JP2021047550A - Input device with biological information authentication and biological information authentication method - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide an input device with biological information authentication and a biological information authentication method which allow security performance to be improved by a simple operation.SOLUTION: An input device with biological information authentication 1 comprises a biological information acquisition unit 12, an input unit 10, and a control unit 13. The biological information acquisition unit 12 acquires biological information. The input unit 10 is arranged to overlap the biological information acquisition unit 12 and activates application software having a function different from a function of acquiring biological information. In response to an operation on the input unit 10, the control unit 13 activates the application software when biological information is acquired by the biological acquisition unit 12 and is authenticated.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present invention relates to an input device with biometric information authentication and a biometric information authentication method.

Patent Document 1 below discloses a stack structure of biosensors mounted on electronic devices such as smartphones, touch pads, and portable computing devices. A capacitive fingerprint sensor is used as the biosensor.

Japanese Patent No. 6370910

The electronic device can be operated when the user's fingerprint authentication using the capacitance type fingerprint sensor or the passcode authentication using the input keyboard is performed.
By the way, if the passcode is leaked against the intention of the legitimate user of the electronic device, a third party other than the legitimate user can illegally operate the electronic device. In order to prevent such an illegal operation, if the authentication method is set a plurality of times in the electronic device, the operation becomes complicated and the operation becomes troublesome.
Therefore, in electronic devices, there is room for improvement in order to strengthen security measures while maintaining simple operations without the hassle of operations.

The present invention provides an input device with biometric information authentication and a biometric information authentication method that can improve security performance by simple operation.

The input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment of the present invention has a function different from the function of acquiring biometric information by overlapping the biometric information acquisition unit for acquiring biometric information and the biometric information acquisition unit. When the input unit is operated, the biometric information is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit, and when the biometric information is authenticated, the input unit that activates the application software and the control unit that activates the application software. It has.

In the input device with biometric information authentication according to the second embodiment of the present invention, in the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment, the application software has a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the device. It is wear, and the input unit is configured to include a passcode input unit that starts application software.

In the input device with biometric information authentication according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment further includes a display unit, and the input unit represents and displays the function of the application software. It is configured to include the icon displayed in the section.

The input device with biometric information authentication according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is provided so as to overlap the biometric information acquisition unit for acquiring biometric information and the biometric information acquisition unit, and has a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the device. The second application software, which is arranged overlapping the passcode input unit for starting the first application software and the biometric information acquisition unit, and has a function different from that of the first application software, is started and the first application software is started. 2 When the display unit displaying the icon representing the function of the application software and the passcode input unit are operated, the biometric information is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit, and when the biometric information is authenticated, the first application When the software is started and the icon is operated, the biometric information is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit, and when the biometric information is authenticated, the control unit for activating the second application software is provided.

The input device with biometric information authentication according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention overlaps the display unit on which the input area of the input unit is displayed and the input area in the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment. It is provided with a capacitive touch sensor that is arranged, the input unit is operated by the touch of the user, and the biometric information of the user is acquired as the biometric information acquisition unit.

The input device with biometric information authentication according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention is the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment, and the biometric information acquisition unit uses an ultrasonic biometric sensor or an optical biometric sensor. A touch sensor that is configured and is arranged overlapping the biometric information acquisition unit to display the input area of the input unit, and a touch sensor that is arranged overlapping the input area and the input unit is operated by the user's touch. And have.

The input device with biometric information authentication according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention is the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment, and is arranged so as to overlap the input area with the print medium for displaying the input area of the input unit. It is provided, and the input unit is operated by the touch of the user, and the electrostatic capacitance type touch sensor that acquires the biometric information of the user as the biometric information acquisition unit is provided.

The input device with biometric information authentication according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention is the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment, and the biometric information acquisition unit uses an ultrasonic biometric sensor or an optical biometric sensor. A print medium configured and overlapping in the biometric information acquisition unit to display the input area of the input unit, and a touch sensor overlapping the input area and operating the input unit by the user's touch. , Is equipped.

In the input device with biometric information authentication according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, in the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment, the input unit is an input keyboard and the biometric information acquisition unit overlaps with the input keyboard. It is a capacitance type biosensor arranged so as to be.

In the input device with biometric information authentication according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention, in the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment, the input unit is an input keyboard and the biometric information acquisition unit overlaps with the input keyboard. It is configured by using an ultrasonic biometric sensor or an optical biometric sensor arranged in a row.

The biometric information authentication method according to the eleventh embodiment of the present invention includes a step of operating an input unit for activating application software, a step of acquiring user biometric information when the input unit is operated, and biometric information. It has a process of starting application software when it is authenticated.

In the biometric information authentication method according to the twelfth embodiment of the present invention, in the biometric information authentication method according to the eleventh embodiment, the step of operating the input unit is a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the device as application software. This is a process of operating the passcode input unit that starts the first application software having the above.

In the biometric information authentication method according to the thirteenth embodiment of the present invention, both the biometric information is not authenticated and the passcode is not authenticated by operating the passcode input unit in the biometric information authentication method according to the twelfth embodiment. At the time of, or at either time, the process of developing security measures is further provided.

In the biometric information authentication method according to the 14th embodiment of the present invention, in the biometric information authentication method according to the 12th embodiment, the step of operating the input unit operates the passcode input unit that starts the first application software. After the process and the process of operating the passcode input unit, the process of starting the second application software having a function different from that of the first application software and operating the icon representing the function of the second application software. And have.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an input device with biometric information authentication and a biometric information authentication method that can improve security performance by a simple operation.

The entire plane of the input device with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment of the present invention, which is placed on a horizontal plane and the passcode input unit is displayed as an input unit on the display unit. It is a figure. It is an overall plan view of the input device with biometric information authentication shown in FIG. 1, which is placed on a horizontal plane and in which an icon is displayed as an input unit on a display unit, as viewed from directly above. It is an exploded perspective view of the main part of the input device with biometric information authentication shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is a schematic side view of the main part of the input device with biometric information authentication shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. It is a flowchart explaining the biometric information authentication method using the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process of developing the crime prevention measure of the biometric information authentication method shown in FIG. It is a flowchart explaining the process of developing the security measure of the biometric information authentication method which concerns on 1st modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart explaining the process of developing the security measure of the biometric information authentication method which concerns on the 2nd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 3rd modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 4th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 5th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 6th modification of 1st Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 3 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 1st modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 2nd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 3rd modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 3 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 1st modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 2nd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 3rd modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 4th modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 3 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 4th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 1st modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 2nd modification of 4th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 3rd modification of 4th Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 3 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 5th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the modification of 5th Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 3 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication according to the sixth embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the modification of 6th Embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 3 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on 7th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 1st modification of 7th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 2nd modification of 7th Embodiment. It is a schematic side view of the main part corresponding to FIG. 4 of the input device with biometric information authentication which concerns on the 3rd modification of 7th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, the input device with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Here, in the drawings, the arrow X appropriately shown indicates the X-axis direction of the three-dimensional coordinate system, and the arrow Y indicates the Y-axis direction orthogonal to the X-axis direction in the horizontal plane. Further, the arrow Z indicates the Z-axis direction orthogonal to the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction and going from the lower side to the upper side. It should be noted that these directions are used for convenience to explain the embodiment, and do not limit the directions in the present invention.

[First Embodiment]
The biometric information authentication input device 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and the biometric information authentication method using the biometric information authentication input device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6.

(Overall schematic configuration of input device 1 with biometric information authentication)
As shown in FIG. 1, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment is constructed as a smartphone. Smartphones have a mobile operating system (OS) for advanced mobile devices and are configured as mobile phones that can access the Internet.

In FIG. 1, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is depicted as being placed flat on a horizontal plane. The input device 1 with biometric information authentication includes a housing 2, a display unit 3, an operation unit 4, and a voice output unit 5.

The housing 2 is formed in a substantially hollow rectangular shape with the X-axis direction as the lateral direction, the Y-axis direction as the longitudinal direction, and the Z-axis direction as the thickness direction. Each corner of the housing 2 is chamfered in a rounded shape to improve design and safety. The housing 2 is not particularly limited, but is formed of a metal material, a resin material, or a composite material in which these materials are partially used.

The display unit 3 is incorporated on one surface of the housing 2, here most of the upper surface. The display unit 3 is formed in a rectangular shape with the X-axis direction as the lateral direction and the Y-axis direction as the longitudinal direction in a plan view seen from the Z-axis direction. The display unit 3 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic electroluminescence display panel.

The operation unit 4 is the upper surface of the housing 2 and is arranged in the lower central portion of the display unit 3. The operation unit 4 is configured as a button-type switch, and is used, for example, to turn on or off the power of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, or to turn on or off the sleep mode of the mobile operation system.

The audio output unit 5 is the upper surface of the housing 2 and is arranged in the upper center portion of the display unit 3. The audio output unit 5 is configured as a speaker (earpiece) that outputs audio when used as, for example, a mobile phone.
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication has a voice input unit (mouthpiece), a headset connection unit, and a USB (Universal Serial Bus) type C connection terminal (external connection terminal) on the side surface of the housing 2. ) Etc. are arranged. Further, a rear camera, a flashlight, etc. (not shown) are arranged on the lower surface of the housing 2.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment further includes an input unit 10, an input unit 11, a biometric information acquisition unit 12, and a control unit 13. ing. Hereinafter, each component will be described in detail.

(Structure of input unit 10)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, for example, when the operation unit 4 is operated and the power is turned on, the input unit 10 is displayed on the display unit 3 as shown in FIG. The input unit 10 is a ten-keypad in which pads representing each of the numbers "0" to "9" are arranged in the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction, and is configured as a passcode input unit. There is. The input unit 10 starts application software having a function different from the function of acquiring biometric information. In the present embodiment, the input unit 10 can activate application software having a function of locking or unlocking the operation (operation of the device) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication.

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, the sensors 14 are overlapped on the surface of the display unit 3, and further on the surface of the sensor 14. The protective layers 15 are arranged so as to overlap each other. That is, the area where the display unit 3 is arranged is formed in a three-layer structure including the display unit 3.

The input area 10A of the numeric keypad that constructs the input unit 10 is displayed as an image on the display unit 3 that is the lower layer of the laminated structure.
In the present embodiment, the sensor 14 is configured by using a capacitance type touch sensor (or a capacitance type touch panel) in which a capacitance type fingerprint sensor as a capacitance type biosensor is incorporated. The sensor 14 is formed in a rectangular shape similar to the shape of the display unit 3 in a plan view, and the plane size of the sensor 14 is formed to be substantially the same as the plane size of the display unit 3. In other words, the sensors 14 are arranged so as to overlap over the entire effective display area of the display unit 3. The input unit 10 is composed of the sensor 14 at a position corresponding to the input area 10A displayed on the display unit 3.
Although detailed description of the structure is omitted, a plurality of electrodes 141 are arranged on the surface of the sensor 14. Here, an electrode 141 extending in the X-axis direction and arranged with a constant pitch in the Y-axis direction and an electrode 141 extending in the Y-axis direction and arranged with a constant pitch in the X-axis direction are shown. The omitted electrodes 141 are arranged. A detection element (not shown) for detecting a change in capacitance is arranged at the intersection of the electrode 141 extending in the X-axis direction and the electrode 141 extending in the Y-axis direction. As the base material of the sensor 14, a quartz glass substrate, a flexible resin substrate, a non-flexible resin substrate, or the like can be practically used.

Here, when a regular user of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication touches, for example, the number "1" in the input area 10A displayed on the display unit 3 with a "finger", the position matches the number "1". The sensor 14 is touched at. The sensor 14 detects the touch of a "finger" based on the change in capacitance. Based on this detection result, the number "1" is input (operated) in the input unit 10.

The input unit 10 is not limited to the passcode input unit for inputting the numerical "passcode". A passcode input unit for inputting characters such as alphabets, hiragana, and katakana, or a "passcode" of symbols such as "#" and "%" may be constructed as the input unit 10. Of course, a passcode input unit for inputting a "passcode" in which numbers, characters, and symbols are mixed may be constructed as the input unit 10.

(Structure of input unit 11)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, when the operation becomes possible, the input unit 11 is displayed on the display unit 3 as shown in FIG. The input unit 11 is constructed to include a so-called "icon". An "icon" is a mark representing a function or use of application software by combining characters, numbers, symbols, figures, patterns, etc., and is a user interface on the software. By operating the "icon" such as touch and click, the application software represented by the "icon" can be started.

The application software activated by the operation of the input unit 11 has a function different from the function of acquiring "biological information" and the function of locking or unlocking the device by the operation of the input unit 10. Specifically, by operating the input unit 11, application software such as a function of making a phone call, a function of sending and receiving e-mail, a function of searching the Internet, and a function of using a camera can be activated.
A plurality of input units 11 are regularly arranged in each of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction over the entire area of the display unit 3.

In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, since the sensors 14 are overlapped on the surface of the display unit 3, the "icon" of the input area 11A for constructing the input unit 11 is displayed as an image on the display unit 3. To. The input unit 11 is constructed including the sensor 14 at a position corresponding to the input area 11A displayed on the display unit 3.
Here, when a regular user of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication touches, for example, the "icon" of the input area 11A displayed on the display unit 3 with a "finger", the sensor 14 moves at a position corresponding to the "icon". It will be touched. The sensor 14 detects the touch of a "finger" based on the change in capacitance. Based on this detection result, the "icon" is operated in the input unit 11.

(Structure of biological information acquisition unit 12)
(1) Configuration of Biometric Information Acquisition Unit 12 Overlapping with Input Unit 10 The biometric information acquisition unit 12 acquires "biological information" of a regular user. The "biological information" here is the "fingerprint information" of the "finger" of the legitimate user. The biological information acquisition unit 12 is arranged so as to overlap the input unit 10 in a plan view, and is configured by a sensor 14 at a position corresponding to the input unit 10. In other words, the input unit 10 is also used as the biometric information acquisition unit 12 in the area corresponding to the passcode input unit in which each number is attached to the input area 10A.
For example, when the user touches the number "1" in the input unit 10 (when the input unit 10 is operated), the "fingerprint information" of the touched "finger" is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit 12 substantially at the same time. Will be done. Here, "substantially simultaneously" means "fingerprint information" for the operation according to the execution speed and signal processing speed of the control program when the operation of the input unit 10 and the acquisition of "fingerprint information" are performed at the same time. It is used in the sense that it includes at least both cases where there is a slight delay in the acquisition of.

In the present embodiment, the input unit 10 corresponds to the 10 passcode input units in which the number "0" to the number "9" are attached to the input area 10A, and the input unit 10 has 10 biometric information acquisition units. 12 is arranged.
For the 10 passcode input units of the input unit 10, one biometric information acquisition unit 12 for each of the plurality of passcode input units, or one biometric information for all passcode input units. The acquisition unit 12 may be arranged.

(2) Configuration of Biological Information Acquisition Unit 12 Overlapping with Input Unit 11 The biological information acquisition unit 12 is arranged overlapping with the input unit 11 in a plan view, and is configured by a sensor 14 at a position corresponding to the input unit 11. ing. In other words, the input unit 11 is also used as the biometric information acquisition unit 12 in the area corresponding to the “icon” of the input area 11A.
For example, when the user touches one "icon" in the input unit 11 (when the input unit 11 is operated), the "fingerprint information" of the touched "finger" is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit 12 substantially at the same time. Will be done. Similar to the above, here, "substantially simultaneously" means that when the operation of the input unit 11 and the acquisition of "fingerprint information" are performed at the same time, the operation is performed according to the execution speed of the control program and the signal processing speed. It is used in the sense that it includes at least both cases where there is a slight delay in the acquisition of "fingerprint information".

In the present embodiment, when, for example, 10 "icons" are displayed in the input area 11A, 10 biometric information acquisition units 12 are arranged in the input unit 11 in correspondence with the 10 "icons". It is set up.
It should be noted that, as in the modified example of the arrangement form of the biometric information acquisition unit 12 in the input unit 10, one biometric information is acquired for each of the plurality of "icons" for the ten "icons" of the input unit 11. One biometric information acquisition unit 12 may be arranged for the unit 12 or all "icons".
Further, in the input unit 11, security may be set hierarchically. More specifically, for example, the biometric information acquisition unit 12 is not arranged in the input unit 11 corresponding to the low security "icon", and the biometric information acquisition unit 11 is provided in the input unit 11 corresponding to the highly secure "icon". 12 may be arranged. The highly secure "icon" launches the application software that records information on the results of highly confidential research and development. The "icon" launches the application software that can execute transactions with financial institutions. At least "icons" etc. are included.

(Structure of control unit 13)
(1) Control of Input Unit 10 and Biometric Information Acquisition Unit 12 As shown briefly in FIGS. 3 and 4, the control unit 13 is connected to the sensor 14 and the display unit 3, and is connected to the housing 2 (see FIG. 1). ) Is arranged. In the control unit 13, when the input unit 10 shown in FIG. 1 is operated, the biometric information acquisition unit 12 acquires the “biological information”. Therefore, when the “biological information” is authenticated, the input unit 10 The application software can be started by operation.

Here, "biological information" is authenticated as "biological information (" fingerprint information ")" of a regular user registered in advance in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit 12. It is used in the sense that it matches "biological information". That is, it is determined that there is no mistake in the "biological information" of the legitimate user.

For example, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, when the "passcode" is input to the input unit 10, the biometric information acquisition unit 12 acquires the "fingerprint information" of the passcode input person. When this "fingerprint information" is authenticated and it is determined that the passcode inputter is a legitimate user, the control unit 13 activates the application software based on the "passcode" input to the input unit 10. The application software is defined as application software that has a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication. Therefore, the operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication becomes possible only after the "fingerprint information" is authenticated and the "passcode" is authenticated.
In the present embodiment, the "biological information" of the legitimate user is encrypted when registered in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication. By encrypting the "biological information", the security performance can be further improved.

(2) Control of the input unit 11 and the biometric information acquisition unit 12 In the control unit 13, when the input unit 11 shown in FIG. 2 is operated, the biometric information acquisition unit 12 acquires "biological information". When the "biological information" is authenticated, the application software can be started by operating the input unit 11.

For example, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, when the "icon" displayed in the input area 11A of the input unit 11 is operated, the biometric information acquisition unit 12 acquires the "fingerprint information" of the operator. When this "fingerprint information" is authenticated and the operator is determined to be a legitimate user, the control unit 13 activates the application software represented by the "icon". The application software is, for example, application software capable of executing transactions with financial institutions. Therefore, for the first time after the "fingerprint information" is authenticated, the application software is started by the operation of the input unit 11 in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, and the transaction with the financial institution can be executed.

(Structure of protective layer 15)
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the protective layer 15 is arranged on the surface of the sensor 14 so as to cover substantially the entire area of the sensor 14. As the protective layer 15, for example, a coating layer formed of a highly transparent acrylic resin material is used. Further, the protective layer 15 may be provided with an antireflection function, an antifouling function, and the like.
In the description of the present embodiment, the touch of the sensor 14, the touch of the input unit 10, the touch of the input unit 11, and the acquisition of "biological information" are all carried out via the protective layer 15.

(Biological information authentication method)
The biometric information authentication method using the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment is as follows. The biometric information authentication method will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.
Each step (or each step) of the biometric information authentication method is substantially the same as each step of the biometric information authentication program for causing the computer to execute the biometric information authentication method. Further, the computer is constructed including the control unit 13 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. Here, the description of the biometric information authentication program will be omitted by explaining the biometric information authentication method.

When the biometric information authentication method is started, first, the operation unit 4 of the biometric information authentication input device 1 shown in FIG. 1 is operated, and the power of the biometric information authentication input device 1 is turned on (step). S1). Further, when the operation unit 4 is operated while the power is already on, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is released from the sleep mode.

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 1, the input unit 10 is displayed on the display unit 3. Then, it is determined whether or not the input unit 10 has been operated (step S2). Here, since the input unit 10 is set as the passcode input unit, it is determined in step S2 whether or not the "passcode" has been input.
If it is determined in step S2 that the input unit 10 is not being operated, it is determined whether or not to continue the operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication (step S14). If it is determined in step S14 that the operation is to be continued, the process returns to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S14 that the operation is not continued, the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment ends.

If it is determined in step S2 that the input unit 10 is being operated, "biological information" is acquired (step S3). More specifically, when a regular user of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication touches the input unit 10 at a position corresponding to the input area 10A (see FIG. 3) displayed on the display unit 3, a "passcode" is input. Will be done. Then, with the input of this "passcode", "biological information" is acquired substantially at the same time. The "biological information" is acquired by using the biometric information acquisition unit 12 (see FIGS. 1, 3 and 4) which is overlapped with the input unit 10. The "biological information" is "fingerprint information" here.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the "biological information" acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit 12 matches the "biological information" of the regular user registered in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication in advance (step S4). .. That is, "biological information" is authenticated.
In step S4, it is determined that the acquired "biological information" matches the "biological information" of the regular user, and when the "biological information" is authenticated, does the "passcode" input from the input unit 10 match? Whether or not it is determined (step S5). The "passcode" is compared with the "passcode" registered in advance in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication. That is, the "passcode" is authenticated.

When the "passcode" is authenticated in step S5, the application software (first application software) that locks or unlocks the operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is started (step S6). Then, when the application software is started, the operation is unlocked and the operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is permitted (step S7).
When the operation is permitted, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of input units 11 are displayed on the display unit 3 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication. A plurality of "icons" are displayed in the input area 11A of the input unit 11.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the input unit 11 has been operated (step S8). That is, has the legitimate user touched or clicked (operated) the "icon" displayed in the input area 11A of the input unit 11 to start the application software (second application software) represented by the "icon"? Whether or not it is determined.
If it is determined in step S8 that the input unit 11 is not being operated, the process returns to step S7.

If it is determined in step S8 that the input unit 11 is being operated, "biological information" is acquired (step S9). More specifically, first, a regular user of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication operates the input unit 11 at a position corresponding to the "icon" displayed in the input area 11A (see FIG. 3) of the display unit 3. The operation is performed by touch or click. Along with this operation, "biological information" is acquired substantially at the same time. The "biological information" is acquired by using the biometric information acquisition unit 12 (see FIGS. 2, 3 and 4) which is overlapped with the input unit 11. Similar to the "biological information" acquired when the input unit 10 is operated, the "biological information" is "fingerprint information".

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the "biological information" acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit 12 matches the "biological information" of the regular user registered in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication in advance (step S10). .. That is, "biological information" is authenticated.
In step S10, when it is determined that the acquired "biological information" matches the "biological information" of the regular user and the "biological information" is authenticated, the operation of the input unit 11, that is, the "icon" is permitted, and " The application software (second application software) displayed on the "icon" is started (step S11).
Examples of the application software include application software capable of inputting, changing, recording and outputting highly confidential information on the results of research and development, application software capable of carrying out transactions with financial institutions, and the like. Since these application softwares are highly secure, they will not be started unless the "biological information" of a legitimate user is authenticated.

Next, it is determined whether or not the use of the application software started in step S11 is completed (step S12).
If it is determined in step S12 that the use of the application software has not been completed, the process returns to step S11.

On the other hand, in step S12, when it is determined that the use of the application software is finished, it is determined whether or not to continuously operate the input device 1 with biometric information authentication (step S13).
If it is determined in step S13 that the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is to be continuously used, the process returns to step S8. Further, in step S13, if it is determined that the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is not continuously used, the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S4 that the "biological information" is not authenticated, and when it is determined in step S5 that the "passcode" is not authenticated, security measures are developed (step S15).

(Security measures)
FIG. 6 shows a flowchart for developing security measures.
First, in step S4 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 described above, it is determined whether or not the "biological information" is authenticated, and in step S5, it is determined whether or not the "passcode" is authenticated. (Step S21).
If it is determined in step S21 that either the "biological information" or the "passcode" is authenticated, the normal operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is possible (step S22). After this, the flowchart for developing the crime prevention measures ends.

On the other hand, in step S21, when the "biological information" and the "passcode" are not continuously authenticated beyond the set number of times, it is determined that the input device 1 with biometric information authentication has been "stolen" (step S23). Here, the "set number of times" is a continuous number of times, and is set to, for example, 10 times.

Subsequently, the information stored in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is automatically deleted even when the user is not connected to the Internet line (step S24).
Here, the information to be deleted is personal information about a legitimate user, for example, the name, date of birth, address, telephone number, e-mail address, usage history, call history, "passcode", "passcode" of the legitimate user. At least information such as "biological information" is included. In addition, the information to be deleted includes information created by using predetermined application software, downloaded information, and the like, such as text files, photo files, moving image files, and music files. That is, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication after the information is deleted, no trace of use by a legitimate user remains.
When the process of step S24 is completed, the flowchart for developing the crime prevention measures is completed.

(Action effect)
As shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment includes a biometric information acquisition unit 12, an input unit 10, and a control unit 13. The biological information acquisition unit 12 acquires "biological information". The input unit 10 is arranged so as to overlap with the biometric information acquisition unit 12, and activates application software (first application software; see FIG. 5) having a function different from the function of acquiring "biological information". .. Here, the input unit 10 functions as, for example, a passcode input unit. When the input unit 10 is operated, the control unit 13 acquires "biological information" by the biometric information acquisition unit 12, and when the "biological information" is authenticated, the control unit 13 activates the application software.
Therefore, when the input unit 10 is operated, "biological information" is acquired, so that the operation for improving the security performance is simplified, and if the "biological information" is not authenticated, the application software operated by the input unit 10 is started. Since it cannot be done, the security performance can be improved.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication includes a biometric information acquisition unit 12, an input unit 11, and a control unit 13. The biological information acquisition unit 12 acquires "biological information". The input unit 11 is arranged so as to overlap with the biometric information acquisition unit 12, and activates application software (second application software; see FIG. 5) having a function different from the function of acquiring "biological information". .. Here, the input unit 11 functions as, for example, an "icon". Then, when the input unit 11 is operated, the control unit 13 acquires the "biological information" by the biometric information acquisition unit 12, and when the "biological information" is authenticated, the control unit 13 activates the application software.
Therefore, when the input unit 11 is operated, the "biological information" is acquired, so that the operation for improving the security performance is simplified, and if the "biological information" is not authenticated, the application software operated by the input unit 11 is started. Since it cannot be done, the security performance can be improved.

Further, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, the application software (first application software) in step S6 shown in FIG. 5 is application software having a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the device. Then, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the input unit 10 includes a passcode input unit for activating the application software.
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, the operation cannot be locked or unlocked unless the "passcode" input from the input unit 10 is authenticated. Therefore, the security performance can be improved because the operation cannot be performed unless a plurality of authentications in which the "biological information" authentication using the biometric information acquisition unit 12 is added to the "passcode" authentication are performed.
Moreover, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, when the input unit 10 is operated, that is, when the "passcode" is input, the "biological information" is acquired and authenticated. There is no hassle, and the operation of performing authentication can be simplified.

Further, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication includes a display unit 3 as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4. The input unit 11 represents the function of the application software (second application software), and includes an "icon" displayed as the input area 11A on the display unit 3.
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, the application software cannot be started unless the "biological information" is acquired and authenticated when the "icon" as the input unit 11 is operated. Therefore, the operational security performance of the application software can be improved.
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication configured in this way, it is possible to restrict operations other than the legitimate user (certifier of "biological information") of the application software having high security.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication includes a biometric information acquisition unit 12, an input unit 10, a display unit 3 (input unit 11), and a control unit 13. .. The biological information acquisition unit 12 acquires "biological information".
The input unit 10 constructs a passcode input unit. The input unit 10 is arranged so as to overlap the biological information acquisition unit 12 and activates the first application software having a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the device (see step S6 in FIG. 5).
The display unit 3 constructs the input unit 11. The input unit 11 is arranged so as to overlap the biological information acquisition unit 12. The input unit 11 starts the second application software (step S11 in FIG. 5) having a function different from that of the first application software, and displays an "icon" representing the function of the second application software.
When the passcode input unit (input unit 10) is operated, the control unit 13 acquires "biological information" by the biometric information acquisition unit 12, and when the "biological information" is authenticated, the first application software. To start. In addition, the control unit 13 acquires "biological information" by the biometric information acquisition unit 12 when the "icon (input unit 11)" is operated, and when this "biological information" is authenticated, the second application. Start the software.
Therefore, when the input unit 10 is operated, "biological information" is acquired, so that the operation for improving the security performance becomes simple, and if the "biological information" is not authenticated, the first application software operated by the input unit 10 is used. Since it cannot be started, the security performance can be improved.
In addition, since "biological information" is acquired when the input unit 11 is operated, the operation for improving the security performance becomes simple, and if the "biological information" is not authenticated, the second application software operated by the input unit 11 can be used. Since it cannot be started, the security performance can be improved.

Further, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication includes a display unit 3 and a sensor 14 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. The sensor 14 is a capacitive touch sensor.
On the display unit 3, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the input area 10A of the input unit 10 is displayed. Further, on the display unit 3, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the input area 11A of the input unit 11 is displayed.
The capacitive touch sensor is arranged so as to overlap each of the input area 10A and the input area 11A. In the capacitive touch sensor, each of the input unit 10 and the input unit 11 is operated by the user's touch, and the user's "biological information" is acquired as the biometric information acquisition unit 12.
Therefore, since the input unit 10, the input unit 11, and the biometric information acquisition unit 12 can be configured by one (one) capacitive touch sensor, the number of stacks can be increased in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication. It is possible to reduce the number and realize a simple structure. Of course, the capacitive touch sensor is characterized by good sensitivity and high authentication accuracy of "biological information".

Further, in the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, a step of operating the input unit 10 (step S2), a step of acquiring "biological information" (step S3), and an application. It includes a step of activating the software (step S6). Alternatively, in the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment, a step of operating the input unit 11 (step S8), a step of acquiring "biological information" (step S9), and a step of activating the application software (step S9). S11) and.
The input unit 10 starts the first application software. On the other hand, the input unit 11 starts the second application software. The "biological information" is the user's "biological information" when the input unit 10 is operated, or the user's "biological information" when the input unit 11 is operated. The application software is started when the "biological information" is authenticated.
Therefore, when the input unit 10 or the input unit 11 is operated, the "biological information" is acquired, and the application software cannot be started unless the "biological information" is authenticated. As a result, the operation for improving the security performance can be simplified and the security performance can be improved.

Further, in the biometric information authentication method, as shown in FIG. 5, the step of operating the input unit 10 activates the first application software having a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the device as the application software. This is a step (step S2) of operating the passcode input unit.
Therefore, the security performance can be improved because the operation cannot be performed unless a plurality of authentications in which the authentication of the "biological information" and the authentication of the "passcode" are performed. Moreover, when the input unit 10 is operated, that is, when the "passcode" is input, the "biological information" is acquired and authenticated, so that the authentication is performed without any trouble in the operation of performing the authentication. The operation can be simplified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the biometric information authentication method is used for crime prevention when the "biological information" is not authenticated and the "passcode" is not authenticated by operating the passcode input unit (input unit 10). Further prepare for the process of developing countermeasures. In the process of developing the crime prevention measures, as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined that the input device 1 with biometric information authentication has been "stolen" (step S23), and the information of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is deleted (step S23). Step S24).
Therefore, in addition to improving the security performance, it is possible to develop crime prevention measures against unauthorized operations and theft by a third party other than the legitimate user. In particular, in the process of developing crime prevention measures, the information of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is deleted (step S24), and the information of the legitimate user is not leaked to a third party other than the legitimate user. It can be further improved.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the biometric information authentication method operates the step (step S2) of operating the passcode input unit (input unit 10) for activating the first application software and the passcode input unit. After the step, a step (step S8) of starting the second application software having a function different from that of the first application software and operating the "icon" representing the function of the second application software is provided.
For this reason, the second application software must be started unless multiple authentications are performed by adding the authentication of "biological information" to the operation of "icon" in addition to the authentication of "biological information" and the authentication of "passcode". Therefore, the security performance can be further improved.

(First modification)
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. The first modification is a modification of the step of developing the security measures in step S15 of the biometric information authentication method shown in FIG. 5 described above. Other than step S15, the components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification are the components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. It is the same.
In addition, in the first modification, each subsequent modification, and other embodiments, the same components as the components of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment, or Substantially the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will be omitted.

In the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification, as shown in FIG. 7, first, the input unit 10 is operated in step S2 shown in FIG. 5 to input the "passcode", and in step S5, "passcode" is input. It is determined whether or not the "passcode" has been authenticated (step S31). If it is determined in step S31 that the "passcode" has been authenticated, the input unit 11 is operated in step S8 shown in FIG. 5 to touch the "icon", and the "biological information" is authenticated in step S10. It is determined whether or not it has been done (step S32).

If it is determined in step S32 that the "biological information" has been authenticated, the second application software represented by the "icon" is started (step S33). In step S33, since a plurality of authentications of "passcode" and "biometric information" are performed, a service with high security can be developed.
For example, when the second application software capable of carrying out a transaction with a financial institution is started, a service such as "remittance" can be developed with the financial institution. When the use of the second application software is finished, the flowchart for developing the security measures shown in FIG. 7 is finished.

Further, in step S32, if it is determined that the "biological information" is not authenticated, the second application software is started (step S34), but the service with high security is restricted and the service with low security is low. Is expandable. For example, when the second application software that can carry out transactions with financial institutions is started, restricted services such as "balance inquiry" and "viewing provided services" can be deployed with financial institutions. is there. When the use of the second application software is finished, the flowchart for developing the security measures shown in FIG. 7 is finished.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S31 that the "passcode" has not been authenticated, the operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is prohibited (step S35), and further security measures are taken (step S36). The crime prevention measures include, for example, deletion of the information described in the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment, notification to a contact point preset in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, and the like.
Here, the preset "contact point" includes at least one of the manufacturer, the store, the police, and the security company of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication. The report is automatically transmitted from the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, and is transmitted to the contact point via the Internet line. Further, the content of the "report" includes the content that "a third party other than the legitimate user is illegally operating the input device 1 with biometric information authentication".

When the process of step S36 is completed, the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification is completed.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

Further, in the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification, as shown in FIG. 7, after the "passcode" is authenticated in step S31, security is determined by whether or not the "biological information" is authenticated in step S32. Services corresponding to gender are being developed. Therefore, it is possible to develop crime prevention measures while improving the security performance.

(Second modification)
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The second modification is another modification of the step of developing the security measures in step S15 of the biometric information authentication method shown in FIG. Other than step S15, the components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification are the components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. It is the same.

In the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification, as shown in FIG. 8, when it is first determined in step S4 or step S10 shown in FIG. 5 that the "biological information" is not authenticated, "biological information" is ""Biologicalinformation" is collected (step S41).
The "biological information" is "fingerprint information" here, similar to the "biological information" of the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. Since the "biological information" has already been acquired when the input unit 10 is operated in step S3 or when the input unit 11 is operated in step S9, the acquired "biological information" is used. This unauthenticated "biological information" is stored together with the collection in a storage unit (not shown) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication.

Based on the collected "biological information", "advanced biometric information" is generated (step S42). For example, artificial intelligence (AI) can be practically used to generate "advanced biological information". The artificial intelligence function (application software) is provided in the control unit 13 (see FIGS. 3 and 4).
For example, information such as emotions of the operator who touches is estimated based on the touch method of the input unit 10 or the input unit 11, and this estimated information is regarded as "advanced biological information". Specifically, the "biological information" collected when the legitimate user operates (touches) the input unit 10 or the input unit 11 with the intention of operating the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is legitimate. The "biological information" collected when operated by a third party other than the user changes subtly. This is due to the strength of the pressure of the "finger" when operating the input unit 10 or the input unit 11, the humidity (sweat amount) of the "finger", etc., because the third party intends to steal. ..

Based on the "advanced biometric information" generated in step S42, it is determined whether or not security measures are required (step S43). For example, if it is determined based on "advanced biometric information" that a third party other than a legitimate user is operating the input device 1 with biometric information authentication with the intention of "stealing", the input with biometric information authentication is performed. The operation of the device 1 is prohibited (step S44). When the operation is prohibited in step S44, for example, at least one of the input unit 10 as the "passcode input unit" and the input unit 11 as the "icon" is not displayed.
Then, the notification is made to the preset contact point in the same manner as the notification described in step S36 of the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification (step S45).
After this, the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification is completed.

Further, in step S43, if it is determined that the security measures are not required, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication can be operated normally (step S46). The "advanced biometric information" that does not require security measures includes, for example, a case where a third party other than the legitimate user authorized by the legitimate user operates the input device 1 with biometric information authentication in good faith. When the normal operation is completed, the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification is completed.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

Further, in the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification, when the "biological information" is not authenticated in step S4 or step S10 shown in FIG. 5, the "biological information" is collected as shown in FIG. (Step S41). After that, "advanced biometric information" is generated based on the collected "biological information" (step S42), and it is determined whether or not security measures are required based on the "advanced biometric information" (step S42). Step S43). When security measures are required, the operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is prohibited (step S44), and then a notification is made (step S45). When no security measures are required, a normal operation is possible (step S46), and the biometric information authentication method ends after the operation is completed.
Therefore, when security measures are required, the security performance can be improved. On the other hand, when security measures are not required, the security performance can be improved to the extent that the operation of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication is not prohibited or reported. Can be secured.

(Third modification example)
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third modification to the sixth modification of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 12. The third modification to the sixth modification are modifications in which the sensor structure of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 is replaced. The components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the third modification to the sixth modification other than the sensor structure are the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. It is the same as the component of.

First, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification, as shown in FIG. 9, the sensor 14 is a resistance film type touch sensor (or resistance film type touch panel) 14A and a capacitance type fingerprint sensor. It is configured to include 14B.

The resistive touch sensor 14A is arranged on the display unit 3. The resistive touch sensor 14A constructs an input unit 10, that is, a passcode input unit. The input area 10A for constructing the input unit 10 is displayed on the display unit 3.
Further, the resistance film type touch sensor 14A constructs an input unit 11. The input area 11A for constructing the input unit 11, that is, the "icon" is displayed on the display unit 3.
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification, the resistance film type touch sensor 14A is arranged in the entire area of the display unit 3 including the input unit 10 and the input unit 11. That is, in a plan view, the resistance film type touch sensor 14A is set to have substantially the same plane size with respect to the display unit 3.
The resistance film type touch sensor 14A may adopt either an analog type or a digital type.

The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is arranged on the resistive film type touch sensor 14A. More specifically, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is arranged so as to overlap each of the input unit 10 and the input unit 11. Here, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is arranged over the entire area of the resistance film type touch sensor 14A, and the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B has substantially the same plane size as the resistance film type touch sensor 14A. Is set to.
The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B has the same configuration or substantially the same configuration as the sensor 14 (capacitance type touch sensor) described in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment. There is.
The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is arranged on the resistance film type touch sensor 14A, and is formed by using a flexible substrate (film substrate) in which pressure is transmitted to the resistance film type touch sensor 14A when touched. .. Further, the protective layer 15 is also a coating layer.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Fourth modification)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fourth modification, as shown in FIG. 10, a sensor 14C is arranged in place of the sensor 14 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment. ing. The sensor 14C is constructed by combining a surface acoustic wave type touch sensor (or a surface acoustic wave type touch panel) with a capacitance type fingerprint sensor.

The sensor 14C is arranged on the display unit 3, and each of the input unit 10 and the input unit 11 is constructed, and the biometric information acquisition unit 12 is arranged so as to overlap each of the input unit 10 and the input unit 11. I'm building. Each of the input area 10A and the input area 11A is displayed on the display unit 3.

The surface acoustic wave type touch sensor of the sensor 14C includes a quartz glass substrate 142A that transmits an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave, an oscillating unit 142B that oscillates an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave, and a vibration receiving unit 142C that receives an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave. Is configured to include. The oscillating unit 142B shown in FIG. 10 oscillates an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave in the Y-axis direction, and the ultrasonic surface acoustic wave transmitted in the Y-axis direction is received by the vibration receiving unit 142C. The surface acoustic wave type touch sensor further includes an oscillating unit (not shown) that oscillates an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave in the X-axis direction, and a vibration receiving unit (not shown) that receives an ultrasonic surface acoustic wave transmitted in the X-axis direction. It has.

On the other hand, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor is configured to include an electrode 141 arranged on the quartz glass substrate 142A, similarly to the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B according to the third modification shown in FIG. There is. The capacitive fingerprint sensor has a biological information acquisition unit 12.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fourth modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Fifth modification)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fifth modification, as shown in FIG. 11, the sensor 14 includes a surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D and a capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B. There is.
The surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D has substantially the same configuration as the surface acoustic wave type touch sensor of the sensor 14C of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fourth modification shown in FIG. That is, the surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D includes a quartz glass substrate 142A, an oscillation unit 142B, and a vibration receiving unit 142C. The surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D constructs each of the input unit 10 and the input unit 11.
On the other hand, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is arranged on the surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D so as to overlap with the surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B has the same configuration as the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B of the sensor 14 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification shown in FIG. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B constructs a biological information acquisition unit 12.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fifth modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(6th modification)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the sixth modification, as shown in FIG. 12, the sensor 14 includes an infrared touch sensor (or infrared touch panel) 14E and a capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B. It is composed of.
The infrared touch sensor 14E is arranged on the display unit 3 and further on the protective layer 15. The infrared touch sensor 14E is arranged in a part of the periphery on the protective layer 15, and emits infrared rays (electromagnetic waves having a wavelength of about 25 nm to 40 nm) 143A and another part of the periphery on the protective layer 15. It is provided with a light receiving unit 143B that receives infrared rays emitted from the light emitting unit 143A and reflected infrared rays. The infrared touch sensor 14E constructs each of the input unit 10 and the input unit 11. Each of the input area 10A and the input area 11A is displayed on the display unit 3.
On the other hand, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is arranged between the display unit 3 and the protective layer 15, and is arranged under the infrared type touch sensor 14E so as to overlap the infrared type touch sensor 14E. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B has the same configuration as the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B of the sensor 14 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification shown in FIG. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B constructs a biological information acquisition unit 12.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the sixth modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

[Second Embodiment]
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. The biometric information acquisition unit 12 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment is constructed by a capacitive fingerprint sensor as a capacitive biosensor. On the other hand, the biometric information acquisition unit 12 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment is an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor as an ultrasonic biosensor or an optical fingerprint sensor as an optical biosensor. Is built by.
In the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment, the components other than the biometric information acquisition unit 12 are the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. It is substantially the same as the components of.
In the embodiments described in the following embodiments, the input unit 10 is shown and explained among the input unit 10 and the input unit 11, and the input unit 11 is shown and explained. Omit.

(Rough configuration of input device 1 with biometric information authentication)
As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment includes an input unit 10, a biometric information acquisition unit 12, and a control unit 13. As described above, the components of the input unit 11 are omitted, but the components of the input unit 11 are actually provided in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication.

(Structure of input unit 10)
The input unit 10 includes a display unit 31 on which the input area 10A is displayed, and a capacitance type touch sensor 14F that is overlapped and arranged on the display unit 31. The display unit 31 is composed of an organic electroluminescence display panel. The input area 10A constructs a passcode input unit in the same manner as the input area 10A of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment.

(Structure of biological information acquisition unit 12)
The biological information acquisition unit 12 is arranged under the display unit 31 so as to overlap the display unit 31. The biological information acquisition unit 12 is composed of an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G. Briefly described here, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G includes an oscillating unit that oscillates ultrasonic waves and a vibration receiving unit that receives ultrasonic waves reflected from a "living body".
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment, the sensor 14 is configured by stacking a capacitance type touch sensor 14F and an ultrasonic type fingerprint sensor 14G.
Further, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G may be replaced with the optical fingerprint sensor. The optical fingerprint sensor includes a light emitting unit that emits detection light and a light receiving unit that receives the detection light reflected from the "living body".

(Structure of control unit 13)
The control unit 13 is connected to each of the display unit 31, the capacitive touch sensor 14F, and the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G. The control unit 13 has the same configuration as the control unit 13 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment. That is, the control unit 13 acquires the "biological information" by the biometric information acquisition unit 12 when the input unit 10 is operated, and when the "biological information" is authenticated, the first application software (step of FIG. 5). S6) is started.
Since the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment is the same as the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted here.

(Action effect)
According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second embodiment, the effects are the same as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. Action effect can be obtained.

(First modification)
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification to the third modification of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 to 17. The first modified example to the third modified example are modified examples in which the sensor structure of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 is replaced. The components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification to the third modification other than the sensor structure are the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the second embodiment. It is the same as the component of.

In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first modification, as shown in FIG. 15, the sensor 14 is configured to include the resistance film type touch sensor 14A instead of the capacitance type touch sensor 14F. There is. The resistance film type touch sensor 14A has the same configuration as the resistance film type touch sensor 14A (see FIG. 9) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification of the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Second modification)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the second modification, as shown in FIG. 16, the sensor 14 is configured to include a surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D instead of the capacitance type touch sensor 14F. ing. The surface acoustic wave touch sensor 14D has the same configuration as the surface acoustic wave touch sensor 14D (see FIG. 11) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fifth modification according to the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification, the same action as the action and effect obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Third modification example)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification, as shown in FIG. 17, the sensor 14 includes an infrared touch sensor 14E instead of the capacitance touch sensor 14F. .. The infrared touch sensor 14E has the same configuration as the infrared touch sensor 14E (see FIG. 12) according to the sixth modification of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

[Third Embodiment]
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 and 19.

(Rough configuration of input device 1 with biometric information authentication)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the input area 10A is composed of the print medium 20, and the input unit 10 is constructed including the print medium 20. ing. That is, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication includes a print medium 20 instead of the display unit 3 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment.

The print medium 20 is a board on which a pseudo ten-keyboard for constructing a passcode input unit is printed. As the substrate, for example, a resin substrate or a metal substrate can be practically used. On the printing medium 20, at least the contour shape of the pad and the numbers in the contour shape are printed on the substrate.

Then, in the present embodiment, the sensor 14 is arranged on the print medium 20. The sensor 14 is a capacitive touch sensor incorporating a capacitive fingerprint sensor, which has the same configuration as the sensor 14 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment. That is, the input unit 10 includes a print medium 20 and a sensor 14 that is overlapped and arranged at a position corresponding to the print medium 20.
Since the sensor 14 incorporates a capacitance type fingerprint sensor, the biometric information acquisition unit 12 is constructed using the sensor 14. The biological information acquisition unit 12 is arranged so as to overlap the input unit 10.
The components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment other than the above components are the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. It is the same as the component.

(Action effect)
According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment, the effects are the same as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. Action effect can be obtained.

Further, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment includes a print medium 20 which is a simpler structure than the display unit 3 or the display unit 31, and the input unit 10 uses the print medium 20. Since it is constructed, it can have a simple structure.
According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication configured in this way, an input unit 10 as a passcode input unit and a living body that acquires "biological information" when a "passcode" is input to the input unit 10. It can be specialized in a "passcode input device" having an information acquisition unit 12.

(First modification)
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification to the fourth modification of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 to 23. The first modified example to the fourth modified example are modified examples in which the sensor structure of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication shown in FIGS. 18 and 19 is replaced. The components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification to the fourth modification other than the sensor structure are the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment. It is the same as the component of.

In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first modification, as shown in FIG. 20, the sensor 14 includes a resistance film type touch sensor 14A and a capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B. ..
The resistive touch sensor 14A is arranged on the print medium 20 so as to overlap the print medium 20. The resistive touch sensor 14A constructs an input unit 10. On the other hand, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is overlapped on the resistance film type touch sensor 14A, that is, on the input unit 10. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B constructs a biological information acquisition unit 12.
The sensor 14 has the same configuration as the sensor 14 (see FIG. 9) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification of the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Second modification)
As shown in FIG. 21, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the second modification is provided with the sensor 14C instead of the sensor 14. The sensor 14C is constructed by combining a surface acoustic wave type touch sensor and a capacitance type fingerprint sensor.
The sensor 14C is arranged on the print medium 20 so as to overlap the print medium 20 to construct the input unit 10. Further, the sensor 14C is arranged so as to overlap the input unit 10 to construct the biological information acquisition unit 12.
The sensor 14C has the same configuration as the sensor 14C (see FIG. 11) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fourth modification of the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification, the same action as the effect obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Third modification example)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification, as shown in FIG. 22, the sensor 14 includes a surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D and a capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B. There is.
The surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D is arranged on the print medium 20 so as to overlap the print medium 20 to construct the input unit 10. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is overlapped on the surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D, that is, on the input unit 10, and constructs the biological information acquisition unit 12.
The sensor 14 has the same configuration as the sensor 14 (see FIG. 11) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third modification, the same action as the effect obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Fourth modification)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fourth modification, as shown in FIG. 23, the sensor 14 includes an infrared touch sensor 14E and a capacitance fingerprint sensor 14B.
The infrared touch sensor 14E is arranged on the print medium 20 and on the protective layer 15. The infrared touch sensor 14E constructs an input unit 10. On the other hand, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is overlapped between the print medium 20 and the protective layer 15 under the infrared type touch sensor 14E, that is, under the input unit 10. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B constructs a biological information acquisition unit 12.
The sensor 14 has the same configuration as the sensor 14 (see FIG. 12) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fourth modification, the same action as the effect obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

[Fourth Embodiment]
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 and 25.

(Rough configuration of input device 1 with biometric information authentication)
Similar to the input area 10A (see FIGS. 18 and 19) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third embodiment, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment has FIGS. 24 and 25. As shown in, the input area 10A is composed of the print medium 20. A capacitive touch sensor 14F is arranged on the print medium 20 so as to overlap the print medium 20. The capacitance type touch sensor 14F constructs an input unit 10.
Further, similarly to the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G (see FIGS. 13 and 14) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the second embodiment, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment is super It is equipped with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G is arranged under the print medium 20 so as to overlap the input unit 10. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G constructs a biological information acquisition unit 12.
That is, the sensor 14 includes the capacitance type touch sensor 14F and the ultrasonic type fingerprint sensor 14G, and is the sensor 14 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the second embodiment (FIGS. 13 and 14). It has the same structure as (see). Here, the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14G may be replaced with an optical fingerprint sensor.

The components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment other than the above components are the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment. It is the same as the component.

(Action effect)
According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fourth embodiment, the effects are the same as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third embodiment. Action effect can be obtained.

(First modification)
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification to the third modification of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 26 to 28. The first modification to the third modification are modifications in which the sensor structure of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 is replaced. The components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification to the third modification other than the sensor structure are the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the fourth embodiment. It is the same as the component of.

In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first modification, as shown in FIG. 26, the sensor 14 is configured to include the resistance film type touch sensor 14A instead of the capacitance type touch sensor 14F. There is. The resistance film type touch sensor 14A has the same configuration as the resistance film type touch sensor 14A (see FIG. 9) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification of the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fourth embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Second modification)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the second modification, as shown in FIG. 27, the sensor 14 is configured to include the surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D instead of the capacitance type touch sensor 14F. ing. The surface acoustic wave touch sensor 14D has the same configuration as the surface acoustic wave touch sensor 14D (see FIG. 11) of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fifth modification according to the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification, the same action as the action and effect obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fourth embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Third modification example)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification, as shown in FIG. 28, the sensor 14 includes an infrared touch sensor 14E instead of the capacitance touch sensor 14F. .. The infrared touch sensor 14E has the same configuration as the infrared touch sensor 14E (see FIG. 12) according to the sixth modification of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third modification, the same action as the effect obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fourth embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

[Fifth Embodiment]
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 and 30. In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment and the sixth embodiment described later, the input unit 10 is configured by using an input keyboard (input numeric keypad) as hardware. First, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

(Rough configuration of input device 1 with biometric information authentication)
As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment includes an input unit 10, a biometric information acquisition unit 12, and a control unit 13. In the present embodiment, the input unit 11 constructed including the input area 11A for displaying the "icon" is not incorporated.

The input unit 10 includes a key 21, and the keys 21 are arranged at regular intervals (pitch) in each of the X-axis direction and the Y-axis direction. On the upper surface of the key 21, a printed matter 22 representing the numbers "0" to the number "9" and the period "." Is printed.
When the input unit 10 is operated and, for example, the key 21 on which the printed object 22 of the number "1" is printed is touched and pressed, the information corresponding to the number "1" is input to the input unit 10. That is, the input unit 10 is constructed as a passcode input unit.

The biological information acquisition unit 12 is arranged on the input unit 10 so as to overlap the input unit 10. The biological information acquisition unit 12 is configured here by using the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B. More specifically, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is arranged on the upper surface of the key 21 of the input unit 10 via the printed object 22. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is arranged for each key 21. Further, the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B is connected to the control unit 13.

A protective layer 15 is arranged on the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B. The protective layer 15 is configured as a coating layer.

In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment, the input keyboard as hardware is described as an "input numeric keypad", but a "full keyboard" including a character input key, a conversion key, and the like. May be used as an input keyboard. In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication configured in this way, the "passcode" is not limited to numbers, and characters and the like can be added to the "passcode".

Further, since the biometric information authentication method is the same as the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment, the description here will be omitted.

(Action effect)
According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fifth embodiment, the effects are the same as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. Action effect can be obtained.
In particular, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment, the input unit 10 using the key 21 as the passcode input unit and the "biological information" are acquired when the "passcode" is input to the input unit 10. It is possible to specialize in a "passcode input device" having a biometric information acquisition unit 12 and the like.

(Modification example)
As shown in FIG. 31, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the modified example of the fifth embodiment replaces the printed object 22 of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fifth embodiment. It is provided with a decorative layer 10B. The decorative layer 10B is formed by decorating the back surface (or front surface) of the protective layer 15 with numbers, letters, and the like. The decorative layer 10B is formed by printing, for example. Further, the decorative layer 10B is formed by subjecting the formed decorative layer to processing such as etching and trimming.
The components other than the decorative layer 10B are the same as the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fifth embodiment.
In the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the modified example, the same action and effect as those obtained by the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the fifth embodiment can be obtained. Can be done.

[Sixth Embodiment]
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

(Rough configuration of input device 1 with biometric information authentication)
As shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, the biometric information authentication input device 1 according to the present embodiment replaces the capacitance type fingerprint sensor 14B of the biometric information authentication input device 1 according to the fifth embodiment. The biometric information acquisition unit 12 is composed of an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14H. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14H is arranged inside the key 21 for each key 21.
The components other than the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14H are the same as those of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fifth embodiment.

(Action effect)
According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the present embodiment, the same action and effect as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the fifth embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Modification example)
In the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the modified example of the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 34, instead of the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14H of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the sixth embodiment. Therefore, the biological information acquisition unit 12 is configured by using the optical fingerprint sensor 14I.
Similar to the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor 14H, the optical fingerprint sensor 14I is arranged inside the key 21 for each key 21. A plurality of minute holes (micro holes) 22H are formed in the printed object 22 arranged on the upper surface of the key 21. The microhole 22H passes the detection light emitted from the optical fingerprint sensor 14I and the detection light reflected from the "living body" and received by the optical fingerprint sensor 14I.
The components other than the optical fingerprint sensor 14I are the same as those of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the sixth embodiment.
According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the modified example configured as described above, the effects obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the sixth embodiment. It is possible to obtain the same action and effect as.

[7th Embodiment]
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 and 36. In this embodiment, "vein information" is used as "biological information". That is, instead of "fingerprint information", "finger vein information" is used for biometric authentication. This will be described in detail below.

(Rough configuration of input device 1 with biometric information authentication)
As shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the present embodiment includes an input unit 10, a biometric information acquisition unit 12, and a control unit 13. The input device 1 with biometric information authentication is provided with an input unit 11 as in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first embodiment, but the description thereof is omitted here.

The input unit 10 includes a display unit 3 and a capacitive touch sensor 14F that is overlapped and arranged on the display unit 3. An input area 10A for inputting a "passcode" is displayed on the display unit 3. If the user touches (operates) the capacitive touch sensor 14F via the protective layer 15 at the position corresponding to the input area 10A, the "passcode" can be input.

The biological information acquisition unit 12 is arranged so as to overlap the input unit 10, and includes a light emitting unit 14J and an imaging unit 144. The light emitting unit 14J is arranged under the display unit 3 and is connected to the control unit 13. As the light emitting unit 14J, for example, a near infrared light emitting diode (LED: Light Emitting Diode) that emits near infrared rays (electromagnetic waves having a wavelength of about 7 nm to 25 nm) absorbed by reduced hemoglobin in blood can be practically used. ..
The image pickup unit 144 is arranged in a peripheral portion on the protective layer 15 and is connected to the control unit 13. As the image pickup unit 144, for example, a solid-state image sensor, more specifically, a seamos sensor (CMOS sensor: Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor sensor) is used.
That is, in the biological information acquisition unit 12, when the "finger" is touched on the surface of the protective layer 15, the "finger" is transmitted and photographed by the near infrared rays using the light emitting unit 14J and the imaging unit 144, and this photographed "finger" is taken. The pattern of "finger vein" is acquired as "biological information".

The components other than the biometric information authentication unit 12 are substantially the same as the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment.

(Action effect)
According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the seventh embodiment, the effects are the same as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first embodiment. Action effect can be obtained.
Further, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication, "finger vein information", which is extremely difficult to forge and falsify, is used as "biological information", so that the security performance can be remarkably improved.

(First modification)
The input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification to the third modification of the seventh embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 37 to 39. The first modification to the third modification are modifications in which the sensor structure of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the seventh embodiment is changed. The components of the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification to the third modification other than the sensor structure are the biometric information authentication input device 1 and the biometric information acquisition unit according to the seventh embodiment. It is the same as the component of.

As shown in FIG. 37, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the first modification includes a resistive touch sensor 14A instead of the capacitive touch sensor 14F. The resistance film type touch sensor 14A has the same configuration as the resistance film type touch sensor 14A of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification of the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the first modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the seventh embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Second modification)
As shown in FIG. 38, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the second modification includes a surface acoustic wave type touch sensor 14D instead of the capacitance type touch sensor 14F. The surface acoustic wave touch sensor 14D has the same configuration as the surface acoustic wave touch sensor 14D of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the second modification, the same actions as those obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the seventh embodiment. The effect can be obtained.

(Third modification example)
As shown in FIG. 39, the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification includes an infrared touch sensor 14E instead of the capacitance touch sensor 14F.

The infrared touch sensor 14E is basically the same as the infrared touch sensor 14E of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment, and is the light emitting unit 145A and the light receiving unit 145B. It is composed including and. The light emitting unit 145A is arranged in a part of the periphery on the display unit 3 and emits near infrared rays. The light receiving unit 145B is arranged in another part around the display unit 3 and receives near infrared rays emitted from the light emitting unit 145A and near infrared rays reflected by the living body. The display unit 3 and the infrared touch sensor 14E construct an input unit 10.

On the other hand, the biological information acquisition unit 12 is arranged on the display unit 3 so as to overlap the input unit 10. The biological information acquisition unit 12 includes a light emitting unit 145A of the infrared touch sensor 14E and an imaging unit 144. That is, the light emitting unit 145A is also used in each of the biological information acquisition unit 12 and the infrared touch sensor 14E.

According to the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the third modification, the same action as the effect obtained by the input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to the seventh embodiment. The effect can be obtained.
Further, in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to the third modification, the light emitting unit 145A of the infrared touch sensor 14E and the light emitting unit 145A of the biometric information acquisition unit 12 are shared, so that the sensor structure can be easily realized. be able to. In addition, since the light emitting unit 145A is also used, it is possible to realize the miniaturization of the input device 1 with biometric information authentication.

[Other embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist thereof.

For example, in the above-described input device 1 with biometric information authentication and the biometric information authentication method according to each of the first to fourth embodiments and the seventh embodiment, the smartphone has been mainly described as an example, but the present invention has been described. Is not limited to this aspect. More specifically, the present invention can be applied to a tablet-type personal computer as a mobile terminal. Further, the present invention is applicable to, for example, an automated teller machine (ATM) in which an input screen is directly used as a passcode input unit, an operation unit, etc., not limited to a mobile terminal. Is.
Further, although the keyboard is used as the input unit 10 in the input device 1 with biometric information authentication according to each of the fifth embodiment and the sixth embodiment described above, the notebook type personal computer using the same keyboard as the input unit. The present invention is widely applicable to computers, desktop personal computers, and the like. Of course, the present invention can also be applied to an electronic dictionary having a keyboard, the above-mentioned automatic teller machine, and the like.
Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to a passcode input unit used for driving operations and door opening / closing operations in vehicles such as automobiles, railways, ships, and aircraft. The present invention can also be applied to a passcode input unit used for opening and closing doors of houses, buildings, offices, and the like.

Further, the present invention can be applied to a mouse, a mouse pad, a stylus pen and the like used as an input device of a personal computer. To explain in detail, in the case of a mouse, when a biological information acquisition unit (for example, a capacitive fingerprint sensor) is overlapped and arranged on a button (input unit) and a "passcode" is input by operating the mouse. "Fingerprint information" is acquired. Then, after the acquired "fingerprint information" is authenticated, the "passcode" is valid. The same applies to each of the mouse pad and stylus pen.

1 Input device with biometric information authentication 2 Housing 3 Display unit 4 Operation unit 5 Audio output unit 10, 11 Input unit 10A, 11A Input area 10B Decorative layer 12 Biometric information acquisition unit 13 Control unit 14 Sensor 14A Resistive film type touch sensor 14B Capacitive fingerprint sensor (Capacitive biosensor)
14C, 14D Surface Acoustic Wave Touch Sensor 14E Infrared Touch Sensor 14F Capacitive Touch Sensor 14G, 14H Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor (Ultrasonic Biosensor)
14I Optical fingerprint sensor (optical biosensor)
14J Light emitting unit 144 Imaging unit 15 Protective layer 20 Printing medium 22 Printed object

Claims (14)

The biometric information acquisition unit that acquires biometric information and
An input unit that is overlapped with the biometric information acquisition unit and that activates application software having a function different from the function of acquiring biometric information.
When the input unit is operated, the biometric information is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit, and when the biometric information is authenticated, the control unit that activates the application software and the control unit.
Input device with biometric information authentication. The application software is application software having a function of locking or unlocking the operation of a device.
The input device with biometric information authentication according to claim 1, wherein the input unit includes a passcode input unit for activating the application software. With a further display
The input device with biometric information authentication according to claim 1, wherein the input unit represents a function of the application software and includes an icon displayed on the display unit. The biometric information acquisition unit that acquires biometric information and
A passcode input unit that is arranged so as to overlap the biological information acquisition unit and that activates the first application software that has a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the device.
A display in which an icon representing the function of the second application software is displayed by starting the second application software which is overlapped with the biometric information acquisition unit and has a function different from that of the first application software. Department and
When the passcode input unit is operated, the biometric information is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit, and when the biometric information is authenticated, the first application software is started and the icon is operated. When the biometric information is acquired by the biometric information acquisition unit and the biometric information is authenticated, the control unit that activates the second application software and the control unit.
Input device with biometric information authentication. A display unit on which the input area of the input unit is displayed and
A capacitive touch sensor that is arranged so as to overlap the input area, the input unit is operated by the user's touch, and the biometric information of the user is acquired as the biometric information acquisition unit.
The input device with biometric information authentication according to claim 1. The biometric information acquisition unit is configured by using an ultrasonic biosensor or an optical biosensor.
A display unit that is overlapped with the biometric information acquisition unit and displays an input area of the input unit, and a display unit.
A touch sensor that is arranged so as to overlap the input area and the input unit is operated by the user's touch.
The input device with biometric information authentication according to claim 1. A print medium that displays the input area of the input unit, and
A capacitive touch sensor that is arranged so as to overlap the input area, the input unit is operated by the user's touch, and the biometric information of the user is acquired as the biometric information acquisition unit.
The input device with biometric information authentication according to claim 1. The biometric information acquisition unit is configured by using an ultrasonic biosensor or an optical biosensor.
A printing medium that is overlapped with the biometric information acquisition unit and displays an input area of the input unit.
A touch sensor that is arranged so as to overlap the input area and the input unit is operated by the user's touch.
The input device with biometric information authentication according to claim 1. The input unit is an input keyboard.
The input device with biometric information authentication according to claim 1, wherein the biometric information acquisition unit is a capacitance type biosensor arranged so as to overlap the input keyboard. The input unit is an input keyboard.
The input device with biometric information authentication according to claim 1, wherein the biometric information acquisition unit is configured by using an ultrasonic biometric sensor or an optical biometric sensor which is arranged so as to overlap the input keyboard. The process of operating the input section that starts the application software,
The process of acquiring the biometric information of the user when the input unit is operated, and
When the biometric information is authenticated, the process of starting the application software and
Biometric information authentication method equipped with. The step of operating the input unit is the step of operating the passcode input unit for activating the first application software having a function of locking or unlocking the operation of the device as the application software. Biometric information authentication method. Claim 12 further includes a step of developing security measures when the biometric information is not authenticated, the passcode is not authenticated by operating the passcode input unit, or either of them. The described biometric information authentication method. The step of operating the input unit is
The process of operating the passcode input unit that starts the first application software, and
After the step of operating the passcode input unit, a step of starting the second application software having a function different from that of the first application software and operating an icon representing the function of the second application software, and a step of operating the icon. The biometric information authentication method according to claim 12.

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