JP2015065592A - Composite device having user authentication function, method and program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make unnecessary a new device dedicated for authentication and a card etc. dedicated therefor, when performing user authentication of a composite machine.SOLUTION: A composite device having a user authentication function includes: GPS history acquisition means for acquiring, when communicating with a mobile terminal, GPS (Global Positioning System) history information retained in the mobile terminal; GPS history storage means for storing the GPS history information; GPS history inspection means for collating the GPS history information with the past GPS history information and for outputting a signal indicative of authentication, if the collation result satisfies a predetermined criterion; input/output processing means for executing the input/output processing of image data; and main control means for authenticating the use of the input/output processing means on the basis of the signal output indicative of the authentication, from the GPS history inspection means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a composite apparatus with a user authentication function, a method, and a program.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-151561 describes a multifunction device that prevents unauthorized use. In order to prevent unauthorized use, the multifunction device determines whether or not it is a time zone that restricts execution of image processing based on the acquired date and time information. Limit image processing functions.

  Patent Document 2 describes a network-compatible digital multi-function device that is a multi-function device that uses GPS (Global Positioning System) information and is capable of receiving electronic mail. The multifunction machine includes an electronic map database that can be searched by GPS information. Further, when the multifunction device determines that the received e-mail has an execution request for an electronic map database searchable by GPS information, the multi-function device checks whether the e-mail contains GPS information. When it is determined that exists, the electronic map database is searched based on the GPS information, and the map data is printed.

  Patent Document 3 describes a multifunction device that acquires past position information of a mobile phone and acquires map data in a necessary range in order to plot those positions.

Japanese Patent No. 4700718 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-332102 JP 2009-198409 A

  When the technology described in the above-mentioned patent document is used, there is a problem that a new authentication-dedicated device, an authentication-dedicated card, and the like are required when performing user authentication of a multifunction peripheral.

  In general, in MFPs, when authenticating users and performing operation restrictions for each user or performing individual operations for each user, a dedicated authentication device is connected, and authentication using fingerprint authentication, card authentication, or contactless IC card is performed. The authentication operation is performed. However, there is a problem from the viewpoint of cost reduction to newly install a device dedicated for authentication. Further, there may be a problem that the installation location is limited due to the limitation of the installation area. Furthermore, in the case of a system using card authentication or a non-contact IC card, there is a problem that a special function is required on the card side.

  The multi-function device described in Patent Document 1 only has a restriction on the use time zone, and the use permission of the multi-function device is not determined by personal authentication.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a technique for printing GPS information with a multifunction device, and does not mention that GPS information is used for authentication of the use of the multifunction device.

  The multifunction device described in Patent Document 3 acquires the location information of the mobile phone, but does not use the location information for personal authentication of the multifunction device.

  The object of the present invention is to use a GPS history information in a user-owned mobile phone or smartphone without newly requiring a dedicated authentication device or a dedicated authentication card when performing user authentication of a multifunction device. An object of the present invention is to provide a composite apparatus and method for easily performing user authentication.

  The composite apparatus with a user authentication function of the present invention includes a GPS history acquisition unit that acquires GPS (Global Positioning System) history information held in the portable terminal during communication with the portable terminal, and a GPS that stores the GPS history information. A history storage means, a GPS history verification means for collating the GPS history information with the past GPS history information, and outputting a signal indicating authentication if the result of the matching satisfies a predetermined standard; and image data Input / output processing means for executing the input / output processing and main control means for authenticating the use of the input / output processing means based on the output of the signal indicating the authentication of the GPS history verification means.

  The method of the present invention obtains GPS history information held in the portable terminal during communication with the portable terminal, stores the GPS history information, and compares the GPS history information with the past GPS history information. If the result of the verification satisfies a predetermined standard, a signal indicating authentication is output. Based on the output of the signal indicating authentication, the use of image data input / output processing is authenticated.

  The computer program according to the present invention includes a process of acquiring GPS history information held in the mobile terminal, a process of storing the GPS history information, the GPS history information, and the past GPS history during communication with the mobile terminal. Use of processing for performing verification with information and outputting a signal indicating authentication if the result of the verification satisfies a predetermined standard, and processing for input / output of image data based on output of the signal indicating authentication And causing the computer to execute the process of authenticating.

  According to the present invention, when user authentication of a multi-function peripheral is performed, a new authentication-dedicated device or authentication-dedicated card is not required, and the user can easily use GPS history information in a mobile terminal owned by the user. It is possible to perform user authentication of multifunction devices.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a complex system with a user authentication function according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of components of the mobile terminal. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation for user registration. FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of authentication history information registered in the GPS history storage unit. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation at the time of user authentication when a user uses a composite apparatus with a user authentication function using a mobile terminal. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a complex system with a user authentication function according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the operation unit and the display unit of the composite apparatus with a user authentication function. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the complex system with a user authentication function according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a composite apparatus with a user authentication function according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a complex system 300 with a user authentication function according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, a composite system 300 with a user authentication function includes a composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function and a mobile terminal 200.

  The mobile terminal 200 is connected to the composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function based on the operation of the composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function.

  The composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function includes a mobile terminal connection unit 101, a GPS history reading unit 102, a GPS history storage unit 103, a GPS history verification unit 106, a scanner unit 107, a LAN communication unit 108, a facsimile communication unit 109, and a printer unit 110. The main control unit 111, the operation unit 112, and the display unit 113.

  Note that the composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function includes a facsimile communication function and a printer apparatus function. It is desirable that the portable terminal 200 can be set to store a GPS history (date and time information).

  The mobile terminal connection unit 101 connects to a mobile terminal 200 (a mobile phone or a smartphone) having a GPS function. The mobile terminal connection unit 101 is connected to the mobile terminal 200 via short-range wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), infrared communication, wireless LAN communication, etc.) or a connection cable.

  The GPS history reading unit 102 reads the GPS history information and the mobile individual identification number in the memory unit of the mobile terminal 200 via the mobile terminal connection unit 101 during authentication in the connection operation with the mobile terminal 200. Details of the GPS history information and the mobile individual identification number will be described later.

  The GPS history storage unit 103 stores the read GPS history information and the mobile individual identification number as authentication history information. In addition, the GPS history storage unit 103 stores GPS history information when the user authentication has been performed in the past as a key for authenticating the user. Further, based on the GPS history information at the time of authentication in the past, a new user If there is GPS history information added as a result of movement, the information is also added and stored as authentication history information, thereby updating the authentication history information.

  The GPS history verification unit 106 collates the GPS history information read at the time of authentication with the GPS history information captured in the past as a key for authentication. Further, the GPS history verification unit 106 registers in the GPS history storage unit 103 whether or not the user who intends to operate the composite apparatus 100 with the user authentication function is an operable user, and authenticates whether or not the user is an operable user. The GPS history verification unit 106 outputs a signal indicating authentication if the result of the above-described two verifications satisfies a predetermined standard.

  The scanner unit 107 reads a document (image) at the time of facsimile communication, copying, or reading for data transfer.

  A LAN (Local Area Network) communication unit 108 has LAN communication and interface functions for connecting to and communicating with a network.

  The facsimile communication unit 109 includes a communication circuit and a facsimile encoding / decoding circuit for performing known facsimile communication via a network or a public line (not shown).

  The printer unit 110 includes a circuit that realizes a print function, a copy function, and a recording output function when receiving a facsimile from an external device connected to a network, and a mechanism system for paper feeding and printing.

  The main control unit 111 controls the entire multifunction apparatus 100 with a user authentication function, in addition to executing operation restriction and operation permission of each function based on user authentication based on a signal indicating authentication.

  The operation unit 112 performs operation activation of the multifunction apparatus 100 with a user authentication function, facsimile communication, copy, and printer function switching operation.

  The display unit 113 displays map data, device status, and the like. The display unit 113 may be a display with a touch panel.

  The configurations of the scanner unit 107, the LAN communication unit 108, the facsimile communication unit 109, and the printer unit 110 are basic functions of the multifunction apparatus 100 with a user authentication function, and are subject to operation restrictions due to user authentication.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, user authentication of the multifunction device 100 with a user authentication function (multifunction device) is performed using the GPS information of the mobile terminal, but the complex set in an arbitrary place (for example, a convenience store). In the machine, when the map data of the suburbs based on the GPS information is output to the paper by the printer unit 110, authentication may be performed using the GPS information of the portable terminal at the same time.

  Here, the portable terminal connection unit 101, the GPS history reading unit 102, the GPS history verification unit 106, the LAN communication unit 108, the facsimile communication unit 109, the main control unit 111, and the operation unit 112 are hardware such as a logic circuit. Composed. The GPS history reading unit 102 and the GPS history verification unit 106 may be part of the function of the main control unit 111. The GPS history storage unit 103 is a storage device such as a disk device or a semiconductor memory.

  The mobile terminal connection unit 101, the GPS history reading unit 102, the GPS history verification unit 106, the LAN communication unit 108, the facsimile communication unit 109, the main control unit 111, and the operation unit 112 are a composite device 100 with a user authentication function, which is a computer. These processors may be implemented so as to function by executing a program on a memory (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram of components of the mobile terminal 200. The mobile terminal 200 includes a GPS antenna unit 201, a clock unit 202, a memory unit 203, a connection unit 204, and a mobile terminal control unit 205.

  The GPS receiving unit 201 includes a GPS antenna and a receiving circuit, and receives position information of the mobile terminal 200. The received position information is output to the mobile terminal control unit 205 and the position is recognized.

  The clock unit 202 measures the date and time when the GPS receiving unit 201 acquires the position information of the mobile terminal 200.

  The memory unit 203 holds GPS history information in which date and time are associated with position information of the mobile terminal 200. The date information may include a year. Further, the memory unit 203 may hold a mobile individual identification number.

  The connection unit 204 is connected to the composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function by short-range wireless communication (for example, Bluetooth (registered trademark), infrared communication, wireless LAN communication, etc.) or a connection cable.

  The mobile terminal control unit 205 controls the operation of the entire mobile terminal 200 and also controls the operation of the original functions such as communication of a mobile phone or a smartphone.

  The portable terminal control unit 205 controls to register the date, time, and position information measured by the clock unit 202 in the memory unit 203 as GPS history information when the user goes out. Note that the interval of the GPS history information registration operation can be arbitrarily set.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation for user registration. With reference to FIG. 3, the operation of the composite system 300 with a user authentication function at the time of user registration will be described.

  First, the mobile terminal 200 in which the GPS history information is recorded connects to the composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function via the mobile terminal connection unit 101 based on an operation by the user (S101). Prior to connection, the operation unit 112 sets an input mode for user information registration.

  The connection method at this time is short-range wireless communication such as Bluetooth, infrared rays, or wireless LAN (Local Area Network), or cable connection, and uses the functions installed in the mobile terminal 200 or the composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function. . Note that the portable terminal control unit 205 notifies the GPS history reading unit 102 of the address of the memory unit 203 at the time of connection.

  When connected, the GPS history reading unit 102 reads the mobile individual identification number and GPS history information of the mobile terminal 200 from the memory unit 203 of the mobile terminal 200 (S102, S103).

Next, the GPS history reading unit 102 registers user information related to the mobile terminal 200 in the GPS history storage unit 103 based on the operation of the operation unit 112 by the user (S104).
The GPS history reading unit 102 associates the mobile individual identification number and the GPS history information with the user information to be used, and stores and manages the associated information (authentication history information) in the GPS history storage unit 103. Further, when registering the authentication history information for each user in the GPS history storage unit 103, the GPS history reading unit 102 also registers a permission operation that can be used by the user (S105).

  The main control unit 111 registers in the GPS history storage unit 103 in advance the types of permitted operations that can be performed by the multifunction apparatus 100 with the user authentication function.

  FIG. 4 is a table showing an example of authentication history information registered in the GPS history storage unit 103. As shown in the table, as the authentication history information, for each user information, a mobile phone individual identification number, GPS history information, and a permission operation (in this embodiment, types of FAX, copy, print, and scanner that can be used) Is registered).

  As the user information, for example, an arbitrary name or identifier such as “A” or “B” in the table is registered. The mobile individual identification number is an arbitrary number corresponding to the mobile terminal 200.

  For example, in the case of the user “A”, the GPS history information includes “1/1” (past date) indicating past data of the GPS history (past GPS history information), and “1 /” indicating the latest data. 2 ”(latest date). Each GPS history information has position information acquisition time and position information indicating a place (latitude, longitude) in the mobile terminal 200. In FIG. 4, the position information is simply expressed by alphabets such as a, b, and c.

  The permission operation registers the types of FAX, copy, print, and scanner that can be used by each user.

  For example, at the time of registration, as reference information (predetermined reference) of each data predetermined for each user, a center point (latitude, longitude) serving as a reference of past GPS history information, a specific radius from the center point May be stored in the GPS history storage unit 103, and the frequency of appearance in the above-described region within a specific time in the past. For example, the radius can be set arbitrarily, such as an area of 100 m, and the frequency can be set to 3 out of 5 measurements every 30 minutes. This setting may be performed in advance by a setting operation by the user based on the control of the main control unit 111.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an operation at the time of user authentication when the user uses the composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function using a mobile terminal. The operation at the time of user authentication will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, when starting the user authentication, the mobile terminal connection unit 101 connects to the mobile terminal 200 (a mobile phone or a smartphone) used for authentication (S201).

  Next, the GPS history reading unit 102 reads the mobile individual identification number and the GPS history from the mobile terminal 200 (S202). Next, the GPS history verification unit 106 searches the past mobile individual identification number and the past GPS history information from the authentication history information (FIG. 4) in the GPS history storage unit 103 (S203).

  Whether the GPS history verification unit 106 satisfies a predetermined standard based on the mobile individual identification number and GPS history information read in step S202 and the past mobile individual identification number and GPS history information searched in step S203. That is, (1) verification of whether the mobile individual terminal numbers match, and (2) the GPS history information of the user read when the mobile terminal 200 (mobile phone or smartphone) is connected is past GPS history Whether the information is present or not is verified, and if they match, the authentication is OK (Y in S204). In this case, the predetermined reference is to match the mobile individual identification number and to exist (match) in the past GPS history information. The GPS history verification unit 106 outputs a signal (including an instruction and a command) indicating the verification result to the main control unit 1.

  Then, the main control unit 111 confirms the user's permission operation (permission of FAX, copy, print, or scanner) from the authentication history information shown in FIG. 4 based on the signal indicating authentication (S208). A permission operation is performed (S209). The signal indicating the authentication may include operation permission information, or the main control unit 111 may read the permission operation from the GPS history storage unit 103 in step S208.

  The verification of (2) in step (S204) is, for example, three items, which are the reference information (predetermined reference) described with reference to FIG. 4, center point (longitude, latitude), registration target area, and appearance frequency. May be satisfied, that is, the value of the GPS information to be authenticated is compared with the reference information to determine whether or not they match. Furthermore, if the GPS history information can be collated, an authentication method based on any other predetermined criterion may be selected.

  The main control unit 111 ends the permission operation as soon as the processing of the permission operation is completed (S210), and returns to the initial state.

  If the user is not an authorized user (N in S204), the display unit 113 displays an error by the control of the main control unit 111, returns to the initial screen, and enters a standby state.

  When the authorized user has completed authentication (Y in S204), if there is GPS history information that is newer than the GPS history information used during authentication (Y in S205), the GPS history reading unit 102 uses the new GPS history information. Is additionally registered in the GPS history storage unit 103 (S206). Specifically, the GPS history reading unit 102 additionally registers the GPS history information in the authentication history information.

  The GPS history reading unit 102 deletes past unnecessary GPS history information (S207) and stores only necessary GPS history information.

  In the above example, the mobile individual identification number is also used for authentication, but it is used at the time of initial authentication or individual response at the time of failure, etc., and it is normally authenticated only with past GPS history information Also good.

  Further, at the time of user registration and at the time of authentication of the mobile terminal 200, the GPS history reading unit 102 of the MFP 100 with the user authentication function, instead of reading the mobile individual identification number and the GPS history information from the memory unit 203 of the mobile terminal 200, You may acquire as follows. That is, the GPS history reading unit 102 generates a request signal at the time of authentication and transmits it to the mobile terminal 200. The mobile terminal 200 transmits the mobile individual identification number and the GPS history information stored in the memory unit 203 based on the request signal from the MFP 100 with the user authentication function. The GPS history reading unit 102 of the MFP 100 with the user authentication function acquires the mobile individual identification number and the GPS history information via the mobile terminal connection unit 101.

  Therefore, it can be said that the GPS history reading unit 102 is a GPS history acquisition unit.

  The composite system with user authentication function 300 according to the present embodiment has the following effects.

When the composite apparatus performs user authentication, an authentication function can be easily added without newly requiring an authentication-dedicated apparatus or an authentication-dedicated card. This is because the GPS history information of the mobile terminal 200 is used for user authentication of the composite device.
<Second Embodiment>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of a complex system 500 with a user authentication function according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  In the present embodiment, the composite apparatus with user authentication function 400 further includes a map data creation unit 104 and a dummy map data creation unit 105 in the configuration of the first embodiment.

  The map data creation unit 104 creates display data for displaying the corresponding suburban map from the GPS history information.

  The dummy map data creation unit 105 creates map display data as dummy data at the time of authentication, that is, dummy map data for a region that does not include the GPS history.

  Then, the display unit 113 displays the dummy map data together with the map data of the GPS history information.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of the operation unit 112 and the display unit 113 of the multifunction apparatus 400 with a user authentication function.

  The display unit 113 displays time and map information in the areas A to D, selects a map of the time and place where the user actually visited, and performs user authentication.

  For example, the map data indicating the correct GPS history created by the map data creation unit 104 is displayed in one area (A), and the dummy map data creation unit 105 is displayed in the remaining areas (B, C, D). The created dummy map data that is (incorrect) GPS history information of an area not including the GPS history information is displayed.

  Further, the map data indicating the correct GPS history information and the dummy map data are assumed to display, for example, a locus of position information in a predetermined period (for example, the past 24 hours).

  At this time, the map data (and one or more dummy map data) indicating a plurality of correct GPS history information is displayed, and the user can select a plurality of map data, thereby complicating the authentication. Is possible.

  As described above, the present embodiment is characterized in that the information that the user can know can be further extracted to make the authentication stricter, and the strictness of the authentication can be flexibly changed.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of the composite system 500 with a user authentication function according to the second embodiment. In the flowchart of FIG. 8, (S303) and (S304) are added to the flowchart shown in FIG. 5, and the other parts are the same as those in FIG. That is, the operations of steps S301, S302, S305 to S312 are the same as steps S201, S202, and S203 to 210 of the flow shown in FIG. Therefore, description of portions common to the flowchart of FIG. 5 is omitted or simplified.

  After the mobile terminal connection unit 101 connects a mobile phone or a smartphone (S301), and the GPS history reading unit 102 reads the GPS history information (S302), the history information is used, and the map data creation unit 104 Map data of the moved history (map data for authentication) is created and stored in the GPS history storage unit 103 (S303).

  In addition, the dummy map data creation unit 105 simultaneously creates the dummy map data for authentication of locations that are not originally moved, and stores the dummy map data for authentication in the GPS history storage unit 103 together with the map data creation. . Further, the dummy map data creation unit 105 sends the map data for authentication and the dummy map data for authentication to the main control unit 11 and displays them on the display unit 13 for selection by the user (S304). The user confirms the display unit 13 on which the map data for authentication including the place visited in the past and time and the dummy map data are displayed, and selects the actually visited map.

  Next, the GPS history verification unit 106 compares the GPS history information corresponding to the selected map with the past GPS history information, and outputs it if a predetermined criterion is satisfied. The predetermined reference in this case is a match between the GPS history information corresponding to the selected map and the past GPS history information.

  Thereby, the composite apparatus 100 with a user authentication function can perform user authentication.

  The composite system 500 with a user authentication function according to the present embodiment has the following effects.

When the multi-function peripheral device performs user authentication, it is possible to tighten the authentication. The reason is that the map data indicating the correct GPS history information and the dummy map data are displayed, and the user selects them.
<Third embodiment>
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a composite apparatus 600 with a user authentication function according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

  The composite apparatus 600 with a user authentication function includes a GPS history acquisition unit 115, a GPS history storage unit 103, a GPS history verification unit 106, a main control unit 111, and an input / output processing unit 114.

  The GPS history acquisition unit 115 acquires GPS history information held in the mobile terminal. The GPS history storage unit 103 stores GPS history information. The GPS history verification unit 106 collates the GPS history information with the past GPS history information, and outputs a signal indicating authentication if the result of the matching satisfies a predetermined standard. The main control unit 111 authenticates the use of the input / output processing unit 114 based on the output of a signal indicating the GPS history verification unit 106 authentication. The input / output processing unit 114 executes input / output processing of image data.

  The composite apparatus 600 with a user authentication function according to the present embodiment has the following effects.

  When the composite apparatus performs user authentication, an authentication function can be easily added without newly requiring an authentication-dedicated apparatus or an authentication-dedicated card. This is because the GPS history information of the mobile terminal 200 is used for user authentication of the composite device.

  The present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Various changes that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Composite apparatus with a user authentication function 101 Mobile terminal connection part 102 GPS history reading part 103 GPS history storage part 104 Map data creation part 105 Dummy map data creation part 106 GPS history verification part 107 Scanner part 108 LAN communication part 109 Facsimile communication part 110 Printer unit 111 Main control unit 112 Operation unit 113 Display unit 114 Input / output processing unit 115 GPS history acquisition unit 200 Mobile terminal 201 GPS reception unit 202 Clock unit 203 Memory unit 204 Connection unit 205 Mobile terminal control unit 300 Complex system with user authentication function 400 Compound device with user authentication function 500 Compound system with user authentication function 600 Compound device with user authentication function

Claims (10)

GPS history acquisition means for acquiring GPS (Global Positioning System) history information held in the mobile terminal during communication with the mobile terminal;
GPS history storage means for storing the GPS history information;
GPS history verification means for performing verification between the GPS history information and the past GPS history information, and outputting a signal indicating authentication if the result of the verification satisfies a predetermined standard;
Input / output processing means for executing input / output processing of image data;
And a main control unit that authenticates use of the input / output processing unit based on an output of a signal indicating the authentication of the GPS history verification unit. Map data creating means for creating map data for authentication based on the GPS history information;
Dummy map data creating means for creating dummy map data of an area not including the GPS history information from the GPS history information;
And further comprising display means for displaying the map data and the dummy map data,
When the map data for authentication is selected from the display of the display means, the GPS history verification means performs the GPS history information corresponding to the map data for authentication and the past GPS history information. The composite apparatus with a user authentication function according to claim 1, wherein if the result of the verification satisfies a predetermined criterion, a signal indicating the authentication is output. The GPS history reading means further reads a mobile individual identification number of the mobile terminal,
3. The GPS history verification unit further compares the portable individual identification number with a past portable individual identification number, and outputs a signal indicating authentication if the two coincide with each other. Multi-function device with user authentication function. The input / output processing means comprises a printer means for outputting an image and a scanner means for reading the image,
The said main control means authenticates use of the said printer means and the said scanner means based on the output of the signal which shows the said authentication of the said GPS log | history verification means. Composite device with user authentication function. GPS receiving means for acquiring position information of the mobile terminal;
Clock means for measuring the time when the GPS receiving means acquires the position information;
Memory means for holding the GPS history information in which the position information of the portable terminal and the time are associated, and the portable terminal,
A composite system with a user authentication function, comprising: the composite apparatus with a user authentication function according to claim 1 that communicates with the portable terminal. When communicating with a mobile terminal, the GPS history information held in the mobile terminal is acquired,
Storing the GPS history information;
The GPS history information and the past GPS history information are collated, and if the result of the collation satisfies a predetermined standard, a signal indicating authentication is output,
A method of authenticating the use of image data input / output processing based on an output of a signal indicating the authentication. Create map data for authentication based on the GPS history information,
From the GPS history information, create dummy map data of the region that does not include the GPS history information,
Display the map data and the dummy map data,
When the map data for authentication is selected from the display, the GPS history information corresponding to the map data for authentication and the past GPS history information are collated, and the result of the collation The method according to claim 6, wherein a signal indicating the authentication is output if a predetermined criterion is satisfied. Furthermore, the mobile individual identification number of the mobile terminal is read,
The method according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising collating the portable individual identification number with the past portable individual identification number and outputting a signal indicating authentication if the two coincide with each other.   The method according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein use of image output and image reading is authenticated based on an output of a signal indicating the authentication. Processing for obtaining GPS history information held in the mobile terminal during communication with the mobile terminal;
Processing for storing the GPS history information;
A process of collating the GPS history information with the past GPS history information, and outputting a signal indicating authentication if the result of the collation satisfies a predetermined standard;
Based on the output of the signal indicating the authentication, a process of authenticating the use of the image data input / output process;
A program that causes a computer to execute.

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