Identity verification terminal, identity verification system, and identity verification method

Abstract

To make a terminal for identity verification smaller by making it possible to perform the processes required for identity verification on one surface of a housing.SOLUTION: An identity verification terminal that performs identity verification using identity verification information includes a housing, a camera that captures an image of the face of a person performing the identity verification and generates facial image data, ribs formed in a convex or concave shape on the surface of the housing in the imaging direction of the camera, a touch panel layer that displays the progress of the identity verification in the layer direction of the surface and accepts operations by the person, and an antenna layer that reads the identity verification information via short-range communication.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an identity verification terminal, an identity verification system, and an identity verification method. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses an identity verification assistance device used when verifying the identity of a person using a card bearing the person's photograph. The identity verification assistance device includes a first display device visible to the verifying worker, a card placement unit, and an imaging means configured with a second display device capable of image input and image display, for capturing an image of a card placed in the card placement unit. In addition, in the identity verification assistance device, the first display device and the second display device are arranged on opposite sides of the housing of the identity verification assistance device. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4816269 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In recent years, the number of situations in which identity verification is performed using identification documents carried by individuals has increased, for example, in facilities such as retail stores, medical institutions, and government agencies. In response to the growing need for identity verification in a wide variety of situations, there is a demand for miniaturization of identity verification terminals. Identity verification may involve multiple steps. For example, in Patent Document 1, identity verification involves the person to be verified placing a card in a card placement section, the identity verification assistance device capturing an image of the card, displaying a facial photograph on a first display device in response to the captured image, and the verification worker comparing the face of the person to the facial photograph image. In the identity verification assistance device of Patent Document 1, the first and second display devices are arranged on opposite sides of a housing to enable the various steps required for identity verification. Therefore, there is room for improvement in terms of miniaturization of identity verification terminals.

[0005] The present disclosure was devised in consideration of the above-described conventional situation, and aims to miniaturize a terminal for identity verification by making it possible to perform the processes required for identity verification on one side of the housing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present disclosure provides an identity verification terminal that performs identity verification using identity verification information, the identity verification terminal comprising: a housing; a camera that captures an image of the face of a person performing the identity verification and generates facial image data; ribs formed in a convex or concave shape on a surface of the housing in the imaging direction of the camera; a touch panel layer in the layer direction of the surface that displays the progress of the identity verification and accepts operations by the person; and an antenna layer that reads the identity verification information via short-range communication.

[0007] The present disclosure also provides an identity verification system that performs identity verification using identity verification information including facial photograph data, comprising an identity verification terminal and a server, wherein the identity verification terminal comprises a housing, a camera that captures an image of the face of the person performing the identity verification and generates facial image data, ribs formed convexly or concavely on the surface of the housing in the imaging direction of the camera, a card face information reading camera that reads the identity verification information, a touch panel layer in the layer direction of the surface that displays the progress of the identity verification and accepts operations by the person, and an antenna layer that reads the identity verification information by short-range communication, and the server compares facial image data data generated based on the facial image data with facial photograph data read by the card face information reading camera or the antenna layer.

[0008] The present disclosure also provides an identity verification method for verifying identity using identity verification information including facial photograph data, which includes capturing an image of the face of the person to be verified to generate facial image data, generating facial image data based on the facial image data, reading the facial photograph data from a medium storing the identity verification information by short-range communication or character recognition, and comparing the facial image data data with the read facial photograph data.

[0009] Any combination of the above components, and conversion of the expression of the present disclosure into a method, device, system, storage medium, computer program, etc., are also valid aspects of the present disclosure. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present disclosure, the steps required for identity verification can be performed on one surface of the housing, thereby making it possible to reduce the size of the terminal used for identity verification. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] Table showing the main information contained in the My Number Card [Figure 2] A diagram showing an example of the My Number Card (front and back) [Figure 3] A diagram outlining the My Number Card Application (AP) [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing an individual verification terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a first configuration example of an individual verification terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second configuration example of the personal identification terminal according to the present embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a third configuration example of the personal identification terminal according to the present embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a fourth configuration example of the personal identification terminal according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a support unit of a personal identification terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 10] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the configuration of a light-emitting body of a personal identification terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 11] Schematic diagram for explaining an example of the shape of the housing of the personal identification terminal according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings as appropriate, detailed descriptions will be given of embodiments specifically disclosing an identity verification terminal, identity verification system, and identity verification method according to the present disclosure. However, more detailed descriptions than necessary may be omitted. For example, detailed descriptions of well-known matters and redundant descriptions of substantially identical configurations may be omitted. This is to avoid unnecessary redundancy in the following description and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. Note that the accompanying drawings and the following description are provided to enable those skilled in the art to fully understand the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the subject matter recited in the claims.

[0013] (Embodiment 1) <My Number Card> First, the My Number card used in this embodiment will be described. Fig. 1 is a table showing main information held by the My Number card 31. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the card face (front and back) of the My Number card 31.

[0014] As shown in FIG. 2, at least the name, address, date of birth, gender, security code, and expiration date are printed as text information 23 (see FIG. 2) on the front of the My Number card 31. Information including the name, address, date of birth, and gender is also referred to as the four pieces of information. In this embodiment, the four pieces of information may also be referred to as personal information. A facial photograph 22 is also printed on the front of the My Number card 31. A two-dimensional code is also printed on the back of the My Number card 31.

[0015] The My Number card 31 is readable without contact and has a secure IC chip 21. The IC chip 21 stores personal information of the owner of the My Number card 31.

[0016] At least the name, address, date of birth, gender, facial photograph data, and personal number are stored in the IC chip 21 of the My Number Card 31. The facial photograph data is image data of the face of the owner of the My Number Card 31.

[0017] The My Number card 31 has at least the following information used to control access to the IC chip 21: verification number A, verification number B, signature electronic certificate PIN, user certificate PIN, card information input assistance PIN, and resident register PIN.

[0018] As shown in Figure 2, verification number B is a number printed on the surface of the My Number card 31, which is a combination of a six-digit date of birth, a four-digit year portion of the expiration date, and a four-digit security code. By using verification number B, it is possible to access the four pieces of information and facial photo data stored in the IC chip 21 of the My Number card 31. In other words, by obtaining verification number B printed on the surface of the My Number card 31, it is possible to access the four pieces of information and facial photo data stored in the IC chip 21 of the My Number card 31.

[0019] The above-described My Number card 31 is merely an example, and in this embodiment, if the specifications of the My Number card 31 are changed, various pieces of information stored in the My Number card 31 can be read based on the changed specifications. For example, gender does not need to be printed on the face of the My Number card 31. In this case, this embodiment may acquire the three pieces of information excluding gender and facial photo data from the IC chip 21. Furthermore, the verification number B may be a number of a predetermined number of digits different from the 14-digit number combining the six-digit date of birth, the four-digit year portion of the expiration date, and the four-digit security code. In this case, this embodiment may read the number of digits based on the specifications of the My Number card 31 and use it as verification number B.

[0020] <My Number Card Application> FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an outline of the application (AP) of the My Number card 31.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 3, the IC chip 21 of the My Number card 31 has four APs registered therein, roughly divided into (B1) to (B4) below. (B1) Card Application (Card AP) The card AP contains image data of the front information (four pieces of information (address, name, date of birth, gender) + photo) and the back information (personal identification number). (B2) Digital Certificate Application by Public Personal Identification Service (JPKI-AP) JPKI-AP records information on "digital signature certificates" and "digital user certificates." can be. (B3) Application for assisting input of information on the card (AP for assisting input of information on the card) The card information input assistance AP stores information for using the personal number and the four pieces of information as text data when carrying out administrative tasks that use the personal number and the four pieces of information. The information to be recorded or used is as follows: (1) Personal information number and four pieces of information (and their electronic signature data) (2) Personal identification number (and its electronic signature data) (3) 4 Information (and its electronic data) (B4) Resident Registration Application (Resident Registration AP) The Resident Registration AP records information for using resident registration codes as text data when handling Resident Registration Network-related affairs.

[0022] When using (2) or (3) of the card AP or the card information input assistance AP, you can use the verification number based on the information printed on the card. However, when using the two electronic certificates of JPKI-AP, (1) of the card information input assistance AP, or the Resident Registration AP, you will use the PIN number set when the My Number Card31 is issued.

[0023] <Personal Identification Terminal> FIG. 4 is an external perspective view showing an identity verification terminal 100 according to this embodiment. The identity verification terminal 100 verifies the identity of a target person using an identity verification document. In this embodiment, the identity verification document is described as an Individual Number Card 31. However, the identity verification document is not limited to the Individual Number Card 31, and may be, for example, a driver's license, a residence card, or a passport. Furthermore, the identity verification terminal 100 can verify the identity of a target person using a terminal such as a smartphone equipped with the functionality of an identity verification document such as the Individual Number Card 31. Hereinafter, the identity verification document may be referred to as a document.

[0024] The personal identification terminal 100 comprises a housing 110, a face imaging camera 120, and a support unit 130. The personal identification terminal 100 also comprises one or more layers in the layer direction (see FIG. 5) of the surface 140 in the imaging direction X (see FIG. 5) of the face imaging camera 120. A detailed configuration example of the personal identification terminal 100 will be explained using the AA cross-sectional views of the personal identification terminal shown in FIGS. 5, 6, 7, and 8. In the explanation of this embodiment, the upward and downward directions of the surface 140 are defined based on the directions of the arrows shown in FIG. 4. In the example of FIG. 4, the support unit 130 is provided below the surface 140.

[0025] Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a first configuration example of the personal verification terminal 100 according to this embodiment. The personal verification terminal 100 comprises a housing 110, a face imaging camera 120, a support section 130, a half mirror layer 141, a touch panel layer 142, an NFC antenna layer 143, a card face information reading camera 150, and a CPU / power supply section 160. As will be described later with reference to Fig. 8, the half mirror layer 141 may be omitted from the configuration of the personal verification terminal 100.

[0026] The face capturing camera 120 captures an image of the face of a person in front of the personal identification terminal 100, in other words, the face of the person to be identified, and generates face image data. Hereinafter, the face capturing camera may be referred to as the camera.

[0027] The support section 130 is a section on which the identification document is placed, and supports the placed identification document so that it does not slip off. An example of the configuration of the support section 130 will be described later with reference to Fig. 9. Hereinafter, the support section may also be referred to as a rib.

[0028] In the example of Fig. 5, the half mirror layer 141 is provided on the outermost surface of the layers provided in the layer direction. Also, in the example of Fig. 5, the touch panel layer 142 is provided below the half mirror layer 141, and the NFC antenna layer 143 is provided below the touch panel layer 142. Here, "below a certain layer" means a position closer to the inside of the personal verification terminal 100 in the layer direction than the layer in question.

[0029] One surface of the half mirror layer 141, more precisely, the surface facing outward from the personal identification terminal 100, functions as a mirror and reflects the person in front of the personal identification terminal 100. This guides the line of sight of the person in front of the personal identification terminal 100 toward the personal identification terminal 100, allowing the face imaging camera 120 to capture an image of the person's face. A sheet or filter for preventing peeping may be attached to the surface of the half mirror layer 141 that functions as a mirror. Furthermore, when the half mirror layer 141 is viewed from a layer provided below the half mirror layer 141, the half mirror layer 141 functions like glass. As in the example of FIG. 5, when a touch panel layer 142 is provided below the half mirror layer 141 and no other layer is provided between the half mirror layer 141 and the touch panel layer 142, the half mirror layer 141 transmits the characters or images displayed by the touch panel layer 142. Simply put, to a person in front of the personal verification terminal 100, the characters or images displayed on the touch panel layer 142 appear as if they were displayed on the half mirror layer 141. Hereinafter, the half mirror layer may be referred to as the mirror layer.

[0030] The touch panel layer 142 displays text or images. Examples of displays by the touch panel layer 142 include displaying text to guide an action, such as "Please place your card or hold your smartphone over the screen," displaying text to notify the progress of the identity verification process, such as "Facial authentication in progress / completed," or displaying real-time images captured by the face imaging camera 120 (in other words, live view display). The touch panel layer 142 can also accept operations such as PIN entry by a person. The touch panel layer 142 may be configured with a liquid crystal panel, an organic electroluminescence (EL), or the like.

[0031] The NFC antenna layer 143 reads the personal identification information stored in an IC chip from an identification document equipped with the IC chip by near field communication (hereinafter referred to as "NFC"). The NFC antenna layer 143 can also read the personal identification information on an identification document stored in a terminal such as a smartphone owned by a person from the terminal by near field communication. Hereinafter, the NFC antenna layer may be referred to as the antenna layer.

[0032] The card face information reading camera 150 captures and reads a two-dimensional code displayed on the display screen of a terminal owned by a person, or face information printed on an identification document such as an Individual Number Card 31. Hereinafter, face information may be referred to as identity verification information. In this embodiment, face information of an Individual Number Card 31 refers to the information on the front side. Also, in this embodiment, reading a two-dimensional code displayed on the display screen of a terminal equipped with an identity verification document function is synonymous with reading identity verification information. The card face information reading camera 150 may have an Optical Character Recognition (hereinafter referred to as "OCR") function to read face information.

[0033] The CPU / power supply unit 160 functions as a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as "CPU") for realizing the various functions of the personal verification terminal 100, and also functions as a power supply unit for the face imaging camera 120, touch panel layer 142, NFC antenna layer 143, and card face information reading camera 150. The CPU / power supply unit 160 may be located inside or outside the housing 110.

[0034] The configuration of the personal verification terminal 100 is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a second configuration example of the personal verification terminal 100 according to the present embodiment. In the example of FIG. 6, the personal verification terminal 100 further includes a transparent layer 144. In the example of FIG. 6, the size of the half mirror layer 141 is different from that of the example shown in FIG. 5. In the example of FIG. 6, the half mirror layer 141 is sized so as not to obstruct the angle of view of the card face information reading camera 150. The size of the touch panel layer 142 is also smaller than that of the example of FIG. 5 to match the size of the half mirror layer 141. Furthermore, the NFC antenna layer 143 is provided on the same layer as the touch panel layer 142. Here, "two or more layers provided on the same layer" means that the two or more layers are provided on the same plane perpendicular to the layer direction. The NFC antenna layer 143 is provided below the transparent layer 144. The transparent layer 144 is formed of a highly transparent material, such as glass or acrylic. This is to avoid blocking the imaging of the personal identification document, etc., by the face information reading camera 150. The transparent layer 144 may also function as a light guide plate. This makes it possible for the light from the light emitter, which will be described later, to be evenly directed onto the surface of the personal identification document that is imaged by the face information reading camera 150. The transparent layer 144 may be, for example, a light guide plate made of an acrylic material.

[0035] 6, the half mirror layer 141 is not positioned between the face information reading camera 150 and the personal identification document (not shown) brought close to the face 140 of the personal identification terminal 100. This reduces the possibility that the half mirror layer 141 will interfere with the reading of the face information by OCR.

[0036] The configuration of the personal verification terminal 100 is not limited to the examples shown in Fig. 5 or 6. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a third configuration example of the personal verification terminal 100 according to this embodiment. In the example of Fig. 7, a half mirror layer 141 and a touch panel layer 142 are provided on the same layer. The touch panel layer 142 is provided above the surface 140, and the half mirror layer 141 is provided below the surface 140. The NFC antenna layer 143 is provided below the surface 140 and below the half mirror layer 141. Each of the one or more layers that the personal verification terminal 100 has in the layer direction of the surface 140 may be provided over the entire surface 140 as in the example of Fig. 5, or may be provided in a part of the surface 140 as in the example of Fig. 6 or 7.

[0037] The configuration of the personal verification terminal 100 is not limited to the examples shown in Fig. 5, Fig. 6 or Fig. 7. Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a fourth configuration example of the personal verification terminal 100 according to this embodiment. In the example of Fig. 8, the personal verification terminal 100 comprises a housing 110, a face imaging camera 120, a support unit 130, a CPU / power supply unit 160, a card face information reading camera 150, a touch panel layer 142, and an NFC antenna layer 143. In other words, in the example of Fig. 8, the half mirror layer 141 is omitted.

[0038] The half mirror layer 141 can guide the gaze of a person standing in front of the personal identification terminal 100 by reflecting the person's gaze. Guiding the person's gaze makes it easier to capture an image of the person's face, which also makes it easier to verify the person's identity. If the half mirror layer 141 is omitted, the touch panel layer 142 may guide the person's gaze by displaying a captured image (e.g., an image of the person's face) in real time using a live view display. On the other hand, although not shown in the figure, even if the touch panel layer 142 is omitted, the person's face may be reflected in the half mirror layer 141, making it easier for the person to align their face with the angle of view of the face imaging camera 120, for example. This makes it easier to capture an image of the person's face, which also makes it easier to verify the person's identity. If the touch panel layer 142 is not omitted, the touch panel layer 142 may guide the person's gaze toward the face imaging camera 120 by illuminating a light of a preset color. Alternatively, the personal verification terminal 100 may be provided with a light source (not shown) such as a Light Emission Diode (hereinafter referred to as an “LED”) above the surface 140, for example, to guide the person's line of sight toward the face imaging camera 120.

[0039] As in the example of Fig. 8, the touch panel layer 142 and the NFC antenna layer 143 may be provided on the same layer. This reduces the number of layers compared to the examples of Fig. 5, 6 or 7, making it possible to further reduce the size of the personal verification terminal 100.

[0040] Although several configuration examples of the personal verification terminal 100 have been described with reference to Figures 5, 6, 7, and 8, the configuration of the personal verification terminal 100 is not limited to these examples. For example, at least two of the first, second, third, and fourth configuration examples may be combined. For example, the second and fourth configuration examples may be combined, and in the fourth configuration example, the NFC antenna layer 143 may be provided on the same layer as the touch panel layer 142 and below the transmissive layer 144.

[0041] Next, a configuration example of the support unit 130 of the personal verification terminal 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Fig. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining a configuration example of the support unit 130 of the personal verification terminal 100 according to this embodiment.

[0042] The support unit 130 is provided below the surface 140 and supports the placed identification document to prevent it from slipping off. The position at which the support unit 130 is provided may be determined so that the identification document placed on the support unit 130 is fixed at a predetermined reading position. The predetermined reading position is, for example, a position facing the NFC antenna layer 143 or a position included in the angle of view of the card face information reading camera 150. The support unit 130 may be formed, for example, in a convex shape on the surface 140. FIG. 9 shows a state in which an Individual Number Card 31 is placed on the support unit 130 formed in a convex shape. The support unit 130 is configured to include at least a downward edge 131 to prevent the placed identification document from slipping off. It is preferable that the support unit 130 be configured to include both end edges (e.g., edges 132 and 133) to more reliably support the placed identification document. When the support part 130 is configured to include both end sides, it is preferable that the distance L1 between the both end sides is approximately equal to the length of the side (in other words, the width) L2 of the personal identification document, in order to fix the personal identification document without it shifting from the placement position.

[0043] Furthermore, the support portion 130 may be formed, for example, in a concave shape on the surface 140. That is, the support portion 130 that supports the identification document may have a recessed area formed in a specified shape on the surface 140. The width L3, height L4, and depth of the support portion 130 (in other words, the length of the recess) each approximately match the size of the identification document, so that the support portion 130 can support the identification document.

[0044] The personal verification terminal 100 may further include a light emitter. Fig. 10 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of a light emitter of the personal verification terminal 100 according to this embodiment.

[0045] When face information reading camera 150 reads the face information of an identification document, the identification document is placed on support unit 130 of identification terminal 100. At this time, the entire side of the identification document on which the face information is printed is in contact with face 140, so it may be difficult for face information reading camera 150 to read the face information. This is because no light is shining on the side of the identification document on which the face information is printed, making it dark. Therefore, identification terminal 100 may further include a light emitting element.

[0046] The light emitter is provided so that when the light emitter is turned on, light shines on the surface of the identification document placed on the support unit 130 on which the face information is printed. The light emitter may be provided, for example, on the inside of the support unit 130 (in other words, the side on which the identification document is placed). Here, an example will be described in which the support unit 130 is configured to include a downward side 131 and sides 132 and 133 at both ends. In this case, a light guide plate may be provided on the surface 140 of the identification terminal 100 at a location where the identification document is placed, and further, light emitters may be attached to one or more of the three sides that make up the support unit 130. For example, the light emitter 170 may be attached to side 132. Alternatively, the light emitter may be attached to two of the three sides that make up the support unit 130. For example, the light emitter 170 and the light emitter 171 may be attached to side 132 and side 133, respectively. Alternatively, the light emitter may be attached to each of the three sides that make up the support unit 130. For example, light emitting element 170 may be attached to side 132, light emitting element 171 to side 133, and light emitting element 172 to side 131. This makes it possible to evenly illuminate the surface of the personal identification document placed on support unit 130 on which the face information is printed.

[0047] The light emitter may be partially or entirely embedded in the surface 140. This is so that when the light emitter is turned on, light is irradiated onto the surface of the identification document placed on the support unit 130 on which the face information is printed. The light emitter may also be partially or entirely embedded in the support unit 130.

[0048] The light emitter may be configured as one unit with the face information reading camera 150, for example. This allows light to be reliably directed onto the surface of the personal identification document placed on the support unit 130 on which face information is printed. For example, in the configuration example of the personal identification terminal 100 shown in FIG. 7, the face information reading camera 150 and the light emitter may be configured as one unit. In this case, the half mirror layer 141 may further have a function as a light guide plate. This allows light to be more reliably directed onto the surface of the personal identification document placed on the support unit 130 on which face information is printed. Note that even when the light emitter and the face information reading camera 150 are not configured as one unit (for example, when the light emitter is attached to the support unit 130), the half mirror layer 141 may also have a function as a light guide plate. Alternatively, the personal identification terminal 100 may further include a light guide plate for assisting the face information reading camera 150 in reading the face information by directing light from the light emitter onto the personal identification document.

[0049] If a person owns a device such as a smartphone that is self-illuminating, the illuminance of the device's display screen increases when the illuminant is on, potentially preventing the face information reading camera 150 from reading the two-dimensional code displayed on the device's display screen. Therefore, it is preferable that the illuminant be off when the face information reading camera 150 reads the two-dimensional code displayed on the device's display screen. For example, the operation of the illuminant, i.e., its on / off state, and the operation of the face information reading camera 150, i.e., image capture, may be synchronized. This allows the face information reading camera 150 to alternately capture and read images while the illuminant is on and capture and read images while the illuminant is off, for example, in a short period of time. When an identification document is placed on the support unit 130, the face information reading camera 150 can read the face information on the document while the illuminant is on. On the other hand, when a terminal such as a smartphone with a two-dimensional code displayed on its display screen is held up to face 140 of personal identification terminal 100, face information reading camera 150 can read the two-dimensional code while the light-emitting element is off. In this way, by synchronizing the operation of the light-emitting element and the operation of face information reading camera 150, personal identification terminal 100 can read personal identification information from both the personal identification document and the terminal.

[0050] The light emitter may be on or off when the NFC antenna layer 143 reads the personal identification information through near field communication. For example, when the light emitter is off, the NFC antenna layer 143 may be set to be able to read the personal identification information through near field communication.

[0051] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram illustrating an example of the shape of the housing of the personal identification terminal 100 according to this embodiment. FIG. 11 shows an external perspective view and a side view of the personal identification terminal 100 when the personal identification terminal 100 includes a housing 110A and when the personal identification terminal 100 includes a housing 110B. Corners 111A of the housing 110A are less rounded than corners 111B of the housing 110B. Corners 112A of the housing 110A are also less rounded. This makes the personal identification terminal 100 including the housing 110A slimmer, giving a smart impression to viewers. Corners 112B of the housing 110B have a rounded shape. This makes it easier to connect a power cord to the personal identification terminal 100 including the housing 110B when a power connector is provided at corner 112B.

[0052] When the personal verification terminal 100 is viewed from the side, it has a shape that is close to a triangle. Fig. 11 shows a side view of the personal verification terminal 100 as a triangle. Of the three corners of the triangle, it is preferable that the relationship between the angle θ of the upward corner and the angle φ of the downward corner is φ<θ. This is to prevent the personal verification terminal 100 from tipping over backwards.

[0053] Next, the flow of identity verification will be explained. The face imaging camera 120 provided in the identity verification terminal 100 captures an image of the face of the person to be identified and generates face image data. The face information reading camera 150 reads identity verification information from the identity verification document placed by the person on the support unit 130. Alternatively, the face information reading camera 150 reads identity verification information by reading a two-dimensional code displayed on the display screen of a device such as a smartphone owned by the person. Alternatively, the NFC antenna layer 143 reads identity verification information from the IC chip of the identity verification document or a device equipped with the identity verification document functions that the person brings close to the identity verification terminal 100. The identity verification information includes face photo data.

[0054] The personal identification terminal 100 performs identity verification by matching face image data with face photo data. The face verification may be a method of directly comparing face image data with face photo data, or a method of generating face features from each of the face image data and face photo data and comparing these face features. Note that the face verification is not limited to a specific face verification method as long as it can determine whether the person indicated by the face image data and the person indicated by the face photo data are the same person. The personal identification terminal 100 may determine whether identity verification has been successful based on the result of face verification.

[0055] The personal identification terminal 100 may be communicably connected to a server that performs face matching. The face matching between the face image data and the face photo data may be performed by the server. In this case, the personal identification terminal 100 may transmit the face image data and the face photo data to the server and receive the result of face matching from the server.

[0056] (Summary of the embodiment) The above description of the embodiments discloses at least the following technologies. Note that, although examples of corresponding components in the embodiments are given in parentheses, the present invention is not limited to these.

[0057] (Technology 1) An identity verification terminal (e.g., identity verification terminal 100) that performs identity verification using identity verification information includes a housing (e.g., housing 110), a camera (e.g., face imaging camera 120) that captures an image of the face of the person performing identity verification and generates face image data, ribs (e.g., support portion 130) formed in a convex or concave shape on a surface (e.g., surface 140) in the imaging direction (e.g., imaging direction X) of the camera of the housing, a touch panel layer (e.g., touch panel layer 142) in the layer direction of the surface that displays the progress of identity verification and accepts operations by the person, and an antenna layer (e.g., NFC antenna layer 143) that reads the identity verification information by short-range communication.

[0058] This allows various steps required for identity verification, such as capturing an image of a person's face, placing an identity verification document, reading identity verification information, and matching the captured face image with the read identity verification information, to be performed on a single surface of the housing. This also makes it possible to miniaturize identity verification terminals. Furthermore, by making it possible to miniaturize identity verification terminals, identity verification terminals can be applied to a wide variety of industries.

[0059] (Technology 2) The personal identification terminal described in Technique 1 may further include a mirror layer (for example, half mirror layer 141) that reflects the face of a person in the layer direction of the surface.

[0060] This allows the personal identification terminal to reflect the face of the person to be identified who is standing in front of the personal identification terminal on the mirror layer, thereby guiding the line of sight of the person to the personal identification terminal, for example.

[0061] (Technology 3) The personal identification terminal described in Technology 1 or 2 may further include a card face information reading camera (e.g., card face information reading camera 150) that captures and reads personal identification information inside the housing, and an illuminant (e.g., illuminant 170).

[0062] This allows the personal identification terminal to read the personal identification information using the card face information reading camera. Also, the personal identification terminal can turn the light-emitting element on or off to allow the card face information reading camera to accurately read the personal identification information.

[0063] (Technology 4) In the personal identification terminal described in Technology 3, personal identification information is stored in a terminal carried by a person, and the antenna layer or the card face information reading camera may read the personal identification information from the terminal.

[0064] This allows the antenna layer or face information reading camera equipped in the personal identification terminal to read the personal identification information stored in a device such as a smartphone carried by the person whose identity is to be verified.

[0065] (Technology 5) In the personal identification terminal described in Technology 4, the card face information reading camera may read the personal identification information from the terminal when the light-emitting element is turned off.

[0066] This allows the card face information reading camera to accurately read the identity verification information displayed on the display screen of the terminal. For example, when the light-emitting element is turned off, the card face information reading camera equipped in the identity verification terminal can accurately capture and read the two-dimensional code displayed on the display screen of a terminal such as a smartphone.

[0067] (Technology 6) In the personal identification terminal described in any one of techniques 3 to 5, the personal identification information is stored in one of the following documents: a My Number card (e.g., My Number card 31), a driver's license, a residence card, and a passport, and the card information reading camera may read the personal identification information from the document.

[0068] This allows the document face information reading camera provided in the personal identification terminal to read the personal identification information stored in the personal identification document held by the person to be identified.

[0069] (Technology 7) In the personal identification terminal according to any one of the sixth aspects, the document face information reading camera may read the personal identification information from the document when the light emitter is lit.

[0070] This allows the face information reading camera to accurately read the identity verification information written on, for example, an identity verification document. For example, when the light-emitting element is turned on, the face information reading camera provided in the identity verification terminal can accurately capture and read the identity verification information written on the face of, for example, an Individual Number Card.

[0071] (Technology 8) In the personal identification terminal according to any one of techniques 1 to 7, the rib may be configured to be able to hold a My Number card, a driver's license, a residence card, or a passport.

[0072] This prevents documents placed on the personal identification terminal from slipping off and keeps them fixed in the reading position. Also, compared to when the area of ​​the personal identification terminal for placing documents is hollow, dust is less likely to accumulate in this area and dust can be easily removed.

[0073] (Technology 9) In the personal verification terminal according to any one of techniques 3 to 7, the light emitter may be provided near the rib or inside the rib.

[0074] This ensures sufficient illumination for the face information reading camera to read personal identification information written on a document or the like, allowing the face information reading camera to accurately read the personal identification information.

[0075] (Technology 10) In the personal verification terminal according to any one of the first to ninth aspects, the touch panel layer and the antenna layer may be configured on the same layer.

[0076] This minimizes the number of layers that the personal identification terminal has, thereby making it possible to further reduce the size of the personal identification terminal.

[0077] (Technology 11) In the personal identification terminal described in Technology 3, the personal identification information may include facial photo data, and the facial image data generated by the camera may be compared with the facial photo data read by the card information reading camera or antenna layer.

[0078] This allows the personal identification terminal to compare the facial image data generated by the camera capturing an image of the target person with the facial photo data included in the personal identification information read by the card face information reading camera or antenna layer. Based on the comparison result, the personal identification terminal can determine whether the person in front of the personal identification terminal is the same person as the person identified in the personal identification information.

[0079] (Technology 12) An identity verification system that performs identity verification using identity verification information including facial photograph data comprises an identity verification terminal and a server communicably connected to the identity verification terminal, the identity verification terminal comprising a housing, a camera that captures an image of the face of a person to be identified and generates facial image data, ribs formed in a convex or concave shape on the surface of the housing in the imaging direction of the camera, a face information reading camera that reads the identity verification information, a touch panel layer in the layer direction of the surface that displays the progress of identity verification and accepts operations by the person, and an antenna layer that reads the identity verification information by short-range communication, and the server receives the facial image data and facial photograph data from the identity verification terminal and compares the facial image data with the facial photograph data.

[0080] This allows the identity verification system to achieve the same effect as Technology 11.

[0081] (Technology 13) The identity verification method that uses identity verification information including facial photo data is as follows: The face of the person to be verified is photographed to generate facial image data, and facial photograph data is read from a medium storing personal identification information by short-range communication or character recognition, and the facial image data is compared with the facial photograph data.

[0082] This allows the identity verification method to achieve the same effect as Technology 11.

[0083] The functions of the above-described embodiments can also be realized by supplying programs and applications for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments to a system or device via a network or storage medium, and having one or more processors in the computer of the system or device read and execute the programs.

[0084] Furthermore, the functions of the above-described embodiments may be realized by a circuit that realizes one or more functions (for example, an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (hereinafter referred to as "ASIC") or an FPGA).

[0085] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above with reference to the drawings, it goes without saying that the present disclosure is not limited to such examples. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can conceive of various modifications, alterations, substitutions, additions, deletions, and equivalents within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally fall within the technical scope of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the components of the above-described embodiments may be combined in any manner as long as they do not deviate from the spirit of the invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0086] The present disclosure is useful as an identity verification terminal, an identity verification system, and an identity verification method. [Explanation of symbols]

[0087] 31 My Number Card 100 identity verification terminal 110, 110A, 110B housing 111A,111B,112A,112B Corner 120 Face Camera 130 Support part 131,132,133 sides 140 sides 141 Half mirror layer 142 Touch Panel Layer 143 NFC antenna layer 144 Transparent layer 150 Ticket information reading camera 160 CPU / power supply section 170,171,172 luminous body X imaging direction

Claims

1. An identity verification terminal that performs identity verification using identity verification information, The housing and a camera that captures an image of the face of the person to be identified and generates facial image data; a rib formed in a convex or concave shape on a surface of the housing in the imaging direction of the camera; In the layer direction of the surface, a touch panel layer that displays the progress of the identity verification and accepts operations by the person; an antenna layer that reads the personal identification information through short-range communication; Identity verification terminal.

2. In the layer direction of the surface, and a mirror layer that reflects the face of the person. The personal identification terminal according to claim 1.

3. a card face information reading camera that captures and reads the personal identification information inside the housing; and a light emitter, The personal identification terminal according to claim 1.

4. The personal identification information is stored in a terminal carried by the person, The antenna layer or the card face information reading camera reads the personal identification information from the terminal. The personal identification terminal according to claim 3.

5. The card face information reading camera reads the personal identification information from the terminal when the light-emitting body is turned off.

5. The personal identification terminal according to claim 4.

6. The personal identification information is stored in one of a My Number card, a driver's license, a residence card, and a passport, The document face information reading camera reads the personal identification information from the document. The personal identification terminal according to claim 3.

7. The document face information reading camera reads the personal identification information from the document when the light emitter is lit.

7. The personal identification terminal according to claim 6.

8. The rib is formed so as to be able to hold a My Number card, a driver's license, a residence card, or a passport. The personal identification terminal according to claim 1.

9. The light emitter is provided near the rib or inside the rib. The personal identification terminal according to claim 3.

10. The touch panel layer and the antenna layer are formed on the same layer. The personal identification terminal according to claim 1.

11. The personal identification information includes facial photograph data, The facial image data generated by the camera is compared with the facial photograph data read by the card face information reading camera or the antenna layer. The personal identification terminal according to claim 3.

12. An identity verification system that verifies an identity using identity verification information including facial photograph data, A personal identification terminal and a server connected to the personal identification terminal so as to be able to communicate with the personal identification terminal, The personal identification terminal is The housing and a camera that captures an image of the face of the person to be identified and generates facial image data; a rib formed in a convex or concave shape on a surface of the housing in the imaging direction of the camera; a card face information reading camera that reads the personal identification information; In the layer direction of the surface, a touch panel layer that displays the progress of the identity verification and accepts operations by the person; an antenna layer that reads the personal identification information through short-range communication; The server receiving the face image data and the face photo data from the personal identification terminal; Matching the facial image data with the facial photograph data; Identity verification system.

13. A method for verifying identity using identity verification information including facial photograph data, capturing an image of the face of the person performing the verification to generate face image data; reading the facial photograph data from the medium storing the personal identification information by short-range communication or character recognition; Matching the facial image data with the facial photograph data; Identity verification method.

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