Patent ID: 8006099
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: G06F,G07C,H04L

Abstract:
1. A non-transitory computer readable storage medium which stores a computer program that, when executed by a computer, causes the computer to execute: counting a number of times that a fingerprint authentication has failed, using a device which causes the counted number of times that fingerprint authentication has failed to be cleared after a power OFF in which power to the device was turned OFF and a subsequent power ON in which power is provided to the device; allowing a user to feed a fingerprint for the fingerprint authentication if the counted number of times that the fingerprint authentication has failed is not greater than a first predetermined number of times; changing from the fingerprint authentication to a PIN code authentication if the counted number of times that the fingerprint authentication has failed is greater than the first predetermined number of times; and after changing to the PIN code authorization,