| 摘要 |
<p>An object of the invention is to provide a device operation permission/authentication system with which it is possible to continue operation of a device without repeating a cumbersome operation like a checking operation performed to start the operation, thereby maintaining convenience and also enhancing a security level. To achieve the stated object, the device operation permission/authentication system comprises: an operation start authentication means for, prior to operation of a device, reading first biometric information of an operator, checking the first biometric information against prestored information, and permitting and authenticating start of the operation on the basis of a result of the checking operation; and operation continuation authentication means for, during the operation of the device, reading second biometric information that is different from the first biometric information of the operator in a non-contact manner, checking the second biometric information against prestored information, and permitting and authenticating continuation of the operation on the basis of a result of the checking operation. <IMAGE></p> |
