JP7050471B2 - Information processing system - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an information processing system including a reading device for reading a medium containing personal information such as an identification card and an information processing device for controlling the reading device.

In recent years, a system that uses an ID card with a name, address, date of birth, gender, face photo, and an identification number (ID number) for the user organization (for example, a bank or local government) has been used on the face of the card. It is becoming more and more often done. Further, many cards such as those described in Patent Document 1 in which an IC (integrated circuit) chip is mounted on an ID card and the information equivalent to the information on the face of the ticket is provided as electronic information are also used.

Among them, when the ID card can be used as a public identification card, it is used as an identification card at the time of service registration of a third party user group such as a rental shop or a sports club other than the user group, and further. The ID card may be left as an image as proof of identification at the third party user group.

JP-A-2002-304600 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-0740888

However, in the ID card issued by the user group, it may be prohibited to acquire and store the ID number contained in the face of the ID card and the IC chip except for the work related to the user group.

In this case, when the third party user group captures the image of the ID card, the ID number portion on the ID card is masked in advance and then read, or the ID card is used as an identification card. In some cases, it was not available. In addition, the user who presents the ID card is also worried that the ID number on the ID card will be inadvertently acquired and stored by the third party user group, and that information will not be leaked. In some cases, it could not be easily used as a proof. (Patent Document 1)

Further, even if the ID number portion on the ID card is masked and output, there is a risk of information leakage as long as the information on the ID card is stored. (Patent Document 2)

The present invention provides a technique for limiting the acquisition of personal information when reading an image of a medium containing personal information. For example, when performing identification of an individual using a medium containing personal information (for example, an ID card in which an ID number for identifying an individual is held on the face of an ID card or an IC chip in the ID card). Provided is an information processing system that can be used without unnecessary acquisition and storage of an ID number.

The information processing system of the present invention
An information processing system including an image reading device that reads an image of a medium and an information processing device that is connected to the image reading device and acquires a medium image read by the image reading device.
The image reader is
An image reading means for reading an image on a medium,
An information specifying means for identifying personal information from the characteristics of a character string detected based on a character recognition process from a medium image read by the image reading means.
An information deleting means for deleting personal information specified by the information specifying means from the medium image, and an information deleting means.
An information writing means for writing information on the medium image is provided.
The information processing device is
When the information specifying means identifies the personal information in the medium image, the setting of whether or not the identification is displayed on the screen of the information processing apparatus, and the information deletion in which the information deleting means deletes the personal information. A processing setting means for setting processing by additional information including a character string or a symbol for writing on the area is provided.
The image reader is
Based on the setting information of the processing setting means acquired from the information processing apparatus, the additional information is written on the information deletion area of the medium image before being transmitted to the information processing apparatus, and the information writing means writes the additional information. It is characterized in that the medium image in which the information is written is transmitted to the information processing apparatus.

In addition, the above information processing system
It has a reference image storage means for storing a medium image previously read by the image reading means as a reference image, and the type discrimination means discriminates by comparing with a layout of an image stored by the reference image storage means. It is characterized by.

In addition, the above information processing system
The type discrimination means is characterized in that it discriminates by comparing with the layout of an image transmitted from the information processing apparatus.

In addition, the above information processing system
The reference image storage means is characterized in that an image transmitted from the information processing apparatus is stored as a reference image.

In addition, the above information processing system
It is characterized by having a deletion position determining means for determining a position to be deleted from a medium image from the personal information specified by the information specifying means.

According to the present invention, it is possible to realize a mechanism capable of restricting the acquisition of personal information when reading an image of a medium containing personal information. For example, since the ID number contained in the face of the ID card and the IC chip in the ID card is not acquired or stored, the third party user group presenting the ID card and the user presenting the ID card can feel at ease. The ID card can be used as an identification card.

The schematic diagram of the image reading apparatus which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The block diagram of the control unit of the image reader of FIG. The device connection diagram which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The hardware block diagram of the personal computer which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The software block diagram which operates on the personal computer which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The processing block diagram of the form data processing unit which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The conceptual diagram of the personal ID card which describes the personal ID number which concerns on 1st Embodiment. A registration certificate that does not include the personal ID number according to the first embodiment. A reading setting dialog according to the first embodiment. ID number recognition setting dialog according to the first embodiment. A processing setting dialog at the time of ID number recognition according to the first embodiment. The flow chart of the form creation job of the external device which concerns on 1st Embodiment. A continuation warning dialog according to the first embodiment. The flow chart of the form creation job of the image reading apparatus A which concerns on 1st Embodiment. Form data image according to the first embodiment. Form data image according to the first embodiment. Form data image according to the first embodiment. Form type setting dialog according to the first embodiment. Form coordinate setting dialog according to the first embodiment. Form deletion setting dialog according to the first embodiment. Another embodiment of the form coordinate setting dialog according to the first embodiment. Another embodiment of the form coordinate setting dialog according to the first embodiment. Another embodiment of the form coordinate setting dialog according to the first embodiment. Another embodiment of the read setting dialog according to the first embodiment. Administrator setting dialog according to the first embodiment.

In the following embodiments, a personal ID number will be described as a number for identifying an individual, and a personal ID card will be used as a medium containing the number for identifying an individual. Further, in the following embodiment, a case where a personal ID card issued by a predetermined user group is used in the form input system of a third party user group will be described.

(First Embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an image reader A according to an embodiment of the present invention.

<Configuration of image reader>
The image reading device A is a device that transports one or a plurality of transport media S loaded on the mounting table 1 one by one into the device by a route RT, reads the image, and discharges the image to the discharge tray 2.

The transport medium S to be read is, for example, a sheet of OA paper, a check, a check, a card, or the like, and may be a thick sheet or a thin sheet. Examples of cards include insurance cards, driver's licenses, credit cards and the like.

The transport medium S also includes a booklet such as a passport. When targeting a booklet, a bag-shaped holder can be used. By accommodating the booklet in the spread state in the holder and placing it on the mounting table 1, the booklet is conveyed together with the holder and the image can be read.

A first transport unit 10 is provided as a feed mechanism for feeding the transport medium S along the route RT. In the case of the present embodiment, the first transport unit 10 includes a feed roller 11 and a separation roller 12 arranged to face the feed roller 11, and sequentially transfers the transport media S on the mounting table 1 in the transport direction D1. Transport.

The driving force is transmitted to the feed roller 11 from the drive unit 3 such as a motor via the transmission unit 5, and is rotationally driven in the direction of the arrow in the figure (the positive direction in which the transfer medium S is conveyed along the path RT). The transmission unit 5 is, for example, an electromagnetic clutch, and the driving force from the driving unit 3 to the feed roller 11 is interrupted.

In the present embodiment, the transmission unit 5 that connects the drive unit 3 and the feed roller 11 is in a state in which the drive force is transmitted in a normal state, and cuts off the drive force in the case of reverse feed of the transport medium S. When the transmission of the driving force is cut off by the transmission unit 5, the feed roller 11 is in a state where it can freely rotate. It should be noted that such a transmission unit 5 may not be provided when the feed roller 11 is driven in only one direction.

The separation roller 12 arranged to face the feed roller 11 is a roller for separating the transport media S one by one, and is in pressure contact with the feed roller 11 at a constant pressure. In order to secure this pressure contact state, the separation roller 12 is provided so as to be swingable and is configured to be urged to the feed roller 11.

The separation roller 12 is rotationally driven in the direction of the solid arrow (the direction opposite to the forward direction of the feed roller 11) by transmitting the driving force from the drive unit 3 via the torque limiter 12a.

Since the torque limiter 12a regulates the transmission of the driving force of the separation roller 12, when the separation roller 12 is in contact with the feed roller 11, it rotates in the direction (direction of the broken arrow arrow) that accompanies the feed roller 11. As a result, when a plurality of transport media S are transported to the pressure contact portion between the feed roller 11 and the separation roller 12, two or more transport media S are dammed so as not to be transported downstream, leaving one. ..

In the present embodiment, the separation roller 12 and the feed roller 11 form a separation mechanism, but such a separation mechanism does not necessarily have to be provided, and the transport media S are sequentially fed to the path RT one by one. It may be a feeding mechanism. Further, when the separation mechanism is provided, instead of the configuration such as the separation roller 121, a separation pad that applies a frictional force to the transport medium S is pressed against the feed roller 11 to have the same separation work. You may.

The second transport unit 20 as a transport mechanism on the downstream side in the transport direction of the first transport unit 10 includes a drive roller 21 and a driven roller 22 driven by the drive roller 21, and has been transported from the first transport unit 10. The transport medium S is transported to the downstream side thereof. A driving force is transmitted to the drive roller 21 from a drive unit 4 such as a motor, and is rotationally driven in the direction of the arrow in the figure.

The driven roller 22 is in pressure contact with the drive roller 21 at a constant pressure and is brought around to the drive roller 21. The driven roller 22 may be configured to be urged to the drive roller 21 by an urging unit (not shown) such as a spring.

The third transport unit 30 located on the downstream side in the transport direction from the second transport unit 30 includes a drive roller 31 and a driven roller 32 that judos the drive roller 31, and has been transported from the second transport unit 20. The transport medium S is transported to the discharge tray 2.

That is, the third transport unit 30 functions as a discharge mechanism. A driving force is transmitted to the drive roller 31 from a drive unit 4 such as a motor, and is rotationally driven in the direction of the arrow in the figure. The driven roller 32 is pressed against the drive roller 31 at a constant pressure and is brought to the drive roller 31. The driven roller 32 may be configured to be urged to the drive roller 31 by an urging unit (not shown) such as a spring.

Here, in the image reading device A of the present embodiment, since the image is read by the image reading unit 70 arranged between the second transport unit 20 and the third transport unit 30, the second transport unit 20 and the second transport unit 20 are used. 3 The transport unit 30 transports the transport medium S at a constant speed.

By always setting the transport speed to be equal to or higher than the transport speed of the first transport unit 10, it is possible to reliably avoid a situation in which the succeeding transport medium S catches up with the preceding transport medium S. For example, in the present embodiment, the transfer speed of the transfer medium S by the second transfer unit 20 and the third transfer unit 30 is controlled so as to be faster than the transfer speed of the transfer medium S by the first transfer unit 10. bottom.

Even when the transport speed of the transport medium S by the second transport unit 20 and the third transport unit 30 and the transport speed of the transport medium S by the first transport unit 10 are the same conditions, the drive unit 3 is controlled. It is also possible to form a minimum distance between the preceding transport medium S and the succeeding transport medium S by intermittently shifting the feed start timing of the succeeding transport medium S.

When the double feed detection sensor 40 arranged between the first transport unit 10 and the second transport unit 20 has the transport media S such as paper in close contact with each other due to static electricity or the like and has passed through the first transport unit 10 ( That is, it is an example of a detection sensor (a sensor that detects the behavior and state of the sheet) for detecting this in the case of a double feed state in which the sheets are carried in an overlapping manner.

Various types of double feed detection sensors 40 can be used, but in the case of the present embodiment, they are ultrasonic sensors, which are provided with an ultrasonic wave transmitting unit 41 and a receiving unit 42 thereof, and are a transport medium such as paper. The double feed is detected on the principle that the amount of attenuation of the ultrasonic waves passing through the transport medium S is different between the case where S is double-fed and the case where S is transported one by one.

The medium detection sensor 50 arranged on the downstream side in the transport direction from the double feed detection sensor 40 is on the upstream side of the second transport unit 20 and on the upstream side arranged on the downstream side of the first transport unit 10. It is an example as a detection sensor (sensor for detecting the behavior and state of a sheet), and the position of the transport medium S transported by the first transport unit 10, specifically, the position of the transport medium S at the detection position of the medium detection sensor 50. Detects whether the end has reached or passed.

Various media detection sensors 50 can be used, but in the case of the present embodiment, the medium detection sensor 50 is an optical sensor, includes a light emitting unit 51 and a light receiving unit 52 thereof, and receives light by reaching or passing through the transport medium S. The transport medium S is detected on the principle that the intensity (light receiving amount) changes.

In the case of the present embodiment, when the tip of the transport medium S is detected by the medium detection sensor 50, the above medium is such that the transport medium S reaches a position where double feed can be detected by the double feed detection sensor 40. The detection sensor 50 is provided on the downstream side of the double feed detection sensor 40 in the vicinity of the detection sensor 50.

The medium detection sensor 50 is not limited to the above optical sensor, and for example, a sensor (image sensor or the like) capable of detecting the end of the transport medium S may be used, or a lever type sensor protruding to the path RT may be used. It may be a sensor.

The medium detection sensor 60, which is different from the medium detection sensor 50, is an example as a detection sensor on the downstream side arranged on the upstream side of the image reading unit 70 and on the downstream side of the second transport unit 20. The position of the transport medium S transported by the unit 20 is detected.

Various media detection sensors 60 can be used, but in the case of the present embodiment, it is an optical sensor like the medium detection sensor 50, and includes a light emitting unit 61 and a light receiving unit 62, and is a transport medium S. The transport medium S is detected on the principle that the light receiving intensity (light receiving amount) changes depending on the arrival or passage.

In the present embodiment, the medium detection sensors 50 and 60 are arranged on the upstream side and the downstream side of the second transport unit 20 in the transport direction, respectively, but only one of them may be used.

The image reading unit 70 located on the downstream side of the medium detection sensor 60 is, for example, optically scanned, converted into an electric signal and read as image data, and has a light source such as an LED, an image sensor, and a lens array inside. Etc. are provided.

In the case of the present embodiment, the image reading units 70 are arranged one by one on both sides of the path RT, and read the front and back surfaces of the transport medium S. One may be arranged only on one side of the path RT, and only one side of the transport medium S may be read.

Further, in the present embodiment, the image reading units 70 are arranged facing each other on both sides of the path RT, but for example, they may be arranged at intervals in the direction of the path RT.

The control unit 8 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the control unit 8 of the image reading device A.

The control unit 8 includes a CPU 81, a storage unit 82, an operation unit 83, a communication unit 84, an interface unit 85, an image memory 89, and a form processing unit 90. The CPU 81 controls the entire image reading device A by executing the program stored in the storage unit 82. The storage unit 82 is composed of, for example, a RAM, a ROM, or the like. The operation unit 83 is composed of, for example, a switch, a touch panel, or the like, and receives an operation from an operator.

The communication unit 84 is an interface for performing information communication with an external device. When a PC (personal computer) is assumed as the external device, the communication unit 84 may include, for example, a USB interface or a SCSI interface. Further, in addition to such a wired communication interface, the communication unit 84 may be used as a wireless communication interface, and may be provided with both wired communication and wireless communication interfaces.

The interface unit 85 is an I / O interface that inputs / outputs data to / from the actuator 86 and the sensor 87. The actuator 86 includes a drive unit 3, a drive unit 4, a transmission unit 5, and the like. The sensor 87 includes a double feed detection sensor 40, medium detection sensors 50 and 60, an image reading unit 70, and the like.

The image memory 89 stores the image data read by the sensor 87.

The form processing unit 90 performs OCR processing described later from the image data stored in the image memory 89, recognizes the type of the form, and adds information to the image data.

The basic operation of the image reader A will be described. When the control unit 8 receives, for example, an image reading start instruction from an external personal computer to which the image reading device A is connected, the control unit 8 starts driving the first to third transport units 10 to 30. The transport media S loaded on the mounting table 1 are transported one by one from the transport medium S located at the bottom thereof.

During the transport, the transport medium S is determined by the double feed detection sensor 40 for the presence or absence of double feed, and if it is determined that there is no double feed, the transport is continued. If it is determined that there is double feed, the transport is stopped, or the take-up of the subsequent transport medium S by the first transport unit 10 is stopped, and the transport medium S in the double feed state is discharged as it is. You may do it. In this case, the control unit 8 of the image reading device A also serves as a means for determining whether or not to continue the processing after the double feeding.

The control unit 8 starts reading the image of the transport medium S transported by the second transport unit 20 by the image reading units 70 and 70 at the timing based on the detection result of the medium detection sensor 60, and reads the scanned image. It is saved in the image memory 89, OCR processing described later is performed from the saved image data, the type of the form is recognized, and information is added to the image data. After that, the image data is sequentially transmitted to the external personal computer. The transport medium S from which the image has been read is discharged to the discharge tray 2 by the third transport unit 30, and the image reading process of the transport medium S is completed.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a processing block of the form processing unit 90. The image data processing unit 401 performs various image processing such as edge enhancement and resolution conversion of the image on the image data stored in the image memory 89, and outputs the image data to the OCR processing unit 402.

The OCR processing unit 402 performs optical character recognition processing (OCR) on the image data output from the image data processing unit 401 with reference to the OCR dictionary table stored in the OCR dictionary table storage unit 403, and performs optical character recognition processing (OCR). Search for personal information such as address, photo, and personal ID number. That is, here, the OCR processing unit 402 functions as an information specifying means for specifying personal information, but the form processing unit 90 may function as an information specifying means.

At this time, the character data of the name, address, photograph, and personal ID number are the coordinates in the image data (for example, rectangles (X1, Y1), (X2, Y2), (X3, Y3), (X4) surrounding the character data. , Y4)).

Further, the form data processing unit 404 receives the types and coordinates of the name, address, photo, personal ID number, etc. acquired by the OCR processing unit 402 from the image data processing unit 401, and the form data processing unit 404 receives the types and coordinates of the form. Determine the type. That is, here, the form data processing unit 404 serves as a form type determination means.

In the present embodiment, the type of the form is discriminated after the OCR processing is performed. For example, the type of the form is discriminated based on the input information from the user operation or an external device, and the discriminating result is used. The OCR process may be performed, or the form discrimination process and the form OCR process may be performed separately regardless of the discrimination result.

Further, when the OCR process is performed after determining the type of the medium in this way, for example, the medium is conveyed and the medium image is displayed on the screen of the PC, and the medium information included in the medium image (for determining the type of the medium). By giving the PC a means to set the position (image area) of the necessary information) and transmitting the setting information (position information, identification information for each medium (medium information), etc.) to the image reader. If the area set as the image area in the medium image read by the image reader is subjected to OCR processing, the type of the medium can be determined based on the medium information obtained by the OCR processing.

In this case, the control unit of the PC functions as an image area setting means for setting an area in which information necessary for determining the type of the medium is described as an image area for each type of the medium, and controls the image reading device. The unit functions as a type determination means for determining the type of the medium based on the setting information of the image area received from the PC.

When discriminating the type of form, it may be discriminated not only from all the coordinates but also from the coordinates of some information, and the information used for the discrimination is the name, address, photo, and personal ID number. Not limited.

Further, the form data processing unit 404 recognizes the type of the form and then adds the information described later to the desired coordinate position.

FIG. 7 shows a personal ID card as an example of a suitable transport medium S capable of acquiring a name, an address, a photograph, and a personal ID number as information by these processes. On the other hand, FIG. 8 shows a registration certificate as an example of a suitable transport medium S in which the personal ID number cannot be obtained as information.

<Configuration of external device>
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing device connection of the information processing system according to the present embodiment. The image reading device A is connected to a personal computer, which is an external device, via a USB cable.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a hardware block of a personal computer which is an external device of the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, the personal computer includes a CPU 201, a hard disk 202, a ROM 203, a RAM 204, a USB communication unit 207, and a LAN communication unit 208.

The USB communication unit 207 is connected to the image reading device A via a USB cable. The LAN communication unit 208 is connected to the printer 101 via a LAN cable. Further, the CPU 201 is connected to the keyboard / mouse 205 and the display 206, and displays and operates a dialog displayed by the form creation application 303, which will be described later.

In this personal computer, when power is turned on, the CPU 201 boots the firmware from the ROM 203 and the Microsoft® Windows operating system (OS) from the hard disk 202. Necessary software such as an OS is loaded into RAM 204.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a software block that operates on the personal computer of the present embodiment. The capture application 303 and the image reader driver 301 that controls the image reader A connected via the USB cable are installed in the personal computer.

Subsequently, the procedure of the form input process (job) using the capture application 303 will be described.

First, the operator who performs this job keeps at least one transfer medium S including the personal ID card of the applicant who requested the form creation or the registration certificate, and loads it on the mounting table 1 of the image reading device A. This job (capture application 303) is started.

At this time, the capture application 303 displays a dialog for setting the reading (scanning) as shown in FIG. In this dialog, the reading mode such as color / monochrome, the resolution, and the reading surface are set, and the information acquired from the OCR processing unit 402 described above is targeted for a number (ID number) that identifies an individual in any format. The setting (ID number recognition setting) and the setting in the job processing when the ID number is included in the information (processing setting at the time of ID number recognition) are also performed.

First, the ID number recognition setting will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a dialog for inputting a keyword for searching for an ID number, which is "personal ID number:".
And "<NUM12>" are specified by the character string.

The "personal ID number:" in the first half is used as it is as a character string, and the "<NUM12>" in the second half is a macro indicating a 12-digit number. Therefore, in the format specified here, the character string from "personal ID number: 000000000000" to "personal ID number: 99999999999999" is specified as the search target of the ID number.

Next, FIG. 12 showing the flow of the form input job of the external device will be described. Further, the processing setting at the time of ID number recognition will be described with reference to FIG.

First, as shown in FIG. 11, the external device sets the processing when the ID number is detected.

When the "warning display" is enabled, the image reading device A is requested to notify the image reading device A that the transport is temporarily stopped when the ID number is recognized, and to notify the external device when the carrying is stopped once.

When "Delete ID number" is valid, the image reading device A is notified that the ID number is deleted. The image reading device A that has received the effect of deleting the ID number deletes the inside of the coordinates of the ID number by the form data processing unit 404. The term "deletion" here means filling with the same color, background color, or pattern.

The information deletion process is executed by the CPU 81 of the image reading device A. That is, although the CPU 81 functions as a means for deleting personal information here, the personal information may be deleted by using the image data processing unit 401 or the form data processing unit 404 of the form processing unit 90.

When "Add symbol" is valid, the symbol is input, and the image reader A is informed that the symbol is to be added and the symbol to be added. The image reading device A, which has received the symbol to be added and the symbol to be added, adds the designated symbol to the coordinates of the ID number in the form data processing unit 404.

When "Add character string" is valid, the character string is input, and the image reading device A is notified that the character string is to be added and the character string to be added. The image reading device A that receives the character string to be added and the character string to be added adds the specified character string to the coordinates of the ID number in the form data processing unit 404.

When "do not add" is valid, the image reading device A is notified that the image is not added. The image reading device A that has received the notification that the image is not added does not process the coordinates of the ID number.

The processing setting at the time of ID number recognition can be set for each type of form.

Next, the reading (scanning) setting, the ID number recognition setting, and the processing setting at the time of ID number recognition are transmitted to the image reading device A (step S601). Next, an external device instructs the image reading device A to start reading on the reading (scan) setting dialog (step S602).

Here, the external device determines whether or not "display warning" is enabled (step S603), and if it is determined that this setting is invalid, receives image data from the image reading device A (step). S607).

If it is determined in step S603 that the image is valid, the control unit 8 (CPU81) of the image reading device A recognizes the ID number, monitors whether or not the transfer is stopped (step S604), and stops the transfer. When controlled, a continuation dialog as shown in FIG. 13 is displayed (step S605).

After that, when "Continue" is selected in the continuation dialog, the image reading device A is instructed to continue reading, and the image data is received from the image reading device A (step S607). On the other hand, if "Cancel" is selected, the form input job is terminated.

As described above, the control unit 8 of the image reading device A also serves as a notification means for giving a warning when personal information is specified and a continuation determination means for determining whether or not to continue the processing after the warning is given. Even if the personal information is specified, the control unit 8 of the image reading device A may function as a continuation determination means for determining whether or not to continue the subsequent processing without issuing a warning.

Subsequently, FIG. 14 showing the flow of the form input job of the image reading device A will be described. As described above, first, the external device performs the reading (scanning) setting, the ID number recognition setting, and the processing setting at the time of ID number recognition, and the image reading device A acquires the processing setting (step S500).

Next, when the external device instructs the image reading device A to start reading on the reading (scan) setting dialog, the image reading device A starts the reading process (step S501).

The image reading device A sequentially conveys and reads the conveying medium S, and the image data is temporarily stored in the image memory 89 and sent to the image data processing unit 401 (step S502). Subsequently, the OCR processing unit 402 performs OCR on the image data output from the image data processing unit 401 (step S503), and detects the character data of the name, address, photo, personal ID number and their coordinates. , Name, address, photo, type of personal ID number and coordinate data are sent to the form data processing unit 404.

The form data processing unit 404 determines whether or not the transport medium S includes the ID number from the name, address, photograph, type of personal ID number, and coordinate data (step S504).

Next, it is determined whether or not the "warning display" set in FIG. 11 is enabled (step S505). If it is determined that this setting is invalid, the process proceeds to the next process.

If it is determined in step S505 that it is effective, the transport is stopped and the effect is transmitted to the external device (step S506). Then, it waits for an instruction from an external device. Here, when there is an external input of a cancellation instruction from an external device, the image data including the ID number is not transmitted to the PC without processing. Further, when there is an external input of the transfer continuation instruction, the transfer is restarted (step S508), and the process proceeds to the next step.

In this way, the control unit 8 of the image reading device A serves as a means for receiving a cancellation instruction from the external device or the operation unit of the own device, and also serves as a means for resuming the transportation after the reception and determining the continuation of the transportation.

Next, it is determined whether or not "Delete ID number" set in FIG. 11 is enabled (step S509). If it is determined that this setting is invalid, the process ends, and the image data as shown in FIG. 15a is transmitted to the PC without performing the process (step S515). If it is determined that this setting is valid, the inside of the coordinates of the ID number is deleted (step S510). The area where this ID number is deleted becomes the information deletion area.

Next, it is determined whether or not the "add symbol" set in FIG. 11 is enabled (step S511). When it is determined that this setting is invalid, it is determined whether or not the "add character string" set in FIG. 11 is enabled (step S513). If it is determined that this setting is invalid, the process ends and the image data as shown in FIG. 15b is transmitted to the PC (step S515).

Further, when it is determined that "adding a symbol" set in FIG. 11 is valid (YES in step S511), the symbol set in FIG. 11 is added to the information deletion area (step S512). , The image data as shown in FIG. 16a is transmitted to the PC (S515).

Further, when it is determined that "adding a character string" set in FIG. 11 is valid (YES in step S513), the character string set in FIG. 11 is added to the information deletion area (step). S514), the image data as shown in FIG. 16b is transmitted to the PC (step S515).

As shown in FIG. 17a, the entire ID number may not be deleted, but a part may be added with a symbol or a character string to display a part of the ID number.

Further, when adding a symbol or a character string, it may be added not only to the deleted position but also to the entire surface as shown in FIG. 17b. In that case, the symbol or character string may be added semi-transparently.

According to the above embodiment, when an ID card or the like that identifies an individual is written on the face of the ID card to prove the identity of the individual, the ID number is unnecessarily acquired and used without being saved. It is possible to realize an information processing system that is capable of this.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 201 of the PC reads (scans the settings) the screen of the ID number recognition setting and the restriction setting at the time of ID number recognition on the display (display means) connected to the PC. ) It is arranged on the dialog, and further, these settings are set by the operator at the time of reading start processing. In this case, the CPU 201 also serves as a function of the information setting means for receiving the setting from the operator and performing the setting.

The present invention is, of course, not limited to this, and has a read (scan setting) dialog without the ID number recognition setting and the restriction setting at the time of ID number recognition as shown in FIG. 24, and further as shown in FIG. 25. , An administrator setting dialog that can be accessed only by the administrator may be provided separately and set in advance here so that the operator only scans.

Further, in the present embodiment, the type of the form is determined from the OCR result of the image reading device A, but in advance, a scanning instruction is given from the external device to the image reading device A, or the external device is sent to the external device. The image data saved in advance is transmitted to the image reading device A, the image data is saved in the image reading device A, and the control unit 8 of the image reading device A saves the image in the image reading device A. The type of the form may be determined by comparing the layout with the data, or as shown in FIG. 18, the type may be input in advance on the external device so that the type can be set.

The types of forms include ID cards, driver's licenses, and health insurance cards, but they are not limited to ID cards, driver's licenses, and health insurance cards. At this time, as shown in FIG. 19, the type and coordinates of the name, address, photograph, personal ID number, etc. may be input on the external device, and as shown in FIG. 20, the individual Not limited to the ID, it may be possible to delete each of the information described in the form such as the name, address, and photo. The information to be deleted should be set for each type of form. In this way, the type of form can be set on the external device, and the predetermined personal information can be specified and deleted based on the medium type information.

Further, as shown in FIG. 21, a reference image can be scanned from an external device, and the external device gives a scan instruction to the image reading device A and inputs image data from the image reading device A. As shown in FIG. 22, the coordinates may be specified from the scan result, and as shown in FIG. 23, the coordinates recognized from the OCR result by the image reader A may be manually adjusted. .. In this case, the control unit 8 of the image reading device A functions as a reference image storage means for storing the image read by the image reading device A as a reference image in the memory.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the warning display is set as the processing setting at the time of ID number authentication has been described in advance. Alternatively, the warning display setting may not be provided.

That is, when the PC sends the setting information to the scanner and instructs the scanner to start scanning in order to start scanning, the scanner performs OCR processing and then deletes the ID number and other information based on the setting information. , Processing such as addition of additional information may be continuously performed without involving user operation. In this case, the CPU 81 of the image reading device A functions as a means (information writing means) for performing additional processing of information.

For example, in FIG. 14, since steps S505, S506, S507, and S508 can be omitted, the user can reduce the workload from the start of scanning to the acquisition of the scanned image and shorten the time, thereby improving the efficiency of the scanning work. be able to. That is, since the image reading device A can perform processing such as masking or deleting the personal information, the personal information is not transmitted to the PC side. This makes it possible to prevent the leakage of personal information from the PC.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the processing setting at the time of ID number authentication is performed on the PC side and the scanning is started has been described in advance, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the PC for the scanner. After issuing a scan instruction from the scanner, OCR processing is performed on the scanner side to automatically determine whether or not personal information is included, and if personal information is included, a warning message is displayed through the PC. You may.

In that case, the scanner may stop the transport, but the next scan process is temporarily stopped after the scanned medium is ejected, and the scanned image data is temporarily held in the memory. In this state, on the PC side, the user sets the processing settings for ID number authentication based on the warning message, and the setting information is transmitted from the PC to the scanner, whereby the above-mentioned scan pause processing is canceled. The scanner may perform the processing after step S510 in FIG. 14 described above. This reduces the setting process before the start of scanning, and enables post-processing only when personal information is included.

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Although the present invention has been described in detail above based on the first embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned first embodiment.

For example, in the first embodiment described above, when an image of a medium containing personal information is read, a case where control is performed to stop the transport of the medium has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the medium may be discharged from the image reading device as it is without stopping the transport of the medium.

Further, as will be described with reference to FIG. 5, the image reader (scanner) A reads an image of a medium containing personal information, transmits the image data to the PC, and applies the PC application 303 or the image reader driver. When the personal information contained in the image is specified by 301 and the image with the personal information masked or deleted is displayed on the screen of the information processing apparatus, if the masking or deletion is insufficient, the user's mouse or touch panel operation, etc. The image data in which the personal information is completely deleted may be saved in a storage means such as a memory by expanding the masking or deletion area, and the image data including a part of the personal information may be deleted. .. In this case, the control unit (CPU) of the information processing apparatus also serves as a means for correcting the deletion area of personal information or a means for deleting personal information.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the image reading device A performs a process of identifying and deleting the personal information, and then transmits the image data at a level at which the personal information is not specified to the PC. However, the present invention has the present invention. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this, and the application 303 or the image reading device driver 301 of the PC may be provided with the functions of the personal information specifying means and the deleting means possessed by the image processing device A.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, a mechanism for deleting personal information existing at a preset position has been illustrated and described, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, an information specifying means may be used through OCR processing or the like. From the specified personal information, the control unit of the image reading device may be provided with a function (deletion position determining means) for determining a position for deleting information from the medium image. As a result, regardless of the position of the personal information actually written on the medium, the information of the predetermined position is specified based on the type of personal information (for example, name, address, age, job title, affiliation, etc.). , May be deleted. As a result, the process of specifying the position of the personal information from the image can be omitted, so that the process of deleting the personal information can be performed more easily with a standard ID card or the like.

1 ... Mounting stand 2 ... Paper output tray 3, 4 ... Drive unit 5 ... Transmission unit 8 ... Control unit 10 ... 1st transport unit 20 ... 2nd transport unit 30 ... 3rd transport unit 40 ... Double feed detection sensor 50, 60 … Media detection sensor 70… Image reading unit

Claims (8)

An information processing system including an image reading device that reads an image of a medium and an information processing device that is connected to the image reading device and acquires a medium image read by the image reading device.
The image reader is
An image reading means for reading an image on a medium,
An information specifying means for identifying personal information from the characteristics of a character string detected based on a character recognition process from a medium image read by the image reading means.
An information deleting means for deleting personal information specified by the information specifying means from the medium image, and an information deleting means.
An information writing means for writing information on the medium image is provided.
The information processing device is
When the information specifying means identifies the personal information in the medium image, the setting of whether or not the identification is displayed on the screen of the information processing apparatus, and the information deletion in which the information deleting means deletes the personal information. A processing setting means for setting processing by additional information including a character string or a symbol for writing on the area is provided.
The image reader is
Based on the setting information of the processing setting means acquired from the information processing apparatus, the additional information is written on the information deletion area of the medium image before being transmitted to the information processing apparatus, and the information writing means writes the additional information. An information processing system characterized in that the medium image in which the information is written is transmitted to the information processing apparatus. An information processing system including an image reading device that reads an image of a medium and an information processing device that is connected to the image reading device and acquires a medium image read by the image reading device.
The image reader is
An image reading means for reading an image on a medium,
Information specifying means for specifying personal information included in the medium information based on the medium information contained in the medium image read by the image reading means.
An information deleting means for deleting personal information specified by the information specifying means from the medium image, and an information deleting means.
An information writing means for writing information on the medium image and
A transport means for transporting the medium and
A control means for controlling the transport means is provided.
The information processing device is
An information setting means for setting additional information including a character string or a symbol for writing on the information deletion area from which the information deletion means has deleted personal information in the medium image is provided for each type of medium.
A display means for notifying a warning based on the personal information specified by the information specifying means is provided.
Whether or not the control means controls the transport means to stop the transport of the medium and the display means displays the warning and restarts the transport of the medium when the information specifying means identifies the personal information. When the transport of the medium is resumed based on the external input of
The image reader is
Based on the setting information of the information setting means acquired from the information processing apparatus, the additional information is written on the information deletion area of the medium image before being transmitted to the information processing apparatus.
An information processing system characterized in that the information writing means transmits a medium image in which the additional information is written to the information processing apparatus. The information specifying means is
It has a type discriminating means for discriminating the type of a medium based on the medium information contained in the medium image read by the image reading means.
The information processing system according to claim 2, wherein personal information included in the medium information is specified based on the determination result of the type determination means. It has an image area setting means for setting an image area of a medium image read by the image reading means.
The type discrimination means is
The information processing system according to claim 3, further comprising discriminating from an image area set by the image area setting means. It has a reference image storage means for storing a medium image previously read by the image reading means as a reference image.
The type discrimination means is
The information processing system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the information processing system is determined by comparing with the layout of an image stored by the reference image storage means. An information processing system including an image reading device that reads an image of a medium and an information processing device that is connected to the image reading device and acquires a medium image read by the image reading device.
The image reader is
An image reading means for reading an image on a medium,
Information specifying means for specifying personal information included in the medium information based on the medium information contained in the medium image read by the image reading means.
An information deleting means for deleting personal information specified by the information specifying means from the medium image, and an information deleting means.
An information writing means for writing information on the medium image is provided.
The information processing device is
An information setting means for setting additional information including a character string or a symbol for writing on the information deletion area from which the information deletion means has deleted personal information in the medium image for each type of medium.
A type setting means for setting the type of medium, and
A transmission means for transmitting the medium type information set by the type setting means to the image reader is provided.
The image reader is
Based on the setting information of the information setting means acquired from the information processing apparatus, the additional information is written on the information deletion area of the medium image before being transmitted to the information processing apparatus.
The information specifying means is
An information processing system characterized in that predetermined personal information included in the medium information contained in the medium image read by the image reading means is specified based on the medium type information acquired from the information processing apparatus. An information processing system including an image reading device that reads an image of a medium and an information processing device that is connected to the image reading device and acquires a medium image read by the image reading device.
The image reader is
An image reading means for reading an image on a medium,
Information specifying means for specifying personal information included in the medium information based on the medium information contained in the medium image read by the image reading means.
An information deleting means for deleting personal information specified by the information specifying means from the medium image, and an information deleting means.
An information writing means for writing information on the medium image is provided.
The information processing device is
In the medium image, the information setting means for setting additional information including a character string or a symbol for writing on the information deletion area from which the information deletion means has deleted personal information for each type of medium, and the image reading device for image data. With the means of transmission to send to,
The image reader is
Based on the setting information of the information setting means acquired from the information processing apparatus, the additional information is written on the information deletion area of the medium image before being transmitted to the information processing apparatus.
The information specifying means is
A reference image storage means for storing image data acquired from the information processing device as a reference image, and
It has a type discriminating means for discriminating the type of a medium by comparing with the layout of an image saved by the reference image preserving means.
An information processing system characterized in that predetermined personal information included in medium information is specified based on the discrimination result of the type discrimination means. The information processing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a deletion position determining means for determining a position for deleting information from a medium image from personal information specified by the information specifying means.

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