting unit accepts payment of a charge from a user only when the authentication result obtaining unit obtains a result of the authentication failure. Having identification information input means for the user to input identification information;
3. The authentication result acquisition unit transmits the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit or the identification information acquired by the identification information input unit to the authentication device. The service providing device according to 1. Having a password input means for the user to enter the password,
4. The service providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the authentication result acquisition unit transmits the identification information and the password obtained by the password input unit to the authentication apparatus. The service includes a plurality of types,
5. The service providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the service providing unit limits a type of service to be provided when the authentication result acquisition unit acquires a result of the authentication failure.   The authentication result acquisition means interrupts the authentication process to the authentication apparatus via the communication means when the payment acceptance means accepts payment of a fee before the authentication apparatus completes the authentication process. The service providing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a request to transmit is transmitted. Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
Authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
Payment accepting means for accepting payment from the user;
A service that gives the service providing means permission to provide the service when the authentication by the authenticating means succeeds or when the authentication by the authenticating means fails and the payment accepting means accepts payment of a fee. And a service providing device.   The service providing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the payment accepting unit accepts payment of a fee from a user only when the authentication result obtaining unit obtains a result of the authentication failure. Having identification information input means for the user to input identification information;
The authentication means authenticates a user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means or the identification information obtained by the identification information input means with the authentication information. The service providing apparatus according to claim 7 or 8. Having a password input means for the user to enter the password,
10. The service providing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the authentication unit collates the identification information and a password obtained by the password input unit with the authentication information. The service includes a plurality of types,
The service providing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the service providing unit limits a type of service to be provided when authentication by the authentication unit fails.   8. The service providing apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the authentication unit interrupts the authentication process when the payment reception unit receives payment of a fee before the authentication process is completed. Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
Authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
Payment accepting means for accepting payment from the user;
A service that gives the service providing means permission to provide the service when the authentication by the authenticating means succeeds or when the authentication by the authenticating means fails and the payment accepting means accepts payment of a fee. And a service providing system.   The service providing system according to claim 13, wherein the payment accepting unit accepts payment of a fee from a user only when the authentication result obtaining unit obtains a result of the authentication failure. Having identification information input means for the user to input identification information;
The authentication means authenticates a user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means or the identification information obtained by the identification information input means with the authentication information. The service providing system according to claim 13 or 14. Having a password input means for the user to enter the password,
16. The service providing system according to claim 13, wherein the authentication unit collates the identification information and the password obtained by the password input unit with the authentication information. The service includes a plurality of types,
The service providing system according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein the service providing unit limits a type of service to be provided when authentication by the authentication unit fails.   The service providing system according to claim 13, wherein the authentication unit interrupts the authentication process when the payment receiving unit receives payment of a fee before the authentication process is completed. Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
First authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
A second authentication means for authenticating the user according to time;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
A service providing system comprising: a service control unit that grants the service providing unit permission to provide the service when authentication by the first authenticating unit or the second authenticating unit is successful. Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
First authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
A password input means for obtaining a password by a user input operation;
Second authentication means for authenticating a user based on the password obtained in the password input means;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
A service providing system comprising: a service control unit that grants the service providing unit permission to provide the service when authentication by the first authenticating unit or the second authenticating unit is successful. Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
First authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
Communication means for communicating with other devices;
Via the communication means, the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means is transmitted to an external entrance / exit management device that manages the entrance / exit of the user based on the identification information, and the user enters, or Entry / exit information acquisition means for requesting entrance / exit information indicating exit and acquiring the entrance / exit information;
Second authentication means for authenticating a user based on the entrance / exit information acquired by the entrance / exit information acquisition means;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
A service providing system comprising: a service control unit that grants the service providing unit permission to provide the service when authentication by the first authenticating unit or the second authenticating unit is successful. Service providing device
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
Communication means for communicating with other devices;
An authentication result acquisition means for transmitting the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means to the external authentication device via the communication means, requesting the user's authentication processing, and acquiring the authentication result; ,
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
Payment accepting means for accepting payment from the user;
The service providing means when the authentication result obtaining means obtains the result of the authentication success, or when the authentication result obtaining means obtains the result of the authentication failure and the payment accepting means accepts the payment of the fee. And a service control means for granting permission to provide the service. Service providing device
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
Authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
Payment accepting means for accepting payment from the user;
A service that gives the service providing means permission to provide the service when the authentication by the authenticating means succeeds or when the authentication by the authenticating means fails and the payment accepting means accepts payment of a fee. A program characterized by functioning as a control means. Service providing device
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
First authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
A second authentication means for authenticating the user according to time;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
A program that causes the service providing unit to function as a service control unit that grants permission to provide the service when authentication by the first authenticating unit or the second authenticating unit is successful. Service providing device
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
First authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
A password input means for obtaining a password by a user input operation;
Second authentication means for authenticating a user based on the password obtained in the password input means;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
A program that causes the service providing unit to function as a service control unit that grants permission to provide the service when authentication by the first authenticating unit or the second authenticating unit is successful. Service providing device
Identification information acquisition means for acquiring user identification information;
First authentication means for performing authentication processing of the user by comparing the identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition means with authentication information registered for each user in an authentication table;
The identification information acquired by the identification information acquisition unit is transmitted to an external management device that manages the user's entry / exit based on the identification information, and the entry / exit information indicating the entry / exit of the user is requested. And entrance / exit information acquisition means for acquiring the entrance / exit information,
Second authentication means for authenticating a user based on the entrance / exit information acquired by the entrance / exit information acquisition means;
Service providing means for providing at least one type of service;
A program that causes the service providing unit to function as a service control unit that grants permission to provide the service when authentication by the first authenticating unit or the second authenticating unit is successful.

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