JP6907446B2 - How to operate the program and information processing device - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to releasing a locked state in an information processing device.

In various information processing devices such as mobile phones and smartphones, a technique for releasing a locked state in which operation is restricted has been conventionally proposed. For example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 disclose a configuration in which a locked state is released when a user picks up an information processing device.

Special Table 2015-528253 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2014-161063

From the viewpoint of preventing the use by a third party other than the authorized user of the information processing device, the success of the authentication process may be required to release the locked state. In a configuration that can selectively execute multiple types of authentication processes such as code authentication and fingerprint authentication, for example, for elderly people who are unfamiliar with the operation of information processing devices, the lock state can be released by any of the multiple types of authentication processes. It is assumed that it is difficult to grasp. In consideration of the above circumstances, a preferred aspect of the present invention is to make it possible for the user to easily grasp the authentication process for releasing the locked state.

In order to solve the above problems, a program according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a display control unit that displays an release icon on a display device, and a display control unit for releasing a locked state when the release icon is operated. A program that causes a computer to function as an authentication processing unit that executes authentication processing, and the display control unit changes the display of the release icon according to the authentication processing executed by the authentication processing unit among a plurality of types of authentication processing. Let me.

The program according to another aspect of the present invention includes a display control unit for displaying a plurality of release icons corresponding to a plurality of types of authentication processes for releasing a locked state on a display device, and among the plurality of release icons. The computer functions as an authentication processing unit that executes the authentication processing corresponding to the release icon operated by the user.

The information processing method according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention is an information processing method in which a computer displays an release icon on a display device and executes an authentication process for releasing the locked state when the release icon is operated. Therefore, the display of the release icon is changed according to the authentication process to be executed among the plurality of types of authentication processes.

In the information processing method according to another aspect of the present invention, the computer causes a display device to display a plurality of release icons corresponding to a plurality of types of authentication processes for releasing the locked state, and among the plurality of release icons. Executes the authentication process corresponding to the release icon operated by the user.

According to the present invention, the user can easily grasp the authentication process for releasing the locked state.

It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the information processing apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the functional structure of an information processing apparatus. It is a schematic diagram of a home screen. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen when the authentication processing unit executes code authentication. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen when the authentication processing unit executes fingerprint authentication. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen when the authentication processing unit executes face authentication. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process which a processing apparatus executes. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen when code authentication is executed in 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen when fingerprint authentication is executed in 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen when face recognition is executed in 2nd Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process which the processing apparatus of 3rd Embodiment executes. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen in 4th Embodiment. It is a schematic diagram of the lock screen in 5th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process which the processing apparatus of 6th Embodiment executes. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the process which the processing apparatus of 7th Embodiment executes.

<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the information processing apparatus 100 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The information processing device 100 is a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone, a smartphone, or a tablet terminal. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the information processing device 100 is realized by a computer system including a processing device 11, a storage device 12, a communication device 13, a display device 14, and an input device 15. Each element of the information processing apparatus 100 is connected to each other by a single bus or a plurality of buses. The term "device" in the present application may be read as another term such as a circuit, a device or a unit. Further, each element of the information processing apparatus 100 is composed of a single device or a plurality of devices. Some elements of the information processing apparatus 100 may be omitted.

The processing device 11 is a processor that controls the entire information processing device 100, and is composed of, for example, a single chip or a plurality of chips. The processing device 11 is composed of, for example, a central processing unit (CPU) including an interface with peripheral devices, an arithmetic unit, registers, and the like. In addition, a part or all of the functions of the processing device 11 are realized by hardware such as DSP (Digital Signal Processor), ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), PLD (Programmable Logic Device), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array). You may. The processing device 11 executes various processes in parallel or sequentially.

The storage device 12 is a recording medium that can be read by the processing device 11, and stores a plurality of programs executed by the processing device 11 and various data used by the processing device 11. The storage device 12 is composed of, for example, one or more types of storage circuits such as ROM (Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), and RAM (Random Access Memory).

The communication device 13 is a device that communicates with another device via a mobile communication network or a communication network such as the Internet. The communication device 13 is also referred to as, for example, a network device, a network controller, a network card, or a communication module. For example, a program received by the communication device 13 from the distribution server (not shown) via the communication network is stored in the storage device 12.

The display device 14 displays various images under the control of the processing device 11. For example, various display panels such as a liquid crystal display panel and an organic EL display panel are preferably used as the display device 14.

The input device 15 is a device for inputting information used by the information processing device 100. The input device 15 of the first embodiment includes an operating device 21, a fingerprint detector 22, and an imaging device 23.

The operation device 21 accepts an operation by the user. Specifically, the operation device 21 accepts an operation for inputting a code such as a number and a character and an operation for selecting an icon displayed by the display device 14. For example, a touch panel that detects contact with the display surface of the display device 14 is suitable as the operation device 21. The operation device 21 may include a plurality of controls that can be operated by the user.

The fingerprint detector 22 detects a fingerprint pattern (hereinafter referred to as "fingerprint pattern") on the user's finger. For example, a capacitive fingerprint sensor that detects a fingerprint pattern according to the amount of electric charge in the detection surface with which the user's fingers come into contact is suitable as the fingerprint detector 22.

The image pickup apparatus 23 captures an image within a predetermined range. For example, an image sensor such as a CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor) sensor or a CCD (Charge Coupled Device) sensor is used as the image pickup device 23. The image pickup apparatus 23 of the first embodiment captures an image of a user's face (hereinafter referred to as "face image").

FIG. 2 is a block diagram focusing on the function of the information processing device 100. When the processing device 11 executes the program stored in the storage device 12, a plurality of functions (motion control unit 31, display control unit 32, and authentication processing unit 33) illustrated in FIG. 2 are realized.

The operation control unit 31 controls the operation of the information processing device 100. The operation control unit 31 of the first embodiment shifts the operating state of the information processing device 100 between a normal state, a standby state, and a locked state. The normal state is, for example, a normal operating state in which various programs (application programs) can be executed in response to instructions from the user. The standby state is an operating state in which some functions of the information processing apparatus 100 are stopped in order to reduce power consumption, and may be described as a sleep state or a standby state. For example, in the standby state, the display operation by the display device 14 is stopped. The locked state is an operating state in which the operation is restricted as compared with the normal state. For example, only some of the plurality of functions that can be executed in the normal state are permitted in the locked state. In the locked state, the display operation by the display device 14 is executed.

Specifically, when a predetermined time elapses without the user operating the operation device 21 in the normal state, the operation control unit 31 shifts the operation state of the information processing device 100 from the normal state to the standby state. .. When an operation by the user is given in the standby state, the operation control unit 31 shifts the operating state of the information processing device 100 from the standby state to the locked state. When the authentication process described later succeeds in the locked state, the operation control unit 31 shifts the operating state of the information processing device 100 from the locked state to the normal state. That is, the locked state is released.

The display control unit 32 of FIG. 2 causes the display device 14 to display an image. The display control unit 32 of the first embodiment displays the home screen 40 of FIG. 3 on the display device 14 in the normal state, and displays the lock screen 50 of FIG. 4 on the display device 14 in the locked state. The home screen 40 is an image in which a plurality of icons 41 corresponding to the plurality of programs are arranged. In the normal state, the program corresponding to one icon 41 selected by the user among the plurality of icons 41 arranged on the home screen 40 is executed. The display control unit 32 causes the display device 14 to display the program execution screen.

On the other hand, the lock screen 50 is an image showing that the information processing device 100 is in the locked state. As illustrated in FIG. 4, a release icon 51 (51a, 51b or 51c) is arranged on the lock screen 50. The release icon 51 is an image (for example, a software button) for the user to instruct the release of the locked state. In addition to the release icon 51, the lock screen 50 displays, for example, a background image selected in advance by the user or an image representing the current time (not shown).

The authentication processing unit 33 of FIG. 2 executes the authentication process. The authentication process is a process for determining the legitimacy of a user (specifically, whether or not the user is a legitimate user registered in advance). Specifically, the authentication process is executed triggered by the operation of the release icon 51 by the user. If the authentication process is successful, the lock state is released, and if the authentication process fails, the lock state is not released.

The authentication processing unit 33 of the first embodiment selectively executes any one of a plurality of types of authentication processing. The authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 is selected in advance according to, for example, an instruction from the user to the operation device 21. That is, the user can select the desired authentication process. The authentication processing unit 33 of the first embodiment executes any one of three types of authentication processing: code authentication, fingerprint authentication, and face authentication. The storage device 12 stores authentication processing data indicating the authentication processing executed by the authentication processing unit 33.

Code authentication is an authentication process that uses an authentication code (for example, a passcode or password) composed of one or both of numbers and characters. Specifically, the authentication processing unit 33 collates the authentication code input by the user using the operation device 21 with the reference data registered in advance. The authentication processing unit 33 authenticates the legitimacy of the user when the authentication code entered by the user matches the registered reference data (authentication success), and when the two are different, the legitimacy of the user. Denies (authentication failure).

Fingerprint authentication is an authentication process that uses the fingerprint pattern of a user's finger. Specifically, the authentication processing unit 33 collates the fingerprint pattern detected by the fingerprint detector 22 with the reference data registered in advance by a legitimate user. The authentication processing unit 33 authenticates the legitimacy of the user when the similarity between the fingerprint pattern detected by the fingerprint detector 22 and the registered reference data exceeds a predetermined threshold value (authentication success), and the similarity is the threshold value. If it is less than, the legitimacy of the user is denied (authentication failure).

Face recognition is an authentication process that uses a user's face image. Specifically, the authentication processing unit 33 collates the face image captured by the imaging device 23 with the reference data registered in advance by the legitimate user. The authentication processing unit 33 authenticates the legitimacy of the user when the similarity between the face image captured by the imaging device 23 and the registered reference data exceeds a predetermined threshold value (authentication success), and the similarity sets the threshold value. If it falls below the limit, the legitimacy of the user is denied (authentication failure).

In the above configuration, the display control unit 32 changes the display of the unlock icon 51 on the lock screen 50 according to the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 in the locked state among the plurality of types of authentication processes. The display control unit 32 of the first embodiment displays the release icon 51 of the image content (that is, a visually recognizable form) representing the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 among the plurality of types of authentication processes on the display device 14. Let me. Specifically, an image schematically representing the information (authentication code, fingerprint pattern or face image) used in each authentication process is suitable as the release icon 51. The storage device 12 stores image data representing a plurality of release icons 51 corresponding to the plurality of types of authentication processes. The display control unit 32 reads the image data of the release icon 51 corresponding to the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 out of the plurality of image data from the storage device 12, and uses the image data to display the release icon on the lock screen 50. Place 51.

In the first embodiment, the release icon 51 corresponding to any one type of authentication process is an image schematically expressing the characteristics of the authentication process. FIG. 4 illustrates a lock screen 50 when the authentication processing unit 33 executes code authentication. Considering that the code authentication is an authentication process using an authentication code composed of numbers or characters, as illustrated in FIG. 4, a release icon 51a representing a number string is displayed on the lock screen 50.

FIG. 5 is a lock screen 50 when the authentication processing unit 33 executes fingerprint authentication. As illustrated in FIG. 5, when the authentication processing unit 33 executes fingerprint authentication, the release icon 51b schematically representing the fingerprint of the finger is displayed on the lock screen 50. Further, FIG. 6 is a lock screen 50 when the authentication processing unit 33 executes face authentication. As illustrated in FIG. 6, when the authentication processing unit 33 executes face recognition, a release icon 51c schematically representing a human face is displayed on the lock screen 50.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the contents of processing by the processing device 11. When the user operates the operating device 21 in the standby state, the process of FIG. 7 is started.

When the user operates the operation device 21 in the standby state, the operation control unit 31 shifts the operation state of the information processing device 100 from the standby state to the locked state (Sa1). The display control unit 32 causes the display device 14 to display the release icon 51 corresponding to the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 (Sa2). Specifically, the display control unit 32 stores the image data of the release icon 51 (that is, the release icon 51 of the image content representing the authentication process) corresponding to the authentication process indicated by the authentication process data stored in the storage device 12. Obtained from the device 12, the lock screen 50 including the release icon 51 is displayed on the display device 14.

The operation control unit 31 waits until the user operates the release icon 51 (Sa3: NO). When the release icon 51 is operated (Sa3: YES), the authentication processing unit 33 executes the authentication process specified by the authentication process data (Sa4). When the authentication process by the authentication processing unit 33 is successful (Sa5: YES), the operation control unit 31 shifts the operating state of the information processing device 100 from the locked state to the normal state (Sa6). That is, the locked state is released. The display control unit 32 changes the lock screen 50 to the home screen 40 (Sa7). On the other hand, when the authentication process fails (Sa5: NO), the operation control unit 31 shifts the process to step Sa3 while maintaining the operating state of the information processing device 100 in the locked state.

As described above, in the first embodiment, since the display of the release icon 51 changes according to the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 among the plurality of types of authentication processes, the authentication process for releasing the locked state Can be easily grasped by the user. In the first embodiment, in particular, since the release icon 51 of the image content representing the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 is displayed, the user can intuitively and visually perform the authentication process for releasing the locked state. It has the advantage of being able to grasp.

<Second Embodiment>
A second embodiment of the present invention will be described. For the elements whose actions or functions are the same as those in the first embodiment in each of the embodiments exemplified below, the reference numerals used in the description of the first embodiment will be diverted and detailed description of each will be omitted as appropriate.

In the first embodiment, the release icon 51 of the image content representing the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 is displayed on the display device 14. In the second embodiment, the release icon 51 is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33. The display mode means the properties of an image that can be visually discriminated (specifically, the appearance other than the displayed content). For example, hue (hue), saturation or lightness (gradation), which are three attributes of color, are typical examples of display modes. Elements such as the size or position of the release icon 51 are also included in the concept of display mode.

FIG. 8 is a display example of the release icon 51 when the authentication processing unit 33 executes code authentication, and FIG. 9 is a display example of the release icon 51 when the authentication processing unit 33 executes fingerprint authentication. FIG. 10 is a display example of the release icon 51 when the authentication processing unit 33 executes face authentication. As illustrated in FIGS. 8 to 10, in the second embodiment, the display mode of the release icon 51 changes according to the type of the authentication process. Specifically, in step Sa2 of the processes illustrated in FIG. 7, the display control unit 32 causes the display device 14 to display the release icon 51 in a display mode corresponding to the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33. The relationship between the type of authentication process and the display mode is set in advance by the user, for example, by operating the operation device 21. On the other hand, the image content (shape of the figure) of the release icon 51 itself is common regardless of the type of authentication processing.

The same effect as that of the first embodiment is realized in the second embodiment. Further, in the second embodiment, the release icon 51 is displayed in a display mode corresponding to the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 among the plurality of types of authentication processes. Therefore, there is an advantage that the user can intuitively and visually grasp the authentication process for releasing the locked state. According to the configuration in which the image content of the release icon 51 is shared regardless of the type of authentication process, there is an advantage that a third party cannot specify the type of authentication process required for releasing the locked state.

In the above description, the image content of the release icon 51 is common regardless of the type of the authentication process, but the image content of the release icon 51 may be changed according to the type of the authentication process. That is, even if the configuration of the first embodiment that changes the image content of the release icon 51 according to the authentication process and the configuration of the second embodiment that changes the display mode of the release icon 51 according to the authentication process are combined. good. The configuration of the first embodiment in which the image content of the release icon 51 is changed according to the authentication process and the configuration of the second embodiment in which the display mode of the release icon 51 is changed according to the authentication process are the configuration of the release icon 51. Is included as a configuration that changes the display of the icon according to the authentication process.

<Third Embodiment>
A third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The information processing device 100 of the third embodiment includes an operation control unit 31, a display control unit 32, and an authentication processing unit 33, as in the first embodiment (FIG. 2). The operation control unit 31 controls the overall operation (for example, switching of the operation state) of the information processing device 100. The display control unit 32 causes the display device 14 to display an image. Specifically, the display control unit 32 displays the lock screen 50 on the display device 14 in the locked state, and displays the home screen 40 on the display device 14 in the normal state. The authentication processing unit 33 selectively executes any one of a plurality of types of authentication processes. The authentication processing unit 33 of the third embodiment executes any one of three types of authentication processing of code authentication, fingerprint authentication, and face authentication, as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a schematic view of the lock screen 50 according to the third embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 11, the display control unit 32 of the third embodiment displays a lock screen 50 including a plurality of release icons 51 (51a, 51b and 51c) corresponding to a plurality of types of authentication processes on the display device 14. Display it. Specifically, the release icon 51 corresponding to each authentication process is an image representing the authentication process (for example, an image schematically expressing the characteristics of the authentication process) as in the first embodiment. For example, the release icon 51a corresponding to code authentication is an image representing an array of a plurality of numbers. Further, the release icon 51b corresponding to fingerprint recognition is an image schematically representing the fingerprint of a finger, and the release icon 51c corresponding to face recognition is an image schematically representing a human face.

By operating the operation device 21, the user can select the release icon 51 corresponding to the desired authentication process from the plurality of release icons 51 on the lock screen 50. The authentication processing unit 33 of the third embodiment executes the authentication process corresponding to the release icon 51 operated by the user among the plurality of release icons 51 on the lock screen 50. For example, when the user selects the release icon 51a in FIG. 11, the authentication processing unit 33 executes code authentication.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the contents of the processing executed by the processing device 11 of the third embodiment. When the user operates the operation device 21 in the standby state, the process of FIG. 12 is started.

When the user operates the operation device 21 in the standby state, the operation control unit 31 shifts the operation state of the information processing device 100 from the standby state to the locked state (Sb1). The display control unit 32 causes the display device 14 to display a plurality of release icons 51 corresponding to the plurality of types of authentication processes (Sb2). Specifically, the display control unit 32 uses the image data of each release icon 51 acquired from the storage device 12 to display the lock screen 50 including the plurality of release icons 51 on the display device 14.

The operation control unit 31 waits until the user operates any of the plurality of release icons 51 (Sb3: NO). When the user operates any of the release icons 51 (Sb3: YES), the authentication processing unit 33 executes the authentication process corresponding to one release icon 51 operated by the user (Sb4). When the authentication process by the authentication processing unit 33 is successful (Sb5: YES), the operation control unit 31 shifts the operating state of the information processing device 100 from the locked state to the normal state (Sb6), and the display control unit 32 locks. The screen 50 is changed to the home screen 40 (Sb7). On the other hand, when the authentication process fails (Sb5: YES), the operation control unit 31 shifts the process to step Sb3 while maintaining the operating state of the information processing device 100 in the locked state.

As described above, in the third embodiment, a plurality of release icons 51 corresponding to the plurality of types of authentication processes are displayed on the display device 14, and among the plurality of release icons 51, the release icon 51 operated by the user is displayed. The corresponding authentication process is executed. Therefore, there is an advantage that the user can easily grasp the authentication process for releasing the locked state.

<Fourth Embodiment>
FIG. 13 is a schematic view of the lock screen 50 displayed on the display device 14 in the locked state in the fourth embodiment. As illustrated in FIG. 13, a plurality of release icons 51 (51a, 51b and 51c) corresponding to a plurality of types of authentication processes are arranged on the lock screen 50 of the fourth embodiment as in the third embodiment. Will be done.

Each of the plurality of types of authentication processes in the fourth embodiment is classified as valid or invalid. The effective authentication process is an authentication process that can be executed by the authentication processing unit 33. For example, the authentication process permitted in advance by the user is a valid authentication process. On the other hand, the invalid authentication process is an authentication process whose execution is restricted by the authentication processing unit 33. For example, an authentication process prohibited by the user in advance or an authentication process in which reference data for verification is not registered (that is, an authentication process that cannot be executed by the authentication processing unit 33) is an invalid authentication process. As illustrated in FIG. 13, the display control unit 32 of the fourth embodiment differs in the display mode of the release icon 51 for the valid authentication process and the invalid authentication process among the plurality of types of authentication processes.

Specifically, the display control unit 32 displays each cancellation icon 51 of the valid authentication process in a normal display mode, while the invalid authentication process cancellation icon 51 is designated as a valid authentication process cancellation icon 51. It is displayed in a display mode that is visually inconspicuous in comparison. For example, the invalid authentication processing cancellation icon 51 is displayed in a display color (for example, grayout display) meaning that the user cannot select it. Note that FIG. 13 illustrates the lock screen 50 when face recognition is invalid. In other words, the valid authentication process cancellation icon 51 is highlighted as compared to the invalid authentication process cancellation icon 51.

The point that the authentication processing unit 33 executes the authentication process corresponding to the release icon 51 selected by the user among the plurality of release icons 51 is the same as that of the third embodiment. Therefore, the same effect as that of the third embodiment is realized in the fourth embodiment. Further, in the fourth embodiment, since the display mode of the release icon 51 is different between the valid authentication process and the invalid authentication process, the user can effectively select the authentication process among a plurality of types of authentication processes. It has the advantage of being easily grasped.

<Fifth Embodiment>
FIG. 14 is a schematic view of the lock screen 50 displayed on the display device 14 in the locked state in the fifth embodiment. In the fifth embodiment as well as in the fourth embodiment, each of the plurality of types of authentication processes is classified into either valid or invalid.

The display control unit 32 of the fifth embodiment displays the release icon 51 corresponding to the effective authentication process among the plurality of types of authentication processes on the lock screen 50. On the other hand, the release icon 51 corresponding to the invalid authentication process among the plurality of types of authentication processes is not displayed on the lock screen 50. For example, in a state where code authentication and fingerprint authentication are enabled and face authentication is disabled, the release icon 51a corresponding to code authentication and the release icon 51b corresponding to fingerprint authentication are locked as illustrated in FIG. The release icon 51c, which is arranged on the screen 50 and corresponds to face recognition, is not displayed. As understood from the above description, when a plurality of types of authentication processes are valid, a plurality of release icons 51 are displayed on the display device 14. That is, in the fifth embodiment, the number of release icons 51 displayed on the display device 14 is variable.

The same effect as that of the third embodiment is realized in the fifth embodiment. Further, in the fifth embodiment, the cancellation icon 51 is not displayed on the display device 14 for the invalid authentication process among the plurality of types of authentication processes. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the user mistakenly selects an invalid authentication process.

<Sixth Embodiment>
A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the sixth embodiment, as in the third embodiment, a plurality of release icons 51 corresponding to the plurality of types of authentication processes are displayed on the lock screen 50. The authentication processing unit 33 executes the authentication process corresponding to the release icon 51 selected by the user among the plurality of release icons 51.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the process executed by the processing device 11 of the sixth embodiment. In the sixth embodiment, the procedure (Sb1 to Sb6) from the locked state to the normal state by the authentication process corresponding to the release icon 51 selected by the user is the same as that in the third embodiment. Therefore, the same effect as that of the third embodiment is realized in the sixth embodiment.

When the operating state of the information processing device 100 transitions to the normal state, the operation control unit 31 of the sixth embodiment determines the information processing device 100 after the lock state is released, depending on the type of authentication processing executed by the authentication processing unit 33. Set the operation mode of (Sc1). Specifically, when the authentication processing unit 33 executes code authentication, the operation control unit 31 sets the operation mode of the information processing device 100 to the normal mode, and the authentication processing unit 33 performs fingerprint authentication or face authentication. When executed, the operation mode of the information processing apparatus 100 is set to the manner mode. The manner mode is an operation mode in which the reproduction of various sounds such as ringtones is restricted. The normal mode is an operation mode in which operations restricted by the manner mode are permitted. When the operation control unit 31 sets the operation mode (Sc1), the display control unit 32 displays the home screen 40 on the display device 14 (Sb7). The relationship between the type of authentication process and the operation mode is not limited to the above examples.

As described above, in the sixth embodiment, the operation mode after the lock state is released is set according to the type of the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33. That is, the operation of selecting any of the plurality of release icons 51 by the user corresponds to the procedure of selecting the operation mode of the information processing apparatus 100. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the load for the user to select the operation mode as compared with the configuration in which the user needs to select the operation mode separately from the operation for selecting the release icon 51. be.

In the above description, the normal mode and the manner mode have been illustrated, but the types of operation modes that can be switched according to the authentication process are not limited to the above examples. Specifically, one of the normal mode, the senior mode, and the kids mode may be selected according to the type of authentication processing. For example, when code authentication is executed, it is set to normal mode, when fingerprint authentication is executed, it is set to senior mode, and when face authentication is executed, it is set to kids mode. The senior mode is, for example, an operation mode suitable for elderly people, in which characters displayed on the display device 14 are enlarged as compared with the normal mode, and guidance for each function of the information processing device 100 is displayed. On the other hand, the kids mode is an operation mode suitable for children, in which some functions of the information processing apparatus 100 are restricted or access to a specific website is restricted.

Further, in a multi-user environment in which a plurality of users (for example, user A and user B) share the information processing device 100, any one of a plurality of operation modes corresponding to each of the plurality of users is used as the type of authentication processing. It may be set accordingly. For example, when code authentication is executed, the operation mode is set for user A after the lock state is released, and when fingerprint authentication is executed, the operation mode for user B is set after the lock state is released. Is set to.

<7th Embodiment>
A seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the seventh embodiment, as in the third embodiment, a plurality of release icons 51 corresponding to the plurality of types of authentication processes are displayed on the lock screen 50. The authentication processing unit 33 executes the authentication process corresponding to the release icon 51 selected by the user among the plurality of release icons 51.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the contents of the processing executed by the processing device 11 of the seventh embodiment. In the seventh embodiment, the procedure (Sb1 to Sb6) from the locked state to the normal state by the authentication process corresponding to the release icon 51 selected by the user is the same as that in the third embodiment. Therefore, the same effect as that of the third embodiment is realized in the seventh embodiment.

When the operating state of the information processing device 100 transitions to the normal state, the operation control unit 31 of the seventh embodiment activates a program corresponding to the authentication process executed by the authentication processing unit 33 (Sc2). That is, the program to be started after the lock state is released changes according to the type of authentication processing executed by the authentication processing unit 33. Specifically, when the authentication processing unit 33 executes code authentication, the operation control unit 31 activates a program for capturing an image by the image pickup device 23. Further, when the authentication processing unit 33 executes fingerprint authentication, the operation control unit 31 activates a program for sending and receiving e-mails using the communication device 13, and the authentication processing unit 33 executes face authentication. If so, start the program for editing the user's schedule. The relationship between the type of authentication process and the program is not limited to the above examples. The relationship between the type of authentication process and the program may be changed according to the instruction from the user.

As described above, in the seventh embodiment, the program corresponding to the type of authentication processing executed by the authentication processing unit 33 is started after the lock state is released. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the load for the user to select the program as compared with the configuration in which the user selects the program after the lock state is released by the authentication process.

<Modification example>
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments exemplified above. A specific mode of modification is illustrated below. Two or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples may be merged.

(1) The display contents and display modes of the release icons 51 (51a, 51b, 51c) are not limited to the examples in each of the above-mentioned forms. For example, a large release icon 51 may be displayed in each of the plurality of areas obtained by dividing the lock screen 50. Further, a moving image (animation) according to the type of authentication processing may be displayed as the release icon 51, or the release icon 51 may be color-coded.

(2) In each of the above-described forms, three types of authentication processes, code authentication, fingerprint authentication, and face authentication, have been exemplified, but the types of authentication processes are not limited to the above examples. For example, iris authentication that collates the iris pattern acquired from the user with the pre-registered reference data, or collates the locus pattern of the point where the user touches the display surface with the pre-registered reference data. Any known authentication process such as pattern authentication is used.

(3) In each of the above-described forms, a portable information terminal such as a mobile phone or a smartphone is exemplified as the information processing device 100, but the specific form of the information processing device 100 is arbitrary, and examples of each of the above-mentioned forms are exemplified. Not limited to. For example, a portable or stationary personal computer may be used as the information processing device 100.

(4) In the flowchart illustrated in each of the above-described embodiments, the order of each step may be changed. That is, the order of each treatment in the preferred embodiment of the present invention is not limited to a specific order.

(5) Each function illustrated in FIG. 2 is realized by any combination of hardware and software. Further, each function may be realized by a single device, or may be realized by two or more devices configured as separate bodies from each other.

(6) The programs exemplified in each of the above-described forms are instructions, instruction sets, codes, code segments, regardless of whether they are called software, firmware, middleware, microcode or hardware description language, or by other names. It should be broadly interpreted to mean program code, subprograms, software modules, applications, software applications, software packages, routines, subroutines, objects, executable files, execution threads, procedures or functions, etc.

Further, software, instructions, and the like may be transmitted and received via a transmission medium. For example, the software uses wired technology such as coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair and digital subscriber line (DSL) and / or wireless technology such as infrared, wireless and microwave to websites, servers, or other When transmitted from a remote source, these wired and / or wireless technologies are included within the definition of transmission medium.

(7) Each aspect / embodiment described in the present specification includes LTE (Long Term Evolution), LTE-A (LTE-Advanced), SUPER 3G, IMT-Advanced, 4G, 5G, FRA (Future Radio Access), and the like. W-CDMA®, GSM®, CDMA2000, UMB (Ultra Mobile Broadband), IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi), LTE 802.16 (WiMAX), LTE 802.20, UWB (Ultra-Ultra- It may be applied to WideBand), Bluetooth®, other systems that utilize suitable systems and / or next-generation systems that are extended based on them.

(8) The input / output information and the like may be stored in a specific location (for example, a memory) or may be managed by a management table. Input / output information and the like can be overwritten, updated, or added. The output information and the like may be deleted. The input information or the like may be transmitted to another device.

(9) Judgment may be performed by a value represented by 1 bit (0 or 1), may be performed by a boolean value (Boolean: true or false), or a comparison of numerical values (for example). , Comparison with a predetermined value).

(10) Each aspect / embodiment described in the present specification may be used alone, in combination, or may be switched according to the execution.

(11) The information, signals, etc. described herein may be represented using any of a variety of different techniques. For example, data, instructions, commands, information, signals, bits, symbols, chips, etc. that may be referred to throughout the above description are voltages, currents, electromagnetic waves, magnetic fields or magnetic particles, light fields or photons, or any of these. It may be represented by a combination of.

(12) The terms "system" and "network" used herein are used interchangeably.

(13) The information, parameters, etc. described in the present specification may be represented by an absolute value, a relative value from a predetermined value, or another corresponding information. good. For example, the radio resource may be indexed.

(14) A mobile station is suitable as the information processing device 100 in each of the above-described modes. Mobile stations can be used by those skilled in the art as subscriber stations, mobile units, subscriber units, wireless units, remote units, mobile devices, wireless devices, wireless communication devices, remote devices, mobile subscriber stations, access terminals, mobile terminals, wireless. It may also be referred to as a terminal, remote terminal, handset, user agent, mobile client, client, or some other suitable term.

(15) The terms "connected", "coupled", or any variation thereof, mean any direct or indirect connection or connection between two or more elements. And can include the presence of one or more intermediate elements between two elements that are "connected" or "combined" to each other. The connection or connection between the elements may be physical, logical, or a combination thereof. As used herein, the two elements are by using one or more wires, cables and / or printed electrical connections, and, as some non-limiting and non-comprehensive examples, radio frequencies. By using electromagnetic energies such as electromagnetic energies with wavelengths in the region, microwave region and light (both visible and invisible) regions, they can be considered to be "connected" or "coupled" to each other.

(16) In each of the above-described embodiments, recording circuits such as ROM and RAM are exemplified as the storage device 12, but flexible discs, optical magnetic discs (for example, compact discs, digital versatile discs, Blu-ray (registered trademark) discs) ), Smart cards, flash memory devices (eg cards, sticks, key drives), CD-ROMs (Compact Disc-ROMs), registers, removable disks, hard disks, floppy (registered trademark) disks, magnetic strips, databases, servers, etc. Is a suitable storage medium for. The program may also be transmitted via a telecommunication line.

(17) In the whole of the present application, if articles are added by translation, for example a, an and the in English, unless the context clearly indicates that these articles are not. Including multiple.

(18) It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein. The present invention can be implemented as modifications and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, which is determined based on the description of the claims. Therefore, the description herein is for illustrative purposes only and has no limiting implications for the present invention. In addition, a plurality of aspects selected from the aspects illustrated in the present specification may be combined.

100 ... Information processing device, 11 ... Processing device, 12 ... Storage device, 13 ... Communication device, 14 ... Display device, 15 ... Input device, 21 ... Operation device, 22 ... Fingerprint detector, 23 ... Imaging device, 31 ... Operation Control unit, 32 ... Display control unit, 33 ... Authentication processing unit, 40 ... Home screen, 41 ... Icon, 50 ... Lock screen, 51, 51a, 51b, 51c ... Release icon.

Claims (6)

A display control unit that displays multiple unlock icons corresponding to multiple types of authentication processes for unlocking the locked state on the display device.
An authentication processing unit that executes an authentication process corresponding to the release icon operated by the user among the plurality of release icons , and an authentication processing unit that executes the authentication process.
An operation control unit that sets an operation mode after the lock state is released by the authentication process according to the type of authentication process executed by the authentication process unit.
A program that makes a computer work as. The program according to claim 1, wherein the operation mode is a normal mode or a manner mode. The program according to claim 1, wherein the operation mode is an operation mode corresponding to each of a plurality of users. The display control unit makes the display mode of the release icon different between the valid authentication process and the invalid authentication process among the plurality of types of authentication processes.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The display control unit displays the release icon corresponding to the valid authentication process among the plurality of types of authentication processes, and does not display the release icon for the invalid authentication process among the plurality of types of authentication processes.
The program according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Information processing device
Display multiple unlock icons corresponding to each of the multiple types of authentication processes for unlocking the locked state on the display device.
The authentication process corresponding to the release icon operated by the user among the plurality of release icons is executed, and the authentication process is executed.
The operation mode after the lock state is released by the authentication process is set according to the type of the authentication process.
How to operate the information processing device.

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