Passport application device, photo ID machine, passport application method and passport application system

Abstract

Provided is a passport application system 1 having an ID photo machine 100 and a passport application device 200. The ID photo machine 100 has an imaging unit 110 that acquires a facial photograph of an applicant P for a passport, an applicant information acquiring unit 120 that acquires a personal number of the applicant P for the passport, an application information transmitting unit 130 that transmits the acquired facial photograph and the personal number of the applicant P for the passport to the passport application device 200, and a reporting unit 140 that reports a reception result of the passport application to the applicant. The passport application device 200 has an application information acquiring unit 210 that acquires the facial photograph and the personal number of the applicant P for the passport from the ID photo device 100, a passport application unit 220 that transmits the acquired facial photograph and the personal number to a management server 310 and applies for the passport, and a reception result transmitting unit 230 that transmits the reception result of the passport application by the management server 310 to the ID photo machine 100.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a passport application device, an ID photo machine, and a passport application method and system using the same. [Background technology]

[0002] To obtain a passport, one must go to a passport application counter, where an official will compare the passport applicant's face with a photograph of the person in question and issue a passport if they are found to be the same person.

[0003] In recent years, online passport applications have been considered to improve user convenience. In online applications, it is assumed that a face photo of the passport applicant, which is necessary for the passport application, is also sent to the passport issuing agency via a network. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses an ID card application method that uses a box-type ID photo taking device to take a face photo for a personal number card and also allows the issuance application to be made. In the method of Patent Document 1, a two-dimensional code printed on an ID card application form is read to obtain an application ID, the applicant is photographed, and the application ID and face image data of the applicant are transmitted to an ID card issuing office to apply for the issuance of the ID card. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-75999 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, in the method of Patent Document 1, after applying for an ID card, the applicant must receive the ID card at the issuing office, which is not very convenient for the applicant. In addition, in an online passport application, the person in charge cannot confirm whether the facial photo sent by the applicant is the same person. Since identity verification is an important confirmation item in a passport application, this fact is an obstacle to realizing online passport applications.

[0006] An example of an object of the present invention is to provide a passport application device, an ID photo machine, a passport application method, and a passport application system for implementing a passport application online safely. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, an application information acquisition unit that acquires a face photograph and a personal identification number of a passport applicant from a photo ID machine; a passport application unit that transmits the acquired facial photograph and personal number to a management server and applies for a passport; a reception result transmission unit that transmits the reception result of the passport application by the management server to the ID photo machine; A passport application device is provided, comprising:

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, An imaging unit for capturing a facial photograph of a passport applicant; an applicant information acquisition unit that acquires the personal identification number of a passport applicant; an application information transmitting unit that transmits the face photograph and personal identification number of the obtained passport applicant to the passport application device; a notification unit that notifies an applicant of a result of the passport application received from the passport application device; The present invention provides an ID photo machine having the above-mentioned features.

[0009] In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, A passport applicant's photograph and personal number are taken using a photo ID machine. The face photograph and personal number of the obtained passport applicant are sent to the management server to complete the passport application, A method for applying for a passport is provided, in which an applicant is notified of the result of acceptance of the passport application by the administrative server.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, according to one aspect of the present invention, The apparatus includes a photo ID machine and a passport application device, The passport photo machine is An imaging unit for capturing a facial photograph of a passport applicant; an applicant information acquisition unit that acquires the personal identification number of a passport applicant; an application information transmitting unit that transmits the face photograph and personal identification number of the obtained passport applicant to the passport application device; a notification unit for notifying the applicant of the result of the passport application; having The passport application device an application information acquisition unit that acquires a face photograph and a personal identification number of a passport applicant from a photo ID machine; a passport application unit that transmits the acquired facial photograph and personal number to a management server and applies for a passport; a reception result transmission unit that transmits the reception result of the passport application by the management server to the ID photo machine; A passport application system is provided, comprising: Effect of the Invention

[0011] As described above, according to the present invention, a safe online passport application can be realized. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a photo ID machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2]FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a passport application process in the photo ID machine according to the embodiment. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a passport application device according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a passport application process in the passport application device according to the embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the process performed by the passport application system according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a passport application system according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a passport application process according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a passport application system according to the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a passport application process according to the embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of a computer that realizes the passport application device according to the above embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] [1. First embodiment] [1-1. Overview] First, the configurations and functions of the ID photo machine 100 and passport application device 200 constituting a passport application system according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4. Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the ID photo machine 100 according to this embodiment. Fig. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of passport application processing in the ID photo machine 100 according to this embodiment. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the passport application device 200 according to this embodiment. Fig. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of passport application processing in the passport application device 200 according to this embodiment.

[0014] The passport application system according to the present embodiment enables online passport applications to be made using photo booths installed around town. The photo booths are connected to a passport application device via a network.

[0015] An applicant uses a passport photo machine to submit the information necessary for a passport application. The passport application device transmits the information necessary for the passport application received from the passport photo machine to the management server of the administrative agency that issues passports (hereinafter also referred to as the "passport issuing agency") and submits a passport application. When the passport application device receives the acceptance result of the passport application from the management server, it transmits the result to the passport photo machine and notifies the applicant. Once the passport application is accepted, the applicant can collect the issued passport at the counter or by mail, etc.

[0016] (Passport photo machine) First, the ID photo machine 100 constituting the passport application system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 and 2. As shown in Fig. 1, the ID photo machine 100 according to this embodiment has an imaging unit 110, an applicant information acquisition unit 120, an application information transmission unit 130, and a notification unit 140. The imaging unit 110 acquires a face photograph of the passport applicant. The applicant information acquisition unit 120 acquires the personal number of the passport applicant. Here, the personal number refers to a number for identifying a specific individual in an administrative procedure. The personal number may be a national identification number given to a citizen to identify a specific individual. The application information transmission unit 130 transmits the acquired face photograph and personal number of the applicant to the passport application device. The notification unit 140 notifies the applicant of the acceptance result of the passport application.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 2, the ID photo machine 100 according to this embodiment first acquires a face photograph and a personal number of a passport applicant (S11). The face photograph of the applicant is acquired by the imaging unit 110. The personal number is acquired by the applicant information acquisition unit 120. Next, the application information transmission unit 130 transmits the face photograph and personal number acquired in step S11 to the passport application device (S13). Once the face photograph and personal number have been sent in step S13, the passport application device carries out the passport application procedure.

[0018] Thereafter, the application information transmitting unit 130 receives the acceptance result of the passport application from the passport application device (S15). Upon receiving the acceptance result of the passport application, the notifying unit 140 notifies the passport applicant of the result (S17). If the passport application is accepted, the applicant will be issued a passport by the passport issuing organization at a later date. If the passport application is not accepted, it may be that there is an error in the application content. In this case, the passport applicant will take measures such as applying for a passport again. In this way, the passport photo machine 100 functions as a device through which a passport applicant can apply for a passport.

[0019] (Passport application device) Next, the passport application device 200 constituting the passport application system according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 3 and 4. As shown in Fig. 3, the passport application device 200 according to this embodiment has an application information acquisition unit 210, a passport application unit 220, and an acceptance result transmission unit 230. The application information acquisition unit 210 acquires a face photograph and personal number of a passport applicant from the ID photo machine 100. The passport application unit 220 transmits the acquired face photograph and personal number to the management server and applies for a passport. The acceptance result transmission unit 230 transmits the acceptance result of the passport application by the management server to the ID photo machine 100.

[0020] As shown in Fig. 4, the passport application device 200 according to this embodiment first acquires the face photograph and personal number of the passport applicant sent from the ID photo machine 100 by the application information acquisition unit 210 (S21). The passport application unit 220 transmits the face photograph and personal number of the applicant to the management server of the passport issuing institution and applies for a passport (S23). When a passport application is made in step S23, the management server of the passport issuing institution performs identity verification based on the personal number and determines whether a passport may be issued to the applicant.

[0021] Thereafter, the passport application unit 220 receives the acceptance result of the passport application from the management server (S25). Upon receiving the acceptance result of the passport application, the acceptance result transmission unit 230 transmits the result to the ID photo machine 100 (S27). The ID photo machine 100, which has received the acceptance result of the passport application, notifies the applicant of the result. In this manner, the passport application device 200 submits a passport application to the passport issuing organization on behalf of the passport applicant.

[0022] In the ID photo machine 100 and the passport application device 200, the passport application is made using the applicant's personal number, so that the identity of the applicant can be reliably confirmed by the management server. The face photo of the applicant for the passport is data captured by the ID photo machine 100, and the face photo is sent directly to the management server via the passport application device 200 without being received by the passport applicant. Therefore, the applicant cannot commit fraud such as editing the face photo or replacing it with a photo of another person. This allows the online passport application to be made safely. In addition, by using the ID photo machine 100, it is also possible to apply for a passport using a photo that has the quality of image quality, background, etc. required for a passport photo.

[0023] A specific configuration example and processing of a passport application system using the ID photo machine 100 and passport application device 200 according to this embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0024] [1-2. System configuration] A configuration example and functions of the passport application system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 5 and Fig. 6. Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an overview of the process performed by the passport application system 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 6 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the passport application system 1 according to this embodiment.

[0025] The passport application system 1 according to this embodiment is a system that enables online application for a passport. As shown in Fig. 5, a passport applicant P uses an ID photo machine 100 installed in the city to take a face photograph for a passport, inputs a personal number, and applies for a passport. The ID photo machine 100 is connected to a passport application device 200 and a management server 310 via a network 5.

[0026] (Passport photo machine) As shown in FIG. 6, the ID photo machine 100 has an imaging section 110, an applicant information acquisition section 120, an application information transmission section 130, a notification section 140, and an input section 150.

[0027] The imaging unit 110 captures a facial photograph of a passport applicant. The imaging unit 110 is, for example, a digital camera, and includes a lens, a shutter, a CMOS sensor, an A / D converter, and the like. The imaging unit 110 captures the face of the applicant P upon receiving instructions from the applicant P inputted from the input unit 150. When the applicant P specifies that he or she will apply for a passport, the imaging unit 110 captures the face of the applicant so as to conform to the standards for passport application photographs, and generates image data of the facial photograph. The image data of the facial photograph captured by the imaging unit 110 is outputted to the application information transmission unit 130.

[0028] The applicant information acquisition unit 120 acquires the personal number of the applicant P of the passport. When the applicant P specifies that he / she will apply for a passport using the input unit 150, the applicant information acquisition unit 120 acquires the personal number from the applicant P. In this case, the applicant information acquisition unit 120 may be an input device such as a numeric keypad or a touch panel for inputting the personal number, or may be a card reader for reading the personal number from the My Number card. The card reader may be capable of reading the face photograph written on the My Number card. Note that, although the applicant information acquisition unit 120 of the present embodiment acquires the personal number, the present invention is not limited to such an example. For example, the applicant information acquisition unit 120 may acquire information capable of uniquely identifying the applicant instead of the personal number. The applicant information acquisition unit 120 outputs the acquired personal number to the application information transmission unit 130.

[0029] The application information transmitting unit 130 transmits the acquired facial photograph and personal number of applicant P to the passport application device 200. After transmitting this information to the passport application device 200, the application information transmitting unit 130 waits until it receives a result of the acceptance of the passport application from the passport application device 200. Then, when the application information transmitting unit 130 receives a result of the acceptance of the passport application from the passport application device 200, it outputs the result of the acceptance to the notification unit 140.

[0030] The notification unit 140 notifies the applicant P of the acceptance result of the passport application. When notifying the applicant P of the acceptance result of the passport application, the notification unit 140 may also notify the applicant P of the date and time when the issued passport can be collected, the place where the passport can be collected, etc. The notification unit 140 may function to present information to the applicant P other than the acceptance result of the passport application. The notification unit 140 may be, for example, a display device such as a liquid crystal display device, a plasma display device, an EL display device, etc.

[0031] The input unit 150 is an interface that the user operates to input information. The input unit 150 is, for example, a mouse, a keyboard, a touch panel, a button, a switch, a lever, etc. For example, the applicant P can use the input unit 150 to input information for operating the ID photo machine 100, such as selecting to apply for a passport from a list displayed on a menu screen.

[0032] (Passport application device) The passport application device 200 applies for a passport to the management server 310 of the passport issuing institution based on the received facial photograph and personal number of the applicant P. As shown in FIG. 6 , the passport application device 200 has an application information acquisition unit 210, a passport application unit 220, and a reception result transmission unit 230.

[0033] The application information acquisition unit 210 acquires the face photograph and personal number of the passport applicant P from the ID photo machine 100. The application information acquisition unit 210 outputs the acquired face photograph and personal number of the applicant P to the passport application unit 220.

[0034] The passport application unit 220 transmits the facial photograph and personal number input from the application information acquisition unit 210 to the management server 310 and applies for a passport. After transmitting this information to the management server 310, the passport application unit 220 waits until it receives a passport application acceptance result from the management server 310. Then, when the passport application unit 220 receives the passport application acceptance result from the management server 310, it outputs the acceptance result to the acceptance result transmission unit 230.

[0035] The acceptance result transmission unit 230 transmits the acceptance result of the passport application inputted from the passport application unit 220 to the ID photo machine 100 .

[0036] (Management Server) The management server 310 is a server managed by the passport issuing organization, and performs processes related to passport applications and issuance. When the management server 310 receives a passport application from the applicant P from the passport application device 200, it verifies the identity of the applicant P based on the individual number. If the management server 310 finds no problem as a result of identity verification, it accepts the passport application of the applicant P. On the other hand, if the management server 310 finds as a result of identity verification that the applicant P has a reason for not being able to receive a passport, it does not accept the passport application. When the management server 310 decides whether to accept the passport application, it transmits the acceptance result to the passport application device 200.

[0037] Furthermore, when a passport application is accepted, the management server 310 acquires personal information associated with the applicant P's personal number. The acquired personal information is information necessary for a passport application, such as name, nationality, and gender. The management server 310 starts creating a passport using the acquired personal information and a facial photograph of the applicant P. Once the passport has been created, the passport issuing organization issues the passport to the applicant P at a designated counter or by mail, etc.

[0038] [1-3. Passport application processing] Hereinafter, the passport application process in the passport application system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Fig. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the passport application process according to this embodiment. The passport application process according to this embodiment is carried out by operating the passport photo machine 100 and the passport application device 200 that constitute the passport application system 1.

[0039] First, a passport applicant P applies for an online passport application using the ID photo machine 100 (S101). An online passport application can be made, for example, by selecting from a menu screen displayed on the notification unit 140 of the ID photo machine 100. When an online passport application is received from the applicant P, the ID photo machine 100 first acquires the applicant P's personal number using the applicant information acquisition unit 120 (S103). After the personal number is acquired in step S103, a facial photograph of the applicant P is acquired by the imaging unit 110 (S105). Then, the application information transmission unit 130 transmits the facial photograph and personal number of the applicant P to the passport application device 200 (S107).

[0040] When the passport application device 200 receives the facial photograph and personal number of applicant P from the ID photo machine 100 at the application information acquisition unit 210, the passport application unit 220 transmits this information to the management server 310 of the passport issuing agency and submits a passport application (S109).

[0041] When management server 310 receives a passport application from applicant P from passport application device 200, it verifies the identity of applicant P based on the personal number (S111). If management server 310 finds no problem as a result of identity verification, it accepts the passport application of applicant P. On the other hand, if management server 310 finds as a result of identity verification that applicant P has a reason for not being able to be issued a passport, it does not accept the passport application. When management server 310 decides whether to accept the passport application, it transmits the acceptance result to passport application device 200 (S113).

[0042] Furthermore, when a passport application is accepted, the management server 310 acquires personal information associated with the applicant P's personal number, and starts creating a passport using the acquired personal information and the applicant P's facial photograph (S115).

[0043] The passport application unit 220, which has received the passport application acceptance result sent from the management server 310 in step S113, transmits the acceptance result to the ID photo machine 100 via the acceptance result sending unit 230 (S117). When the ID photo machine 100 receives the passport application acceptance result from the passport application device 200, it notifies the applicant P of the acceptance result via the notification unit 140 (S119).

[0044] If the applicant P's passport application is accepted, the passport will be issued by the passport issuing agency at a later date. On the other hand, if the passport application is not accepted, the applicant P can take measures such as reapplying for a passport.

[0045] The method of receiving the passport may be specified by the applicant P, for example, when applying online. For example, the applicant P may receive the passport by mail or at a specified counter. When notifying the applicant P of the acceptance result of the passport application, the notification unit 140 may also notify the applicant P of the location where the issued passport can be received, the date and time when the passport can be received, etc. When the applicant P specifies the location, the date and time when the passport can be received according to the specified location is notified. The location where the passport can be received that is presented to the applicant P may be determined based on the address of the applicant P associated with the applicant P's personal number. The notification unit 140 may present the location where the passport can be received by displaying it on a map, or may present the location together with the access method, etc., including the address, etc.

[0046] The passport application system 1 constructed using the ID photo machine 100 and the passport application device 200 according to the first embodiment has been described above. According to this embodiment, a passport application is made using the personal number of the passport applicant, so that the identity of the applicant can be reliably confirmed in the management server 310. In addition, the face photo of the applicant for the passport is data captured by the ID photo machine 100, and the face photo is sent directly to the management server via the passport application device 200 without being received by the passport applicant. Therefore, the applicant cannot commit fraud such as modifying the face photo or replacing it with a photo of another person. This allows a passport online application to be made safely. In addition, by using the ID photo machine 100, it is also possible to apply for a passport using a photo that has the quality of image quality, background, etc. required for a passport photo.

[0047] [1-4. Program] The program according to the present embodiment may be a program that causes a computer to execute the functional units shown in Figs. 1, 3, and 6. By installing and executing this program on a computer, the passport application system 1 according to the present embodiment, the ID photo machine 100, the passport application device 200, and the passport application method that constitute the system can be realized. In this case, the processor of the computer functions and processes as the applicant information acquisition unit 120, the application information transmission unit 130, the notification unit 140, and the input unit 150 of the ID photo machine 100. The processor of the computer also functions and processes as the application information acquisition unit 210, the passport application unit 220, and the acceptance result transmission unit 230 of the passport application device 200. Examples of the computer include a general-purpose PC, a smartphone, and a tablet terminal device.

[0048] Furthermore, the program according to the present embodiment may be executed by a computer system constructed by a plurality of computers. In this case, for example, each computer may function as any one of the applicant information acquisition unit 120, application information transmission unit 130, notification unit 140, and input unit 150 of the ID photo machine 100, and may function as any one of the application information acquisition unit 210, passport application unit 220, and acceptance result transmission unit 230 of the passport application device 200.

[0049] [2. Second embodiment] Next, a passport application system 1 configured using a photo ID machine 100 and a passport application device 200 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 8 and Fig. 9. Fig. 8 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the passport application system 1 according to this embodiment. Fig. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of passport application processing according to this embodiment.

[0050] The passport application system 1 according to this embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the photo ID machine 100 has a liveness detection function and a facial photo is collated before a passport application is made. By being provided with these functions, the passport application system 1 according to this embodiment enables a safer online passport application. Below, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described, and detailed descriptions of configurations and functions similar to those of the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0051] [2-1. System configuration] The passport application system 1 according to this embodiment is a system that enables online application for a passport, similar to the first embodiment. A passport applicant P uses an ID photo machine 100 installed around town to take a face photograph for a passport, inputs a personal number, and applies for a passport. As shown in FIG. 8, the ID photo machine 100 is connected to a passport application device 200, a management server 310, and a verification server 320 via a network 5.

[0052] (Passport photo machine) 8, the ID photo machine 100 has an imaging unit 110, an applicant information acquisition unit 120, an application information transmission unit 130, a notification unit 140, an input unit 150, and a liveness detection unit 160. The imaging unit 110, the applicant information acquisition unit 120, the application information transmission unit 130, the notification unit 140, and the input unit 150 are configured and function in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

[0053] The living body detection unit 160 detects whether the facial photograph of the applicant P acquired by the imaging unit 110 is presented by a living body. The living body detection unit 160 detects that the subject photographed by the imaging unit 110 is a living body and not a photograph, for example, by performing stereoscopic confirmation, blink detection, gaze detection, motion instruction, skin judgment, etc. This prevents fraudulent applications for passports.

[0054] Specifically, when performing a stereoscopic confirmation of applicant P, a 3D sensor, a stereo camera, or the like may be used as the liveness detection unit 160. Alternatively, when detecting the applicant's blinking or line of sight, a camera capable of detecting the movement of the applicant P's eyes may be used as the liveness detection unit 160. Furthermore, the liveness detection unit 160 may be configured as a device that instructs the applicant P to perform an action by voice or display and detects whether the applicant P moves as instructed by a camera or the like. Furthermore, the liveness detection unit 160 may be configured as a device that performs skin detection using a light source that irradiates the applicant P with near-infrared light and a camera that captures the applicant P irradiated with the near-infrared light.

[0055] The living body detection unit 160 outputs the result of the living body detection to the application information transmission unit 130. If the living body detection unit 160 confirms that the subject captured by the imaging unit 110 is a living body, the application information transmission unit 130 transmits the facial photograph of the applicant P and the personal number acquired by the applicant information acquisition unit 120 to the passport application device 200. Note that if the living body detection unit 160 does not confirm that the subject captured by the imaging unit 110 is a living body, the notification unit 140 may notify the applicant P that an online application for a passport cannot be made.

[0056] (Passport application device) 8, the passport application device 200 has an application information acquisition unit 210, a passport application unit 220, a reception result transmission unit 230, and a matching request unit 240. The application information acquisition unit 210, the passport application unit 220, and the reception result transmission unit 230 are configured and function in the same manner as in the first embodiment, and therefore detailed description thereof will be omitted here.

[0057] The matching request unit 240 requests the matching server 320 to match the face photograph acquired using the ID photo machine 100 with a registered face photograph associated with the personal number. For example, there is a possibility that an applicant P may apply for a passport using another person's personal number. In this case, the face photograph of the applicant P acquired using the ID photo machine 100 is matched with the registered face photograph associated with the personal number to confirm that there is a correct correspondence between the applicant P and the personal number entered by the applicant P. The matching of the face photograph may be performed by the matching server 320 that can access a personal information server that manages personal information associated with the personal number.

[0058] When the application information acquisition unit 210 acquires the facial photograph and personal number of passport applicant P from the ID photo machine 100, the matching request unit 240 transmits the facial photograph and personal number to the matching server 320 and requests a facial photograph match. After transmitting this information to the matching server 320, the matching request unit 240 waits until it receives the matching result from the matching server 320. Then, when the matching request unit 240 receives the matching result from the matching server 320, it outputs the matching result to the passport application unit 220.

[0059] If the facial photo comparison shows that the facial photo of the applicant P matches the registered facial photo associated with the personal number, the passport application unit 220 transmits the facial photo and the personal number input from the application information acquisition unit 210 to the management server 310 and applies for a passport. Note that if the facial photo comparison shows that the facial photo of the applicant P does not match the registered facial photo associated with the personal number, the passport application device 200 may notify the photo ID machine 100 from the acceptance result transmission unit 230 that an online passport application cannot be made.

[0060] In addition, if the facial photograph of applicant P from a My Number card containing the personal identification number has been obtained by the ID photo machine 100, the matching request unit 240 may request the matching server 320 to match the facial photograph of applicant P with the facial photograph on the My Number card.

[0061] (Management Server) The management server 310 is a server managed by a passport issuing organization, and performs processes related to passport applications and issuances. The management server 310 functions in the same manner as in the first embodiment.

[0062] (Matching server) The matching server 320 is a server that performs face photo matching, and is configured to be able to access a personal information server that manages personal information associated with a personal number. When the matching server 320 receives a face photo and a personal number from the passport application device 200, it identifies a registered face photo associated with the personal information from the personal information server. The matching server 320 then matches the registered face photo with the received face photo, and determines whether they match. Specifically, the matching server 320 extracts features from, for example, a facial photograph of the applicant P. The matching server 320 then compares the extracted features with features extracted from a registered facial photograph and determines whether the features match. The matching server 320 transmits the comparison result to the passport application device 200.

[0063] [2-2. Passport application processing] Hereinafter, the passport application process in the passport application system 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 9. The passport application process according to this embodiment is carried out by operating the passport photo machine 100 and the passport application device 200 constituting the passport application system 1 shown in Fig. 8.

[0064] First, a passport applicant P submits an online passport application at the ID photo machine 100 (S201). Upon receiving an online passport application from the applicant P, the ID photo machine 100 first acquires the applicant P's personal number via the applicant information acquisition unit 120 (S203). The processes of steps S201 and S203 may be performed in the same manner as steps S101 and S103 in FIG.

[0065] When the personal number is acquired in step S203, the imaging unit 110 acquires a facial photograph of the applicant P (S205). At this time, the liveness detection unit 160 confirms whether the subject of the imaging unit 110 is a living organism or not. For example, before capturing an image, the liveness detection unit 160 performs stereoscopic confirmation, blink detection, gaze detection, motion instruction, skin judgment, and the like on the applicant P. As a result, if it is confirmed that the subject of the imaging unit 110 is a living organism, the imaging unit 110 may acquire a facial photograph of the applicant P. Alternatively, after the imaging unit 110 acquires a facial photograph of the applicant P, the liveness detection unit 160 may perform liveness detection.

[0066] If the living body detection unit 160 confirms that the subject captured by the imaging unit 110 is a living body, the application information transmission unit 130 transmits the facial photograph and personal number of the applicant P to the passport application device 200 (S207). If the living body detection unit 160 does not confirm that the subject captured by the imaging unit 110 is a living body, the notification unit 140 may notify the applicant P that he or she cannot apply for a passport online.

[0067] When the passport application device 200 receives the facial photograph and personal number of the applicant P from the ID photo machine 100 at the application information acquisition unit 210, the matching request unit 240 requests the matching server 320 to match the facial photograph (S209). When the matching server 320 receives the facial photograph and personal number from the passport application device 200, it identifies a registered facial photograph associated with the personal information from the personal information server. The matching server 320 then matches the registered facial photograph with the received facial photograph and determines whether they match (S211). The matching server 320 transmits the matching result to the passport application device 200 (S213).

[0068] Upon receiving the comparison result from the comparison server 320, the passport application unit 220, if the facial photo comparison result shows that the facial photo of the applicant P matches the registered facial photo associated with the personal number, transmits the result to the management server 310 and applies for a passport (S215). Note that if the facial photo comparison result shows that the facial photo of the applicant P does not match the registered facial photo associated with the personal number, the passport application device 200 may notify the photo ID machine 100 from the reception result transmission unit 230 that the online application for a passport is not possible.

[0069] When the management server 310 receives a passport application from the applicant P from the passport application device 200, it confirms the identity of the applicant P based on the personal number (S217). When the management server 310 determines whether to accept the passport application based on the result of confirming the identity, it transmits the acceptance result to the passport application device 200 (S219). Furthermore, when the passport application is accepted, the management server 310 acquires personal information associated with the personal number of the applicant P, and starts creating a passport using the acquired personal information and the facial photograph of the applicant P (S221). The processing of steps S217 to S221 may be performed in the same manner as steps S111 to S115 in FIG. 7.

[0070] The passport application unit 220, which has received the passport application acceptance result sent from the management server 310 in step S219, transmits the acceptance result to the ID photo machine 100 via the acceptance result sending unit 230 (S223). When the ID photo machine 100 receives the passport application acceptance result from the passport application device 200, it notifies the applicant P of the acceptance result via the notifying unit 140 (S225). The processing of steps S223 and S225 may be performed in the same manner as steps S117 and S119 in FIG. 7.

[0071] If the applicant P's passport application is accepted, the passport will be issued by the passport issuing agency at a later date. On the other hand, if the passport application is not accepted, the applicant P can take measures such as reapplying for a passport.

[0072] The passport application system 1 constructed using the ID photo machine 100 and the passport application device 200 according to the second embodiment has been described above. According to this embodiment, a passport application is made using the personal number of the passport applicant, so that the identity of the applicant can be reliably confirmed in the management server 310. In addition, the face photo of the applicant for the passport is data captured by the ID photo machine 100, and the face photo is sent directly to the management server via the passport application device 200 without being received by the passport applicant. Therefore, the applicant cannot commit fraud such as editing the face photo or replacing it with a photo of another person. This allows a passport online application to be made safely. In addition, by using the ID photo machine 100, it is also possible to apply for a passport using a photo that has the quality of image quality, background, etc. required for a passport photo.

[0073] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when the facial photograph of the applicant P is taken by the photo ID machine 100, it is confirmed whether the subject is a living body. This makes it possible to prevent fraudulent applications for passports. Furthermore, according to this embodiment, when applying for a passport, facial photographs are collated by the collation server 320. This makes it possible to prevent fraudulent acts, such as, for example, the applicant P applying for a passport using another person's personal number.

[0074] In the passport application system 1 according to the present embodiment, the ID photo machine 100 has a live body detection function, and the face photo is matched before the passport application, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the passport application system 1 may be configured to have either a live body detection function or a face photo matching function. In the above description, the ID photo machine 100 has the live body detection unit 160, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the passport application device 200 may have a live body detection function, or a server capable of executing live body detection processing may be used to confirm whether the subject is a live body.

[0075] 9, the passport application device 200 first requests the verification server 320 to verify the facial photograph (S209) and then submits a passport application to the management server 310 (S215), but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the passport application device 200 may submit a passport application to the management server 310 and then request the verification server 320 to verify the facial photograph. The passport application device 200 performs both processes and transmits the acceptance result of the passport application to the ID photo machine 100.

[0076] [2-3. Program] The program according to the present embodiment may be a program that causes a computer to execute the functional units shown in FIG. 8. By installing and executing this program on a computer, the passport application system 1 according to the present embodiment, the ID photo machine 100, the passport application device 200, and the passport application method that constitute the system can be realized. In this case, the processor of the computer functions and processes as the applicant information acquisition unit 120, the application information transmission unit 130, the notification unit 140, the input unit 150, and the live body detection unit 160 of the ID photo machine 100. The processor of the computer also functions and processes as the application information acquisition unit 210, the passport application unit 220, the acceptance result transmission unit 230, and the matching request unit 240 of the passport application device 200. Examples of the computer include a general-purpose PC, a smartphone, and a tablet terminal device.

[0077] Furthermore, the program according to the present embodiment may be executed by a computer system constructed by a plurality of computers. In this case, for example, each computer may function as any one of the applicant information acquisition unit 120, application information transmission unit 130, notification unit 140, input unit 150, and liveness detection unit 160 of the ID photo machine 100, or as any one of the application information acquisition unit 210, passport application unit 220, acceptance result transmission unit 230, and matching request unit 240 of the passport application device 200.

[0078] [3. Physical configuration] The physical configuration of a computer that realizes the passport application device 200 by executing the program according to the above embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Fig. 10 is a block diagram showing an example of a computer 900 that realizes the passport application device 200 according to this embodiment.

[0079] 10, a computer 900 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 901, a main memory 902, a storage device 903, an input interface 904, a display controller 905, a data reader / writer 906, and a communication interface 907. These components are connected to each other via a bus 911 so as to be able to communicate data with each other.

[0080] Furthermore, the computer 900 may include a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) or an FPGA (Field-Programmable Gate Array) in addition to or instead of the CPU 901. In this aspect, the GPU or FPGA can execute the programs in the above-described embodiments.

[0081] The CPU 901 loads a program in the embodiment, which is composed of a group of codes and is stored in the storage device 903, into the main memory 902, and executes each code in a predetermined order to perform various calculations. The main memory 902 is typically a volatile storage device such as a DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory).

[0082] Moreover, the program according to the embodiment is provided in a state stored in a computer-readable recording medium 910. The program according to the embodiment may be distributed on the Internet connected via the communication interface 907.

[0083] Specific examples of the storage device 903 include a hard disk drive and a semiconductor storage device such as a flash memory. The input interface 904 mediates data transmission between the CPU 901 and input devices 908 such as a keyboard and a mouse. The display controller 905 is connected to a display device 909 and controls the display on the display device 909.

[0084] The data reader / writer 906 mediates data transmission between the CPU 901 and the recording medium 910, reads out programs from the recording medium 910, and writes processing results in the computer 900 to the recording medium 910. The communication interface 907 mediates data transmission between the CPU 901 and other computers.

[0085] Specific examples of the recording medium 910 include general-purpose semiconductor storage devices such as CF (Compact Flash (registered trademark)) and SD (Secure Digital), magnetic recording media such as a flexible disk, or optical recording media such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory).

[0086] The passport application device 200 according to the above embodiment can be realized by using hardware corresponding to each part, instead of a computer with a program installed. Furthermore, the passport application device 200 may be realized in part by a program and the remaining part by hardware.

[0087] [4. Modifications] In the above-described second embodiment, the face photo matching is performed by a request from the passport application device 200 to the matching server 320, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the face photo matching may be performed by the ID photo machine 100.

[0088] In this case, the ID photo machine 100 has a matching unit that matches the facial photograph acquired by the imaging unit 110 with a registered facial photograph associated with the personal number. The matching unit transmits the personal number to the personal information server and acquires the registered facial photograph associated with the personal number. The matching unit matches the acquired registered facial photograph with the facial photograph of applicant P acquired by the imaging unit 110. Then, when the matching unit determines that the person in the facial photograph is the same, the application information transmission unit 130 may transmit the facial photograph and personal number of passport applicant P to the passport application device 200.

[0089] In addition, if the applicant information acquisition unit 120 of the ID photo machine 100 has acquired a facial photograph from a My Number card containing the personal identification number, the matching unit may compare the facial photograph of applicant P with the facial photograph on the My Number card.

[0090] Alternatively, a matching request unit that requests the matching server 320 to match the face photograph may be provided in the ID photo machine 100 instead of in the passport application device 200.

[0091] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the ID photo machine 100 may transmit device information capable of identifying the ID photo machine when transmitting the facial photograph and personal number of the applicant P to the passport application device 200. It is preferable that the ID photo machine capable of online passport applications is equipped with a function to prevent fraudulent applications and is authorized by a passport issuing authority to be connectable to the passport application device 200.

[0092] Therefore, the passport application device 200 holds equipment information (e.g., the ID of the ID photo machine) of the ID photo machine approved by the passport application agency. Then, when the passport application unit 220 receives a passport application, it determines whether the ID photo machine is approved for passport applications based on the received equipment information. If it is determined that the ID photo machine is approved, the passport application unit 220 applies for a passport. This can further increase the credibility of the application from the applicant P.

[0093] Furthermore, in the above embodiment, a case has been described in which a passport application is made from the ID photo machine 100 to the management server 310 via the passport application device 200, but the present invention is not limited to this example. For example, the ID photo machine 100 may be provided with the functions of the passport application device 200. Alternatively, the management server 310 may be provided with the functions of the passport application device 200. This allows a passport application to be made directly from the ID photo machine 100 to the management server 310.

[0094] A part or all of the above-described embodiment can be expressed by (Additional Notes 1) to (Additional Notes 13) described below, but is not limited to the following descriptions.

[0095] (Appendix 1) an application information acquisition unit that acquires a face photograph and a personal identification number of a passport applicant from a photo ID machine; a passport application unit that transmits the acquired facial photograph and the acquired personal number to a management server and applies for a passport; a reception result transmission unit that transmits the reception result of the passport application by the management server to the photo ID machine; A passport application device comprising:

[0096] (Appendix 2) a matching request unit that requests a matching server to match a face photograph taken using the ID photo machine with a registered face photograph associated with the personal identification number; The passport application device according to claim 1, wherein the passport application unit applies for a passport if the matching server determines that the person in the facial photograph is the same as the person in the facial photograph.

[0097] (Appendix 3) The application information acquisition unit further acquires device information capable of identifying the ID photo machine, The passport application section includes: determining whether the passport application is authorized by the photo ID machine based on the device information; 3. A passport application device as described in claim 1 or 2, which applies for a passport if the photo ID machine is determined to be authorized.

[0098] (Appendix 4) An imaging unit for capturing a facial photograph of a passport applicant; an applicant information acquisition unit that acquires a personal identification number of the passport applicant; an application information transmitting unit that transmits the face photograph and the personal identification number of the passport applicant obtained to a passport application device; a notification unit that notifies the applicant of a result of the passport application received from the passport application device; A passport photo machine having the above function.

[0099] (Appendix 5) A matching unit is provided for matching the face photograph acquired by the imaging unit with a registered face photograph associated with the personal number, The photo ID machine described in Appendix 4, wherein the application information transmission unit transmits the facial photograph and personal identification number of the passport applicant to the passport application device if the comparison unit determines that the person in the facial photograph is the same person.

[0100] (Appendix 6) 6. An ID photo machine as described in Appendix 4 or 5, having a liveness detection unit that detects whether the facial photograph acquired by the imaging unit is presented by a living body.

[0101] (Appendix 7) 7. The photo ID machine according to any one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the notification unit notifies the applicant of the place and date and time at which the issued passport can be collected.

[0102] (Appendix 8) A passport applicant's photograph and personal number are taken using a photo ID machine. Send the obtained face photograph and personal number of the passport applicant to a management server to apply for a passport; The passport application method further comprises notifying the applicant of a result of acceptance of the passport application by the administrative server.

[0103] (Appendix 9) The apparatus includes a photo ID machine and a passport application device, The said ID photo machine is An imaging unit for capturing a facial photograph of a passport applicant; an applicant information acquisition unit that acquires a personal identification number of the passport applicant; an application information transmitting unit that transmits the face photograph and the personal identification number of the passport applicant obtained to a passport application device; a notification unit for notifying the applicant of the result of the passport application; having The passport application device includes: an application information acquisition unit that acquires a face photograph and a personal identification number of the passport applicant from the photo ID machine; a passport application unit that transmits the acquired facial photograph and the acquired personal number to a management server and applies for a passport; a reception result transmission unit that transmits the reception result of the passport application by the management server to the photo ID machine; A passport application system.

[0104] (Appendix 10) The passport application device includes: a matching request unit that requests a matching server to match a face photograph taken using the ID photo machine with a registered face photograph associated with the personal identification number; 10. The passport application system of claim 9, wherein the passport application unit applies for a passport if the matching server determines that the person in the facial photograph is identical.

[0105] (Appendix 11) The passport application device includes: The application information acquisition unit further acquires device information capable of identifying the ID photo machine, The passport application section includes: determining whether the passport application is authorized by the photo ID machine based on the device information; 11. A passport application system as described in appendix 9 or 10, which applies for a passport if the photo ID machine is determined to be authorized.

[0106] (Appendix 12) The said ID photo machine is A matching unit is provided for matching the face photograph acquired by the imaging unit with a registered face photograph associated with the personal number, A passport application system as described in any one of Appendices 9 to 11, wherein the application information transmission unit transmits the facial photograph and personal identification number of the passport applicant to the passport application device if the comparison unit determines that the person in the facial photograph is the same as the person in the facial photograph.

[0107] (Appendix 13) The said ID photo machine is A passport application system according to any one of claims 9 to 12, further comprising a liveness detection unit that detects whether the facial photograph acquired by the imaging unit is presented by a living body.

[0108] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Various modifications that can be understood by those skilled in the art can be made to the configuration and details of the present invention within the scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0109] INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY As described above, according to the present invention, a passport can be applied for online, and the present invention is useful for a passport application system. [Explanation of symbols]

[0110] 1. Passport Application System 5. Network 100 Photo booth 110 Imaging unit 120 Applicant Information Acquisition Department 130 Application Information Transmission Department 140 Notification Department 150 Input section 160 Biometric detection unit 200 Passport application device 210 Application information acquisition department 220 Passport Application Department 230 Reception result transmission unit 240 Verification Request Department 310 Management Server 320 Matching Server 900 Computers 901 CPU 902 Main memory 903 Storage device 904 Input Interface 905 Display Controller 906 Data Reader / Writer 907 Communication Interface 908 Input Device 909 Display device 910 Recording media 911 Bus

Claims

1. An application information acquisition means for acquiring a face photograph and a personal identification number of a passport applicant from a photo ID machine; A matching requesting means for requesting a matching server to match a facial photograph taken using the ID photo machine with a registered facial photograph associated with the personal identification number; a passport application means for transmitting the acquired facial photograph and the acquired personal number to a management server and applying for a passport; an acceptance result transmission means for transmitting the acceptance result of the passport application by the management server to the photo ID machine; having The passport application means applies for a passport when the verification server determines that the person in the face photograph taken using the passport photo machine is the same as the person in the registered face photograph.

2. The application information acquisition means further acquires device information capable of identifying the ID photo machine, The passport application means includes: determining whether the passport application is authorized by the photo ID machine based on the device information; 2. The passport application device of claim 1, further comprising: a passport application device for applying for a passport if the passport photo machine is determined to be authorized.

3. an imaging means for capturing a photograph of a passport applicant; a liveness detection means for detecting whether the face photograph acquired by the imaging means is presented by a living body by performing at least one of a stereoscopic confirmation, a blink detection, a gaze detection, a motion instruction, and a skin judgment on the passport applicant; an applicant information acquisition means for acquiring a personal identification number of the passport applicant; A verification means for verifying the face photograph acquired by the imaging means with a registered face photograph associated with the personal number; an application information transmitting means for transmitting the face photograph and the personal identification number of the passport applicant obtained to a passport application device; a notification means for notifying the applicant of the acceptance result of the passport application received from the passport application device; having The application information sending means is for sending the facial photograph and personal number of the passport applicant to the passport application device when the comparison means determines that the person in the facial photograph acquired by the imaging means is the same as the person in the registered facial photograph.

4. 4. The passport photograph machine according to claim 3, wherein said notification means notifies said applicant of the place and date at which the issued passport can be collected.

5. The photo ID machine captures the passport applicant's face photo and personal number, The passport application machine A verification server is requested to verify a facial photograph acquired using the ID photo machine against a registered facial photograph associated with the personal identification number; If the verification server determines that the person in the face photograph taken using the photo ID machine is the same as the person in the registered face photograph, the obtained face photograph of the passport applicant and the personal number are transmitted to a management server to complete the passport application. The passport application method further comprises notifying the applicant of a result of acceptance of the passport application by the administrative server.

6. The apparatus includes a photo ID machine and a passport application device, The said ID photo machine is an imaging means for capturing a photograph of a passport applicant; a liveness detection means for detecting whether the face photograph acquired by the imaging means is presented by a living body by performing at least one of a stereoscopic confirmation, a blink detection, a gaze detection, a motion instruction, and a skin judgment on the passport applicant; an applicant information acquisition means for acquiring a personal identification number of the passport applicant; an application information transmitting means for transmitting the face photograph and the personal identification number of the passport applicant obtained to a passport application device; a notification means for notifying the applicant of the result of the passport application; having The passport application device includes: an application information acquisition means for acquiring a face photograph and a personal identification number of the passport applicant from the photo ID machine; A matching requesting means for requesting a matching server to match a facial photograph taken using the ID photo machine with a registered facial photograph associated with the personal identification number; a passport application means for transmitting the acquired facial photograph and the acquired personal number to a management server and applying for a passport; an acceptance result transmission means for transmitting the acceptance result of the passport application by the management server to the photo ID machine; having The passport application means applies for a passport when the verification server determines that the person in the face photograph taken using the passport photo machine is the same as the person in the registered face photograph.

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