JPH04352548A - Portable telephone set with personal identification function - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To identify a handling person by a personal identification function depending on a fingerprint corresponding to the personalization of the portable telephone set and to set the personal phone number of the handling person. CONSTITUTION:A personal identification part 6 is inserted to a portable telephone part 1. Next, when the handling person puts a finger on a fingerprint read part 7 of the personal identification part 6, the fingerprint is read, fingerprint data stored in the personal identification part 6 are collated with the information of the fingerprint read by the fingerprint read part 7 and when they are coincident, the phone number of the handling person is read from the personal identification part 6. This phone number is set to the portable telephone part 1 as the personal phone number of the portable telephone set and the phone number is displayed at an indication part 2. Further, the phone number of a communicating party is inputted from a keyboard 3 and then, speaking is started.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

[Industrial Application Field] In response to the personalization of mobile phones using mobile radio, the present invention uses a personal authentication function to authenticate the user of mobile phones that do not have a fixed phone number. This invention relates to a mobile phone that allows users to set their own personal phone number.

0002

[Background Art] In recent years, mobile phones have become extremely popular due to the convenience of being able to talk to anyone at any time, anywhere, and personalization of mobile phones that can be used as personal telephones and can be set with a phone number is being considered. There is.

[0003] Conventionally, as a personal phone of this type, a mobile phone that allows a telephone number to be set has been used to authenticate the user's personal information by using information that only the user knows, such as a PIN number, or something that only the user has, such as an ID card. The phone number is set as a personal phone.

[0004] A conventional mobile phone with a personal authentication function will be explained below. FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a conventional mobile phone with a personal authentication function. In FIG. 4, 46
is an I for personal authentication in which a PIN number and telephone number are registered.
It is a D card. 41 is a mobile phone section. 44 is a card insertion slot into which an ID card for personal authentication is inserted. 42 is a display unit that displays a telephone number, personal authentication determination information, and the like. Reference numeral 43 denotes a keyboard section for inputting a password, a telephone number of the person to be called, and the like. An antenna 45 transmits and receives call information wirelessly.

FIG. 5 shows a schematic block diagram of a conventional mobile phone with a personal authentication function. In Figure 5, 5
1 is an ID card for personal authentication in which a password and telephone number are registered. 52 is a mobile phone section. 53 is I
This is a D card reader/writer section, which reads and writes the password and telephone number of the ID card 51. Reference numeral 55 denotes a display unit that displays a telephone number, personal authentication determination information, and the like. Reference numeral 56 denotes a keyboard section for inputting a password, a telephone number of a called party, and the like. 54 is a control section, which compares the password input from the keyboard section 56 with the password read from the ID card 51 by the ID card reader/writer section 53, and outputs the verification result to the display section 55. 5
8 is a microphone section into which transmission information is input. A speaker section 59 outputs received information. 57 is a telephone section, which dials based on the telephone number information from the control section 54;
Transmission information from the microphone section 58 is output to the radio section 60, and reception information from the radio section 60 is output to the speaker section 59. A wireless section 60 transmits and receives dial information and call information from the telephone section 57 using a wireless signal 61.

The operation of the mobile phone with the personal authentication function configured as described above will be explained with reference to the schematic flowchart of FIG. 6 and FIGS. 4 and 5. First, step 7
1, insert the ID cards 46, 51 into the card insertion slot 44. In step 72, a password is input from the keyboard sections 43 and 56. In step 73, the control section 54 compares the password registered in the ID cards 46, 51 with the password entered from the keyboard sections 43, 56. If the PIN numbers match in step 74, the handler's personal telephone number is read from the ID card 46, 51, and in step 75, the handler's telephone number is displayed on the display sections 42, 55,
It becomes a mobile phone with the handler's personal phone number. If the passwords do not match in step 74, the display 5 will be displayed in step 76.
5, a discrepancy status display and an operation guidance display for re-entering the password are displayed. If the passwords match, in step 77 the telephone number of the communication partner is entered from the keyboard. Communication is then started in step 78.

[0007]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] However, with the above-mentioned mobile phone, there is a risk that the password will be leaked to another person or that the ID
If the card is forgotten or stolen, it may be used fraudulently, making it impossible to ensure sufficient security. Additionally, when the number of digits in the PIN number is increased to ensure security, there are problems with operability, such as forgetting the PIN number or inputting the PIN incorrectly.

[0008] The present invention solves these conventional problems, and has a personal authentication function that utilizes the two major features of fingerprints, which are unique for everyone and unchanging throughout life, resulting in high security and
The purpose of the present invention is to provide a mobile phone that is easy to operate and allows a user's phone number to be set.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a fingerprint reading unit that reads fingerprint information of a finger;
The data storage unit where the handler's fingerprint and phone number are registered is compared with the fingerprint information read by the fingerprint reading unit and the fingerprint data stored in the data storage unit, and if the fingerprints match, the handler is authenticated. a personal authentication unit that has an authentication unit that connects to other devices, and an external connection unit that connects to other devices; and receives the result of fingerprint information determined by the personal authentication unit and the telephone number of the handler from the personal authentication unit, and controls whether or not to make a call. a display section that displays telephone numbers, a keyboard section that inputs the telephone number of the person to be called, a microphone section that inputs sending information, a speaker section that outputs received information, and a telephone section that displays telephone numbers from the control section. A telephone section that dials based on number information, outputs transmission information from the microphone section to the radio section, and outputs received information from the radio section to the speaker section, and a radio section that wirelessly transmits and receives dialing information and call information from the telephone section. The mobile phone is equipped with a mobile phone section that has a section and an authentication connection section that connects to the personal authentication section, and allows the user to set a personal phone number. This enables personal authentication.

0010

[Operation] Therefore, according to the present invention, as a method for authenticating an individual user in a mobile phone in which the user's personal telephone number can be set, there are two methods for authenticating the individual user: fingerprints are unique for everyone and remain unchanged throughout life.
Personal authentication using major features prevents leakage of the PIN number, and even if the personal authentication part is lost, unauthorized use is difficult, and security is high. There is no need to input the PIN number from the keyboard, and there is no need to enter the PIN number from the keyboard. By simply placing a finger on the handle, it is possible to perform personal authentication of the operator with good operability.

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The structure of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mobile phone with a personal authentication function according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram of the same embodiment, and FIG. 3 is a schematic flowchart of the same embodiment.

In FIG. 1, 6 is a personal authentication section. 7 is a fingerprint reading unit, which reads the fingerprint of the placed finger. 1 is a mobile phone section. 4 is an authentication connection section, into which a personal authentication section 6 is inserted. 2 is a display unit that displays a telephone number, personal authentication determination information, and the like. Reference numeral 3 denotes a keyboard section for inputting the telephone number of the person to be called. 5 is an antenna, which performs wireless transmission and reception.

In FIG. 2, 11 is a personal authentication section. 13 is a fingerprint reading unit that reads fingerprint information of a finger. 14
is a data storage unit in which the handler's fingerprint and telephone number are registered. Reference numeral 12 denotes an authentication unit that compares the fingerprint information read by the fingerprint reading unit 13 with the fingerprint data stored in the data storage unit 14 and determines whether the fingerprints match. Reference numeral 15 is an external connection section for connecting to other devices. 16 is a mobile phone section. Reference numeral 24 denotes an authentication connection section that connects the personal authentication section 11 and the mobile phone section 16. 18 is a display unit that displays a telephone number, personal authentication determination information, and the like. Reference numeral 19 denotes a keyboard section for inputting the telephone number of the person to be called. Reference numeral 17 denotes a control section, which receives the result of fingerprint information determined by the personal authentication section 11 and the telephone number of the handler from the personal authentication section, controls whether or not a call can be made, and outputs the result to the display section 18. 21 is a microphone section into which transmission information is input. A speaker section 22 outputs received information. 20 is the telephone department;
The telephone number information from the control section 17 is used to dial, the transmission information from the microphone section 21 is output to the radio section, and the radio section 23
The received information is output to the speaker section 22. Reference numeral 23 denotes a wireless section, which transmits and receives dial information and call information from the telephone section 20 using wireless signals 25.

The operation of the mobile phone with the personal authentication function configured as described above will be explained with reference to the schematic flowchart of FIG. 3 and FIGS. 1 and 2. First, step 3
In step 1, insert the personal authentication sections 6 and 11 into the mobile phone section. In step 32, a finger is placed on the fingerprint reading sections 7, 13 of the personal authentication sections 6, 11. The fingerprint is read in step 33. Step 3
4, the fingerprint information read by the authentication sections 12 of the personal authentication sections 6 and 11 is compared with the fingerprint data in the data storage section 14. If the fingerprint information matches in step 35, the handler's personal telephone number is read from the personal authentication units 6, 11, and in step 36, the handler's telephone number is displayed on the display units 2, 18,
It becomes a mobile phone with the handler's personal phone number. If the fingerprint information does not match in step 35, the display unit 2
, 18, a mismatch status display and an operation guidance display for re-reading the fingerprint are displayed. If the fingerprint information matches, the telephone number of the other party is entered from the keyboards 3 and 19 in step 38. Communication is then started in step 39.

As described above, according to the above embodiment, the security against unauthorized use of the personal authentication function for setting the personal phone number of the operator on the mobile phone is high, and the handling is easy to use by simply placing a finger on the mobile phone. It has the advantage of making it possible to authenticate individuals.

[0016]

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above embodiments, the present invention has a personal authentication function using a fingerprint, which provides high security against unauthorized use of the personal authentication function for setting a user's personal telephone number on a mobile phone. It also has the effect of making it possible to authenticate the user's identity with ease of operation by simply placing a finger on the device.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mobile phone with a personal authentication function according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 2] Schematic block diagram of the same embodiment

[Figure 3] Schematic flowchart in the same embodiment

[Figure 4] Perspective view of a conventional mobile phone with personal authentication function

[Figure 5] Schematic block diagram of the device

[Figure 6] Schematic flowchart of the device

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 16, 41, 52 Mobile phone section 2, 18, 42, 55 Display section 3, 19, 43, 56 Keyboard section 4, 24 Authentication connection section 5, 45 Antenna 6, 11 Personal authentication section 7, 13 Fingerprint reading section 12 Authentication section 14 Data storage section 15 External connection section 17, 54 Control section 20, 57 Telephone section 21, 58 Microphone section 22, 59 Speaker section 23, 60 Radio section 44 Card insertion slot 46, 51 ID card 53 ID card reader/ Writer section 25, 61 wireless signal

Claims (1)

[Claims] Claim 1: A fingerprint reading unit that reads fingerprint information of a finger; a data storage unit in which the fingerprint and telephone number of the handler are registered; and the fingerprint information read by the fingerprint reading unit and stored in the data storage unit. A personal authentication unit has an authentication unit that authenticates the handler by comparing the fingerprint data of the user and an external connection unit that connects to other devices when the fingerprints match, and this personal authentication unit determines the fingerprint information. a control unit that receives the results of the call and the phone number of the person handling the transaction from the personal authentication unit and controls whether or not to make a call; a display unit that displays the phone number, etc.; and a keyboard unit that inputs the phone number, etc. of the communication destination. , a microphone unit for inputting transmission information, a speaker unit for outputting reception information, dialing based on telephone number information from the control unit, and outputting transmission information from the microphone unit;
A mobile phone comprising a telephone section that outputs received information to the speaker section, a wireless section that wirelessly transmits and receives dialing information and call information from the telephone section, and an authentication connection section that connects to the personal authentication section. A mobile phone with a personal authentication function.