JP2003132032A - Personal authentication system, authentication device, personal authentication method, program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system or the like that can recognize a fingerprint and sense the movement of a user's finger. SOLUTION: An authentication device 100 has a recognition button 30 composed of an authentication chip that senses a user's fingerprint pattern and a switch button that senses the movement of the user's finger, a display device 40, a network 300 and a communication part 108 that communicates with the network 300 using a radio or wired communication means. The authentication device 100 recognizes whether or not the fingerprint pattern sensed with the authentication chip matches with the fingerprint pattern information of the user that has been previously registered, and recognizes whether or not the movement of the user's finger sensed with the switch button and the recognition button 30 matches with the movement pattern information that has been previously registered.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an individual authentication system, an authentication device, an individual authentication method, a program, and a recording medium using a user's fingerprint pattern, and more particularly, to a user's fingerprint pattern and finger operation pattern. Personal authentication system, authentication device, personal authentication method, program,
And a recording medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is an authentication device capable of performing personal authentication by recognizing a fingerprint of a human finger. Fingerprint recognition devices currently on the market are able to perform continuous fingerprint identification 8 times per second, and they can be identified immediately when the finger is removed from the device or when someone else substitutes on the way. There is something.

[0003]

However, since the conventional fingerprint recognition device recognizes only by the fingerprint pattern of the user, it is possible that another person who has a fingerprint with a high similarity impersonates the user and uses it. There was a problem that it could not be completely prevented.

Further, since the conventional fingerprint recognition device cannot detect the movement of a human finger, it is necessary to operate a separate button or the like for the operation operation of the device after recognition. Moreover, once the user has passed the fingerprint authentication, he / she can perform the operation thereafter without performing the authentication operation, so that it cannot be excluded that another person impersonates the authentic person and operates.

As described above, the conventional recognition device has a number of problems, and as a result, it is inconvenient and inefficient for both the user and the administrator of the recognition device. It was a thing.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is a personal authentication system, an authentication device, a personal authentication method, a program, and a record capable of recognizing a fingerprint and detecting the movement of a user's finger. It is intended to provide a medium.

[0007]

In order to achieve such an object, the personal authentication system according to claim 1 includes an authentication device for authenticating that a user is a legitimate user, and the above user. What is claimed is: 1. A personal authentication system configured by connecting an external device to be used to each other via a network, wherein the authentication device detects a fingerprint pattern of a user, and a fingerprint sensing unit that senses the fingerprint pattern. The fingerprint recognition means for recognizing whether or not the fingerprint pattern matches the previously registered fingerprint pattern information of the user, the motion sensing means for sensing the motion of the user's finger, and the motion sensing means for sensing the motion. And a motion recognition unit that recognizes whether the motion matches the motion pattern information registered in advance.

According to this system, the fingerprint pattern of the user is sensed, whether the sensed fingerprint pattern matches the pre-registered fingerprint pattern information of the user, the movement of the user's finger is sensed, It recognizes whether the sensed action matches the pre-registered action pattern information, so by using both personal identification by fingerprint and authentication by action, the "others acceptance rate" that misidentifies and accepts others is lowered, and security is improved. Further, it becomes possible to simultaneously input a command or the like to an external device or the like used after authentication.

The personal authentication system according to claim 2 is the personal authentication system according to claim 1, wherein the authentication device includes the fingerprint recognition means on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing means. It is characterized by being provided.

According to this system, since the fingerprint recognition means is provided on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing means,
The user can integrally perform fingerprint authentication and operation input. Further, since the fingerprint authentication and the operation of the finger on the button are continuously performed on the same button, psychological resistance can be softened as compared with the case where only the fingerprint authentication is performed independently of the operation.

The personal authentication system according to claim 3 is the personal authentication system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the authentication device stores command information corresponding to the operation pattern information of the user. Instruction information storage means,
And a command information search unit that searches the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition unit.

According to this system, the authentication device stores the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user and retrieves the command information corresponding to the recognized motion pattern information. It becomes possible to specify the operation etc. by a series of operations. Further, since the fingerprint authentication and the operation of the finger on the button are continuously performed on the same button, psychological resistance can be softened as compared with the case where only the fingerprint authentication is performed independently of the operation.

The personal authentication system according to a fourth aspect is the personal authentication system according to the third aspect, wherein the authentication device executes command information for executing the command information retrieved by the command information retrieval means. It is characterized by further comprising an executing means.

According to this system, since the authentication device executes the retrieved command information, various command information such as transition from the privileged mode to the user mode is executed by the action of the finger on the recognition button that specifies the command information. Will be able to.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the personal authentication system according to the third or fourth aspect, the authentication device uses the command information retrieved by the command information retrieval means as the external device. Is further provided with a command information transmitting means for transmitting to the.

According to this system, since the authentication device transmits the retrieved command information to the external device, various command information for the external device can be transmitted by the designated operation.

The present invention also relates to an authentication device, wherein the authentication device according to claim 6 comprises a fingerprint detection means for detecting a user's fingerprint pattern and the fingerprint pattern detected by the fingerprint detection means. The fingerprint recognition means for recognizing whether the fingerprint pattern information of the user is registered in advance, the motion sensing means for sensing the motion of the user's finger, and the motion sensed by the motion sensing means are registered in advance. And a motion recognition means for recognizing whether the motion pattern information matches the motion pattern information.

According to this authentication apparatus, the fingerprint pattern of the user is sensed, whether the sensed fingerprint pattern matches the previously registered fingerprint pattern information of the user, and the movement of the user's finger is sensed. , It recognizes whether the sensed action matches the pre-registered action pattern information, so by using both the personal identification by fingerprint and the authentication by action, the "others acceptance rate" that accepts others by mistake is lowered and security is improved. It is possible to increase the number of commands, and it is possible to simultaneously input a command or the like to an external device or the like used after authentication.

The authentication device according to claim 7 is the authentication device according to claim 6, characterized in that the fingerprint recognition means is provided on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing means. .

According to this authentication device, since the fingerprint recognition means is provided on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing means,
The user can integrally perform fingerprint authentication and operation input. Further, since the fingerprint authentication and the operation of the finger on the button are continuously performed on the same button, psychological resistance can be softened as compared with the case where only the fingerprint authentication is performed independently of the operation.

An authentication apparatus according to claim 8 is the authentication apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising: command information storage means for storing command information corresponding to the operation pattern information of the user; And a command information search unit for searching the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition unit.

According to this authentication device, the authentication device stores the command information corresponding to the user's motion pattern information and retrieves the command information corresponding to the recognized motion pattern information. The operation of the device can be specified by a series of operations. Further, since the fingerprint authentication and the operation of the finger on the button are continuously performed on the same button, psychological resistance can be softened as compared with the case where only the fingerprint authentication is performed independently of the operation.

The authentication apparatus according to claim 9 is the authentication apparatus according to claim 8, further comprising command information execution means for executing the command information retrieved by the command information retrieval means. Is characterized by.

According to this authentication device, since the authentication device executes the retrieved command information, the authentication device executes the command information such as the transition from the privileged mode to the user mode by the operation of the finger on the recognition button. You will be able to.

The authentication apparatus according to a tenth aspect is the authentication apparatus according to the eighth or ninth aspect, in which the command information retrieved by the command information retrieval means is transmitted to the external device. It is characterized by further comprising means.

According to this authentication device, since the authentication device transmits the retrieved command information to the external device, various command information for the external device can be transmitted by the designated operation.

Further, the present invention relates to a personal authentication method, and the personal authentication method according to claim 11 is used by an authentication device for authenticating that the user is a legitimate user and the user. A personal identification method executed by using a personal identification system configured by connecting an external device to each other via a network, comprising a fingerprint detection step of detecting a fingerprint pattern of a user, and a fingerprint detection step. The fingerprint recognition step of recognizing whether the fingerprint pattern sensed by the user matches the previously registered fingerprint pattern information of the user, a motion sensing step of sensing the motion of the user's finger, and a motion sensing step. And a motion recognition step of recognizing whether or not the above-mentioned motion matches the motion pattern information registered in advance.

According to this method, the fingerprint pattern of the user is sensed, whether the sensed fingerprint pattern matches the previously registered fingerprint pattern information of the user, and the movement of the user's finger is sensed, It recognizes whether the sensed action matches the pre-registered action pattern information, so by using both personal identification by fingerprint and authentication by action, the "others acceptance rate" that misidentifies and accepts others is lowered, and security is improved. Further, it becomes possible to simultaneously input a command or the like to an external device or the like used after authentication.

The personal authentication method according to claim 12 is the personal authentication method according to claim 11, wherein the authentication device includes the fingerprint recognition step on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing step. It is characterized by being provided.

According to this method, since the fingerprint recognition step is provided on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing step, the user can integrally perform fingerprint authentication and motion input. . In addition, since fingerprint authentication and finger operation for buttons are performed continuously on the same button,
Psychological resistance can be softened compared to the case where only fingerprint authentication is performed independently of the operation.

The personal authentication method according to claim 13 is the personal authentication method according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the authentication device stores command information corresponding to the operation pattern information of the user. The method further comprises a command information storing step and a command information searching step of searching the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition step.

According to this method, the authentication device stores the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user, and retrieves the command information corresponding to the recognized motion pattern information. It becomes possible to specify the operation etc. by a series of operations. Further, since the fingerprint authentication and the operation of the finger on the button are continuously performed on the same button, psychological resistance can be softened as compared with the case where only the fingerprint authentication is performed independently of the operation.

The personal authentication method according to a fourteenth aspect is the personal authentication method according to the thirteenth aspect, wherein the authentication device executes command information for executing the command information retrieved in the command information retrieval step. It is characterized by further including an execution step.

According to this method, the authentication device executes the retrieved command information, so that various command information such as transition from the privileged mode to the user mode is executed by the action of the finger on the recognition button that specifies the command information. Will be able to.

The personal authentication method according to a fifteenth aspect is the personal authentication method according to the thirteenth or fourteenth aspect, wherein the authentication device uses the command information retrieved in the command information retrieval step by the external device. The method further comprises a step of transmitting command information to be transmitted to the device.

According to this method, since the authentication device transmits the retrieved command information to the external device, it becomes possible to transmit various command information to the external device by the designated operation.

The present invention also relates to a program, wherein the program according to claim 16 registers in advance a fingerprint sensing step of sensing a user's fingerprint pattern and the fingerprint pattern sensed in the fingerprint sensing step. The fingerprint recognition step of recognizing whether the user's fingerprint pattern information matches the above-mentioned user's fingerprint pattern information, the motion sensing step of sensing the motion of the user's finger, and the motion registered in advance in the motion sensed in the motion sensing step. And a motion recognition step of recognizing whether the pattern information matches the pattern information.

According to this program, the fingerprint pattern of the user is sensed, whether the sensed fingerprint pattern matches the previously registered fingerprint pattern information of the user, the movement of the user's finger is sensed, It recognizes whether the sensed action matches the pre-registered action pattern information, so by using both personal identification by fingerprint and authentication by action, the "others acceptance rate" that misidentifies and accepts others is lowered, and security is improved. Further, it becomes possible to simultaneously input a command or the like to an external device or the like used after authentication.

The program according to claim 17 is
The program according to claim 16, wherein the fingerprint recognition step is provided on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing step.

According to this program, since the fingerprint recognition step is provided on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing step, the user can integrally perform fingerprint authentication and motion input. . Also, since fingerprint authentication and finger operation for the buttons are performed continuously on the same button, compared to the case where only fingerprint authentication is performed independently of the operation,
It can ease psychological resistance.

The program according to claim 18 is
The program according to claim 16 or 17, wherein a command information storing step of storing command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user, and the command corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition step. And a command information retrieval step of retrieving information.

According to this program, the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user is stored and the command information corresponding to the recognized motion pattern information is searched, so that the operation of the external device after the personal authentication is performed. It becomes possible to specify by a series of operations. Further, since the fingerprint authentication and the operation of the finger on the button are continuously performed on the same button, psychological resistance can be softened as compared with the case where only the fingerprint authentication is performed independently of the operation.

The program according to claim 19 is
The program according to claim 18, further comprising a command information executing step for executing the command information searched in the command information searching step.

According to this program, since the retrieved command information is executed, various command information such as the transition from the privileged mode to the user mode can be executed by the operation of the finger on the recognition button that has designated. become.

Further, the program according to claim 20 is
20. The program according to claim 18 or 19, further comprising a command information transmitting step of transmitting the command information searched in the command information searching step to the external device.

According to this program, since the retrieved command information is transmitted to the external device, various command information for the external device can be transmitted by the designated operation.

The present invention also relates to a recording medium, and the recording medium according to claim 21 is a program for causing a computer to execute the program according to any one of claims 16 to 20. It is characterized by being recorded.

According to this recording medium, the program recorded in the recording medium is read and executed by the computer, and thereby the program described in any one of claims 16 to 20 is used by the computer. It can be realized, and the same effect as each of these programs can be obtained.

[0049]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a personal authentication system, an authentication device, a personal authentication method, a program, and a recording medium according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[Outline of this system] The outline of this system will be described below, and then the configuration and processing of this system will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the present system, and conceptually shows only a portion related to the present invention in the system configuration.

The present system is configured by connecting an authentication device 100 for authenticating that a user is a legitimate user and an external device 200 used by the user via a network 300 to each other. .

This system has the following basic features. That is, the authentication device 100 includes the recognition chip 10 for detecting the fingerprint pattern of the user, the recognition button 30 for detecting the movement of the user's finger, and the display device 4.
0, and the communication unit 108 that communicates with the network 300 using various wireless or wired communication means, and the fingerprint pattern sensed by the recognition chip 10 matches the fingerprint pattern information of the user registered in advance. It is recognized whether the motion of the user's finger detected by the recognition button 30 matches the motion pattern information registered in advance.

Here, the recognition button 30 will be described by taking as an example the case where the recognition chip 10 is provided on the contact surface of the user's finger in the switch button 20.

The authentication device 100 also stores command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user's finger, searches for command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the recognition button 30, and searches for the searched command. Run information, also
The retrieved command information is sent to the external device 2 via the communication unit 108.
To 00.

[System Configuration] The configuration of the system for embodying such basic features will be described below.

[System Configuration-Authentication Device 100] First,
The configuration of the authentication device 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the authentication device 100 to which the present invention is applied, and conceptually shows only the portion related to the present invention in the configuration. In FIG. 2, the authentication device 100
Is a recognition chip 10 for sensing a user's fingerprint pattern, a switch button 20 for sensing a user's finger movement, a display device 40 such as a display device for sensing a user's finger movement, an authentication device. A control unit 102 such as a CPU that totally controls the entire 100, a communication control interface unit 104 connected to a communication device (not shown) such as a router connected to a communication line, various databases (authentication information database 106a to operation information database 106b), a storage unit 106, a communication unit 108 for communicating with an external device using various wireless or wired communication means, and an input / output control interface unit 110 connected to the input / output device. It is configured with
These respective units are communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path. Further, the authentication device 100 is communicatively connected to the network 300 via a communication device such as a router and a wired or wireless communication line such as a dedicated line.

Various databases (authentication information database 106a to operation information database 106b) stored in the storage unit 106 are storage means such as a fixed disk device, and various programs and tables used for various processes and website provision. Stores files, databases, web page files, etc.

Of these constituent elements of the storage unit 106,
The authentication information database 106a is an authentication information storage unit that stores authentication information regarding a user's fingerprint. Figure 20
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of authentication information stored in the authentication information database 106a.

As shown in FIG. 20, the information stored in the authentication information database 106a is configured by mutually associating a user ID for uniquely identifying each user, fingerprint pattern information of each user, and the like. Has been done.

Here, the fingerprint pattern information is, for example, image data of a fingerprint, or existing patterns such as dynamic programming (DP method), hidden Markov model (HMM), and genetic algorithm (GA) for the image data. The information is, for example, information about the characteristics of the fingerprint that is analyzed and extracted using the analysis technique. Further, the fingerprint pattern information may include image data, text files, moving image files, and the like.

Further, the operation information database 106b is
A command information storage means for storing command information corresponding to the operation pattern information. FIG. 21 is a motion information database 1
It is a figure which shows an example of the information stored in 06b.

The information stored in the motion information database 106b is, as shown in FIG. 21, a user ID for uniquely identifying the user, motion pattern information relating to the motion pattern of the finger of the user, and execution. Command information and the like are associated with each other.

Here, the motion pattern information is, for example, the coordinate data of the motion pattern, existing dynamic data (DP method), hidden Markov model (HMM), genetic algorithm (GA), etc. for the coordinate data. The information is, for example, information about the feature of the motion of the finger analyzed and extracted using the pattern analysis technique. Further, the operation pattern information may include image data, a text file, a moving image file, and the like.

Further, in FIG. 2, the communication control interface unit 104 includes an authentication device 100 and a network 30.
0 (or a communication device such as a router) is controlled. That is, the communication control interface unit 10
Reference numeral 4 has a function of communicating data with other terminals via a communication line.

In addition, in FIG. 2, the communication unit 108 controls the recognition button 30, the display device 40, and other input devices and output devices. Here, as the output device, a speaker can be used in addition to a monitor (including a home-use television) (hereinafter, the output device will be described as a monitor). A keyboard, a mouse, a microphone, etc. can be used as the input device.
The monitor also realizes the pointing device function in cooperation with the mouse.

Further, in FIG. 2, the control unit 102 controls the O
A control program such as an S (Operating System), a program that defines various processing procedures, and an internal memory for storing required data, and information processing for executing various processes by these programs and the like. I do. The control unit 102 functionally conceptually includes a recognition algorithm unit 102a, a command information execution unit 102b, and an operation mode management unit 102c.

Of these, the recognition algorithm unit 102a
Is a fingerprint recognition means for recognizing whether the fingerprint pattern sensed by the fingerprint sensing means matches the fingerprint pattern information of the user registered in advance, and the action sensed by the action sensing means is a pre-registered action. It is a motion recognition means for recognizing whether it matches the pattern information.

The recognition algorithm unit 102a is, for example,
Dynamic programming (DP method) and Hidden Markov Model (HMM)
And fingerprint pattern information registered in advance in the authentication information database 106a by analyzing the detected fingerprint pattern or motion pattern using an existing pattern analysis technology such as a genetic algorithm (GA) or the like, Fingerprints and motions are recognized by comparing with motion pattern information registered in advance in the motion information database 106b.

The command information execution unit 102b is command information searching means for searching the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition means, and
The command information executing unit executes the command information searched by the command information searching unit.

The operation mode management unit 102c is an operation mode management means for managing various operation modes of the authentication apparatus 100. The details of the processing performed by these units will be described later.

[System Configuration-Network 300] Next, the configuration of the network 300 will be described. The network 300 has a function of connecting the authentication device 100 and the external device 200 to each other.
For example, Bluetooth, an optical communication network, a public telephone network, the Internet, or the like.

[Processing of System] Next, an example of the processing of the present system having the above-described configuration according to the present embodiment will be described in detail below with reference to FIGS.

[Concept of Recognition Button 30] First, the concept of the recognition button 30 will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 3
[Fig. 6] is a conceptual diagram showing a concept of a recognition button 30 of the present system in the present embodiment.

The recognition chip 10 is, for example, 8 times per second.
Since fingerprint authentication can be performed once, continuous identification can be performed, and a device that can detect the finger immediately when the finger is released from the device or when another person is replaced on the way may be used.

The switch button 20 can sense the movement of the finger. This device detects the tilting (rolling) of the finger to the left and right and front and back, and it can be used as a pointing device by linking it with the movement of the cursor on the screen. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the switch button 20 and the recognition chip 10 are integrally configured as the recognition button 30,
For example, it becomes possible to guarantee that the person himself / herself is operating even while the cursor is moving.

However, the above function may be realized by other alternative means. For example, even if the pointing function of the switch button 20 is realized by using a sensor such as a micro switch or a piezoelectric element arranged on the outer edge of the button-shaped switch, the effectiveness of the present invention is maintained, and the method of realizing the switch button 20 is realized. Applies regardless of.

Since the recognition chip 10 is provided on the contact surface of the switch button 20 with the user's finger, it is possible to realize an authentication device in which the button cannot be pressed (does not respond) unless the user himself or the object does not operate even if it is pressed. You can Further, it is possible to realize an authentication device that can identify the person who pressed the button.

The switch buttons 20 include not only those that can be mechanically pressed but also those that detect the recognition and pressing of a fingerprint without changing the position or shape (for example, a pressure sensitive sensor).

[Concept of Action of User's Finger] Next, details of the concept of action of the user's finger will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. 4 and 5 are diagrams showing an example of the concept of the operation of the finger of the user of the present system in the present embodiment.

Switch button 20 or recognition chip 10
By this, the movement of the user's finger can be detected.
Alternatively, instead of the switch button 20, a mechanical / electrical switch such as a display device is used together to recognize the horizontal movement or inclination of the finger.

By this, the user can input in the directions of up, down, left, right, etc. in addition to pressing the switch in the vertical direction. This is an alternative to moving the mouse on the desk.

The movement of the finger can be sensed by the switch button 20 or the recognition chip 10. By using a mechanical / electrical switch instead of the switch button 20, it is possible to recognize the touch and the detachment of the finger on the recognition surface. This replaces mouse button clicks and double clicks.

Although the password is generally represented by letters or numbers, it can be replaced by a series of rolling operations of the user's finger on the recognition button 30. This allows
Even with a single recognition button, it is possible to secure strong security equivalent to adding a password consisting of a series of finger movements in addition to fingerprint authentication.

Further, the operation pattern (also referred to as a motion sequence) can be used not only for increasing the security level, but also for instructing an external device to perform an operation associated with a direction. For example, there are applications such as stepwise raising or lowering the set value of the target external device, or indicating the operation direction of the robot arm or the like.

Further, the motion sequence input by the user to the recognition button 30 may be linked to some specific function of the external device.

For example, in the operation pattern shown in FIG. 4, a motion sequence in the upward direction, four clicks, and the leftward direction is registered as a privilege mode transition command described later. In order to realize the application of such a motion sequence, the motion sequence can be input from the recognition button, can be stored in the storage unit 106, and can be externally transmitted and stored if necessary.

In this system, by using the motion sequence in addition to the personal identification by the fingerprint, it is possible to give one recognition button a plurality of meanings and functions, beyond the functional range of the original recognition button. As a result, even with a single recognition button, it is possible to set or switch a plurality of security levels that can be used only by an authorized person or the person himself or control a complicated device.

[Management of Operation Mode] Next, details of management of the operation mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 and 7. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of transition of operation modes of the present system in the present embodiment.

The fingerprint authentication function used by a general user by this apparatus has an authentication mode in which authentication is always performed and a non-authentication mode in which authentication is not performed, and these can be switched by a privileged mode operation. .

In the authentication mode, the recognition button 30 always reads the fingerprint of the finger placed on or pressed down and identifies whether or not it is the fingerprint of the person himself / herself registered in advance. on the other hand,
In non-authenticated mode, the recognition button does not authenticate the fingerprint,
Always interpret as the person. To switch the authentication mode,
Perform after changing to privileged mode.

The authentication apparatus 100 has a privileged mode and a user mode, and the following functions can be executed in each mode.

First, in the privileged mode, a new genuine fingerprint can be newly registered, or a previously registered fingerprint can be deleted.
You can register motion sequences.
You can also switch from privileged mode to authenticated user mode,
Alternatively, the non-authentication mode can be entered.

Next, in the authenticated user mode, it is possible to shift from the privileged mode to the authenticated user mode, or to perform fingerprint authentication for all or application-specified operations in the user mode.

Next, in the non-authentication user mode, the privileged mode can be switched to the non-authentication user mode, and the operations in all the user modes can be freely operated without authentication.

Here, the "operation" refers to all things that the user can perform by operations such as pressing various buttons, rolling a finger, clicking, menu selection, and pen input.

Further, FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing an example of the processing for shifting the operation mode of the present system in the present embodiment.

The transition from the user mode to the privilege mode is
This is performed by inputting a motion sequence that the user has determined in advance. Therefore, the device constantly monitors the action of the user's finger, checks the action with the content of the motion memory, and shifts to the privileged mode when the action is matched.

First, a privilege mode for initial setting is set (step SA-1).

Then, the operation permitted in the privileged mode is executed (step SA-2).

Next, the motion sequence registration is selected from the button or the menu and a series of finger movements is input (step SA-3).

Next, the finger action (transition command) is registered in the motion information database 106b which is a motion memory (step SA-4).

Next, the button for selecting the shift to the user mode is pressed or the move menu is selected (step SA-5).

After shifting to the user mode, the user mode operation (step SA-7) is performed, and the motion memory is collated by finger action monitoring, and if the motion memory content and the finger motion match (step SA-7). -8), and shift to privileged mode (step SA
-10) If the contents of the motion memory do not match the motion of the finger (step SA-9), the user mode is continued (step SA-6).

[Installation of a plurality of recognition buttons] Next, details of installation of a plurality of recognition buttons will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of installing a plurality of recognition buttons of the system in the present embodiment.

In this embodiment, the authentication device 100 is used.
Combines a plurality of recognition buttons 30. Each recognition button 30 is a number or character, or Yes, No
It is associated with the meaning such as or "approval". By selectively pressing multiple recognition buttons, it is possible to enter more complex information and express the user's intention.

It is possible that only a specific person can press at least one of the plurality of buttons, or the button cannot be operated even if pressed. Also, the person who has pressed the button can be specified. As a result, the entered information content and the identity of the sender can be proved.

[Installing the recognition button on the operation target] Next,
Details of setting the recognition button on the operation target will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 to 11. 9 to 11 are diagrams illustrating an example of a case where the recognition button of the system according to the present embodiment is installed on the operation target object.

As shown in FIG. 9, one or a plurality of recognition buttons are arranged on the operation panel. The operation panel is attached to an object whose movement is to be restricted, and selective operation is permitted only to authorized people.

As an example, lock / unlock (house, warehouse,
Vehicles, other chemicals, dangerous goods storage, etc.), computer startup, application startup, equipment operation, chemicals and dangerous goods management warehouse, ATM of financial institutions, etc.
All other uses are not restricted.

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, there is shown a basic configuration in the case where the recognition button is installed on the operation target. Any mounting method such as a database in the external device may be used.

From the recognition button attached to the gate, the vending machine or the device, the PIN (Personal Ide) generated from the authentication result or the motion sequence is displayed.
(Information Number) is generated. The PIN is not necessarily the PIN itself, and may be a virtual PIN encrypted in combination with the time or the like or a one-time password that can be used only once.

On the other hand, the apparatus side is equipped with a computer and a database, and the PIN corresponding to the fingerprint of which acceptance is accepted is stored in the database in advance. The PIN generated by the recognition result by the fingerprint recognition button and the PIN in the database are collated by the collation device. If they match, the request is accepted, and if there is no match, the request is rejected.

Next, as shown in FIG. 11, another configuration in the case where the recognition button is installed on the operation target is shown. The PIN of the person himself / herself is written in advance on another portable device such as a mobile phone or a card brought by the person himself / herself by using another recognition device.

When a recognition button provided on the apparatus side is pressed or a motion is input, PIN is generated as a recognition result. On the other hand, a PIN reading signal is sent from a device having a recognition button to a card or a mobile phone. The encrypted PIN is sent from the card or mobile phone to the device.

On the device side, the PIN previously generated by the recognition button as the recognition result and the PIN received from the outside are collated, and the person who carries the card or mobile phone authenticates himself. If both match, it is accepted, and if they do not match, it is rejected.

[Interlocking with Display Device, etc.] Next, the details of interlocking with the display device will be described with reference to FIG. Figure 1
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of interlocking between the recognition button and the display device of the system in the present embodiment.

The recognition button 30 can indicate a direction by recognizing a change in the inclination of a finger on the button or by pressing a button arranged around the button. It can be linked with the movement of the cursor on the display device such as the display device 40. That is, the cursor can be moved by changing the inclination of the finger on the recognition button. In addition, since the individual user can be specified from the device or application side, it is possible to realize an advanced personalization function that provides information and services specialized for the individual.

Since the fingerprint can be recognized even while the cursor is moving, the movement of the cursor can be selectively restricted, and the movement of the cursor can be limited to only the movement for the function menu permitted by the person himself. That is, a menu with restricted access cannot be selected.

The selection of the menu is performed by clicking on the recognition button (touching the button quickly once or twice). Only a specific authorized user can select the menu by clicking. This allows the user who performed the click operation to be identified.

The external device is mainly a computer,
The mobile phone, the PDA, the game machine, the mobile device for business use, the cash register, the vending machine, etc. are not limited to these.

Further, even when the display device or the stylus pen is used as a pointing device, the recognition button can continuously verify the person's authentication, thereby guaranteeing that the person himself / herself operates the pointing device.

In that case, one hand holds the portable device while holding the recognition button with a finger to authenticate the user, and the other hand touches the screen or inputs with a stylus pen to select a menu. To do. Further, even with a bar code reader or the like, with a similar configuration, it is possible to perform personal authentication and bar code scanning.

[When Mounted on Remote Control Device] Next, details of a case where the present authentication device according to the present embodiment is mounted on a remote control device will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. 13 to 15 are diagrams showing an example of a case where the present authentication device according to the present embodiment is mounted on a remote operation device.

As shown in FIG. 13, the authentication device 100 can be used as a device for a television or an air conditioner remote control box, or a portable information device such as a mobile phone or a PDA.
Set up. As a result, a portable remote operation device in which only a specific person can operate the screen such as a menu or the operating person can be specified. Thereby, the operation can be instructed to the target object only when the person owns the remote control device for the person.

The person in possession of this device authenticates himself / herself by performing operations permitted to him / her, for example, locking / unlocking, starting / stopping the car engine, starting a computer, etc. Within, and within that range,
All types of remote control are possible.

This remote operation includes operations necessary for purchasing from an automatic vending machine, ticket purchasing, etc., in addition to operating the devices and the like. The device can be made into a card shape by miniaturization.

Further, as shown in FIG. 14, this remote control device can communicate with the device to be operated through wired, wireless, infrared, etc., and reflect the intention of the operator in the external device.

By unifying the interface of this operation device and the target device, it becomes a general-purpose remote control device capable of operating a plurality of targets.

[0129] This plays a role like a universal key for certifying the authenticity of the owner, and any access is permitted as long as the remote control device equipped with the authentication device 100 is provided. The intention of the owner can be sent to the target.

This is, so to speak, like a remote controller with an electronic seal stamp that always guarantees that the owner and the user are the same, and if it is a device that can interface with this,
Guaranteed to be the instruction of the person. As the communication means used here, a sufficiently secure and highly confidential means is selected.

If necessary, by including an electronic signature in the messages exchanged between the two parties,
You can also use full authentication.

Further, as shown in FIG. 15, the remote control device provided with the authenticating device functioning as a universal key can be incorporated in various media, such as a card and a PD.
A, can be incorporated into a mobile phone, etc.

[When Implementing the Present Authentication Device as an Individual Identification Sensor] Next, details of implementing the present authentication device as an individual identification sensor will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the present authentication device of the present system in the present embodiment is realized as an individual identification sensor.

Looking mainly at the side that receives a signal from the remote control device equipped with the authenticating device that functions as a universal key, a person who is interested in the object can turn the universal key toward the object. Pressing down indicates that the person is interested in the object.

Therefore, the universal key receiving device (personal identification sensor) can be used as a human sensor which can identify a person who is interested by installing it in various places such as posters, show windows and tags attached to mannequins and objects. .

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an application example in which special information, an event or the like is transmitted to an individual customer by using the individual identification sensor.

A recognition button is pressed toward an object having a portable universal key and having a sensor installed.

Then, the ID indicating the individual is sent from the universal key to the individual identifying sensor. This makes it possible to understand who is interested in who, where, what, when.

Furthermore, the personal identification sensor can send ID information and the like to the customer management system to return special information for specific customers such as special prices and preferential information ranked by purchase history to the universal key.

Further, the owner of the universal key can know its contents through the display screen or the like. This enables individual marketing and sales activities targeting specific individuals.

Furthermore, by using bidirectional communication, a plurality of universal key owners give prices to goods and services,
It is also possible to have an auction where you can make a successful bid for the highest price. The scope of the invention is not limited to the examples presented, but also applies to other applications.

[Case of Coordinating Main Authentication Device with Other External Device] Next, details of the case of coordinating the main authentication device with another external device will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.
17 and 18 are diagrams showing an example of a case where the main authentication device of the present system in the present embodiment is linked with another external device.

The remote control device provided with the present authentication device that functions as a universal key may be configured by itself, but it can be integrated with a mobile device such as a mobile phone or a PDA capable of wireless connection. Yes (see Figure 17). This allows information to be exchanged with remote targets by linking with the communication function of the device. The remote target also includes the use of Internet services connected by extension of the telephone line.

As a result, it becomes possible to cooperate with the operation of the object such as the vending machine in front of the user and the net type information system which manages wide area information.

Not only does the object operate upon receiving a signal for personal identification, but a device such as a cash register receives an account number, card information, a telephone number, etc. by communication and executes settlement in real time. A configuration is also possible. In addition, the purchase price of the product and the usage fee of the service can be safely and reliably included in the bill of the telephone usage fee of the person.

Further, in the application such as the auction mentioned above, a plurality of purchase applicants may have different purchase conditions with respect to the sale conditions disclosed through a poster, a bulletin board or a show window on which a personal identification sensor is installed. It is also possible to realize an auction in which the universal key is used to present purchase conditions such as prices to individual identification sensors.

FIG. 18 is a schematic diagram showing an example of cooperation between the authentication device 100 and another device. The configuration shown in FIG. 18 is
It can also be said that a relay device that guarantees the identity of the user cooperates with a device in the vicinity, a telephone line, and a computer application connected to the end of the Internet.

[When Implementing the Present Authentication Device as a Hard Key] Next, details of implementing the present authentication device as a hard key will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the present authentication device of the present system in the present embodiment is realized as a hard key.

Various hard keys for authenticating a person are currently being developed. Such a hard key is a USB (Universal Serial Bus) of a computer.
It can be inserted at the bottom of a port or mobile phone, and if a hard key is inserted, it is considered as being used by the person himself, and he can log in to the computer and decrypt encrypted communication text into plain text.

For mobile phones, UIM (Univers
al Identity Module) has been put to practical use. UIM has encrypted telephone number and user ID
If you insert it into the main body of a telephone or the like, it will be regarded as being used by the owner himself and can be used with a predetermined telephone number. Also, the UIM can be detached from the telephone body and attached to another telephone.

There is no problem as long as such a hard key is owned and used by the person himself, but if it is lost, stolen, loaned or the like, it can be used by another person. That is, it is not possible to prevent impersonation of another person by only using the hard key or UIM.

As shown in FIG. 19, by adding the authentication device 100 to the hardware key, it is possible to eliminate the danger that the person other than the person himself / herself uses the hard key. As a result, the safety of mobile devices is increased, and high-value transactions and payments by companies can be safely performed.

The above-mentioned equipment, PDA, mobile phone,
It is possible to freely combine information appliances, cards, hard keys, etc. Even in that case, the recognition button 3
The validity of the authentication device 100 using 0 does not change.

The current hard key is mounted as a socket into which the hard key can be physically inserted, but it may be realized by a wireless communication means such as wireless or infrared.

Similarly, a recognition button is installed on the device side such as a mobile phone, a register, a computer, or an automobile, and a PIN sent from the personal recognition hardware side and a PIN obtained from the recognition button installed on the device. It may be configured to collate.

[When Implementing the Present Authentication Device as a Prepaid Card, a Smart Card, etc.] Next, details of when the present authentication device is implemented as a prepaid card, a smart card, etc. will be described.

By installing the authentication device 100 of the present invention on a card such as a prepaid card or a smart card that can store goods as a substitute for cash, it becomes possible to identify the owner of the card as the owner of the card. .

Further, when purchasing goods or services, the price can be safely withdrawn from the card.

Similarly, the authentication device 100 may be installed on the card reading device side to verify the PIN sent from the card side with the PIN obtained from the recognition button installed on the reading device. .

The card may be a contact type or a non-contact type.

[Other Embodiments] The embodiments of the present invention have been described so far. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be applied to the technical idea described in the claims. It may be implemented in various different embodiments within the scope.

Further, of the processes described in the embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed may be manually performed, or described as being performed manually. All or part of the processing can be automatically performed by a known method.

In addition to the above, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including parameters such as various registered data and search conditions, screen examples, and database configurations shown in the above-mentioned documents and drawings are specifically mentioned Can be changed arbitrarily except.

Further, regarding the authentication device 100, the constituent elements shown in the drawings are functionally conceptual, and are not necessarily physically configured as shown. For example, all or some of the processing functions of each server of the authentication device 100, particularly each processing function performed by the control unit, are controlled by a CPU (Central Procedures).
Sing Unit) and a program that is interpreted and executed by the CPU, or can be realized as hardware by a wired logic. The program is recorded in a recording medium described later, and can be mechanically read by the authentication device 100 as needed.

Further, the authentication device 100 further includes, as further constituent elements, an input device (not shown) including various pointing devices such as a mouse, a keyboard, an image scanner and a digitizer, and a display device (not shown) used for monitoring input data. No.), a clock generator (not shown) that generates a system clock, and an output device (not shown) such as a printer that outputs various processing results and other data.
The input device, the display device, and the output device may be respectively provided with the input / output control interface unit 110.
It may be connected to the control unit 102 via.

Various databases and the like (authentication information database 106a to operation information database 106b) stored in the storage unit 106 include memory devices such as RAM and ROM, fixed disk devices such as hard disks, storage devices such as flexible disks and optical disks. It stores various programs, tables, files, databases, web page files, etc. used for various processes and website provision.

Further, the authentication device 100 connects a peripheral device such as a printer, monitor or image scanner to an information processing device such as an information processing terminal such as a known personal computer or workstation, and the information processing device according to the present invention is connected to the information processing device. It may be realized by implementing software (including programs, data, etc.) that realizes the method.

Further, the specific form of the distribution / integration of the authentication device 100 is not limited to that shown in the figure, and all or part of it may be functionally or physically distributed in arbitrary units according to various loads and the like. -Can be integrated and configured. For example, each database may be independently configured as an independent database device, and a part of the processing may be performed by CGI (C
It may be realized by using the Ommon Gateway Interface).

Further, the program according to the present invention can be stored in a computer-readable recording medium. Here, this "recording medium" means a floppy (R)
Disk, magneto-optical disk, ROM, EPROM, EE
Any "portable physical medium" such as PROM, CD-ROM, MO, DVD, etc., any "fixed physical medium" such as ROM, RAM, HD, etc. built into various computer systems, or LAN, A "communication medium" that holds a program in a short term, such as a communication line or a carrier wave when transmitting the program through a network typified by WAN and the Internet, is included.

The "program" is a data processing method described in any language or description method, and may take any form such as source code or binary code. In addition,
The "program" is not necessarily limited to a single configuration, but may be configured as a plurality of modules or libraries distributed, or an OS (Operating System).
It also includes a program that cooperates with a separate program represented by m) to achieve its function. Note that a specific configuration for reading a recording medium in each device described in the embodiments,
Well-known configurations and procedures can be used for the reading procedure, the installation procedure after the reading, and the like.

Also, the network 300 includes the authentication device 1
00 and the external device 200 are mutually connected,
For example, Internet, intranet, LAN
(Including both wired / wireless), VAN, personal computer communication network, public telephone network (including both analog / digital), leased line network (including both analog / digital), CATV network, etc. , IMT2000 system, GSM system or PDC / PDC-P system, etc.
Cellular packet switching network, wireless calling network, Bluetooth
Any of a local wireless network such as th, a PHS network, a satellite communication network such as CS, BS, or ISDB may be included. That is, the present system can send and receive various data via any network whether wired or wireless.

[0172]

As described above in detail, according to the present invention, the fingerprint pattern of the user is sensed, and it is recognized whether the sensed fingerprint pattern matches the fingerprint pattern information of the user registered in advance, It senses the movement of the user's finger and recognizes whether the detected movement matches the pre-registered movement pattern information, so by using both personal identification by fingerprint and authentication by movement, other people are misidentified and accepted. It is possible to provide a personal authentication system, an authentication device, a personal authentication method, a program, and a recording medium that can reduce the "others acceptance rate" and improve security.

Further, as a result, it is possible to provide a personal authentication system, an authentication device, a personal authentication method, a program, and a recording medium that can simultaneously input a command or the like to an external device or the like used after authentication.

Further, according to the present invention, since the fingerprint recognition means is provided on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing means,
A user can provide a personal authentication system, an authentication device, a personal authentication method, a program, and a recording medium that can integrally perform fingerprint authentication and operation input.

Further, according to the present invention, the authentication device stores the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user and retrieves the command information corresponding to the recognized motion pattern information. Personal authentication system, authentication device, which can specify the operation of external device etc. by a series of operations
A personal authentication method, a program, and a recording medium can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, since the authentication device executes the retrieved command information, the operation of the finger on the recognition button designating various command information such as the transition from the privileged mode to the user mode. An individual authentication system, an authentication device, an individual authentication method, a program, and a recording medium that can be executed can be provided.

Further, according to the present invention, since the authentication device transmits the retrieved command information to the external device, the personal authentication system and the authentication in which various command information for the external device can be transmitted by the designated operation. An apparatus, a personal authentication method, a program, and a recording medium can be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the overall configuration of the present system.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of a configuration of an authentication device 100 to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 3 is a recognition button 3 of the system according to this embodiment.
It is a conceptual diagram which shows the concept of 0.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a concept of a finger motion of a user of the system in the present embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a concept of a finger motion of a user of the system in the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of transition of operation modes of the present system in the present embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of an operation mode transition process of the present system in the present embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of installation of a plurality of recognition buttons of the system according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a case where a recognition button of the system in the present embodiment is installed on an operation target object.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a case where a recognition button of the system according to the present embodiment is installed on an operation target object.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a case where a recognition button of the system according to the present embodiment is installed on an operation target object.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of interlocking between a recognition button and a display device of the system in the present embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the authenticating device according to the present embodiment is mounted on a remote control device.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the authenticating device according to the present embodiment is mounted on a remote control device.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the authenticating device according to the present embodiment is mounted on a remote control device.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the present authentication device of the present system in the present embodiment is realized as an individual identification sensor.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the main authentication device of the present system in the present embodiment is linked with another external device.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the present authentication apparatus of the present system in the present embodiment is linked with another external apparatus.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of a case where the present authentication device of the present system in the present embodiment is realized as a hard key.

FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of authentication information stored in an authentication information database 106a.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of information stored in a motion information database 106b.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 authentication device 10 recognition chip 20 switch button 30 recognition button 40 display device 102 control unit 102a Recognition algorithm unit 102b Command information execution unit 102c Operation mode management unit 104 Communication control interface section 106 storage 106a authentication information database 106b motion information database 108 Communication unit 110 I / O control interface section 200 External device 300 networks

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Claims (21)

[Claims] 1. A personal authentication system comprising an authentication device for authenticating that a user is a legitimate user and an external device used by the user, which are mutually connected via a network. The authentication device includes a fingerprint sensing unit that senses a user's fingerprint pattern, and a fingerprint recognition unit that recognizes whether the fingerprint pattern sensed by the fingerprint sensing unit matches previously registered fingerprint pattern information of the user. Means, a motion sensing means for sensing a motion of the user's finger, and a motion recognition means for recognizing whether the motion sensed by the motion sensing means matches the motion pattern information registered in advance. Personal authentication system characterized by. 2. The personal authentication system according to claim 1, wherein the authentication device is provided with the fingerprint recognition means on the contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing means. 3. The authentication device includes a command information storage unit for storing command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user, and the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition unit. The personal authentication system according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a command information search means for searching for. 4. The personal authentication system according to claim 3, wherein the authentication device further comprises command information execution means for executing the command information retrieved by the command information retrieval means. 5. The authentication device further comprises command information transmitting means for transmitting the command information searched by the command information searching means to the external device, according to claim 3 or 4. Personal authentication system described. 6. A fingerprint sensing means for sensing a user's fingerprint pattern, and a fingerprint recognition means for recognizing whether the fingerprint pattern sensed by the fingerprint sensing means matches the user's fingerprint pattern information registered in advance. And a motion recognizing unit for recognizing a motion of the user's finger, and a motion recognizing unit for recognizing whether the motion detected by the motion sensing unit matches the motion pattern information registered in advance. Characterizing authentication device. 7. The authentication device according to claim 6, wherein the fingerprint recognition means is provided on a contact surface of the user's finger in the motion sensing means. 8. Command information storage means for storing command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user, and command information for searching for the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition means. The authentication device according to claim 6 or 7, further comprising: search means. 9. The authentication device according to claim 8, further comprising: a command information execution unit that executes the command information searched by the command information search unit. 10. The authentication device according to claim 8, further comprising: command information transmitting means for transmitting the command information retrieved by the command information retrieval means to the external device. . 11. A personal authentication system configured by connecting an authentication device for authenticating that a user is a legitimate user and an external device used by the user to each other via a network. A personal authentication method to be performed, wherein a fingerprint sensing step of sensing a user's fingerprint pattern, and whether the fingerprint pattern sensed in the fingerprint sensing step matches previously registered fingerprint pattern information of the user. A fingerprint recognition step of recognizing, a motion sensing step of sensing a motion of a user's finger, and a motion recognizing step of recognizing whether or not the motion sensed in the motion sensing step matches pre-registered motion pattern information, A personal authentication method comprising: 12. The personal authentication method according to claim 11, wherein the fingerprint recognition step is provided on a contact surface of a user's finger in the motion sensing step. 13. A command information storing step of storing command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user, and command information searching for the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition step. The personal authentication method according to claim 11, further comprising a search step. 14. The personal authentication method according to claim 13, further comprising: a command information execution step of executing the command information retrieved in the command information retrieval step. 15. The personal authentication method according to claim 13, further comprising a command information transmitting step of transmitting the command information searched in the command information searching step to the external device. 16. A fingerprint sensing step of sensing a user's fingerprint pattern, and a fingerprint recognition step of recognizing whether the fingerprint pattern sensed in the fingerprint sensing step matches previously registered fingerprint pattern information of the user. And a motion recognition step of detecting a motion of the user's finger, and a motion recognition step of recognizing whether or not the motion sensed in the motion sensing step matches pre-registered motion pattern information. And a program for causing a computer to execute a personal authentication method executed by an authentication device. 17. The program according to claim 16, wherein the fingerprint recognition step is provided on a contact surface of a user's finger in the motion sensing step. 18. A command information storing step of storing command information corresponding to the motion pattern information of the user, and command information searching for the command information corresponding to the motion pattern information recognized by the motion recognition step. The program according to claim 16 or 17, further comprising: a search step. 19. The program according to claim 18, further comprising: an instruction information execution step of executing the instruction information retrieved in the instruction information retrieval step. 20. The program according to claim 18, further comprising: a command information transmitting step of transmitting the command information retrieved by the command information retrieval step to the external device. 21. A recording medium on which the program according to claim 16 is recorded.