Biological information registration system

Abstract

To establish a system to ensure and protect biological information.SOLUTION: A biological information registration system comprises: user information input means for inputting user information; biological information input means for inputting biological information; storage means for storing information; and processing means for processing information. The processing means generates ID information (for biological information), and according to user information input by the user information input means and biological information input by the biological information input means, can execute the following processing: registering the ID information (for biological information) to the biological information; and storing biological information with registered ID information (for biological information) in association with user information in a storage means.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a biometric information registration system. [Background technology]

[0002] Biometric information includes fingerprint information as information on fingerprints, iris information as information on the iris of the eye, vein information as information on veins, face information as information on the face, palm geometry information as information on the palm shape, and voiceprint information as information on voiceprints, and biometric authentication is an authentication system that uses biometric information.

[0003] Some biometric authentication methods are used in place of passwords, or multiple biometric methods are combined, or biometric authentication is combined with passwords. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] There is no system to guarantee and protect the biometric information itself. The present invention aims to build a system for guaranteeing and protecting biometric information.

[0005] There is no system to officially guarantee and protect biometric information itself. The present invention aims to build a system that officially guarantees and protects biometric information.

[0006] Biometric information is difficult to change, and if it is leaked, what to do after the leak is a challenge for biometric authentication. The present invention aims to facilitate countermeasures after biometric information has been leaked.

[0007] The present invention aims to realize biometric authentication with higher security while providing a similar feel to conventional biometric authentication systems. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The biometric information registration system according to claim 1 for solving the problem is a biometric information registration system that can register ID information (for biometric information) for biometric information and can write the registered ID information (for biometric information) to a storage medium to use it together with the biometric information for biometric authentication, and includes: a user information input means for inputting user information; a biometric information input means for inputting biometric information; a storage means for storing information; a processing means for processing information; and a writing means for writing information to the storage medium. The processing means generates ID information (for biometric information), and based on the user information input by the user information input means and the biometric information input by the biometric information input means, It is characterized by being able to execute the process of registering ID information (for biometric information) for biometric information, the process of linking the biometric information with the registered ID information (for biometric information) to user information and storing it in a storage means, and the process of writing the ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information to a storage medium using a writing means.

[0009] The biometric information registration system described in claim 2 for solving the problem is a biometric information registration system that can register ID information (for biometric information) to biometric information and can write the registered ID information (for biometric information) to a portable terminal to use it together with the biometric information for biometric authentication, and is characterized in that it is equipped with a user information input means for inputting user information, a biometric information input means for inputting biometric information, a storage means for storing information, a processing means for processing information, and a writing means for writing information to the portable terminal, and is characterized in that the processing means can generate ID information (for biometric information) and execute a process of registering the ID information (for biometric information) to the biometric information based on the user information input by the user information input means and the biometric information input by the biometric information input means, a process of linking the biometric information with the registered ID information (for biometric information) to the user information and storing it in a storage means, and a process of writing the ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information to the portable terminal using the writing means.

[0010] The biometric information registration system described in claim 3 for solving the problem is a biometric information registration system that can register ID information (for biometric information) for a biometric information item and can write the registered ID information (for biometric information) to a storage medium to use it together with the biometric information for biometric authentication, and is characterized in that it is equipped with a user information input means for inputting user information, an item selection means for selecting a biometric information item for registering the ID information (for biometric information), a storage means for storing the information, a processing means for processing the information, and a writing means for writing the information to the storage medium, and is characterized in that the processing means can generate ID information (for biometric information) and execute the process of registering the ID information (for biometric information) for the biometric information item based on the user information input by the user information input means and the biometric information item selected by the item selection means, the process of linking the item for which the ID information (for biometric information) is registered with the user information and storing it in the storage means, and the process of writing the ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information item to the storage medium using the writing means.

[0011] The biometric information registration system described in claim 4 for solving the problem is a biometric information registration system that can register ID information (for biometric information) for a biometric information item and can write the registered ID information (for biometric information) to a portable terminal to use it together with the biometric information for biometric authentication, and is characterized in that it is equipped with a user information input means for inputting user information, an item selection means for selecting a biometric information item for registering the ID information (for biometric information), a storage means for storing information, a processing means for processing information, and a writing means for writing the information to the portable terminal, and is characterized in that the processing means can generate ID information (for biometric information) and execute the process of registering the ID information (for biometric information) for the biometric information item based on the user information input by the user information input means and the biometric information item selected by the item selection means, the process of linking the item for which the ID information (for biometric information) is registered with the user information and storing it in the storage means, and the process of writing the ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information item to the portable terminal using the writing means.

[0012] The biometric authentication method described in claim 5 for solving the problem is a biometric authentication method using a portable terminal into which ID information (for biometric information) is written by at least one of the biometric information registration systems described in claim 2 and claim 4, characterized in that the portable terminal comprises an information processing means and a biometric information input means, and the processing means of the portable terminal is capable of associating the biometric information input by the input means with the ID information (for biometric information) and transmitting the associated information to perform biometric authentication.

[0013] The biometric authentication system according to claim 6 for solving the above problem is a biometric authentication system using a portable terminal into which ID information (for biometric information) is written by at least one of the biometric information registration systems according to claim 2 and claim 4, The portable terminal comprises an information processing means and a biometric information input means, The processing means of the portable terminal is characterized in that it can execute a process of associating biometric information input by the input means with ID information (for biometric information) and transmitting the information to perform biometric authentication. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] Claim 1 from According to the present invention as set forth in claim 6, biometric information itself or ID information (for biometric information) for each item of biometric information can be registered and linked to user information. This makes it possible to guarantee and protect biometric information. Furthermore, by applying this invention in public institutions, it becomes possible to officially guarantee and protect biometric information.

[0015] Claim 1 from According to the present invention as set forth in claim 6, ID information (for biometric information) can be registered for the biometric information itself or for each item of biometric information, and can be linked to user information. Therefore, even if the biometric information is leaked, it is possible to respond after the leak by changing the ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information, making it easier to respond after the leak of biometric information.

[0016] Claims 5 and 6 According to the present invention described above, biometric authentication including ID information (for biometric information) can be performed simply by inputting biometric information in the same way as conventional biometric authentication systems, and more secure biometric authentication can be performed with the same feel as conventional biometric authentication systems. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] An example of an item selection screen [Figure 2] An example of an item selection screen DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] The biometric information registration system comprises a user information input means for inputting user information, an item selection means for selecting an item, a storage means for storing information, a processing means for processing information, a biometric information input means for inputting biometric information, and a writing means for writing information.

[0019] The user information input means is a means for inputting user information, and there are well-known means, so detailed explanations will be omitted. However, examples include an input means for inputting user information using a keyboard, an input means for inputting user information using a touch panel, an input means for inputting user information using an IC chip and IC chip reader, and an input means for inputting user information using biometric authentication. The most suitable means can be used from among the input means that can input user information, and is not limited to these.

[0020] The item selection means is a means for selecting an item, and includes, for example, an item selection means for selecting an item using a monitor and a mouse or a keyboard, an item selection means for selecting an item using a touch panel, etc., and the most suitable means for selecting an item may be used, and is not limited to these.

[0021] The items that can be selected by the item selection means may be, for example, fingerprint information, iris information, vein information, face information, palm shape information, voiceprint information, etc., and the selectable items may be set in advance and stored in the system's storage means so that the system operator can select the item they intend. The items are not limited to these as long as they indicate biometric information. For example, the fingerprint information items may be further subdivided to allow items to be selected for each finger, such as right thumb, left thumb, right index finger, and left index finger, or the vein information items may be further subdivided to allow items to be selected for each body part, such as right wrist, left wrist, right thumb, and left thumb. Figures 1 and 2 are examples of item selection screens and are not limited to these.

[0022] The storage means is a means for storing information, and there are well-known ones, so detailed explanation will be omitted. However, examples include storage devices, memories, storage devices, semiconductor memories, magnetic storage devices, optical storage devices, magneto-optical disks, paper, PRAM, holographic memories, molecular memories, DNA memories, etc., and it is sufficient to use the most suitable one that can store information, but this is not limited to these.

[0023] The processing means is a means for processing information, and is well known, so a detailed description will be omitted. For example, there are central processing units, central processing units, CPUs, MCUs, MPUs, etc., and it is sufficient to use the most suitable unit that can process information, and this is not limited to these.

[0024] It is desirable that the storage means and processing means are configured as a single entity, and there are well-known entities that configure the storage means and processing means as a single entity, and detailed explanations will be omitted. For example, these include computers, servers, smartphones, portable terminals, wearable terminals, etc., and it is sufficient to use the most suitable entity, and this is not a limitation.

[0025] The biometric information input means is a means for inputting biometric information, and there are well-known means, so detailed description will be omitted, but examples include input means used for biometric authentication, input means used for fingerprint authentication, input means used for iris authentication, input means used for vein authentication, input means used for face authentication, input means used for hand geometry authentication, input means used for voiceprint authentication, etc. It is sufficient to use the most suitable input means from those that can input biometric information, and there is no limitation to these. A combination of multiple input means may also be used.

[0026] The writing means is a means for writing information, and there are well-known means, so a detailed description will be omitted, but examples include contact writing means, non-contact writing means, writing means for writing information to an IC chip, writing means for writing information to a magnetic memory, writing means for writing information to a semiconductor memory, etc., and it is sufficient to use the most appropriate writing means depending on the object to be written, and there is no limitation to these. [Example]

[0027] The system that enables a user to register intended biometric information comprises a user information input means for inputting user information, an item selection means for selecting an item, a storage means for storing information, a processing means for processing information, a biometric information input means for inputting biometric information, and an information writing means for writing information.

[0028] The flow of information processing by the processing means of the system when biometric information is registered will be explained. 1) The user inputs user information using the user information input means. 2) The user uses the item selection means to select the biometric information item to be registered. 3) The user inputs biometric information using the biometric information input means. 4) The processing means performs processing to generate ID information (for biometric information). 5) The processing means performs a process of registering ID information (for biometric information) to the input biometric information. 6) The processing means performs processing to associate the registered biometric information with the ID information (for biometric information) and store the information in the storage means.

[0029] The program for the processing means to execute the processing is stored in advance in the storage means.

[0030] The program used by the processing means to generate ID information (for biometric information) is well known and will not be described in detail, but the most suitable program may be used and is not limited to this program, and is stored in advance in the storage means.

[0031] The processing means performs a process of registering ID information (for biometric information) to the input biometric information, for example, when the fingerprint of the right index finger is selected as an item and the fingerprint information of the right index finger is input, to register ID information (for biometric information) to the fingerprint information of the right index finger.

[0032] The following describes the flow of information processing by the system's processing means when writing ID information (for biometric information) registered in biometric information to a user's storage medium or portable terminal. 1) The user selects the biometric information items to be written to the user's storage medium or portable terminal. 2) The processing means performs a process of extracting ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information of the selected item. 3) The processing means performs processing to write the extracted ID information (for biometric information) into a storage medium selected by the user or into the storage means of the portable terminal using the writing means.

[0033] A storage medium is a device for storing and carrying information, and there are well-known devices, so a detailed description will be omitted. For example, there are IC cards, memory cards, magnetic cards, wearable devices, etc., and it is sufficient to use the most suitable device that can store and carry information, and there is no limitation to these.

[0034] The portable terminal is a portable information device, and there are well-known devices, so detailed description will be omitted, but examples include smartphones, tablet devices, wearable devices, laptop computers, etc. The most suitable portable information device may be used, but is not limited to these. It is desirable that the portable terminal is equipped with a means for inputting biometric information.

[0035] This section explains the process for biometric authentication using a mobile device (smartphone). 1) The user starts biometric authentication and inputs biometric information using the biometric information input means of the mobile terminal (smartphone). 2) The processing means of the portable terminal (smartphone) extracts ID information (for biometric information) from the storage means (IC chip) of the portable terminal (smartphone). 3) The processing means of the mobile terminal (smartphone) combines the biometric information entered by the user with the extracted ID information (for biometric information) to create a single piece of biometric information, which is then sent to the subject to be biometrically authenticated, thereby performing biometric authentication. [Example]

[0036] A system that allows a user to register unused biometric information items is composed of a user information input means for inputting user information, an item selection means for selecting an item, a storage means for storing information, and a processing means for processing information.

[0037] The flow of information processing by the processing means of the system when a user registers an item of biometric information that is not used will be explained below. 1) The user inputs user information using the user information input means. 2) The user selects the biometric information items that will not be used using the item selection means. 3) The processing means sets the selected item as unused biometric information. 4) The processing means performs processing to associate the items set as unused biometric information with user information and store them in the storage means.

[0038] The processing means can set the biometric information as unused by adding code information indicating that the item is unused to the target item. For example, if the fingerprint of the right index finger is selected as an item, code information indicating that the item is unused is added to the item of the fingerprint of the right index finger. [Example]

[0039] A system that allows a user to register ID information (for biometric information) in a biometric information item intended by the user is composed of a user information input means for inputting user information, an item selection means for selecting an item, a storage means for storing information, a processing means for processing information, and an information writing means for writing information.

[0040] The flow of information processing by the processing means of the system when registering ID information (for biometric information) in the biometric information item will be explained. 1) The user inputs user information using the user information input means. 2) The user uses the item selection means to select the biometric information item to be registered. 3) The processing means performs processing to generate ID information (for biometric information). 4) The processing means performs a process of registering ID information (for biometric information) in the selected item. 5) The processing means performs processing to associate the registered ID information (for biometric information) with the user information and store it in the storage means.

[0041] The program for the processing means to execute the processing is stored in advance in the storage means.

[0042] The program used by the processing means to generate ID information (for biometric information) is well known and will not be described in detail, but the most suitable program may be used and is not limited to this program, and is stored in advance in the storage means.

[0043] The processing means registers ID information (for biometric information) in the selected item. For example, if the fingerprint of the right index finger is selected as the item, the processing means registers ID information (for biometric information) in the item of the fingerprint of the right index finger.

[0044] The following describes the flow of information processing by the system's processing means when writing ID information (for biometric information) registered in biometric information to a user's storage medium or portable terminal. 1) The user selects an item of biometric information. 2) The processing means performs a process to extract ID information (for biometric information) registered in the item. 3) The processing means performs processing to write the extracted ID information (for biometric information) into a storage medium selected by the user or into the storage means of the portable terminal using the writing means.

[0045] This section explains the process for biometric authentication using a mobile device (smartphone). 1) The user starts biometric authentication and inputs biometric information using the biometric information input means of the mobile terminal (smartphone). 2) The processing means of the portable terminal (smartphone) extracts ID information (for biometric information) from the storage means (IC chip) of the portable terminal (smartphone). 3) The processing means of the mobile terminal (smartphone) combines the biometric information entered by the user with the extracted ID information (for biometric information) to create a single piece of biometric information, which is then sent to the subject to be biometrically authenticated, thereby performing biometric authentication.

Claims

1. A biometric information registration system, a user information input means for inputting user information; a biometric information input means for inputting biometric information; storage means for storing information; processing means for processing information; Equipped with The processing means Generate ID information (for biometric information), User information input by a user information input means; Biometric information input by a biometric information input means; Based on this, A process of registering ID information (for biometric information) for the biometric information; a process of storing the registered biometric information, which is the ID information (for biometric information), in a storage means in association with user information; A biometric information registration system characterized by being able to execute the above.

2. 2. The biometric information registration system according to claim 1, a writing means for writing information to the storage medium; A biometric information registration system, wherein a processing means is capable of executing a process of writing ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information to a storage medium using a writing means.

3. 2. The biometric information registration system according to claim 1, a writing means for writing information to the portable terminal; A biometric information registration system, wherein a processing means is capable of executing a process of writing ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information to a portable terminal using a writing means.

4. A biometric information registration system, a user information input means for inputting user information; storage means for storing information; an item selection means for selecting unused biometric information items; processing means for processing information; Equipped with The processing means User information input by a user information input means; an item selected by an item selection means; Based on this, A biometric information registration system capable of executing a process of storing a selected biometric information item in a storage means in association with user information as an unused biometric information item.

5. A biometric information registration system, a user information input means for inputting user information; storage means for storing information; a biometric information input means for inputting biometric information; processing means for processing information; Equipped with The processing means User information input by a user information input means; Biometric information input by a biometric information input means; Based on this, A biometric information registration system that can execute a process of storing input biometric information in a storage means in association with user information as unused biometric information.

6. A biometric information registration system, a user information input means for inputting user information; an item selection means for selecting an item of biometric information for registering ID information (for biometric information); storage means for storing information; processing means for processing information; Equipped with The processing means Generate ID information (for biometric information), User information input by a user information input means; an item of biometric information selected by an item selection means; Based on this, A process of registering ID information (for biometric information) for the biometric information item; A process of linking the registered ID information (for biometric information) with user information and storing it in a storage means; A biometric information registration system characterized by being able to execute the above.

7. 7. The biometric information registration system according to claim 6, a writing means for writing information to the storage medium; A biometric information registration system, wherein the processing means is capable of executing a process of writing ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information item to a storage medium using a writing means.

8. 7. The biometric information registration system according to claim 6, a writing means for writing information to the portable terminal; A biometric information registration system, wherein the processing means is capable of executing a process of writing ID information (for biometric information) registered in the biometric information item to a portable terminal using a writing means.

9. A biometric authentication method using a portable terminal into which ID information (for biometric information) registered by at least one of the biometric information registration systems according to claim 1 and claim 6 is written, The portable terminal comprises an information processing means and a biometric information input means, Biometric authentication characterized in that a processing means of a portable terminal is capable of executing a process of associating biometric information input by an input means with ID information (for biometric information) and transmitting the information to perform biometric authentication.

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