Information processing device, information processing system, information processing method, and recording medium

Abstract

This information processing device is mounted on a vehicle and can acquire service information from the outside of the vehicle via a network. The information processing device comprises: an acquisition means for acquiring biometric information of a subject in a vehicle and intention information indicating the intention of the subject with respect to acquisition of a product indicated by the service information; and an output means for outputting an approval result related to acquisition of the product, the approval result being based on the intention information and the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information.

Description

Information processing device, information processing system, information processing method, and recording medium

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical fields of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium.

[0002] As an example of this type of device, a device has been proposed that performs driver appearance authentication using a facial image of a vehicle driver (see Patent Document 1).

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-301742

[0004] An object of this disclosure is to provide an information processing device, an information processing method, and a recording medium that aim to improve upon the techniques described in prior art documents.

[0005] One aspect of an information processing device is an information processing device that is mounted on a vehicle and is capable of acquiring service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and is equipped with an acquisition means that acquires biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by the service information, and an output means that outputs an approval result regarding the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

[0006] One aspect of the information processing method acquires biometric information of a subject riding in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and outputs an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

[0007] One aspect of the recording medium has a computer program recorded on it to cause a computer to execute an information processing method that acquires biometric information of a subject riding in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and outputs an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

[0008] One aspect of the information processing system includes a receiving means for receiving from the vehicle an approval result for acquiring the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product, and a control means for making the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

[0009] Another aspect of the information processing method is to receive from the vehicle an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product, and to make the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

[0010] Another aspect of the recording medium is a computer program recorded on a computer to execute an information processing method in which an approval result for acquiring a product is received from the vehicle based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product, and the product is made available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of an information processing system. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of an information processing device. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing another example of the configuration of an information processing system. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of a server. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of the configuration of an information processing system. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen related to an approval request. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another example of the configuration of an information processing system. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing another example of the configuration of an information processing system.

[0012] First Embodiment A first embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 1.

[0013] In FIG. 1 , the information processing system 1 includes a vehicle 10 and a server 20. The vehicle 10 and the server 20 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a network (not shown). The vehicle 10 may be, for example, a connected car. The server 20 may be, for example, a server related to content distribution. The content may include, for example, videos, music, e-books, etc. The content may include, for example, navigation data indicating a sightseeing route based on tourist information. The content may include, for example, information related to the functions of the vehicle 10. The information related to the functions of the vehicle 10 may include, for example, a patch file for removing a speed limit, a patch file for enhancing heating and cooling functions, an application for automatic parking control, etc. The server 20 may be, for example, a server related to receiving or reserving products at a physical store. The server 20 may be, for example, a server related to internet shopping.

[0014] The vehicle 10 includes an information processing device 100. The information processing device 100 and the server 20 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via the vehicle 10 and a network, or via the network. The information processing device 100 may be, for example, an information processing device incorporated into the vehicle 10 as a part of the vehicle 10. The information processing device 100 may be, for example, an information processing device configured to be detachable from the vehicle 10. The information processing device 100 may be, for example, an information processing device temporarily installed in the vehicle 10.

[0015] For example, while the vehicle 10 is traveling, a passenger in the vehicle 10 may apply for or cancel delivery of paid content, purchase a product to be picked up at a drive-through store, or purchase a product to be picked up at home or at work. Canceling paid content may mean at least one of making a paid movie or the like available for viewing, making paid music available for playback, or making a book (e.g., an e-book) available for viewing. Specifically, for example, when an adult (e.g., a parent) and a minor (e.g., a child) are riding in the vehicle 10 and the adult is driving the vehicle 10, the minor may request delivery of paid content. In this case, if the minor applies for delivery of paid content without any restrictions, there is a possibility that the adult will incur charges unintended by the minor.

[0016] In response to this, the information processing system 1 is configured to be able to, for example, prevent the above-mentioned charges from being incurred unintentionally by adults. This will be specifically described below.

[0017] The information processing device 100 can acquire service information from outside the vehicle 10 (e.g., the server 20) via a network such as the Internet. The service information may be, for example, information about deliverable content in a content distribution service (e.g., title, thumbnail image, usage fee, etc.). The service information may be, for example, information about reservable products in a product reservation service (e.g., product name, product image, fee, etc.). The service information may be, for example, information about purchasable products in internet shopping (e.g., product name, product image, fee, etc.).

[0018] The information processing device 100 includes an acquisition unit 110 and an output unit 120. The acquisition unit 110 acquires biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle 10. The "subject" refers to a subject of biometric authentication (in other words, a person to be authenticated). The "subject" may be, for example, a person who has permission to apply for distribution of paid content, purchase a product, or the like.

[0019] The biometric information acquired by the acquisition unit 110 is determined by the biometric authentication method. For example, if the biometric authentication is face authentication, the biometric information acquired by the acquisition unit 110 may be a face image including the face of the target. For example, if the biometric authentication is iris authentication, the biometric information acquired by the acquisition unit 110 may be an eye image including the iris of the target. For example, if the biometric authentication is multimodal biometric authentication that combines face authentication and iris authentication, the biometric information acquired by the acquisition unit 110 may be a face image and an iris image. Note that the biometric authentication method is not limited to at least one of face authentication and iris authentication, and may be, for example, at least one of fingerprint authentication, palm print authentication, vein authentication, voice authentication, and ear acoustic authentication.

[0020] The acquisition unit 110 also acquires intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product indicated by the service information. The "product" indicated by the service information is a concept that includes intangible objects (in other words, data) such as videos, music, and e-books, as well as tangible objects such as food, electronic devices, and shaped objects. The subject's intention to acquire the product includes positive intentions (e.g., accept, allow, acquire, purchase, etc.) and negative intentions (e.g., refuse, not acquire, not purchase, cancel, etc.). Therefore, the intention information includes intention information indicating a positive intention and intention information indicating a negative intention.

[0021] The acquisition unit 110 may acquire intention information indicating the intention of the subject to acquire a product based on the subject's behavior. The subject's behavior may include a motion of the subject on at least a part of an operation unit (e.g., a touch panel, a switch, a steering wheel) (in other words, a contact operation). The subject's behavior may include a non-contact operation such as the subject's speech, a facial movement of the subject (e.g., nodding, shaking), or a movement of the subject's eyes.

[0022] The acquisition unit 110 may acquire the biometric information and intention information of the target, for example, at the timing when a process related to acquiring a product is started. The "timing when a process related to acquiring a product is started" may be, for example, the timing when an intention to acquire a product is indicated (for example, the timing when a button such as "Purchase," "Order," "Proceed to Checkout," or "Proceed to Purchase Procedure" displayed on the screen is selected). Note that the person indicating the intention to acquire a product may be the target (i.e., the subject of biometric authentication) or may be a person different from the target.

[0023] The output unit 120 outputs an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information. The approval result output from the output unit 120 may be transmitted to the server 20. The biometric authentication of the target using the biometric information of the target may be performed by the information processing device 100. The biometric authentication of the target using the biometric information of the target may be performed by the server 20. In this case, the information processing device 100 may transmit the biometric information of the target to the server 20 and receive the result of the biometric authentication from the server 20. The biometric authentication of the target using the biometric information of the target may be performed by a device other than the information processing device 100 and the server 20. In this case, the information processing device 100 may transmit the biometric information of the target to another device and receive the result of the biometric authentication from the other device. The other device may be a device external to the vehicle 10 or a device present inside the vehicle 10.

[0024] For example, if the result of biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication of the target has been successful and the intention information is intention information indicating a positive intention, the output unit 120 may output an approval result indicating approval. For example, if the result of biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication of the target has been successful and the intention information is intention information indicating a negative intention, the output unit 120 may output an approval result indicating a non-approval. Note that "biometric authentication has been successful" may mean, for example, that a matching score indicating the degree of match between features related to the biometric information of the target and pre-registered features is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold.

[0025] For example, if the result of biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication of the target has failed, the output unit 120 may output an approval result indicating non-approval, regardless of whether the intention information indicates a positive intention or a negative intention. Note that "biometric authentication has failed" may mean, for example, that a matching score indicating the degree of match between the feature amount related to the biometric information of the target and the pre-registered feature amount is less than a predetermined threshold.

[0026] When an approval result indicating approval is output from the output unit 120, the server 20 may perform processing related to acquisition of the product. For example, if the server 20 is a server related to content distribution, the server 20 may perform processing related to acquisition of the product, thereby making content such as a video available to the information processing device 100 (in other words, the vehicle 10). For example, if the server 20 is a server related to receiving or reserving a purchase of a product at a physical store, the server 20 may perform processing related to acquisition of the product to confirm the order.

[0027] The operation of the information processing device 100 will be further described with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 2. In Fig. 2, the acquisition unit 110 of the information processing device 100 acquires biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle 10 (step S101). In parallel with or before or after the processing of step S101, the acquisition unit 110 acquires intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product (step S102). Thereafter, the output unit 120 of the information processing device 100 outputs an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information (step S103).

[0028] In this way, the information processing device 100 performs an information processing method that acquires biometric information of a subject riding in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and outputs an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

[0029] The information processing device 100 may be realized by a computer reading a computer program recorded on a recording medium. In this case, the recording medium has recorded thereon a computer program for executing an information processing method for acquiring biometric information of a subject in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and outputting an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

[0030] (Technical Effect) In the information processing system 1 according to the first embodiment, the output unit 120 of the information processing device 100 outputs an approval result for acquiring a product based on the result of biometric authentication using biometric information and the intention information. As described above, the output unit 120 outputs an approval result indicating approval only when the result of biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication of the target has been successful and the intention information indicates an affirmative intention. Here, for the biometric authentication to be successful, for example, the target's biometric information or feature quantities related to the biometric information must be registered in advance.

[0031] For example, if an adult (e.g., a parent) and a minor (e.g., a child) are riding in vehicle 10, and only the adult's biometric information or its feature values ​​is registered, but the minor's biometric information and its feature values ​​are not registered, an approval result indicating approval will not be output unless the adult's biometric information is acquired by acquisition unit 110. Therefore, for example, if a minor applies for paid content distribution, the minor must request biometric authentication from the adult. As a result, the adult can become aware of the minor's application for paid content distribution. Therefore, information processing system 1 can prevent the adult from incurring charges unintentionally.

[0032] Second Embodiment A second embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Figures 3 and 4. Below, the second embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 2. Note that, for the second embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

[0033] 3, the information processing system 2 includes a vehicle 10 and a server 20a. The vehicle 10 and the server 20a are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a network (not shown). In the second embodiment, the server 20a is a server related to content distribution. The server 20a includes a receiving unit 21 and a control unit 22.

[0034] As described in the first embodiment, the output unit 120 of the information processing device 100 outputs an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of the subject riding in the vehicle 10 and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product. The information processing device 100 transmits the approval result to the server 20a. As a result, the receiving unit 21 of the server 20a receives the approval result from the information processing device 100.

[0035] If the approval result indicates approval, the control unit 22 of the server 20a makes the product (here, content such as a video) available for use in the vehicle 10. For example, the control unit 22 may make the product available for use in the vehicle 10 by granting access authority to the product to identification information (e.g., an account) related to a person corresponding to the subject riding in the vehicle 10. On the other hand, if the approval result indicates disapproval, the control unit 22 may not permit use of the product in the vehicle 10.

[0036] The operation of the server 20a will be described with reference to the flowchart of Fig. 4. In Fig. 4, the receiving unit 21 of the server 20a receives an approval result (step S201). If the approval result indicates approval, the control unit 22 of the server 20a makes the product available in the vehicle 10 (step S202).

[0037] In this way, the server 20a receives from the vehicle an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of the subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product, and performs an information processing method that makes the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

[0038] The server 20a may be realized by a computer reading a computer program stored on a recording medium. In this case, the recording medium stores a computer program for executing an information processing method for receiving, from the vehicle, an approval result for acquiring a product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product, and making the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

[0039] (Technical effect) According to the information processing system 2 of the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, it is possible to prevent the subject (i.e., the person who decides whether or not to approve the acquisition of the product) from incurring unintended charges.

[0040] Third Embodiment A third embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Figures 5 and 6. Below, the third embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 3. Note that, for the third embodiment, descriptions that overlap with those of the first and second embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0041] 5, the information processing system 3 includes a vehicle 10 and a server 20b. The vehicle 10 and the server 20b are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a network (not shown). The server 20b is an element corresponding to the server 20 described above. The vehicle 10 includes an information processing device 300. The information processing device 300 and the server 20b are configured to be able to communicate with each other via the vehicle 10 and the network, or via the network.

[0042] The server 20b includes a computing device 210, a storage device 220, and a communication device 230. The server 20b may further include an input device 240 and an output device 250. The computing device 210, the storage device 220, the communication device 230, the input device 240, and the output device 250 may be connected via a data bus 260. Note that the server 20b does not need to include at least one of the input device 240 and the output device 250.

[0043] The arithmetic device 210 may include, for example, at least one of a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), a tensor processing unit (TPU), and a quantum processor.

[0044] The storage device 220 may include, for example, at least one of a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a hard disk device, a magneto-optical disk device, an SSD (Solid State Drive), and an optical disk array. In other words, the storage device 220 may include a non-transitory recording medium. The storage device 220 is capable of storing desired data. For example, the storage device 220 may temporarily store a computer program executed by the arithmetic device 210. The storage device 220 may temporarily store data that is temporarily used by the arithmetic device 210 when the arithmetic device 210 is executing a computer program.

[0045] The communication device 230 may be capable of communicating with a device external to the server 20b (for example, the information processing device 300). The communication device 230 may perform wired communication or wireless communication.

[0046] The input device 240 is a device capable of accepting information input to the server 20b from outside. The input device 240 may include an operation device (e.g., a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.) that can be operated by an operator of the server 20b. The input device 240 may include a recording medium reading device that can read information recorded on a recording medium that is detachable from the server 20b, such as a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory. Note that when information is input to the server 20b via the communication device 230 (in other words, when the server 20b acquires information via the communication device 230), the communication device 230 may function as an input device.

[0047] The output device 250 is a device capable of outputting information to the outside of the server 20b. The output device 250 may output visual information such as text or images, auditory information such as sound, or tactile information such as vibration, as the information. The output device 250 may include, for example, at least one of a display, a speaker, a printer, and a vibration motor. The output device 250 may be capable of outputting information to a recording medium that is detachable from the server 20b, such as a USB memory. Note that when the server 20b outputs information via the communication device 230, the communication device 230 may function as the output device.

[0048] The arithmetic device 210 has an acquisition unit 211, a control unit 212, and an authentication unit 213, which are implemented as logically realized functional blocks or physically realized processing circuits. For example, at least one of the acquisition unit 211, the control unit 212, and the authentication unit 213 may be implemented in a format in which a logical functional block and a physical processing circuit (i.e., hardware) are mixed. When at least a part of the acquisition unit 211, the control unit 212, and the authentication unit 213 is implemented as a functional block, at least a part of the acquisition unit 211, the control unit 212, and the authentication unit 213 may be implemented by the arithmetic device 210 executing a predetermined computer program.

[0049] The arithmetic device 210 may acquire (in other words, read) the predetermined computer program from the storage device 220. The arithmetic device 210 may read the predetermined computer program stored in a computer-readable, non-transitory recording medium using a recording medium reading device (not shown) provided in the server 20b. The arithmetic device 210 may acquire (in other words, download or read) the predetermined computer program from a device (not shown) external to the server 20b via the communication device 230.

[0050] The storage device 220 may store a registration information database 221. The registration information database 221 may store, for example, an authentication ID, features used for biometric authentication, and payment information, which are linked to one another. The authentication ID may refer to identification information for identifying a person (i.e., a registrant) registered in the registration information database 221. The payment information may include, for example, at least one of credit card information, account information, prepaid card information, and electronic money information.

[0051] The "acquisition unit 211" and the "control unit 212" are elements corresponding to the above-mentioned "reception unit 21" and "control unit 22", respectively.

[0052] The information processing device 300 includes a calculation device 310, a storage device 320, a communication device 330, an input device 340, an output device 350, and a camera 360. The calculation device 310, the storage device 320, the communication device 330, the input device 340, the output device 350, and the camera 360 may be connected via a data bus 370. The camera 360 is configured to be able to capture images of the interior of the vehicle 10 (particularly, the subject of biometric authentication).

[0053] The computing device 310 may include, for example, at least one of a CPU, a GPU, an FPGA, a TPU, and a quantum processor.

[0054] The storage device 320 may include, for example, at least one of a RAM, a ROM, a hard disk device, a magneto-optical disk device, an SSD, and an optical disk array. In other words, the storage device 320 may include a non-transitory recording medium. The storage device 320 is capable of storing desired data. For example, the storage device 320 may temporarily store a computer program executed by the arithmetic device 310. The storage device 320 may temporarily store data that is temporarily used by the arithmetic device 310 when the arithmetic device 310 is executing a computer program.

[0055] The communication device 330 may be capable of communicating with a device (for example, the server 20b) external to the information processing device 300. The communication device 330 may perform wired communication or wireless communication.

[0056] The input device 340 is a device capable of receiving information input to the information processing device 300 from an external device. The input device 340 may include an operation device (e.g., a keyboard, a mouse, a touch panel, etc.) that can be operated by a user of the information processing device 300 (e.g., a person riding in the vehicle 10). The input device 340 may include a recording medium reading device that can read information recorded on a recording medium that is detachable from the information processing device 300, such as a USB memory. Note that when information is input to the information processing device 300 via the communication device 330 (in other words, when the information processing device 300 acquires information via the communication device 330), the communication device 330 may function as an input device.

[0057] The output device 350 is a device capable of outputting information to the outside of the information processing device 300. The output device 350 may output visual information such as text or images, auditory information such as sound, or tactile information such as vibration, as the information. The output device 350 may include, for example, at least one of a display, a speaker, a printer, and a vibration motor. The output device 350 may be capable of outputting information to a recording medium detachable from the information processing device 300, such as a USB memory. Note that when the information processing device 300 outputs information via the communication device 330, the communication device 330 may function as the output device. In the third embodiment, the output device 330 has a display 351.

[0058] The arithmetic device 310 has an acquisition unit 311, a notification unit 312, a determination unit 313, and an output unit 314, which are logically realized functional blocks or physically realized processing circuits. For example, at least one of the acquisition unit 311, the notification unit 312, the determination unit 313, and the output unit 314 may be realized in a format in which a logical functional block and a physical processing circuit are mixed. When at least some of the acquisition unit 311, the notification unit 312, the determination unit 313, and the output unit 314 are realized as functional blocks, at least some of the acquisition unit 311, the notification unit 312, the determination unit 313, and the output unit 314 may be realized by the arithmetic device 310 executing a predetermined computer program.

[0059] The arithmetic device 310 may acquire (in other words, read) the predetermined computer program from the storage device 320. The arithmetic device 310 may read the predetermined computer program stored in a computer-readable, non-transitory recording medium using a recording medium reading device (not shown) included in the information processing device 300. The arithmetic device 310 may acquire (in other words, download or read) the predetermined computer program from a device (not shown) external to the information processing device 300 via the communication device 330.

[0060] The "acquisition unit 311" and the "output unit 314" are elements corresponding to the "acquisition unit 110" and the "output unit 120" described above, respectively.

[0061] In the third embodiment, it is assumed that one adult (e.g., a parent) and a minor (e.g., a child) are riding in the vehicle 10. The number of minors may be one or more. Information related to the adult (e.g., authentication ID, feature values, and payment information) is registered in the registration information database 221. The adult is operating the vehicle 10 as a driver. In this situation, the operation of the information processing system 3 when the minor operates the information processing device 300 to acquire a product (e.g., distribution of paid content, purchase of a tangible item) will be described below. Hereinafter, the "adult" will be referred to as the "approver" as appropriate.

[0062] The minor may operate the input device 340 of the information processing device 300. As a result, an application for acquiring service information from the server 20b is launched. The arithmetic device 310 of the information processing device 300 may, for example, transmit a signal for requesting the service information to the server 20b via the communication device 330 in accordance with a program related to the application. The acquisition unit 211 of the server 20b may acquire the signal via the communication device 230. The arithmetic device 210 of the server 20b may transmit the service information to the information processing device 300 (in other words, the vehicle 10) via the communication device 230.

[0063] The arithmetic unit 310 of the information processing device 300 that has received the service information via the communication device 330 may control the output device 350 to display at least a part of the service information. The output device 350 may display, for example, at least one of the title and product name of the content, at least one of a thumbnail image and product image, and the price, etc., as at least a part of the service information on the display 351.

[0064] A minor may select a desired product from at least a portion of the service information displayed on display 351 by operating input device 340. When a minor indicates an intention to acquire a desired product by operating input device 340 (e.g., when the "Purchase" button is selected), notification unit 312 of computing device 310 may notify an approval request for acquiring the product. Notification unit 312 may notify the approval request by, for example, controlling output device 350 so that screen 410 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on display 351. In FIG. 6, display element 420 may be part of screen 410 or may be displayed superimposed on screen 410.

[0065] Here, the information processing device 300 may acquire information related to the behavior of the vehicle 10. The information related to the behavior of the vehicle 10 may include at least one of speed, acceleration, steering angle, wheel steering angle, and shift position. The notification unit 312 may notify the approval request when the behavior of the vehicle 10 is a predetermined behavior. In other words, the notification unit 312 does not need to notify the approval request when the behavior of the vehicle 10 is not a predetermined behavior. In this case, the notification unit 312 may notify the approval request when the behavior of the vehicle 10 becomes a predetermined behavior. With this configuration, it is possible to prevent the notification of the approval request from affecting the behavior of the vehicle 10 (in other words, the driving of the vehicle 10). Note that the notification unit 312 may notify the approval request regardless of the behavior of the vehicle 10.

[0066] The predetermined behavior may be, for example, a behavior in which the speed of the vehicle 10 is equal to or lower than a predetermined speed, the shift position is in a forward position, and the change in the behavior of the vehicle 10 is equal to or lower than a predetermined amount. The predetermined speed may be set as a speed (e.g., 100 kilometers per hour) at which the driver's operation of devices other than devices related to the behavior of the vehicle 10 (e.g., the steering wheel, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, shift lever, etc.) is estimated not to affect the behavior of the vehicle 10. The forward position may include, for example, a "D" position, an "S" position, an "L" position, a "2" position, a "1" position, etc. Therefore, for example, if the shift position is in the "R" position or if the speed of the vehicle 10 exceeds the predetermined speed, the behavior of the vehicle 10 does not satisfy the predetermined behavior, and therefore the notification unit 312 does not need to notify the approval request.

[0067] If there is no response to the approval request within a predetermined time after the notification unit 312 notifies the approval request, the determination unit 313 of the information processing device 300 may determine that the response to the approval request is "not approved." The predetermined time may be set arbitrarily depending on the specifications of the information processing system 3. The predetermined time does not have to be set. In this case, the determination unit 313 may be in a standby state until there is a response to the approval request.

[0068] When the notification unit 312 notifies the approval request, the approver (here, an adult who is the driver of the vehicle 10) may respond to the approval request by operating the input device 340. When, for example, "Start authentication" included in the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6 is selected by the approver's operation via the input device 340, the camera 360 may capture an image of the approver to generate at least one of a facial image including the approver's face and an eye image including the approver's iris. The acquisition unit 311 of the computing device 310 may acquire at least one of the facial image and the eye image as biometric information of the approver (in other words, biometric information of the target of biometric authentication).

[0069] The acquisition unit 311 may transmit the acquired biometric information to the server 20b via the communication device 330. The acquisition unit 211 of the server 20b may acquire the biometric information via the communication device 230. The authentication unit 213 may perform biometric authentication of the approver using the biometric information. The authentication unit 213 may compare features related to the biometric information with features registered in the registration information database 221. If a matching score indicating the degree of match between the features related to the biometric information and the registered features is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 213 may determine that the biometric authentication has been successful. On the other hand, if the matching score is less than the predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 213 may determine that the biometric authentication has failed. The authentication unit 213 may transmit the result of the biometric authentication to the information processing device 300 via the communication device 230. If it is determined that the biometric authentication is successful, the authentication unit 213 may acquire payment information linked to the authentication ID of the person identified by the biometric authentication (here, the person corresponding to the approver) from the registration information database 221. The authentication unit 213 may include or link the acquired payment information in the biometric authentication result indicating that the biometric authentication is successful, and transmit the result to the information processing device 300.

[0070] The acquisition unit 311 of the information processing device 300 may acquire a result of the biometric authentication via the communication device 330. If the result of the biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication is successful, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to notify the user that the biometric authentication is successful. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 not to display, for example, the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6 .

[0071] If the result of the biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication has failed, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to notify the user that the biometric authentication has failed. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to display a screen inquiring whether or not to perform biometric authentication again. If the biometric authentication is not performed again (i.e., if it is determined that the biometric authentication has failed), the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "not approved."

[0072] The approver may operate the input device 340 to select, for example, a button 411 displayed as "Confirm Purchase" as shown in FIG. 6 in response to the approval request. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire information indicating that the button 411 has been selected as intention information indicating the approver's intention to acquire the product. When the result of the biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication was successful and the button 411 has been selected, the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "approval."

[0073] The approver may operate the input device 340 to select, for example, the button 412 labeled "Back" as shown in FIG. 6 in response to the approval request. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire information indicating that the button 412 has been selected as intention information indicating the approver's intention to acquire the product. In this case, the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "disapproval."

[0074] The notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to display the display element 420 only when the button 411 is selected by the approver's operation via the input device 340. In other words, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to display the display element 420 only when the acquisition unit 311 acquires, as intention information, information indicating that the button 411 has been selected.

[0075] When the determination unit 313 determines that the response to the approval request is "approval," the output unit 314 may transmit an approval result indicating "approval" to the server 20b via the communication device 330. In this case, the approval result may include payment information or may be linked to the payment information.

[0076] The acquisition unit 211 of the server 20b may acquire an approval result indicating "approval" via the communication device 230. For example, if the product is content (in other words, data) such as a video, the control unit 212 may make the product available for use in the vehicle 10. For example, if the product is a tangible object, the control unit 212 may confirm an order for the product. In these cases, the control unit 212 may perform a predetermined payment process based on the payment information.

[0077] If the determination unit 313 determines that the response to the approval request is "not approved," the output unit 314 may transmit an approval result indicating "not approved" to the server 20b via the communication device 330. The acquisition unit 211 of the server 20b may acquire the approval result indicating "not approved" via the communication device 230. In this case, the control unit 212 may terminate the process related to the acquisition of the product for the vehicle 10.

[0078] The approver does not need to directly operate the input device 340 to respond to the approval request. For example, the camera 360 of the information processing device 300 may constantly capture images of the interior of the vehicle 10. For example, the determination unit 313 may detect the motion of the approver (i.e., the subject of biometric authentication) by performing predetermined image processing on the image captured by the camera 360. For example, if the detected motion of the approver is a nod, the determination unit 313 may determine that the approver's intention to acquire the product is a positive intention. For example, if the detected motion of the approver is a head shake, the determination unit 313 may determine that the approver's intention to acquire the product is a negative intention. For example, the determination unit 313 may detect an eye gesture represented by the trajectory of the approver's gaze as the motion of the approver. For example, the determination unit 313 may detect an eye gesture represented by at least one of the approver's blinking and gaze movement, as well as a gesture such as widening the eyes, as the motion of the approver. With this configuration, the approver, who is the driver of the vehicle 10, does not need to directly operate the input device 340, so that the approval request can be prevented from affecting the driving operation of the vehicle 10.

[0079] The input device 340 may include, for example, at least one of a sensor provided on the steering wheel of the vehicle 10 and a sensor provided on the shift lever. For example, the approver as the driver of the vehicle 10 may respond to the approval request by touching a predetermined portion of at least one of the steering wheel and the shift lever. For example, if the approver taps the right side of the steering wheel a predetermined number of times, the determination unit 313 may determine that the intention to acquire the product is positive. For example, if the approver taps the left side of the steering wheel a predetermined number of times, the determination unit 313 may determine that the intention to acquire the product is negative. This configuration can prevent the approval request from affecting the driving operation of the vehicle 10.

[0080] (Technical Effect) According to the information processing system 3 according to the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment described above, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of fees that are not intended by the approver.

[0081] Fourth Embodiment A fourth embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Hereinafter, the fourth embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 3. Note that, for the fourth embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first to third embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0082] In the registration information database 221 according to the fourth embodiment, account information (e.g., a login ID), an authentication ID, biometric information, and payment information related to an application may be registered in association with one another. Note that the application is an application for acquiring service information from the server 20b.

[0083] In particular, in the fourth embodiment, multiple authentication IDs may be linked to one piece of account information. For example, the account information is assigned to a subscriber of a service provided by the information processing system 3 (specifically, the server 20b). For example, if the subscriber is a father and the service is used by a family consisting of the father, mother, and child, the convenience of the service will be improved if not only the father who is a subscriber, but also the mother, can approve the purchase of a product. In the fourth embodiment, for example, the father's authentication ID and the mother's authentication ID may be linked to the account information assigned to the father who is a subscriber.

[0084] The operation of the information processing system 3 according to the fourth embodiment will be described. After the notification unit 312 of the information processing device 300 notifies the approval request, the acquisition unit 311 may acquire biometric information (e.g., at least one of a face image and an eye image) of the approver (e.g., the father or the mother). The acquisition unit 311 may link the acquired biometric information and the account information of the application to each other and transmit them to the server 20b via the communication device 330.

[0085] In biometric authentication of an approver using biometric information, if a matching score indicating the degree of match between features related to the biometric information and features registered in the registration information database 221 is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 213 of the server 20b may identify an authentication ID related to the approver by referring to the registration information database 221. The authentication unit 213 may determine whether account information linked to the identified authentication ID matches account information transmitted from the information processing device 300 (i.e., account information linked to the biometric information of the approver). If it is determined that the account information linked to the identified authentication ID matches the account information transmitted from the information processing device 300, the authentication unit 213 may determine that the biometric authentication has been successful.

[0086] If it is determined that the account information linked to the identified authentication ID does not match the account information transmitted from the information processing device 300, the authentication unit 213 may determine that the biometric authentication has failed. If the matching score is less than a predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 213 may determine that the biometric authentication has failed.

[0087] (Technical Effect) According to the information processing system 3 according to the fourth embodiment, for example, it is possible to improve the convenience of the services provided by the information processing system 3.

[0088] Fifth Embodiment A fifth embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 7. Hereinafter, the fifth embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 4. Note that, for the fifth embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first to fourth embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0089] 7, the information processing system 4 includes a vehicle 10, a server 20c, and an authentication server 40. The vehicle 10, the server 20c, and the authentication server 40 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via a network (not shown). The information processing device 300, the server 20c, and the authentication server 40 are configured to be able to communicate with each other via the vehicle 10 and the network, or via the network.

[0090] The arithmetic device 210 of the server 20c has an acquisition unit 211 and a control unit 212, which are logically realized functional blocks or physically realized processing circuits. The authentication server 40 includes an authentication unit 41 and a registration information database 42. Similar to the registration information database 221 described above, the registration information database 42 may store, for example, an authentication ID, features used for biometric authentication, and payment information, which are linked to one another.

[0091] In the fifth embodiment, as in the third embodiment described above, it is assumed that one adult (e.g., a parent) and a minor (e.g., a child) are riding in the vehicle 10. The number of minors may be one or more. Information related to the adult (e.g., authentication ID, feature values, and payment information) is registered in the registration information database 42. The adult is operating the vehicle 10 as the driver. The operation of the information processing system 4 when the minor operates the information processing device 300 to acquire a product under such circumstances will be described below. Descriptions of the operation of the information processing system 4 that overlap with the operation of the information processing system 3 according to the third embodiment described above will be omitted as appropriate. Hereinafter, the "adult" will be referred to as the "approver" as appropriate.

[0092] When an approval request is notified by the notification unit 312 of the information processing device 300, the approver (here, an adult driver of the vehicle 10) may respond to the approval request by operating the input device 340. When, for example, "Start authentication" included in the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6 is selected by the approver's operation via the input device 340, the camera 360 may capture an image of the approver to generate at least one of a facial image including the approver's face and an eye image including the approver's iris. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire at least one of the facial image and the eye image as biometric information of the approver (in other words, biometric information of the target of biometric authentication).

[0093] The acquisition unit 311 may transmit the acquired biometric information to the authentication server 40 via the communication device 330. The authentication unit 41 of the authentication server 40 may use the biometric information to perform biometric authentication of the approver. The authentication unit 41 may compare features related to the biometric information with features registered in the registration information database 42. If a matching score indicating the degree of match between the features related to the biometric information and the registered features is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 41 may determine that the biometric authentication has been successful. On the other hand, if the matching score is less than the predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 41 may determine that the biometric authentication has failed.

[0094] The authentication unit 41 may transmit the result of the biometric authentication to the information processing device 300. If it is determined that the biometric authentication is successful, the authentication unit 41 may acquire payment information linked to the authentication ID of the person identified by the biometric authentication (here, the person corresponding to the approver) from the registration information database 42. The authentication unit 41 may transmit the result of biometric authentication indicating that the biometric authentication is successful to the information processing device 300, including or linked to the acquired payment information.

[0095] The acquisition unit 311 of the information processing device 300 may acquire a result of the biometric authentication via the communication device 330. If the result of the biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication is successful, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to notify the user that the biometric authentication is successful. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 not to display, for example, the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6 .

[0096] If the result of the biometric authentication indicates that the biometric authentication has failed, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to notify the user that the biometric authentication has failed. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to display a screen inquiring whether or not to perform biometric authentication again. If the biometric authentication is not performed again (i.e., if it is determined that the biometric authentication has failed), the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "not approved."

[0097] (Technical Effect) According to the information processing system 4 according to the fifth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment described above, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of fees that are not intended by the approver.

[0098] Sixth Embodiment A sixth embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Hereinafter, the sixth embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 5. Note that, for the sixth embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first to fifth embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0099] 8 , the information processing system 5 includes a vehicle 10 and a server 20c. The vehicle 10 includes an information processing device 300a. The arithmetic device 310 of the information processing device 300a has an authentication unit 315 as a logically realized functional block or as a physically realized processing circuit. The storage device 320 of the information processing device 300a may store a registration information database 321. Similar to the registration information database 221 described above, the registration information database 321 may store, for example, an authentication ID, features used for biometric authentication, and payment information that are linked to one another.

[0100] In the sixth embodiment, as in the third embodiment described above, it is assumed that one adult (e.g., a parent) and a minor (e.g., a child) are riding in the vehicle 10. The number of minors may be one or more. Information related to the adult (e.g., authentication ID, feature values, and payment information) is registered in the registration information database 321. The adult is operating the vehicle 10 as the driver. The operation of the information processing system 5 when the minor operates the information processing device 300a to acquire a product under such circumstances will be described below. Descriptions of the operation of the information processing system 5 that overlap with the operation of the information processing system 3 according to the third embodiment described above will be omitted as appropriate. Hereinafter, the "adult" will be referred to as the "approver" as appropriate.

[0101] When an approval request is notified by the notification unit 312 of the information processing device 300a, the approver (here, an adult driver of the vehicle 10) may respond to the approval request by operating the input device 340. When, for example, "Start authentication" included in the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6 is selected by the approver's operation via the input device 340, the camera 360 may capture an image of the approver to generate at least one of a facial image including the approver's face and an eye image including the approver's iris. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire at least one of the facial image and the eye image as biometric information of the approver (in other words, biometric information of the target of biometric authentication).

[0102] The authentication unit 315 may perform biometric authentication of the approver using the biometric information. The authentication unit 315 may compare features related to the biometric information with features registered in the registration information database 321. If a matching score indicating the degree of match between the features related to the biometric information and the registered features is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 315 may determine that the biometric authentication has been successful. On the other hand, if the matching score is less than the predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 315 may determine that the biometric authentication has failed.

[0103] If it is determined that the biometric authentication is successful, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to notify the user that the biometric authentication is successful. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 not to display the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6, for example.

[0104] If it is determined that the biometric authentication has failed, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to notify the user that the biometric authentication has failed. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to display a screen inquiring whether or not to perform biometric authentication again. If the biometric authentication is not performed again (i.e., if it is determined that the biometric authentication has failed), the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "not approved."

[0105] The approver may operate the input device 340 to select, for example, a button 411 displayed as "Confirm Purchase" as shown in FIG. 6 in response to the approval request. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire information indicating that the button 411 has been selected as intention information indicating the approver's intention to acquire the product. If it is determined that the biometric authentication has been successful and the button 411 has been selected, the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "approval."

[0106] The approver may operate the input device 340 to select, for example, the button 412 labeled "Back" as shown in FIG. 6 in response to the approval request. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire information indicating that the button 412 has been selected as intention information indicating the approver's intention to acquire the product. In this case, the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "disapproval."

[0107] When the determination unit 313 determines that the response to the approval request is “approval,” the output unit 314 may transmit an approval result indicating “approval” to the server 20c via the communication device 330. In this case, the approval result may include payment information or may be linked to the payment information.

[0108] If the determination unit 313 determines that the response to the approval request is "not approved," the output unit 314 may transmit an approval result indicating "not approved" to the server 20c via the communication device 330.

[0109] (Technical Effect) According to the information processing system 5 according to the sixth embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment described above, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of fees that are not intended by the approver.

[0110] Seventh Embodiment A seventh embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 9. Below, the seventh embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 6. Note that, with regard to the seventh embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first to sixth embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0111] 9 , an information processing system 6 includes a vehicle 10 and a server 20c. The vehicle 10 includes an information processing device 300b. The arithmetic device 310 of the information processing device 300b includes an identification unit 316 as a logically realized functional block or as a physically realized processing circuit.

[0112] In the seventh embodiment, two or more approvers who can approve the acquisition of a product are aboard the vehicle 10. The following describes the operation of the information processing system 6 when one of the two or more approvers operates the information processing device 300b to acquire a product. Note that, among the operations of the information processing system 6, descriptions that overlap with the operations of the information processing system 3 according to the third embodiment will be omitted as appropriate.

[0113] When an approval request is notified by the notification unit 312 of the information processing device 300b, the one approver may select, for example, "Start authentication" included in the display element 420 shown in Fig. 6. In this case, the camera 360 may capture an image of the one approver to generate at least one of a facial image including the face of the one approver and an eye image including the iris of the one approver. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire at least one of the facial image and the eye image as biometric information of the one approver (in other words, biometric information of the target of biometric authentication).

[0114] The authentication unit 315 may perform biometric authentication of one approver using biometric information. The authentication unit 315 may compare features related to the biometric information with features registered in the registration information database 321. If a matching score indicating the degree of match between the features related to the biometric information and the registered features is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 315 may determine that the biometric authentication has been successful. On the other hand, if the matching score is less than the predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 315 may determine that the biometric authentication has failed.

[0115] If it is determined that the biometric authentication is successful, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to notify the user that the biometric authentication is successful. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 not to display the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6, for example.

[0116] If it is determined that the biometric authentication is successful, the identification unit 316 may identify an approver who has expressed an intention to acquire the product. For example, if the authentication unit 315 performs face authentication as the biometric authentication, the identification unit 316 may identify one approver (i.e., the subject of biometric authentication) based on the face image used for the face authentication and an image captured inside the vehicle 10 (for example, may identify the location of one approver).

[0117] For example, the determination unit 313 may detect the movement of the identified approver by applying predetermined image processing to an image captured by the camera 360. For example, if the detected movement of the approver is a nod, the determination unit 313 may determine that the intention to acquire the product is a positive intention. For example, if the detected movement of the approver is a head shake, the determination unit 313 may determine that the intention to acquire the product is a negative intention. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire the determination result of the determination unit 313 as intention information of the approver.

[0118] If it is determined that the biometric authentication has been successful and the intention information indicates a positive intention, the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is “approval.” If it is determined that the biometric authentication has been successful and the intention information indicates a negative intention, the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is “non-approval.”

[0119] If it is determined that the biometric authentication has failed, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to notify the user that the biometric authentication has failed. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to display a screen inquiring whether or not to perform biometric authentication again. If the biometric authentication is not performed again (i.e., if it is determined that the biometric authentication has failed), the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "not approved."

[0120] When the determination unit 313 determines that the response to the approval request is “approval,” the output unit 314 may transmit an approval result indicating “approval” to the server 20c via the communication device 330. In this case, the approval result may include payment information or may be linked to the payment information.

[0121] If the determination unit 313 determines that the response to the approval request is "not approved," the output unit 314 may transmit an approval result indicating "not approved" to the server 20c via the communication device 330.

[0122] (Technical Effect) According to the information processing system 6 of the seventh embodiment, even when two or more approvers are on board the vehicle 10, it is possible to appropriately identify one approver who will respond to one approval request and acquire the action of that one approver. Note that in the registration information database 321, payment information linked to one authentication ID may be different from payment information linked to other authentication IDs. Therefore, by switching the approver who will respond to the approval request, it is possible to switch the payment information (in other words, the payment method).

[0123] Eighth Embodiment An eighth embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Hereinafter, the eighth embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 5. Note that, with regard to the eighth embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first to seventh embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0124] In the registration information database 321 according to the eighth embodiment, multiple pieces of payment information may be linked to one authentication ID. In other words, a user of a service provided by the information processing system 5 can register multiple payment methods.

[0125] For example, when it is determined that the biometric authentication is successful, the determination unit 313 of the information processing device 300a may acquire payment information linked to the authentication ID of the approver. When two or more pieces of payment information are linked to the authentication ID of the approver, the notification unit 312 may control the output device 350 to display a screen for selecting payment information. In this case, the approver may select payment information (in other words, a payment method) via, for example, the input device 340 or by performing a predetermined gesture.

[0126] The determination unit 313 may determine the payment information selected by the approver based on input by the approver via the input device 340 or a predetermined gesture. In other words, the determination unit 313 may determine the payment information based on the result of biometric authentication and the behavior of the approver.

[0127] Thereafter, if it is determined that the response to the approval request is "approval," the output unit 314 may link the approval result indicating "approval" with the selected payment information and transmit them to the server 20c via the communication device 330.

[0128] (Technical effect) According to the information processing system 5 of the eighth embodiment, even when multiple pieces of payment information are linked to one authentication ID (in other words, when one approver has multiple payment methods), the payment information can be appropriately determined.

[0129] Ninth Embodiment A ninth embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Below, the ninth embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 5. Note that, with regard to the ninth embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first to eighth embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0130] As described in the third embodiment, the notification unit 312 may notify an approval request when the behavior of the vehicle 10 is a predetermined behavior. For example, assume that a person in the vehicle 10 operates the information processing system 300a to purchase a product sold at a drive-through store. Then, for example, assume that the behavior of the vehicle 10 is not a predetermined behavior, and therefore the first approval request for purchasing a product sold at one store and the second approval request for purchasing a product sold at another store are not notified.

[0131] When the behavior of the vehicle 10 becomes a predetermined behavior, the notification unit 312 may identify the store that the vehicle 10 will arrive at first out of the first store and the other stores, based on the respective positions of the vehicle 10, the first store, and the other stores, and the driving route of the vehicle 10. Then, the notification unit 312 may notify the approval request for the purchase of a product sold at the identified store, out of the first approval request and the second approval request, before the other approval requests. In other words, the notification unit 312 may determine the order in which to notify the approval requests based on, for example, the position of the vehicle 10, the positions of the stores, etc.

[0132] (Technical Effect) According to the information processing system 5 according to the ninth embodiment, the notification order of a plurality of approval requests can be appropriately determined.

[0133] Tenth Embodiment A tenth embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 10. Below, the tenth embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 7. Note that, for the tenth embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first to ninth embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0134] 10 , the information processing system 7 includes a vehicle 10 and a server 20c. The vehicle 10 includes an on-board camera 11, a display 12, and an information processing device 300c. The on-board camera 11 is a camera capable of capturing images of the interior of the vehicle 10 (particularly, of the approver). The information processing device 300c may be, for example, a mobile device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal. The information processing device 300c may also include a camera.

[0135] In the tenth embodiment, as in the third embodiment described above, it is assumed that one adult (e.g., a parent) and a minor (e.g., a child) are riding in the vehicle 10. The number of minors may be one or more. Information related to the adult (e.g., authentication ID, feature values, and payment information) is registered in the registration information database 321. The adult is operating the vehicle 10 as the driver. The following describes the operation of the information processing system 7 when the minor operates the information processing device 300c to acquire a product under such circumstances. Descriptions of the operation of the information processing system 7 that overlap with the operation of the information processing system 3 according to the third embodiment described above will be omitted as appropriate. Hereinafter, the "adult" will be referred to as the "approver" as appropriate.

[0136] The computing device 310 of the information processing device 300c that has received the service information via the communication device 330 may control the display 12 to display at least a portion of the service information. The minor may select a desired product from at least a portion of the service information displayed on the display 12 by operating the input device 340.

[0137] When a minor indicates an intention to acquire a desired product by operating input device 340 (for example, when the "Purchase" button is selected), notification unit 312 of computing device 310 may notify an approval request for acquiring the product. Notification unit 312 may notify the approval request by, for example, controlling display 12 so that screen 410 shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on display 12.

[0138] When the notification unit 312 notifies the approval request, the approver (here, an adult driver of the vehicle 10) may respond to the approval request by operating the input device 340. When, for example, "Start authentication" included in the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6 is selected by the approver's operation via the input device 340, the computing device 310 may control the in-vehicle camera 11 to capture an image of the approver. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire an image captured by the in-vehicle camera 11 as biometric information of the approver.

[0139] The authentication unit 315 may perform biometric authentication of the approver using the biometric information. The authentication unit 315 may compare features related to the biometric information with features registered in the registration information database 321. If a matching score indicating the degree of match between the features related to the biometric information and the registered features is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 315 may determine that the biometric authentication has been successful. On the other hand, if the matching score is less than the predetermined threshold, the authentication unit 315 may determine that the biometric authentication has failed.

[0140] If it is determined that the biometric authentication is successful, the notification unit 312 may control the display 12 to notify the user that the biometric authentication is successful. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the display 12 not to display the display element 420 shown in FIG. 6, for example.

[0141] If it is determined that the biometric authentication has failed, the notification unit 312 may control the display 12 to notify the user that the biometric authentication has failed. In this case, the notification unit 312 may control the display 12 to display a screen inquiring whether or not to perform biometric authentication again. If the biometric authentication is not performed again (i.e., if it is determined that the biometric authentication has failed), the determination unit 313 may determine that the response to the approval request is "not approved."

[0142] (Technical Effect) According to the information processing system 7 according to the tenth embodiment, similar to the first embodiment described above, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of fees that are not intended by the approver.

[0143] Eleventh Embodiment An eleventh embodiment of an information processing device, an information processing system, an information processing method, and a recording medium will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Hereinafter, the eleventh embodiment of the information processing device, the information processing system, the information processing method, and the recording medium will be described using an information processing system 5. Note that, for the eleventh embodiment, descriptions that overlap with the first to tenth embodiments will be omitted as appropriate.

[0144] In the eleventh embodiment, information (e.g., authentication ID, biometric information, etc.) relating to each of a plurality of persons who ride in the vehicle 10 and use the information processing device 300a may be registered in the registration information database 321. In particular, in the eleventh embodiment, information relating to the usage authority for the information processing device 300a may be linked to each authentication ID.

[0145] When the input device 340 of the information processing device 300a is operated, the notification unit 312 may notify a biometric authentication request by controlling the output device 350 so that a predetermined screen is displayed on the display 351. In this case, the camera 360 may capture an image of a person to generate an image of the person. The acquisition unit 311 may acquire the image as biometric information of the person (in other words, biometric information of a target of biometric authentication).

[0146] The authentication unit 315 may perform biometric authentication of a person using biometric information. When an authentication ID related to the person is identified as a result of the biometric authentication, the computing device 310 may acquire information related to usage authority associated with the identified authentication ID. The computing device 310 may impose restrictions on at least one of the functions and processes of the information processing device 300a based on the acquired information related to usage authority.

[0147] (Technical Effect) For example, information related to usage authority that allows use of all functions and all processes of the information processing device 300a may be linked to the authentication ID of the owner of the vehicle 10. For example, information related to usage authority that allows use of only some functions and some processes of the information processing device 300a may be linked to the authentication ID of the child of the owner of the vehicle 10. If the child is granted usage authority that does not allow the child to acquire products, for example, it is possible to prevent the owner of the vehicle 10 from incurring fees that are not intended by the owner of the vehicle 10.

[0148] <Supplementary Notes> The following supplementary notes are further disclosed regarding the above-described embodiment.

[0149] (Supplementary Note 1) An information processing device that is mounted on a vehicle and can acquire service information from outside the vehicle via a network, comprising: an acquisition means for acquiring biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by the service information; and an output means for outputting an approval result regarding the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

[0150] (Supplementary Note 2) The information processing device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the acquisition unit acquires the intention information based on a motion of the target.

[0151] (Supplementary Note 3) The information processing device according to Supplementary Note 2, wherein the target is a driver of the vehicle, and the action of the target includes an action of the target on at least a part of an operating unit of the vehicle.

[0152] (Supplementary Note 4) The information processing device according to Supplementary Note 2, wherein the motion of the target includes an eye gesture of the target.

[0153] (Supplementary Note 5) An information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 4, comprising: an identification means for identifying the target in the vehicle based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information; and an acquisition means for acquiring intention information indicating the intention of the identified target to acquire a product.

[0154] (Supplementary Note 6) The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 5, further comprising: a determination unit that determines a payment method for acquiring the product based on a result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and a movement of the target.

[0155] (Supplementary Note 7) The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Note 1 to Supplementary Note 6, further comprising: a notification means for notifying an approval request for acquisition of the product, wherein the notification means notifies the approval request when a behavior of the vehicle is a predetermined behavior.

[0156] (Supplementary Note 8) The information processing device described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 7, wherein the acquisition means acquires biometric information of the target, account information of an application, and the intention information, and the information processing device includes an authentication means that performs biometric authentication of the target using the biometric information, and the authentication means determines that the biometric authentication is successful when the account information of the target identified by the biometric authentication matches the account information of the application.

[0157] (Supplementary Note 9) The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 8, further comprising a communication means for transmitting the biometric information acquired by the acquisition means to another device that is different from the information processing device and that performs biometric authentication of the target using the acquired biometric information, and for receiving a result of the biometric authentication from the other device.

[0158] (Supplementary Note 10) An information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 9, comprising: an authentication means for performing biometric authentication of the target; and a storage means for storing registration information to be compared with biometric information acquired by the acquisition means in the biometric authentication, wherein the authentication means performs the biometric authentication by comparing the biometric information acquired by the acquisition means with the registration information.

[0159] (Supplementary Note 11) The information processing device described in Supplementary Note 7, wherein the notification means is capable of notifying a first approval request for acquisition of one product and a second approval request for acquisition of another product different from the one product, and when the behavior of the vehicle is the predetermined behavior, the notification means notifies one of the first approval request and the second approval request before the other of the first approval request and the second approval request based on the locations of one store related to the one product and another store related to the other product, and the driving route of the vehicle.

[0160] (Supplementary Note 12) The information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 11, wherein the information processing device is a portable device carried by the target.

[0161] (Supplementary Note 13) An information processing device according to any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 12, comprising an authentication means for performing biometric authentication of the target using biometric information acquired by the acquisition means, and the information processing device restricts at least one of functions and processing of the information processing device based on information related to the usage authority of the target identified by the biometric authentication.

[0162] (Supplementary Note 14) An information processing method that acquires biometric information of a subject in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and outputs an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

[0163] (Supplementary Note 15) The information processing method according to Supplementary Note 14, wherein the intention information is acquired based on a motion of the target.

[0164] (Supplementary Note 16) The information processing method according to Supplementary Note 15, wherein the target is a driver of the vehicle, and the action of the target includes a action of the target on at least a part of an operating unit of the vehicle.

[0165] (Supplementary Note 17) The information processing method according to Supplementary Note 15, wherein the target's movement includes an eye gesture of the target.

[0166] (Supplementary Note 18) An information processing method according to any one of Supplementary Note 14 to Supplementary Note 17, which identifies the target in the vehicle based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information, and acquires intention information indicating the intention of the identified target to acquire a product.

[0167] (Supplementary Note 19) The information processing method according to any one of Supplementary Note 14 to Supplementary Note 18, further comprising determining a payment method for acquiring the product based on a result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and a movement of the target.

[0168] (Supplementary Note 20) The information processing method according to any one of Supplementary Note 14 to Supplementary Note 19, wherein, when the behavior of the vehicle is a predetermined behavior, a request for approval to acquire the product is notified.

[0169] (Supplementary Note 21) An information processing method described in any one of Supplementary Notes 14 to 20, comprising: acquiring biometric information of the target, account information of an application, and the intention information; performing biometric authentication of the target using the biometric information; and determining that the biometric authentication is successful if the account information of the target identified by the biometric authentication matches the account information of the application.

[0170] (Supplementary Note 22) An information processing method according to any one of Supplementary Notes 14 to 21, comprising transmitting biometric information acquired in an information processing device to another device that is different from the information processing device and that performs biometric authentication of the target using the acquired biometric information, and receiving a result of the biometric authentication from the other device.

[0171] (Supplementary Note 23) The information processing method according to any one of Supplementary Notes 14 to 22, wherein the acquired biometric information is compared with registered information to perform biometric authentication of the target.

[0172] (Supplementary Note 24) An information processing method as described in Supplementary Note 20, in which, when the behavior of the vehicle is the predetermined behavior, one of a first approval request for acquisition of the one product and a second approval request for acquisition of the other product is notified before the other of the first approval request and the second approval request, based on the locations of one store related to one product and other stores related to other products different from the one product, and the driving route of the vehicle.

[0173] (Supplementary Note 25) An information processing method described in any one of Supplementary Note 14 to Supplementary Note 24, which performs biometric authentication of the target using the acquired biometric information, and restricts at least one of functions and processing of an information processing device based on information related to the usage authority of the target identified by the biometric authentication.

[0174] (Supplementary Note 26) A recording medium having recorded thereon a computer program for causing a computer to execute an information processing method, which acquires biometric information of a subject in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and outputs an approval result for the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

[0175] (Supplementary Note 27) An information processing system comprising: a receiving means for receiving from the vehicle an approval result for acquiring the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product; and a control means for making the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

[0176] (Supplementary Note 28) An information processing method comprising: receiving from the vehicle an approval result for acquisition of a product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product; and making the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

[0177] (Supplementary Note 29) A recording medium having recorded thereon a computer program for causing a computer to execute an information processing method, which includes receiving from the vehicle an approval result for acquisition of a product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product, and making the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

[0178] This disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but may be modified as appropriate within the scope of the claims and the gist or idea of ​​the invention as can be read from the entire specification, and information processing devices, information processing systems, information processing methods, and recording media that involve such modifications are also included in the technical scope of this disclosure.

[0179] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Information processing system 10 Vehicle 20, 20a, 20b, 20c Server 100, 300, 300a, 300b, 300c Information processing device

Claims

1. An information processing device mounted on a vehicle and capable of acquiring service information from outside the vehicle via a network, comprising: an acquisition means for acquiring biometric information of a subject riding in the vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated in the service information; and an output means for outputting an approval result regarding the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

2. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the acquisition unit acquires the intention information based on a motion of the target.

3. The information processing device according to claim 2, wherein the target is a driver of the vehicle, and the action of the target includes a action of the target with respect to at least a part of an operating unit of the vehicle.

4. The information processing device according to claim 2, wherein the target's movements include eye gestures of the target.

5. The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising: an identification means for identifying the target in the vehicle based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information; and an acquisition means for acquiring intention information indicating the intention of the identified target regarding the acquisition of a product.

6. The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a determination means for determining a payment method for acquiring the product based on a result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the target's movement.

7. The information processing device according to claim 1, further comprising a notification means for notifying an approval request for acquisition of the product, wherein the notification means notifies the approval request when the behavior of the vehicle is a predetermined behavior.

8. The information processing device of claim 1, wherein the acquisition means acquires biometric information of the target, account information of an application, and the intention information, and the authentication means performs biometric authentication of the target using the biometric information, and the authentication means determines that the biometric authentication is successful when the account information of the target identified by the biometric authentication matches the account information of the application.

9. An information processing device as described in claim 1, further comprising a communication means for transmitting the biometric information acquired by the acquisition means to another device that is different from the information processing device and performs biometric authentication of the target using the acquired biometric information, and for receiving the result of the biometric authentication from the other device.

10. An information processing device as described in claim 1, comprising: an authentication means for performing biometric authentication of the target; and a storage means for storing registration information to be compared with the biometric information acquired by the acquisition means in the biometric authentication, wherein the authentication means performs the biometric authentication by comparing the biometric information acquired by the acquisition means with the registration information.

11. The information processing device according to claim 7, wherein the notification means is capable of notifying a first approval request for acquisition of one product and a second approval request for acquisition of another product different from the one product, and when the behavior of the vehicle is the specified behavior, the notification means notifies one of the first approval request and the second approval request before the other of the first approval request and the second approval request based on the locations of one store related to the one product and the other store related to the other product, and the driving route of the vehicle.

12. The information processing device according to claim 1, wherein the information processing device is a portable device carried by the subject.

13. An information processing device as described in claim 1, further comprising an authentication means for performing biometric authentication of the target using biometric information acquired by the acquisition means, and the information processing device restricts at least one of the functions and processing of the information processing device based on information related to the usage authority of the target identified by the biometric authentication.

14. An information processing method which acquires biometric information of a subject riding in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire a product indicated by service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and outputs an approval result regarding the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

15. A recording medium having recorded thereon a computer program for causing a computer to execute an information processing method, which acquires biometric information of a subject in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention regarding acquisition of a product indicated by service information from outside the vehicle via a network, and outputs an approval result regarding the acquisition of the product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information and the intention information.

16. An information processing system comprising: a receiving means for receiving from the vehicle an approval result for the acquisition of a product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product; and a control means for making the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

17. An information processing method comprising: receiving from the vehicle an approval result for the acquisition of a product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product; and making the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

18. A recording medium having a computer program recorded thereon for causing a computer to execute an information processing method, which includes receiving from the vehicle an approval result for the acquisition of a product based on the result of biometric authentication using the biometric information of a subject riding in a vehicle and intention information indicating the subject's intention to acquire the product, and making the product available in the vehicle based on the approval result.

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