TW200947303A - Enabling device and method by biometrics - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an enable device and an enable method using biometrics technology and applied between a user and a computer system. The device includes a biometric feature conversion device, a storage component, and a processor. The method includes steps of: the biometric feature conversion device converting biometric features of the user into first data; and the processor comparing the first data and second data and issuing an enable signal to power on the computer system when the first data are identical with the second data.

Description

200947303 • Nine, invention description: [Technical field of invention] This case is a biometric activation device and method, especially a biometric activation device and method applied between a user and a computer system. [Prior Art] e In the traditional computer boot process, the user manually starts the power supply. 'The host starts to operate and loads BI0S (Basic 1 0 0 utput System; setting and booting program, then loading inside the hard disk (HardDisk) Data and start the operating system, then enter the login page. After logging in, there will be a final verification procedure to protect the privacy and confidential information in the computer. That is, the user needs to enter the account number and password to pass the data. This procedure can only enter the operating environment of the operating system. ® And most of the verification procedures use password verification, that is, the user enters the account number and password as the basis for the system to identify the user, that is, The account and password entered by the user can be logged into the operating system after the system has been correctly verified. However, the above method is used after the operating system is loaded to use the password verification method as the method of (4) electricity private and _ data: The result is limited, because when the operating system is loaded, it means that the data inside the disc is also loaded, but only the secret is left at this time. Verification to ^ as the last level, if this level is cracked, the internal privacy of the computer 5 200947303 and confidential information will also be in danger of being invaded or stolen. Plus many users set the password is too simple and easy to be If you are a hacker, you can easily record the account and password entered by the user by simply inserting a Trojan horse into the security vulnerability of the application used by the computer you want to hack through the Internet. The use of verification procedures is only used as the last level to protect computer privacy and confidential information. If the level is cracked, the internal security and confidential information of the computer will be threatened, so this level It can be regarded as a weakness in the security management of computers. It is the main purpose of the development of the present invention to provide a suitable device and method to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a biometric activation device. And a method, in particular, a biometric activation device and method applied between a user and a computer system. The present invention provides a biometric activation device for use between a user and a computer system, comprising: a biometric conversion device for converting a biometric feature of the user into a first data; and a storage component for storing a second data; and a processor, the signal is connected to the biometric conversion device and the storage component for comparing the first data with the second data, and when the first data matches the first data comparison, issuing a power control signal The computer system is brought into a power state corresponding to the power control signal. Further, the present invention further provides a method for starting biometric identification, including 200947303. The following steps: converting a biometric of a user into a first data; The first data is compared with a second data. When the first data and the second data match, a power control signal is issued to cause a computer system to enter a power state corresponding to the power control signal. A detailed description of the present invention and the technical contents of the present invention will be made with reference to the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings. ® [Implementation]

See the first figure in May, which is a schematic diagram of the function block of the biological identification start I set in one embodiment of this case. As can be clearly seen from the first figure, 'the biometric activation device 1Q includes a biometric conversion device 11 (for example, a pictographic device), and (4) a biological feature of a user (such as a user's fingerprint). Converting into a first data; storing component 13 for storing - second data; and a processor 12 for communicating with the biometric conversion device 11 and the storage component 13 for comparing the second material with the second material - The data is matched with the second data = n sends a power control signal to cause the computer system to enter the power state corresponding to the power control signal. In addition, the power supply module (4) can be used to supply the power required for the biometric activation device 10 and the computer system, the power supply in the computer or the biometric activation device 1G. A main system 15 for biometric identification by means of a computer cable, a 诵田由, a Universal Serial Bus 7200947303 face or a Bluetooth Transfer Technology Street (BluetGGth) signal The starting device 1G is mainly used for fine processing/proud data comparison _ heart' and complete communication with the main pure 15 In addition, the biometric conversion shock can be used not only to complete, but also to use a palm scanner, an iris scanner; ^ Complete the device or a device such as a retina scanner.曰】

When the user wants to start the computer system! At this time, the biometric device 11 must first be scanned for the biological characteristics of the time to perform the identity authentication process. The biometric conversion device converts the scanned biological sign into the first--the view of the domain (4) 12 . It is assumed that the bio-wei conversion device η is a fingerprint scanning device for capturing and storing the fingerprint on the finger of the user as the first data, and then transmitting the first data to the processor processor 12 according to the first The data is found from the storage element 13 to find a matching L-shaped process towel, and the processor 12 cuts out the feature area of the texture in the fingerprint image of the first data, which is a so-called core point, and the core point As the basis for fingerprint image recognition. In this way, the processor 12 can perform the comparison from the core data stored in the storage component ι3 in advance, and use the core point of the first data to confirm the identity of the user. If there is no _ compliant second (four), the aircraft feature conversion device 11 will prompt the user to match the data matching result by flashing or warning sound on the device. On the other hand, when the first data and the second data match result, the processor 12 sends a power-on signal to the power supply module 14' and maintains the signal for 5 seconds to 1 second to start the power supply module 200947303. 'The main system 15 is started to operate. After the main system 15 starts to operate, the internal system of the internal system 15 detects and drives the hardware devices inside the main system 15. After the hardware device is correct, the operating system is loaded and the system is completed. After the booting is completed, the processor 12 can also automatically log in to the operating system by using the user account and password corresponding to the matching, and the user can enter the user separately (4) and the material is used for the operation (4) surroundings. Of course, in order to achieve double protection, you can also cancel the automatic login.

The steps of the operating system, while retaining the requirement for the user to enter the account and password separately to log in to the operating system. In addition, in order to facilitate the user's operation, the computer system j is first activated by the user (4) 'Biometrics to set up 1G storage components Μ internal... and the second data available for comparison. Therefore, the biometric activation device does not perform the user authentication process, that is, the device does not use the 2 biometrics as the ratio_action, and the biometric conversion device U=needs to the user. The scan action completes the authentication process and completes the boot action and logs into the operating system. The operating system "requires the user to immediately set the second data, and stores the second data in the storage element 13 as the second data system for the subsequent identity authentication process. The user's account number, password, and feature characteristics are included, and different biometric ports can be established corresponding to different users. The stored data can be more than one for the processor 12 to use when identifying the user. The identity of the person. In other words, if the biometric feature is the label of the second data, in the process of processing the H 12 and the program will first compare the first data with or without the biometric phase 200947303 * • if there is a corresponding The biometric feature can be used to know the identity of the user by the second material tagged with the biometric. The biometrics are the unique features of the user that can be used for identification. They can be user-fingerprint images, retina images, an iris image, a palm shape image, and a palm print. A combination of one or more of an image, a sound feature parameter, and a pupil image. As can be seen from the above description, when the processor 12 matches the first data and the second capital, the user identity can be known and the computer program can be completed. In the login (4), the device 12 can be used by the user. The storage device 13 registers the user account and password in the second data stored in advance, and logs into the operating system. Different from the above green, the maker account and password may not be placed in the storage element 13, and * is to store the user data including the user biometrics, the user account and the password in the main system 15. And ^ before the power is turned on but the system is operated, the main system 15 can perform the user identification with the user data pre-stored in the main system 15 according to the first data, thereby determining the identity of the user and from the corresponding user. The data is entered into the operating system by knowing the user account and password. The following two examples are provided to subdivide the biometric activation method described above. See the first figure for the month, which is the biometric startup startup flowchart of the first embodiment. It is assumed that the second data stored in the internal component 13 has been completed and the biometric feature is the fingerprint image of the user. When the user wants to activate the electrical thin system 1, the user touches the fingerprint scanning device with the fingerprint (step 20). The fingerprint of the user will be stored as the first data (step 21). Then the first data is transmitted to the processor 12 for authentication. 200947303

The program 'processor 12 searches for the second compliant subject from the library element 13 based on the first data (step 22). If the comparison result is not met, the fingerprint scanning device flashes the warning light on the device or sounds a warning tone to remind the user that the data comparison does not match (step 25), and returns to the state of waiting for the user to fingerprint the fingerprint ( Step 20). On the other hand, if the comparison result between the first material and the second data is met, the processor 12 can know the identity of the user from the second data, complete the identity secret program' and send the power activation signal to the power supply module, and The signal is maintained for 5 seconds to 1 second, and the power supply module 14 is activated to start the operation of the main system 15. After the main system 15 starts operating, the internal magical program is used to drive the internal hard disk of the main system 15 and drive After the hardware device is correct, the manned operation is pure, and the booting operation is completed (step 23). After the booting is completed, the processor 12 can also enter the operating environment dedicated to the user by using the user account corresponding to the matching and the automatic code entry operation system (step 24). Referring to the second figure, it is a biometric startup startup flowchart of the second embodiment. It is assumed that the second data in the storage element 13 has been: 疋: the biometric feature is the fingerprint image of the user. When the user wants to start the brain system, the user touches the fingerprint scanning device with the fingerprint to scan. Action (step 3G), when the user's fingerprint touches the fingerprint identification device, the fingerprint of the user will be image captured and stored as the first data (step, 31) 'and then the first data is transmitted to the processor 12 According to the first data, the identifier 12 is searched from the storage component 13 for the second sign, and the thumb (8) is matched. If the comparison result* is met, the fingerprint scanning device flashes by the light on the device or A warning tone is issued to remind the user that the comparison is not met (step 37) 'and _ waiting for the state of the tactile squeak (step 3G). Conversely, if the comparison between the first data and the second data is consistent The processor 12 can learn the identity of the user from the second data, complete the identity verification procedure, and send the power activation signal to the power supply module 14, and maintain the signal for 0.5 seconds to 1 second to start the power supply module. 14, make the main system 15 start After the main system 15 starts to operate, the internal ubiquitous firmware program detects and drives the hardware device inside the main system 15, and the hardware device is loaded into the operating system after the hardware device is completed, thereby completing the booting operation (step 33). After the booting is completed, the processor 12 transmits the first data to the main system 丨5 (step 34), and the main system 15 can pre-store the user data stored in the main system 15 according to the first data (including use). The biometrics, user account and password are compared (step 35), and then the user identity is determined, and the user account and password are known from the corresponding user profile to log into the operating system (step 36), and enter The operation environment specific to the user. It can be seen from the above that the biometric activation device of the present invention can identify the user according to the biometric characteristics and issue a power control signal to cause the computer system 1 to enter the power state corresponding to the power control signal. The power state of the general computer system 1 can be roughly divided into four states, and the classification corresponding to the power management of the operating system is as follows. Shutdown state (S5, Shutdown) 'that is, the power state when the computer system 1 is not turned on; the second state is the working state (SO, WorkingState), when the computer system 1 is turned on and successfully logs into the operating system, it belongs to this working state. The third state is standby (S3, Standby or Suspend to RAM). When the computer system 1 is in the standby state, the main system 15 is in a low power supply state, 12 200947303 ❹

But it can resume operation immediately. Therefore, in the standby mode, only a small amount of power is consumed. When the user wants to use the computer system 1 again, the computer system i can quickly wake up and return to the working state when the user left the computer system 1 last time; the fourth state is the sleep state (S4, Hibernet or Suspend to Disk) When the computer system 1 is in the sleep state, the computer system 1 stores all the data in one of the main systems 15, which is the basic storage device in the main system 15, and the computer system 1 will all the data. After storing it on the hard disk, turn off the power. When the user restarts the computer system ^, it will return to the working state before the last sleep state. Therefore, the power used by the computer system 1 is lower than the standby state during the sleep state, but the computer system 1 takes a long time to respond. When the computer system 1 is turned on, it enters the state of jade. In the state where the system and the application private do not need to verify the biometric characteristics of the user, it is assumed that the user touches the biometric conversion device with the fingerprint to perform the scanning action. Pure 15 will judge that the latter wants to change the power supply of the computer system i. Therefore, in order to avoid the occurrence of misjudgment, the main system U will ask the user to re-enter the mth, that is, to use - to control the computer system i % 增能* 0 a This σ11 will convert the μ biometric conversion device and the second scanned fingerprint into a second data. In addition, if you want to use this to change the power of the computer, ‘" function before & change the power state of the system 1 and set different fingerprints under working conditions 钽 fourth information. The heart is stored in the storage element 13 and is set to a 13 200947303. When the biometric conversion device η has converted the secondary fingerprint file that the user has entered into the third request and transmits it to the processor 12, the processor 12 accordingly The third (four) 细 storage element 13 in the mechanical conformity of the fine data, if the comparison results are met, the processing n 12 that is the money fine (four) combination of settings to set the corresponding power state, and the power control is called to the power supply module i4 'command The power supply module 14 causes the computer (4) 1 to enter the power state corresponding to the power control signal. On the contrary, if the comparison wire; f is consistent with the financial device 12 will borrow

The biometric conversion device u ± _ or a warning tone to remind the user data comparison results do not match. The power supply is controlled by fingerprint. Please refer to the fourth figure, which is the flow chart of the first practical step of controlling the power state by fingerprint. When the completion and boarding of the operating system (steps in the Putian system 1 into the working state (step milk), in the system and the king, 'there is a need to verify the user's biometrics, assume that 7 people touch the creature with fingerprints The action of the feature conversion device 11 performing scanning 'step 412 】 In order to avoid the occurrence of a misjudgment, the main system will have a user to scan for the second time (step 413), after the user scans the t-th fingerprint (step 414), the biometric conversion device 11 converts the first time, the scan and the second scanned missing image file into the third data and transmits it to the 12' processing 11 12 according to the third data and from the storage element 13 = The fourth information is matched (step 415). If the second time is not carried out, the user is returned to the original working state (step 4ΐι), and the third capital 14 200947303 Ο 与When the result of the four-way comparison is not met, the processor 12 will remind the user that the result of the beating comparison does not match by the signal (4) on the bio-conversion device 11 or by issuing a warning tone (step 419). On the other hand, if the comparison result is met, the device 12 sets the corresponding power state according to the fingerprint combination of the fourth data, and sends a power control signal to the power supply module 14, and commands the power supply module 14 to make the computer system break into the power supply. Controls the power state corresponding to the signal. Example 1. If the user touches the biometric conversion device u with the thumb for the first time, and touches the biometric conversion device 11 with the index finger for the second time, the processor 12 issues a power supply standby device to the power supply module 14 to command the power supply mode. Group 14 causes the electrical (four) system 1 power supply (four) signal to correspond to the electrical age standby state (step 416). _ 2 : If the user touches the biometric conversion device 11 with the thumb for the first time - the second time touches the biometric device with the thumb], the power supply is released, the command 14 module 14 is used to make the electricity (four) The input power control signal corresponds to one of the computer system sleep states (step 417). Example 3: If the user first uses the thumb=biometric feature to turn the U, the second time, the finger contact biometric conversion f is set to 11 'the processor 12 is issued — the power off signal signal to the power supply mode m' command power supply The module 14 causes the computer system 1 to enter a computer system shutdown state corresponding to the power control signal (step 418). Example 4: If the computer = system 1 is already in standby, H, if the user is -: New = sign conversion device U, the second time touches the biometric switch = device η with the ring finger, the processor 12 sends a power supply signal The power supply module 'command power supply module 14 causes the computer system i to enter the power control signal as one of the computer system working states (step 42). 15 200947303 Referring to the fifth figure, it is a flow chart of the second embodiment method step of controlling the power state by fingerprint. When the booting is completed and the operating system is 510), the computer system enters the human state (step 511), and the system and the application do not need to verify the biometric characteristics of the user, and the user is assumed to touch the biometric with the fingerprint. The conversion device η performs scanning (^512). 'In order to avoid the occurrence of misjudgment, the main system and the system π will require the person to scan the second fingerprint again (step 513), after the user scans the first=private pattern ( Step 514), the biometric conversion device η converts the scanned image groove scanned by the first time and the second time into a third data and transmits it to the third data processor 12 according to the third dragon and Storage element μ : Find the character. The fourth information (step 515). If the user does not perform the second time, the main system 15 determines that the user has returned to the original working state by mistakenly touching the biometric conversion device (step 511). When the comparison result of the third asset fourth material does not match, the processor 12 will alert the user by making a light or a warning tone on the bio-switching device u; the result is not met (step 519). On the other hand, if the comparison result is equal to $12, the power control signal corresponding to the fingerprint combination of the fourth data is set to the power supply mode, the group 14 is commanded, and the power supply mode user 1 is entered. The power control signal corresponds to the power state. (The step is to scan the same fingerprint twice to switch the power state to set 11, flute _ L. If the user touches the biometric conversion device 12 for the first time with the index finger, 丨i also touches the biometric conversion device U with the index finger for the second time. The processor ^ sends the power standby to the supply group 14, and commands the power supply module 14 to make the computer system wire, the warehouse, the heart P7, and the computer system standby corresponding to the power control signal. Shape 16 200947303 S When the computer system is in the standby state, if the user uses the index finger again to order the two-person scan 'processing H 12, then the power supply _ number is sent to the power supply module 14 life · ^ power supply mode, address 14 to make the computer system] Enter the sleep state of the computer system corresponding to the power control signal. When the computer system is in the sleep state, the user uses the index finger to turn over the material, and the processor 12 sends a power working signal to the power supply module 14 to command the power supply module 14 to make The computer system i enters the working state of the computer system corresponding to the power control signal. Thus, the user needs to use the index finger to perform two scans to control the switching of the power supply ring of the computer system 1. The user can set the scan to use different fingerprints to perform the shutdown action. For example, in any power state of the computer system 1, the user touches the biometric conversion device u with the index finger for the first time, and the second time is the thumb. In contact with the biometric conversion device 11, the processor 12 sends the electrical signal to the power supply module, and commands the power supply module 14 to cause the computer system 1 to enter the computer system shutdown state corresponding to the power control signal (step 518). Embodiments Please refer to the sixth figure, which is a flow chart of the method steps of the third embodiment for controlling the power state by fingerprint. When the booting is completed and the operation system is logged in (step 610), the computer system 1 enters the working state (step 611). When the main system 15 is not working properly or the user wants to enter the computer to shut down, the user can fingerprint contact with the biometric conversion device 11 and stay for more than 4 seconds, usually when the user wants to force the computer to shut down. When the state is 'may be the case where the main system 15 cannot operate normally, the processor 12 can replace the action of the main system 15 to perform the judgment. • When the main system 15 is not functioning properly, 'by the processor 12 to detect 17 200947303 = refers to contact with the biometric conversion device u for more than 4 seconds (step 12 g 卩 卩 卩 卩 ( 四 四 四 四 四 四The conversion device „, the processor 12 will require the input == action (step). If the user does not perform the second:

=: The processor 12 determines that the user is in the wrong state of the biometric conversion device (step (10). Conversely, when the user scans the second pattern (step 613), the biometric conversion device n The fingerprint of the sweeping field is replaced by the third: #料 and passed to the processing m processor ^ according to the third transfer money storage component 13 in accordance with the fourth data V 614) ° and the second and fourth data If the comparison result is not met, the processing H 12 will notify the user that the data comparison result does not match by the flashing of the signal on the biometric conversion device u or by issuing a warning sound (step 616). When the result is met, the processor 12 sends a power forced shutdown signal to the power supply module 14, and commands the power supply module 14 to turn off the power of the computer system i (step 615), and enters a forced shutdown state of the computer system corresponding to the power control signal. The method for controlling the power state by using the biometrics mentioned above needs to be pre-set: different biometrics are combined to correspond to different power states, and may be one of the user's fingerprint images, a retinal image, and an iris image. a combination of one or more of a palm shape image, a palm print image, a sound feature parameter, and a pupil image. Based on the above description of the technology, the most important technical feature of the case is to replace the power button of the conventional computer system with the biometric conversion device, and to enhance the security and security of the computer system by the identification function of the biometric activation device 18 200947303 A biometric scan is required to turn on the eDonkey's personal instruction and the age-appropriate environment, which greatly enhances the convenience of the smoke. 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 f The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the scope of the patent. In addition, any of the objects or advantages or features of the present invention are not to be construed as being limited by the scope of the invention. In addition, the abstract section is only used to assist in the search of patent documents and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. [Simple description of the diagram] This case can be obtained through a more detailed understanding of the following drawings and descriptions: ^ Figure is a functional block diagram of a biometric activation device applied to a computer system according to an embodiment of the present invention. = The second figure is a flowchart of the booting of the biometric starting device in the first embodiment. The second figure is a flow chart of starting the biometric activation device in the second embodiment. The four figures are flow diagrams of the method steps of the first embodiment of controlling the power state by fingerprint. The fifth figure is a flow chart of the method steps of the second embodiment of controlling the power state by fingerprint. The eighth figure is a flow chart of the method steps of the third embodiment of controlling the power state by fingerprint. 19 200947303 [Description of main component symbols] The components included in the diagram of this case are listed as follows: Computer system 1 Biometric activation device 10 Biometric conversion device 11 Processor 12 Storage component 13 Power supply module 14 Main system 15

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Claims (1)

200947303 X. Patent Application Scope: The L-type biometric activation device is applied between a user and a computer system. The device comprises: a biometric conversion device for converting one of the user's creatures into a first data. ; a storage component for storing a second data; and a processor coupled to the biometric conversion device and the storage device for comparing the first data with the second data When the data matches the second data comparison, a power control signal is issued to cause the computer system to enter a power state corresponding to the power control signal. 2. The biometric activation device according to claim 1, wherein the biometric conversion device can be a fingerprint scanning device, a palm scanner, an iris scanner, a voice input device or a retina scanner. The device is done. 3. The biometric activation device according to claim 1, wherein the biometric feature comprises a fingerprint image of the user, a retina image, an iris image, a palm shape image, and a palmprint pattern. A combination of one or more of an image, a sound feature parameter, and a pupil image. 4. The biometric activation device of claim 1, wherein the power control signal is a power activation signal, and the power state is corresponding to a computer system startup state. 5. The biometric activation device of claim 1, wherein the power control signal is a power standby signal, and the power state is a computer system standby state. 6. The biometric activation device of claim 1, wherein the power control signal is a power sleep signal, and the power state is a computer system sleep state. 7. The biometric activation device of claim 1, wherein the power control signal is a power operation signal, and the power state is a computer system working state. 8_ The biometric activation device of claim 1, wherein the power control signal is a power shutdown signal, and the power state θ is a computer system shutdown state. 9. The biometric activation device of claim 1, wherein the power control signal is a power forced shutdown signal, and the power state is a forced shutdown state of the computer system. Ίο. A biometric activation method comprising the steps of: J converting a user's biometrics into a first data; and comparing the first data to the second data, when the first data touches When the second breeding match is matched, a power-on signal is issued to activate the power of a computer system. 11. If the method for initiating biometric identification described in item 1G of the Remaining Surroundings is applied, the biometric feature may include a fingerprint image of the user, a retinal image, an iris image, a palm shape image, and a Palmprint image, a sound feature parameter, and - one or more implants of the pupil image towel. 12. A method for initiating biometric identification comprising the steps of: converting a user's biometrics into a first data; and comparing the 'Lindi' data with the second data, when the first data 22 200947303 When the second data is matched, the m control signal causes the brain system to enter a power state corresponding to the power control signal. 13. The method for initiating biometric identification according to claim 12, wherein the biometric feature comprises a fingerprint image of the user, a retinal image, an iris image, a palm shape image, and a palm print. A combination of one or more of an image, a sound feature parameter, and a pupil image. 14. The method for starting biometric identification according to claim 12, wherein the power control signal is a power start signal, and the power state is a computer system startup state. 15. The method for starting biometric identification according to claim 12, wherein the power control signal is a power standby signal, and the power state is a computer system standby state. 16. The method for starting biometric identification according to claim 12, wherein the power control signal is a power sleep signal, and the power state is a computer system sleep state. The method for starting biometric identification according to claim 12, wherein the power control signal is a power operation signal, and the power state is a computer system working state. 18. The method for initiating biometric identification according to claim 12, wherein the power control signal is a power off signal, and the power state is a computer system shutdown state. 19. The method for starting biometric identification according to claim 12, wherein the power control signal is a power forced shutdown signal, and the power state is a forced shutdown state of the computer system. twenty three