JP2001084062A - Expansion device and information processing device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] The present invention relates to an extension device provided in an information processing apparatus, and an object of the invention is to improve portability. An external shape is a shape to be inserted into an expansion bay (24) of a computer main body (21). The housing 52 includes a housing 52, a tray 53 movably provided on the housing 52, and a fingerprint reading unit 54 housed in the tray 53. The notebook personal computer 20 is inserted into and mounted in the expansion bay 24 and is carried together with the notebook personal computer 20. The tray 53 moves, and the fingerprint reading unit 54 comes out of the notebook personal computer 20 so that the fingerprint can be read. The notebook personal computer 20 is started only when the read fingerprint is confirmed to be the person's own, and the notebook personal computer 20 is not started otherwise.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to an extension device and an information processing device. Recent advances in computerization of information and the development of open networks have led to the development of information infrastructure, and networking within the company and the Internet have become widespread. Accordingly, opportunities to use portable information processing apparatuses such as notebook personal computers, laptop computers, and portable terminals, and stationary information processing apparatuses such as desktop personal computers have been increasing. Accordingly, security for preventing information in the information processing apparatus from leaking to others has become important.

Conventionally, in order to confirm that a person who uses an information processing apparatus is the owner (person) of the information processing apparatus,
I was using a password. However, memorizing the password, key input of the password, and the like are burdens on the person. Also, the password may be leaked to others. Therefore, as an alternative to the password, a device that uses a fingerprint, which is one of the biological information (Biometrics) possessed only by the user, to confirm the user's identity is used.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 1A shows a card type fingerprint authentication device 1 commercialized by Fuji Denso Co., Ltd. first.
(B) shows a state in which the card type fingerprint authentication device 1 is attached to the notebook personal computer 10. The card-type fingerprint authentication device 1 includes a fingerprint authentication device main body 2 for reading a fingerprint and a PCMCIA (Personal C
omputer Memory Card International Association) card 3. As shown in FIG. 1B, the card type fingerprint authentication device 1 is used in a state where a PCMCIA card 3 is inserted into a PCMCIA card slot 11 on a side surface of a notebook personal computer 10, and the fingerprint authentication device main body 2 is a notebook type personal computer. It protrudes outward from the side of the personal computer 10.

[0004]

Since the fingerprint authentication device main body 2 protrudes outward from the side of the notebook personal computer 10 and becomes an obstacle, when the notebook personal computer 10 is taken out of the office and carried,
The card type fingerprint authentication device 1 is detached from the notebook type personal computer 10 and
It was inconvenient to carry it separately from 0.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an extension device and an information processing device which solve the above-mentioned problems and improve portability.

[0006]

The invention according to claim 1 (or appendix 1) is an invention of an extension device which can be attached to and detached from an accommodating portion provided in an information processing apparatus, and a fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint. And a moving unit that moves the fingerprint reading unit out of the expansion device so as to be able to read the fingerprint from a state housed in the expansion device. The invention of claim 2 (or supplementary note 2)
In the invention of claim 1 (or supplementary note 1), preferably, it is detachably attached to the accommodating portion for detachably attaching an extension device selected from a plurality of types of extension devices. The invention of claim 3 (or supplementary note 3) is the invention of claim 1 (or supplementary note 1), which is preferably an invention that can be attached to and detached from a housing provided in a portable information processing device. The invention according to claim 4 (or supplementary note 4) is an invention of an information processing apparatus, wherein an accommodation unit for detachably accommodating an extension device, a fingerprint reading unit for reading a fingerprint, and the fingerprint reading unit are extended. The present invention has an extension device that includes a moving unit that moves out of the state of being housed inside the device so that fingerprints can be read out, and that can be housed in the housing part. Claim 5
The invention of (or supplementary note 5) relates to claim 4 (or supplementary note 4).
Preferably, the information processing device is a portable information processing device. According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the information processing apparatus according to the fourth aspect preferably performs the fingerprint collation using the data read by the fingerprint reading means. It is an invention having a part. Further, the present invention relates to the following supplementary notes 7 to 31.
Is also provided. The invention of Supplementary Note 7 is configured to have a structure to be attached to an expansion bay of the information processing device and to have a security function. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

[0007] The invention of Supplementary Note 8 is configured to have a structure to be attached to an expansion bay of the information processing apparatus and to have a fingerprint reading function. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

[0008] The invention of Appendix 9 has a structure attached to the expansion bay of the information processing apparatus and has a fingerprint reading means having a fingerprint reading function, and is capable of reading a fingerprint from a state in which the fingerprint reading means is housed therein. And a moving means for protruding outside. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried together with the information processing device,
The portability is good without protruding outside the information processing device. In addition, since the fingerprint reading means protrudes outward by the moving means to make the fingerprint readable, the state in which the fingerprint can be read can be easily formed, and the usability is good.

The invention of Supplementary Note 10 is the invention of Supplementary Note 9, wherein the fingerprint reading means is a fingerprint reading unit which is detachable from the moving means. The fingerprint reading unit can be used even if it is detached from the moving means. The invention of Supplementary Note 11 is characterized in that, in the invention of Supplementary Note 10, the fingerprint reading unit is electrically connected to the information processing apparatus by a cable in a state where the fingerprint reading unit is detached from the moving means.

Since the fingerprint reading unit can be used by connecting it with a cable in a state where it is detached from the tray, when the information processing apparatus is used on its own desk, the fingerprint reading means is processed every time the use is started. There is no need to perform an operation to protrude from the device, and it is convenient. The invention according to Supplementary Note 12 is characterized in that, in the invention according to Supplementary Note 9, the fingerprint reading unit is provided on a lower surface with a left-side arrangement connector used when attached to an extension device attached to the left side of the information processing device; And a right-side arrangement connector used when attached to an expansion device attached to the device.

The fingerprint reading unit can be applied to a case where an extension device to be attached to the right side of the information processing device appears in the future. The invention of Supplementary Note 13 is the fingerprint reading unit according to the invention of Supplementary Note 9, wherein the fingerprint reading unit has a configuration in which a cable having a connector extends at a tip end and is detachable from the moving unit. , When arranged on the moving means,
The cable is electrically connected to the connector of the expansion device by the cable, and is connected to the information processing device by the cable when detached from the moving means.

Since the fingerprint reading unit can be used by connecting it with a cable in a state where it is detached from the moving means, when using the information processing device on its own desk, the fingerprint reading means is protruded each time the use is started. There is no need to perform an operation to make it easy to use. Since the cable extends from the fingerprint reading unit, it is not necessary to store the cable as a fixture, which is convenient.

The invention of Supplementary Note 14 is the invention of Supplementary Note 9, wherein the fingerprint reading means is a fingerprint reading unit having a housing and removable from the tray so that the moving means protrudes outside. Operating means for operating, the operating means for causing the moving means to protrude to a position where the fingerprint reading unit goes out of the information processing apparatus and is in a fingerprint readable state, and the moving means And to make the whole of the fingerprint reading unit protrude to the position outside the information processing apparatus.

By operating the operating means, the entire fingerprint reading unit is brought out of the information processing apparatus, so that the operation of removing the fingerprint reading unit from the moving means can be easily performed. The invention according to Appendix 15 has a structure that has a structure that can be attached to the expansion bay of the information processing apparatus, and has a fingerprint authentication function of reading a fingerprint and comparing the fingerprint with a registered fingerprint.

[0015] By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus is carried integrally with the information processing apparatus and does not protrude outside the information processing apparatus, so that portability is good. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable. The invention of Supplementary Note 16 provides a fingerprint authentication unit having a structure attached to an expansion bay of the information processing apparatus and having a fingerprint authentication function, and a fingerprint authentication unit capable of performing fingerprint authentication from a state in which the fingerprint authentication unit is housed. And a moving means for protruding outside.

By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing apparatus, the information processing apparatus is carried integrally with the information processing apparatus, and does not protrude outside the information processing apparatus, so that portability is good. In addition, since the fingerprint authentication means is moved by the moving means and protrudes outside to make the fingerprint readable,
It is easy to create a state where fingerprints can be read, and it is easy to use.

The invention of Supplementary Note 17 is characterized in that, in the invention of Supplementary Note 16, the fingerprint authentication stage is a fingerprint authentication unit which is removable from the moving means. Even if the fingerprint authentication unit is removed from the transportation,
It can be used. In an eighteenth aspect based on the seventeenth aspect, the fingerprint authentication unit is electrically connected to the information processing apparatus by a cable in a state where the fingerprint authentication unit is detached from the moving means.

Since the fingerprint authentication unit can be used by detaching it from the tray and connecting it with a cable, when the information processing apparatus is used on one's desk, fingerprint authentication is performed each time the use is started. There is no need to perform an operation to protrude more, and the usability is good. The invention according to Supplementary Note 19 is the invention according to Supplementary Note 16, wherein the fingerprint authentication unit is provided on a lower surface with a left-side arrangement connector used when attached to an extension device attached to the left side of the information processing device; And a right-side arrangement connector used when attached to an expansion device attached to the device.

The fingerprint authentication unit can be applied to the case where an extension device to be mounted on the right side of the information processing device appears in the future. The invention according to Supplementary Note 20 is the fingerprint authentication unit according to Supplementary Note 21, wherein the fingerprint authentication unit is a fingerprint authentication unit having a configuration in which a cable having a connector at an end thereof extends and is detachable from the moving unit. ,
When arranged on the moving means, it is electrically connected to the connector of the expansion device by the cable,
When detached from the moving means, the cable is connected to the information processing apparatus by the cable.

Since the fingerprint authentication unit can be used by connecting it with a cable in a state where it is detached from the moving means, when the information processing apparatus is used on its own desk, the fingerprint reading means is protruded each time the use is started. There is no need to perform an operation to make it easy to use. Since the cable extends from the fingerprint reading unit, it is not necessary to store the cable as a fixture, which is convenient.

The invention of Supplementary Note 21 is the invention according to Supplementary Note 16, wherein the fingerprint authentication unit is a fingerprint authentication unit having a configuration detachable from the moving unit, and an operating unit for operating the moving unit so as to protrude outside. Operation means for causing the moving means to protrude to a position where the fingerprint authentication unit goes out of the information processing apparatus to be in a fingerprint authentication enabled state, and protrudes the moving means to the outside. Then, the entire fingerprint authentication unit can be protruded outside to a position outside the information processing apparatus.

By operating the operating means, the entire fingerprint authentication unit is brought out of the information processing apparatus, so that the work of removing the fingerprint authentication unit from the moving means can be easily performed. The invention according to attachment 22 is substantially box-shaped, has a connector, and has a fingerprint reading function.

It can be attached to the expansion device or used independently. The invention according to Supplementary Note 23 is configured to have a substantially box shape, extend a cable having a connector at the tip, and have a fingerprint reading function. It can be attached to the expansion device or used independently. There is no need to prepare cables for independent use.

The invention according to Appendix 24 is substantially box-shaped, has a connector, and has a fingerprint authentication function. It can be attached to the expansion device or used independently. The invention according to Supplementary Note 25 is configured to have a substantially box shape, extend a cable having a connector at the tip, and have a fingerprint authentication function.

It can be mounted on the expansion device or used independently. There is no need to prepare cables for independent use. The invention according to Supplementary Note 26 is configured to have a structure to be attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device and to have a fingerprint reading function. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

The invention of Supplementary Note 27 is configured to have a structure to be attached to the extension bay of the information processing apparatus, and to have a fingerprint reading function on a side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable. In addition, since the fingerprint reading function is provided on the side surface that is exposed when attached to the extension bay, the fingerprint reading function can be easily approached while attached to the extension bay, and the usability is good.

The invention according to the supplementary note 28 has a structure which is attached to an expansion bay of an information processing apparatus and has an ID card reading section. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

The invention according to appendix 29 has a structure in which the ID card reading section is provided on a side surface exposed in a state where the ID card is attached to the expansion bay of the information processing apparatus, wherein the ID card reading section is provided. is there. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable. In addition, since the ID card reading unit is provided on the side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay, the ID card reading unit is attached to the extension bay.
It is easy to approach the card reading unit and easy to use.

The invention according to Supplementary Note 30 has a structure in which it is attached to an expansion bay of the information processing apparatus and has a password input unit. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

The invention of Supplementary Note 31 is configured such that it has a structure that can be attached to an expansion bay of an information processing apparatus, and has a password input unit on a side surface exposed while being attached to the expansion bay. . By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable. Since the password input section is on the side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay, it is easy to access the password input section when attached to the extension bay, and the device is easy to use.

[0031]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First, the relationship between the extended fingerprint reading and extending device 50 according to the first embodiment of the present invention and another extending device (such as the floppy (registered trademark) disk device 30), and the extended fingerprint reading device will be described. The relationship between 50 and the notebook personal computer 20 as the information processing device will be schematically described.

In the embodiments of the present invention, a notebook personal computer is referred to for convenience, but this embodiment includes an information processing device called a portable terminal, a portable information processing device, or the like. The term computer is meant to include a device having some processor, a device for performing some information processing, a device for performing an action (data storage, communication) related to some information processing, and the like.

In FIG. 2, the notebook personal computer 20 comprises a computer main body 21 and a liquid crystal display 27 which can be opened and closed. X1 and X2 are width directions of the notebook personal computer 20, Y1 and Y2 are depth directions, Z
1, 1 is a height (thickness) direction. The computer main body 21 has a keyboard unit 22 on the upper surface, and a CPU inside.
23, and an expansion bay 24 is formed on the bottom surface side as a housing. The extension bay 24 is formed in a half of the computer main body 21 in the X2 direction side, and has an opening 26 in a left side surface 25 of the computer main body 21.

This notebook personal computer 20
In connection with the above, extended floppy disk device 30, extended CD-ROM device 40, extended fingerprint reading devices 50 and 50A according to the first to fourth embodiments of the present invention as extended devices.
50B, 50C, and 50D, the extended fingerprint authentication device 80 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and the extended I according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
A C card type authentication device 90, an extended magnetic card type authentication device 100 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention, and an extended password type authentication device 110 according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention are provided.

These devices 30, 40, 50, 50A,
50B, 50C, 50D, 80, 90, 100, 110
Has a flat shape such that it is inserted into the expansion bay 24 through the opening 26 and mounted, and is inserted in the insertion direction (X
The same connector 31, 41, 5 at the same location at the tip of 1)
1, 81, 91, 101, and 111. The extended floppy disk drive 30 has a turntable 32 inside.
And a magnetic head device 33 and the like, and an insertion port 34 at the end in the X2 direction. The CD-ROM device 40 has a configuration in which a drawer unit 44 in which a turntable 42 and an optical head device 43 are incorporated is provided inside.

When the notebook personal computer 20 is to be provided with an expansion mode having a floppy disk device, the expansion floppy disk device 30 is connected to the expansion bay 24.
Insert and implement inside. The floppy disk 35 is mounted in the floppy disk device 30 through the insertion port 34. Notebook personal computer 20 extended CD
-If the extension mode is provided with a ROM device, the extension C
The D-ROM device 40 is inserted into the extension bay 24 and mounted. The information is read from the CD-ROM 45 by pulling out the drawer unit 44, placing it on the turntable 42, and pushing the drawer unit 44.

The other devices 50, 50A, 50B, 50C,
50D, 80, 90, 100, and 110 are mounted and used in the expansion bay 24 in substantially the same manner as the devices 30 and 40 when the notebook personal computer 20 is taken out of the office. The expansion bay 24 is
May be referred to in various terms, bay, expansion bay slot, multi-bay, multi-purpose bay (multipurpose bay)
Sometimes called.

[First Embodiment] Next, an extended fingerprint reading device 50 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, and 5, the extended fingerprint reader 50 generally includes a housing 52, and a tray 53 provided on the housing 52 so as to be movable in the X1 and X2 directions.
Fingerprint reading unit 54 stored in tray 53
And a cover 55 fixed around the housing 52 to cover the tray 53.

The housing 52 has a substantially box shape, and a connector 51 is mounted on the rear side. The housing 52 is provided with an operation button mechanism 52-1 and a damper 52-2. The tray 53 is guided by the two guide rails 52-3 and 52-4 on the housing 52, and
It is movable in two directions, and protrudes in two stages from the X2 direction end of the housing 52 as described later. Tray 53
At the end on the X2 direction side, there is provided a box-shaped fingerprint reading unit housing 53-1 having a size corresponding to the fingerprint reading unit 54. The printed circuit board 53-2 is provided in the fingerprint reading unit housing 53-1.
The connector 53-3 mounted above is provided. The printed circuit board 53-2 and the connector 51 are connected by a flexible cable 53-4 having a sufficient length. At the end of the tray 53 in the Y2 direction,
A rack 53-5 is formed extending in the 1-X2 direction. Also, on the Z1 direction side of the end of the tray 53 in the Y2 direction,
The first locking portion 53-is provided at a different position in the X1-X2 direction.
6, a second locking portion 53-7 and a third locking portion 53-8 are formed.

The rack 53-5 is the gear 5 of the damper 52-2.
2-2a. Operation button mechanism 52-1
Has selectively locked the first locking portion 53-6, the second locking portion 53-7, and the third locking portion 53-8, and has been locked up to the pressing operation. This is a configuration in which the lock on the first lock portion 53-6 and the like is released. Operation button mechanism 52-
1 and each of the locking portions 53-6, 53-7, 53-8, the first locking portion 53-6 has an operation button mechanism 52-1.
Is locked as shown in FIG.
Are housed in the housing 52, and when the second locking portion 53-7 is locked with the operation button mechanism 52-1 as shown in FIG.
When the third locking portion 53-8 is locked with the operation button mechanism 52-1 when the portion up to the opening 54-2a of the fingerprint reading unit 54 is locked with the operation button mechanism 52-1 as shown in FIG. The whole is defined so as to protrude out of the housing 52.

FIG. 6 shows the fingerprint reading unit 54.
As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B and FIGS. 7A to 7C, the inside of a small box 54-4 formed by combining the upper half 54-2 and the lower half 54-3 is statically mounted on the upper surface. A printed circuit board 5 on which a capacitance-type fingerprint sensor 54-5 is mounted, and a left-side connector 54-6, a right-side connector 54-7, and a cable connection 54-8 are mounted on the lower surface.
4-9 is incorporated. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 54-5 includes an opening 54-2a of the upper half 54-2.
The shutter 54-1 is normally covered by the shutter 54-1 and is exposed when the shutter 54-1 is slid in the Y1 direction and opened. The shutter 54-1 has an upper half 54.
-2, and is automatically closed by a spring 54-1a.

The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 54-5 is, for example, an FPS100 Solid-State Fingerprid manufactured by Veridicom.
nt Sensor. The connectors 54-6, 54-
7, 54-8, are located on a line 54-9 extending in the Y1-Y2 direction through the center O of the fingerprint reading unit main body 54, as shown in FIG. 7C. Connector 54-6
And the connector 54-7 are the same, are located symmetrically with respect to the center O, and are exposed to the openings 54-3b and 54-3c of the bottom plate 54-3a of the lower half 54-3. The connector 54-8 is located on the rear surface 54-10 side of the fingerprint reading unit 54, and is exposed to the opening 54-3e of the side plate 54-3d of the lower half 54-3.

In the extended fingerprint reading apparatus 50, the fingerprint reading unit 54 is accommodated in the fingerprint reading unit accommodating portion 53-1 by connecting the connector 54-6 for the left arrangement thereof to the connector 53-3. The fingerprint reading unit 54 is moved to the maximum in the X1 direction, and is in a state where the fingerprint reading unit 54 is housed inside the extended fingerprint reading device 50. The tray 53 is urged in the X2 direction by the extended coil spring 54-11, and the operation button mechanism 5
2-1 locks the first locking portion 53-6 to restrict movement in the X2 direction. Fingerprint reading unit 54
Is housed in the housing unit 53-1 so as to be removable from the fingerprint reading unit housing unit 53-1.

Next, the relationship between the fingerprint reading unit 54 and the notebook personal computer 20 will be described. As shown in FIG. 8, the fingerprint reading unit 54
It has a fingerprint input unit 60. The notebook personal computer 20 registers a control unit 61, a fingerprint feature extraction unit 62 that extracts fingerprint features from image data supplied from the fingerprint input unit 60, and fingerprint data of the index finger of the left hand of the user. A fingerprint registration unit 63 and a fingerprint collation unit 64 for collating the fingerprint data from the fingerprint feature extraction unit 62 with the fingerprint data of the fingerprint registration unit 63. That is, the fingerprint reading unit 54 performs only the reading of the fingerprint and performs an operation of determining whether or not the notebook personal computer 20 is the person.

Next, the use of the extended fingerprint reader 50 will be described. (1) When the notebook personal computer 20 is taken out of the office When the notebook personal computer 20 is taken out of the office, the extended fingerprint reader 50 is inserted into the extension bay 24 of the computer main body 21. , Connector 51
Is connected to a connector at the back of the extension bay 24 and mounted.

Thus, the extended fingerprint reading device 50
Fits within the outer shape of the computer main body 21, and the fingerprint reading unit 54
And become one. Therefore, it is sufficient to carry the notebook personal computer 20, and there is no need to carry the fingerprint reading unit 54 separately. Therefore, it has better portability than the conventional case where the card-type fingerprint authentication device 1 is carried separately from the notebook personal computer 10 as shown in FIG.

Since the extended fingerprint reading device 50 is mounted in the extension bay 24 of the computer main body 21, the fingerprint reading unit 54 is connected to the connector 53-.
3. It is electrically connected to the CPU 61 in the computer main body 21 via the flexible cable 53-4 and the connector 51. (2) Laptop personal computer 2 outside the office
In the case of operating the “0” When operating the notebook personal computer 20 outside the office, first, the operation button mechanism 52-1 is temporarily pressed.

As a result, the locking with respect to the first locking portion 53-6 is released, and the tray 53 is moved to the coil spring 54-.
11 to move in the X2 direction,
Protrude from the side of 1. The tray 53 is moved and stopped until the next second locking portion 53-7 is locked by the operation button mechanism 52-1. As a result, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the fingerprint reading unit 54
-2a is out of the expansion bay 24, that is, the shutter 54-1 can be opened.

Next, the shutter 54-
1 is pushed in the Y1 direction, the shutter 54-1 is slid in the Y1 direction to open, and the index finger is lightly pressed against the upper surface of the capacitive fingerprint sensor 54-5. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 54-5 reads the fingerprint of the index finger. The read fingerprint data is sent to the computer main body 21 via the connector 53-3, the flexible cable 53-4, and the connector 51, where the fingerprint features are extracted and registered as the extracted fingerprint features. The data is compared with the fingerprint data of the user, and it is determined whether or not the user is the user.

When it is determined that the user is the person, the notebook personal computer 20 is started. If it is determined that the user is not the user, the notebook personal computer 20 is not started even if the start operation is performed. In addition, although the OS is started, the OS may not be started. This ensures security. In addition,
After the notebook personal computer 20 is started, the tray 53 is pushed in the X1 direction, and the fingerprint reading unit 54 is stored in the notebook personal computer 20 so as not to be in the way.

Note that the forefinger of the left hand is used to release the shutter 54-1.
When the opening operation is performed by pressing, the portion of the fingerprint reading unit 54 on the X1 direction side from the opening 54-2a is covered with the cover 55, so that there is no inconvenience that the fingerprint reading unit 54 comes out of the fingerprint reading unit housing portion 53-1. (3) When the notebook personal computer 20 is operated on the person's desk in the office When the notebook personal computer 20 is used on the person's desk, the notebook personal computer 20 is used.
It is troublesome to perform the operation of protruding the fingerprint reading unit 54 partially as described above every time the user wants to start. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, the fingerprint reading unit 54 is taken out.

With the extended fingerprint reader 50 mounted in the extension bay 24 of the notebook personal computer 20, or with the extended fingerprint reader 50 pulled out from the extension bay 24 of the notebook personal computer 20, The operation button mechanism 52-1 is temporarily pressed once to reach the state shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, and thereafter, the operation button mechanism 52-1 is temporarily pressed again. With this operation, the lock on the second lock portion 53-7 is released, and the tray 53 is further moved in the X2 direction by the coil spring 54-11, further protruding from the side surface of the computer main body 21, and No. 3 is moved and stopped until the locking portion 53-8 is locked by the operation button mechanism 52-1. As a result, the state shown in FIG. 11 is obtained, and the entire fingerprint reading unit 54 is out of the extension bay 24, that is,
The fingerprint reading unit 54 is ready to be detached from the storage section 53-1.

In this state, the fingerprint reading unit 54 is removed from the housing 53-1 and the tray 53 is pushed in the X1 direction and housed in the housing 52. When the fingerprint reading unit 54 is pulled up in the Z1 direction, the connector 54-6 is detached from the connector 53-3, and the fingerprint reading unit 54 is detached from the housing 53-1.

Next, as shown in FIG. 12, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) which is a general-purpose interface is provided at one end.
s) Using a cord 72 having a connector 70 and a connector 71 at the other end, connecting the connector 71 to the connector 54-8 of the fingerprint reading unit 54, and connecting the USB connector 70 to the connector on the back side of the computer main body 21 Connecting. The fingerprint reading unit 54 is used in this state.

Here, on the lower surface of the fingerprint reading unit 54, in addition to the connector 54-6, the right-side connector 54-
The reason why 7 is provided will be described. The right side connector 54-7 connects the expansion bay to the computer main body 21.
Is formed in the half of the X1 direction side, and the extended fingerprint reading device is inserted and mounted therein, so that the fingerprint reading unit protrudes from the right side of the computer main body 21. This is to make 54 available. In this case, the fingerprint reading unit 54 is connected by the right side connector 54-7.

[Second Embodiment] FIG. 13 shows an extended fingerprint reader 50A according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The extended fingerprint reader 50A is substantially the same in structure as the extended fingerprint reader 50 of FIG. 4, and has a fingerprint reader 54A instead of the fingerprint reader 54.

Referring to FIG. 14 in comparison with FIG. 8, the fingerprint reading unit 54A has a fingerprint feature extracting unit 62 in addition to the fingerprint input unit 60. The notebook personal computer 20A includes a control unit 61, a fingerprint registration unit 63,
A fingerprint matching unit 64. Fingerprint reading unit 54
A reads a fingerprint and extracts a feature of the fingerprint from the read fingerprint data. Fingerprint reading data is sent from the fingerprint reading unit 54A, and an operation is performed to determine whether or not the notebook personal computer 20A is the person.

[Third Embodiment] FIG. 15 shows an extended fingerprint recognition device 50B according to a third embodiment of the present invention. The extended fingerprint recognition device 50B is structurally substantially the same as the extended fingerprint reading device 50 of FIG.
And a fingerprint recognition unit 54B.

Referring to FIG. 16 in comparison with FIG. 8, the fingerprint recognizing device 54B includes a fingerprint feature extracting unit 62, a fingerprint registering unit 63, and a fingerprint collating unit 64 in addition to the fingerprint input unit 60. Have. The fingerprint recognition device 54B itself reads the fingerprint, extracts the characteristics of the fingerprint from the read fingerprint data, checks the extracted fingerprint characteristics with the registered fingerprint data, and determines whether or not the user is the principal. Perform The data of this determination is sent to the control unit 61 of the notebook personal computer 20B.

Fourth Embodiment FIGS. 17 and 18 show an extended fingerprint reader 50C according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The extended fingerprint reader 50C is substantially the same as the extended fingerprint reader 50 of FIG. 4 in structure, and has a fingerprint reader 54C instead of the fingerprint reader 54. 17 and 18, the portions corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals with the suffix “C”, and description thereof is omitted.

The fingerprint reading unit 54C is similar to that shown in FIG.
(A) and (B), as shown in FIG.
-9 is extended, and the tip of this cable 54C-9 is
This is a configuration having the SB connector 54C-10. The fingerprint reading unit 54C does not have the connectors 54-6, 54-7, 54-8 shown in FIG. The cover 55C has a configuration that can be easily opened and closed. The fingerprint reading unit 54C is housed in the fingerprint reading unit housing 53C-1 of the tray 53C. Cable 5
4C-9 is a tray 53C bent in a zigzag shape.
Inside. A printed circuit board 54C-13 is provided at the back of the housing 52C.
The connector 54C-12 is fixed on -13. The connector 54C-12 is electrically connected to the connector 51C via the printed circuit board 54C-13. The USB connector 54C-10 at the end of the cable 54C-9 is connected to the connector 54C-12.

The extended fingerprint reader 50C is used similarly to the extended fingerprint reader 50 of FIG. When the notebook personal computer 20C is taken out of the office, the extended fingerprint reader 50C is inserted into the extension bay 24C of the computer main body 21C and mounted. The extended fingerprint reader 50C is carried integrally with the computer main body 21C.

When operating the notebook personal computer 20C outside the office, the operation button mechanism 52-
20, the fingerprint reading unit 54C is partially pushed out of the extension bay 24 as shown in FIG. 20, and the finger of the forefinger of the left hand is read by the capacitive fingerprint sensor 54C-5. Let When operating the notebook personal computer 20C on his / her desk, the extended fingerprint reader 50C is pulled out from the extension bay 24C of the notebook personal computer 20C, and the cover 55 is opened.
Open C and connect USB connector 54C-10 to connector 54.
Pull out from C-12, and remove the fingerprint reading unit 54C from the tray 53C. Thereafter, as shown in FIG.
The B connector 54C-10 is connected to the connector on the back side of the computer main body 21C. Fingerprint reading unit 54
C is used in this state.

Since the fingerprint reading unit 54C has a configuration having a cable 54C-9, that is, a configuration with a cable, there is no need to separately prepare a cable as a fixture, and it is necessary to store the cable as a fixture. Not convenient. FIG. 1 shows the relationship between the fingerprint reading unit 54C and the notebook personal computer 20.
4 or the relationship shown in FIG. In the case of the relationship shown in FIG. 16, the fingerprint reading unit 54C functions as a fingerprint authentication unit.

[Fifth Embodiment] FIG. 22 shows an extended fingerprint reader 80 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The extended fingerprint reader 80 has external dimensions corresponding to the extension bay 24D of the notebook personal computer 20D.
The extended fingerprint reader 80 is provided with a capacitance type fingerprint sensor 83 on the side surface 82 side. The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 83 is usually covered with a shutter 84. Side 82
Is a surface exposed on the left side surface 25D side of the computer main body 21D in a state of being mounted in the expansion bay 24D.

The extended fingerprint reader 80 is used by being inserted into the extension bay 24 of the notebook personal computer 20 and mounted thereon. Therefore, the extended fingerprint reader 80 has good portability. The fingerprint reader 80 and the notebook personal computer 20 have the relationship shown in FIG. To operate the notebook personal computer 20D, the shutter 84 is pushed in the Y1 direction with the left forefinger, the shutter 84 is slid open, and the forefinger is lightly pressed against the upper surface of the capacitive fingerprint sensor 83.

The capacitance type fingerprint sensor 84 reads the fingerprint of the index finger. The read fingerprint data is sent to the computer main body 21 via the connector 81, where the fingerprint features are extracted, and the extracted fingerprint features are compared with the registered fingerprint data. It is determined whether or not the person is the person. If it is determined that the user is the person, the notebook personal computer 20D can be activated. If it is determined that the user is not the user, the notebook personal computer 20D is not started even if the start operation is performed. This ensures security.

The relationship between the extended fingerprint reader 80 and the notebook personal computer 20D can be the relationship shown in FIG. 14 or the relationship shown in FIG. Sixth Embodiment FIG. 23 shows an extended IC card reader 90 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention. The extended IC card reader 90 uses an IC card as an ID card. The extended IC card reading device 90 has an IC card reading head 92 inside, and an opening 94 into which an IC card is inserted is formed on a side surface 93 on the X2 direction side. The IC card 95 has a built-in IC chip 95a, and the IC chip 95a stores information about the user.

The extension IC card reader 90 is used by being inserted into the extension bay 24E of the notebook personal computer 20E and mounted. Therefore, the extension IC card reader 90 has good portability. Extended IC card reader 90 and notebook personal computer 2
0E has the relationship shown in FIG. The extended IC card reader 90 has an IC card data input unit 96. The notebook personal computer 20E includes a control unit 97 and a data registration unit 98 for registering personal data.
And a data collating unit 99 for collating the IC card data input unit 96 with the data of the data registering unit 98.

When operating the notebook personal computer 20E, the user inserts the IC card 95 as his / her ID card into the opening 94. The IC card reading head 92 reads data from the IC card 95. The read fingerprint data is sent to the computer main body 21E, where the data and registered data are collated to determine whether or not the user is the principal. If it is determined that the user is the person, the notebook personal computer 20
E can be activated. If it is determined that the user is not the user, the notebook personal computer 20E is not started even if the start operation is performed. This ensures security.

[Seventh Embodiment] FIG. 25 shows an extended magnetic card reader 100 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
The extended magnetic card reader 100 uses a magnetic card as an ID card. The extended magnetic card reader 100 has a magnetic card read head 10 inside.
2, and an opening 104 into which a magnetic card is inserted is formed on a side surface 103 on the X2 direction side. Magnetic card 105
Contains information about the person.

The extended magnetic card reader 100 is provided in the extended bay 24F of the notebook personal computer 20F.
To be implemented and used. Therefore, the extended magnetic card reader 100 has good portability. The extended magnetic card reader 100 and the notebook personal computer 20F have a relationship shown in FIG. The extended magnetic card reader 100 includes a magnetic card data input unit 1
06. Note type personal computer 20F
Has a control unit 107, a data registration unit 108 that registers personal data, and a data matching unit 109 that matches data from the magnetic card data input unit 106 with data in the data registration unit 108.

When operating the notebook personal computer 20F, the user inserts the magnetic card 105 as his / her ID card into the opening 104 and moves it in the Y2 direction. The magnetic card reading head 102 is the magnetic card 10
5 is read. The read fingerprint data is sent to the computer main body 21F, where the data and the registered data are collated to determine whether or not the user is the principal. If it is determined that the user is the person, the notebook personal computer 20F can be activated. If it is determined that the user is not the user, the notebook personal computer 20F is not started even if the start operation is performed. This ensures security.

[Eighth Embodiment] FIG. 27 shows an extended password input device 110 according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention. The extended password input device 110 is provided on the side surface 112 on the X2 direction side.
It has a plurality of push button portions 113. The plurality of push button units 113 are arranged in the Y1-Y2 direction. The extended password input device 110 is used by being inserted into the extended bay 24G of the notebook personal computer 20G and mounted. Therefore, the extended password input device 110 has good portability.

The extended password input device 110 and the notebook personal computer 20G have the relationship shown in FIG. The extended password input device 110 has a password input unit 115. Notebook personal computer 20
G includes a control unit 116, a personal identification number registration unit 117 that registers a personal identification number, a personal identification number collating unit 109 that compares data from the personal identification number input unit 115 with the personal identification number of the personal identification number registration unit 117. Having.

When operating the notebook personal computer 20G, the user operates the push button unit 113 to input his / her personal identification number. This personal identification number is sent to the computer main body 21G, where the personal identification number is collated with the registered personal identification number, and it is determined whether or not the user is the principal. If it is determined that the user is the person, the notebook personal computer 20G can be activated. If it is determined that the user is not the user, the notebook personal computer 20G is not started even if the start operation is performed. This ensures security.

Each of the expansion devices 50, 80, 90, 10
Reference numerals 0 and 110 denote an expansion bay formed in an expansion bay housing attached to the lower surface of the computer main body, in addition to the expansion bay of the computer main body, the shape of the plan view is approximately half the size in the depth direction of the computer main body. Bays may be inserted and implemented. In addition, each of the expansion devices 50, 8
The planes 0, 90, 100, and 110 have substantially the same outer shape as that of the computer main body, and may be mounted by being inserted into an expansion bay formed in an expansion device in which the computer main body is mounted on the upper surface. .

When the desktop personal computer has a configuration having an expansion bay, the expansion devices 50, 80, 90, 100, and 110 are mounted by inserting the desktop personal computer into the expansion bay. You may. That is, in the present embodiment, a notebook personal computer has been described as an example, and an example has been described in which a bay is provided in the notebook personal computer body. And the present invention may be applied to a unit inserted into the bay, and the present specification does not exclude the purpose. The docking station is disclosed in, for example,
No. 0-133778 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-6475. This docking station is sometimes referred to as a notebook computer function expansion device.
A typical docking station holds one or more peripheral devices that are not mounted on the notebook personal computer. We usually carry around using the mobility of a notebook computer, and in the office, dock the notebook computer with a docking station (typically, when the laptop rides on a docking station or the like, or Docking station), which realizes a function similar to a desktop personal computer or is used like a desktop personal computer. The present invention can be applied to a case where these devices are provided with an expansion bay. That is, the term "expansion bay of the information processing apparatus" in the claims does not mean only the case where the information processing apparatus main body owns the bay itself as shown in the illustrated embodiment. It includes an expansion bay and an expansion bay for an information processing device, and also includes a bay provided in the docking station and the function expansion device. Also, there are devices such as devices called expansion bay housings and docking bays, which have only bays and no peripheral devices. These devices are also used in combination with a laptop computer,
The term "expansion bay of the information processing device" in the claims is
The extension bay housing and the docking bay are also included. These are still the bays of the information processing device. When the information processing apparatus is combined with a device called the docking station, the function expansion device, the expansion bay housing, or the docking bay, the information processing device is combined. The term information processing device is intended to include a docking station, the function expansion device, an expansion bay housing, or the docking bay itself. This is because the docking station and the function expansion device have a storage device or the like and process information in some form.When the expansion bay housing or the docking bay is provided with some units in the bay, the information is in some form. Because it is a device for self-interest of information. Therefore, the term information processing also means information processing-related devices. Further, the present embodiment also discloses the inventions of the following supplementary notes 1 to 31. (Supplementary Note 1) In an extension device that can be attached to and detached from a storage unit provided in an information processing device, fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint and fingerprint reading from the fingerprint reading device stored in the extension device are performed. Moving means for moving out so as to be possible. (Supplementary Note 2) The extension device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the extension device is detachably attached to the accommodating portion for detachably attaching an extension device selected from a plurality of types of extension devices. (Supplementary Note 3) The extension device according to Supplementary Note 1, wherein the extension device is detachable from a storage unit provided in a portable information processing device. (Supplementary Note 4) In the information processing apparatus, a storage unit for detachably storing the extension device, fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint, and fingerprint reading from the state in which the fingerprint reading means is stored inside the expansion device. An information processing device, comprising: a moving unit that moves the device so that the device can move out of the device so that the device can move outside the device. (Supplementary Note 5) The information processing device according to supplementary note 4, wherein the information processing device is a portable information processing device. (Supplementary Note 6) The information processing apparatus according to supplementary note 4, further comprising a collation unit that performs fingerprint collation using the data read by the fingerprint reading unit. (Supplementary Note 7) An extension device with a security function for an information processing device, the extension device having a structure attached to an extension bay of the information processing device and having a security function. (Supplementary Note 8) An extension device with a security function for an information processing device, the extension device having a structure attached to an extension bay of the information processing device and having a fingerprint reading function. (Supplementary Note 9) A fingerprint reading unit having a structure to be attached to an expansion bay of the information processing device and having a fingerprint reading function, and a fingerprint reading unit that is externally housed therein so that a fingerprint can be read from a housed state. An extension device with a security function for an information processing device, comprising: a moving means for moving so as to protrude. (Supplementary note 10) The extension device with a security function for an information processing device according to supplementary note 9, wherein the fingerprint reading unit is a fingerprint reading unit configured to be removable from the moving unit. (Supplementary Note 11) The security function for an information processing device according to supplementary note 10, wherein the fingerprint reading unit is configured to be electrically connected to the information processing device by a cable in a state where the fingerprint reading unit is detached from the moving means. With extension device. (Supplementary Note 12) The fingerprint reading unit is mounted on a lower surface of a left-side arrangement connector used when attached to an extension device attached to the left side of the information processing device, and is attached to an extension device attached to the right side of the information processing device. 10. The extension device with a security function for an information processing device according to claim 9, further comprising a right-side arrangement connector used in the case. (Supplementary Note 13) The fingerprint reading means is a fingerprint reading unit having a configuration in which a cable having a connector at the tip extends and which is detachable from the moving means, and the fingerprint reading unit is arranged on the moving means. In this case, the cable is electrically connected to the connector of the expansion device by the cable, and when the cable is detached from the moving means, the cable is connected to the information processing device. 9. An extension device with a security function for an information processing device according to item 9. (Supplementary Note 14) The fingerprint reading means is a fingerprint reading unit having a configuration detachable from the moving means, and has an operating means for operating the moving means so as to protrude outside. An operation of projecting the fingerprint reading unit out of the information processing apparatus to the position where the fingerprint reading unit is ready to read a fingerprint; 10. The extended device with a security function for an information processing device according to claim 9, wherein the extended device can be configured to perform an operation of projecting to a position outside the processing device. (Supplementary Note 15) Information processing characterized by having a structure to be attached to an expansion bay of an information processing device, and having a fingerprint authentication function of reading a fingerprint and collating the fingerprint with a registered fingerprint. Extension device with security function for device. (Supplementary Note 16) A fingerprint authentication unit having a structure attached to an expansion bay of the information processing device and having a fingerprint authentication function,
A moving means for moving the fingerprint authentication means so as to protrude out of the housed state so that fingerprint authentication can be performed, and an extension device with a security function for an information processing apparatus. . (Supplementary note 17) The extension device with a security function for an information processing device according to supplementary note 16, wherein the fingerprint authentication unit is a fingerprint authentication unit configured to be removable from the moving unit. (Supplementary Note 18) The fingerprint authentication unit is configured to be electrically connected to the information processing apparatus via a cable in a state where the fingerprint authentication unit is detached from the moving means.
An extension device with a security function for the information processing device according to the above. (Supplementary Note 19) The fingerprint authentication unit is attached to the lower surface of a connector for left-side arrangement used when attached to an extension device attached to the left side of the information processing device, and to an extension device attached to the right side of the information processing device. 17. The extended device with a security function for an information processing device according to supplementary note 16, further comprising: a right-side arrangement connector used in the above case. (Supplementary Note 20) The fingerprint authentication unit is a fingerprint authentication unit having a configuration in which a cable having a connector at the end extends and which is detachable from the moving unit. The fingerprint authentication unit is disposed on the moving unit. In this case, the cable is electrically connected to the connector of the expansion device by the cable, and when the cable is detached from the moving means, the cable is connected to the information processing device. 16. An extension device with a security function for an information processing device according to item 16. (Supplementary Note 21) The fingerprint authentication unit is a fingerprint authentication unit having a configuration detachable from the moving unit, and includes an operating unit that operates the moving unit so as to protrude to the outside. An operation of causing the fingerprint authentication unit to protrude outside the information processing apparatus to a position where the fingerprint authentication can be performed, and an operation of protruding the moving means to the outside so that the entire fingerprint authentication unit has the information. 19. The extended device with a security function for an information processing device according to claim 16, wherein the extended device with the security function is capable of performing an operation of protruding outside to a position outside the processing device. (Supplementary Note 22) A fingerprint reading unit, which is substantially box-shaped, has a connector, and has a fingerprint reading function. (Supplementary Note 23) A fingerprint reading unit, which is substantially box-shaped, has a structure in which a cable having a connector extends at a tip end, and has a fingerprint reading function. (Supplementary Note 24) A fingerprint authentication unit, which is substantially box-shaped, has a connector, and has a fingerprint authentication function. (Supplementary Note 25) A fingerprint authentication unit, which is substantially box-shaped, has a structure in which a cable having a connector at an end extends, and has a fingerprint authentication function. (Supplementary Note 26) An extension device having a structure attached to an extension bay of an information processing device and having a fingerprint reading function. (Supplementary Note 27) An extension device having a structure attached to an extension bay of the information processing device, and having a fingerprint reading function on a side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay. (Supplementary Note 28) An extension device having a structure attached to an extension bay of an information processing device and having an ID card reading unit. (Supplementary Note 29) An extension device having a structure attached to an extension bay of an information processing device, and having an ID card reading unit on a side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay. . (Supplementary Note 30) An extension device having a structure attached to an extension bay of an information processing device, and having a configuration including a password input unit. (Supplementary Note 31) An extension device having a structure attached to an extension bay of an information processing device, and having a password input part on a side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay.

[0079]

As described above, claim 1 (or
The invention of Supplementary Note 1) is an invention of an extension device that can be attached to and detached from a storage unit provided in the information processing device, and includes a fingerprint reading unit for reading a fingerprint, and the fingerprint reading unit housed inside the extension device. It has a moving means for moving out of the state so as to be able to read the fingerprint so that the fingerprint can be read out, so that it can be carried integrally with the information processing device by being attached to the accommodating portion of the information processing device. This has the effect that it becomes possible. In addition, there is an effect that portability is good if it does not protrude outside the information processing apparatus. In addition, since the fingerprint reading means is moved outside to make the fingerprint readable, the state in which the fingerprint can be read can be easily formed, and there is an effect that the usability is good. The invention according to claim 2 (or supplementary note 2) is characterized in that, in the invention according to claim 1 (or supplementary note 1), a detachment / attachment to the accommodating portion for detachably attaching an extension device selected from a plurality of types of extension devices is provided. Since it is configured to be attachable, in the accommodation portion for detachably attaching an expansion device selected from a plurality of types of expansion devices,
The expansion device can be mounted. The invention of claim 3 (or supplementary note 3) is a portable information processing apparatus according to the invention of claim 1 (or supplementary note 1), since the portable information processing apparatus is configured to be detachable from a housing provided in the portable information processing apparatus. The expansion device can be accommodated in the device. Claim 4 (or Appendix 4)
According to the invention, the information processing device is capable of reading a fingerprint from a storage portion for detachably storing the extension device, a fingerprint reading device for reading a fingerprint, and the fingerprint reading device stored in the extension device. Moving means for moving out so as to be capable of being provided, and having an expansion device that can be accommodated in the accommodation portion. There is an effect that the extension device attached to the accommodation section of the information processing device and the information processing device can be carried together.
If the fingerprint reading means is not protruded from the information processing apparatus, there is an effect that portability is good. In addition, since the fingerprint reading means is moved outside to make the fingerprint readable, the state in which the fingerprint can be read can be easily formed, and there is an effect that the usability is good. The invention according to claim 5 (or appendix 5) is configured such that the information processing apparatus is a portable information processing apparatus in the invention according to claim 4 (or appendix 4). Claim 4 (or Appendix 4)
This has the effect. The invention of claim 6 (or appendix 6)
The information processing apparatus according to claim 4 (or additional claim 4) has a configuration that includes a collation unit that performs fingerprint collation using the data read by the fingerprint reading unit. There is an effect that can be. As described above, the invention of Appendix 7 has a structure that can be attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device and has a configuration that has a security function. Accordingly, the portable device is carried together with the information processing device, and does not protrude outside the information processing device, so that portability is good. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

The invention of Appendix 8 has a structure that can be attached to the extension bay of the information processing device and has a configuration that has a fingerprint reading function. It is carried together with the information processing device, and does not protrude outside the information processing device, so that portability is good. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

The invention according to Appendix 9 has a structure which is attached to the expansion bay of the information processing apparatus and has a fingerprint reading means having a fingerprint reading function, and is capable of reading a fingerprint from a state in which the fingerprint reading means is housed inside. And a moving means for moving so as to protrude outside, so that it is carried integrally with the information processing device by being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, and Without protruding outside,
Good portability. In addition, since the fingerprint reading means protrudes outside by the moving means and the fingerprint can be read,
It is easy to create a state where fingerprints can be read, and it is easy to use.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the ninth aspect, the fingerprint reading unit is a fingerprint reading unit detachable from the moving unit. It can be used even if it is removed from the means. The invention of Supplementary Note 11 is the invention of Supplementary Note 10, wherein the fingerprint reading unit is configured to be electrically connected to the information processing apparatus by a cable in a state where the fingerprint reading unit is detached from the moving means. Since it can be used by removing it from the tray and connecting it with a cable, when using the information processing device on its own desk, an operation is required to protrude the fingerprint reading means from the information processing device each time use is started. There is no need, and it is convenient.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the invention of the ninth aspect, the fingerprint reading unit is provided on a lower surface with a left-side arrangement connector used when the fingerprint reading unit is attached to an extension device attached to the left side of the information processing device; Since it has a configuration having a right-side arrangement connector used when attached to an extension device attached to the right side of the device, even if an extension device attached to the right side of the information processing device appears in the future, The fingerprint reading unit is applicable.

The invention of Appendix 13 is the invention according to Appendix 9, wherein the fingerprint reading means is a fingerprint reading unit having a structure in which a cable having a connector at its tip extends and which is detachable from the moving means. When the reading unit is arranged on the moving means, it is electrically connected to the connector of the expansion device by the cable. When the reading unit is detached from the moving means, the reading unit is connected to the information processing device by the cable. Since the fingerprint reading unit is detached from the moving means and can be used by connecting it with a cable, when the information processing apparatus is used on its own desk, use is started. There is no need to perform the operation of protruding the fingerprint reading means each time, and the usability is good. Since the cable extends from the fingerprint reading unit, it is not necessary to store the cable as a fixture, which is convenient.

The invention of Supplementary Note 14 is the invention of Supplementary Note 9, wherein the fingerprint reading means is a fingerprint reading unit having a housing and detachable from the tray, so that the moving means protrudes outside. Operating means for operating, the operating means for causing the moving means to protrude to a position where the fingerprint reading unit goes out of the information processing apparatus and is in a fingerprint readable state, and the moving means In which the fingerprint reading unit is pushed out of the information processing apparatus so that the entire fingerprint reading unit is pushed out of the information processing apparatus. The whole unit is assumed to be out of the information processing device,
The operation of removing the fingerprint reading unit from the moving means is easily performed.

[0086] The invention according to Appendix 15 has a structure in which it has a structure to be attached to the expansion bay of the information processing apparatus, and has a fingerprint authentication function of reading a fingerprint and collating it with a registered fingerprint. Therefore, by being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried together with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

According to the invention of Supplementary Note 16, fingerprint authentication means having a structure to be attached to the extension bay of the information processing apparatus and having a fingerprint authentication function, and enabling fingerprint authentication from a state in which the fingerprint authentication means is housed inside. And a moving means for moving so as to protrude outside, so that it is carried integrally with the information processing device by being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, and It has good portability without protruding outside.
In addition, since the fingerprint authentication means is moved by the moving means and protrudes outside to make the fingerprint readable, the state in which the fingerprint can be read can be easily formed, which is convenient.

The invention of Supplementary Note 17 is characterized in that, in the invention of Supplementary Note 16, the fingerprint authentication unit is a fingerprint authentication unit which is removable from the moving means. It can be used even if it is removed from the means. The invention of Supplementary Note 18 is based on the following:
In the invention of the seventh aspect, since the fingerprint authentication unit is configured to be electrically connected to the information processing apparatus by a cable in a state where the fingerprint authentication unit is detached from the moving means, the fingerprint authentication unit is detached from the tray. Since it can be used by connecting with a cable, when the information processing device is used on its own desk, it is not necessary to perform the operation of protruding the fingerprint authentication from the information processing device each time the use is started, which is convenient. .

The invention according to Appendix 19 is characterized in that, in the invention according to Appendix 16, the fingerprint authentication unit is provided on a lower surface with a left-side arrangement connector used when attached to an extension device attached to the left side of the information processing device; Since it has a configuration having a right-side arrangement connector used when attached to an expansion device attached to the right side of the device,
The fingerprint authentication unit can be applied to the case where an extension device to be attached to the right side of the information processing device appears in the future.

The invention according to appendix 20 is the fingerprint authentication unit according to appendix 16, wherein the fingerprint authentication unit has a structure in which a cable having a connector at an end extends and is detachable from the moving unit. The authentication unit is
When arranged on the moving means, it is electrically connected to the connector of the expansion device by the cable,
In the state where the fingerprint authentication unit is detached from the moving means, the fingerprint authentication unit is connected to the information processing apparatus by the cable. When the apparatus is used on a desk of one's own, it is not necessary to perform the operation of protruding the fingerprint reading means each time the use is started, which is convenient. Since the cable extends from the fingerprint reading unit, it is not necessary to store the cable as a fixture, which is convenient.

The invention of Supplementary Note 21 is the invention of Supplementary Note 16, wherein the fingerprint authentication unit is a fingerprint authentication unit having a configuration detachable from the moving unit, and the operating unit for operating the moving unit so as to protrude outside. Operation means for causing the moving means to protrude to a position where the fingerprint authentication unit goes out of the information processing apparatus to be in a fingerprint authentication enabled state, and protrudes the moving means to the outside. Then, the entire fingerprint authentication unit is configured to be able to perform an operation of protruding outside to a position outside the information processing apparatus. By operating the operation unit,
The entire fingerprint authentication unit is brought out of the information processing apparatus, and the operation of removing the fingerprint authentication unit from the moving means is easily performed.

The invention according to Appendix 22 is substantially box-shaped, has a connector, and has a fingerprint reading function, so that it can be attached to the extension device or used independently. The invention according to attachment 23 is substantially box-shaped,
Since the cable having the connector at the distal end is extended and has a fingerprint reading function, it can be attached to the extension device or used independently. There is no need to prepare cables for independent use.

The invention according to Appendix 24 is substantially box-shaped, has a connector, and has a fingerprint authentication function, so that it can be attached to the extension device or used independently. The invention according to Supplementary Note 25 is configured to have a substantially box shape, a cable having a connector at the tip extending, and having a fingerprint authentication function, so that the invention can be attached to the extension device or used independently. is there. There is no need to prepare cables for independent use.

The invention according to Appendix 26 has a structure that can be attached to the extension bay of the information processing device and has a configuration that has a fingerprint reading function. It is carried together with the information processing device, and does not protrude outside the information processing device, so that portability is good. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

The invention of Appendix 27 has a structure in which the information processing apparatus is attached to the extension bay, and has a fingerprint reading function on a side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay. By being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable. In addition, since the fingerprint reading function is provided on the side surface that is exposed when attached to the extension bay, the fingerprint reading function can be easily approached while attached to the extension bay, and the usability is good.

[0096] The invention of Appendix 28 has a structure that can be attached to the expansion bay of the information processing apparatus and has a configuration that has an ID card reading section. It is carried together with the information processing apparatus and does not protrude outside the information processing apparatus, so that portability is good. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

The invention of Supplementary Note 29 has a structure which is attached to an expansion bay of an information processing apparatus, and has an ID card reading section on a side surface exposed while being attached to the expansion bay. Therefore, by being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried together with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable. In addition, since the ID card reading unit is provided on the side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay, it is easy to approach the ID card reading unit when attached to the extension bay, and the usability is good.

The invention of Appendix 30 has a structure that can be attached to the extension bay of the information processing device and has a configuration that has a password input unit. It is carried together with the information processing apparatus and does not protrude outside the information processing apparatus, so that portability is good. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable.

The invention of Supplementary Note 31 is configured to have a structure that can be attached to an expansion bay of an information processing apparatus, and have a password input unit on a side surface exposed when attached to the expansion bay. Therefore, by being attached to the expansion bay of the information processing device, it is carried integrally with the information processing device, does not protrude outside the information processing device, and has good portability. This is particularly effective when the information processing apparatus is portable. Since the password input section is on the side surface exposed when attached to the extension bay, it is easy to access the password input section when attached to the extension bay, and the device is easy to use.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a conventional example.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an extension device according to each embodiment of the present invention in association with a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an extended fingerprint reading device according to the first embodiment of the present invention in association with an extension bay of a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the extended fingerprint reader in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the extended fingerprint reader in FIG. 3 with a cover removed.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the fingerprint reading unit in FIG. 4 as viewed from a different direction.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the fingerprint reading unit of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a relationship between a fingerprint reading unit and a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the fingerprint reading unit protrudes from the notebook personal computer so that a fingerprint can be read.

FIG. 10 is a plan view showing the state of FIG. 9;

FIG. 11 is a plan view showing a state in which the entire fingerprint reading unit protrudes from the notebook personal computer and is removable.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the fingerprint reading unit is connected to a notebook personal computer by a cable and used.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an extended fingerprint reading device according to a second embodiment of the present invention in association with an extended bay of a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a relationship between the fingerprint reading unit and the notebook personal computer in FIG.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an extended fingerprint authentication device according to a third embodiment of the present invention in association with an extension bay of a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the relationship between the fingerprint authentication unit and the notebook personal computer in FIG.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an extended fingerprint reading device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention in association with an extended bay of a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the extended fingerprint reader in FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the fingerprint reading unit in FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing a state in which a part of the fingerprint reading unit protrudes from the notebook personal computer so that a fingerprint can be read.

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the fingerprint reading unit is connected to a notebook personal computer by a cable and used.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an extended fingerprint reading device according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention in association with an extended bay of a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an extended IC card reader according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention in correspondence with an extended bay of a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram showing the relationship between an extended IC card reader and a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an extended magnetic card reader according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention in correspondence with an extended bay of a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing the relationship between an extended magnetic card reader and a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 27 is a diagram showing an extended password input device according to an eighth embodiment of the present invention in association with an extended bay of a notebook personal computer.

FIG. 28 is a block diagram showing a relationship between an extended password input device and a notebook personal computer.

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 Reference Signs List 20 notebook personal computer 21 computer main body 24 expansion bay 50 expansion fingerprint reader 52 housing 52-1 operation button mechanism 53 tray 54 fingerprint reading unit 54-5,83 capacitance type fingerprint sensor 54-6 left side connector 54- 7 Connector for Right Arrangement 54-8 Connector for Cable Connection 50B Extended Fingerprint Recognition Device 54B Fingerprint Recognition Unit 70 USB Connector 90 Extended IC Card Reader 100 Extended Magnetic Card Reader 110 Extended PIN Input Device

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Hidehiko Fuchida 4-1-1, Kamidadanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Inside Fujitsu Limited (72) Inventor Katsuhito Kobe 4-chome, Kamiodanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture No. 1 Fujitsu Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Takeshi Niwata 4-1-1 Kamikadanaka, Nakahara-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa Prefecture Fujitsu Co., Ltd.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. An expansion device detachable from a storage unit provided in an information processing apparatus, comprising: a fingerprint reading unit for reading a fingerprint; and a fingerprint reading unit in a state where the fingerprint reading unit is stored inside the expansion device. Moving means for moving out so as to enable the extension. 2. The expansion device according to claim 1, wherein the expansion device is removably attached to the accommodation portion for removably mounting an expansion device selected from a plurality of types of expansion devices. apparatus. 3. The expansion device according to claim 1, wherein the expansion device is detachable from a housing provided in a portable information processing device. 4. An information processing apparatus, comprising: a housing for detachably housing an extension device; fingerprint reading means for reading a fingerprint; and fingerprint reading from a state in which the fingerprint reading means is housed inside the expansion device. An information processing device, comprising: a moving unit that moves out of the way so as to be able to perform, and an expansion device that can be housed in the housing unit. 5. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the information processing apparatus is a portable information processing apparatus. 6. The information processing apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a collation unit for collating a fingerprint using data read by said fingerprint reading means.