Palm vein check-in system and method

Abstract

To provide a biometric check-in system and method.SOLUTION: A biometric check-in system comprises a server for executing biometric check-in, the server being configured to receive and register biometric information of a user, receive recognized biometric information from a biometric information recognizer, perform a matching search by comparing the received biometric information with the registered biological information, and authenticate the user corresponding to the biometric information matched by the search. The matching search can prioritize a subject of the search using at least one of reservation information and location information of the user.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a palm vein check-in system and method, and more particularly, to a system and method for photographing, encrypting, and storing a user's palm vein pattern, performing identity authentication using the user's palm vein pattern when using various facilities, and linking user authentication information with the user's usage breakdown collection and settlement information.

Background Art

[0002] In the field of service operations, there is a growing trend towards gradually converting face-to-face operations to non-face-to-face. In particular, with the advent of the COVID-19 era, there is a strong desire to process operations non-face-to-face as much as possible, and the need for service automation is further increasing in terms of labor costs.

[0003] Generally, at the front desk of a sports facility such as a golf course that requires reservation and locker allocation, not only check-in but also various operations such as locker allocation, user information input, fee settlement, and inquiries impose a significant burden. In order to reduce such cost burdens and provide services non-face-to-face, it is necessary to introduce a simple and highly secure user recognition technology.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] The present invention aims to provide a palm vein check-in system and method that can perform user authentication and check-in when a user uses a reserved facility based on the palm vein pattern of the user saved after photographing by reflecting a light beam (e.g., visible light, near-infrared light, etc.) on the palm of the user (reservation maker) through a reservation app and encrypting the vein pattern. Further, the present invention aims to provide a palm vein check-in system and method that can easily perform personal authentication with the palm of the user when the user (reservation maker) uses various places within the facility (e.g., uses a fairway snack bar, restaurant, pro shop, etc. within a golf course) and can use the corresponding place. Further, the present invention aims to provide a palm vein check-in system and method that can collect the breakdown of the various places used within the facility by the user after authentication and link it with settlement information.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above-described problems, a biometric check-in system according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a server for executing biometric check-in. The server receives and registers biometric information of a user, receives biometric information recognized by a biometric information recognizer, compares the received biometric information with the registered biometric information, performs a matching search, authenticates the user of the biometric information matched by the search, and the matching search can prioritize search targets using at least one of the reservation information and location information of the user.

[0007] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the server can save the usage breakdown of the authenticated user.

[0008] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the server can collect the saved usage breakdown and link it with settlement information.

[0009] Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the server can perform check-in by allocating a facility for the authenticated user.

[0010] Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the matching search uses the reservation information of the user, the search target for ranking is the biometric information of the user reserved within a predetermined time range. When the matching search uses the location information of the user, the search target for ranking can be the biometric information of the user located within a predetermined distance from the biometric information recognizer.

[0011] Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the reservation information can be golf course reservation information received from a golf course ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).

[0012] Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the location information can be received from at least one of a user terminal, a caddy terminal, and a cart terminal.

[0013] Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the biometric information can be a palm vein pattern.

[0014] To solve the above-described problems, a biometric check-in method according to an embodiment of the present invention includes steps of receiving and registering a user's biometric information; receiving biometric information recognized by a biometric information recognizer; performing a matching search by comparing the received biometric information with the registered biometric information; and authenticating a user of the biometric information matched by the search. The matching search can rank search targets using at least one of the user's reservation information and location information.

[0015] Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it can further include a step of saving a usage breakdown of the authenticated user.

[0016] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it may further include a step of collecting the stored usage breakdown and associating it with settlement information.

[0017] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, it may further include a step of allocating a usage facility for the authenticated user and performing check-in.

[0018] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the matching search uses the reservation information of the user, the search target for ranking is the biometric information of the user reserved within a predetermined time range, and when the matching search uses the location information of the user, the search target for ranking can be the biometric information of the user located within a predetermined distance from the biometric information recognizer.

[0019] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the reservation information can be golf course reservation information received from a golf course ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning).

[0020] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the location information can be received from at least one of a user terminal, a caddy terminal, and a cart terminal.

[0021] Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the biometric information can be a palm vein pattern.

Advantages of the Invention

[0022] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a palm vein check-in system and method are provided, which can perform user authentication and check-in when a user uses a reserved facility based on the saved palm vein pattern (palm vein) of the user's palm by reflecting a light beam (e.g., visible light, near-infrared light, etc.) onto the user's (reserver's) palm through a reservation app, photographing it, encrypting the vein pattern, and storing it. Also, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a palm vein check-in system and method are provided, which can perform personal authentication with the user's palm and use the corresponding place when the user (reserver) uses various places within the facility (e.g., uses a fairway snack bar, restaurant, pro shop, etc. within a golf course). Further, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a palm vein check-in system and method are provided, which can collect the breakdown of the various places within the facility used by the user after user authentication and link it to settlement information.

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Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0024] Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When describing with reference to the accompanying drawings, the same or corresponding components are given the same drawing numbers, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. The present invention can be variously modified and is not limited by the embodiments described below.

[0025] FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram for explaining the operating principle of a palm vein check-in system and method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] In one embodiment of the present invention, a user (reservation maker) can select a golf course, date, and time to be used through a reservation application 110 installed on a terminal 210 and complete the reservation. The information input by the reservation maker can be stored and managed in a golf course ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning, not shown). Also, the user can register their palm vein pattern through the reservation application 110. The reservation application 110 can use the camera of the reservation maker terminal 210 to reflect a light beam (e.g., visible light, near-infrared light, etc.) on the user's palm and capture the palm vein pattern. In one embodiment, the camera of the reservation maker terminal 210 may be an RGB camera that uses visible light. In other embodiments, the camera of the reservation maker terminal 210 can include an infrared sensor that uses near-infrared light. The captured palm vein pattern can be encrypted and stored distributively. The stored palm vein pattern can be used for check-in and user authentication when the user uses the facility reserved.

[0027] At the golf course entrance / exit 120, the user can perform personal authentication through palm vein recognition and enter or exit the facility. Also, at the golf course in-facility 130, personal authentication can be performed through palm vein recognition to use the facility or purchase items. In one embodiment, the golf course in-facility 130 can be a paid facility within the golf course, such as a restaurant, fairway snack bar, pro shop, etc., and after performing personal authentication through palm vein recognition, the facility can be used and the usage breakdown can be tracked. The tracked usage breakdown information can be linked to the settlement information after the end of the facility usage.

[0028] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining a palm vein check-in system 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The palm vein check-in system 200 can include a reservation terminal 210, a palm vein check-in server 220, and a palm vein recognizer 230. The palm vein check-in server 220 can include a palm vein registration processing unit 222, a palm vein authentication processing unit 224, a usage breakdown management unit 226, and a database 228.

[0030] The reservation terminal 210 can communicate with the palm vein check-in server 220, and can transmit the reservation date and time, reservation user and / or companion information, terminal location information, palm vein pattern information, etc., and can receive palm vein check-in completion information, locker number and / or digital locker key, usage breakdown information, etc. The communication between the reservation terminal 210 and the palm vein check-in server 220 can be communication through various forms of networks, and can follow various forms of communication methods including wired and wireless.

[0031] The palm vein registration processing unit 222 of the palm vein check-in server 220 can receive palm vein pattern information, etc. from the reservation terminal 210 and process the palm vein registration procedure. When a user (reservation user) attempts to register their palm vein through the reservation terminal 210, the palm vein registration processing unit 222 can confirm the user information and receive the palm vein pattern captured by the reservation terminal 210. In other embodiments, the user's palm vein pattern can also be registered through the palm vein recognizer 230. When the user attempts to register their palm vein after visiting the golf course, the user can register the input of the palm vein pattern through the palm vein recognizer 230 instead of the reservation terminal 210 (user). In this case, the palm vein registration processing unit 222 can also receive the user information from the reservation terminal 210 (user) and the palm vein pattern information from the palm vein recognizer 230.

[0032] In one embodiment, the palm vein registration processing unit 222 can request the palm vein pattern imaging information one or more times in order to improve the accuracy of the palm vein pattern. When the palm vein registration processing unit 222 determines that the palm vein pattern information of the user has been accurately obtained, it can register the palm vein pattern together with the user information. The registered palm vein pattern information can be stored in the database 228.

[0033] The palm vein recognizer 230 can be installed at a location where user authentication is required to recognize and measure the user's palm vein. The palm vein recognizer 230 can communicate with the palm vein check-in server 220, can transmit the measured palm vein pattern information, and can receive the palm vein authentication result. The communication between the palm vein recognizer 230 and the palm vein check-in server 220 can be communication through various forms of networks and can follow various forms of communication methods including wired and wireless.

[0034] The palm vein authentication processing unit 224 of the palm vein check-in server 220 can process the authentication procedure for the palm vein pattern received from the palm vein recognizer 230. The palm vein authentication processing unit 224 can compare the received palm vein pattern with the palm vein pattern stored in the database 228 to search for a matching pattern.

[0035] In one embodiment, the palm vein authentication processing unit 224 can preferentially search for the palm vein pattern of a user who is highly likely to visit the location where the palm vein recognizer 230 is installed with reference to the reservation information. When searching in this way, the search for a matching pattern can be performed more promptly. The reservation information can also be stored in the database 228 within the palm vein check-in server 220 or can be received from a golf course ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning, not shown).

[0036] In other embodiments, the palm vein authentication processing unit 224 can preferentially search for the palm vein pattern of a user with a high probability of visiting the location where the palm vein recognizer 230 is installed, with reference to the user's location information. When searching in this way, the search for the matching pattern can be carried out more promptly. The user's location information can be received from a user terminal, a caddy terminal, a cart terminal, etc. If the palm vein authentication processing unit 224 searches for a matching palm vein pattern, it can process user authentication based on the matching result. The palm vein authentication processing unit 224 can confirm the user information of the matching palm vein pattern and transfer the user authentication result to the reservation terminal 210 and / or the palm vein recognizer 230.

[0037] The usage breakdown management unit 226 of the palm vein check-in server 220 can manage the usage breakdown of the authenticated user. The usage breakdown may be the usage breakdown of the user in the facility, or may be the breakdown related to the items purchased or consumed by the user in the facility. When the palm vein authentication processing unit 224 authenticates a user, the usage breakdown management unit 226 can receive information regarding the usage breakdown of the authenticated user. The information regarding the usage breakdown can also be received from the palm vein recognizer 230, or can be received from a separate terminal (not shown) from the palm vein recognizer 230. The usage breakdown management unit 226 can manage both the authenticated user information and the information regarding the usage breakdown of the corresponding user, and can save it in the database 228. The saved usage breakdown information can be processed to be included in the settlement breakdown after the user's facility usage ends.

[0038] The database 228 of the palm vein check-in server 220 can store the information necessary for palm vein check-in. In one embodiment, the database 228 can store the palm vein pattern information of registered users together with user information, and can also store reservation information and / or location information. Also, the database 228 can store the usage breakdown information of authenticated users. In one embodiment, the database 228 can be inside the palm vein check-in server 220 or can exist outside the palm vein check-in server 220.

[0039] In other embodiments, the database 228 can exist both inside and outside the palm vein check-in server 220. The database 228 existing inside the palm vein check-in server 220 can also copy and store only the palm vein pattern information of the reservationists reserved on the day. In this case, by limiting the amount of data to be compared and searched for pattern matching to only the information of the reservationists reserved on the day, pattern matching can be performed more quickly and accurately.

[0040] Figure 3 is a flowchart for explaining a palm vein check-in method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] The palm vein check-in method according to an embodiment of the present invention can confirm a user by the palm vein registration processing unit 222 of the palm vein check-in server 220 and receive a palm vein pattern input (step 302). In one embodiment, the palm vein registration processing unit 222 can request palm vein pattern shooting information one or more times to increase the accuracy of the palm vein pattern, and re-confirm the palm vein pattern by comparing the palm vein patterns received multiple times with each other to check whether they match (step 304). If the palm vein registration processing unit 222 determines that the palm vein pattern has been accurately ensured through re-confirmation of the palm vein pattern, it can register the palm vein pattern together with user information (step 306). In one embodiment, the user information and the palm vein pattern can be encrypted and stored dispersedly. In other embodiments, the user information and the palm vein pattern can be encrypted and stored in the database 228.

[0042] The palm vein check-in method according to an embodiment of the present invention can receive the palm vein pattern recognized by the palm vein recognizer 230 by the palm vein authentication processing unit 224 of the palm vein check-in server 220 (step 308). The palm vein authentication processing unit 224 can perform a matching search on the received palm vein pattern (step 310). In one embodiment, the matching search can be performed using the palm vein pattern information stored in the database 228.

[0043] In one embodiment, the palm vein pattern matching search (step 310) can preferentially search for the palm vein patterns of users with high matching possibilities by utilizing reservation information. The reservation information can be obtained from a golf course ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) (not shown), and by preferentially searching for the palm vein pattern information of the corresponding user at the scheduled arrival time by utilizing the information of the reservation time zone, the matching search can be processed more promptly. In one embodiment, the palm vein pattern information of the users corresponding within the range of a predetermined reservation time zone can be set as the priority search target to execute the pattern search.

[0044] In other embodiments, the palm vein pattern matching search (step 310) can preferentially search for the palm vein patterns of users with high matching possibilities by utilizing the location information of the users. The location information of the users can be obtained through the location information of user terminals, caddy terminals, carts, etc. When performing palm vein pattern matching for user authentication when entering a facility within a certain range from the corresponding location, by preferentially searching for the palm vein pattern information of the corresponding user, the matching search can be processed more promptly. In one embodiment, the palm vein pattern information of the users corresponding within a predetermined location range can be set as the priority search target to execute the pattern search.

[0045] When the palm vein pattern of the user is matched by the palm vein pattern matching search (step 310), the palm vein authentication processing unit 224 can process user authentication (step 312). The palm vein authentication processing unit 224 can confirm the user information of the matched palm vein pattern and transfer the user authentication result to the reservation terminal 210 and / or the palm vein recognizer 230.

[0046] Depending on the result of user authentication (step 312), the usage breakdown management unit 226 can save the user's usage breakdown (step 314). In one embodiment, the usage breakdown of the authenticated user can also be received from the palm vein recognizer 230, or can be received from a separate terminal (not shown) from the palm vein recognizer 230. In one embodiment, the usage breakdown management unit 226 can save the authenticated user information and the usage breakdown in the database 228. The saved usage breakdown information can be processed to be included in the settlement breakdown after the user finishes using the facility.

[0047] In one embodiment, when checking in according to the result of user authentication (step 312) (for example, when the usage breakdown information corresponds to golf course check-in), the palm vein check-in server 220 can proceed with the check-in of the corresponding user and allocate a usage facility (such as a locker, etc.). In one embodiment, the palm vein check-in server 220 can transfer the information of the allocated usage facility (such as the locker number, etc.) to the reservation terminal 210. In one embodiment, the palm vein check-in server 220 can allocate a usage facility and issue a digital key for the usage facility, and transfer the issued digital key to the reservation terminal 210. In other embodiments, after allocating a usage facility (such as a locker, etc.), the palm vein check-in server 220 can also be set to be usable only when the palm vein pattern of the corresponding user matches the palm vein recognizer 230 of the corresponding usage facility (for example, the palm vein pattern of the user can be used like a digital key).

[0048] Although this specification has mainly described palm vein pattern recognition, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention can also be applied to other biometric recognition methods instead of palm veins, and can be implemented, for example, in forms that recognize fingerprints, faces, irises, retinas, hand shapes, etc.

[0049] Also, according to another embodiment of the present invention, in addition to the palm vein, other biometric recognitions can also be applied repeatedly.

[0050] Also, in this specification, although the description has been centered on golf course reservation and facility use, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. It will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art that the present invention can be applied to other usage facilities instead of golf courses, and can be applied when settlement occurs due to various service uses within the facility.

[0051] As described above, for the understanding of the present invention, specific embodiments with the attached drawings have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to only the drawings of this application and the configurations described above. Those of ordinary skill in the art will fully understand that various modifications and corrections are possible within the scope of the objectives and effects pursued by the present invention.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0052] 110: Reservation application 120: Golf course entrance / exit 130: In-facility usage facilities 200: Palm vein check-in system 210: Terminal of the person making the reservation 220: Palm vein check-in server 222: Palm vein registration processing unit 224: Palm vein authentication processing unit 226: Usage breakdown management unit 228: Database 230: Palm vein recognizer

Claims

1. A palm vein pattern recognition check-in system for use at a golf course facility, comprising: The system includes a server for performing palm vein pattern recognition check-in; The server, When a golf course reservation is received from a user terminal, the system requests palm vein pattern photograph information from the user at least twice, compares the received palm vein pattern photograph information with each other to confirm whether they match, and if it is determined that the information has been obtained accurately, encrypts and registers the user information and the palm vein pattern information of the user, and when first palm vein pattern information for check-in is received from a palm vein recognizer, performing a matching search by comparing the received first palm vein pattern information with the registered palm vein pattern information, authenticating a user of the first palm vein pattern information matched by the search, allocating a facility to the user authenticated by the first palm vein pattern information, and transmitting the user authentication result and information on the allocated facility to the user terminal. and upon receiving second palm vein pattern information from a palm vein recognizer of the facility, performing a matching search by comparing the received second palm vein pattern information with the registered palm vein pattern information, authenticating a user of the second palm vein pattern information matched by the search, allowing the user authenticated by the second palm vein pattern information to use the facility, receiving and storing a usage history of the user at the facility, collecting the stored usage history and linking it to payment information; a palm vein pattern recognition check-in system for use at a golf course facility, the facility including a locker, and allowing a user authenticated by the second palm vein pattern information to use the facility including opening the locker.

2. The matching search prioritizes search targets using at least one of the user's reservation information and location information; When the matching search utilizes reservation information of the user, the search target to be prioritized is palm vein pattern information of the user who has made a reservation within a predetermined time range; 2. The palm vein pattern recognition check-in system for use at golf course facilities as described in claim 1, characterized in that when the matching search uses location information of the user, the search targets to be prioritized are palm vein pattern information of users located within a predetermined distance from the palm vein recognizer.

3. 3. The palm vein pattern recognition check-in system for using golf course facilities according to claim 2, wherein the reservation information is golf course reservation information received from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) of the golf course.

4. 3. The palm vein pattern recognition check-in system for use of golf course facilities according to claim 2, wherein the location information is received from at least one of a user terminal, a caddie terminal, and a cart terminal.

5. A method for performing palm vein pattern recognition check-in for use of a golf course facility in a palm vein pattern recognition check-in server, comprising: When a golf course reservation is received from a user terminal, the method requests the user to provide palm vein pattern photograph information two or more times, compares the received palm vein pattern photograph information with each other to confirm whether they match, and if it is determined that the information has been obtained accurately, encrypts and registers the user information and the palm vein pattern information of the user; when receiving first palm vein pattern information from a palm vein recognizer for check-in, comparing the received first palm vein pattern information with the registered palm vein pattern information to perform a matching search, authenticating a user of the first palm vein pattern information matched by the search, allocating a facility to the user authenticated by the first palm vein pattern information, and transmitting the user authentication result and information of the allocated facility to the user terminal; and and when second palm vein pattern information is received from a palm vein recognizer of the facility, comparing the received second palm vein pattern information with the registered palm vein pattern information to perform a matching search, authenticating a user of the second palm vein pattern information matched by the search, allowing the user authenticated by the second palm vein pattern information to use the facility, receiving and storing a usage history of the user at the facility, and collecting the stored usage history to link with payment information, a palm vein pattern recognition check-in method for using a golf course facility, the facility including a locker, and allowing a user authenticated by the second palm vein pattern information to use the facility includes opening the locker.

6. The matching search prioritizes search targets using at least one of the user's reservation information and location information; When the matching search utilizes reservation information of the user, the search target to be prioritized is palm vein pattern information of the user who has made a reservation within a predetermined time range; 6. The palm vein pattern recognition check-in method for use of golf course facilities as described in claim 5, characterized in that when the matching search uses location information of the user, the search targets to be prioritized are palm vein pattern information of users located within a predetermined distance from the palm vein recognizer.

7. 7. The palm vein pattern recognition check-in method for using golf course facilities according to claim 6, wherein the reservation information is golf course reservation information received from an enterprise resource planning (ERP) of the golf course.

8. 7. The palm vein pattern recognition check-in method according to claim 6, wherein the location information is received from at least one of a user terminal, a caddie terminal, and a cart terminal.

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