Gate device, authentication control method, and program

Abstract

To provide a gate device, an authentication control method, and a program that enable the installation of gates at a low cost.SOLUTION: A gate device according to the present disclosure includes a main unit and a plate unit installed on an installation surface at the bottom of the main unit. The main unit includes an imaging unit for imaging a user, a reading unit for reading information from a storage medium presented by the user, and an authentication control unit for controlling the authentication of the user entering the gate using at least one of the image obtained by the imaging unit and the read information obtained by the reading unit. The plate unit is formed in a substantially circular shape.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a gate device, an authentication control method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART There is known technology relating to movable gate devices that are installed at ticket gates of stations, event venues, and the like.

[0003] As a related technique, Patent Document 1 discloses a simple-installation gate device that includes a gate member that opens and closes a passageway and a gate driver that drives the gate member to open and close. The simple-installation gate device includes a rigid, flat base that also serves as a passageway surface, a passageway-regulating structure erected on either the left or right side or both sides of the base, and a moving means attached to the base so as to be displaceable between below and above the bottom surface of the base. The moving means may be, for example, casters located at the four corners of the rectangular, flat base. The casters are attached to the base by a displacement mechanism that swivels or moves up and down to protrude below or retract above the bottom surface of the base. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-076182 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] When a gate device is provided with a moving means such as casters, the manufacturing cost increases compared to when such a moving means is not provided.

[0006] In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a gate device, an authentication control method, and a program that enable a gate to be installed at low cost. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The gate device according to the present disclosure comprises: a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, The main body portion is an imaging unit that images a user; a reading unit that reads information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control unit that controls authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the captured image obtained by the photographing unit and the read information obtained by the reading unit, The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape.

[0008] The gate device according to the present disclosure comprises: a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, The main body portion is an imaging unit that images a user; a reading unit that reads information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control unit that controls authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the captured image obtained by the photographing unit and the read information obtained by the reading unit, the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, The photographing unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and the reading unit is provided on the other surface.

[0009] The authentication control method according to the present disclosure includes: a main body; a plate portion provided below the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step, The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape.

[0010] The authentication control method according to the present disclosure includes: a main body; a plate portion provided below the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step, the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, An imaging unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and a reading unit is provided on the other surface.

[0011] The program according to the present disclosure is a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step; The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape.

[0012] The program according to the present disclosure is a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step; the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, An imaging unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and a reading unit is provided on the other surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] The gate device, authentication control method, and program according to the present disclosure make it possible to install gates at low cost. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0014] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a gate device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 2] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process performed by a gate device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 3] 1 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of a gate system according to the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a gate device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 5] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating an example of the appearance and use of a gate device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 6] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example of a notch portion provided in a plate portion according to the present disclosure. [Figure 7]10A and 10B are diagrams showing an example of a state in which a gate member and a main body according to the present disclosure are brought close to each other. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a management device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 9] 10 is a flowchart illustrating a process performed by a gate device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 10] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the appearance of a gate device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 11] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of use of a gate device according to the present disclosure. [Figure 12] 10 is a diagram showing an example in which only an imaging unit is provided on one of two surfaces according to the present disclosure, and only a reading unit is provided on the other surface. FIG. [Figure 13] 10A and 10B are diagrams illustrating an example in which an image capturing unit and a reading unit are provided on four surfaces of a main body according to the present disclosure. [Figure 14] FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of a computer that realizes a gate device according to the present disclosure. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same or corresponding elements are designated by the same reference numerals. For clarity of explanation, duplicated explanations will be omitted as necessary.

[0016] <Embodiment 1> The configuration of a gate device 100 according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gate device 100.

[0017] The gate device 100 includes a main body 110 and a plate 120. The plate 120 is provided below the main body 110 and placed on an installation surface. The main body 110 includes an imaging unit 111, a reading unit 112, and an authentication control unit 113.

[0018] The photographing unit 111 photographs a user. The reading unit 112 reads information from a storage medium presented by the user. The authentication control unit 113 controls the authentication of a user entering a gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained by the photographing unit 111 and the read information obtained by the reading unit 112.

[0019] The plate portion 120 is formed in a substantially circular shape. Therefore, when moving the gate device 100, the worker can use the shape of the plate portion 120 to roll the gate device 100. This allows the worker to easily move the gate device 100 to the desired position.

[0020] The processing performed by the gate device 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a flowchart showing the processing performed by the gate device 100.

[0021] First, the photographing unit 111 photographs the user (S1). The photographing unit 111 outputs the photographed image to the authentication control unit 113. Next, the reading unit 112 reads information from the storage medium presented by the user (S2). The reading unit 112 outputs the read information obtained by reading to the authentication control unit 113.

[0022] The authentication control unit 113 controls authentication of the user using at least one of the captured image and the read information (S3). For example, the authentication control unit 113 performs authentication of the user in its own device using at least one of the captured image and the read information. However, the authentication control unit 113 may perform authentication by transmitting the captured image and the read information to a predetermined management device and making an authentication request to the management device.

[0023] Although the gate device 100 acquires both the captured image and the read information in the example described above, the present invention is not limited to this. The gate device 100 may acquire at least one of the captured image and the read information. For example, if only the captured image is acquired, the authentication control unit 113 controls the authentication of the user using the captured image. Furthermore, if only the read information is acquired, the authentication control unit 113 controls the authentication of the user using the read information.

[0024] As described above, the gate device 100 includes the plate portion 120 formed in a substantially circular shape, allowing an operator to easily move the gate device 100. Because the plate portion 120 does not include a moving means such as casters, the gate device 100 allows the gate to be installed at low cost.

[0025] <Embodiment 2> Embodiment 2 is a specific example of the above-described embodiment 1. First, the overall configuration of a gate system 5 according to the present disclosure will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the gate system 5.

[0026] The gate system 5 includes a gate device 1 and a management device 3. The gate device 1 and the management device 3 communicate with each other via a network N. The network N is a wired or wireless communication line. The number of components included in the gate system 5 is not limited to those shown in the figure. For example, the gate system 5 may include multiple gate devices 1 and multiple management devices 3.

[0027] The gate system 5 authenticates a user entering the gate and determines whether the user is allowed to pass through the gate based on the authentication result. The gate system 5 opens and closes doors and other devices installed at the gate based on the determination result. The gate system 5 may not have a physical gate such as a door, and may instead notify the user of whether they are allowed to pass through by display, audio, or the like.

[0028] The gate system 5 may be applied to, for example, a transportation station such as a railway station, or to an event venue, an office, or the like. In the following, an example in which the gate system 5 is applied to a ticket gate at a station will be described. Therefore, in the following description, the gate may be referred to as a "ticket gate." The ticket gate may have, for example, multiple lanes, and a user passes through each of the multiple lanes.

[0029] The gate device 1 determines whether the user can pass through based on the user authentication result. Specifically, the gate device 1 determines that the user can pass through the ticket gate if the authentication is successful, and determines that the user cannot pass through the ticket gate if the authentication is unsuccessful. The gate device 1 controls the opening and closing of the gate based on the determination result.

[0030] The gate device 1 may include a gate element such as a door, or may be connected to another device that includes a gate element. When the gate device 1 determines that the user can pass through the ticket gate, it opens the gate element, allowing the user to pass through the ticket gate. When the gate device 1 determines that the user cannot pass through the ticket gate, it closes the gate element, preventing the user from passing through the ticket gate.

[0031] (Gate device 1) The configuration of the gate device 1 will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. Figure 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the gate device 1. Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance and usage of the gate device 1. The X axis shown in Figure 5 indicates the width direction of the gate device 1. The Y axis indicates the length direction of the gate device 1. The Z axis direction indicates the height direction of the gate device 1. Here, the width and length of the gate device 1 are approximately the same, but the width and length of the gate device 1 do not have to be approximately the same. The XY plane is approximately horizontal with the installation surface of the gate device 1. The installation surface may have irregularities. These conditions are also common to the subsequent figures.

[0032] The gate device 1 is an example of the gate device 100 described above. The gate device 1 includes a main body 10 and a plate 20. The gate device 1 is configured so that it can be installed by placing the plate 20 on an installation surface. The installation surface is a surface that comes into contact with the underside of the plate 20 in the environment in which the gate device 1 is installed. The installation surface is, for example, the ground or a floor. In this example, the installation surface is the floor of a station.

[0033] (Main body 10) 4, the main body unit 10 is an example of the above-mentioned main body unit 110. The main body unit 10 includes an imaging unit 11, a reading unit 12, an authentication control unit 13, a notification unit 14, an opening / closing control unit 15, and a communication unit 17.

[0034] As shown in Fig. 5, the main body 10 is configured by, for example, a rectangular prism-shaped housing. The shape of the main body 10 is not limited to this. The main body 10 may be a polygonal prism other than a rectangular prism, or may be cylindrical. The main body 10 may also be flat. Here, an example in which the main body 10 is rectangular prism-shaped will be described.

[0035] In this embodiment, the main body 10 has four faces, and one of these faces is provided with an image capturing unit 11 and a reading unit 12. The arrangement of the image capturing unit 11 and the reading unit 12 is not limited to that shown in the figure. For example, the image capturing unit 11 and the reading unit 12 may be arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, or may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction as shown in the figure. Furthermore, although not shown in FIG. 5, the authentication control unit 13, the opening / closing control unit 15, and the communication unit 17 may be built into the main body 10.

[0036] The photographing unit 11 is an example of the photographing unit 111 described above. The photographing unit 11 is a photographing device that photographs a user. The user is a person passing through a ticket gate. The user may be a person entering a ticket gate or a person exiting a ticket gate.

[0037] The photographing unit 11 outputs the photographed image obtained by photographing to the authentication control unit 13. The photographed image may be a video or a still image. The photographing unit 11 is, for example, a camera. The photographing unit 11 may be any of various cameras that support authentication methods that can be authenticated by the authentication control unit 13.

[0038] The authentication method is, for example, face authentication, iris authentication, or skeletal authentication. The authentication method is not limited to these, and other biometric authentication methods may be used. Here, the photographing unit 11 photographs a face image of the user to be used for face authentication. The photographing unit 11 is provided at a height that allows it to photograph the height of the user's face. For example, when the photographing unit 11 detects a user within its photographing range, it photographs the user's face.

[0039] The reading unit 12 is an example of the reading unit 112 described above. The reading unit 12 is a reading device that reads information from a storage medium presented by a user. The storage medium may be, for example, an IC (Integrated Circuit) card, a mobile terminal such as a smartphone, or a wearable terminal. The wearable terminal may be, for example, a wristwatch-type device such as a smartwatch W worn by a user U shown in FIG. 5.

[0040] The reading unit 12 reads information stored in an IC card or a code displayed on a display unit of a terminal. The code is, for example, a two-dimensional code such as a QR code (registered trademark, the same applies hereinafter). The reading unit 12 outputs the read information obtained by reading to the authentication control unit 13. The reading unit 12 may be any of various reading devices compatible with authentication methods that can be authenticated by the authentication control unit 13. The reading unit 12 is, for example, an IC card reader or a QR code reader. The reading unit 12 is provided at a height that allows the user to present the storage medium.

[0041] The authentication control unit 13 is an example of the above-mentioned authentication control unit 113. The authentication control unit 13 controls the authentication of a user entering a ticket gate using at least one of the captured image obtained by the photographing unit 11 and the read information obtained by the reading unit 12. The authentication control unit 13 may perform authentication using either the information obtained by the photographing unit 11 or the information obtained by the reading unit 12, or may perform authentication using both.

[0042] This allows the authentication control unit 13 to have both a ticket gate function using biometric authentication (for example, face authentication) using the photographing unit 11 and a ticket gate function using authentication (for example, IC card authentication or QR code authentication) using the reading unit 12. This allows the user to select a desired authentication method to perform authentication.

[0043] Specifically, authentication control unit 13 transmits the captured image and read information to management device 3 and requests authentication from management device 3. When authentication is performed in management device 3, authentication control unit 13 receives the authentication result from management device 3. Authentication control unit 13 outputs the authentication result to opening / closing control unit 15.

[0044] The notification unit 14 notifies information related to authentication. For example, the notification unit 14 includes a display device that displays information using a lamp, an image, or the like. For example, the notification unit 14 may output light using an LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like. The notification unit 14 may also include an audio output device such as a speaker that outputs sound. The notification unit 14 may also include both a display device and an audio output device.

[0045] In this embodiment, an example will be described in which the notification unit 14 is a lamp. The notification unit 14 may provide notification in different notification modes depending on the type of information used for authentication. The type of information used for authentication corresponds to the authentication method.

[0046] The notification mode may be, for example, a lamp color, a lit lamp, or a blinking lamp. For example, the notification unit 14 lights up in a different color for each authentication method. In this case, the notification unit 14 lights up in a different color depending on whether the authentication method is face authentication, IC card authentication, or QR code authentication. For example, the notification unit 14 lights up in a different color, such as green for face authentication, blue for IC card authentication, and orange for QR code authentication.

[0047] The notification unit 14 may notify whether the authentication was successful or not. For example, the notification unit 14 may light a lamp for a predetermined period of time if the authentication is successful, and may blink the lamp a predetermined number of times if the authentication is unsuccessful. By the notification unit 14 notifying the authentication result and the authentication method, station staff and the like can confirm from a distance that the user has been correctly authenticated and the authentication method. This can lead to the detection of unauthorized boarding by a user, etc.

[0048] Based on the authentication result, opening / closing control unit 15 determines whether the user can pass through the ticket gate. If the authentication is successful, opening / closing control unit 15 determines that the user can pass through the ticket gate, and if the authentication is unsuccessful, it determines that the user cannot pass through the ticket gate.

[0049] The opening / closing control unit 15 opens and closes the gate member based on the determination result. For example, if the gate device 1 is equipped with a gate member such as a door, the opening / closing control unit 15 controls the opening and closing of the ticket gate. The opening / closing control unit 15 may also control the opening and closing of the ticket gate via the communication unit 17 and another device equipped with a gate member.

[0050] If the opening / closing control unit 15 determines that the user can pass through the ticket gate, it controls to open the gate member. This allows the user to pass through the ticket gate. If the opening / closing control unit 15 determines that the user cannot pass through the ticket gate, it controls to close the gate member. In this case, the user cannot pass through the ticket gate. For example, if a user who has gotten off the train has paid the correct fare, the opening / closing control unit 15 controls to open the gate member. Also, if a user who has gotten off the train has not paid the correct fare, the opening / closing control unit 15 controls to close the gate member.

[0051] The communication unit 17 is a communication interface with the network N. The communication unit 17 may include any device that enables wireless communication such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0052] The gate device 1 includes a processor, a memory, and a storage device (not shown). The storage device stores a computer program that implements the processing described herein. The processor can load the computer program from the storage device into the memory and execute the computer program. This allows the processor to realize the functions of the authentication control unit 13 and the opening / closing control unit 15.

[0053] The authentication control unit 13 and the opening / closing control unit 15 may each be realized by dedicated hardware. Furthermore, some or all of the components may be realized by general-purpose or dedicated circuits, processors, etc., or a combination of these. These may be configured by a single chip, or by multiple chips connected via a bus. Some or all of the components may be realized by a combination of the above-mentioned circuits, etc., and a program.

[0054] (Plate part 20) Next, the plate portion 20 will be described. The plate portion 20 is an example of the plate portion 120 described above. The plate portion 20 is provided at the bottom of the main body portion 10 and placed on an installation surface. The top surface of the plate portion 20 and the bottom surface of the main body portion 10 may be fixed, or may be configured to be detachable. The plate portion 20 is formed in a flat plate shape. Furthermore, the plate portion 20 is configured from a member having a predetermined weight.

[0055] The predetermined weight is preferably a weight that allows the worker installing the gate device 1 to move the gate device 1, and is also a weight that prevents the gate device 1 from easily tipping over when it comes into contact with a person or luggage, etc. In this way, it is possible to realize a gate device 1 that can be installed stably while being movable by the worker.

[0056] In this way, since the gate device 1 is configured to be movable, there is no need to perform anchor construction or the like when installing the gate device 1. Therefore, the gate device 1 can also be installed for a limited period of time, allowing for flexible installation of the gate device 1.

[0057] The plate portion 20 is formed in a substantially circular shape. The plate portion 20 may be formed in, for example, a perfect circle or an ellipse. By forming the plate portion 20 in a substantially circular shape, an operator can move the gate device 1 by rolling it on a floor surface or the like. This allows the operator to easily move the gate device 1 to a desired position.

[0058] The plate portion 20 may also be formed in a shape that is roughly circular but with a portion missing. Specifically, the plate portion 20 may have a cutout portion that allows another device to be brought close to the main body portion 10. The cutout portion is formed by cutting out the peripheral portion of the plate portion 20 in a predetermined shape.

[0059] An example in which the plate portion 20 has a cutout portion will be described with reference to FIG. 6. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of the cutout portion 21 that the plate portion 20 has. For the purpose of explanation, the main body portion 10 is shown in broken lines in FIG. 6. Also, FIG. 6 shows a gate member G as an example of another device. The gate member G is a member that constitutes a ticket gate. Although not shown, the gate member G may also be equipped with a door or the like. By having the cutout portion 21 in the plate portion 20, the gate member G can be brought close to the main body portion 10.

[0060] 7 is a diagram showing an example of a state in which the gate member G and the main body 10 are brought close to each other. As shown in FIG. 7, the gate member G is brought close to the main body 10 by inserting the gate member G into the cutout portion 21. The gate member G and the main body 10 may also abut against each other. The gate device 1 can be easily moved by the plate portion 20, and can be installed in a small space by the cutout portion 21.

[0061] The shape of the cutout portion 21 is not limited to the shape shown in the figure. The cutout portion 21 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the device to which it will be brought close or abutted. For example, the cutout portion 21 may be formed by cutting out the peripheral edge of the plate portion 20 in a circular, semicircular, or polygonal shape.

[0062] (Management device 3) Next, the management device 3 will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Fig. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the management device 3. The management device 3 is a device that manages user information. The management device 3 acquires information from the gate device 1 and authenticates users who enter the ticket gate based on the acquired information.

[0063] The management device 3 includes a captured image acquisition unit 31 , a read information acquisition unit 32 , an authentication unit 33 , a communication unit 37 , and a storage unit 39 .

[0064] The management device 3 includes a processor and a memory (not shown). A computer program implementing the processing of the present disclosure is stored in a storage unit 39, which is a storage device. The processor can load the computer program from the storage device into the memory and execute the computer program. In this way, the processor realizes the functions of a captured image acquisition unit 31, a read information acquisition unit 32, and an authentication unit 33.

[0065] The captured image acquisition unit 31, the read information acquisition unit 32, and the authentication unit 33 may each be realized by dedicated hardware. Furthermore, some or all of the components may be realized by general-purpose or dedicated circuits, processors, etc., or a combination of these. These may be configured by a single chip, or by multiple chips connected via a bus. Some or all of the components may be realized by a combination of the above-mentioned circuits, etc., and a program.

[0066] The captured image acquisition unit 31 acquires a captured image from the gate device 1. The captured image is, for example, an image of the user's face. The read information acquisition unit 32 acquires read information from the gate device 1. The read information is, for example, information stored in an IC card or a QR code displayed on the display unit of the terminal.

[0067] The authentication unit 33 authenticates a user entering a ticket gate using at least one of the captured image and the read information. For example, the authentication unit 33 compares at least one of the captured image and the read information with information stored in the storage unit 39, and authenticates the user based on the comparison result. The authentication unit 33 can perform biometric authentication, IC card authentication, and QR code authentication using well-known techniques.

[0068] For example, the authentication unit 33 performs face authentication by comparing the feature amounts of a face image previously stored in the storage unit 39 with the feature amounts of a face image captured by the image capturing unit 11. Note that a user who is to undergo face authentication can perform face authentication by previously registering user information including a face image in the management device 3. The user information includes, in addition to a face image, for example, user identification information for identifying the user, the user's name, contact information, etc.

[0069] If the feature amounts match, the authentication unit 33 identifies the user. The authentication unit 33 calculates the fare for the identified user based on the boarding and alighting information of the user. The boarding and alighting information is information about the user's boarding and alighting. The boarding and alighting information includes, for example, the date and time of boarding and alighting, and the station name. The boarding and alighting information is stored in the memory unit 39 when the user passes through the ticket gate.

[0070] The authentication unit 33 determines whether or not fare settlement has been completed using, for example, the IC card presented to the reading unit 12, and determines that authentication has been successful if it has been completed. The authentication unit 33 transmits the authentication result to the gate device 1 via the communication unit 37. This completes the authentication of the user.

[0071] Here, facial recognition and IC card authentication are used as examples, but the present invention is not limited to these. The authentication unit 33 may perform authentication by only performing biometric authentication including facial recognition. For example, if registered biometric information is linked to the user's account information and the like and registered in advance, the authentication unit 33 can identify the user and authenticate the completion of fare settlement using only the biometric information obtained by the photographing unit 11.

[0072] However, the authentication unit 33 may perform authentication using one of biometric authentication, IC card authentication, and QR code authentication, or may perform authentication using a combination of two or more authentication methods. Note that the authentication unit 33 may perform authentication using two or more types of biometric information. For example, if the imaging unit 11 acquires a face image and an iris image, the authentication unit 33 may perform face authentication and iris authentication.

[0073] The communication unit 37 is a communication interface with the network N. The communication unit 37 may include any device that enables wireless communication such as Wi-Fi (registered trademark).

[0074] The storage unit 39 is a storage device that stores programs for implementing the various functions of the management device 3. The storage unit 39 also stores various types of information used for authentication. For example, the storage unit 39 stores the above-described user information and boarding / exiting information in association with each other.

[0075] (Gate device 1 processing) Next, the processing performed by the gate device 1 will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing performed by the gate device 1.

[0076] First, the photographing unit 11 determines whether or not it is possible to photograph the user (S11). For example, the photographing unit 11 determines that it is possible to photograph the user when the user is facing the camera, and determines that it is not possible to photograph the user when the user is not facing the camera. This is not a limitation, and the photographing unit 11 may photograph the user at all times. In that case, the photographing unit 11 may perform step S12 without performing step S11.

[0077] If it is determined that photography is possible (YES in S11), the photographing unit 11 photographs the user (S12). The photographing unit 11 also outputs the photographed image to the authentication control unit 13. If it is determined that photography is not possible (NO in S11), the reading unit 12 determines whether or not the user has presented a storage medium (S13).

[0078] If it is determined that the storage medium has been presented (YES in S13), the reading unit 12 reads the information on the storage medium (S14). The reading unit 12 also outputs the read information to the authentication control unit 13. If it is determined that the storage medium has not been presented (NO in S13), the gate device 1 proceeds to step S15.

[0079] Next, the authentication control unit 13 transmits an authentication request including the acquired information to the management device 3 (S15). For example, when both the captured image and the read information are obtained, the authentication control unit 13 transmits an authentication request including the captured image and the read information to the management device 3. When only one of the captured image and the read information is obtained, the authentication control unit 13 transmits an authentication request including only the acquired information to the management device 3. In this way, the authentication control unit 13 controls the authentication of the user using at least one of the captured image obtained by the photographing unit 11 and the read information obtained by the reading unit 12. Note that when neither the captured image nor the read information is obtained, the notification unit 14 may display a lamp or sound to the effect that authentication cannot be performed.

[0080] Next, the authentication control unit 13 receives the authentication result from the management device (S16). The authentication control unit 13 determines whether or not the authentication was successful (S17). If it is determined that the authentication was successful (YES in S17), the opening / closing control unit 15 performs control to open the gate member (S18). If the gate member is already open, the opening / closing control unit 15 maintains the open state. If it is determined that the authentication was unsuccessful (NO in S17), the opening / closing control unit 15 performs control to close the gate member (S19). If the gate member is already closed, the opening / closing control unit 15 maintains the closed state.

[0081] Next, the notification unit 14 issues a notification in a notification manner according to the type of information used for authentication (S20). For example, the notification unit 14 lights up a lamp in a different color depending on whether the authentication method is face authentication, IC card authentication, or QR code authentication.

[0082] The above describes the configuration of the gate system 5. Note that the above-described configuration of the gate system 5 is merely an example and may be modified as appropriate. For example, when some or all of the components of the gate device 1 and the management device 3 are realized by multiple information processing devices, circuits, etc., the multiple information processing devices, circuits, etc. may be centrally or decentralized. For example, the information processing devices, circuits, etc. may be realized as a client-server system, a cloud computing system, or the like, in a form in which each is connected via a communication network.

[0083] Also, for example, in the above explanation, an example has been described in which gate device 1 is equipped with opening / closing control unit 15, but a device other than gate device 1 may also be equipped with the functions of opening / closing control unit 15. For example, assume that a specific opening / closing control device is equipped with the functions of opening / closing control unit 15. In this case, gate device 1 transmits an authentication result to the opening / closing control device. The opening / closing control device determines whether or not the user is allowed to pass based on the authentication result, and opens or closes the gate based on the determination result. Note that management device 3 may also be equipped with the functions of opening / closing control unit 15.

[0084] In the above description, an example has been described in which the gate device 1 makes an authentication request to the management device 3 and receives the authentication result from the management device 3, but this is not limiting. The gate device 1 may have the functions of the management device 3 and perform user authentication. This allows the gate device 1 to perform user authentication on its own, so the gate system 5 may be configured without the management device 3.

[0085] Also, for example, some of the processing performed by the management device 3 may be performed by another device. For example, the management device 3 may perform only biometric authentication of the user, and the settlement of the fare may be performed by another device.

[0086] Alternatively, the management device 3 may only perform fare adjustment, and another device may perform user biometric authentication. For example, the above-mentioned facial authentication may be performed by an external device connected to the network N. For example, a predetermined authentication server on the cloud performs facial authentication. The authentication server stores facial image features in a storage unit in advance and performs facial authentication by comparing the stored features with the features of a facial image captured by the imaging unit 11. The gate device 1 transmits an authentication request including the facial image and / or the features of the facial image captured by the imaging unit 11 to the authentication server. The gate device 1 can complete facial authentication by receiving the authentication result from the authentication server.

[0087] As described above, the gate device 1 according to the present disclosure includes a main body 10 and a substantially circular plate 20. The main body 10 also includes an imaging unit 11 that captures an image of a user, a reading unit 12 that reads information from a storage medium presented by the user, and an authentication control unit 13 that controls authentication of users entering the gate using at least one of the captured image and the read information.

[0088] As a result, the gate device 1 functions as a biometric authentication terminal by itself, and by incorporating an IC card reader and a QR code reader, it realizes authentication using multiple authentication methods in a small space.

[0089] Furthermore, because the plate portion 20 is formed in a substantially circular shape, workers can easily roll and move the gate device 1 to the desired position. This allows workers to easily move the gate device 1 even when the gate device 1 is frequently installed and removed. Furthermore, because there is no need to provide a moving means such as casters on the plate portion 20, the ticket gate can be installed at low cost.

[0090] Furthermore, when the plate portion 20 has the cutout portion 21, other devices can be placed close to the main body portion 10. Therefore, for example, in unmanned stations or relatively small stations, even when the gate device 1 is incorporated into other devices and used as an auxiliary device, the gate device 1 can be installed in a small space. <Embodiment 3> In the second embodiment, an example was described in which the photographing unit 11 and the reading unit 12 are provided on one of the four faces of the main body 10. In the third embodiment, an example is described in which the photographing unit 11 and the reading unit 12 are provided on two of the four faces. The following description will focus on the differences from the second embodiment, and overlapping points will be omitted as appropriate.

[0091] In this embodiment, a gate device 1a according to the present disclosure will be described. The functional configuration of the gate device 1a is generally the same as the configuration of the gate device 1 described using FIG. 4, and therefore is not illustrated. In the gate device 1a, the main body 10 has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate, and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane. One of the first and second surfaces is provided with an imaging unit that captures an image of the user, and the other surface is provided with a reading unit that reads information from a storage medium presented by the user.

[0092] The gate device 1a will be specifically described with reference to Figures 10 and 11. Figure 10 is a diagram showing an example of the appearance of the gate device 1a. Figure 11 is a diagram showing an example of how the gate device 1a is used.

[0093] The example in Figure 11 assumes a ticket gate at a relatively small station. Here, gate members G1 to G3 are provided as gate members that make up the ticket gate. Gate device 1a is provided so as to be close to or in contact with gate member G2. Gate members G1 and G2 form lane L1. Gate members G2 and G3 form lane L2. User U1 travels along lane L1 in direction D1. User U2 travels along lane L2 in direction D2. Directions D1 and D2 are approximately parallel.

[0094] 10 and 11, the first lane and the second lane are lanes L1 and L2, respectively. The first user and the second user are users U1 and U2, respectively. The first and second faces are faces A and B, respectively.

[0095] Both a photographing unit and a reading unit may be provided on each of side A and side B. Specifically, as shown in Figures 10 and 11, in gate device 1a, photographing unit 11A and reading unit 12A may be provided on side A. Furthermore, photographing unit 11B and reading unit 12B may be provided on side B.

[0096] In this way, by providing a photographing unit and a reading unit on each of the two surfaces of the main body 10, the gate device 1a can perform authentication corresponding to two ticket gate lanes with a single device. In this way, the gate device 1a can be installed at a low cost in a ticket gate corresponding to multiple lanes.

[0097] Furthermore, when presenting a wearable device to a reader, a user can select a lane that is easy to present the device to depending on where the device is worn. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, assume that user U2 is wearing smartwatch W2 on his / her left wrist. When user U2 is authenticated in lane L1, he / she needs to hold out his / her left hand to his / her right side. By selecting lane L2, user U2 can present smartwatch W2 toward reader 12B, allowing for authentication without any discomfort.

[0098] Although an example in which both an imaging unit and a reading unit are provided on each of surface A and surface B has been shown here, this is not limiting. For example, only an imaging unit may be provided on one of surface A and surface B, and only a reading unit may be provided on the other.

[0099] Fig. 12 is a diagram showing an example in which only a photographing unit is provided on one of side A and side B, and only a reading unit is provided on the other. The example in Fig. 12 is assumed to be, for example, an unmanned station without ticket gates. In this example, only a photographing unit 11A is provided on side A, and only a reading unit 12B is provided on side B. In this way, the gate device 1a can support multiple authentication methods while keeping costs down.

[0100] The number of photographing units and reading units provided on each side of the gate device 1a is not limited to this, and any number of photographing units and reading units may be provided. For example, the gate device 1a may be configured such that the photographing unit 11A and the reading unit 12B are provided on side A, and only the reading unit 12B is provided on side B.

[0101] As described above, in the gate device 1a, the main body 10 has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate, and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane. Each of the first surface and the second surface is provided with at least one of a photographing unit and a reading unit. In this way, the gate device 1a can be installed in a space-saving manner and at low cost, while supporting multiple authentication methods.

[0102] <Modification of the third embodiment> In the third embodiment, an example has been described in which the photographing unit and the reading unit are provided on two of the four surfaces of the main body 10, but this is not limiting. As will be described in this modified example, the main body 10 may have photographing units and reading units on three or more surfaces.

[0103] For example, the main body 10 may further have a third surface corresponding to a third user entering the first lane from the opposite side of the first user, and a fourth surface corresponding to a fourth user entering the second lane from the opposite side of the second user. In the main body 10, a photographing unit is provided on one of the third and fourth surfaces, and a reading unit is provided on the other.

[0104] FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a photographing unit and a reading unit are provided on four surfaces of the main body 10. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the gate device 1a as viewed from above. Note that an example in which the plate portion 20 does not have the notch portion 21 is used here. Although not shown, a gate member such as that shown in FIG. 11 may be provided close to the gate device 1a. Here, an example in which a gate member is not provided is described, but for the sake of explanation, the lane boundaries are shown with dashed lines. In FIG. 13, the left side of the boundary line is lane L1, and the right side is lane L2.

[0105] In the example of Fig. 13, the third and fourth users mentioned above are user U3 and user U4, respectively. The third and fourth faces mentioned above are face C and face D, respectively. Face C is the face corresponding to user U3 who enters lane L1 from the opposite side of user U1. Face D is the face corresponding to user U4 who enters lane L2 from the opposite side of user U2.

[0106] Although not shown, a photographing unit is provided on one of surfaces C and D, and a reading unit is provided on the other. For example, similar to surfaces A and B of the gate device 1a shown in Figures 10 and 11, both surfaces C and D may be provided with both a photographing unit and a reading unit. Alternatively, similar to surfaces A and B of the gate device 1a shown in Figure 12, only a photographing unit may be provided on one of surfaces C and D, and only a reading unit may be provided on the other.

[0107] Furthermore, both an image capturing unit and a reading unit may be provided on each of surfaces A, B, C, and D. This allows the user to easily select a lane where authentication can be performed depending on the position where the wearable device is worn, etc.

[0108] As described above, the gate device 1a according to this modification has at least one of a photographing unit and a reading unit on each of its four faces, allowing users to easily authenticate themselves. Furthermore, the gate device 1a can handle both authentication of users entering and exiting a ticket gate at unmanned stations without ticket gates.

[0109] <Hardware configuration example> Each functional component of the gate device 100, the gate device 1, and the management device 3 (hereinafter referred to as "gate device 100, etc.") may be realized by hardware (e.g., a hardwired electronic circuit, etc.) that realizes each functional component, or may be realized by a combination of hardware and software (e.g., a combination of an electronic circuit and a program that controls it). Below, a further description will be given of the case where each functional component of the gate device 100, etc., is realized by a combination of hardware and software.

[0110] 14 is a block diagram illustrating an example of the hardware configuration of a computer 900 that realizes the gate device 100, etc. The computer 900 may be a dedicated computer designed to realize the gate device 100, etc., or may be a general-purpose computer. The computer 900 may also be a portable computer such as a smartphone or tablet terminal.

[0111] For example, by installing a predetermined application on the computer 900, the functions of the gate device 100 and the like are realized on the computer 900. The application is configured by a program for realizing the functional components of the gate device 100 and the like.

[0112] The computer 900 includes a bus 902, a processor 904, a memory 906, a storage device 908, an input / output interface 910, and a network interface 912. The bus 902 is a data transmission path that allows the processor 904, the memory 906, the storage device 908, the input / output interface 910, and the network interface 912 to transmit and receive data to and from each other. However, the method of connecting the processor 904 and other components to each other is not limited to a bus connection.

[0113] The processor 904 is a variety of processors such as a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), or a quantum processor (quantum computer control chip). The memory 906 is a main storage device realized using a random access memory (RAM) or the like. The storage device 908 is an auxiliary storage device realized using a hard disk, a solid state drive (SSD), a memory card, a read only memory (ROM), or the like.

[0114] The input / output interface 910 is an interface for connecting the computer 900 to an input / output device. For example, the input / output interface 910 is connected to an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a display device.

[0115] The network interface 912 is an interface for connecting the computer 900 to a network. This network may be a LAN (Local Area Network) or a WAN (Wide Area Network).

[0116] The storage device 908 stores programs (programs that realize the above-mentioned applications) that realize the functional components of the gate device 100, etc. The processor 904 reads these programs into the memory 906 and executes them, thereby realizing the functional components of the gate device 100, etc.

[0117] Each processor executes one or more programs containing instructions for causing a computer to perform the algorithms described with reference to the figures. The programs contain instructions (or software code) that, when loaded into a computer, cause the computer to perform one or more functions described in the embodiments. The programs may be stored on various types of non-transitory computer-readable media or tangible storage media. By way of example and not limitation, non-transitory computer-readable media or tangible storage media include RAM, ROM, flash memory, SSD or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), Blu-ray® disc or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices. The programs may also be transmitted over various types of transitory computer-readable media or communication media. By way of example and not limitation, transitory computer-readable media or communication media include electrical, optical, acoustic, or other forms of propagated signals.

[0118] Although the present disclosure has been described above with reference to the embodiments, the present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present disclosure within the scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, each embodiment can be appropriately combined with other embodiments. For example, the present disclosure can be implemented in combination with embodiment 2, embodiment 3, and a modified example of embodiment 3.

[0119] Each drawing is merely an example for describing one or more embodiments. Each drawing may relate not only to one particular embodiment, but also to one or more other embodiments. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, various features or steps described with reference to any one drawing can be combined with features or steps shown in one or more other drawings to create, for example, an embodiment not explicitly shown or described. Not all features or steps shown in any one drawing are necessary to describe an exemplary embodiment, and some features or steps may be omitted. The order of steps described in any drawing may be changed as appropriate.

[0120] A part or all of the above-described embodiments can be described as, but not limited to, the following supplementary notes. (Appendix 1) a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, The main body portion is an imaging unit that images a user; a reading unit that reads information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control unit that controls authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the captured image obtained by the photographing unit and the read information obtained by the reading unit, The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape. Gate device. (Appendix 2) a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, The main body portion is an imaging unit that images a user; a reading unit that reads information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control unit that controls authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the captured image obtained by the photographing unit and the read information obtained by the reading unit, the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, The photographing unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and the reading unit is provided on the other surface. Gate device. (Appendix 3) The plate portion has a notch that allows another device to be placed close to the main body portion. 3. The gate device according to claim 1 or 2. (Appendix 4) The authentication device further includes a notification unit that notifies the user in different notification modes depending on the type of information used for the authentication. 4. The gate device according to any one of claims 1 to 3. (Appendix 5) Both the photographing unit and the reading unit are provided on each of the first surface and the second surface. 5. The gate device according to any one of appendixes 2 to 4. (Appendix 6) the main body further has a third surface corresponding to a third user entering the first lane from the opposite side of the first user, and a fourth surface corresponding to a fourth user entering the second lane from the opposite side of the second user, The photographing unit is provided on one of the third surface and the fourth surface, and the reading unit is provided on the other surface. 6. The gate device according to any one of appendixes 2 to 5. (Appendix 7) Both the photographing unit and the reading unit are provided on each of the first surface, the second surface, the third surface, and the fourth surface. 10. The gate device according to claim 6. (Appendix 8) a main body; a plate portion provided below the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step, The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape. Authentication control methods. (Appendix 9) a main body; a plate portion provided below the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step, the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, A photographing unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and a reading unit is provided on the other surface. Authentication control methods. (Appendix 10) a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step; The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape. program. (Appendix 11) a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step; the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, A photographing unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and a reading unit is provided on the other surface. program.

[0121] Some or all of the elements (e.g., configurations and functions) described in Supplements 3 to 7 that are dependent on Supplements 1 and 2 may also be dependent on Supplements 8 and 9, and Supplements 10 and 11 in the same dependency relationship as Supplements 3 to 7. Some or all of the elements described in any Supplement may be applied to various hardware, software, recording means for recording software, systems, and methods. [Explanation of symbols]

[0122] 1, 1a Gate device 3 Management device 5 Gate System 10 Main body 11, 11A, 11B Filming Section 12, 12A, 12B reading unit 13 Authentication control section 14. Information Department 15 Opening and closing control section 17 Communications Department 20 Plate section 21 Cutout 31 Image acquisition unit 32 Read information acquisition unit 33 Authentication Section 37 Communications Department 39 Memory section 100 Gate Device 110 Main body 111 Filming Department 112 Reading unit 113 Authentication control section 120 Plate section 900 Computers 902 Bus 904 processor 906 memory 908 Storage Devices 910 Input / Output Interface 912 Network Interface A~D side D1, D2 direction G, G1 to G3 gate members L1 and L2 lanes N Network U, U1~U4 users W, W2 smartwatch

Claims

1. a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, The main body portion is an imaging unit that images a user; a reading unit that reads information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control unit that controls authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the captured image obtained by the photographing unit and the read information obtained by the reading unit, The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape. Gate device.

2. a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, The main body portion is an imaging unit that images a user; a reading unit that reads information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control unit that controls authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the captured image obtained by the photographing unit and the read information obtained by the reading unit, the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, The photographing unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and the reading unit is provided on the other surface. Gate device.

3. The plate portion has a notch that allows another device to be placed close to the main body portion.

3. The gate device according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The authentication device further includes a notification unit that notifies the user in different notification modes depending on the type of information used for the authentication.

3. The gate device according to claim 1 or 2.

5. Both the photographing unit and the reading unit are provided on each of the first surface and the second surface. The gate device according to claim 2.

6. the main body further has a third surface corresponding to a third user entering the first lane from the opposite side of the first user, and a fourth surface corresponding to a fourth user entering the second lane from the opposite side of the second user, The photographing unit is provided on one of the third surface and the fourth surface, and the reading unit is provided on the other surface. The gate device according to claim 2.

7. a main body; a plate portion provided below the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step, The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape. Authentication control methods.

8. a main body; a plate portion provided below the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step, the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, An imaging unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and a reading unit is provided on the other surface. Authentication control methods.

9. a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step; The plate portion is formed in a substantially circular shape. program.

10. a main body; a plate portion provided at a lower portion of the main body portion and placed on an installation surface, a photographing step of photographing a user; a reading step of reading information from a storage medium presented by a user; an authentication control step of controlling authentication of a user entering the gate using at least one of the photographed image obtained in the photographing step and the read information obtained in the reading step; the main body has a first surface corresponding to a first user entering a first lane of the gate and a second surface corresponding to a second user entering a second lane adjacent to the first lane, An imaging unit is provided on one of the first surface and the second surface, and a reading unit is provided on the other surface. program.

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