Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus and an information processing method capable of improving security against leakage of a registered fingerprint in fingerprint authentication. Collation is performed on the basis of whether or not a feature amount of a partial region of an entire fingerprint imaged by a fingerprint imaging unit and a method of operation on the fingerprint imaging unit match the feature amount of the partial region of the entire fingerprint and the method of operation registered in advance. Application to a fingerprint authentication device is possible.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus, including: a feature point detecting unit configured to detect a feature point from an image including biological information obtained via a sensor unit; and a feature value extracting unit configured to extract a feature value that characterizes the feature point based on a peripheral image including the feature point.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes a fingerprint information acquisition unit that acquires fingerprint information, a determination unit that determines an action of a finger on the basis of the fingerprint information, and a processing unit that performs specified processing predetermined depending on the action on the basis of the determined action. This configuration makes it possible to perform a desired operation depending on the operation even with a compact apparatus, thereby enhancing user convenience.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a display control apparatus, a display control method, and a program which allow appropriate insurance to be recommended. Displayed is an insurance table of insurance, the insurance being detected in accordance with an evaluation value or evaluation values of the insurance preparing for a life relevant event or life relevant events being related to life, the evaluation value or evaluation values being calculated by using a development probability or development probabilities with which the life relevant event or life relevant events develop on a user. The present technology can be applied to a case where the insurance is recommended and other cases.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus and an information processing method capable of improving security against leakage of a registered fingerprint in fingerprint authentication. Collation is performed on the basis of whether or not a feature amount of a partial region of an entire fingerprint imaged by a fingerprint imaging unit and a method of operation on the fingerprint imaging unit match the feature amount of the partial region of the entire fingerprint and the method of operation registered in advance. Application to a fingerprint authentication device is possible.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus, and an improved design flexibility and minimized power consumption for biometric authentication in an electronic apparatus that performs biometric authentication, the electronic apparatus including: a wearable part movable to be worn on a user's body; and a biometric information acquisition unit provided on the wearable part and configured to acquire biometric information of the user for user authentication. This configuration makes it possible to improve design flexibility and minimize power consumption for biometric authentication in an electronic apparatus that performs biometric authentication.

Abstract: There is provided a lock control device attachable to a locking mechanism, the lock control device including circuitry configured to receive key information and a process request from a first communication device, the key information including authorization information of the first communication device related to a plurality of types of functions of the lock control device, and determine whether the process request is permitted based on the key information, wherein the key information further includes identification information of the first communication device.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus including: a locking control unit configured to execute a first process of processes for causing a locking unit to unlock, on the basis of detection of access of a first communication terminal; and a detection unit configured to detect an unlocking request by a user of the first communication terminal. The locking control unit executes a second process of the processes for causing the locking unit to unlock, when the unlocking request is detected and the first process is completed.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus, including; a feature point detecting unit configured to detect a feature point from an image including biological information obtained via a sensor unit; and a feature value extracting unit configured to extract a feature value that characterizes the feature point based on a peripheral image including the feature point.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic apparatus, and an improved design flexibility and minimized power consumption for biometric authentication in an electronic apparatus that performs biometric authentication, the electronic apparatus including: a wearable part movable to be worn on a user's body; and a biometric information acquisition unit provided on the wearable part and configured to acquire biometric information of the user for user authentication. This configuration makes it possible to improve design flexibility and minimize power consumption for biometric authentication in an electronic apparatus that performs biometric authentication.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus, an information processing method, a program, an information processing system, and a communication apparatus that are capable of enhancing authentication safety, the information processing apparatus including: a communication section configured to receive authentication information and a processing request from a first communication apparatus; an authentication information generation section configured to generate authentication information on the basis of first key information associated with a second communication apparatus; and a processing control section configured to control execution of a process corresponding to the processing request on the basis of the authentication information received by the communication section and the authentication information generated by the authentication information generation section.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including a memory that retains a first secret key corresponding to a first public key, and a processor that requests a change of a usage state of a second public key registered by a second apparatus in a first apparatus that retains a public key corresponding to a secret key from the first apparatus according to authentication using the first public key associated with the second public key and the first secret key.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an information processing system capable of making it difficult to be easily recognized as being a key at a glance by others. [Solution] Provided is an information processing system including a state acquisition unit configured to acquire information on a state of an object, and an authentication information acquisition unit configured to acquire authentication information corresponding to the information on the state of the object acquired by the state acquisition unit. According to such an information processing system, it is made difficult to be easily recognized as being a key at a glance by others.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing device, an information processing method, and an information processing system, which are capable of ensuring security and canceling a restriction through a simple procedure, the information processing device including: an acquisition unit that acquires a feature-quantity vector directly or indirectly indicating variations in a time series in at least one of a position and orientation of a housing of each of a plurality of different devices that are previously associated; and a controller that cancels a predetermined restriction set in advance, on the basis of the acquired feature-quantity vector corresponding to each of the plurality of devices.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus including: a locking control unit configured to execute a first process of processes for causing a locking unit to unlock, on the basis of detection of access of a first communication terminal; and a detection unit configured to detect an unlocking request by a user of the first communication terminal. The locking control unit executes a second process of the processes for causing the locking unit to unlock, when the unlocking request is detected and the first process is completed.

Abstract: Provided is an information processing apparatus including: a locking control unit configured to execute a first process of processes for causing a locking unit to unlock, on the basis of detection of access of a first communication terminal; and a detection unit configured to detect an unlocking request by a user of the first communication terminal. The locking control unit executes a second process of the processes for causing the locking unit to unlock, when the unlocking request is detected and the first process is completed.

Abstract: An information processing system includes circuitry that stores at least one secret key that corresponds to a public key. The circuitry causes display, on a screen, of information corresponding to the public key and information corresponding to the secret key. The circuitry also modifies the display of the first information corresponding to the public key when the public key is used and the display of the second information corresponding to the secret key when the secret key is used.

Abstract: There is provided a lock control device attachable to a locking mechanism, the lock control device including circuitry configured to receive key information and a process request from a first communication device, the key information including authorization information of the first communication device related to a plurality of types of functions of the lock control device, and determine whether the process request is permitted based on the key information, wherein the key information further includes identification information of the first communication device.

Abstract: To be capable of guaranteeing security without dependency on a distance of wireless communication while maintaining convenience of a key apparatus, there is provided an information processing apparatus including: a key storage unit configured to retain one or more secret keys corresponding to one or more respective public keys; and a key use permission state storage unit configured to store presence or absence of use permission of each of the one or more secret keys. For at least any of the one or more secret keys, a switch between the presence and absence of the use permission stored by the key use permission state storage unit is possible.

Abstract: [Object] To perform a desired operation in response to an operation even with a compact apparatus. [Solution] An information processing apparatus according to the present disclosure includes: a fingerprint information acquisition unit configured to acquire fingerprint information; a determination unit configured to determine an action of a finger on the basis of the fingerprint information; and a processing unit configured to perform specified processing predetermined depending on the action on the basis of the determined action. This configuration makes it possible to perform a desired operation depending on the operation even with a compact apparatus, thereby enhancing user convenience.