Security system
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2025062359
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-04
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2045-04-04
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a security system for preventing unauthorized access and unlocking to, for example, safes, storage vaults, residences, devices and the like.
Background Art
[0002] Conventionally, biometric authentication technologies based on biometric information such as fingerprints, finger veins, faces, and irises are known. For example, by adding such personal-specific biometric authentication to the unlocking conditions for a safe or the like, unauthorized unlocking by spoofing, for example, can be effectively prevented.
Summary of Invention
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0003] However, even in multi-level security systems incorporating such biometric authentication, there are cases where the security is vulnerable against, for example, deliberate unauthorized access or crimes committed under coercion by others, and such incidents cannot always be prevented.
[0004] Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a security system that can enhance the security of protection compared to conventional systems by adding vital data of an accessor to the conditions for releasing protection of a target.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0005] To solve the above-described problems, the present invention is a security system comprising protection means for protecting a target from external access and release means for releasing the protection, the security system comprising: a vital meter that measures a human vital value; and a memory that stores a vital reference value of a specific user who is permitted to access the target, further comprising protection release regulation means for regulating the release of the protection of the protected target when a difference between the vital value measured by the vital meter and the vital reference value stored in the memory exceeds a predetermined range.
[0006] The security system preferably includes multiple vital meters, each measuring a different type of vital value, and the difference used to determine whether to release the protection is the sum of the deviations between each vital value measured by the multiple vital meters and the corresponding vital reference value.
[0007] Furthermore, it is preferable that the deviation used in the decision to restrict the release of the protection in the security system is a normalized deviation.
[0008] Furthermore, it is preferable that the security system further includes notification means for notifying an external party when the protection release restriction means restricts the release of protection for the target.
[0009] Furthermore, it is preferable that the security system's vital meter measures at least one of the following vital values: human heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood pressure, skin electrical response, nystagmus, oxygen saturation, blood glucose level, or electrocardiogram.
[0010] Furthermore, the security system may also be configured such that the multiple vital meters measure two or more types of vital values selected from human heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood pressure, skin electrical response, nystagmus, oxygen saturation, blood glucose level, and electrocardiogram.
[0011] Furthermore, it is preferable that the object to be protected by the security system is a safe, vault, storage room, residence, device, vehicle, computer system, or network system.
[0012] Furthermore, the security system may also protect electronic data stored on an electronic storage medium.
[0013] Furthermore, the security system may also protect the operation of computer processes.
[0014] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for protecting an object in a security system comprising: a protective means for protecting the object from external access; a release means for releasing the protection; a vital meter for measuring human vital values; and a memory, the method comprising: obtaining vital data from a specific user authorized to access the protected object; determining a vital reference value for the user based on the obtained vital data; storing the determined vital reference value in the memory; measuring the vital value of a person attempting to access the object using the vital meter; calculating the difference between the vital value measured by the vital meter and the vital reference value stored in the memory; and restricting the release means from releasing the protection of the object if the difference exceeds a predetermined range.
[0015] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for protecting an object in a security system comprising: a protective means for protecting the object from external access; a release means for releasing the protection; a vital meter for measuring human vital values; and a memory, the method comprising: obtaining vital data from a specific user authorized to access the protected object; determining a vital reference value for the user based on the obtained vital data; storing the determined vital reference value in the memory; measuring the vital value of a person attempting to access the object using the vital meter; calculating the difference between the vital value measured by the vital meter and the vital reference value stored in the memory; and notifying an external party if the difference exceeds a predetermined range. [Effects of the Invention]
[0016] According to the security system of the present invention, by adding the accessor's vital data to the conditions for deprotecting the target, the security of protection can be enhanced compared to conventional systems. [Brief explanation of the drawing]
[0017] [Figure 1] This is a block diagram illustrating an exemplary security system according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a flowchart illustrating the operation method of the security system shown in Figure 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]
[0018] A preferred embodiment of the security system 10 of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. As shown in Figure 1, the security system 10 comprises a protection means 11 for protecting the target 100 from external access, a protection release means 12 for releasing the protection, and an authentication means 13 for authenticating access rights. The security system 10 is further characterized by comprising a vital meter 14 for measuring human vital values, a memory 15 for storing vital reference values of a specific user who is permitted to access the protected target 100, and a protection release restriction means 16 for restricting the release of protection of the protected target 100.
[0019] This security system 10 can ensure security for various types of objects 100. Examples of objects 100 protected by the security system 10 include safes, vaults, storage rooms, or residences.
[0020] An embodiment will be described in which the object to be protected 100 is a safe 101. For example, a safe 101 is usually provided with a locking mechanism 111 as a protective means 11 that locks the opening and closing of the door 101A. The locking mechanism 111 has the function of locking the opening and closing of the door 101A of the safe 101. The safe 101 also has a protection release means 12 that releases the lock on the door 101A. The protection release means 12 is either incorporated into the locking mechanism 111 (protective means 11) or configured as an electronic circuit that cooperates with the locking mechanism 111. The authentication means 13 is configured as a means for authenticating that the user is authorized to unlock the safe 101.
[0021] The authentication means 13 can normally authenticate a user by using a predetermined key insertion or an IC card or the like storing ID information certifying the access right to the object 100. The user authentication by the authentication means 13 may further require dialing or input of a password (PIN number) (multi-level security). When the user is authenticated as an authorized user, the protection releasing means 12 can release the protection of the object 100, that is, can unlock the door 101A of the safe 101.
[0022] Further, the object 100 protected by the security system 10 may be, for example, a facility operating in a production plant, a working machine operating on site, or a device or apparatus such as a military weapon. Further, the protected object 100 may be, for example, a vehicle such as an automobile, a rail car, or an aircraft.
[0023] When the protected object 100 is the above-described apparatus, the protection means 11 can restrict power-on, operation start, operation, and the like by a person who does not have the entitlement for operation. Further, when the protected object 100 is the above-described vehicle, the protection means 11 can restrict boarding, engine start, handling, and the like by a person without access right. It will be easily understood that the protection releasing means 12 for such an apparatus or vehicle is a means for releasing the restriction on these operations by a specific user having an access right.
[0024] Further, the object 100 protected by the security system 10 may be, for example, a computer system or a network system such as a local area network (LAN). When the protected object 100 is the above-described computer system or network system, the protection means 11 is understood as a processing unit that restricts login to the system, intrusion, activation and operation of application programs by a person without access right. It is also understood that the protection releasing means 12 in this example is a processing unit that permits access to the system when the user is authenticated as an authorized user.
[0025] Further, the object 100 protected by the security system 10 may be, for example, electronic data stored in an electronic storage medium. The protected electronic data includes, for example, personal information, collected data, experimental data, trained AI models, big data, and trade secret information. When the protected object 100 is the electronic data as described above, the protection unit 11 is a processing unit that restricts operations such as reading (viewing), rewriting (editing), deletion, duplication, and movement of the electronic data by a person without access rights. The protection release unit 12 in this example is a processing unit that permits each operation based on the access right of an authenticated user.
[0026] Further, the object 100 protected by the security system 10 may be, for example, an operation of computer processing. The protected operations of computer processing include, for example, electronic transactions in online banking, product purchases on EC sites (Electronic Commerce Sites), electronic signatures or user authentication for receiving provision of various cloud services, and operations such as issuing one-time passwords for such user authentication. When the protected object 100 is the operation of computer processing as described above, the protection unit 11 is a processing unit that regulates the activation and operation of the computer processing. The protection release unit 12 in this example is a processing unit that enables the computer processing to be executed when the entitlement to operate the computer processing is confirmed.
[0027] Conventional security systems are based on the premise that only specific users with access rights possess a key for unlocking or know password information and the like. In other words, this means that any person who has a predetermined key or knows password information and the like can perform unlocking.
[0028] On the other hand, the security system 10 is characterized by comprising a vital meter 14 for measuring human vital values, a memory 15 for storing vital reference values of a specific user who is permitted to access the protected object 100, and a protection release restriction means 16 for restricting the release of protection of the protected object 100. The protection release restriction means 16 described below may be incorporated into the protection release means 12, or it may be a device independent of the protection release means 12.
[0029] This security system 10 measures vital values using a vital meter 14 from anyone attempting to access the protected object 100. The protection release restriction means 16 restricts the release of protection for the protected object 100 when the difference Dif between the vital value Vm measured by the vital meter 14 and the vital reference value Vr stored in the memory 15 exceeds a predetermined range.
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[0031] Here, it is preferable that the vital reference value Vr stored in memory 15 is determined for each specific user who is authorized to access it. Specifically, multiple sample vital data can be obtained from a specific user, and the average or median value of these sample data can be set as the vital reference value Vr. The determined vital reference value Vr is stored in memory 15 in association with the ID information of the user who obtained the sample. That is, based on the ID information authenticated by the authentication means 13, the vital reference value Vr of the corresponding user can be read from memory 15.
[0032] The security system 10 according to this embodiment acquires vital data that reflects changes in a person's psychological or emotional state and uses that data to protect the target 100. For example, a person attempting to steal items stored in a safe 101 will likely have a higher-than-normal heart rate when opening the safe 101. Or, a person forced to unlock the safe 101 under duress will likely have an increased heart rate and blood pressure. This security system 10 is configured to capture such psychological states from vital data and to decide whether to release the protection of the protected target 100 accordingly. As a result, this security system 10 can provide a higher level of protection than conventional systems.
[0033] Furthermore, the security system 10 may also be equipped with a notification means 17. The notification means 17 is configured to notify, transmit, or alert an external party (e.g., the owner, management department, or security company) when vital data obtained from a person attempting to access the target 100 shows an abnormality from the standard value. By equipping the security system 10 with a notification means 17 to inform an external party of such an abnormality, it may, for example, lead to the arrest of a criminal and contribute to preventing a criminal act from being committed. In addition, when vital data shows an abnormality, a false one-time password (an invalid secondary password) may be issued and provided. This can buy time until the police or other authorities arrive.
[0034] Furthermore, the notification mechanism 17 may be configured to notify a third party and / or seek their consent each time the protection is lifted, even if the vital data is normal. This allows a third party to monitor the lifting of protection on the protected object 100, effectively preventing the escalation of damage due to repeated unauthorized access. In addition, the records reported by the notification mechanism 17 can be retained as evidence to prove that unauthorized activity occurred.
[0035] Preferably, the vital meter 14 provided in the security system 10 measures, for example, at least one of the following vital values: human heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood pressure, skin electrical response, nystagmus, oxygen saturation, blood glucose level, or electrocardiogram. All of these vital data are biometric information that reflects changes in a person's psychological or emotional state.
[0036] For example, a photoelectric pulse meter (PPG) sensor can measure heart rate and respiratory rate by shining light onto human skin. Furthermore, blood pressure can be estimated using an AI (Artificial Intelligence) algorithm based on the heart rate and respiratory rate data.
[0037] For example, a pulse oximeter can measure arterial blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate by shining light onto a person's fingertip.
[0038] For example, a non-contact thermometer can measure body temperature by detecting the amount of infrared radiation emitted from the skin.
[0039] For example, the amount of sweat on the skin can be measured using the geodermal electrostimulation (GSR) method. The geodermal electrostimulation method is a technique that involves passing a weak electric current between a pair of electrodes attached to the palm or fingertips and measuring the change in electrical resistance between those electrodes.
[0040] Nystagmus can be measured, for example, by filming eye movements with a video camera and processing the resulting video footage using image analysis.
[0041] Blood glucose levels can be measured using non-invasive blood glucose monitoring technology. This non-invasive technology involves irradiating capillaries with near-infrared or mid-infrared laser light and analyzing the glucose absorption spectrum as the infrared laser penetrates the capillaries to measure blood glucose levels.
[0042] An electrocardiograph (ECG) can monitor electrocardiograms (ECGs). By analyzing the ECG waveform obtained by the ECG, it is possible to quantitatively indicate abnormalities such as heart rate and pulse irregularities.
[0043] Furthermore, using a vital signs monitor, most of the above vital data can be acquired simultaneously.
[0044] The security system 10 according to this embodiment may be equipped with multiple vital meters 14 to measure different types of vital values. Preferably, two or more vital meters 14 measure two or more types of vital values selected from, for example, human heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood pressure, skin cell response, nystagmus, oxygen saturation, blood glucose level, and electrocardiogram.
[0045] In this embodiment, the protection release restriction means 16 compares each vital value Vm1, Vm2, ... measured by each vital meter 14 with the corresponding vital reference values Vr1, Vr2, ... stored in the memory 15. The protection release restriction means 16 then restricts the release of protection for the protected object 100 if at least one of the differences Dif1, Dif2, ... exceeds a predetermined range.
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[0047] Furthermore, the protection release restriction means 16 may calculate the absolute values Div1, Div2, ... of the deviations between each vital value Vm1, Vm2, ... measured by each vital meter 14 and the corresponding vital reference values Vr1, Vr2, ..., and restrict the release of protection for the protected object 100 if the sum of these deviations, SumDiv, exceeds a predetermined range. Here, the absolute values Div1, Div2, ... of the deviations are preferably statistically normalized standard deviations. In this embodiment, the vital reference values Vr1, Vr2, ..., the corresponding standard deviations SDiv1, SDiv2, ..., and the ID information of the user who acquired the vital data sample are associated and stored in the memory 15.
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[0048] Furthermore, the protection release restriction means 16 may infer the psychological state of a person attempting to access the target 100 via an AI model based on multiple types of vital data. By analyzing a more diverse range of vital data as input variables with a trained classification model, it is possible to cluster more detailed human psychological states, such as guilt, anxiety, tension, anger, fear, etc. The protection release restriction means 16 can decide whether or not to release the protection of the protected target 100 according to the psychological state inferred via the AI model. This makes it possible to achieve both security and convenience for the security system 10.
[0049] Case 1: Preventing Robbery and Murder A vital signs meter can be used to determine whether a person is psychologically normal or abnormal when opening a safe. If an abnormality is detected based on the vital data, an SOS can be sent to a third party by reporting, communicating, or notifying the police, security company, or relatives. This allows for a quick response and can lead to the apprehension of the perpetrator. Furthermore, by providing false unlocking information, the opening of the safe can be delayed, potentially preventing the perpetrator from committing murder. In addition, by operating security cameras simultaneously, the recordings can be used as evidence to prove that illegal activity occurred.
[0050] Case Study 2: Theft Prevention For example, if an anomaly is detected by vital data stored in the safe, it is possible to notify a third party and provide them with unlocking information such as a false password, thereby buying time before the crime is committed. It is also preferable to activate security cameras simultaneously with the detection of an anomaly. These recordings can be kept as evidence to prove that fraudulent and criminal acts have occurred.
[0051] Case Study 3: Prevention of Bank Transfer Fraud, Extortion, and Blackmail When making a bank transfer at an ATM, a vital signs meter can be used to determine whether the person is psychologically normal or abnormal. If an abnormality is detected based on the vital signs data, it is possible to prevent coerced and fraudulent transfers. Furthermore, by reporting, communicating, and notifying a third party, it is possible to apprehend the perpetrator early, similar to the case described above. In addition, intervention by a third party, such as a relative, is possible during the transfer.
[0052] Case 4: Prevention of drunk driving and car theft By using a vital signs meter when starting a car engine, it is possible to determine whether a person's psychological state is normal or abnormal. This determination can provide a means to eliminate drunk driving. Furthermore, abnormal / normal vital data can also help prevent car theft. Additionally, activating and linking with GPS (Global Positioning System) can expedite the arrival of police and the owner at the scene.
[0053] Case Study 5: Preventing Unauthorized Access Access rights to a computer system can be determined using vital signs meters. By determining whether an accessor is psychologically normal or abnormal, unauthorized access can be prevented.
[0054] Case 6: Preventing embezzlement through inflated billing When billing suppliers and other parties for expenses, vital data will be used to determine whether the data is normal or abnormal, and approval will be sought from upper management. This will prevent inflated expense claims and embezzlement by employees.
[0055] Case 7: Checking the survival, health, and well-being of a person living alone. The system transmits vital sign data from vital meters installed in the doors or storage areas of single-person residences to a third party. This allows relatives to check on the well-being of their elderly parents living alone. [Explanation of symbols]
[0056] 10 Security Systems 11 Protective measures 12 Protection release means 13 Authentication methods 14. Vitals Meter 15 memory 16 Protection Deactivation Restriction Measures 17 Reporting methods 100 Protected Subjects
Claims
1. A security system comprising a protective means for protecting an object from external access, and a deactivation means for deactivating that protection, A vital meter that measures human vital signs, The system includes a memory that stores vital reference values for a specific user who is permitted to access the aforementioned target, A security system further comprising protection deactivation restriction means for restricting the deactivation of protection of a protected object when the difference between a vital value measured by the vital meter and a vital reference value stored in the memory exceeds a predetermined range.
2. The security system according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of vital meters are provided to measure different types of vital values, and the difference for determining whether to release the protection is the sum of the deviations between each vital value measured by the plurality of vital meters and the corresponding vital reference value.
3. The security system according to claim 2, wherein the deviation for determining whether to release the protection is a normalized deviation.
4. The security system according to claim 1, further comprising a notification means for notifying an external party when the protection release restriction means restricts the release of protection for the target.
5. The security system according to claim 1, wherein the vital meter measures at least one of the vital values of a person's heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood pressure, skin electrical response, nystagmus, oxygen saturation, blood glucose level, or electrocardiogram.
6. The security system according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of vital meters measure two or more types of vital values selected from human heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, blood pressure, skin electrical response, nystagmus, oxygen saturation, blood glucose level, and electrocardiogram.
7. The security system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the object to be protected is a safe, a vault, a storage room, a residence, a device, a vehicle, a computer system, or a network system.
8. The security system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the object to be protected is electronic data stored on an electronic storage medium.
9. The security system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the object to be protected is the operation of a computer process.
10. A method for protecting an object in a security system comprising a protection means for protecting an object from external access, a deactivation means for deactivating the protection, a vital meter for measuring human vital values, and memory, Obtaining vital data from specific users who are authorized to access the protected object, Based on the acquired vital data, determine the vital reference values for the user. The determined vital reference values are stored in the memory. To measure vital values using the vital meter from a person attempting to access the aforementioned target, Calculating the difference between the vital values measured by the vital meter and the vital reference values stored in the memory, and If the difference exceeds a predetermined range, the release means restricts the release of protection for the target. Methods that include...
11. A method for protecting an object in a security system comprising a protection means for protecting an object from external access, a deactivation means for deactivating the protection, a vital meter for measuring human vital values, and memory, Obtaining vital data from specific users who are authorized to access the protected object, Based on the acquired vital data, determine the vital reference values for the user. The determined vital reference values are stored in the memory. To measure vital values using the vital meter from a person attempting to access the aforementioned target, Calculating the difference between the vital values measured by the vital meter and the vital reference values stored in the memory, and If the aforementioned difference exceeds a predetermined range, this shall be notified to an external party. Methods that include...