Method and image forming apparatus to authenticate user by using smart card

摘要

A method and an image forming apparatus authenticate a user by using a smart card. The image forming apparatus includes a card reader to, if a smart card is inserted, extract user information from the smart card, an input unit to input information required for user authentication, a storage unit to store the input information in correspondence with the extracted user information, a user account management unit to request to authenticate the user of the smart card based on the extracted user information and the input information, or the extracted user information and the stored information, and a user authentication unit to authenticate the user according to the authentication request.

主权项

1. An image forming apparatus to authenticate a user by using a smart card, the image forming apparatus comprising:
a card reader to extract user information from the smart card; a user interface unit displaying a user interface including a password temporary-storing option which allows the user to select a password storing period of time; an input unit to receive input information required for user authentication, the input information comprising user selectable password temporary-storing information including the password storing period of time input by the user; a storage unit to store the input information in correspondence with the extracted user information; a user account management unit to request to authenticate the user of the smart card based on the extracted user information and the input information, or the extracted user information and the stored information; and a user authentication unit to authenticate the user according to the authentication request.