JP2004259208A - Automatic input program for id and password or the like and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem wherein it is difficult to memorize ID or password or the like, while it is undesirable in terms of safety to carry the ID or password written in a notebook or the like. <P>SOLUTION: This automatic input program of ID or password or the like is provided to make a computer perform on a browser: the recording of input data inputted to an input picture in a data base; the edition of the input data such as automatic input, reference, change, partial correction or erasure; the registration of the changed data in a server; the export of the data of the data base in another format; the inport of a file in another format to the data base; automatic change for automatically changing the input data after the lapse of a predetermined time since the input data have been recorded; automatic pause for automatically pausing various functions when the input from the input device does not continue in a predetermined time; and external recording for storing the data of the data base and the program in the external recording element. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a program for causing a computer to automatically input an ID, a password, or the like required to be input on an input screen that requires input of an ID, a password, and the like, particularly, on an input screen on an Internet website, and records the program. And a computer-readable recording medium.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Various OSs (operating systems) are provided as software for managing the entire computer system. Typical examples are the "Windows" (registered trademark) series of Microsoft Corporation and the "MacOS" (registered trademark) of Apple Corporation. Also, various web browsers are provided as software for browsing websites on the Internet. Typical examples are "Internet Explorer" (registered trademark) of Microsoft Corporation and "Netscape Navigator" (registered trademark) of Netscape Corporation.
[0003]
Some Internet websites require user authentication in order to browse the website and receive services on the website. Such a website has a login screen (input screen) for asking the user to enter an ID and a password. In such a website, since the user needs to input his / her ID and password on the login screen, the user memorizes his / her ID and password or carries it with his / her memo. In this case, a simple password is used to make it easy to memorize, or a memo is pasted near the computer to prevent an input error or a forgetting of an ID or a password. On the login screen, the entered ID and password can be stored in the web browser.
[0004]
As described above, the input screen for requesting the input of the authentication information frequently appears not only in the Internet but also in other applications.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, it is difficult for the user himself to store input information such as various IDs and passwords. Further, it is troublesome to input the input information every time, and it is easy to make an input error, and there is also a disadvantage that the workability is reduced. Conversely, if the input information is simplified, the input information may be known to another person and illegally used by a third party. In addition, if you carry the notebook with the input information in your notebook, or paste it near the computer, if you lose the notebook or memo, you will not be able to authenticate, There is a problem that anyone who picks up can authenticate if they see it, and the user authentication becomes meaningless. Especially on the Internet, if the password entered on the login screen is saved in the browser, it is said that the saved password can be used by others to log in without permission, or that you can not log in on the go unless you remember the password There are inconveniences. In the first place, it is very dangerous to let a browser remember personal information, and there is a risk that information may be stolen by an intrusion from the outside. Furthermore, when changing or deleting the password once determined, it is necessary to follow the instructions in the web page, and it is difficult to change the password easily, and there is a problem in information security.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
An object of the present invention is to provide an automatic input program such as an ID and a password, which can solve the above various problems, and a recording medium.
[0007]
One of the automatic input programs for ID, password, etc. of the present invention is a recording step of saving the input information, such as ID and password, input on an input screen for inputting input information, such as ID and password, in a database; And an automatic input step of automatically inputting input information each time the input screen is opened.
[0008]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as the password of the present invention is an automatic input program which is started when a password is input to the start screen, and after the password is input to the start screen, the input screen other than the start screen is displayed. A recording step of inputting an ID, a password and the like required on an input screen and storing the input information in a database, and an automatic input step of automatically inputting the input information stored in the database each time the input screen is opened After the input information is stored in the database, the input information stored in the database is automatically saved every time the input screen is opened, even if the input information is not input to the input screen if the password is input on the start screen. And an automatic input step of inputting the information to the computer.
[0009]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as passwords of the present invention is a recording step capable of storing input information such as two or more different IDs and passwords input on one input screen in the database in the program. In the subsequently opened input screen, the user is allowed to select any one of the two or more pieces of input information stored in the database, and the selected input information is automatically displayed on the opened input screen. And an automatic inputting step of inputting the information.
[0010]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as passwords of the present invention can further cause a computer to execute a recording step of encrypting input information such as an ID and a password and storing the encrypted information in a database.
[0011]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as passwords of the present invention is that, among input information such as IDs and passwords stored in a database, input information of symbols that cannot be read on an input screen is converted into readable symbols. It is possible to cause a computer to execute a reference step of displaying on a setting screen and displaying input information of a symbol readable on the input screen as it is on the setting screen.
[0012]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as passwords of the present invention is to change, partially correct and delete input information such as ID and password stored in the database without opening an input screen for inputting them. Editing can be performed, after which the computer can execute an editing step of inputting the edited input information on an input screen that is opened thereafter and a registration step of registering the edited input information to the outside. is there.
[0013]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as passwords of the present invention is a program that allows a computer to execute an import step and an export step.
[0014]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as the password of the present invention measures a period from when the input information is stored in the database by a counting function, and automatically inputs the input information after a predetermined period using a random number table. It is possible to cause a computer to execute an automatic change step of changing to new input information.
[0015]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as the password of the present invention is a program which can cause a computer to execute an automatic pause step for suspending functions other than a program start step automatically by a non-input operation for a predetermined time. is there.
[0016]
Another one of the automatic input programs for passwords and the like according to the present invention is that the input screen for inputting input information such as a password is an input screen on an Internet website.
[0017]
Another one of the automatic input programs for passwords and the like according to the present invention is a recording step of also storing the URL information of the input screen on the input screen of the ID and the password of the Internet website, and designating the stored URL. The user can directly open the input screen, and cause the computer to execute an automatic input step of automatically inputting input information such as an ID and a password stored in the database into the input screen. It is.
[0018]
Another one of the automatic input programs such as a password of the present invention is to make a computer execute an external recording step of recording each of the above programs together with input information such as an ID and a password stored in a database on a removable disk. You can do it.
[0019]
A computer-readable recording medium that records an automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention is obtained by recording the above-described programs on a recording medium.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
(Embodiment 1)
The automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention is executed by a computer 1 having a hardware configuration as shown in FIG. The computer 1 in FIG. 1 is a general-purpose computer, and is connected to a CPU 2, a ROM 3, a RAM 4, an interface circuit (I / F: for example, a graphic board) 5, an I / F 6, an I / F 7, and a communication I / F (communication) via a bus. (Control device) 8.
[0021]
A monitor (display device) 9 is connected to the I / F 5. The input device 10 is connected to the I / F 6. As the input device 10, a keyboard, a mouse, a joystick, a trackball, a flat space, or the like is used. A hard disk (including a hard disk drive) 11 is connected to the I / F 7, and a communication I / F 8 is connected to the Internet 12 through a communication line.
[0022]
The ROM 3 stores a startup program. The startup program is executed by the CPU 2 when the power of the computer 1 is turned on. As a result, the operating system (OS) stored in the hard disk 11 and one or more drivers for display processing or communication processing are loaded into the RAM 4, and various processing and control can be executed.
[0023]
A program for controlling the computer 1 is expanded in the RAM 4. The RAM 4 holds the processing result of the program, temporary data for processing, display data for displaying the processing result on the screen of the monitor 9, and the like. The display data developed on the RAM 4 is transmitted to the monitor 9 through the I / F 5.
[0024]
The hard disk 11 is a recording medium that stores various programs including an ID and password automatic input program according to the present invention, control data, text data, image data, and the like. Writing or reading of data to or from the hard disk 11 is performed by a hard disk drive (not shown).
[0025]
The communication I / F 8 uses a communication line (communication line) connected to the computer 1 to transmit / receive data to / from another device (for example, a server) or to upload or download a program or data in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 2. .
[0026]
The input device 10 is used by a user (operator) of the computer 1 to input data and instructions to the computer 1.
[0027]
The CPU 2 executes various programs recorded on the hard disk 11. The automatic input program of the present invention such as an ID and a password is also executed by the CPU 2.
[0028]
The Internet (or an intranet or the like) 12 is connected to a plurality of servers for providing a website. When a URL is received from a computer, the server is connected to the server corresponding to the URL. Is provided to the computer.
[0029]
The automatic input of an ID, a password, and the like according to the present invention is a program that functions for the entire OS. In this embodiment, the program will be described as a program that supports a web browser on the Internet (hereinafter referred to as “browser”).
[0030]
The automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention causes a computer to execute the following functions on a web browser (hereinafter referred to as "browser"). A function to record the input data entered on the input screen in the database, a function to automatically input the input data saved in the database to the input screen, a function to view (reference) the input data saved in the database, and a function to save the data in the database Editing function to change, partially correct, delete, etc. the input data, register the changed data to the server, export the database data in a format that can be interpreted by other applications, interpret by other applications Import function to import a file in a format that can be input into the database, Automatic change function to automatically change the input data after a predetermined time has elapsed after the input data is input, Input from the input device of the computer is not performed for a predetermined time Automatic pause function to automatically suspend the above functions in case Etc. external recording function of storing data and programs of the present invention to an external recording device (removable disk) of.
[0031]
As the browser, for example, “Internet Explorer” (registered trademark) of Microsoft Corporation or the like can be used. The browser connects the computer 1 to the Internet 12 in accordance with an instruction from the user input from the input device 10 of the computer 1, for example, input of a URL in a URL input field, operation of an enter key, operation of a hyperlink, and the like. The user accesses the URL of the designated website, downloads the information uploaded to the website, and displays the information on the monitor 9.
[0032]
In order for the computer to execute the functions of the automatic input program such as the ID and the password of the present invention, it is necessary to activate the automatic input program. For this purpose, in response to an instruction from the input device 10 of the computer 1 in FIG. 1, a start screen 13 as shown in FIG. 2 is opened and the user inputs an account name and a password. In the account name specification field 14 shown in FIG. 2, a registered account name is selected, a password is entered in the password field 15, and an OK button 16 is pressed to start authentication.
[0033]
The recording function in the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention can be stored by the user when the screen downloaded by the browser and displayed on the monitor is an input screen such as a login screen or a search condition input screen. Is detected, and the URL of the input screen, the input field information, and the input information are stored in the database. For example, in the log-in screen 18 on the Internet where the input of the ID / password shown in FIG. 3 is required, the URL 19, the input field information such as the number and the position of the input fields 20 for inputting the ID / password, the input fields such as the ID / password, etc. In order to save the input information 21 actually input to the user 20, the user once enters the ID and password in the respective input fields 20 and selects the save button 22 before the user presses the OK button to perform authentication. This is executed by instructing "ID / password storage". The save button 22 shown in FIG. 3 appears in the browser screen when the CPU 2 executes the automatic input program such as the ID and the password of the present invention, and is used to easily execute the save. It is.
[0034]
The input field information includes not only the ID input field 20 and the password input field 20 on the login screen as shown in FIG. 3, but also a search keyword input field on a search condition setting screen of a search page, a money input field on a shopping page, and the like. And any other input field such as an input field for inputting the above information. The input information is various kinds of information such as an ID and a password input to the input fields.
[0035]
The database stores a URL of an input screen, input column information, and input information for each user account by executing the recording function. A plurality of databases can be used by switching a plurality of accounts. An account can be newly created by inputting necessary items in an account name input field 24, a password input field 25, and a password confirmation input field 26 of a new account creation screen 23 shown in FIG. This screen can also be opened by pressing a new account creation button 17 on the startup screen 13 in FIG. The information stored in this database can be referred to on the monitor 9 (FIG. 1) by the reference function. When the data of the database is displayed on the monitor 9 in response to a user instruction from the input device 10 (FIG. 1) of the computer, a setting screen 28 as shown in FIG. 5 appears. In the site window 29 on the left side of the screen, the URL is stored with the site name 31 on the input screen for ID, password, etc., and the input window information 32 and the ID, password, etc. corresponding to the respective input columns in the data window 30 on the right side. Are stored as a set. In the setting screen 28, on a normal input screen, input information (FIG. 3) such as a password, which is crushed by a symbol such as "*" and displayed as an unreadable symbol, can be seen in an alphanumeric state. (FIG. 5). Note that the input column information 32 and the input information 33 can be separately stored.
[0036]
In addition, this recording function encrypts and stores various types of information such as the URL, input field information, and input information. Therefore, the information stored in the database may be stored in another application (for example, "Notepad" of Microsoft's OS "Windows" (registered trademark)) or database software (for example, "Access" of Microsoft Corporation). (Registered trademark)). For encryption, public key cryptography (eg, RSA, ElGamal cryptography, elliptic curve cryptography, etc.), secret key cryptography (eg, DES, IDEA, FEAL, MISTY, etc.) and other key cryptography can be used.
[0037]
The automatic input function in the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention is a function realized by the CPU 2 executing the program. This automatic input function checks whether the specified or input URL matches the URL of the input screen stored in the database, and if the URL matches, the screen of the specified or input URL is displayed. This is a function of collating the input field with the input field information in the database, and inputting the input information stored in combination with the input field to the input screen if the input field is matched.
[0038]
This automatic input function accesses the URL of the input screen of the site when the site name 31 is selected in the site window 29 of the setting screen 28 shown in FIG. 5 and is stored together with the URL in the database. The input information is automatically input after being collated with the input field information. Even if the browser is not activated, the automatic input function activates the browser, connects the computer 1 to the Internet 12, accesses the URL of the input screen of the site, and forms a group together with the URL in the database. The stored input information is automatically input after being collated with the input field information.
[0039]
The editing function in the automatic input program for ID, password, etc. of the present invention is a function realized by the CPU 2 executing the program. This editing function performs deletion of a stored URL, change of a name, partial change, deletion or change of stored input information, and the like in accordance with an instruction from the input device 10. When the stored URL is deleted, the editing function also deletes the input column information and the input information that are stored in a pair with the URL. When the user changes the input information, the changed data is registered in the website server provided with the input screen through the Internet 12, and the authentication can be performed with the changed password from the next time. In the present embodiment, the registration function performs the change registration work on the server regardless of whether or not the browser is running when the user instructs the change.
[0040]
The editing function can be performed by the setting screen 28 shown in FIG. When an arbitrary site name 31 in the site window 29 of the setting screen 28 is selected, a site name change button 34 and a site delete button 35 located at the lower part of the screen can be selected. To change the site name, the user presses the site name change button 34, inputs a desired name, and confirms the change. When the deletion of the site is desired, the deletion of the input field information and the input information stored in combination with the selected site and the URL of the selected site are completed by pressing the site deletion button 35.
[0041]
When any of the input information in the data window 30 of the setting screen 28 is selected, a delete button 36 and a change button 37 at the bottom of the screen can be selected. When the deletion of the input information is desired, the deletion of the input column information 32 and the input information 33 is completed by pressing the delete button 36. When the input information 33 is changed, when the change button 37 is pressed, a change screen 38 of the input information as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. After changing the input information in the value field in the change screen 38, pressing the OK button 39 on the change screen 38 changes the data, and the change is completed.
[0042]
The export function and the import function in the automatic input program for ID, password, etc. of the present invention are functions realized by the CPU 2 executing the program. The export function saves all data such as URLs and input information in a database in a CSV file in the present embodiment according to an instruction from the input device. The import function reads a CSV format file saved by the export function according to an instruction from an input device, and makes it available in a database. In the present embodiment, the export and import can be performed only with the CSV format file. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the export and import can be performed with a file that can be interpreted by other application software. it can.
[0043]
The automatic change function in the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention is a function realized by the CPU 2 executing the program. The automatic change function calculates a period from when a set of data of URL, input field information, and input information is stored in the database by an internal clock (count function) and detects data that has passed a predetermined period. This is a function of changing input information in detected data to new input information using a random number table. When the input information is changed, the changed data is registered in the server of the website having the input screen through the Internet, and the login can be performed with the changed password from the next time. In the present embodiment, the registration function performs the change registration work on the server regardless of whether or not the browser is running when the user instructs the change. Therefore, even when the password is periodically required to be changed and the changed password is not required to be similar to that before the change, such as in an intranet of a company or the like, the password can be effectively set. Can be changed.
[0044]
The automatic change conditions of the input information, such as the period until the change, the necessity of the change, and the configuration of the input information after the change, can be set by the user for each stored URL or for each input information. FIG. 7 is an example of a setting screen that can be displayed on a monitor according to an instruction from the input device. The setting screen 40 is provided with an input field 41 for a period up to the change, an input field 42 for the configuration contents of the password after the change, and the like. The change period input field 41 has a change unit input field such as “day, week, month” and the like, and a field for inputting a period up to the change by a numeral. When the automatic change function is not used, “0” may be input in the column of the period until the change. The input field 42 for the configuration contents of the password after the change includes an input field for the number of digits of the password after the change, a selection field for the type of character to be used, such as "only alphabetic characters, only numbers, and mixed alphanumeric characters". Is provided. After the desired input is completed for all the fields, the setting is completed by pressing the OK button 43. In this example and FIG. 6, only the input field 41 for the period up to the change and the input field 42 for the content of the password after the change are displayed, but the display contents are not limited to this, and the selection of the URL is not limited to this. Columns and input columns for a period until a predetermined change may also be displayed on the setting screen 40. Further, the setting screen 40 shown in FIG. 7 is an example, and other setting conditions can be set.
[0045]
The automatic pause function in the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention is a function realized by the CPU 2 executing the program. This automatic pause function has an internal clock (count function), and when the input device 10 such as a keyboard and a mouse is not operated at all for a predetermined time, the various functions are automatically put into a pause state. During a pause, none of the recording function, automatic input function, reference function, editing function, registration function, automatic change function, export / import function, etc. can be used, and functions other than restarting the program may be executed. become unable. Therefore, in order to use the above functions again, it is necessary to start the program by inputting a password for starting the program as in the case of the normal start.
[0046]
The predetermined time until the automatic suspension can be set by the user. The setting screen 44 shown in FIG. 8 which can be displayed on the monitor 9 in response to a user's instruction via the input device 10 has a selection field 45 in which the time until the automatic pause when there is no operation such as a mouse or a keyboard can be selected in minutes. Is provided. When the automatic pause function is not used, it is possible to prevent the automatic pause function from being used by inputting "0" in the selection field. When the desired time has been selected, the setting is completed by pressing the OK button 46 at the lower right of the screen.
[0047]
The pause of the program as described above can be paused by a user's instruction via the input device 10 in addition to the automatic pause.
[0048]
The screen configuration of each of the setting screens 28, 40, 44 is not limited to the above-described setting screens 28, 40, 44, etc., and any content item may be displayed on any setting screen.
[0049]
The external recording function in the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention is a function realized by the CPU 2 executing the program. This external recording function records an automatic input program such as an ID and a password of the present invention on a removable disk together with input information such as an ID and a password stored in a database. As the removable disk, for example, it is preferable to use a USB connection flash memory, a compact flash (registered trademark), a micro drive, a smart media, an SD memory card, a memory stick, a hard disk card, or the like, but it is not particularly limited thereto. The URL and input information stored in the program and the database of the present invention recorded on the removable disk can be started and executed by the computer from the removable disk.
[0050]
(Execution example of an automatic input program for ID, password, etc.)
An example of execution of each function when the computer automatically executes the program for automatically inputting an ID and a password according to the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0051]
(Execution example of the program account creation function)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an execution example of a new account creation function of a program for activating an automatic input program such as an ID and a password of the present invention. The execution example of the new account creation function is irrespective of whether the browser is not started or is running. In addition, as a condition for starting the execution of the new account creation function of the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention, it is necessary that a new account creation instruction is given from an input device of a computer.
[0052]
In executing the new account creation function of the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 9, when a new account creation instruction (S01) is issued from the input device, the screen shown in FIG. The display prompts the user to input an account name in the account name input field 24, input a password in the password input field 25, and input the same password in the password confirmation input field 26 (password confirmation input) (S02 to S02). S04). When the user confirms the password and presses the OK button 27, it is determined whether or not the password entered in the password input box 25 is the same as the password entered in the password confirmation input box 26 (S05). If the two passwords are the same (S05; Y), a database of the account is created (S06), and the program is started (S07). If the two passwords are not the same (S05; N), the operation moves to S03 again, and the user is requested to reset the password. Note that the input operations of S02 to S04 can be performed in separate screens.
[0053]
(Execution example of program start function)
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the execution of the start function of the program for starting the automatic input program such as the ID and the password of the present invention. The execution example of the activation function does not matter whether the browser is not activated or is being activated. In addition, as a start condition of the execution of the start function, it is necessary that a program start instruction (eg, mouse click of an icon of the program) from the input device is issued.
[0054]
In starting the automatic input program for the ID, password, etc. of the present invention, when there is an instruction to start the program from the input device (S11), the screen shown in FIG. 2 is displayed, and the previously registered account is selected. And input of a password is requested (S12, S13). An account is selected and an activation password is input according to an instruction from the input device (S13). When the OK button 16 is pressed, it is determined whether the input password is correct (S14). At this time, if the password is correct (S14; Y), the database of the account is activated (S15), the activation of the program is completed (S16), and the execution of the activation function of the program ends. If the password is not correct (S14; N), the operation returns to S13, and prompts for a correct password again. When the activation is completed, when the browser is activated, the functions such as the recording function and the automatic input function can be used.
[0055]
(Execution example of account switching function)
The execution of the account switching function when the program has already been started is different from the execution of the above-described program starting function only in that the start condition is the account switching instruction detection (C01 in FIG. 10). The startup screen shown in FIG. 2 is shown, and common operations are performed after S12.
[0056]
(Execution example of recording function)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an execution example of the recording function of the automatic input program of the ID, the password, etc. of the present invention. The execution example of the recording function is based on the assumption that a browser is activated and the computer is connected to the Internet. Further, as a condition for starting the execution of the recording function, it is necessary that a recording instruction (such as a mouse click on a save button in a browser) from an input device is issued.
[0057]
In executing the recording function of the automatic input program such as the ID and the password according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 11, when a recording instruction is first given by the user (S21), the URL of the screen currently displayed on the monitor is displayed. Is recognized (S22). Next, it is determined whether or not the screen being displayed is an input screen based on the presence of an input field or an authentication button (S23). If the screen being displayed is an input screen (S23; Y), the currently displayed screen is displayed. The information in the input fields on the screen is recognized (S24). If the screen being displayed is not the input screen (S23; N), the saving is not completed (S29), and the execution of the recording function ends. When recognizing the input field information in the displayed screen, the recording function proceeds to an operation (S25) of detecting whether input information such as an ID and a password is input by the user in the input field in the screen. If the input information has been input (S25; Y), the process proceeds to an operation (S26) of determining whether data is stored in the database for the same URL as the URL of the currently displayed screen. If the input information has not been input (S25; N), the storage is not completed (S29), and the execution of the recording function ends. If the same URL is not stored in the database ("NO" in S26), the URL, the input field information and the input information are paired and newly stored (S27), and the execution of the recording function ends. . If the same URL has already been stored in the database ("YES" in S26), the input URL information and the input information are additionally stored as another set for the stored URL (S28) and recorded. Execution of the function ends.
[0058]
When the storage is completed, the URLs of a set of input screens stored in the database, the input field information in the input screens, and the input information can be viewed (referenced) and edited on the setting screen 28 (FIG. 5). can do.
[0059]
(Execution example of automatic input function)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an execution example of the automatic input function of the automatic input program of the ID, the password and the like of the present invention. In the execution example of the automatic input function, it is assumed that the browser is started and the computer is connected to the Internet. The prerequisites include the case where the browser is started by clicking the site name in the site window 29 of the setting screen 28 shown in FIG. 5 and the computer is connected to the Internet. Further, as a start condition, a URL connection instruction (input / confirmation of a URL, mouse click of a URL to which a hyperlink is set, input from an input device, mouse click of a site name 31 in a site window 29 of the setting screen 28, and the like) ) Is necessary.
[0060]
In executing the automatic input function of the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 12, first, when a URL connection instruction is issued by the user (S31), the designated URL is stored in the database. It is determined whether there is a URL identical to the URL to be stored (S32). If the same URL exists (S32; Y), the operation proceeds to S33 in the figure described later. If the same URL does not exist (S32; N), the automatic input is not performed (S38), and the automatic input function is performed. Is terminated.
[0061]
In S33, for the same URL as the screen on which the input was instructed, the input field information stored as a pair with the URL is compared with the input field information of the screen being displayed, and it is determined whether or not they match. . If the input column information matches (S33; Y), the operation proceeds to S34. If the input column information does not match (S33; N), the automatic input is not performed (S38), and the execution of the automatic input function ends.
[0062]
In S34, it is determined whether there are a plurality of sets of input information (ID, password, and the like) stored as a set with the URL. If there is only one set of input information stored as a set with the URL (S34; N), the input information is input to the input field of the screen where the input instruction is given (S36), and the input is performed. The screen instructed is connected to the server and displayed on the monitor (S37), and the execution of the automatic input function ends. When there are a plurality of pieces of input information stored as a set with the URL (S34; Y), the user is allowed to select which set of input information is to be input (S35), and the selected input information is input when the input instruction is issued. The input screen is entered in the input field of the screen (S36), the screen on which the input instruction is given is connected to the server and displayed on the monitor (S37), and the execution of the automatic input function ends.
[0063]
According to the execution example of the automatic input function, as long as the data is stored in the database by the recording function, the input information is automatically input every time the URL stored in the database is accessed.
[0064]
(Execution example of editing function)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an execution example of the editing function of the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention. In the execution example of the editing function, it is assumed that the setting screen shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. However, it is not assumed that the browser is running and that the computer and the Internet are connected.
[0065]
In executing the editing function of the automatic input program such as the ID and the password of the present invention, when the setting screen 28 is displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (S41), the user displays the editing target in FIG. It is selected whether to use the site 31 displayed on the site window 29 on the setting screen 28 or the input information 33 displayed on the data window 30 on the setting screen 28 shown in FIG. 5 (S42). When the site 31 is edited, the operation proceeds to S50, and when the input information 33 is edited, the operation proceeds to S43.
[0066]
In S43, first, the user selects the input information 33 desired to be edited. When the input information 33 desired to be edited is selected, whether to change or delete the selected input information 33 is selected (S44). When change is selected, the operation proceeds to S45. When deletion is selected, the selected input information 33 is deleted (S46), the deletion is stored in the database (S49), and the execution of the editing function ends.
[0067]
In S45, a desired change is input from the input device. Upon input, the editing function allows the user to select whether or not to confirm this change (S47). When the change is confirmed (S47; Y), the operation proceeds to S48. If the change is not confirmed (S47; N), the editing function requests the user to input the change again (S45).
[0068]
In S48, the registration function notifies the changed input information to the server of the website having the input screen through the Internet, and registers the changed input information so that the changed input information can be authenticated from the next time (S48). ), The registration is stored in the database (S49), and the execution of the editing function ends.
[0069]
In S50, the user first selects the site name 31 desired to be edited. When a site name 31 to be edited is selected, a selection is made as to whether to change the name of the selected site or to delete the site itself (S51). If the name of the site is changed, the operation proceeds to S52, and if the deletion of the site itself is selected, the URL of the selected site and the input column information 32 and the input information 33 stored in combination with the URL are deleted ( (S46), the deletion is stored in the database (S49), and the execution of the editing function ends.
[0070]
In S52, the user inputs the desired changed site name from the input device. When input, the editing function allows the user to select whether or not to confirm this change (S53). When the change is confirmed (S53; Y), the change is stored in the database (S49), and the execution of the editing function ends.
[0071]
(Execution example of automatic change function)
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an execution example of the automatic change function of the automatic input program such as the ID and the password of the present invention. In this execution example, the start condition is that the operating system (OS) starts, the date changes while the OS is running, or that the change deadline condition is changed while the OS is running. . However, it is not assumed that the browser is running and that the computer and the Internet are connected.
[0072]
In executing the automatic change function of the automatic input program such as the ID and the password of the present invention, first, as shown in FIG. 14, the automatic change function is performed by inputting the URL and the input field information stored in the database as a set. For all the information, the storage date and time are referred to (S61). Next, the count data of the internal clock (counting function) is compared with the storage date and time of all data in the database (S62), and the URL with the deadline for change and the URL are paired from the database. Then, the input information stored is detected (S63). If there is no input information that has reached the change deadline, the execution of the automatic change function ends (S63; N). When the input information whose change period has expired is detected (S63; N), the automatic change unit 28 checks whether the setting has been changed automatically (S64). If the setting is automatically changed, the operation proceeds to S65, and if the setting is not automatically changed, the operation proceeds to S68.
[0073]
In S65, the automatic change function automatically changes the input information using the random number table according to the set conditions. When the change is completed, the registration function registers the automatically changed input information to a server of a website having the input screen via the Internet so that authentication can be performed with the changed input information from the next time (S66). ), The change is stored in the database (S67), and the execution of the automatic change function ends.
[0074]
In S68, the user first selects input information desired to be edited. Note that S68 is a manual change, and the editing function functions. When the input information is selected, the user inputs a desired change from the input device (S69). When input, the editing function allows the user to select whether or not to confirm this change (S70). When the change is confirmed (S70; Y), the operation proceeds to S66, and the registration function registers the automatically changed input information via the Internet on a server of a website having the input screen. Authentication is enabled with the changed input information (S66), the change is stored in the database (S67), and the execution of the automatic change function ends. If the change is not confirmed (S70; N), the user will input the change again (S69).
[0075]
Thereby, even in a case where a password is required to be changed periodically, such as in an intranet of a company, etc., and the password after the change is required not to be similar to the password before the change, it can be effectively used. You can change your password.
[0076]
(Example of execution of export function)
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an execution example of the export function of the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention. In this execution example, it is not assumed that the browser is started and the computer is connected to the Internet. The start condition is that there is an export start instruction from the input device.
[0077]
In executing the export function of the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 15, first, when an export start instruction is issued from the input device (S71), the user inputs a file name. It is determined (S72). After inputting the file name, a selection of a file type is requested (S73). After selecting the file type, the user is requested to select a file storage location (S74). When the storage location of the file is selected, the user is asked to determine whether or not to export with the setting (S75). When the user decides to perform the export (S75; Y), the export is completed (S76), and the execution of the export function ends. If the user decides not to export (S75; N), the export is not completed and the execution of the export function ends. Note that the series of movements in S72 to S75 can be performed in one screen, and in that case, the operations in S72 to S74 can be performed in any order.
[0078]
By executing this export function, it is possible to make a backup of the data in the database.
[0079]
(Example of import function execution)
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an execution example of the import function of the automatic input program of the ID, the password, etc. of the present invention. In the execution example of the import function, it is not assumed that the browser is started and the computer is connected to the Internet. The start condition is that there is an instruction to start import from the input device.
[0080]
In executing the import function of the automatic input program such as the ID and the password of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 16, first, when an import start instruction is given from the input device (S81), the file to be imported by the user is read. A selection of a stored location is requested (S82). When the storage location of the file is selected, selection of the file is requested (S83). When the file is selected, the user is asked to determine whether or not to import with the setting (S84). When the user decides to perform the import (S84; Y), the import to the database is completed (S85), and the execution of the import function ends. When the user decides not to perform the import (S84; N), the import is not completed and the execution of the import function ends.
[0081]
With the execution example of the import function, the data that has been backed up can be restored to the database.
[0082]
(Execution example of the automatic pause function)
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an execution example of the automatic pause function of the automatic input program of the ID, password, etc. of the present invention. In the execution example of the automatic input function, it is not assumed that the browser is started and the computer is connected to the Internet. In the execution example of this function, the start condition is that there is no input operation using an input device such as a mouse or a keyboard.
[0083]
In executing the automatic pause function of the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention, when there is no input operation using an input device such as a mouse or a keyboard as shown in FIG. 17, the absence of the input operation is detected (S91). The internal clock (counting function) of the automatic pause function counts the time from when there is no input operation as idle time (S92), and monitors whether the idle time has reached the set time (S93). When the idle time has reached the set time (S93; Y), the automatic pause function suspends all functions except restart of the program, and the execution of the automatic pause function ends. If an input operation using an input device such as a mouse or a keyboard is performed before the idle time reaches the set time (S93; N), the automatic pause function waits for no operation again. In order to restart, it is necessary to perform the same operation as the execution of the program starting function.
[0084]
By executing the automatic pause function, even if the user has been away from the computer for a long time, it is possible to prevent others from misusing the database.
[0085]
It is also possible to suspend the program by yourself. At that time, all functions of the program can be immediately suspended by an instruction to suspend the program from the input device.
[0086]
(Execution example of external recording function)
FIG. 18 shows an execution example of the external recording function of the automatic input program of the ID, the password, etc. of the present invention as follows. In executing the function for creating a new account of the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 18, an external recording function is provided for transferring the program to a removable disk according to an instruction from a user's input device. When a recording instruction is detected (S101), the user is allowed to select a storage location (S102), and then whether the removable disk is set in the drive (S103) and whether the free space of the removable disk is sufficient is determined. It is determined (S104), and if the removable disk is set (S103; Y) and the free disk space is sufficient (S104; Y), the automatic input program such as the ID and password of the present invention is stored in the removable disk. And the URL and input information stored in the database (S105), Execution of part recording function is completed. If no removable disk is set (S103; N) or if there is not enough free space on the removable disk (S104; N), no data can be recorded (S106), and the execution of this function ends. .
[0087]
(Embodiment 2)
In the first embodiment, the program for automatically inputting IDs and passwords according to the present invention functions as a program for supporting the browser. Each function can be included as a browser function.
[0088]
The automatic input program such as an ID and a password shown in the present embodiment can also be realized by the computer 1 having the same hardware configuration as that of the first embodiment, and an execution example similar to the execution example of each function of the first embodiment will be described. Can be implemented. Therefore, in the case of the first embodiment, only a program for realizing each function can be recorded on a recording medium and provided as browser support software, whereas an automatic input program such as an ID and a password of the present embodiment is They are different in that they need to be provided as browser software having an automatic input function such as ID, password, and the like.
[0089]
(Other embodiments)
In the first and second embodiments, the automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention functions only for the Internet, such as a URL of a website and input information on an input screen in the website. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be a program that can function for other applications and that functions for the entire OS. In this case, for example, when a password is provided in the word processing software, the password can be saved, the password can be automatically input, the password can be edited or automatically changed, and the like.
[0090]
In the program for automatically inputting IDs and passwords according to the present invention, the storage, editing, and the like are not limited to the HTML format as long as the language format used on the Internet website is not limited to the HTML format, such as the XML format or the XHTML format. Any language format can be supported.
[0091]
【The invention's effect】
The automatic input program for the first ID, password and the like of the present application has the following effects.
(1) Since the input information such as the ID and the password input on the input screen for inputting the input information such as the ID and the password can be stored in the database, it is not necessary to store the long ID and the password. No more hassle.
(2) Since the input information stored in the database can be automatically input each time the input screen is opened, there is no trouble in inputting input information such as a password with a keyboard, and input errors are eliminated. can do.
[0092]
The automatic input program for the second ID, password and the like of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) If a password is entered on the startup screen, the input information stored in the database is automatically input to the input screen each time the input screen is opened. If you remember even the password and do not know it by others, there is no need to remember or write down the password for each input screen, forgetting the password, abusing the memo as seen by others The inconvenience of the information is reduced, and the security of the information can be ensured. In addition, input errors can be eliminated.
[0093]
The automatic input program for the third ID and password of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Since input information such as two or more different IDs and passwords input on one input screen can be stored in a database, even if a single input screen has a plurality of types of passwords and the like, Since the data can be stored in the database, it is not necessary to store a plurality of IDs, passwords, and the like. Also, the organization of the input information is facilitated.
(2) Since any one of the two or more pieces of input information stored in the database can be automatically input to the input screen at the input screen selected by the user, an input error, Inconvenience caused by forgetting one or the other can be solved, which is convenient.
[0094]
The fourth automatic input program such as an ID and a password of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Since the input information such as the ID and the password is encrypted and stored in the database, there is no danger that the data contents are seen or misused by others, and the information security can be further improved.
[0095]
The automatic input program for the fifth ID, password and the like of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Of the input information such as ID and password stored in the database, the input information of symbols that cannot be read on the input screen can be converted into readable symbols and displayed on the setting screen. In the past, even if information such as a password which could not be read due to being filled with a symbol in the related art can be referred to by characters when the setting screen is opened, forgotten passwords and the like can be easily remembered. .
[0096]
The sixth program for automatically inputting IDs and passwords of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Since input information such as an ID and a password stored in the database can be changed, partially corrected, deleted, etc. without opening an input screen for inputting them, each input screen can be edited. This eliminates the hassle of opening the input information change screen, and allows simpler and faster management of input information.
(2) Since the edited input information can be registered outside, even if the data is changed without opening the input screen, the data is automatically input when the input screen is subsequently opened. Since the authentication can be performed by the data, the trouble of registering the change of the input information to the outside is eliminated, and the input information can be easily and quickly managed.
[0097]
The automatic input program for the seventh ID and password of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Since it is possible to export, it is possible to easily back up the input information stored in the database, reduce the inconvenience of losing important data such as passwords due to troubles, and secure information security. You.
(2) Since importing is possible, input information can be read into the database from the outside, input information can be added from the outside to the database, and input information such as passwords in the database is lost due to trouble. Even in this case, the input information can be restored.
[0098]
The eighth program for automatically inputting IDs and passwords of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Since the input information after a predetermined period elapses is automatically changed to new input information, when the password needs to be periodically changed, for example, in an intranet of a company or the like, the input information is changed by oneself. It is convenient and easy to operate.
(2) Since the input information is automatically changed to new input information using a random number table, it is required that the password after the change is not similar to that before the change, as in an intranet of a company or the like. Even in this case, the password can be easily changed to meet the requirements of the system, and as a result, the security of the information is improved.
[0099]
The ninth ID, password, etc. automatic input program of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Each function for automatically suspending functions other than the step of starting the program is automatically suspended due to inactivity of the input for a predetermined time, so that even if the user has been away from the computer for a long time, for example, Does not abuse passwords and the like, and higher security of information can be realized.
[0100]
The automatic input program for the tenth ID and password of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Since the input screen for inputting input information such as a password is on an Internet website, the input information can be stored in a database separate from the browser, and long IDs and passwords can be stored. In addition to eliminating the need to keep the password, the risk of misuse of the password stored in the browser by a third party is reduced, and the security of information can be ensured.
(2) Since the input information stored in the database can be automatically input every time the website is opened, there is no trouble in inputting input information such as a password with a keyboard, and input errors are eliminated. can do. Since there are many input screens on the Internet, the Internet can be performed comfortably.
[0101]
The eleventh program for automatically inputting IDs and passwords of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) The URL information can also be saved, and the input screen can be directly opened by specifying the saved URL, and the input information such as the ID and password stored in the database is automatically displayed on the input screen. , It is possible to access the site even if the input screen is not understood, and it is possible to easily access the input screen and automatically input the input information.
[0102]
The twelfth program for automatically inputting IDs and passwords of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Since an automatic input program such as an ID and a password can be recorded on a removable disk together with input information such as an ID and a password stored in a database, it can be distributed and carried as software, contributing to convenience of use. .
(2) Since the entire database can be recorded on a removable disk, even if you are away from home, you can use your password and other input information if you only know the password to start the program.
[0103]
The computer-readable recording medium of the present application has the following effects in addition to the above effects.
(1) Since the program of the present invention is recorded, it is portable, convenient for distribution, easy to distribute, and convenient for use.
(2) Even when you are away from home, you can use your own password and other input information as long as you know the password to start the program.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing a hardware configuration of an automatic input program such as an ID and a password for realizing an automatic input program for an ID and a password of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a start screen of an automatic input program for an ID, a password, etc. of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an input screen for inputting an ID, a password, and the like.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a new account creation screen of an automatic input program for an ID, a password, etc. of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a setting screen of an automatic input program for an ID and a password shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a change screen for changing input information such as a password.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of a setting screen of an automatic input program for an ID, a password, and the like shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing another example of the setting screen of the automatic input program such as the ID and the password shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a data change screen when data is changed from the setting screen shown in FIG. 5;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of executing an activation function of an automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of execution of a recording function of an automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating an execution example of an automatic input function of an automatic input program for an ID, a password, and the like according to the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of execution of an editing function of an automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of execution of an automatic password change function of an automatic input program for ID, password, and the like according to the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an execution example of an export function of an automatic input program for an ID, a password, and the like according to the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of executing an import function of an automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an execution example of an automatic pause function of an automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of execution of an external recording function of an automatic input program such as an ID and a password.
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Claims (13)

A recording step of storing input information such as an ID and a password entered in an input screen for inputting input information such as an ID and a password in a database; and an automatic inputting the recorded input information automatically each time the input screen is opened. An automatic input program for an ID, a password, etc., characterized by causing a computer to execute an input step. An automatic input program that is started when a password is input to a start screen.After inputting a password to the start screen, an ID, a password, and the like required on the input screen are input to input screens other than the start screen. A recording step of saving the input information in the database, and after the input information is saved in the database, if a password is entered on the startup screen, every time the input screen is opened, the previously entered input information is displayed on the screen. An automatic input step for automatically inputting input information stored in a database, and an automatic input program such as an ID and a password. 3. An automatic input program for IDs and passwords according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a step of storing input information such as two or more different IDs and passwords input on one input screen in a database. In the input screen opened thereafter, the user is allowed to select any one of the two or more pieces of input information stored in the database, and the selected input information is displayed on the opened input screen. An automatic input program such as an ID and a password, which causes a computer to execute an automatic input step of automatically inputting. An automatic input program for IDs and passwords according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the program executes a recording step of encrypting input information such as IDs and passwords and storing the encrypted information in a database. Automatic input program for ID, password, etc., which is a feature. In the automatic input program for IDs and passwords according to any one of claims 1 to 4, input information of symbols that cannot be read on an input screen among input information such as IDs and passwords stored in a database is read. An automatic input program for ID, password, etc., characterized by causing a computer to execute a reference step of converting symbols into possible symbols and displaying them on a setting screen, and displaying input information of symbols readable on an input screen as they are on a setting screen. . In the automatic input program for IDs and passwords according to any one of claims 1 to 5, changing input information such as IDs and passwords stored in a database without opening an input screen for inputting them. Partial correction, deletion and other editing can be performed, after which the computer has an editing step in which the input information after editing is input to an input screen opened thereafter, and a registration step in which the input information after editing is externally registered. An automatic input program for an ID, a password, etc., which is executed. 7. The automatic input program for IDs, passwords, and the like according to claim 1, wherein the computer executes an import step and an export step. 8. The automatic input program for IDs, passwords, etc. according to claim 1, wherein a period from when the input information is stored in the database is measured by a counting function, and the input information after a predetermined period elapses is a random number. An automatic input program, such as an ID and a password, for causing a computer to execute an automatic change step of automatically changing to new input information using a table. 9. The computer according to claim 1, further comprising an automatic pause step for automatically suspending a function other than a program start step when the input operation is not performed for a predetermined time. An automatic input program for an ID, a password, etc., which is executed. 10. The ID and password automatic input program according to claim 1, wherein an input screen for inputting input information such as a password is on an Internet website. Automatic input program of password, etc. 11. The automatic input program for IDs and passwords according to claim 10, wherein, in an input screen of an Internet website ID and password, a recording step of storing URL information of the input screen, and specifying the stored URL. Automatically opening the input screen by inputting the input information such as ID and password stored in the database to the input screen. An automatic input program for ID, password, etc. An external recording step of recording an automatic input program such as an ID and a password according to any one of claims 1 to 11 on a removable disk together with input information such as an ID and a password stored in a database. Automatic input program for ID, password, etc. A computer-readable recording medium on which the program according to claim 1 is recorded.

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