JPH11318863A - Fingerprint inputting device and fingerprint examining method - Google Patents

Fingerprint inputting device and fingerprint examining method

Info

Publication number
JPH11318863A
JPH11318863A JP10129863A JP12986398A JPH11318863A JP H11318863 A JPH11318863 A JP H11318863A JP 10129863 A JP10129863 A JP 10129863A JP 12986398 A JP12986398 A JP 12986398A JP H11318863 A JPH11318863 A JP H11318863A
Authority
JP
Japan
Prior art keywords
fingerprint
fingertip
drying
oil
input device
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Granted
Application number
JP10129863A
Other languages
Japanese (ja)
Other versions
JP3278610B2 (en
Inventor
Hiromi Oda
博美 織田
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
NIPPON DENKI OFFICE SYST
NEC Office Systems Ltd
Original Assignee
NIPPON DENKI OFFICE SYST
NEC Office Systems Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by NIPPON DENKI OFFICE SYST, NEC Office Systems Ltd filed Critical NIPPON DENKI OFFICE SYST
Priority to JP12986398A priority Critical patent/JP3278610B2/en
Publication of JPH11318863A publication Critical patent/JPH11318863A/en
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of JP3278610B2 publication Critical patent/JP3278610B2/en
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Fee Related legal-status Critical Current

Links

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To precisely record the fingerprint inputted picture of the finger tip to be examined by drying the fingerprinting part of the finger tip by a drying means, then bringing the fingerprinting part of the finger tip to an oil film applying means forming a uniform oil film so as to apply the oil film and then examining the fingerprinting part of the finger tip by a fingerprint examining means. SOLUTION: A fingerprint inputting part 100 consists of the finger tip drying means 30 drying the fingerprinting part of the finger tip 5, the oil film applying means 40 applying the uniform and thin oil film to the fingerprinting part of the finger tip, the fingerprint examining part 50 examining the fingerprinting part of the finger tip and a controlling means 60 totally controlling the respective means. The means 30 to be used at the device 100 is provided with a function removing sweat components stuck to the finger tip 5 from the surface of the finger tip 5 and the means 30 is desirably constituted of a finger tip inserting part 31 to insert the tip to be examined 5 and an air flow forming means 32.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

【0001】[0001]

【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は、指紋入力装置及び
指紋検査方法に関するものであり、更に詳しくは、指紋
の隆線が正確に、指紋検査装置の、特に画像認識手段で
確認出来る様にした指紋入力装置及び指紋検査方法に関
するものである。
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fingerprint input device and a fingerprint inspection method, and more particularly to a fingerprint input device and a fingerprint inspection device, and more particularly, to a fingerprint inspection device, in particular, an image recognition means. The present invention relates to a fingerprint input device and a fingerprint inspection method.

【0002】[0002]

【従来の技術】近年、コンピューターの普及に伴い個人
の存在や信頼性、正当性を保証するための識別手段とし
て、IDカード等が採用されてきたが、より安全性の高
い方法として指紋を利用した指紋入力装置が利用されて
きているが、入力性能、認識性能が安定していることが
今後の発展の不可欠な要素である。
2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, with the spread of computers, ID cards and the like have been employed as identification means for assuring the existence, reliability and validity of individuals, but fingerprints are used as a more secure method. Although fingerprint input devices have been used, stable input performance and recognition performance are indispensable elements for future development.

【0003】これまで、指紋を個人の識別手段として利
用した指紋入力装置としては、多くはプリズムを利用し
たものが利用されている。つまり当該指紋入力装置の原
理は、図4(A)に示す様に、例えばプリズム6の一つ
の斜面をガラスの内側から光源2の光を照射する。そし
て、適宜のプリズム6表面に指先5の指紋部を押し当て
たときに、図4(B)に示す様に、当該指紋の隆線とプ
リズム6表面の密着部では当該入射光が散乱光Dとなり
又当該指紋の谷線の部分では当該入射光が全反射光Cと
なるが、このうちの全反射光Cをプリズム外の結像光学
系3を介して適宜のイメージセンサ4の映像素子上に像
を形成し、その結果を適宜の記憶データと照合する方法
が実用化されてきている。
Hitherto, as a fingerprint input device using a fingerprint as an individual identification means, a fingerprint input device using a prism has been used in many cases. That is, the principle of the fingerprint input device is to irradiate, for example, one inclined surface of the prism 6 with the light of the light source 2 from inside the glass as shown in FIG. Then, when the fingerprint portion of the fingertip 5 is pressed against the surface of the appropriate prism 6, as shown in FIG. 4B, the scattered light D In the valley line portion of the fingerprint, the incident light becomes total reflection light C, and the total reflection light C is transmitted to an appropriate image element of the image sensor 4 via the imaging optical system 3 outside the prism. A method has been put to practical use in which an image is formed on an image and the result is compared with appropriate stored data.

【0004】処で、係る従来の指紋照合方法に於いて
は、本来、当該指紋の凹凸を画像データとして検出して
認識するものであるため、指紋部の隆線がプリズム表面
に密着することと谷線はプリズム面から浮いて空気の層
ができることが条件となる。然しながら、人の皮膚分泌
物の量に個人差があるため乾燥していると指紋の隆線で
あってもプリズム面との密着度が低い場合には前記の散
乱光とならずに全反射してしまう場合があり、逆に皮膚
分泌物の量が多すぎると谷線であっても散乱光になって
しまい、指紋の正確な画像を得ることができないという
問題があった。
However, in the conventional fingerprint collation method, since the unevenness of the fingerprint is originally detected and recognized as image data, it is necessary that the ridges of the fingerprint adhere to the prism surface. The condition is that the valley line floats from the prism surface to form an air layer. However, since there is an individual difference in the amount of human skin secretions, even when the fingerprint is ridged and the degree of adhesion to the prism surface is low, it is totally reflected instead of the scattered light, even when the fingerprint is ridged. On the other hand, if the amount of skin secretion is too large, there is a problem that scattered light is generated even in a valley line, and an accurate fingerprint image cannot be obtained.

【0005】即ち、被検査指先に汗等が付着している場
合には、指紋部の隆線間の谷線部に汗による皮膚分泌物
の影響により本来ならば全反射しなければならない部分
で乱反射がおこってしまうと言う問題が有った。つま
り、図5(A)に示す様に、隆線51と谷線52とから
なる或る指紋構造を有する被検査指先5が、所定の指紋
入力装置に挿入された場合、条件が正しい環境に於いて
は、図5(C)に示す様な指紋認識データがえられる
が、若し、当該指先の皮膚が乾燥している様な場合に
は、当該指紋部の隆線51が正確に当該プリズム6の表
面に圧接されないことから、図5(B)に示す様な指紋
認識データがえられ、又当該指先の皮膚が汗等の皮膚分
泌物が多い様な場合には、当該指紋部の谷線52に当該
皮膚分泌物53が入り込んでいると共に、当該隆線51
とプリズム6との界面にも当該皮膚分泌物が介在する事
もあり、従って図5(D)に示す様に不正確な指紋認識
データしか得られなくなる。
In other words, when sweat or the like adheres to the fingertip to be inspected, the valley between the ridges of the fingerprint portion is a portion which should normally be totally reflected due to the influence of skin secretions due to sweat. There was a problem that diffuse reflection occurred. In other words, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the fingertip 5 to be inspected having a certain fingerprint structure including the ridges 51 and the valleys 52 is inserted into a predetermined fingerprint input device, the condition becomes correct. In this case, fingerprint recognition data as shown in FIG. 5 (C) is obtained. However, if the skin of the fingertip is dry, the ridge 51 of the fingerprint portion is accurately detected. Since it is not pressed against the surface of the prism 6, fingerprint recognition data as shown in FIG. 5 (B) is obtained. If the skin of the fingertip contains a lot of skin secretions such as sweat, the fingerprint portion is removed. The skin secretion 53 enters the valley line 52 and the ridge 51
The skin secretion may also intervene at the interface between the lens and the prism 6, so that only inaccurate fingerprint recognition data can be obtained as shown in FIG.

【0006】従って、係る状況に於いては、指紋入力が
正確にできないことになり、指紋照合の際に正確な照合
ができないという問題があった。一方、特開平2−16
7138号公報には、被検査指先に揮発性物質を塗布し
た後、当該被検査指先に不揮発性の液体を塗布して指紋
認識を行う方法が記載されているが、係る方法では、揮
発性物質を取扱う為、人体に危険がある場合が考えら
れ、又臭気の問題、揮発性物質が完全に揮発する迄の時
間がかなり係ると言う問題があり実用的でなく、又、当
該揮発性物質及び不揮発性の液体の供給を滴下方式を使
用していることから、当該被検査指先に付着される当該
物質の量が不均一となり、画像処理上正確な認識を行う
事が出来ないと言う問題がある。
Therefore, in such a situation, fingerprint input cannot be performed accurately, and there is a problem that fingerprint verification cannot be performed accurately. On the other hand, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-16
No. 7138 discloses a method of applying a volatile substance to a fingertip to be inspected and then applying a non-volatile liquid to the fingertip to be inspected to perform fingerprint recognition. There is a possibility that there is a danger to the human body due to handling, and it is not practical because there is a problem of odor and a problem that it takes a long time until the volatile substance is completely volatilized. Since the supply of the non-volatile liquid uses the dropping method, the amount of the substance adhered to the fingertip to be inspected becomes non-uniform, so that accurate recognition cannot be performed in image processing. is there.

【0007】更には、特開昭61−28171号公報に
は、指紋入力を行うに際し予め被検査指先を湿らせてお
く方法が記載され、又特開平2−149253号公報に
は、指紋入力に際してのイメージセンサの構造に関して
記載されているのみで、当該検査の予備的処理として被
検査指先を乾燥させる方法に関しては開示はない。又、
特開平5−309082号公報においては、単に被検査
指先の乾燥若しくは濡れの状態を測定する方法に関して
記載されているに過ぎず、当該被検査指先を積極的に乾
燥することの必要性に関しては記載が無い。
Further, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 61-28171 describes a method of moistening a fingertip to be inspected before inputting a fingerprint, and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-149253 discloses a method for inputting a fingerprint. This document only describes the structure of the image sensor described above, but does not disclose a method of drying the fingertip to be inspected as preliminary processing for the inspection. or,
JP-A-5-309082 merely describes a method for measuring the dry or wet state of a fingertip to be inspected, and describes the necessity of actively drying the fingertip to be inspected. There is no.

【0008】[0008]

【発明が解決しようとする課題】従って、本発明の目的
は、上記した従来技術の欠点を改良し、如何なる環境条
件に於いても、被検査指先の指紋入力画像を正確に記録
できる様にする事によって誤認識のない指紋入力装置及
び指紋検査方法を提供するものである。
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to improve the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art and to enable a fingerprint input image of a fingertip to be inspected to be accurately recorded under any environmental conditions. It is an object of the present invention to provide a fingerprint input device and a fingerprint inspection method that do not cause erroneous recognition.

【0009】[0009]

【課題を解決するための手段】本発明は上記した目的を
達成するため、以下に記載されたような技術構成を採用
するものである。即ち、本発明に係る第1の態様は、指
先の指紋部を乾燥手段で乾燥した後、当該指先の指紋部
を均一な油脂膜が形成されている油脂膜塗布手段に当接
せしめて、当該指紋部に当該油脂膜を塗布した後、指紋
検査手段で当該指先の指紋部を検査する指紋検査方法で
あり、又本発明に係る第2の態様としては、指先の指紋
部を乾燥させる指先乾燥手段、当該指先の指紋部に均一
な薄膜状の油脂膜を塗布する油脂膜塗布手段、当該指先
の指紋部を検査する指紋検査手段及び当該各手段を総合
的に制御する制御手段とから構成されている指紋入力装
置である。
The present invention employs the following technical configuration to achieve the above object. That is, in the first aspect according to the present invention, after the fingerprint portion of the fingertip is dried by the drying device, the fingerprint portion of the fingertip is brought into contact with the oil film coating device on which the uniform oil film is formed. A fingerprint inspection method in which the fingerprint portion is applied to the fingerprint portion and then the fingerprint portion is inspected by fingerprint inspection means. In a second aspect according to the present invention, a fingertip drying device for drying the fingerprint portion of the fingertip is provided. Means, an oil film coating means for applying a uniform thin film oil film to the fingerprint portion of the fingertip, a fingerprint inspection means for inspecting the fingerprint portion of the fingertip, and a control means for comprehensively controlling the respective means. Fingerprint input device.

【0010】[0010]

【発明の実施の形態】本発明に係る指紋入力装置及び指
紋検査方法は、上記した様な技術構成を採用しており、
より具体的には、指紋部を乾燥させるためのドライヤー
部と、指紋部に油脂膜を付着させるための印肉部に相当
する油脂膜塗布手段とが設けられているので、当該指先
の指紋部に存在する水分を予め除去した後に当該指紋部
に油脂膜を塗布させる事によって、上記従来技術の欠点
を改良する事が可能となった。
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A fingerprint input device and a fingerprint inspection method according to the present invention employ the above-described technical configuration.
More specifically, since a dryer unit for drying the fingerprint unit and an oil film coating unit corresponding to a seal portion for attaching an oil film to the fingerprint unit are provided, the fingerprint unit of the fingertip is provided. By previously removing the water present in the fingerprint and applying a grease film to the fingerprint portion, it is possible to improve the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art.

【0011】[0011]

【実施例】以下に、本発明に係る指紋検査方法及び指紋
入力装置の一具体例を図面を参照しながら詳細に説明す
る。即ち、図1は、本発明に係る指紋入力装置の一具体
例の構成を示すブロックダイアグラムであり、図中、指
先5の指紋部を乾燥させる指先乾燥手段30、当該指先
の指紋部に均一な薄膜状の油脂膜を塗布する油脂膜塗布
手段40、当該指先の指紋部を検査する指紋検査手段5
0及び当該各手段を総合的に制御する制御手段60とか
ら構成されている指紋入力装置100が示されている。
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the fingerprint inspection method and the fingerprint input device according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. That is, FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a specific example of the fingerprint input device according to the present invention. In FIG. Oil film applying means 40 for applying a thin film of oil film, fingerprint inspection means 5 for inspecting a fingerprint portion of the fingertip
0 shows a fingerprint input device 100 including a control unit 60 for comprehensively controlling the respective units.

【0012】本発明に係る当該指紋入力装置100に於
て使用される当該指先乾燥手段30は、当該指先5に付
着している汗成分を当該指先5の表面から除去する機能
を有すものであって、図2に示す様に、例えば、当該指
先乾燥手段30は、被検査指先5を挿入する指先挿入部
31、空気流形成手段32とから構成されている事が望
ましい。
The fingertip drying means 30 used in the fingerprint input device 100 according to the present invention has a function of removing sweat components adhering to the fingertip 5 from the surface of the fingertip 5. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, for example, the fingertip drying means 30 is preferably composed of a fingertip insertion part 31 for inserting the fingertip 5 to be inspected, and an airflow forming means 32.

【0013】即ち、本発明に係る当該指先乾燥手段30
は、被検査指先5の表面に付着している水分、特には汗
による分泌物を除去する事が目的であり、その為、当該
被検査指先5の表面に常温若しくは所定の温度を有する
空気流を当接させ、当該水分を吹き飛ばすか風乾する
か、或いは蒸発させるかの操作を行うものである。より
具体的には、当該指先乾燥手段30は、空気吸入部33
と空気排気部34を有する適宜のエアーダクト10を使
用し、当該エアーダクト10の一部に当該被検査指先5
の指先挿入部31を設けると同時に、当該エアーダクト
10内に、例えば電動ファン等から構成される適宜の空
気流発生手段13を設けたものである。
That is, the fingertip drying means 30 according to the present invention.
The purpose of the present invention is to remove moisture adhering to the surface of the fingertip 5 to be inspected, in particular, secretions due to sweat, and therefore, the air flow having a normal temperature or a predetermined temperature on the surface of the fingertip 5 to be inspected. Are brought into contact with each other to perform an operation of blowing off, air-drying, or evaporating the water. More specifically, the fingertip drying means 30 includes an air suction unit 33.
And an appropriate air duct 10 having an air exhaust portion 34, and a part of the air duct 10
The air duct 10 is provided with an appropriate air flow generating means 13 such as an electric fan at the same time as the fingertip insertion portion 31 is provided.

【0014】当該指先乾燥手段30に於ては、空気流発
生手段13の近傍に当該空気流の温度を任意の値に設定
出来る、例えば抵抗等から構成される温度制御手段11
を配置する事も可能である。又、本発明に係る当該指紋
入力装置100に於ける当該指先乾燥手段30の当該指
先挿入部31に、該被検査指先5が挿入されたか否かを
判断する、例えば適宜の光センサー等から構成される指
先挿入識別手段12が配置されていても良い。
In the fingertip drying means 30, the temperature of the air flow can be set to an arbitrary value in the vicinity of the air flow generating means 13, for example, a temperature control means 11 composed of a resistor or the like.
It is also possible to arrange. Further, in the fingerprint input device 100 according to the present invention, it is determined whether or not the fingertip 5 to be inspected has been inserted into the fingertip insertion portion 31 of the fingertip drying means 30. The fingertip insertion identification means 12 to be performed may be arranged.

【0015】当該指先挿入識別手段12が、当該指先挿
入部31に、被検査指先5が挿入された事を検知した場
合に、当該指先挿入識別手段12の出力信号に応答し
て、当該制御手段60が当該空気流発生手段13、及
び、又は当該温度制御手段11を駆動する様に制御する
様に構成されている。更に、本発明に於いては、当該指
先挿入識別手段12が、当該指先挿入部31に、被検査
指先5が挿入された事を検知した場合に、当該指先挿入
部30の適宜の位置に設けられた表示手段14を駆動す
るように構成しても良く、それによって、当該指先挿入
部30に現在被検査指先5が挿入されている状態、或い
は当該指先乾燥手段30が作動している状態を、報知手
段としての表示ランプ14等を介して報知する事が可能
となる。
When the fingertip insertion identifying means 12 detects that the fingertip 5 to be inspected has been inserted into the fingertip inserting portion 31, the fingertip insertion identifying means 12 responds to an output signal of the fingertip insertion identifying means 12 to control the control means. 60 is configured to control the air flow generating means 13 and / or the temperature control means 11 to be driven. Further, in the present invention, when the fingertip insertion identifying means 12 detects that the fingertip 5 to be inspected has been inserted into the fingertip insertion part 31, the fingertip insertion identification means 12 is provided at an appropriate position of the fingertip insertion part 30. The displayed display means 14 may be configured to be driven, whereby the state in which the fingertip 5 to be inspected is currently inserted into the fingertip insertion section 30 or the state in which the fingertip drying means 30 is operating is displayed. , Can be notified via the display lamp 14 or the like as the notification means.

【0016】一方、本発明に係る当該指紋入力装置10
0に於て使用される当該油脂膜塗布手段40は、その拡
大斜視図である図3より明らかな様に、基本的には、均
一な厚さに形成された油脂膜を担持する長尺状の基材部
20と当該基材部20を支持する支持部材19とで構成
され、当該基材部20は、一定の方向に移動可能に構成
されている事が望ましい。
On the other hand, the fingerprint input device 10 according to the present invention
As shown in FIG. 3, which is an enlarged perspective view of the grease film applying means 40, the grease film applying means 40 basically has a long shape which carries a grease film having a uniform thickness. And a supporting member 19 for supporting the base member 20, and the base member 20 is desirably configured to be movable in a certain direction.

【0017】本発明に於て使用される当該基材部20
は、その所定の長さの基材部20を予め適宜のローラ状
に巻き上げておき、従動シャフト45に搭載された適宜
の供給ローラー部16に搭載して、そこから任意の長さ
を一定の速度で間欠的に引き出される様に構成されてい
る。当該基材部20の移動速度、移動方向、移動ピッチ
等は、適宜のモータ21を有する巻取り駆動ローラ15
の駆動条件を任意に設定する事によって決定する事が可
能である。
The substrate portion 20 used in the present invention
A predetermined length of the base material portion 20 is wound up in advance in an appropriate roller shape, and is mounted on an appropriate supply roller portion 16 mounted on the driven shaft 45, and an arbitrary length is fixed therefrom. It is configured to be pulled out intermittently at a speed. The moving speed, moving direction, moving pitch, and the like of the base member 20 are controlled by a winding drive roller 15 having an appropriate motor 21.
Can be determined by arbitrarily setting the driving conditions.

【0018】当該巻取り駆動ローラ15の駆動条件は、
上記した制御手段60によって決定する事が可能であ
る。又、本発明に於ける当該指紋入力装置100に於け
る当該油脂膜塗布手段40に於いては、当該指先乾燥手
段30に於て風乾された当該被検査指先5を、当該油脂
膜塗布手段40に於ける当該支持部材19と該基材部2
0とで構成される油脂膜付着部41に移動させて、当該
基材部20の表面に軽く押圧せしめて、当該基材部20
の表面に形成された当該油脂膜を当該被検査指先5の表
面に転写する。
The driving conditions of the winding drive roller 15 are as follows.
It can be determined by the control means 60 described above. Further, in the oil film applying means 40 in the fingerprint input device 100 according to the present invention, the inspected fingertip 5 air-dried in the fingertip drying means 30 is attached to the oil film applying means 40. Support member 19 and base member 2
0, and is slightly pressed against the surface of the base member 20, so that the base member 20
Is transferred to the surface of the fingertip 5 to be inspected.

【0019】当該基材部20は、紙、織物、不織布、フ
イルム等で構成された長尺状の細幅構造物であって、そ
の内部に油脂材料を内蔵しえる多孔質な構造を有するも
のである事が望ましい。又、当該支持部材19は、当該
基材部20を当該基材部20の表面上に摺動自在に保持
する機能を有するものであれば、如何なる構造のもので
も採用する事が可能であるが、多少柔軟性を有してい
て、当該被検査指先5が当該基材部20の表面に当接さ
れた場合に、当該基材部20の表面が若干凹む様な構造
を有している事が望ましい。
The base portion 20 is a long narrow structure made of paper, woven fabric, non-woven fabric, film, or the like, and has a porous structure capable of incorporating an oil or fat material therein. Is desirable. The support member 19 may have any structure as long as it has a function of slidably holding the base member 20 on the surface of the base member 20. Has a structure such that when the fingertip 5 to be inspected comes into contact with the surface of the base member 20, the surface of the base member 20 is slightly depressed. Is desirable.

【0020】つまり、本発明に於ける当該指紋入力装置
100に於いては、当該支持部材19と当該支持部材1
9上を通過する当該基材部20とで当該油脂膜塗布手段
40が構成されるものである。更に、本発明に係る当該
油脂膜塗布手段40に、当該基材部20に被検査指先8
が当接し或いは当該基材部20から当該被検査指先8が
離反した事を検出する油脂膜塗布操作実行識別手段18
が設けられている事も望ましい。
That is, in the fingerprint input device 100 according to the present invention, the support member 19 and the support member 1 are provided.
The base material portion 20 passing over the upper surface 9 constitutes the oil film coating means 40. Further, the fingertip 8 to be inspected is attached to the base member 20 by the oil film applying means 40 according to the present invention.
Grease film coating operation execution identifying means 18 for detecting that the fingertip 8 to be inspected has come off from the base portion 20 or has come off.
It is also desirable that the information is provided.

【0021】当該油脂膜塗布操作実行識別手段18は、
例えば適宜の光学センサー手段を使用する事が可能であ
る。本発明に於ける当該油脂膜塗布手段40に於いて
は、駆動モータ21を有する当該巻取り駆動ローラ15
は、当該油脂膜塗布操作実行識別手段18からの出力信
号に応答して当該制御手段60が予め定められた駆動信
号を当該巻取り駆動ローラ15の駆動モータ21に出力
し、当該ローラ15を間欠的に駆動せしる様に構成され
ている事が望ましく、それによって、当該油脂膜付着部
41に於ける当該基材部20の表面が常に新しい油脂膜
面に更新され、常に均一で適正な量の油脂膜を被検査指
先5の表面に付着せしめる事が可能となる。
The grease film application operation execution identifying means 18 comprises:
For example, it is possible to use appropriate optical sensor means. In the oil film applying means 40 according to the present invention, the winding drive roller 15 having the drive motor 21 is provided.
The controller 60 outputs a predetermined drive signal to the drive motor 21 of the take-up drive roller 15 in response to the output signal from the oil-and-fat-film-coating-operation execution identifying means 18 so that the roller 15 is intermittently driven. It is preferable that the surface of the base portion 20 in the oil / fat film adhering portion 41 is always updated with a new oil / fat film surface, so that it is always uniform and appropriate. It is possible to attach a large amount of oil film to the surface of the fingertip 5 to be inspected.

【0022】本発明に於て使用しえる当該油脂膜材料と
しては、特に限定されるものではないが、例えば、動物
性の油脂が好ましい。以下に本発明に係る指紋入力装置
100の更に詳細な具体例を図1乃至図3を参照しなが
ら説明する。図1に示す様に、31はドライヤー部に相
当する指先乾燥手段30の指先挿入部で、被検査指先5
を入れると光学センサー12が当該指5を検出して、制
御手段である制御回路部60が作動し、表示ランプ14
が点灯する。
The oil film material that can be used in the present invention is not particularly limited. For example, animal oils and fats are preferable. Hereinafter, a more specific example of the fingerprint input device 100 according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, reference numeral 31 denotes a fingertip insertion unit of a fingertip drying means 30 corresponding to a dryer unit.
Is inserted, the optical sensor 12 detects the finger 5, the control circuit unit 60 as a control means is activated, and the display lamp 14
Lights up.

【0023】それと同時に、温度制御手段11を構成す
る抵抗コイルと空気流発生手段13を構成する電動ファ
ンに電流が流れる。これにより、吸気口33から吸引さ
れた空気は抵抗コイル11で加熱されて温風となって指
5に当たり、その後、エアーダクト10を通って排気口
34に出ていく。
At the same time, a current flows through the resistance coil constituting the temperature control means 11 and the electric fan constituting the air flow generation means 13. As a result, the air sucked from the intake port 33 is heated by the resistance coil 11 and becomes hot air, hits the finger 5, and then passes through the air duct 10 to the exhaust port 34.

【0024】前記動作は制御手段60によって制御され
一定時間をカウントしてから停止される。これにより、
図5の指5の谷線52にある水分である皮膚分泌物53
は蒸発して乾燥される。次に、支持部材19の基材部2
0に被検査指先5を押し当てると、基材部20を構成す
る、例えば油紙シートに含浸された油脂剤が被検査指先
5の隆線に付着される。
The above operation is controlled by the control means 60 and is stopped after counting a predetermined time. This allows
A skin secretion 53 which is water on the valley line 52 of the finger 5 in FIG.
Is evaporated to dryness. Next, the base member 2 of the support member 19
When the fingertip 5 to be inspected is pressed against the fingertip 0, for example, a fat or oil impregnated in an oil paper sheet constituting the base material portion 20 is attached to the ridges of the fingertip 5 to be inspected.

【0025】尚、油紙シ−ト等からなる基材部20に被
検査指先5を押し当てるときに光学センサー18によっ
て当該被検査指先5が、当該基材部20に当接されてい
るか否かを検出する。そして、この検出信号は制御回路
部60により制御されて、巻取り駆動ローラ15を駆動
して、油脂シート20の送り量をカウントして一定量を
送って停止される。
When the fingertip 5 to be inspected is pressed against the base part 20 made of an oil paper sheet or the like, whether or not the fingertip 5 to be inspected is in contact with the base part 20 by the optical sensor 18 is determined. Is detected. The detection signal is controlled by the control circuit section 60 to drive the take-up driving roller 15 to count the feed amount of the oil / fat sheet 20, send a predetermined amount, and stop.

【0026】これにより、一度使用した油紙シート20
は駆動ローラ15に巻き取られていくため、次に使用す
る時は常に新しい油紙シート20が準備される。本発明
に係る指紋入力方法は前記手順により被検査指先5に油
脂被膜を付着した状態のまま、指紋検査手段50を構成
する適宜の指紋センサー1の指紋入力面55に押し当て
ることにより、結像工学系3を通して従来公知の画像処
理方法で構成されるイメージセンサー4で認識される。
Thus, the oil paper sheet 20 used once
Is rolled up by the drive roller 15, so that a new oil paper sheet 20 is always prepared for the next use. The fingerprint input method according to the present invention forms an image by pressing the fingerprint input surface 55 of the appropriate fingerprint sensor 1 constituting the fingerprint inspection means 50 with the oil and fat film adhered to the fingertip 5 to be inspected by the above procedure. Through the engineering system 3, the image is recognized by the image sensor 4 configured by a conventionally known image processing method.

【0027】即ち、図4に示す様に、指紋センサー1は
光源2からの光をプリズム6の中を反射しながら正反射
した光のみが結像光学系3を通ってイメージセンサー4
にはいる。本具体例に於いては、例えば、図2において
指先乾燥手段30の指先挿入部31に被検査指先5を挿
入すると光学センサー12がその事実を検出して適宜の
信号を出力し、その出力信号に応答して当該抵抗コイル
11に電流が流れると同時に当該電動ファン13にも電
流が供給され、当該電動ファン13が作動する。
That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the fingerprint sensor 1 reflects only the light from the light source 2 in the prism 6 while specularly reflecting the light from the light source 2 through the imaging optical system 3.
Enter. In this specific example, for example, when the fingertip 5 to be inspected is inserted into the fingertip insertion portion 31 of the fingertip drying means 30 in FIG. 2, the optical sensor 12 detects the fact and outputs an appropriate signal. In response to the current, the electric current is supplied to the electric fan 13 at the same time as the electric current flows to the resistance coil 11, and the electric fan 13 operates.

【0028】又同時に表示ランプ14の点灯を行う。更
に、図3に示す様に、当該基材部の一例としての油紙シ
ート20は吸油性のシート材であって、本具体例では油
脂を含浸させた油紙をロール状にした油脂ロール20を
使用している。当該油紙ロール20は駆動ローラ15と
従動シャフト16にセットされて常に張力を与えた状態
としてある。また、支持部材19にある油紙シート20
に指5を押し当てると指5の隆線に油脂膜を形成でき
る。
At the same time, the display lamp 14 is turned on. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, an oil paper sheet 20 as an example of the base member is an oil-absorbing sheet material. In this specific example, an oil paper roll 20 made of oil paper impregnated with oil is used. doing. The oil paper roll 20 is set on the drive roller 15 and the driven shaft 16 and is in a state where tension is always applied. The oil paper sheet 20 on the support member 19
When the finger 5 is pressed against the ridge, an oil film can be formed on the ridge of the finger 5.

【0029】尚、当該支持部材19は固定されていて指
5を押し当てたときに油紙シート20を指に密着させて
油脂を付着し易くしている。更に、図3において油紙シ
ート20に指5を押し当てたときに光学センサー18に
より指5を検出する。そして、そこから指5を離したと
きにモーター21が作動して駆動ローラー15により、
油紙シート20が巻き取られる。尚、油脂シートの送り
量は制御回路60により制御される。
Incidentally, the supporting member 19 is fixed, and when the finger 5 is pressed, the oil paper sheet 20 is brought into close contact with the finger so that the oil and fat can be easily attached. Further, in FIG. 3, when the finger 5 is pressed against the oil paper sheet 20, the finger 5 is detected by the optical sensor 18. When the finger 5 is released therefrom, the motor 21 operates and the drive roller 15
The oil paper sheet 20 is wound. The feed amount of the oil / fat sheet is controlled by the control circuit 60.

【0030】本発明に係る当該指紋検査方法において
は、上記した様に、指紋入力面、つまりプリズム6の一
面に被検査指先5をのせて押し当てるとプリズム内面か
ら発光された光は指紋の凹凸部に均一に当たるが、当該
被検査指先5の隆線は油脂被膜が形成されているため指
紋入力面に密着し易くなる。また、谷線は指紋入力面6
との間に空気の層ができる。当該指紋センサー1の光源
からの光は被検査指先5の谷線では全反射光となるが隆
線では全反射光は存在しないため、指の隆線と谷線の画
像が明瞭に認識できる。
In the fingerprint inspection method according to the present invention, as described above, when the fingertip 5 to be inspected is placed on the fingerprint input surface, that is, one surface of the prism 6 and pressed against the fingerprint input surface, the light emitted from the inner surface of the prism becomes uneven. The ridges of the fingertip 5 to be inspected are easily adhered to the fingerprint input surface because the grease film is formed thereon. The valley line is the fingerprint input surface 6
There is a layer of air between them. The light from the light source of the fingerprint sensor 1 is totally reflected at the valley of the fingertip 5 to be inspected, but is not totally reflected at the ridge, so that the image of the ridge and valley of the finger can be clearly recognized.

【0031】これは、指紋入力画像が正確にできるとい
うことで、指紋の照合の際にも入力した画像に近い画像
が得られることにより誤認識のない指紋入力装置が提供
できるということになる。次に、本発明係る指紋検査方
法の具体例に付いて説明する。本具体例の構成は上記し
た具体例と同一である。
This means that since a fingerprint input image can be accurately obtained, an image close to the input image can be obtained even during fingerprint collation, so that a fingerprint input device free from erroneous recognition can be provided. Next, a specific example of the fingerprint inspection method according to the present invention will be described. The configuration of this specific example is the same as the specific example described above.

【0032】処で、本具体例に於いては、図1に於て、
6は指紋入力面であり、30は指先の指紋部の水分を蒸
発させるためのドライヤー部であり、19は指紋に油脂
被膜を形成するための支持部材である。操作手順はま
ず、被検査指先5を指先乾燥手段30の指先挿入部31
に載せると表示ランプ14が点灯するので、これが消え
るまで当該被検査指先5の指紋部を乾燥させてから次に
支持部材19に当該5を押し当てて当該被検査指先5の
隆線に油脂被膜を形成させる。次に、指紋入力部1aに
当該被検査指先5を押し当てて指紋入力を行う。
Here, in this specific example, in FIG.
Reference numeral 6 denotes a fingerprint input surface, reference numeral 30 denotes a dryer unit for evaporating moisture in the fingerprint portion of the fingertip, and reference numeral 19 denotes a support member for forming an oil film on the fingerprint. The operation procedure is as follows. First, the fingertip 5 to be inspected is inserted into the fingertip insertion portion 31 of the fingertip drying means 30.
Since the display lamp 14 is turned on when it is put on the fingertip, the fingerprint portion of the fingertip 5 to be inspected is dried until it disappears. Is formed. Next, the fingertip 5 is pressed against the fingerprint input unit 1a to input a fingerprint.

【0033】即ち、当該指先乾燥手段30の指先挿入部
31に被検査指先5を載せると光学センサー12が検出
して表示ランプ14を表示させるとともに制御回路部6
0の制御によって、抵抗コイル11への電源投入と同時
に電動ファン13を作動させる。そして、制御回路部6
0のタイマーによって一定時間この作動をした後、前記
表示ランプ14を滅灯して抵抗コイル11への電源断と
電動ファン13の電源断を行う。
That is, when the to-be-inspected fingertip 5 is placed on the fingertip insertion portion 31 of the fingertip drying means 30, the optical sensor 12 detects and displays the display lamp 14 and the control circuit 6
By the control of 0, the electric fan 13 is operated at the same time as the power supply to the resistance coil 11 is turned on. Then, the control circuit unit 6
After this operation is performed for a certain period of time by the timer 0, the indicator lamp 14 is extinguished, and the power supply to the resistance coil 11 and the power supply to the electric fan 13 are performed.

【0034】尚、ここでは特に表示ランプ14の目的は
操作者にドライヤー機能動作中であることの表示のため
であり、他の方法として、音声による伝達方法でも良い
しまたは、画像表示による方法でもさしつかえない。次
に、支持部材19に当該被検査指先5を載せると光学セ
ンサー18がその状態を検出して、所定の検出信号を出
力する。
The purpose of the display lamp 14 is to indicate to the operator that the dryer function is in operation. As another method, a voice transmission method or an image display method may be used. I can't tell. Next, when the fingertip 5 is placed on the support member 19, the optical sensor 18 detects the state and outputs a predetermined detection signal.

【0035】そして、この被検査指先5を当該支持部材
19から離したときに制御回路部60の制御によって駆
動モータ21が駆動されて、巻取り駆動ローラ15が駆
動され油紙シート20は駆動ローラ15に一定量だけ巻
き取られる。これは、一度使用した油紙シート20は自
動的に送り出されて新しい油紙シート20を繰り出す機
構を備えている。つまり、毎回使用する毎に常に新しい
油紙シートが準備される。
When the fingertip 5 to be inspected is separated from the support member 19, the drive motor 21 is driven by the control of the control circuit 60, and the take-up drive roller 15 is driven. Is wound up by a certain amount. This is provided with a mechanism for automatically feeding out the used oil paper sheet 20 and feeding out a new oil paper sheet 20. That is, a new oil paper sheet is always prepared every time it is used.

【0036】光学センサー12は指先乾燥手段30に指
を置いたときの指の有無を検出するものであるため機能
上は別の方式、例えばマイクロスイッチ等を使用しても
良い。また、油脂ロール20は必ずしもロール状でなく
ともベルト状にしてもさしつかえない。本発明に於て、
当該指紋入力は前記手順により被検査指先5に油脂被膜
を形成した状態のまま、指紋センサー1の指紋入力面6
に押し当てることにより、結像工学系3を通してイメー
ジセンサー4で認識される。
Since the optical sensor 12 detects the presence or absence of a finger when the finger is placed on the fingertip drying means 30, another method such as a micro switch may be used in terms of function. Further, the oil and fat roll 20 may not necessarily be in the form of a roll but may be in the form of a belt. In the present invention,
The fingerprint input is performed with the fingerprint input surface 6 of the fingerprint sensor 1 kept in a state in which an oil film is formed on the fingertip 5 to be inspected by the above-described procedure.
Is recognized by the image sensor 4 through the imaging engineering system 3.

【0037】当該指紋入力面6に指をのせて押し当てる
とプリズム内面から発光された光は指紋の凹凸部に均一
に当たるが指5の隆線は油脂被膜が形成されているため
指紋入力面6に密着し易くなる。また、谷線は指紋入力
面6との間に空気の層ができる。又、指紋センサー1の
光源からの光は被検査指先5の谷線では全反射光となる
が隆線では全反射光は存在しないため、指の隆線と谷線
の画像が明瞭に認識できる。
When a finger is put on the fingerprint input surface 6 and pressed against the fingerprint input surface, light emitted from the inner surface of the prism uniformly hits the concave and convex portions of the fingerprint. It becomes easy to adhere to. In addition, an air layer is formed between the valley line and the fingerprint input surface 6. The light from the light source of the fingerprint sensor 1 is totally reflected at the valley of the fingertip 5 to be inspected, but is not totally reflected at the ridge, so that the images of the ridge and valley of the finger can be clearly recognized. .

【0038】これは、指紋入力画像が正確にできるとい
うことで、指紋の照合の際にも入力した画像に近い画像
が得られることにより誤認識のない指紋入力装置が提供
できるということになる。つまり、上記した様に、本発
明に係る当該指紋検査方法としては、基本的には、指先
の指紋部を乾燥手段で乾燥した後、当該指先の指紋部を
均一な油脂膜が形成されている油脂膜塗布手段に当接せ
しめて、当該指紋部に当該油脂膜を塗布した後、指紋検
査手段で当該指先の指紋部を検査する指紋検査方法であ
る。
This means that since a fingerprint input image can be accurately formed, an image close to the input image can be obtained even during fingerprint collation, and a fingerprint input device free from erroneous recognition can be provided. That is, as described above, in the fingerprint inspection method according to the present invention, basically, after the fingerprint portion of the fingertip is dried by the drying means, a uniform oil film is formed on the fingerprint portion of the fingertip. This is a fingerprint inspection method in which the fingerprint portion is applied to the fingerprint portion by being brought into contact with an oil / fat film application device, and then the fingerprint portion of the fingertip is inspected by the fingerprint inspection device.

【0039】そして、当該指紋検査方法に於て、当該乾
燥手段は、当該指先を風乾するものである事が望まし
く、更には、当該乾燥手段は、当該指先に付着している
汗成分を当該指先表面から除去するものである事が望ま
しい。又、本発明の当該指紋検査方法に於ける当該油脂
膜塗布手段に於ける当該油脂膜面は、当該被検査指先が
当接する毎に新しい油脂膜面に更新せしめられる事が望
ましい。
In the fingerprint inspection method, the drying means desirably air-drys the fingertip. Further, the drying means removes a sweat component adhering to the fingertip from the fingertip. It is desirable to remove it from the surface. Further, it is desirable that the oil film surface in the oil film coating means in the fingerprint inspection method of the present invention is updated to a new oil film surface each time the fingertip to be inspected comes into contact.

【0040】[0040]

【発明の効果】本発明に係る当該指紋入力装置及び当該
指紋検査方法は、上記した様な構成を採用しているの
で、それにより得られる第1の効果は、指の皮膚分泌物
が多すぎる場合は谷線に付着した皮膚分泌物をドライヤ
ーで乾燥させるため、皮膚分泌物と指紋入力面のところ
で隆線と誤認識する可能性が大幅に無くなり、且つ、そ
の後に指紋の隆線にのみ油脂膜を形成するため隆線と指
紋入力面の密着性が大幅に向上して隆線と谷線の差を明
瞭な画像として認識でき、指紋認識の誤差が少なくする
ことができる。
Since the fingerprint input device and the fingerprint inspection method according to the present invention employ the above-described configurations, the first effect obtained by the fingerprint input device and the fingerprint inspection method is that the skin secretion of the finger is too much. In this case, the skin secretions adhering to the valleys are dried with a dryer, so that the possibility of misrecognition of the skin secretions and ridges at the fingerprint input surface is largely eliminated, and thereafter, only the ridges of the fingerprints are greased. Since the film is formed, the adhesion between the ridges and the fingerprint input surface is greatly improved, the difference between the ridges and the valleys can be recognized as a clear image, and errors in fingerprint recognition can be reduced.

【0041】また、本発明に於ける第2の効果として
は、指紋部の皮膚分泌物が少なすぎる場合は指紋の隆線
に油脂膜を形成するため指紋入力の際に指紋の隆線と指
紋入力面の密着性が大幅に向上して隆線と谷線の差を明
瞭な画像として認識できるため指紋認識の誤差が少なく
することができる。以上の結果、本発明に於いては、個
人差または環境温度、湿度等による指紋部の皮膚分泌物
の量の差に左右されない常に安定した鮮明な指紋像を得
ることができるという効果がある。
A second effect of the present invention is that when the skin secretion in the fingerprint portion is too small, an oil film is formed on the ridge of the fingerprint, so that the fingerprint ridge and the fingerprint are not formed when the fingerprint is input. Since the adhesion between the input surfaces is greatly improved and the difference between the ridge line and the valley line can be recognized as a clear image, errors in fingerprint recognition can be reduced. As a result, in the present invention, there is an effect that a stable and clear fingerprint image can be always obtained which is not affected by the difference of the amount of skin secretion in the fingerprint part due to individual differences or environmental temperature, humidity and the like.

【図面の簡単な説明】[Brief description of the drawings]

【図1】図1は、本発明に係る指紋入力装置の一具体例
の構成を示すブロックダイアグラムである。
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a specific example of a fingerprint input device according to the present invention.

【図2】図2は、本発明に係る指紋入力装置で使用され
る指先乾燥手段の構成を説明するブロックダイアグラム
である。
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a fingertip drying unit used in the fingerprint input device according to the present invention.

【図3】図3は、本発明に係る指紋入力装置で使用され
る油脂膜塗布手段の構成を説明するブロックダイアグラ
ムである。
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an oil film coating means used in the fingerprint input device according to the present invention.

【図4】図4は、指紋検査方法の原理を説明する図であ
る。
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the principle of a fingerprint inspection method.

【図5】図5は、被検査指先の状態による指紋認識の変
化を示す図である。
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a change in fingerprint recognition depending on a state of a fingertip to be inspected;

【符号の説明】[Explanation of symbols]

1…指紋センサ 2…光源 3…結像光学系 4…イメージセンサ 5…被検査指先 6…プリズム 10…エアーダクト 11…温度制御手段 12…指先挿入識別手段 13…空気流発生手段 14…報知手段 15…駆動ローラ 16…供給ローラー部 18、24…光学センサ 19…支持部材 20…基材部 21…モータ 30…指先乾燥手段 31…指先挿入部 32…空気流形成手段 33…空気吸入部 34…空気排気部 40…油脂膜塗布手段 45…従動シャフト 50…指紋検査手段 51…隆線 52…谷線 53…皮膚分泌物 60…制御回路部 100…指紋入力装置 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Fingerprint sensor 2 ... Light source 3 ... Imaging optical system 4 ... Image sensor 5 ... Fingertip to be inspected 6 ... Prism 10 ... Air duct 11 ... Temperature control means 12 ... Fingertip insertion identification means 13 ... Air flow generation means 14 ... Notification means DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 ... Drive roller 16 ... Supply roller part 18, 24 ... Optical sensor 19 ... Support member 20 ... Substrate part 21 ... Motor 30 ... Fingertip drying means 31 ... Fingertip insertion part 32 ... Air flow formation means 33 ... Air suction part 34 ... Air exhaust unit 40 ... Oil film coating means 45 ... Followed shaft 50 ... Fingerprint inspection means 51 ... Ridge 52 ... Valley line 53 ... Skin secretion 60 ... Control circuit unit 100 ... Fingerprint input device

Claims (13)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 【請求項1】 指先の指紋部を乾燥手段で乾燥した後、
当該指先の指紋部を均一な油脂膜が形成されている油脂
膜塗布手段に当接せしめて、当該指紋部に当該油脂膜を
塗布した後、指紋検査手段で当該指先の指紋部を検査す
る事を特徴とする指紋検査方法。
After drying a fingerprint part of a fingertip by a drying means,
After the fingerprint portion of the fingertip is brought into contact with the oil film coating means on which a uniform oil film is formed, and the oil film is applied to the fingerprint portion, the fingerprint portion of the finger tip is inspected by the fingerprint inspection means. A fingerprint inspection method characterized in that:
【請求項2】 当該乾燥手段は、当該指先を風乾するも
のである事を特徴とする請求項1記載の指紋検査方法。
2. The fingerprint inspection method according to claim 1, wherein said drying means air-drys said fingertip.
【請求項3】 当該乾燥手段は、当該指先に付着してい
る汗成分を当該指先表面から除去するものである事を特
徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の指紋検査方法。
3. The fingerprint inspection method according to claim 1, wherein the drying unit removes a sweat component adhering to the fingertip from the surface of the fingertip.
【請求項4】 当該油脂膜塗布手段に於ける当該油脂膜
面は、当該被検査指先が当接する毎に新しい油脂膜面に
更新せしめられる事を特徴とする請求項1乃至3の何れ
かに記載の指紋検査方法。
4. The oil / fat film surface in the oil / fat film applying means is updated to a new oil / fat film surface each time the fingertip to be inspected contacts. The described fingerprint inspection method.
【請求項5】 指先の指紋部を乾燥させる指先乾燥手
段、当該指先の指紋部に均一な薄膜状の油脂膜を塗布す
る油脂膜塗布手段、当該指先の指紋部を検査する指紋検
査手段及び当該各手段を総合的に制御する制御手段とか
ら構成されている指紋入力装置。
5. Fingertip drying means for drying a fingerprint portion of a fingertip, oil film applying means for applying a uniform thin oil film on the fingerprint portion of the fingertip, fingerprint inspection means for inspecting the fingerprint portion of the fingertip, and A fingerprint input device comprising: a control unit that comprehensively controls each unit.
【請求項6】 当該指先乾燥手段は、当該指先に付着し
ている汗成分を当該指先表面から除去するものである事
を特徴とする指紋入力装置。
6. The fingerprint input device according to claim 1, wherein said fingertip drying means removes a sweat component adhering to said fingertip from said fingertip surface.
【請求項7】 当該指先乾燥手段は、被検査指先を挿入
する指先挿入部、空気流形成手段とから構成されている
事を特徴とする請求項5又は6に記載の指紋入力装置。
7. The fingerprint input device according to claim 5, wherein said fingertip drying means comprises a fingertip insertion portion for inserting a fingertip to be inspected, and an airflow forming means.
【請求項8】 当該指先乾燥手段は、更に当該空気流の
温度制御手段を含む事を特徴とする請求項7記載の指紋
入力装置。
8. The fingerprint input device according to claim 7, wherein said fingertip drying means further includes a temperature control means for said air flow.
【請求項9】 当該指先乾燥手段は、更に当該指先挿入
部に、該被検査指先が挿入されたか否かを判断する指先
挿入識別手段を含む事を特徴とする請求項7記載の指紋
入力装置。
9. The fingerprint input device according to claim 7, wherein said fingertip drying means further includes fingertip insertion identification means for judging whether said fingertip to be inspected has been inserted in said fingertip insertion portion. .
【請求項10】 当該油脂膜塗布手段は、均一な厚さに
形成された油脂膜を担持する長尺状の基材部と当該基材
部を支持する支持部材とで構成され、当該基材部は、一
定の方向に移動可能に構成されている事を特徴とする請
求項5乃至9の何れかに記載の指紋入力装置。
10. The oil / fat film applying means is composed of a long base member for supporting an oil / fat film formed in a uniform thickness, and a support member for supporting the base material. The fingerprint input device according to claim 5, wherein the unit is configured to be movable in a fixed direction.
【請求項11】 当該基材部は、供給ローラー部から供
給され、巻取ローラー部によって所定の速度で巻き取ら
れる様に構成されている事を特徴とする請求項10記載
の指紋入力装置。
11. The fingerprint input device according to claim 10, wherein the substrate portion is supplied from a supply roller portion, and is wound at a predetermined speed by a winding roller portion.
【請求項12】 当該支持部材と当該支持部材上を通過
する当該基材部とで当該油脂膜塗布手段が構成されると
共に、当該油脂膜塗布手段に、当該基材部に被検査指先
が当接し或いは当該基材部から当該被検査指先が離反し
た事を検出する油脂膜塗布操作実行識別手段が設けられ
ている事を特徴とする請求項5乃至11の何れかに記載
の指紋入力装置。
12. The oil film coating means is constituted by the support member and the base member passing over the support member, and the fingertip to be inspected is applied to the base material by the oil film coating means. The fingerprint input device according to any one of claims 5 to 11, further comprising an oil film coating operation execution identification unit configured to detect that the fingertip to be inspected comes into contact with or separates from the base member.
【請求項13】 当該巻取りローラは、当該油脂膜塗布
操作実行識別手段からの出力信号に応答して間欠的に駆
動せしめられる様に構成されている事を特徴とする請求
項11記載の指紋入力装置。
13. The fingerprint according to claim 11, wherein the winding roller is configured to be driven intermittently in response to an output signal from the oil film coating operation execution identifying means. Input device.
JP12986398A 1998-05-13 1998-05-13 Fingerprint input device and fingerprint inspection method Expired - Fee Related JP3278610B2 (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP12986398A JP3278610B2 (en) 1998-05-13 1998-05-13 Fingerprint input device and fingerprint inspection method

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
JP12986398A JP3278610B2 (en) 1998-05-13 1998-05-13 Fingerprint input device and fingerprint inspection method

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
JPH11318863A true JPH11318863A (en) 1999-11-24
JP3278610B2 JP3278610B2 (en) 2002-04-30

Family

ID=15020148

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
JP12986398A Expired - Fee Related JP3278610B2 (en) 1998-05-13 1998-05-13 Fingerprint input device and fingerprint inspection method

Country Status (1)

Country Link
JP (1) JP3278610B2 (en)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2007181559A (en) * 2006-01-06 2007-07-19 Fujitsu Ltd Bioinformation input device
WO2018066467A1 (en) * 2016-10-03 2018-04-12 大学共同利用機関法人情報・システム研究機構 Wearable article and method for preventing secret photographing of biometric features

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2007181559A (en) * 2006-01-06 2007-07-19 Fujitsu Ltd Bioinformation input device
WO2018066467A1 (en) * 2016-10-03 2018-04-12 大学共同利用機関法人情報・システム研究機構 Wearable article and method for preventing secret photographing of biometric features
JPWO2018066467A1 (en) * 2016-10-03 2019-07-18 大学共同利用機関法人情報・システム研究機構 Body feature anti-spy camera attachment and anti-camber method

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
JP3278610B2 (en) 2002-04-30

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
JP4624107B2 (en) Manufacturing method of electrochemical sensor
US20040152208A1 (en) Method of processing assay test results
JPH08508094A (en) Method, test article, and device for performing an assay
US9109982B2 (en) Sliced specimen preparing apparatus
EP1246029A3 (en) Image forming apparatus preventing excessive increase in temperature of fixing device
JP2007506077A (en) Body fluid testing device
JP2006170974A (en) Analysis system for analyzing liquid sample on assay element
JP3278610B2 (en) Fingerprint input device and fingerprint inspection method
JP2006204471A (en) Fingerprint detecting apparatus
US8666127B1 (en) Method and apparatus for fake fingerprint detection
JP2003028794A (en) Skin moisture content measurement device
US20100221030A1 (en) Sheet material identifying apparatus, sheet material treating apparatus and sheet material identifying Method
US20080253931A1 (en) Diagnostic test device
JP2005110991A (en) Fingerprint verification system
JP4734495B2 (en) Method and apparatus for processing analytical test results
WO2023095146A1 (en) Improved test strip results
US20080224719A1 (en) Diagnostic test device
CN109389103B (en) Biological identification image acquisition device
US20200039812A1 (en) A microfluidic analytical platform for autonomous immunoassays
JPS6144265B2 (en)
JPS6128174A (en) Finger print input device
JPH02167138A (en) Fingerprint confirming apparatus and method
JP2007053489A5 (en)
JPH0696195A (en) Fingerprint image input device
JPS6128171A (en) Picture input system

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
S533 Written request for registration of change of name

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R313533

R350 Written notification of registration of transfer

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R350

R250 Receipt of annual fees

Free format text: JAPANESE INTERMEDIATE CODE: R250

LAPS Cancellation because of no payment of annual fees