TW201412591A - Authentication system and two-wheeled vehicle comprising same - Google Patents

Abstract

An authentication system comprises a tag (10) mounted or carried on a living body (20), an electrode (31) provided in a prescribed location on a bicycle (30), a reader (32) for distinguishing whether a user is a legitimate user of the bicycle (30) by communicating with the tag (10) through the living body (20) when the living body (20) on which the tag (10) is mounted or carried contacts the electrode (31), and an electronic lock (33) that is locked or unlocked when the user is determined to be a legitimate user of the bicycle (30).

Description

Certification system and its two-wheeler

The present invention relates to an authentication system and a two-wheeled vehicle having the same.

Conventionally, bicycle locks are generally mechanical. For example, there is a box type lock in which a lock bar is inserted between the spokes so that the wheel cannot be rotated, or a steel cable with a joint metal piece at the tip end is inserted into the lock to constitute an annular ring lock or the like.

On the other hand, there is known a watch in which a bicycle display information display function is built, and when a person holds the handle, information relating to the rotation of the wheel is displayed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). Among the watches, the human body is used as a transmission line, and a two-way data communication system for data communication in both directions is utilized.

[Previous Technical Literature] [Patent Document]

[Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. 2003-16567

However, in the case of a mechanical lock, whenever a lock or an unlock is locked, it is necessary to take a key from a pocket or a backpack, or insert a key into a lock hole and the like.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an authentication system that can be easily locked or unlocked and a two-wheeled vehicle having the same.

An authentication system according to a first aspect of the present invention includes: a communication terminal assembled or carried in a living body; an electrode disposed at a predetermined position of the two-wheeled vehicle; and a receiving portion that assembles or carries the communication terminal When the living body is in contact with the electrode, the raw body communicates with the communication terminal to determine whether it is a legitimate user of the two-wheeled vehicle; and the electronic lock is determined to be a legitimate user of the two-wheeled vehicle. Will be locked or unlocked.

An authentication system according to a second aspect of the present invention is the authentication system according to the first aspect of the present invention, wherein the communication terminal is configured to recognize a user when the living body is in contact with the electrode when the terminal is locked. The authentication data is sent to the receiving unit, and the receiving unit receives the authentication data, and determines whether the authentication data matches the previously registered authentication data.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the authentication system of the second aspect of the present invention, the receiving unit is in an activated state when locked, and is in a sleep state when unlocking.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the authentication system of the third aspect of the present invention, the receiving unit transmits a signal at a certain interval in an activated state, and the communication terminal receives the foregoing The signal sent by the receiving department will start and send the aforementioned authentication information to the above Receiving department.

An authentication system according to a fifth aspect of the present invention, wherein the electrode is provided in a seat cushion of the two-wheeled vehicle.

The authentication system according to any one of the first to fifth aspects of the present invention, wherein the electrode is provided in a handle of the two-wheeled vehicle.

The authentication system according to any one of the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, wherein the two-wheeled vehicle is a battery-equipped electric two-wheeled vehicle, and includes: a second electrode, which is provided in the regulation of the two-wheeled vehicle a second receiving portion, when the living body that assembles or carries the communication terminal is in contact with the second electrode, communicates between the living body and the communication terminal to determine whether the battery is legitimate The user; and the second electronic lock, when determined to be the legitimate user of the battery, are locked or unlocked.

An authentication system according to an eighth aspect of the present invention, characterized in that the second electrode is provided in the battery.

An authentication system according to a ninth aspect of the present invention, characterized in that the second electrode is provided in a member for holding the battery.

The authentication system according to any one of the seventh to ninth aspects of the present invention, wherein at least one of the receiving portion and the second receiving portion is powered by the battery supply.

The eleventh aspect of the present invention is characterized in that: An authentication system according to any one of the first to tenth aspects of the present invention.

1‧‧‧ Seat cushion

2‧‧‧Hands

10‧‧‧ Label (communication terminal)

20‧‧‧Biology

30‧‧‧Bicycles (two-wheelers, electric two-wheelers)

31‧‧‧ electrodes

31b‧‧‧second electrode

32, 32a, 32c‧‧ ‧ reader (receipt department)

32b, 32c‧‧‧ second reader (second receiving unit)

33, 33a‧‧‧ electronic lock

33b‧‧‧Second electronic lock

34‧‧‧Battery

Fig. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of an authentication system according to a first embodiment.

Fig. 2 is an overview of a bicycle according to a first embodiment.

Fig. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a label of the first embodiment.

Fig. 4 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of a reader according to the first embodiment.

Fig. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the authentication system of the first embodiment.

Fig. 6 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of an authentication system according to a second embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram showing another example of the authentication system of the second embodiment.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. In addition, in the following several embodiments, the same constituent elements are included. Therefore, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

(First embodiment)

Fig. 1 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of an authentication system of the embodiment. This authentication system is a system that utilizes bio-communication, and as shown in FIG. 1, communication between the tag 10 and the bicycle 30 is performed through the bio-body 20. The living body 20 is a user of the bicycle 30. The tag 10 is a key ring type or card type communication terminal that is assembled or carried in the living body 20.

The bicycle 30 includes an electrode 31, a reader 32, an electronic lock 33, and a battery 34. As shown in FIG. 2, the electrode 31 is provided at a position where the seat cushion 1 of the bicycle 30, the handle 2, and the like are in contact with the user of the bicycle 30. The electrode 31 may be coated with a member such as a resin. The reader 32 is connected to the electrode 31, for example, to the inside of the seat cushion 1. The electronic lock 33 is used to limit the use of the bicycle 30, which is coupled to the reader 32, such as to the front wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4. Here, it is assumed that the bicycle 30 is an electric bicycle and has a battery 34 for driving the electric motor. In this case, power can be supplied from the battery 34 to the reader 32.

The reader 32, when the body 20 that assembles or carries the label 10 contacts the electrode 31, communicates with the label 10 through the body 20 to determine whether it is a legitimate user of the bicycle 30. The electronic lock 33, when judged to be a legitimate user of the bicycle 30, is locked or unlocked.

Fig. 3 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of the tag 10 of the embodiment. The tag 10 is assembled or carried on the body 20. When receiving a radio wave (start signal) from the reader 32, a signal containing an ID for identifying the user is transmitted. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the electrode 11 is provided. A resonant circuit 12, a transmitting circuit 13, a receiving circuit 14, and a terminal side control unit 15.

Here, the tag 10 is designed to receive a radio wave (starting signal) from the reader 32, but the method of transmitting and receiving the signal is not limited thereto. That is, the tag 10 can also receive an activation signal from the reader 32 by bio-communication.

When the signal received at the electrode 11 is input to the resonant circuit 12, the resonant circuit 12 extracts a signal of a predetermined frequency component for a carrier wave of the bio-communication from the signal, and inputs it to the receiving circuit 14. The receiving circuit 14 includes a demodulation circuit, an amplifier circuit, and the like, and demodulates and amplifies the signal from the resonance circuit 12 and inputs it to the terminal side control unit 15. The transmission circuit 13 includes a modulation circuit, an amplification circuit, and the like, and modulates and amplifies the signal from the terminal side control unit 15, and outputs the processed signal to the electrode 11 through the resonance circuit 12. The terminal side control unit 15 includes a microcomputer that performs various calculations, and a storage unit 15a such as a flash memory. In the memory unit 15a, an ID or the like for identifying the user is stored in advance.

Fig. 4 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of the reader 32 of the embodiment. As shown in the figure, the reader 32 is provided with a power supply and output unit 60, an authentication and lock control unit 50, and a transceiver unit 40.

The power supply and output unit 60 includes a power supply circuit or a interface circuit. The power circuit supplies power to the authentication and lock control unit 50 or the transceiver unit 40. The interface circuit is a circuit for communicating with the authentication and lock control unit 50 or with the electronic lock 33.

The authentication and lock control unit 50 includes an authentication unit 51 and a storage unit 51a. When the authentication unit 51 receives the signal including the ID from the transceiver unit 40, it determines whether the ID is previously registered in the storage unit 51a. If there is a pre-login, authentication is granted and an unlock signal is sent to the electronic lock 33. Of course, authentication can also be permitted and a lock signal can be sent to the electronic lock 33.

The transceiver unit 40 includes a communication interface 46, a transmission and reception control unit 44, a transmission circuit 41, a switching circuit 42, a receiving circuit 43, and a waveform shaping circuit 45. The communication interface 46 is a circuit for communicating with the authentication and lock control unit 50. The transmission/reception control unit 44 is a circuit that transmits an ID to the authentication unit 51 via the communication interface 46, and includes a transmission control unit 44a and an ID processing unit 44b. The transmission control unit 44a intermittently transmits the activation signal through the transmission circuit 41 and the electrode 31, and switches the switching circuit 42 in response to the transmission time point. That is to say, the electrode 31 is connected to the transmitting circuit 41 and is not connected to the receiving circuit 43 while the start signal is being transmitted. On the other hand, the electrode 31 is in a state of being connected to the receiving circuit 43 and not connected to the transmitting circuit 41 while the start signal is not being transmitted. When the ID processing unit 44b inputs the signal including the ID, it determines whether the signal is normal or not, and if it is normal, it transmits the ID to the authenticating unit 51. The signaling circuit 41 outputs an activation signal through the electrode 31. The switching circuit 42 selectively connects the transmitting circuit 41 and the receiving circuit 43 to the electrode 31 in accordance with the control signal from the transmission control unit 44a. The receiving circuit 43 takes out a signal of a predetermined frequency component of the carrier for bio communication from the signal received through the electrode 31, and inputs it to the waveform shaping circuit 45. Waveform The circuit 45 performs a shaping process on the signal from the receiving circuit 43 and inputs it to the input port of the transceiver control unit 44. As a result, the ID from the tag 10 is recognized as digital data by the transceiver control unit 44.

Fig. 5 is a flow chart showing an example of the operation of the authentication system of the embodiment.

First, at the time of locking, the power of the reader 32 is activated, and the radio waves are continuously transmitted from the reader 32 at regular intervals (S1). On the other hand, the tag 10 is in a dormant state. When the user who assembles or carries the tag 10 comes into contact with the seat cushion 1 or the handle 2 of the bicycle 30, the tag 10 receives the electric wave from the reader 32 and starts up, and transmits the packet to the reader 32 (S2 → S3 → S4 → S5). This packet contains the ID (authentication data) used to identify the user. The reader 32, when receiving the packet from the tag 10, determines whether the ID included in the packet matches the previously registered ID (S6→S7). In the case where the IDs are identical, an unlock signal for unlocking the electronic lock 33 is sent to the electronic lock 33 (S8). In the case where the IDs are inconsistent, such an unlock signal is not sent. When the electronic lock 33 is unlocked (S9 ? S10), the unlocking completion notification is issued from the electronic lock 33 to the reader 32, and the reader 32 shifts to the sleep state (S11 ? S12). That is to say, during walking, the reader 32 is in a sleep state. When the electronic lock 33 is again locked (S13), the lock completion notification is issued from the electronic lock 33 to the reader 32, and the reader 32 is activated (S14 → S15).

Further, the method of locking the electronic lock 33 is not particularly limited. For example, it can also be manually locked by the user. Or it can be a living body When the state in which the contact with the electrode 31 is not continued for a predetermined time or longer, the reader 32 detecting the situation transmits the lock signal to the electronic lock 33. Of course, the user who can lock the electronic lock 33 is limited to the legitimate user of the bicycle 30. It is the same as the method of unlocking whether it is a legitimate user.

As described above, in the authentication system of the present embodiment, the body communication is utilized, and only when the living body 20 that assembles or carries the tag 10 is a legitimate user of the bicycle 30, the electronic lock 33 is locked. Or unlock. In this way, when locking or unlocking, there is no need to take a key from a pocket or a backpack, or insert a key into a keyhole. That is to say, the electronic lock 33 can be easily locked or unlocked by hands free.

Specifically, when the tag 10 is in contact with the electrode 31 when the tag 10 is locked, the authentication data for identifying the user is sent to the reader 32, and when the reader 32 receives the authentication data, it is discriminated. Whether the certification data is consistent with the pre-registered certification data. In this way, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the user is a legitimate user of the bicycle 30.

In addition, the reader 32 is in an activated state when locked, and is in a sleep state when unlocked. As a result, the reader 32 is in a sleep state during walking, so that power consumption can be reduced.

In addition, the reader 32 transmits signals at regular intervals in the activated state, and when the tag 10 receives the signal transmitted by the reader 32, it activates and transmits the authentication data to the reader 32. In this way, in the case where the bicycle 30 is not used, the tag 10 will be in a dormant state, so it is conceivable. Find the reduction in power consumption.

Further, the electrode 31 is provided on the seat cushion 1 of the bicycle 30. As a result, the distance between the electrode 31 and the reader 32 is reduced, so that the wiring for connecting the electrode 31 and the reader 32 can be shortened, and communication noise can be reduced.

Further, the electrode 31 is attached to the handle 2 of the bicycle 30. In this way, even if the user does not touch the seat cushion 1, the body communication can be performed as long as it is in contact with the handle 2.

(Second embodiment)

Generally, a lock is provided in the battery fitting portion of the electric bicycle. Accordingly, in the present embodiment, a configuration in which not only the electronic lock of the bicycle but also the electronic lock of the battery is controlled will be described.

Fig. 6 is a schematic block diagram showing an example of an authentication system according to a second embodiment; As shown in the figure, the bicycle 30 includes an electrode 31a, a second electrode 31b, a reader 32a, a second reader 32b, an electronic lock 33a, a second electronic lock 33b, and a battery 34. The electrode 31a corresponds to the electrode 31 of the first embodiment. That is, the electrode 31a is provided at a position where the seat cushion 1 of the bicycle 30, the handle 2, and the like are in contact with the user of the bicycle 30. On the other hand, the second electrode 31b is provided to the battery 34 of the bicycle 30. The reader 32a corresponds to the reader 32 of the first embodiment. That is, the reader 32a is connected to the electrode 31a, for example, to the inner side of the seat cushion 1. On the other hand, the second reader 32b is connected to the second electrode 31b, for example, to the inner side of the seat cushion 1. The electronic lock 33a corresponds to the electronic lock 33 of the first embodiment. That is, the electronic lock 33a is used to limit the bicycle 30 It is connected to the reader 32a, for example, to the front wheel 3 or the rear wheel 4. On the other hand, the second electronic lock 33b is for restricting the attachment and detachment of the battery 34, and is connected to the second reader 32b and provided at the mounting portion of the battery 34. Power is supplied from the battery 34 to the reader 32a and the second reader 32b. The label 10 and the body 20 are the same as in the first embodiment.

According to this configuration, not only the electronic lock of the bicycle but also the electronic lock of the battery can be controlled. That is, in the case where the user who assembles or carries the label 10 is in contact with the seat cushion 1 or the handle 2 of the bicycle 30, the label 10 and the reader 32a communicate via the electrode 31a, and can be accessed by the reader. 32a locks or unlocks the electronic lock 33a. On the other hand, when the user who assembles or carries the label 10 is in contact with the battery 34 of the bicycle 30, the label 10 and the second reader 32b communicate through the second electrode 31b, and can be read by the second reading. The picker 32b locks or unlocks the second electronic lock 33b. The ID registered in advance in the reader 32a may be the same as the ID registered in advance in the second reader 32b, or may be different. If the different ID is registered in advance, the user can be individually authenticated by the electronic lock 33a and the second electronic lock 33b. The remaining points are the same as in the first embodiment.

Fig. 7 is a schematic block diagram showing another example of the authentication system of the second embodiment. As shown in the figure, the bicycle 30 includes an electrode 31a, a second electrode 31b, a reader 32c, an electronic lock 33a, a second electronic lock 33b, and a battery 34. The difference from Fig. 6 is that the reader 32a and the second reader 32b are replaced with one reader 32c. In this case, as long as one reader 32c has the functions of both the reader 32a and the second reader 32b, the same effect as in the case of Fig. 6 can be obtained. That is, when assembling or carrying In the case where the user of the row label 10 is in contact with the seat cushion 1 or the handle 2 of the bicycle 30, the label 10 and the reader 32c communicate via the electrode 31a, and the electronic lock 33a can be locked by the reader 32c or unlock. The reader 32c at this time functions as the reader 32a. On the other hand, when the user who assembles or carries the tag 10 is in contact with the battery 34 of the bicycle 30, the tag 10 and the reader 32c communicate via the second electrode 31b, but can be accessed by the reader 32c. The second electronic lock 33b is locked or unlocked. The reader 32c at this time functions as the second reader 32b. According to this configuration, in addition to the same effects as in the case of Fig. 6, there is an effect that the apparatus can be miniaturized.

As described above, in the authentication system of the present embodiment, the bio-communication is utilized, and only when the bio-body 20 that assembles or carries the tag 10 is a legitimate user of the battery 34, the second electronic lock 33b is Lock or unlock. In this way, whenever the battery 34 is loaded and unloaded, it is not necessary to take a key from a pocket or a backpack, or insert a key into a keyhole. That is to say, the second electronic lock 33b can be easily locked or unlocked in a hands-free manner.

Specifically, the second electrode 31b is provided to the battery 34. In this way, when the user comes into contact with the battery 34, bio-communication can be performed.

Further, the second electrode 31b may be provided to a member that holds the battery 34. All the receiving portions are provided on the body side of the bicycle 30, whereby the body side of the bicycle 30 can be integrated. That is, the battery 34 may be replaced if it is a consumable, but even in such a case, the second electrode 31b can be maintained in a state of being held on the main body side of the bicycle 30.

Further, at least one of the reader 32 (32a, 32c) and the second reader 32b (32c) is supplied with power from the battery 34. In other words, since the reader 32 and the like can be driven by the battery 34 provided in the electric bicycle, there is no need to provide a battery in the reader 32 or the like.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made. For example, in the above embodiments, the bicycle 30 is assumed to be an electric bicycle. However, the present invention can be applied to various types of two-wheeled vehicles such as a non-electric general bicycle or a motorcycle. Further, the configuration of the tag 10 or the reader 32 is not limited to the configuration of FIG. 3 or FIG. That is to say, various methods can be applied to the method of bio-communication.

All contents of Japan's special request 2012-217878 (application date: September 28, 2012) are used for this.

The present invention has been described above by way of examples, but the invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various modifications and improvements can be made.

[Industry Utilization]

The authentication system of the present invention can be applied to various two-wheeled vehicles such as non-electric general bicycles or automatic two-wheeled vehicles.

10‧‧‧ Label (communication terminal)

20‧‧‧Biology

31‧‧‧ electrodes

32‧‧‧Reader (receipt department)

33‧‧‧Electronic lock

34‧‧‧Battery

Claims (11)

An authentication system, comprising: a communication terminal assembled or carried in a living body; an electrode disposed at a predetermined position of the two-wheeled vehicle; and a receiving portion that assembles or carries the living body of the communication terminal and the electrode Upon contact, the raw body communicates with the communication terminal to determine whether it is a legitimate user of the two-wheeled vehicle; and the electronic lock is locked when it is determined that the user of the two-wheeled vehicle is a legitimate user. Or unlock. The authentication system of claim 1, wherein the communication terminal transmits the authentication data for identifying the user to the receiving unit when the living body is in contact with the electrode when the locking is performed, When receiving the aforementioned authentication data, the receiving unit determines whether the authentication data is consistent with the pre-registered authentication data. For example, in the authentication system of claim 2, the receiving unit is in an activated state when locked, and is in a sleep state when unlocking. For example, in the authentication system of claim 3, the receiving unit transmits a signal at a certain interval in an activated state, and the communication terminal starts when receiving the signal transmitted by the receiving unit. The aforementioned authentication data is sent to the aforementioned receiving section. The authentication system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the electrode is disposed on a seat cushion of the aforementioned two-wheeled vehicle. For example, the certification system of any one of the patent scopes 1 to 5, The electrode is disposed on the handle of the motorcycle. The authentication system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the two-wheeled vehicle is a battery-equipped electric two-wheeled vehicle, and includes: a second electrode disposed at a predetermined position of the two-wheeled vehicle; and a second receiving portion assembled Or the raw body carrying the communication terminal is in contact with the second electrode, and communicates between the living body and the communication terminal to determine whether it is a legitimate user of the battery; and the second electronic lock, When it is determined that it is the legitimate user of the aforementioned battery, it will be locked or unlocked. The authentication system of claim 7, wherein the second electrode is disposed on the battery. The authentication system of claim 7, wherein the second electrode is disposed on a member that holds the battery. The authentication system according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein at least one of the receiving unit and the second receiving unit supplies power from the battery. A two-wheeled vehicle characterized by having an authentication system of any one of claims 1 to 10.