CN101576809B - System and method for self-help printing by using biological identification technology and printing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention proposes a system and method for self-service printing using biometric identification technology and printing equipment. The self-service printing system using biometric identification technology includes at least one printing equipment, at least one network management center and public information management center. The printing device is connected to the network management center. The public information management center is connected to the network management center through a network. The invention can make users safer, more efficient and more convenient when printing documents in offices.

Description

System, method and printing device for self-service printing using biometric technology

technical field

The invention relates to the field of printers, in particular to a system and method for self-service printing using biometric identification technology.

Background technique

With the rapid increase of the social population and the increase of public social work content, the workload of some public security household registration agencies, visa agencies, social security agencies, medical insurance agencies, and banks has also rapidly expanded. When handling some important documents, such as visas, household registration certificate forms, and some bank business forms, it is necessary to authenticate the person, so when performing face-to-face procedures at the service window, it is necessary to ensure the security of information exchange.

The patent with application number 02153280.X of the National Patent Office proposes a method and device for controlling printing security with fingerprints, which realizes the function of secure printing through a "fingerprint computer-printing all-in-one machine". Please refer to FIG. 1 , which is a flow chart of the method and device for controlling printing security with fingerprints.

S101, input the fingerprint of the printer user for the first time after turning on the printer.

S103, storing the user's fingerprint in the printer, making a fingerprint template, and simultaneously transmitting the fingerprint template to the background database for storage, and restarting.

S105. When using the printer, first read the user's fingerprint.

S107, comparing the read user's fingerprint with the fingerprint template stored in the printer, and if they are inconsistent, the printer refuses to execute the job.

S109, comparing the transmission user's fingerprint with the background database fingerprint template.

S111, if the user's fingerprint is consistent with the background database fingerprint template, then execute the printing program, and save the complete records of printing time, times, users, etc. in the background database for later viewing.

The method and device for using fingerprints to control printing security can effectively improve the security of printers through fingerprint verification, but there are still the following defects:

1. The "fingerprint computer printing all-in-one machine" used in this method and device for controlling printing security with fingerprints must be installed in relevant institutions such as public security household registration agencies, visa agencies, social security agencies, and medical insurance agencies. When the user needs to handle important documents At the same time, it is often necessary to issue relevant certificates in different institutions, so the user needs to print user information in multiple institutions at the same time, and also needs to visit multiple institutions, and fingerprint verification is required every time, and the process is cumbersome.

2. The method and device for using fingerprints to control printing security still require the user to control the printing of the printer through the operation of the computer, which cannot achieve interactive work with the user, resulting in reduced work efficiency. If the printing operation is carried out in offices with a large flow of people such as visa agencies, the office with a heavy workload will be even more busy.

Contents of the invention

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a self-printing system using biometric technology to solve the problem that existing printers cannot perform self-printing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for self-service printing using biometric technology to solve the problem that existing printers cannot perform self-service printing.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a printing device to solve the problem that existing printers cannot perform self-service printing.

The invention proposes a self-service printing system using biometric identification technology, which includes at least one printing device, at least one network management center and public information management center. Each network management center includes a database for storing user information and a first communication module. The first communication module is connected with the database. The printing device is connected to the network management center to collect the user's fingerprint feature data and print documents, and send out the user's fingerprint feature data and the information that the user selects to be printed by the user. Each printing device includes a mechanical device, biometric A sensor, a second communication module and a control module. The mechanical device is used to print the document according to the information to be printed selected by the user. The biometric sensor is used to collect the user's fingerprint feature data. The control module is respectively connected with the mechanical device, the biometric sensor and the second communication module, to control the printing process of the mechanical device, and to issue a fingerprint collection command to the biometric sensor, and send out the information and information that the user needs to print through the second communication module. The user's fingerprint feature data collected by the biometric sensor. The public information management center is connected to all network management centers through the network to form a user information sharing database, which is used to call out the information that the user needs to print and package it and send it to the printing device, to store the user's fingerprint data template in advance, and to receive the printed information. The device sends out the information that the user needs to print and the collected user's fingerprint feature data, and verifies the user's fingerprint feature data.

According to the self-service printing system using biometric identification technology described in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the printing device also includes an authority control device, which is connected to the mechanical device, and is used to restrict or allow the mechanical device to print according to the degree of confidentiality of the document information. Proprietary documentation.

According to the self-service printing system using biometric technology described in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the public information management center also includes a printing information database for backing up the content of the document printed by the user and the attributes of the printing.

验证装置，其与机械装置相连，用以当机械装置所打印的文档信息属于预设的保密信息时，使机械装置进入待机状态，并对用户和指定工作人员进行指纹验证，验证通过后使机械装置继续工作。According to the self-service printing system using biometric technology described in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the printing device also includes a confidentiality level

The verification device is connected with the mechanical device, and is used to make the mechanical device enter the standby state when the document information printed by the mechanical device belongs to the preset confidential information, and perform fingerprint verification on the user and the designated staff. After the verification is passed, the mechanical device The device continues to work.

According to the self-service printing system using biometric identification technology described in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the printing device further includes a camera connected to the control module for taking pictures when the user collects fingerprints and prints documents.

The present invention also proposes a self-service printing method using biometric identification technology, which uses the public information management center to call user personal information stored in at least one network management center, and enables the user to perform self-service printing on at least one printing device. It includes a registration process and a self-printing process. The registration process includes the following steps: First, provide the fingerprint collection device designated by the public information management center. Secondly, the fingerprint feature data of the user is collected by the fingerprint collection device, and the corresponding confirmation of the fingerprint and the identity is carried out. Finally, upload and store the user's fingerprint feature data to the public information management center as the user's fingerprint feature data template, and correspond to the user's personal information one by one. The self-service printing process includes the following steps: first, the user selects the information that the user needs to print at the printing device. Secondly, the printing device collects the fingerprint characteristic data of the user. Then, the printing device sends the user's information to be printed and the fingerprint feature data to the public information management center. Next, the public information management center compares and verifies the received user's fingerprint feature data with the pre-stored user's fingerprint feature data template. Then, after passing the verification, the public information management center calls out all the user information stored in the network management center and sends it to the printing device according to the information that the user needs to print. Finally, the printing device prints the document.

According to the self-service printing method using biometric technology described in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, when user fingerprint features and printing information are transmitted between the network management center and the public information management center, data encryption and decryption must be performed through the system software.

According to the self-service printing method using biometric technology described in the preferred embodiment of the present invention, when the user's fingerprint feature data is verified, the public information management center records the content of the document printed by the user, the attributes of the print and the The shooting records taken when the user collects fingerprints and prints documents are backed up.

The present invention further proposes a printing device, which performs fingerprint verification in a public information management center via a network management center, and realizes self-service document printing. The printing device further includes a mechanical device, a biometric sensor, a second communication module and a control module. The mechanical device is used to print the document according to the information to be printed selected by the user. The biometric sensor is used to collect the user's fingerprint feature data. The control module is respectively connected with the mechanical device, the biometric sensor and the second communication module, to control the printing process of the mechanical device, and to issue a fingerprint collection command to the biometric sensor, and send out the information and information that the user needs to print through the second communication module. The user's fingerprint feature data collected by the biometric sensor.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

1. The present invention closely connects the printing equipment with the network management center through the network, so that when the user handles complex procedures, he only needs to operate on the printing equipment of any agency office, and can print out the required information stored in all The organization's user information does not need to go to each organization's office to handle it, which greatly improves the efficiency of work.

2. When a user prints a document through the printing device of the present invention, the self-service printing method is adopted, which not only improves the work efficiency, but also saves a lot of manpower and material costs of the office, and creates an era of self-service printing of important public documents.

3. The present invention introduces biometric identification technology into ordinary printers, greatly improves the security of printed documents by using biometric identification with stability, reliability and uniqueness, and ensures the absolute legitimacy of identity.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 is a kind of flow chart of the method for using fingerprint to control printing security of the patent embodiment that the national patent office application number is 02153280.X;

Fig. 2 is a system frame diagram of self-service printing using biometric technology according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a frame diagram of another self-service printing system using biometric identification technology according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a structural diagram of a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a flow chart of the registration process of a method for self-service printing using biometric technology according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a flowchart of a self-service printing process of a method for self-service printing using biometric technology according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

The principle of the present invention is: verify the user's fingerprint through the public information management center, after confirming its identity, call the user's information from at least one network management center, and send it to the printing device, so as to realize the user's fingerprint on the premise of ensuring security. self-printing.

The present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Please refer to FIG. 2 , which is a frame diagram of a self-printing system using biometric technology according to an embodiment of the present invention. The self-service printing system using biometric technology includes at least one printing device 201 , at least one network management center 203 and public information management center 205 . The printing device 201 is connected to the network management center 203 . The public information management center 205 is connected to the network management center through the network 207 .

The network management center 203 can be set up in public information offices such as public security agencies, financial institutions, driving agencies, medical insurance agencies, and social security agencies, and one or more printing devices 201 can be installed in each agency. When a user needs to print user information stored in different organizations, he only needs to input fingerprint feature data at any printing device 201 . When the fingerprint verification is passed, the user information at the network management center 203 of all institutions required by the user can be obtained through the public information management center 205, and self-printing can be performed through the printing device 201.

Please refer to FIG. 3 , which is a frame diagram of another self-printing system using biometric technology according to an embodiment of the present invention. The self-service printing system using biometric technology includes at least one printing device 201 , at least one network management center 203 and public information management center 205 . Each network management center 203 includes a database 303 for storing user information and a first communication module 305 . The first communication module 305 is connected to the network 207 . The printing devices 201 are connected to the network management center 203 , and each printing device 201 further includes a mechanical device 307 , a biometric sensor 309 , a second communication module 313 and a control module 311 . The control module 311 is connected to the mechanical device 307 , the biometric sensor 309 and the second communication module 305 respectively. The public information management center 205 is connected to the network management center 203 through the network 207 .

The network management center 203 can be set up in public information offices such as public security agencies, financial institutions, driving agencies, medical insurance agencies, and social security agencies, and one or more printing devices 201 can be installed in each agency. Users store their user information in the database 303 of each network management center 203, such as the user's household registration information is stored in the database of the public security agency, and the user's number information is stored in the database of the financial institution.

Before using the printing device of the present invention for self-service printing, the user needs to register with the public information management center 205, that is, the user's fingerprint feature data template is stored in the public information management center 205 in advance. For example, the fingerprint sensor designated by the public information management center 205 can collect the user's fingerprint characteristic data, and send and store it in the public information management center 205 after corresponding confirmation with the user identity.

When the user uses the printing device of the present invention to perform self-service printing, he only needs to use any printing device 201 to print out all the information required by the user in the network management center 203 . That is, the user selects the information that the user needs to print on the mechanical device 307 of any printing device 201 , and the mechanical device 307 will transmit the information that the user needs to print to the control module 311 . After receiving the information that the user needs to print, the control module 311 issues a fingerprint collection instruction to the biometric sensor 309, and the biometric sensor 309 prompts the user for a fingerprint verification instruction. After the biometric sensor 309 collects the user's fingerprint feature data, the control module 311 sends the user's fingerprint feature data and the information that the user needs to print to the network management center 203 through the first communication module 313, and through the first communication module 313 of the network management center 203 The communication module 305 is sent to the public information management center 205 by the network 207 .

After the public information management center 205 receives the user's fingerprint feature data sent by the network 207 and the information that the user needs to print, it compares the user's fingerprint feature data with the fingerprint feature data template stored in the public information management center 205 in advance. Verification. If the verification is passed, then the public information management center 205 calls out the information that the user in the database 303 of all network management centers 203 needs to print through the network, and sends it to the control module through the network 207, the first communication module 305, and the second communication module 313 311.

After the control module 311 receives the information that the user needs to print from the public information management center 205, it controls the mechanical device 307 to print out the document. Therefore, the user can self-print out all the required information on the printing device of any organization through the self-printing system using the biometric technology of the present invention. If the user goes through the formalities in the public security institution and needs to print out the user account information stored in the financial institution, he does not need to go to the financial institution to print, and only needs to print out the user information required by the user on the printing device 201 in the public security institution. . Through the invention, the work efficiency of the office can be greatly improved.

In addition, when the user's fingerprint feature data and the information to be printed are transmitted on the network 207, they can be encrypted first, and then decrypted when the fingerprint feature data is verified.

验证装置405与机械装置307相连，用以当机械装置所打印的文档信息属于预设的保密信息时，使机械装置进入待机状态，并需要对用户和指定工作人员进行指纹验证，验证通过后才使机械装置继续工作。摄像头409与控制模块311相连，用以在用户采集指纹及打印文档时进行拍摄，记录并保存到公共信息管理中心205。Please refer to FIG. 4 , which is a structural diagram of a printing device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The printing device 201 includes a mechanical device 307 , a biometric sensor 309 , a second communication module 313 and a control module 311 . The control module 311 is connected to the mechanical device 307 , the biometric sensor 309 and the second communication module 313 respectively. In addition, the printing device 201 also includes an authority control device 403, a confidential Verification device 405, camera 409. The authority control device 403 is connected with the mechanical device 307, and is used to restrict or allow the mechanical device 307 to print exclusive documents according to the confidentiality of the document information. For example, the staff of the office can control the authority control device 403 to restrict or allow the work of the mechanical device 307 according to. classified

The verification device 405 is connected with the mechanical device 307, and is used to make the mechanical device enter the standby state when the document information printed by the mechanical device belongs to the preset confidential information, and it is necessary to perform fingerprint verification on the user and the designated staff. Keep the mechanism working. The camera 409 is connected with the control module 311 to take pictures when the user collects fingerprints and prints documents, records and saves them in the public information management center 205 .

The present invention also proposes a method for self-service printing using biometric technology, which uses the public information management center to invoke user personal information stored in at least one network management center, and enables the user to perform self-service printing on at least one printing device. It includes a registration process and a self-printing process.

As shown in FIG. 5 , it is a flow chart of the registration process of a method for self-service printing using biometric technology in an embodiment of the present invention.

S501, providing a fingerprint collection device designated by the public information management center.

S503. Collect the fingerprint feature data of the user through the fingerprint collection device, and confirm the correspondence between the fingerprint and the identity.

S505. Upload and store the user's fingerprint characteristic data to the public information management center as a template of the user's fingerprint characteristic data, and one-to-one correspondence with the user's personal information.

As shown in FIG. 6 , it is a flowchart of a self-service printing process of a method for self-service printing using biometric technology according to an embodiment of the present invention.

S601, the user selects the information that the user needs to print at the printing device.

S603. The printing device collects fingerprint feature data of the user.

S605. Encrypt the information to be printed by the user and the fingerprint feature data, and then send it to the public information management center.

S607, the public information management center decrypts the information that the user needs to print and the fingerprint characteristic data received.

S609. The public information management center compares and verifies the received user's fingerprint feature data with a pre-stored user's fingerprint feature data template. If the verification fails, the public information management center may return verification failure information to the printing device, and prompt to re-verify the fingerprint.

S611, after the verification is passed, the public information management center calls out all the user information required by the user stored in the network management center according to the information that the user needs to print, and sends it to the printing device.

S613. The public information management center records and saves the content of the document printed by the user and the attributes of this printing. In addition, when the user collects fingerprints and prints documents, it can take pictures and records, and send and save the captured content to the public information management center together with the content of the document printed by the user and the attributes of the printing.

S615, the printing device prints the document.

The invention also proposes a printing device, which performs fingerprint verification in the public information management center via the network management center, and realizes self-service document printing. Its structure and function are the same as those of the printing device in the aforementioned self-printing system using biometric technology, and will not be repeated here.

In addition to using fingerprints for identity verification, the present invention can also adopt other biological verification methods, such as iris feature recognition, palm feature recognition and other technical solutions.

Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

1. The present invention closely connects the printing equipment with the network management center through the network, so that when the user handles complex procedures, he only needs to operate on the printing equipment of any agency office, and can print out the required information stored in all The organization's user information does not need to go to each organization's office to handle it, which greatly improves the efficiency of work.

2. When a user prints a document through the printing device of the present invention, the self-service printing method is adopted, which not only improves the work efficiency, but also saves a lot of manpower and material costs of the office, and creates an era of self-service printing of important public documents.

3. The present invention introduces biometric identification technology into ordinary printers, greatly improves the security of printed documents by using biometric identification with stability, reliability and uniqueness, and ensures the absolute legitimacy of identity.

The above disclosures are only a few specific embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any changes conceivable by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims (8)

1. A system for self-printing using biometric technology, characterized in that it includes: At least one network management center, each network management center includes a database for storing user information and a first communication module, the first communication module is connected to the database; At least one printing device, which is connected to the network management center, is used to collect the user's biometric data and print documents, and send the user's biometric data and the information that the user needs to print, wherein each printing device further includes: a mechanism for printing the document according to the user's selection; A biometric sensor for collecting user biometric data; A second communication module, used to send biometric data, send and receive print information and perform other data communications; A control module, which is respectively connected with the mechanical device, the biometric sensor, and the second communication module, and is used to control the printing process of the mechanical device, issue biometric data collection instructions to the biometric sensor, and pass the second communication module The second communication module sends out the information that the user needs to print and the user's biometric data collected by the biometric sensor; A public information management center, which is connected to all network management centers through the network to form a user information sharing database, which is used to call out the information that the user needs to print and package it and send it to the printing device to store the biometric data template registered by the user in advance , and receive the information that the user needs to print and the collected biometric data of the user sent by the printing device, and verify the biometric data of the user. the 2. The self-service printing system using biometric technology as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, the printing device further includes an authority control device, which is used to restrict or allow the mechanical device to print exclusive documentation. the 3. The system for self-service printing using biometric technology as claimed in claim 1, wherein the public information management center also includes a printing information database, which is used to check the content of the document printed by the user and the attributes of the printing. backup. the 4. The system for self-printing using biometric technology as claimed in claim 1, wherein the printing device also includes a confidential information verification device, which is connected with the mechanical device and the biometric sensor for When the document information printed by the mechanical device belongs to the preset confidential information, the mechanical device enters the standby state, and performs biometric verification on the user and the designated staff, and the mechanical device continues to work after the verification is passed. the 5. The system for self-service printing using biometric technology as claimed in claim 1, wherein the printing device further comprises a camera, which is connected with the control module, and is used for collecting biometric data and printing documents by the user Take a picture of the user. the 6. A method for self-service printing using biometric technology, which uses a public information management center to transfer user personal information stored in at least one network management center, and enables the user to perform self-service printing at at least one printing device, its features That is, it includes a registration process and a self-service printing process, wherein the registration process includes the following steps: Provide a biometric collection device designated by the public information management center; The biometric data of the user is collected through the biometric collection device, and the corresponding confirmation of the biometric data and identity is performed; Upload and store the user's biometric data to the public information management center as a user's biometric data template, and correspond to the user's personal information one by one; The self-printing process consists of the following steps: The user selects the information that the user needs to print at the printing device; The printing device collects the biometric data of the user; The printing device sends the information and biometric data that the user needs to print to the public information management center; The public information management center compares and verifies the received user's biometric data with the pre-stored user's biometric data template; After the verification is passed, the public information management center calls out all the user information stored in the network management center through the network and sends it to the printing device; The printing device prints a document. the 7. The method for self-service printing using biometric technology as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, when the user biometrics and printing information are transmitted between the network management center and the public information management center, the data shall be added through the system software. decrypt. the 8. The method for self-service printing using biometric technology as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, after the verification of the user's biometric data is passed, the public information management center records the content of the document printed by the user, the printed document Attributes and records taken by users when they collect biometric data and print documents, and back them up. the

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