KR100828139B1 - System and Method for Exchanging Electronic Sound Sourceor Sound Files and Recording Medium - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic sound source (or music file) exchange method and system and a program recording medium therefor. The electronic sound source (or music file) exchange method according to the present invention comprises an electronic sound source (or music) in a predetermined information receiving means. File) an information receiving step of receiving the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information and the exchange requester information from the exchange request terminal apparatus, and the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and / or the exchange requester in a predetermined information authentication means; An authentication processing step of authenticating the certificate; and an exchange object confirmation step of confirming the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and the exchange target based on the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information in a predetermined information checking means; The identified exchange target sound source (or music file) and exchange target crystal in a predetermined electronic sound source (or music file) exchange means. And to the evidence, including the exchange between the requester and the exchange participants exchanged electronic sound (or music files) to exchange electronic sound that (or music files) exchange step.

Electronic sound source, music file, exchange

Description

System and Method for Exchanging Electronic Sound Source (or Sound Files) and Recording Medium}

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an electronic record exchange system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram illustrating device components of an electronic recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3A and 3B illustrate simple functional block diagrams of a USB compatible device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a diagram illustrating a data packet structure for memory identification and data writing, reading, and erasing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating an electronic recording device initialization process according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a diagram illustrating an information registration process for electronic record exchange according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a diagram illustrating an information retrieval process for electronic record exchange according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a diagram illustrating an electronic record exchange process according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a diagram illustrating an electronic recording exchange process according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a functional block of an electronic recording apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 illustrates a data packet structure including device authentication information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a diagram illustrating an electronic recording device authentication process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a diagram illustrating an electronic recording device authentication process according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a block diagram of a functional block of the electronic recording apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention.

15 is a diagram illustrating a data packet structure including customer authentication information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

16A and 16B are diagrams illustrating an exemplary embodiment in which electronic record purchase customer information and electronic record information are interlinked and stored in a predetermined storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

17 is a diagram illustrating an electronic record purchase customer authentication process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

18 is a diagram illustrating an electronic record purchase customer authentication process according to another embodiment of the present invention.

19 is a diagram illustrating an electronic record purchase customer authentication process according to another embodiment of the present invention.

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100: web server 105: web interface unit

110: web page operation unit 115: electronic record certification unit

120: customer authentication unit 125: information receiving unit

130: information confirmation unit 135: information storage unit

140: fee processing unit 145: DRM processing unit

150: sound source exchange unit 155: sound source extraction unit

160: electronic recording device 165: USB compatible device

The present invention provides at least one record information (and / or sound source) between a USB compatible device having a predetermined Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface and at least one other USB compatible device and / or an electronic recording terminal through a relay server on a network. And an electronic record exchange system and method thereof for exchanging information).

In the first record, the voice or music is converted into an electric signal through a microphone, and then it is dug a series of swirling spheres from the outer circle of the record inward, and the horizontal or vertical change of the groove according to the electric signal (voice signal) In 1887 Emile Berliner developed into a disc record after Thomas Elba Edison invented the tin foil cylindrical record in 1877.

Later, electric recording was developed in 1925, LP (Long Playing) was developed in 1948, and the first stereo record began to be released in 1954, and in 1972, the production was made by the PCM (Pulse Code Modulation). 'S digital record began to be released, and in the' 80s, today's CD (Compact Disk) was developed.

On the other hand, as information and communication technology continues to develop and most of the computing devices such as personal computers and / or laptops are equipped with the CD-ROM as a basic peripheral storage device, sound sources stored on the CD can be easily and illegally copied / replicated. It includes the problem.

In the future, such recordings are expected to evolve in the form of electronic recordings that store and provide digitized sound sources in a NAND type memory, thereby selling and / or returning and / or exchanging and / or exchanging electronic records through a network. Direct deals are expected to be provided.

However, the digitized sound source to be stored in the electronic record includes a serious problem that illegal lossless copying / copying is much easier than the CD recording, such as file copying of conventional digitized contents. Unless a reliable copyright protection function corresponding to the same lossless copying / copying is provided, it is difficult to commercialize and / or activate such an electronic recording.

An object of the present invention is an information receiving means for receiving exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information and exchange requester information from an electronic sound source (or music file) exchange request terminal device, and the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file). And / or information authentication means for authenticating the exchange requester, information verification means for confirming the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and the exchange target based on the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information and the confirmation. And an electronic sound source (or music file) exchange means for exchanging the exchanged electronic sound source (or music file) between the exchange requester and the exchange object based on the exchanged electronic sound source (or music file) and the exchange target information. An electronic sound source (or music file) exchange system and a method thereof are provided.

The electronic sound source (or music file) exchange method according to the present invention receives the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information and the exchange requester information from the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange request terminal at a predetermined information receiving end. Receiving information; An authentication processing step of authenticating the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and / or the exchange requester by predetermined information authentication means; An exchange object confirmation step of confirming, by a predetermined information confirming means, the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and the exchange target based on the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information; And an exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) between the exchange requester and the exchange target based on the identified exchange target sound source (or music file) and exchange target information in a predetermined electronic sound source (or music file) exchange means. And an electronic sound source (or music file) exchange step for exchanging each other.

On the other hand, in the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange method according to the present invention, the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange request terminal device and the exchange requester information are exchanged from the electronic sound source (or music file) request terminal device at a predetermined information receiving means. Receiving information receiving step; An authentication processing step of authenticating the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and / or the exchange requester by predetermined information authentication means; An exchange object confirmation step of confirming, by a predetermined information confirming means, the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and the exchange target based on the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information; And exchanging the electronic sound source (or music file) between the exchange requester and the exchange object based on the identified exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and the exchange target information in a predetermined electronic sound source (or music file) exchange relay means. And an electronic sound source (or music file) exchange relay processing step for relaying the processing.

According to the present invention, the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange method further comprises the step of processing a fee payment corresponding to the exchange of the electronic sound source (or music file) in a predetermined payment processing means. .

Further, according to the present invention, the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange method, the electronic sound source (or music file) of the exchange requestor (or music file) in the predetermined electronic sound source (or music file) processing means Music file) and an electronic sound source (or music file) processing step of performing a processing process and / or a digital rights management (DRM) process so as to suit each of the player device and the electronic sound source (or music file) player device of the exchange target, respectively. Characterized in that made.

On the other hand, the present invention includes a computer-readable recording medium characterized by recording a program for executing the above-described electronic sound source (or music file) exchange method.

On the other hand, the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange system according to the present invention comprises: information receiving means for receiving exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information and exchange requester information from the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange request terminal apparatus; Information authentication means for authenticating the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and / or the exchange requester; Information confirmation means for identifying an exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and an exchange target based on the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information; And an electronic sound source (or music file) for exchanging the exchanged electronic sound source (or music file) between the exchange requester and the exchange object based on the identified exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) and the exchange target information. Means; comprising a.

According to the present invention, the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange system further comprises payment processing means for processing a fee payment corresponding to the exchange of the electronic sound source (or music file).

Further, according to the present invention, the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange system includes the electronic sound source (or music file) player device of the exchange requester and the electronic sound source (or music file) of the exchange target. Or a music file) electronic sound source (or music file) processing means for performing a processing process and / or a Digital Rights Management (DRM) process to suit each player device.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings and description will be described in detail the operating principle of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. However, the drawings and the following description shown below are for the preferred method among various methods for effectively explaining the features of the present invention, the present invention is not limited only to the drawings and description below. In addition, in the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted. Terms to be described later are terms defined in consideration of functions in the present invention, which may vary according to intentions or customs of users or operators. Therefore, the definition should be based on the contents throughout the present title.

In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention to be carried out below are provided in each system functional configuration to efficiently describe the technical components constituting the present invention, or system functions that are commonly provided in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. The configuration will be omitted, and described mainly on the functional configuration to be additionally provided for the present invention. If those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, it will be able to easily understand the function of the components that are conventionally used among the omitted functional configuration not shown below, and also the configuration omitted as described above The relationship between the elements and the components added for the present invention will also be clearly understood.

In addition, the following examples will be used to appropriately modify the terms so that those skilled in the art to clearly understand the technical features of the present invention to effectively understand, but the present invention It is by no means limited.

As a result, the technical spirit of the present invention is determined by the claims, and the following examples are one means for efficiently explaining the technical spirit of the present invention to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. It is only.

1 is a diagram showing the configuration of an electronic record exchange system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, Figure 1 shows a connection between a USB-compatible device 165 having a predetermined Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface and at least one or more other USB-compatible device 165 and / or an electronic record terminal via a relay server on a network. An electronic record exchange system for exchanging at least one record information (and / or sound source information). Specifically, when the relay server provided on the network is a web server 100, the web server 100 System configuration for relaying and exchanging at least one record information (and / or sound source information) between a predetermined USB compatible device 165 and at least one other USB compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record terminal 170. It shows a preferred method for the implementation.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing to modify a predetermined USB-compatible device 165 and at least one other USB-compatible device 165 through a relay server on a network. And / or various implementation methods of exchanging at least one or more record information (and / or sound source information) between the electronic recording terminal 170, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred from the above. It is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

The electronic recording device 160 stores at least one digitized sound source data on a memory of a USB device having a predetermined USB connector, a controller, and a memory, and then the USB connector is stored in the memory. By providing at least the sound source data stored in the USB-compatible device 165, the USB-compatible device 165 to reproduce the sound source data, a preferred embodiment of the electronic recording device 160 This will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 2.

The electronic recording terminal 170 includes a nonvolatile memory that can be deleted in addition to the electronic recording apparatus 160, stores at least one digitized sound source data on the memory, and then reproduces the sound source data. In the present invention, all kinds of sound source data (for example, sound source data to which DRM is applied to each terminal) corresponding to the electronic record according to the present invention is stored and / or reproduced in addition to the electronic record device 160 in the present invention. Comprising a device and / or a terminal comprehensively, preferably comprises at least one or more wireless terminals, portable sound source output device, home sound source output device, vehicle sound source output device and the like.

Those skilled in the art can easily configure a terminal device function in which sound source data (for example, sound source data to which DRM is applied to each terminal) corresponding to an electronic record is stored and / or reproduced. Since it can be inferred, the detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

The USB device 165 may include at least one USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector, a USB system program (eg, a USB drive program, a host driver program) and / or a USB application program. A connector is interfaced with the electronic recording device 160. A preferred embodiment of the USB device 165 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 3A and 3B.

In addition, the USB-compatible device 165 may reproduce at least one or more of the USB application program to output the sound source data in order to reproduce at least one or more sound source data provided from the electronic recording device 160 It is characterized by including a sound source application program.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sound source application program stores the electronic record purchase customer information and the electronic record information on a network in the process of reproducing at least one or more sound source data provided in the electronic record device 160. It is preferable to further include a function of registering in a medium (for example, authentication information D / B).

In addition, the USB-compatible device 165 is connected between a predetermined USB-compatible device 165 and at least one or more other USB-compatible device 165 and / or electronic record terminal 170 via a relay server on the network in accordance with the present invention. In order to exchange at least one record information (and / or sound source information), at least one or more of the USB application program is provided with a communication program for connecting and communicating with the relay server on the network through a predetermined communication channel It is done.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the USB device 165 may include a personal computer (PC) and / or a notebook having at least one or more USB connectors, a USB system program, and / or a USB application program. It is preferable to include at least one wired terminal.

In addition, the USB device 165 may include at least one USB connector, a portable terminal such as a personal digital assistant (PDA) and / or a portable multimedia player (PMP) having a USB system program and / or a USB application program. It is preferable to include one or more.

In addition, the USB-compatible device 165 includes at least one USB connector, a USB system program and / or a USB application program, and is connected to a CDMA-based mobile communication network and / or IEEE 802.16x-based high-speed wireless. At least one wireless terminal, such as a portable Internet terminal connected to the Internet and / or a wireless data communication terminal connected to a DataTAC / Mobitex-based wireless data communication network is preferably made.

In addition, the USB-compatible device 165 includes at least one or more USB connectors, at least one home sound source output device having a USB system program and / or a USB application program, a portable sound source output device, and a vehicle sound source output device. It is preferable to comprise as mentioned above.

According to the present invention, the exchange of at least one or more record information (and / or sound source information) between a predetermined USB-compatible device 165 and at least one USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record terminal 170 may be performed. Exchange of at least one record information (and / or sound source information) between a predetermined electronic recording device 160 and another electronic recording device 160 via the USB compatible device 165, and / or via the USB compatible device 165 Exchange of at least one record information (and / or sound source information) between a predetermined electronic recording device 160 and a predetermined electronic recording terminal 170, at least between a predetermined electronic recording terminal 170 and another electronic recording terminal 170 Exchange of at least one or more record information (and / or sound source information) among one or more record information (and / or sound source information) exchanges, which are viewed by a specific record information (and / or sound source information) exchange object. Invention is not limited .

According to one embodiment of the present invention, at least one record information (and between the predetermined USB-compatible device 165 and at least one USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic recording terminal 170 via a server on the network (and And / or the sound source information exchange method, a predetermined object to be exchanged among at least one record information (and / or sound source information) stored (or recorded) on the electronic record device 160 in a predetermined USB compatible device 165. At least one record information (and / or record information) stored in a memory (or / or recorded) in a storage medium on a network by selecting record information (and / or sound source information), and / or stored in a storage medium on a network. After selecting predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the sound source information and registering it on the storage medium on the network, the predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is registered on the storage medium. When a predetermined exchange of record information (and / or sound source information) is agreed between at least two USB compatible devices 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170), the storage medium (and / or Or a sound source corresponding to the exchange target sound source data (eg, the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)) stored (or recorded) in the electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 that has registered sound source information. Data to be exchanged and / or data to be exchanged (e.g., the exchange) stored in (or recorded in) the memory of the electronic recording terminal 170 having registered therein exchange information (and / or sound source information) on the storage medium. After deleting the sound source data corresponding to the target record information (and / or sound source information), the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from a predetermined sound source D / B in a server on the network. To extract After applying the DRM corresponding to each of the exchange target electronic recording device 160 and / or the electronic recording terminal 170, the extracted sound source data is applied to each exchange target electronic recording device 160 with the DRM applied sound source data. ) To the connected USB-compatible device 165 to store (or record) in the electronic recording device 160, and / or transmit the sound source data to which the DRM is applied to each of the exchange target electronic recording terminals 170. And store (or write) in the memory for replacement.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, at least one record information between a predetermined USB-compatible device 165 and at least one USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record terminal 170 via a server on the network ( And / or the sound source information exchange method includes a predetermined exchange of at least one record information (and / or sound source information) stored (or recorded) on the electronic record device 160 in a predetermined USB compatible device 165. At least one record information (and / or record information) stored in a memory (or / or recorded) in a storage medium on a network by selecting target record information (and / or sound source information), and / or registered in a storage medium on a network. Alternatively, the predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is selected from the sound source information and registered in a storage medium on the network, and the predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is stored in the storage medium. When a predetermined record exchange of record information (and / or sound source information) is made between at least two USB compatible devices 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170) that are locked, the storage medium information (and And / or corresponding sound source data (e.g., the sound recording information (and / or sound source information) to be exchanged) stored (or recorded) in the electronic recording device 160 in the USB compatible device 165 having registered the sound source information. Extract and delete the sound source data, release the DRM applied to the extracted sound source data, and then transfer and store (or record) the USB device 165 (and / or the electronic recording device 160). And / or exchange target sound source data (e.g., the exchange target record) stored (or recorded) in the memory by the electronic recording terminal 170 having registered exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on the storage medium. Information (and / or sound source information) Extract and delete the corresponding sound source data, release the DRM applied to the extracted sound source data, and then transmit the data to the exchange target USB compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic recording device 160) for storage ( Or by recording).

Referring to FIG. 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the web server 100 connects a communication channel with at least one USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic recording terminal 170 and a predetermined web communication protocol. Providing a web page corresponding to the web communication protocol to the USB compatible device 165, and / or receiving predetermined information (or data) corresponding to the web page from the USB compatible device 165. The web interface unit 105 generates a predetermined web page for exchanging electronic records to be provided to the at least one USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic recording terminal 170 connected to the communication channel. An information receiver for receiving at least one exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the web page operating unit 110 provided through the 105 and the USB-compatible device 165 receiving the web page ( 125 and an information storage unit 135 for processing the received at least one exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) in association with the electronic record purchase customer information and storing the received record information in a predetermined storage medium; When an exchange agreement of the record information (and / or sound source information) is made between the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record terminal 170, the exchange target record information (and / or A sound source extracting unit 155 for extracting sound source data corresponding to the sound source information), and each of the electronic record apparatus 160 and / or the electronic record terminal 170 in which the extracted sound source data are interchanged and stored (or recorded). DRM processing unit 145 to apply the DRM corresponding to the corresponding information) and sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) to the exchange target USB corresponding device 165 to provide the electronic record device 160 ) (Or record) And / or a sound source exchange unit 150 which transmits the sound source data to the exchange target electronic recording terminal 170 and stores (or records) in the memory.

According to the present invention, when the communication channel is connected to the USB-compatible device 165, the webpage operating unit includes at least the web page to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165 provided in the USB-compatible device 165. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB compatible device 165 in association with one or more USB controllers is detected, and / or the exchange target record information is transmitted to the electronic record device 160. And / or a predetermined script (and / or a plug-in, and / or a client program) for downloading and storing (or recording) sound source data in the sound source information). 165), wherein the information receiver 125 receives the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the USB-compatible device 165 that has received the web page. Characterized in that.

According to the present invention, when the communication channel is connected to the USB-compatible device 165, the webpage operation unit is provided in the USB-compatible device 165 in a predetermined web page to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165. In response to at least one USB controller (USB Controller) to detect at least one or more electronic recording device (160) connected to the USB-compatible device 165, the electronic recording device (160) to the exchange target record information (and And / or a predetermined script (and / or to generate and / or generate predetermined device authentication information for confirming whether sound source data corresponding to sound source data) can be stored and / or transmitted to the web server 100. Or a plug-in, and / or a client program) to the USB-compatible device 165 through the web interface unit 105, wherein the information receiving unit 125 is connected to the device. It characterized in that it receives a predetermined apparatus authentication information corresponding to the electronic music apparatus 160 from the USB compatible device 165 receives the Web page.

In addition, when the device authentication information is received through the information receiving unit 125, the web server 100 comprises an electronic record authentication unit for authenticating the validity of the device authentication information.

According to the present invention, when the communication channel is connected to the USB-compatible device 165, the webpage operating unit includes at least the web page to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165 provided in the USB-compatible device 165. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB corresponding device 165 in association with one or more USB controllers is detected, and electronically stored (or recorded) in the electronic record device 160. A predetermined script (and / or plug-in, and / or client program) which extracts and / or generates predetermined customer authentication information including record information and / or the electronic record purchase customer information to be transmitted to the web server 100. It is characterized in that to provide to the USB-compatible device 165 through the web interface unit 105, wherein the information receiving unit 125 receives the web page U And receiving customer authentication information including electronic record purchase customer information and electronic record information purchased by the customer from the SB corresponding device 165.

In addition, when the web server 100 receives the customer authentication information including the electronic record purchase customer information and the electronic record information previously purchased by the customer through the information receiving unit 125, the customer authentication information through the customer authentication information; Characterized in that it comprises a customer authentication unit 120 for authenticating the validity for the electronic record purchase customer.

The web server 100 may further include a fee processing unit 140 for charging a predetermined exchange fee for exchanging sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information). do.

In addition, when the validity of the electronic record purchase customer is authenticated through the customer authentication unit 120, the web server 100 reads the electronic record information purchased by the customer to the electronic record purchase customer. And an information confirming unit 130 confirming whether to provide an incentive corresponding to the exchange of electronic records. If the incentive is confirmed, the fee processing unit 140 converts the checked incentive into the exchange fee. Is applied to the electronic record purchase customer, and / or the exchange fee is exempted.

In addition, the web server 100 is stored in association with at least one web page source and / or web content source for generating the web page, the web page management unit, and / or included in the web page to the USB Having a web source D / B storing at least one or more scripts (and / or plug-ins, and / or client programs) to be provided to the corresponding device 165, and / or in association with the web source D / B It features.

In addition, the web server 100 is the authentication information D / D to store the electronic record information linked to the customer purchase information and electronic record information purchased by the customer to authenticate the customer authentication information received by the information receiving unit 125 / It is characterized in that it is provided with, and / or and / or in conjunction with the authentication information D / B.

In addition, the web server 100 after the electronic record purchase customer authentication in accordance with the present invention, between the predetermined USB-compatible device 165 and at least one or more other USB-compatible device 165 and / or electronic record terminal 170 And a sound source D / B for storing at least one sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) to be exchanged, and / or cooperatively processing the sound source D / B.

The web interface unit 105 is a browser program provided in the USB-compatible device 165 via the predetermined network via the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or electronic record terminal 170) and the web server ( A web interface for connecting a communication channel between the terminals 100 and at least one web page generated by the web page operating unit to the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic recording terminal 170). A web for receiving the web server 100 from at least one information (or data) that is input (and / or selected) and transmitted through a web interface and at least one form form included in the web page. It is characterized by providing a web interface including at least one interface or the like.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic recording terminal 170) is a wired terminal such as a personal computer (PC) and / or a notebook computer, and the USB-compatible device ( 165) and / or the web interface when the network used to connect the communication channel with the web server 100 is the Internet based on Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol (TCP / IP). The unit 105 is a communication channel between the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170) and the web server 100 through the Hyper-Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) based on the TCP / IP. It is preferable to connect a, and the HTML (Hyper-Text Markup Language) compatible web page (eg, * .htm, * .xml, * .asp, ...) generated by the web page operation unit to the USB Provided to the corresponding device 165 (and / or the electronic recording terminal 170), and / or the USB compatible device 165 (and It is preferable to receive information (or data) inputted (and / or selected) from the electronic record terminal 170 through at least one form form included in the web page based on the HTTP.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic recording terminal 170) may include at least one mobile communication terminal (eg, a personal communication system (PCS) and / or Global System for Mobile communications (GSM) terminal and / or Wide-CDMA (WCDMA) compatible terminal and / or CDMA 2000 compatible terminal and / or High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) terminal, etc.) When the network used by the electronic recording terminal 170 to connect a communication channel with the web server 100 is a CDMA-based mobile communication network, the web interface unit 105 is based on the CDMA. It is preferable to connect a communication channel between the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic recording terminal 170) and the web server 100 through WAP (Wireless Application Protocol) and / or Mobile Explorer (ME). , The webpage operation section Provide a Wireless Markup Language (WML) and / or HTML compatible web page generated by the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170), and / or the USB-compatible device 165 ( And / or information (or data) inputted (and / or selected) and transmitted from the electronic recording terminal 170 through at least one form form included in the webpage based on the WAP and / or HTTP for mobile communication. It is desirable to receive.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic recording terminal 170) is at least one or more portable Internet terminals (eg, IEEE 802.16x supporting terminal), and the USB-compatible device If the network used by the (165) (and / or electronic recording terminal 170) to connect the communication channel with the web server 100 is IEEE 802.16x based high-speed wireless Internet, the web interface unit 105 It is preferable to connect a communication channel between the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic recording terminal 170) and the web server 100 via HTTP for the portable Internet based on the IEEE 802.16x. Provide an HTML-compatible web page generated by the web page operating unit to the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170), and / or the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or electronic) Record contained in the web page from the recording terminal 170). Also it is preferred to receive, based on the Internet HTTP for mobile information (or data) that is input (and / or selection) transmitted through one or more foam form.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the web interface unit 105 may have at least one USB-compatible device 165 (and / or over a network based on a protocol other than the illustrated embodiment). Alternatively, various embodiments of providing a web interface to the electronic recording terminal 170 may be inferred, and the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods.

The web page operation unit is the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or electronic record terminal 170) from a predetermined web source D / B provided in the web server 100 (or associated with the web server 100) At least one web page source (eg, HTML-based web document generation source, etc.) and at least one web content source (eg, at least one in HTML-based web document) required to generate at least one web page to provide) Extracts document content, and / or image content, and / or sound content, and / or multimedia content, etc.) through the tags, and includes the extracted at least one webpage source and web content source. After generating a predetermined web page (or at least one tag and a web content source according to the implementation method is pre-stored in the web server 100 and / or the web source D / B) Extracting the web page), and transmitting the generated (or extracted) web page to the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic recording terminal 170) through the web interface unit 105. It features.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the web server 100 is connected to a predetermined USB-compatible device 165, the web page generated by the webpage manager is provided in the USB-compatible device 165. At least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 in association with at least one USB controller, and generates predetermined device authentication information in the electronic recording device 160 to establish the network. Preferably, a script (and / or a plug-in, and / or a client program) to be transmitted to the web server 100 is included, whereby the USB-compatible device 165 that receives the web page receives the script (and And / or the USB-compatible device in conjunction with at least one USB controller provided in the USB-compatible device 165 based on a plug-in and / or a client program. Detecting at least one electronic record device 160 connected to 165, and when the electronic record device 160 is detected, the detected electronic record device 160 generates predetermined device authentication information to establish the network. Through the web server 100 to be transmitted.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the web server 100 is connected to a predetermined USB-compatible device 165, the web page generated by the webpage manager is provided in the USB-compatible device 165. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 in association with at least one USB controller, and electronic record purchase customer information and the customer in conjunction with the electronic record device 160. It is preferable that a script (and / or a plug-in and / or a client program) is included to extract / enter predetermined customer authentication information including the purchased electronic record information and transmit it to the web server 100 through the network. By doing so, the USB-compatible device 165 receiving the web page is based on the script (and / or plug-in, and / or client program). When at least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB corresponding device 165 is detected in cooperation with at least one USB controller included in the USB corresponding device 165, and the electronic record device 160 is detected, In conjunction with the detected electronic record device 160, extract / enter customer authentication information including electronic record purchase customer information and electronic record information purchased by the customer, and then transmit it to the web server 100 through the network. Will be done.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may deduce various embodiments in which the webpage operator generates (or extracts) at least one webpage corresponding to each communication protocol. Detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

The information receiver 125 may receive at least one or more exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the USB device 165 receiving the web page.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the web page provided to the USB-compatible device 165 searches for at least one record information (and / or sound source information) stored (or recorded) in the electronic record device 160. A user interface for selecting at least one exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) among at least one record information (and / or sound source information) stored (or recorded) in the electronic recording device 160; Preferably, the selected exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is transmitted to the web server 100. In this case, the information receiver 125 transmits from the USB-compatible device 165. It is preferable to receive at least one or more exchange target record information (and / or sound source information).

In addition, the information receiving unit 125 may receive predetermined device authentication information corresponding to the electronic recording device 160 from the USB device 165 receiving the web page.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the web page provided to the USB-compatible device 165 is provided in the USB-compatible device 165 in a predetermined web page to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165 to which the communication channel is connected. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 is detected in cooperation with at least one USB controller, and the electronic record device 160 detects the exchange target record information (and / or Or a predetermined script (and / or) which extracts and / or generates predetermined device authentication information for confirming that sound source data corresponding to sound source information can be stored (or recorded) and transmitted to the web server 100. Plug-in, and / or a client program), in which case the information receiver 125 receives the device authentication information transmitted from the USB-compatible device 165. It is desirable to receive.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information may include predetermined identification codes and / or device unique information stored in a memory (and / or an integrated circuit (IC) chip) included in the electronic recording device 160. Or at least one or more of record unique information and / or unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) the predetermined record on the electronic record device 160. To this end, the web server 100 preferably stores and manages at least one electronic record authentication information matching the device authentication information received through the information receiver 125 in the authentication information D / B. .

In the method, the predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or record unique information extracted from the memory (and / or IC chip) included in the electronic recording device 160 through the information receiving unit 125 and And / or when device authentication information including at least one of unique information allocated to the electronic recording device 160 is received while a predetermined recording is recorded (or stored) on the electronic recording device 160, The electronic record authentication unit extracts at least one electronic record authentication information that matches the device authentication information from the authentication information D / B, and compares and authenticates the device authentication information with the electronic record authentication information. 165 authenticates the electronic recording device 160 connected thereto.

For example, when the device authentication information includes a predetermined identification code, the electronic record authentication information includes information that matches (or can be compared / authenticated) with the identification code, and the device authentication information is unique to the device. The electronic record authentication information includes information matching (or comparable / authenticable) with the device specific information, and when the device authentication information includes the record unique information, The record authentication information is information that matches (or can be compared / authenticated) with the record specific information, and the device authentication information is stored in the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) a predetermined record in the electronic record device 160. In the case of including the unique information assigned to the record device 160, the electronic record authentication information is matched with the unique information Includes information (or a comparison / authentication is possible).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information is a random number and / or one time password (OTP) code dynamically generated from a firmware and / or an IC chip included in the electronic recording device 160. It is preferable to include at least one.

Here, the random number included in the device authentication information is generated by the electronic record authentication unit (for example, when the random number is generated by the web server 100 and provided to the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record device 160, An authentication scheme for encrypting the random number in the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic recording device 160 and transmitting it to the web server 100), and / or generated in the electronic recording device 160, And / or any one of the USB-compatible device 165 connected to the electronic recording device 160 via a USB communication interface, the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, when the device authentication information includes the OTP code, OTP generation information necessary for generating the OTP is included in the electronic record authentication information and stored and managed in the authentication information D / B (for example, time synchronization). Synchoronous-based OTP authentication scheme), and / or are dynamically generated by the electronic record authentication unit and provided to the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record device 160 (eg, challenge-response). Response) based OTP authentication scheme) are all possible, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the embodiment, the dynamically generated random number is encrypted with the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) in the electronic recording device 160 (or the USB corresponding device 165 according to the implementation method), A random number and a random number encrypted by a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) are received together through the information receiver 125, wherein the electronic record authentication unit transmits the encrypted random number to the electronic record device 160. Decrypts the decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to the applied encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) and compares the random number in the plain text form, or the random number in the plain text form in the electronic recording apparatus 160 Encrypted by the applied encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) and then compared with the encrypted random number, thereby connecting to the USB-compatible device 165 A record device 160 is characterized in that authentication.

In addition, when the device authentication information including the OTP code is received through the information receiving unit 125 in the embodiment, the electronic record authentication unit generates a predetermined OTP matching the OTP code from the authentication information D / B. Extracts information, and / or generates a predetermined OTP authentication code based on the OTP generation information generated by the electronic record authentication unit and transmitted to the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record device 160, By comparing the received OTP code and the generated OTP authentication code, it is characterized in that to authenticate the electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device (165).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information may include the electronic recording device (in addition to the information extracted from the electronic recording device 160 and / or dynamically generated by the electronic recording device 160. Information dynamically generated by the USB-compatible device 165 to which 160 is connected (or connected through a USB communication interface), and / or information extracted from a storage device provided in the USB-compatible device 165, and And / or further include information input from a key input device provided in the USB-compatible device 165, in which case the electronic record authentication information is generated and / or extracted from the USB-compatible device 165, and It is possible to include information matching the input information and / or, thereby, the present invention is not limited.

In the above embodiment, when the device authentication information is received in the device authentication information further including information generated and / or extracted and / or input by the USB-compatible device 165, the electronic record authentication unit may receive the information. The electronic record device 160 connected to the USB compatible device 165 by extracting and comparing information matching the information generated and / or extracted and / or inputted from the USB compatible device 165 from the authentication information D / B. ) Is characterized in that the authentication.

According to the present invention, the device authentication information includes at least one encryption method (and / or a predetermined symmetric key encryption method, and / or public key encryption method, and / or key exchange encryption method, and / or electronic envelope encryption method, etc.). Or encrypted through an encryption algorithm) and received through the web interface 105 to the information receiver 125.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information may be a predetermined symmetric key method, and / or public key method, and / or key exchange method, and / or electronic envelope method in the electronic recording device 160. After being encrypted through at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), it is preferably received by the information receiving unit 125 through the web interface unit 105 via the USB-compatible device 165 and a network. Do.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information may be transmitted in a predetermined symmetric key method, and / or public key method, and / or key exchange method, and / or electronic envelope method in the USB device 165. After being encrypted through the same at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), it is received by the information receiving unit 125 through the web interface unit 105 via a network connected by the USB-compatible device 165. It is preferable to be.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can include encryption methods (and at least one or more of the symmetric key method, and / or public key method, and / or key exchange method, and / or electronic envelope method). And / or at least one other encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) capable of encrypting the device authentication information in addition to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) described above, Detailed description thereof is omitted for convenience, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

When the device authentication information is encrypted and received through at least one or more encryption methods (and / or encryption algorithms) as described above, the electronic record authentication unit decrypts (and / or encrypts) corresponding to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm). And / or decrypting the device authentication information through a decryption algorithm), thereby reading the device authentication information in the form of plain text.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can include, but are not limited to, a decryption scheme (and / or a decryption scheme including at least one of the symmetric key scheme and / or public key scheme, and / or key exchange scheme, and / or electronic envelope scheme) And / or at least one other decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) capable of decrypting device authentication information corresponding to the encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm) in addition to the above-described decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm). And / or decryption algorithm), a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information is attached to a predetermined electronic signature in the electronic recording device 160 and / or the USB device 165 (for example, generated through a predetermined private key). After the message digest is attached to the device authentication information), it is possible to receive the message digest to the information receiving unit 125 through the web interface unit 105, whereby the present invention is not limited thereto.

When a predetermined electronic signature is attached to the device authentication information as described above, the electronic recording certification unit authenticates the electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB compatible device 165 by checking the electronic signature. do.

Those skilled in the art will already understand how to attach a predetermined digital signature to the device authentication information, and / or how to verify the electronic signature attached to the device authentication information. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information is at least one encrypted as described above, and / or a memory provided in the electronic recording device 160 to be attached to a predetermined electronic signature, and / or the The IC chip provided in the electronic recording device 160 may store at least one encryption key (eg, symmetric key, public key, private key, etc.) for the encryption and / or electronic signature.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a memory provided in the electronic recording device 160, and / or to which at least one device authentication information is encrypted as described above and / or to which a predetermined electronic signature is attached, and / or The IC chip provided in the electronic recording device 160 may store an authorized certificate including at least one encryption key (eg, symmetric key, public key, private key, etc.) for the encryption and / or electronic signature. Do.

In addition, in order for the device authentication information to be encrypted at least one or more, and / or to have a predetermined electronic signature attached thereto, the firmware provided in the electronic recording device 160 (and / or the USB compatible device according to the implementation method) The script (and / or plug-in, and / or client program) provided to 165) is preferably provided with a function of encrypting the device authentication information and / or attaching an electronic signature through the encryption key.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in order to decrypt the device authentication information encrypted as described above, and / or to verify the electronic signature, the electronic record authentication information includes at least one or more pieces for decrypting the encrypted device authentication information. The decryption key (e.g., symmetric key, public key, private key, etc.) and / or the public key on the electronic record device 160 (and / or USB-compatible device 165) for confirming the electronic signature is stored. The public key of the electronic record device 160 (and / or USB compatible device 165) is a memory (and / or IC chip) provided in the electronic record device 160. It is possible to be provided in the directory server (not shown) of the.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, to decrypt the encrypted device authentication information as described above, the electronic record authentication information includes at least one decryption key (for example, a symmetric key, for decrypting the encrypted device authentication information). It is preferable that the public certificate having a public key, private key, etc.) is stored.

Further, in order to decrypt the device authentication information received as encrypted and / or with an electronic signature attached thereto, and / or to verify the electronic signature, the electronic record authentication unit stores at least the information stored in the authentication information D / B. It is preferable that a function of extracting one or more decryption keys and decrypting the device authentication information through the extracted decryption key is provided.

In addition, the information receiver 125 may receive customer authentication information including electronic record purchase customer information and electronic record information purchased by the customer from the USB-compatible device 165 receiving the web page.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one web page provided to the USB-compatible device 165 is provided in the USB-compatible device 165 to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165 to which the communication channel is connected. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 is detected in association with a USB controller, and the electronic record purchase customer purchases (and / or exchanges and / or replaces). Extracting and / or generating predetermined customer authentication information including electronic record information and / or electronic record purchase customer information previously stored (or recorded) in the electronic record device 160 to the web server 100. It is preferable to include a predetermined script (and / or plug-in, and / or a client program) to be transmitted to the), only the information receiving unit 125 is Device 165 receives customer authentication information including electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information purchased by the customer.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record information included in the customer authentication information may include a predetermined identification code stored in a memory (and / or an integrated circuit (IC) chip) included in the electronic record device 160. Or at least one of device-specific information and / or record-specific information and / or unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) a predetermined record on the electronic record device 160. Preferably, the web server 100 stores and manages predetermined electronic record information matching the customer authentication information received through the information receiving unit 125 in the authentication information D / B. It is desirable to.

In the method, the predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or record unique information extracted from the memory (and / or IC chip) included in the electronic recording device 160 through the information receiving unit 125 and And / or electronic record information including at least one or more of unique information allocated to the electronic record device 160 in a process in which a predetermined record is recorded (or stored) in the electronic record device 160. When predetermined customer authentication information including electronic record purchase customer information having purchased an electronic record is received, the customer authentication unit 120 matches the electronic record purchase customer information of the customer authentication information from the authentication information D / B. Extracts predetermined customer information, and / or is processed in association with the customer information to extract at least one electronic record information stored in the authentication information D / B. By comparing and authenticating the electronic record information included in the identification information and the electronic record information extracted from the authentication information D / B, the electronic record purchase customer is authenticated.

For example, when the electronic record information includes a predetermined identification code, the electronic record information stored in the authentication information D / B includes information that matches (or can be compared / authenticated) with the identification code. When electronic record information includes the device specific information, the electronic record information stored in the authentication information D / B includes information matching (or comparable / authenticable) with the device unique information. When the record information includes the record unique information, the electronic record information stored in the authentication information D / B is information matching (or comparable / authenticable) with the record unique information, and the record information In the process of recording (or storing) a predetermined electronic record on the electronic record device 160, the electronic record device may include unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160. If eojineun, the electronic music information stored in the authentication information D / B comprises a (or compared / authentication is possible) information matching the specific information.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, electronic record information included in the customer authentication information may be randomly generated and / or OTP dynamically generated by firmware and / or an IC chip included in the electronic record device 160. (One Time Password) It is possible to further comprise at least one code, by which the present invention is not limited.

Here, the random number included in the electronic record information is generated by the customer authentication unit 120 (eg, a random number is generated by the web server 100 and provided to the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record device 160). Authentication method for encrypting the random number in the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic recording device 160 and transmitting it to the web server 100), and / or generated in the electronic recording device 160. And / or may be generated in any one of the USB-compatible device 165 connected to the electronic recording device 160 via a USB communication interface, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, when the electronic record information includes the OTP code, the OTP generation information necessary for generating the OTP is included in the electronic record information stored in the authentication information D / B, for example, based on management (eg, time-synchoronous). OTP authentication method), and / or dynamically generated by the customer authentication unit 120 and provided to the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic recording device 160 (eg, challenge-response). Based OTP authentication scheme), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In the embodiment, the dynamically generated random number is encrypted with the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) in the electronic recording device 160 (or the USB corresponding device 165 according to the implementation method), A random number and a random number encrypted by a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) are received together through the information receiving unit 125, wherein the customer authentication unit 120 transmits the encrypted random number to the electronic recording device ( Decoded by a decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) applied in 160 and compared to the random number of the plain text form, or the random number of the plain text form (e.g. Authenticating the electronic record purchase customer by encrypting with the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) applied in step 160 and then comparing the encrypted random number. It is characterized by.

In addition, when the electronic record information including the OTP code is received through the information receiving unit 125 in the method, the customer authentication unit 120 is predetermined to match the OTP code from the authentication information D / B Extract OTP generation information of the OTP and / or generate OTP authentication based on the OTP generation information generated by the customer authentication unit 120 and transmitted to the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic recording device 160. Generating a code, and comparing the generated OTP code and the generated OTP authentication code, characterized in that to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, electronic record purchase customer information included in the customer authentication information is extracted from the electronic record device 160 (for example, the electronic record purchase customer information of the electronic record device 160). Stored in a memory and / or when the electronic record purchase customer information is stored in an IC chip provided in the electronic record device 160), and / or extracted from a storage device provided in the USB compatible device 165. (E.g., when storing the electronic record purchase customer information in a storage device provided in the USB-compatible device 165), and / or input from a key input device provided in the USB-compatible device 165. It is preferable to include one or more.

For example, the electronic record purchase customer information includes at least one member information (for example, account information including ID / PW, name, social security number, mobile phone number, e-mail address, etc.) registered by the customer in the web server 100. It can be done by.

In addition, the electronic record purchase customer information is stored in the certificate and information stored in the memory and / or IC chip provided in the electronic record device 160 (for example, certificate holder information, certificate profile information, certificate unique information, etc.) It may be made including at least one.

In addition, electronic record purchase customer information included in the electronic record apparatus 160 is dynamically generated from copyright information (eg, DRM information, and / or fingerprint information, etc.) included in sound source data corresponding to the electronic record. It is possible that the present invention is not limited thereby.

According to the present invention, the customer authentication information includes at least one encryption method (and / or a predetermined symmetric key encryption method, and / or public key encryption method, and / or key exchange encryption method, and / or electronic envelope encryption method, etc.). Or encrypted through an encryption algorithm) and received through the web interface 105 to the information receiver 125.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the customer authentication information including the electronic record purchase customer information and the electronic record information purchased by the customer is a predetermined symmetric key method and / or public key in the electronic record device 160. After being encrypted through at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) such as a method, and / or a key exchange method, and / or an electronic envelope method, and then, via the network with the USB-compatible device 165. It is preferable to be received by the information receiving unit 125 through the unit 105.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the customer authentication information including the electronic record purchase customer information and the electronic record information purchased by the customer is predetermined symmetric key method, and / or disclosed in the USB-compatible device (165) After encryption via at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) such as a key method, and / or a key exchange method, and / or an electronic envelope method, and the like, via the network to which the USB-compatible device 165 is connected. Preferably, the information is received by the information receiver 125 through the web interface 105.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can include encryption methods (and at least one or more of the symmetric key method, and / or public key method, and / or key exchange method, and / or electronic envelope method). And / or at least one other encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) capable of encrypting the customer authentication information in addition to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) described above, Detailed description thereof is omitted for convenience, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

When the customer authentication information is encrypted and received through at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) as described above, the customer authentication unit 120 decrypts the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) corresponding to the encryption method. And / or decrypting the customer authentication information through (and / or a decryption algorithm), thereby reading the customer authentication information in the form of plain text.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can include, but are not limited to, a decryption scheme (and / or a decryption scheme including at least one of the symmetric key scheme, the public key scheme, and / or the key exchange scheme, and / or the electronic envelope scheme). And / or at least one other decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) capable of decrypting customer authentication information corresponding to the encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm) in addition to the above-described decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm). And / or decryption algorithm), a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the customer authentication information is attached to a predetermined electronic signature in the electronic recording device 160 and / or the USB device 165 (for example, generated through a predetermined private key). After the message digest is attached to the customer authentication information), the message digest may be received by the information receiving unit 125 through the web interface unit 105, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

When a predetermined electronic signature is attached to the customer authentication information as described above, the customer authentication unit 120 may verify the electronic signature, thereby authenticating the electronic record purchase customer.

Those skilled in the art will already understand how to attach a predetermined electronic signature to the customer authentication information, and / or how to verify the electronic signature attached to the customer authentication information. Therefore, detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the memory provided in the electronic recording device 160, and / or the at least one or more encrypted customer authentication information, and / or a predetermined electronic signature is attached as described above The IC chip provided in the electronic recording device 160 may store at least one encryption key (eg, symmetric key, public key, private key, etc.) for the encryption and / or electronic signature.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the memory provided in the electronic recording device 160, and / or the at least one or more encrypted customer authentication information and / or a predetermined electronic signature is attached as described above. The IC chip provided in the electronic recording device 160 may store an authorized certificate including at least one encryption key (eg, symmetric key, public key, private key, etc.) for the encryption and / or electronic signature. Do.

In addition, in order for the customer authentication information to be encrypted at least one or more, and / or to have a predetermined electronic signature attached thereto, firmware provided in the electronic recording device 160 (and / or a USB compatible device according to an implementation method) The script (and / or the plug-in, and / or the client program) provided in 165) is preferably provided with a function of encrypting the customer authentication information and / or attaching an electronic signature through the encryption key.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in order to decrypt the customer authentication information encrypted as described above, and / or to confirm the electronic signature, the electronic record information stored in association with the customer information in the authentication information D / B is stored in the above information. At least one decryption key (e.g., symmetric key, public key, private key, etc.) for decrypting the encrypted customer authentication information and / or the electronic record device 160 (and / or USB-compatible device) for verifying the electronic signature 165) side public key is stored, the public key on the electronic recording device 160 (and / or USB-compatible device 165) is a memory (and / or) provided in the electronic recording device 160 IC chip) can be provided in the directory server (not shown) of the certification authority that issued the certificate.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in order to decrypt the encrypted customer authentication information as described above, the electronic record information stored in association with the customer information in the authentication information D / B is decrypted in the encrypted customer authentication information. It is preferable that an authorized certificate having at least one decryption key (for example, a symmetric key, a public key, a private key, etc.) is stored.

In addition, in order to decrypt the customer authentication information received as encrypted and / or with an electronic signature attached as described above, and / or to confirm the electronic signature, the customer authentication unit 120 performs the authentication information D / B. And extracting at least one decryption key stored in the storage device, and decrypting the customer authentication information through the extracted decryption key.

The information storage unit 135 receives predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the USB device 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170) through the information receiving unit 125. When the at least one exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is processed in association with the electronic record purchase customer information and stored in a predetermined storage medium, the customer information stored in the storage medium And exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) are provided in a web page provided to the at least one USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170) by the web page operation unit. As a result, electronic music exchange occurs frequently between at least one USB-compatible device 165 (and / or electronic recording terminal 170).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record exchange agreement between the USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170) may be based on the respective USB-compatible device 165 (and / or the electronic record terminal 170). Is freely made through a web page provided by the user, and when the exchange agreement is made, the sound source extracting unit 155 is the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from a predetermined sound source D / B. It is characterized in that the extraction.

The DRM processing unit 145 is defined in the electronic recording device 160 in at least one or more sound source data extracted from the sound source D / B through the sound source extraction unit 155 (and / or the USB compatible device 165). Applicable to at least one DRM (usable in the sound source application provided in) is characterized in that to apply.

Those skilled in the art will be familiar with how to apply at least one or more DRMs to the sound source data according to each DRM technical feature, and thus detailed procedures thereof will be omitted for convenience.

The information checking unit 130 and 130 read and compare each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through the electronic record exchange according to the present invention, thereby exchanging between the electronic record purchase customers. It is characterized by checking whether or not to provide an incentive corresponding to the electronic record.

According to the implementation method of the present invention, the singer (or entertainer) corresponding to each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through the electronic record exchange according to the present invention is the same and / or An exchange for an electronic record exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers when it is determined that a matching singer (e.g., a singer corresponding to the exchanged record information (and / or sound source information) debuts solo from the singer group) Incentives such as fee discounts and / or exemptions are preferred.

In addition, as a result of the check, the company (or entertainer) of the singer (or entertainer) corresponding to each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through the electronic record exchange according to the present invention is the same and / or Or when it is determined that there is a match (eg, affiliated relationship), incentives such as exchange fee discounts and / or exemptions for electronic records exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers are preferably provided.

In addition, as a result of the confirmation, the record producer (or investment company) corresponding to each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through the electronic record exchange according to the present invention is the same and / or matched (for example, , Affiliated company), incentives such as exchange fee discounts and / or exemptions for electronic records exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers are preferably provided.

In addition, when the composer / writer / arranger corresponding to each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through the electronic record exchange according to the present invention is matched, the exchange between the electronic record purchase customers It is desirable to provide incentives such as exchange fee discounts and / or exemptions for electronic records.

In addition, if the confirmation that the electronic record purchase customers exchanging electronic records according to the present invention is a membership member and / or a community member associated with the electronic record, the exchange fee for the electronic record exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers Incentives such as discounts and / or exemptions are preferred.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the information checking unit 130 and 130 may purchase the electronic record through reading and comparing the record information (and / or sound source information) according to the intention of the person skilled in the art, in addition to the illustrated embodiment. It is possible that incentives such as exchange fee discounts and / or exemptions for electronic records exchanged between the two be provided, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

The fee processing unit 140 performs an exchange fee charging process corresponding to the record information (and / or sound source information) that is exchanged between the electronic record purchase customer through the payment means of the electronic record purchase customer, When it is confirmed by the information checking unit 130 or 130 that a predetermined incentive is provided to the electronic record purchase customer, the method further includes providing an incentive such as an exchange fee discount and / or an exemption during the billing process. Characterized in that made.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the payment means of the electronic record purchase customer is at least one of credit card payment means, check card payment means, debit card payment means, bank account payment means, account transfer payment means, electronic money payment means It is preferable to include the above.

When the charge processing corresponding to the record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged between the electronic record purchase customer by the fee processing unit 140 is completed and / or exempted, the sound source exchange unit 150 Predetermined with the USB-compatible device 165 through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) provided to the USB-compatible device 165 that has registered predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on a storage medium. To-be-exchanged sound source data (e.g., other electronic recording device 160 (and / or electronic recording terminal) in the electronic recording device 160) stored in (or recorded to) the electronic recording device 160 connected through the USB communication interface Delete the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) to be exchanged and provided to the electronic record device 160 through the USB-compatible device 165. Save (or By transmitting the sound source data (e.g., sound source data corresponding to the record information (and / or sound source information) to be provided to the electronic record device 160 through the electronic record exchange) to the USB-compatible device 165, The USB compatible device 165 transmits the sound source data (eg, the electronic record exchange) to the electronic record device 160 through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program). And to store (or record) the record information (and / or the sound source data corresponding to the sound source information) to be stored (or recorded).

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in the process of storing (or recording) the sound source data in the electronic record device 160, the electronic record device 160 has a memory control function for copyright protection of the sound record data. (E.g., copyright protection function through memory attribute control, and / or copyright protection function through memory area control, etc.).

In addition, the sound source exchanging unit 150 provides the script (and / or plug-in and / or program) provided to the electronic record terminal 170 which has registered predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on the storage medium. The exchange target sound source data stored in the memory (or recorded) in the memory via the USB-compatible device 165 through a predetermined USB communication interface (for example, the electronic recording device 160 and the other electronic recording device 160 (and And / or delete the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) to be exchanged and provided to the electronic record terminal 170, and transmitted to the electronic record terminal 170 for storage (or recording). The electronic recording terminal 170 transmits sound source data (for example, sound recording data corresponding to record information (and / or sound source information) to be provided to the electronic recording terminal 170 through the electronic recording exchange). Record terminal (1 Record information to be stored (or recorded) in the memory of the sound recording data (e.g., the electronic record terminal 170 through the electronic record exchange) in the memory through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) in 70) (And / or sound source data corresponding to sound source information).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sound source exchanging unit 150 may prevent the double-use of sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information). A script provided to the USB-compatible device 165 that registers the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) in the process of storing the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on the storage medium. Sound source data (eg, sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)) stored in (or recorded on) the electronic recording device 160 through a plug-in and / or a program). The deactivated sound source data is then exchanged with the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on the electronic record device 160 side. In the process of downloading and storing (or recording) predetermined sound source data to the electronic recording device 160, the electronic device device 160 deletes the sound source data through a script (and / or a plug-in and / or a program) provided to the USB-compatible device 165.

If the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is not exchanged (or cancels the exchange of the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)), the deactivated sound source data is Reactivation through a script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) provided to the USB-compatible device 165, and / or reactivation by a sound source application provided in the USB-compatible device 165. It is possible.

In addition, the sound source exchanging unit 150 stores the sound exchange data on the storage medium by the information storage unit in order to prevent double use of sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information). Through a script (and / or a plug-in and / or a program) provided to the electronic recording device 160 which registers the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) while the information (and / or sound source information) is stored. It is possible to deactivate sound source data (for example, sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)) stored in the memory of the electronic record terminal 170. The deactivated sound source data is exchanged with sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on the electronic record terminal 170 side, so that the memo of the electronic record terminal 170 is changed. In the process of downloading and storing (or recording) predetermined sound source data, the sound is deleted through a script (and / or a plug-in and / or a program) provided to the electronic recording terminal 170.

If the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is not exchanged (or cancels the exchange of the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)), the deactivated sound source data is Reactivation through a script (and / or a plug-in, and / or a program) provided to the electronic recording terminal 170, and / or re-activation by a sound source application provided in the electronic recording terminal 170. It is possible.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the sound source exchanging unit 150 may be configured to prevent the use of sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) in duplicate. A script provided to the USB-compatible device 165 that registers the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) in the process of storing the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on the storage medium by 135). Sound source data (e.g., sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)) stored (or recorded) in the electronic recording device 160 through (and / or a plug-in and / or a program). ) Can be deleted, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

If sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is not exchanged (or cancels the exchange of the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)), the deleted sound source data is The script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) provided to the USB device 165 may be extracted from the sound source D / B and restored (or rewritten) to the electronic recording device 160.

In addition, the sound source exchanging unit 150 uses the information storage unit 135 to store the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information). Scripts (and / or plug-ins, and / or programs) provided to the electronic recording terminal 170 for registering the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) in the process of storing the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information). It is possible to delete the sound source data (for example, the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)) stored in (or recorded) in the memory of the electronic record terminal 170, Thereby, this invention is not limited.

If the sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is not exchanged (or cancels the exchange of the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information)), the deactivated sound source data is It is possible to extract from the sound source D / B through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) provided to the electronic recording terminal 170 and to be re-stored (or rewritten) in the memory of the electronic recording terminal 170 Do.

2 is a block diagram showing the device configuration of the electronic recording apparatus 160 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 2 shows in block form a preferred device configuration of the electronic recording device 160 for interfacing the predetermined USB-compatible device 165 with a predetermined USB communication interface in the system configuration shown in FIG. As those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, the electronic recording device 160 that interfaces with the USB-compatible device 165 and the USB communication interface by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 2 may be used. Various implementation methods for the device configuration may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited by the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electronic recording device 160 that interfaces with the USB device 165 through the USB communication interface includes at least one USB connector 235 corresponding to a USB communication standard, and A memory 240 for storing at least one sound source data, and an interface with the USB compatible device 165 based on a USB communication standard through the USB connector 235, and at least one sound source stored in the memory 240; And a controller 205 for managing data, extracting predetermined sound source data from the memory 240, and providing the sound source data to the USB device 165 through the USB connector 235. The sound source data stored in the memory preferably includes at least one copyright information.

Here, the copyright information includes at least one or more of digital rights management (DRM) information, watermark information, and finger print information applied to the sound source data and / or digital content, and is viewed according to specific copyright information. The invention is not limited.

In addition, one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains clearly understands the technical matters to which the copyright information is applied to the sound source data and / or the digital content, and thus the detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the memory 240 includes a predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record included in the device authentication information. It is preferable to store at least one or more of unique information allocated to the electronic recording device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) the data.

In addition, the memory 240 preferably stores at least one authentication key (and / or authentication information) required for the controller 205 to manage and control sound source data stored in the memory 240, wherein the An authentication key and / or authentication information is encrypted to encrypt the device authentication information in a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) at the controller 205 (and / or USB-compatible device 165 according to the implementation method). At least one key (eg, a symmetric key, a public key, a private key, etc.), and / or at least one OTP (One Time Password) generation code and a generation algorithm for generating a predetermined OTP code is preferably included.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 may store an IC chip 255 that stores at least one authentication key (and / or authentication information) necessary for the controller 205 to manage and control sound source data stored in the memory 240. It is preferable that the authentication key and / or authentication information is a predetermined encryption scheme for the device authentication information in the controller 205 (and / or USB-compatible device 165 according to the implementation method). Encryption key (e.g., symmetric key, public key, private key, etc.) for encryption with (and / or encryption algorithm), and / or one time password (OTP) generation code and generation algorithm for generating a predetermined OTP code. It is preferable to comprise at least one or more.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the memory includes a predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record included in the electronic record information of the customer authentication information. It is preferable to store at least one or more of the unique information allocated to the electronic recording device 160 in the process of being recorded (or stored) in the 160.

In addition, the memory 240 stores at least one authentication key (and / or authentication information) necessary for the controller 205 to manage and control the sound source data stored in the memory, wherein the authentication key and And / or the authentication information is an encryption key (e.g., for encrypting the customer authentication information in a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) in the controller 205 (and / or USB corresponding device 165 according to the implementation method). , A symmetric key, a public key, a private key, etc.) and / or at least one OTP (One Time Password) generation code and a generation algorithm for generating a predetermined OTP code.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 may store an IC chip 255 that stores at least one authentication key (and / or authentication information) necessary for the controller 205 to manage and control sound source data stored in the memory 240. It is preferable that the authentication key and / or authentication information to the controller 205 (and / or USB-compatible device 165 according to the implementation method) is a predetermined encryption method. Encryption key (e.g., symmetric key, public key, private key, etc.) for encryption with (and / or encryption algorithm), and / or one time password (OTP) generation code and generation algorithm for generating a predetermined OTP code. It is preferable to comprise at least one or more.

The electronic recording apparatus 160 may further include a clock source 245 for generating a clock required for the controller 205 and / or the memory to operate. 245 may be any clock generating circuit, such as a crystal oscillator or frequency synthesizer, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Here, the clock source 245 may be provided in the controller 205, and thus the present invention is not limited thereto.

The electronic recording apparatus 160 may further include an amplifier for generating a predetermined sound source signal generated from the sound source data stored in the memory, and a sound source terminal 250 for outputting the amplified sound source signal. In addition to the power input through the USB connector 235 may be made of a battery (not shown), but the present invention is not limited thereby.

However, when the amplifier, the sound source terminal 250 and / or a battery (not shown) are further provided in the electronic recording apparatus 160, the electronic recording apparatus 160 may further perform the function of the electronic recording player. .

In addition, the electronic record device 160 may include a screen output device (not shown) including a predetermined LCD controlled by the controller 205, and / or the controller to perform a function of a more efficient electronic record player. 205) may further include a key input unit (not shown) for inputting a command such as selecting a predetermined sound source and / or playing and / or stopping, etc., but the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art will readily be able to infer a method of including the screen output unit (not shown) and / or key input unit (not shown) in the controller 205, and thus, the detailed description thereof is provided for convenience. Omit.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 has an additional configuration (for example, an IC chip 255 module for enhancing the security function of the electronic recording, an expansion socket for memory expansion, etc.) in addition to the configuration shown in FIG. Etc.), but the present invention includes all the above-described configurations, and is not limited to the configuration illustrated in FIG.

The USB connector 235 may be physically type A corresponding to the target USB connector 235, and / or type B corresponding to the host USB connector 235, and / or OTG. (On-The-Go) is characterized in that it conforms to the specification of at least one connector 235 of the mini-AB (Mini-AB) corresponding to the USB connector 235, the electrical through the connector 235 A function of applying power input from the USB compatible device 165 to the controller 205 and / or the memory and / or the clock, and also electrical input from the USB compatible device 165 through the connector 235. And a function of transferring a signal to the controller 205 and a function of transferring an electrical signal input from the controller 205 to the USB compatible device 165 through the physical connector 235. .

The memory may be a NAND flash memory (e.g., a flash memory in which cells are disposed in series between a bit line and a ground line on a memory structure) and / or a NOR flash memory (e.g., a flash in which a cell is disposed in parallel between a bit line and a ground line on a memory structure). Memory) or at least one flash memory modified from the NOR flash memory, a DINOR flash memory, and a virtual ground array (VGA) flash memory. The memory may include an EEPROM. (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the memory may correspond to at least one or more digital contents (eg, text / image contents such as music scores corresponding to electronic records, and / or electronic records) including predetermined copyright information in addition to the sound source data. Multimedia content such as a music video).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that a memory control function is provided to store sound source data and / or digital content stored in the memory as read only / hidden attributes for copyright protection.

Herein, the memory control function for copyright protection may access the sound source data and / or the digital content only a sound source application that is authorized to access the sound source data among application programs included in the USB-compatible device 165. Or, and / or the read-only / hidden attribute of the sound source data and / or digital content is changed only by a sound source application that is authorized to change the attribute among applications provided in the USB-compatible device 165. It is characterized in that it is controlled to enable, it is preferable that it is not changed by other applications and / or the operating system of the USB-compatible device (165).

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the sound source data and / or digital content stored in the memory 240 is divided into a memory area in which sound source data is stored and a memory area in which general data is stored for copyright protection. It is preferable that a memory control function is provided.

Herein, the memory control function for copyright protection may allow the memory area in which the sound source data is stored to access only sound source applications that are authorized to access the sound source data among application programs provided in the USB-compatible device 165. It is characterized by controlling.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sound source data and / or digital content stored in the memory 240 are compressed with a predetermined compression codec and / or a predetermined encryption scheme (and / or encryption) according to the intention of a person skilled in the art. Algorithm), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, the memory 240 may store predetermined DRM information for preventing illegal copying of the sound source data and / or digital content, and the attribute and / or storage area of the DRM information may also be stored in the sound source data and / or the storage area. Like the digital content, the memory control function for copyright protection is preferably applied.

In addition, it is preferable to store the record information corresponding to the sound source data in the memory 240, and the record information includes record name information (for example, Hong Gil-dong 1), singer information, and sound source data information (for example, each sound source title). And play time, etc.), composer information and / or composer information and / or arranger information for each sound source data, record-specific information (e.g., product number or serial number assigned to the record, barcode information (Barcode), or RFID (Radio) Frequency identification (code identification).

In addition, the memory 240 may store a predetermined sound source application program for playing the sound source data and / or digital content in the USB compatible device 165 connected to the electronic recording device 160. The sound source application program may be provided and installed to the USB device 165 during the initial connection of the electronic record device 160 to the USB device 165. Like the sound source data and / or digital content, it is preferable that the memory control function for copyright protection is applied.

In addition, the memory 240 may store a predetermined electronic record related program (for example, a sound source playback program) for playing the sound source data and / or digital content in the electronic record device 160. When a predetermined power is supplied to the record apparatus 160, the electronic record related program is preferably provided to the controller 205 and executed.

In addition, when the USB compatible device 165 connected to the electronic recording device 160 is connected to a predetermined network, the memory 240 interworks with a relay server on a network through the USB compatible device 165 to provide the sound source. It is possible to store information to support further purchases, returns, exchanges, etc. of data and / or digital content.

In addition, the memory 240 may further store electronic record purchase customer information and / or purchaser information corresponding to the customer who purchased the electronic record, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the sound source data stored in the memory 240 is a flag for real-time checking whether the sound source data is registered as an exchange object in a sound source application program provided in the USB-compatible device 165. In addition, the sound source application program included in the USB-compatible device 165 searches for a storage medium on a network in the process of reproducing the sound source data, thereby storing the sound source data. Check whether the exchange (or exchange agreement) has been made with another electronic record purchase customer, and when the sound source data is exchanged (or exchange agreement), the sound source data to be exchanged is deleted, and the exchanged sound source from the relay server on the network. It is preferable to further include a function of receiving and storing (or recording) data.

The controller 205 is configured to include a typical USB interface circuit configuration for communicating with the USB-compatible device 165 based on a USB communication standard, and those skilled in the art other than the configuration shown in FIG. According to the intention of the additional configuration may be further included, the present invention includes all of the additional configuration, the present invention is not limited by the configuration shown in FIG.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the controller 205 may include an implementation method including a one chip including a processor and a program memory and a circuit constituting the same, or a one chip including a processor and a program memory. An implementation method including a circuit constituting the same outside the one chip, or an implementation method including a processor and a circuit constituting the inside therein, but configured to configure the program memory externally, or the processor and the program memory and a circuit constituting the same Although various implementations, such as an implementation method, can be implemented, the controller 205 of the present invention is not limited by the specific implementation method described above, and also by the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 2 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the controller 205 may include a USB interface for interfacing the controller 205 with the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB connector 235, A processor for performing a memory interface for interfacing the controller 205, an arithmetic processing function required for USB communication, a memory control and management function according to the present invention, and / or an arithmetic processing function required for an electronic recording process according to the present invention; It includes a program memory for storing a firmware (Firmware) program that is processed by the processor.

In addition, the controller 205 may further include an IC chip 255 interface for interfacing the IC chip 255 and the controller 205.

The USB interface is a circuit configuration for exchanging packets between the USB connector 235 and the controller 205, and a bus that electrically and / or logically connects the USB connector 235 and the controller 205. )

The memory interface is a circuit configuration for exchanging commands and / or information between the controller 205 and the memory, and the controller 205 applies various control signals such as chip activation, read and write signals to the memory. A control bus for controlling a memory and an address bus and / or a data bus for exchanging information between the controller 205 and the memory are included.

The IC chip 255 interface satisfies the ISO / IEC 7816 standard. The IC chip 255 exchanges commands and / or information between the controller 205 and the IC chip 255. 255, at least one contact point (e.g., power supply (VCC) contact point, reset signal (RST) contact point, clock signal (CLK) contact point, data (D +) contact point, ground (GND) contact point, input / output (I / O)) ) Contact point and data (D-) contact point, etc.) and a bus BUS connecting the controller 205.

The processor is a central process unit (CPU) included in the electronic recording device 160, and processes a command received from the USB compatible device 165 through the USB connector 235, and / or the program memory. It is characterized in that the function of the firmware program defined in the processing.

The program memory is a program storage memory included in the electronic recording apparatus 160, and includes a memory structure that can be randomly accessed in hardware. The program memory may include software of the USB interface and / or the memory interface. A function of controlling an operation, a function of communicating with the USB compatible device 165 in association with the USB interface, a function of controlling and managing the memory for copyright protection in conjunction with the memory interface, and / or the present invention. Characterized in that the firmware program including at least one or more functions required for the electronic recording process according to the.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the program memory preferably comprises at least one nonvolatile memory of a ROM and / or an EPROM and / or an EEPROM and / or a NOR series of memory. Controlling the operation of the USB interface and / or the memory interface, communicating with the USB compatible device 165 in association with the USB interface, controlling the memory for copyright protection in conjunction with the memory interface, and It is preferable that a firmware program including at least one function for managing and / or a function required for an electronic recording process according to the present invention is stored and executed.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the program memory may include at least one or more volatile memory of RAM and / or SRAM and / or DRAM, in which case the operation of the USB interface and / or the memory interface may be performed. A function of controlling, communicating with the USB compatible device 165 in association with the USB interface, controlling and managing the memory for copyright protection in conjunction with the memory interface, and / or an electronic device according to the present invention. The firmware program including at least one function required for the recording process is stored in the memory, and can be loaded into the program memory and executed by the memory, thereby not limiting the present invention.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the memory is capable of being stored and executed by the firmware as an EEPROM and / or a NOR series of programmable memory, or the memory is a NAND series of memory, When the program can be executed in the memory, the program memory can be omitted by storing and executing the firmware in the memory, whereby the present invention is not limited thereto.

The function of controlling the USB interface operation in the firmware program is to receive a predetermined USB packet from the USB device 165 through the USB connector 235 and read a protocol stack corresponding to the received USB packet. And controlling the operation of extracting a predetermined command and / or data from the protocol stack.

The function of controlling the operation of the USB interface may include generating a USB packet by applying a predetermined protocol stack to data generated in the controller 205 and / or data extracted from the memory, and generating the USB packet. It is preferable to include controlling the operation of transmitting a packet to the USB device 165 through the USB connector 235.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that the firmware program sets and stores and manages information and / or flags necessary for controlling the operation of the USB interface to control the operation of the USB interface, and / or the A buffer for temporarily storing data received from the USB-compatible device 165 through a USB connector 235, and / or a buffer for temporarily storing data to be transmitted to the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB connector 235. It is preferable to comprise a.

The function of controlling the operation of the memory interface in the firmware program may include writing data corresponding to the command to the memory in response to the command when an input / output related command to the memory is received from the USB device 165. Or reading data corresponding to the command from the memory, and in particular, the function of controlling the operation of the memory interface is controlled by a function of controlling and managing the memory for copyright protection in association. It is desirable to be.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, it is preferable that the firmware program sets, stores and manages information and / or flags necessary for controlling the operation of the memory interface to control the operation of the memory interface. And a buffer for temporarily storing data to be stored in the memory, and / or a buffer for temporarily storing data extracted from the memory.

The function of protecting copyright through the memory property control for copyright protection in conjunction with a memory interface in the firmware program is performed when predetermined sound source data and / or digital content is recorded (or stored) in the memory. And / or check whether the digital content includes predetermined copyright information, and if the sound data and / or digital content includes predetermined copyright information, read-only / hidden the attributes of the sound source data and / or digital content. It is preferable to include forcibly fixing to an attribute.

In addition, the function of controlling and managing the property of the memory for copyright protection, the property of the sound source data and / or digital content stored in the memory as a read-only / hidden property fixed to the read-only / hidden property, the USB correspondence It is possible to change only by the application for sound source authorized to change the property among the application programs included in the device 165, and is not changed by other applications and / or the operating system of the USB-compatible device 165. It is desirable to control so as not to.

In addition, the function of controlling and managing the attributes of the memory for copyright protection is the sound source data among the application programs included in a predetermined USB-compatible device 165 connected through the USB connector 235 in the controller 205. And / or allow only sound recording applications for which the authority to change the attributes of digital content is authorized to allow and control the read-only / hidden attribute of the sound data and / or digital contents. Of course, the operating system of the USB-compatible device 165 may also process the read-only / hidden attributes of the sound source data and / or digital content so as not to be changed.

The function of protecting copyright by controlling the memory area for copyright protection in conjunction with a memory interface in the firmware program includes: a memory area in which predetermined sound source data corresponding to the electronic record is logically stored; It is desirable to divide and manage the memory area to be stored.

In addition, the function of controlling and managing the memory area for copyright protection is performed by the controller 205 to the sound source data among application programs included in a predetermined USB-compatible device 165 connected through the USB connector 235. It is preferable to allow and control only a sound source application for which the access right is authorized to access a memory area storing the sound source data, and an unauthenticated general application processes to access a memory area where general data is stored. It is preferable.

The function required for the electronic recording process according to the present invention in the firmware program is provided in a predetermined USB compatible device 165 connected through the USB connector 235 for the function of controlling and managing the memory for the copyright protection. It is preferable to include the authentication of the sound source application that can change the read-only / hidden attributes of the sound source data and / or digital content of the application program.

In addition, the function required for the electronic recording process according to the present invention, when a predetermined DRM is applied to the sound source data and / or digital content stored in the memory, the DRM is confirmed and processed by the controller 205, It is desirable to identify and process the DRM applied to the sound source data and / or digital content.

In addition, a function required for the electronic recording process according to the present invention is to extract and reproduce sound source data stored in the memory in order to reproduce the sound source data in the controller 205 to generate a predetermined sound source signal. It is preferable to further comprise a functional configuration for generating a signal, whereby the present invention is not limited.

When the sound source data is reproduced in the controller 205 to generate a predetermined sound source signal according to an embodiment of the present invention, the generated sound source signal is preferably transmitted to the amplifier and amplified, and the amplified sound source The signal is preferably output through the sound source terminal.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic recording device 160 is connected to a predetermined USB compatible device 165 through a USB communication standard to provide sound source data stored in the memory to the USB compatible device 165. The electronic recording mode played back through a predetermined sound source application program included in the USB-compatible device 165 or the USB-compatible device 165 is connected through a USB communication standard to convert a data storage area on the memory to the USB. Either a data storage mode extending to a data storage area of the corresponding device 165 or an electronic record reproduction mode for reproducing sound source data stored in the memory through an amplifier and a sound source terminal provided in the electronic record device 160. It is preferable to operate by being selected as an operation mode.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic recording device 160 is connected to a predetermined USB compatible device 165 through a USB communication standard to provide sound source data stored in the memory to the USB compatible device 165. An electronic recording mode to be reproduced through a predetermined sound source application program included in the USB-compatible device 165, and / or connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a USB communication standard to store a data storage area on the memory. A data storage mode extending to a data storage area of the USB-compatible device 165, and / or an electronic record reproduction mode for reproducing sound source data stored in the memory through an amplifier and a sound source terminal provided in the electronic record device 160; It is possible to operate in a multi-mode in which at least two or more operating modes are executed simultaneously, thereby the present invention is not limited.

For example, the electronic record device 160 may have both an electronic record mode and a data storage mode executed at the same time, and / or an electronic record reproduced mode and a data storage mode executed at the same time, and / or the electronic record mode and an electronic record reproduced mode may be performed. It is possible to execute simultaneously, and / or both the electronic record mode, the data storage mode, and the electronic record reproduction mode are simultaneously executed.

3A and 3B illustrate a simple functional block of the USB device 165 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

3a and 3b show in detail a block diagram of a preferred functional configuration of a USB compatible device 165 connected to the electronic recording device 160 via a USB communication standard. A predetermined communication program included in the corresponding device 165 is connected to the USB compatible device 165 in cooperation with at least one USB controller 205 provided in the USB compatible device 165 through the script / plug-in. Detects one or more electronic record devices 160 and stores (or records) sound source data and / or authenticates the electronic record device 160 for electronic record exchange according to the present invention using the electronic record device 160. Or a method for performing an electronic record purchase customer authentication function, and FIG. 3B shows a predetermined communication program provided in the USB device 165. And at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB compatible device 165 in cooperation with at least one USB controller 205 provided in the USB compatible device 165 in association with RAM, A method of performing sound recording data (or recording) and / or electronic recording device 160 authentication and / or electronic recording purchase customer authentication function for electronic recording exchange according to the present invention using the device 160 is shown. Drawing.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, various types of USB-compatible device connected to the electronic recording device 160 through the USB communication standard by referring to and / or modifying the drawings 3a and 3b. (165) (e.g., wired terminals such as personal computers and / or laptops, portable terminals such as PDAs and / or PMPs, CDMA based mobile communication terminals and / or IEEE 802.16x based portable Internet terminals and / or DataTAC / Mobitex) Based wireless data communication terminal, at least one or more home sound source output device, portable sound source output device, vehicle sound source output device, etc.), but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation method However, the present invention is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B.

The USB compatible device 165 may include a USB connector 235 electrically connected to the USB connector 235 included in the electronic recording device 160 through a predetermined USB cable, and all of the USB compatible devices 165. And a USB controller 205 for controlling and managing USB communication.

Those skilled in the art (for example, those familiar with the USB standard), the USB connector 235 and the USB controller 205 provided in the USB-compatible device 165 in detail Since the technical specification will be understood, a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

3A and 3B, the USB-compatible device 165 is a USB system program for interlocking the USB controller 205 to control USB communication, and the electronic recording device 160 in conjunction with the USB system program. At least one USB application for accessing the functions provided in) is characterized in that it is made.

The USB system program is a program corresponding to a USB system software layer on a system structure of a USB standard, and corresponds to an operating system included in the USB compatible device 165 and a USB drive program and / or interlocked with the USB controller 205. This includes the host driver program.

Those skilled in the art (for example, those familiar with the USB standard) will clearly understand the technical features of the USB system program included in the USB-compatible device 165, and thus will be described in detail. Description is omitted for convenience.

The USB application program is at least one application program that accesses a function provided in the electronic recording device 160 in conjunction with the USB system program. The USB application program connects a predetermined communication channel with a relay server on a network. Sound recording data (or recording) and / or electronic record device 160 authentication and / or electronic record purchase customer authentication for electronic record exchange according to the present invention through the electronic record device 160 in the relay server on the network via A communication program to perform a function, a sound source application program to reproduce sound source data included in the electronic record apparatus 160, and general data (and / or a general data storage area) included in the electronic record apparatus 160. It includes at least one general application that accesses.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the communication program is a USB-compatible device 165 for client / server based electronic record related services (and / or electronic record related membership services, and / or electronic record related community services). The USB-compatible device 165 for a browser program and / or a peer-to-peer (P2P) based electronic record related service (and / or electronic record related membership service, and / or electronic record related community service). At least one general-purpose communication program, such as an instant messenger program provided in the) is preferably included.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the communication program may be configured to use the USB corresponding device for electronic record related service (and / or electronic record related membership service, and / or electronic record related community service) at a relay server on the network. It is possible to include a dedicated communication program distributed and installed at 165), and thus the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the communication program has a function of connecting a predetermined communication channel with a relay server on the network to a sound source application program provided in the USB-compatible device 165, the sound source It is possible to provide a reproduction service and the electronic record related service (and / or electronic record related membership service, and / or electronic record related community service) according to the present invention, whereby the present invention is not limited thereto.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the communication program operates at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB compatible device 165 in association with at least one USB controller 205 included in the USB compatible device 165. Detect and perform a function of storing (or recording) sound source data and / or authenticating the electronic record device 160 and / or purchasing an electronic record purchase customer for electronic record exchange according to the present invention in association with the electronic record device 160. Characterized in that comprises a script and / or plug-in.

Referring to FIG. 3B, the communication program operates at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB compatible device 165 in cooperation with at least one USB controller 205 included in the USB compatible device 165. Detect and perform a function of storing (or recording) sound source data and / or authenticating the electronic record device 160 and / or purchasing an electronic record purchase customer for electronic record exchange according to the present invention in association with the electronic record device 160. It is characterized by interlocking with a predetermined client program.

4 illustrates a data packet structure for memory identification and data writing, reading, and erasing according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 4 illustrates the storage and / or recording of sound source data and / or the electronic record device 160 for the exchange of electronic records according to the present invention in association with the electronic record device 160 in the USB-compatible device 165. ) A data packet structure including a predetermined command and / or data among USB packets transmitted and received between the USB-compatible device 165 and the electronic record device 160 to perform authentication and / or electronic record purchase customer authentication function. As shown in the preferred embodiment, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, referring to and / or modifying the present Figure 4 for transmitting and receiving between the USB-compatible device 165 and the electronic recording device 160 Although various types of data packets may be inferred, the present invention includes all of the inferred implementation methods and is not limited to the implementation method illustrated in FIG.

4A and 4B illustrate an embodiment of a structure of a data packet related to memory identification, wherein the USB-compatible device 165 includes a memory identification request data packet including a PID, a memory identification request command (CMD), and a CRC as shown in FIG. 4A. When the electronic disc device 160 is transmitted to the electronic record device 160, the electronic record device 160 reads the memory identification request command CMD and performs a memory identification procedure corresponding thereto. A memory identification reproduction data packet including a reproduction command (CMD), a memory size, an erase unit size (EUS) of the memory, and a CRC is generated and transmitted to the USB compatible device 165.

4C and 4D illustrate a data packet structure related to data writing to a memory. In the USB-compatible device 165, the PID, the write request command (CMD), the address (ADDR) and the length ( LEN) and a write request data packet including data DATA and CRC are transmitted to the electronic record device 160, the electronic record device 160 transmits the write request command CMD and the address to which the data is to be recorded. After reading ADDR, the data DATA is recorded (or stored) in the address ADDR.

After the above data storage process is completed, the electronic recording apparatus 160, as shown in Figure 4d, the PID, the recording status command (CMD), the address (ADDR), the length (LEN) and the recording status (STATUS) and A record state data packet including a CRC is generated and transmitted to the USB device 165.

4E and 4F illustrate a data packet structure related to reading data into a memory. In the USB device 165, a PID, a read request command (CMD), an address (ADDR), and a CRC as shown in FIG. When the read request data packet including the read request data packet is transmitted to the electronic recording device 160, the electronic recording device 160 reads the read request command CMD and the address ADDR to which data is to be read, and the address of the memory. The data DATA is read and extracted from ADDR.

After the above data DATA reading (or extracting) process is completed, the electronic recording apparatus 160 performs PID, read status command (CMD), address (ADDR) and the reading (or extraction) as shown in FIG. 4F. A read status data packet including a data length (LEN) and a status (STATUS), the read (or extracted) data (DATA), and a CRC is generated and transmitted to the USB device 165.

4G and 4H illustrate a data packet structure related to data deletion in a memory. In the USB device 165, PID, an erase request command (CMD), an address (ADDR), and a CRC, as shown in FIG. When the erase request data packet is transmitted to the electronic record device 160, the electronic record device 160 reads the erase request command CMD and the address ADDR to which data is to be erased, and the address of the memory. The data DATA is deleted from ADDR.

After the data deletion process is completed, the electronic recording apparatus 160 generates an erase state data packet including a PID, an erase state command (CMD), an address (ADDR), a state (STATUS), and a CRC as shown in FIG. 4h. It generates and transmits to the USB-compatible device 165.

5 is a diagram illustrating an initialization process of the electronic recording apparatus 160 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 5 illustrates a case where the USB connector 235 provided in a predetermined USB terminal device and the USB connector 235 provided in the electronic record device 160 are electrically connected. As one example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may perform various methods of initializing the electronic recording device 160 by referring to and / or modifying the present invention. It may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation method, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, the initialization process of the electronic recording device 160 may be performed by connecting the electronic recording device 160 to a predetermined USB compatible device 165 through a predetermined USB connector 235. It begins by supplying predetermined power to 160 (500).

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when a predetermined battery is provided in the electronic recording apparatus 160, the initialization process of the electronic recording apparatus 160 may be performed by the controller 205 of the electronic recording apparatus 160 from the battery. This may be initiated by supplying a predetermined power supply, so that the present invention is not limited thereto.

When power is supplied to the electronic record device 160 as described above, the electronic record device 160 initializes the information of the driver module, and generates an internal task and a sync object, initializes the driver, and the controller as necessary. 205) and at least one initialization process including initializing various registers of the related hardware, registering a priority processing routine, or registering a callback routine, and the like, while performing the initialization process. In operation 505, the memory control function for copyright protection of the sound source data included in the electronic record is included in the processing routine.

If the above initialization process is completed (510), the electronic recording device 160 sets the memory control function included in the processing routine in the initialization process (515).

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the memory control function for copyright protection of the sound source data may force (or fix) the property of the sound source data stored in the memory included in the electronic recording apparatus 160 to read only / hidden. And a memory area control function for dividing and managing the memory provided in the electronic recording device 160 into a memory area for storing sound source data and a memory area for storing general data. It is preferable to make.

If the memory control function setting is completed (520), the electronic recording device 160 performs a connection notification procedure to the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB connector 235 (525), thereby The USB compatible device 165 performs a procedure of recognizing the electronic recording device 160 as a USB device corresponding to the USB communication standard (530).

Thereafter, the USB-compatible device 165 reproduces sound source data stored (or recorded) in the electronic record device 160 in association with the electronic record device 160 and sound source data for electronic record exchange according to the present invention. Storage (or recording) and / or electronic record device 160 authentication and / or electronic record purchase customer authentication functions may be performed.

Hereinafter, for convenience, the technical features of the present invention will be described through an electronic label exchange method between the electronic recording device 160 and the electronic recording device 160.

However, the present invention is by no means limited to the exchange of electronic records between the electronic recording device 160 and the electronic recording device 160, and the present invention provides a predetermined electronic recording device 160 through a predetermined USB-compatible device 165. Exchange of electronic records between the electronic device and other electronic recording devices 160, and / or exchange of electronic records between the predetermined electronic recording device 160 and the predetermined electronic recording terminal 170 through the USB-compatible device 165, predetermined electronic recording At least one electronic record exchange among the electronic record exchange between the terminal 170 and the other electronic record terminal 170 is included, and the present invention is not limited to a specific electronic record exchange target.

6 is a diagram illustrating an information registration process for electronic record exchange according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 6, a predetermined electronic record purchase customer stores (or records) in the electronic record device 160 through a predetermined USB-compatible device 165 based on the electronic record exchange system configuration shown in FIG. To a predetermined storage medium through a server on the network to exchange sound source data corresponding to predetermined record information (and / or sound source information) with sound source data corresponding to other record information (and / or sound source information). Regarding the storing process, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 6 to infer various implementation methods for the information registration process for electronic record exchange. However, the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred above, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 6 so that two electronic record purchasing customers exchange after pre-exchange, and / or In the illustrated method, after registering predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on a storage medium on a network, the exchange target record information (and / or recorded) in the electronic record device 160 is recorded. Alternatively, various implementation methods may be inferred, such as an implementation method of deactivating (or deleting) sound source data corresponding to the sound source information, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred, and is illustrated in FIG. It is not limited to implementation method.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 6, the web server 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a relay server on the network for exchanging record information (and / or sound source information) between the electronic record purchase customers through the USB-compatible device 165. It demonstrates by showing.

Referring to FIG. 6 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 accesses (and / or logs in) the web server 100 via a predetermined network, and records an electronic recording according to the present invention. When requesting an exchange service (600), the web server 100 generates a web page including a predetermined information registration user interface for electronic record exchange (605), and the electronic record device ( Search for sound source data corresponding to at least one or more record information (and / or sound source information) stored (or recorded) at 160; and predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) among the searched sound source data Select and provide a script to transmit to the web server 100 to the USB-compatible device 165, and / or to the USB-compatible device 165 and store it in the electronic recording device 160 (or group Search for sound source data corresponding to at least one record information (and / or sound source information), and select predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the searched sound source data to perform the web server 100. In step 610, a predetermined plug-in and / or client program to be transmitted is downloaded and installed.

Subsequently, the USB device 165 records information stored in (or recorded on) the electronic recording device 160 through the information registration user interface and the script (and / or plug-in and / or client program). And / or select at least one sound source data to be exchanged from the at least one sound source data corresponding to the sound source information (615), and transmit the selected exchange object record information (and / or sound source information) to the web server through the network. Transmit to 100 (620).

The web server 100 receiving the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the USB-compatible device 165, the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) information and the customer on the storage medium. Information (eg, customer information confirmed in the web server 100 connection and login process) is stored in a cooperative process (625).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) transmitted from the USB device 165 to the web server 100 is stored in the electronic record device 160 (or The record information (and / or sound source information) to be exchanged (for example, record information (and / or sound source information) to be exchanged with other record information (and / or sound source information)) and the electronic record device 160 Record information (and / or sound source information) to be received and stored (or recorded) as (eg, record information (and / or sound source information) previously stored (or recorded) in the electronic record apparatus 160). And at least one or more record information (and / or sound source information) to be stored (or recorded) in the electronic record device 160.

Thereafter, the USB device 165 checks whether an exchange agreement for the registered exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is made through the script (and / or plug-in and / or client program), And / or the registered exchange target record information (and the like) in the process of reproducing at least one or more sound source data included in the electronic recording device 160 through a predetermined sound source application program included in the USB-compatible device 165. And / or an exchange agreement for sound source information) (630).

If an exchange agreement for the registered exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is made (635), the USB-compatible device 165 performs a procedure for exchanging record information (and / or sound source information) as shown in FIG. To perform.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when two electronic record purchase customers exchange after pre-exchange agreement on the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information), the registered exchange target record information (and / or The process of confirming that an exchange agreement for the sound source information is made may be omitted, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

7 is a diagram illustrating an information retrieval process for electronic record exchange according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 7 illustrates that sound recording data corresponding to predetermined record information (and / or sound source information) stored in (or recorded on) the electronic recording device 160 in a predetermined USB compatible device 165 is recorded on another record. Exchange target record information (and / or sound source) registered from another USB compatible device 165 through a process as shown in FIG. 6 through a server on the network to exchange sound source data corresponding to the information (and / or sound source information). Information), and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, various embodiments of the information retrieval process for electronic music exchange by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 7 The method may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 7 to infer various implementation methods such as an implementation method in which two electronic record purchase customers exchange after a pre-exchange agreement. As will be appreciated, the present invention includes all implementation methods inferred and is not limited to the implementation method illustrated in FIG.

Hereinafter, the web server 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a relay server on the network for exchanging record information (and / or sound source information) between the electronic record purchase customers through the USB-compatible device 165 in FIG. 7. It demonstrates by showing.

Referring to FIG. 7 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 accesses (and / or logs in) the web server 100 via a predetermined network, and records an electronic recording according to the present invention. When requesting an exchange service (700), the web server 100 is a predetermined information retrieval user for retrieving at least one or more exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) registered on the storage medium for electronic record exchange A sound source corresponding to at least one record information (and / or sound source information) stored in the electronic record device 160 in the generated web page (705); The USB including a script to search data, select predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the searched sound source data, and transmit the same to the web server 100. Corresponding to at least one record information (and / or sound source information) provided to the device 165 and / or stored (or recorded) on the electronic record device 160 by the USB device 165. Search for sound source data, download predetermined plug-in and / or client program to select predetermined exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the searched sound source data and transmit it to the web server 100 for remote installation 710.

Thereafter, the USB-compatible device 165 searches the electronic recording device 160 by searching for at least one exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) registered in the storage medium through the information retrieval user interface. Select (715) at least one or more record information (and / or sound source information) to be exchanged with record information (and / or sound source information) previously stored (or recorded); and the script (and / or plug-in, and / or The selected record information (and / or sound source information) among at least one sound source data corresponding to the record information (and / or sound source information) stored (or recorded) in the electronic record apparatus 160 through a client program); Select at least one or more exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) 720 to be exchanged, and exchange exchange record information (and / or searched through the information search user interface); Original information) and the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) selected from the electronic recording device 160 through the script (and / or plug-in and / or client program) through the network. (725).

The web server 100 that has received the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the USB device 165, corresponds to the USB target exchange information (and / or sound source information) retrieved from the storage medium. An electronic record purchase customer who registers the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) in the storage medium by linking and storing the selected exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) in the device 165. It is possible to confirm that an exchange agreement has been made for sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an electronic record purchase customer who registers the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) on the storage medium may include the script (and / or) provided in the USB-compatible device 165 used by the customer. A plug-in, and / or a client program) to confirm whether an exchange agreement for the registered exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is made, and / or a predetermined sound source provided in the USB-compatible device 165. It is possible to confirm whether an exchange agreement for the registered exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is made in the process of reproducing at least one or more sound source data included in the electronic record apparatus 160 through the application program for the electronic record device. Do.

8 is a diagram illustrating an electronic recording exchange process according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 8 shows that after a predetermined exchange of record information (and / or sound source information) is agreed between two electronic record purchase customers through the process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, The USB-compatible device 165 downloads sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) through a relay server on the network, and stores (or records) the data in the electronic record device 160. The present invention relates to a process in which two electronic record purchase customers exchange the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) by deleting the sound source data and storing (or recording) the downloaded sound source data. Those skilled in the art may refer to and / or modify this drawing, and various implementations of the process of providing sound source data for electronic record exchange. It may be inferred from the law, but the present invention encompasses all the practiced methods inferred above and is not limited to the practice shown in FIG.

For example, one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 8 to infer various implementation methods such as an implementation method in which two electronic music purchase customers exchange after a pre-exchange agreement. As will be appreciated, the invention includes all implementations inferred, and is not limited to the implementation illustrated in FIG.

Hereinafter, in FIG. 8, the web server 100 shown in FIG. 1 is a relay server on the network for exchanging record information (and / or sound source information) between the electronic record purchase customers through the USB-compatible device 165. It demonstrates by showing.

Referring to FIG. 8 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, if exchange of predetermined record information (and / or sound source information) is agreed between two electronic record purchase customers through the process shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, The web server 100 extracts at least one sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) from the sound source D / B (800), and the extracted record information (and / or sound source). Apply and process a predetermined DRM defined in the electronic recording device 160 (and / or compatible with a sound source application provided in the USB compatible device 165) to at least one sound source data corresponding to the information). (805).

Thereafter, the web server 100 generates a predetermined web page for authenticating a predetermined electronic record device 160 and / or authenticating an electronic record purchase customer (810).

In addition, the web server 100 is connected to at least one USB controller 205 provided in the USB-compatible device 165 in the generated web page at least one or more electronic recording connected to the USB-compatible device 165 Predetermined device authentication information for detecting the device 160 and confirming that the electronic recording device 160 can store (or record) sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information). At least one electronic recording device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 by the USB-compatible device 165 and / or a predetermined script for extracting and / or generating and transmitting it to the web server 100. Predetermined device authentication information for detecting 160 and confirming that the electronic recording device 160 can store (or record) sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information). And the remote downloading and installing the desired plug-in and / or client program that extracts and / or generated to send to the web server 100 (815).

In addition, the web server 100 is connected to at least one USB controller 205 provided in the USB-compatible device 165 in the generated web page at least one or more electronic recording connected to the USB-compatible device 165 Detects device 160 and extracts and / or generates predetermined customer authentication information including electronic record information and / or electronic record purchase customer information previously stored (or recorded) in the electronic record device 160. A predetermined script to transmit the web server 100 to the web server 100, and / or the USB compatible device 165 in conjunction with at least one USB controller 205 provided in the USB compatible device 165. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 is detected, and electronic record information and / or the electronic record purchase customer previously stored (or recorded) in the electronic record device 160. In operation 815, a predetermined plug-in and / or a client program is downloaded and remotely installed to extract and / or generate predetermined customer authentication information including the information and transmit the same to the web server 100.

Thereafter, the USB device 165 extracts predetermined device authentication information and / or customer authentication information in cooperation with the electronic recording device 160 through a script (and / or a plug-in and / or a client program). Or generate and / or input and transmit the data to the web server 100 (820), and the web server 100 transmits the electronic recording device 160 through the device authentication information received from the USB-compatible device 165. A process for authenticating and / or authenticating the electronic record purchase customer with the received customer authentication information (825).

If authentication of the electronic record device 160 and / or electronic record purchase customer authentication is normally performed (830), the web server 100 further performs the electronic record exchange service procedure as shown in FIG.

In the present invention, the web server 100 receives predetermined device authentication information from the USB-compatible device 165 to authenticate the electronic recording device 160 (810 to 830). 10 and 11, 12 and 13 will be described in detail, and / or the customer purchases the electronic record by receiving predetermined customer authentication information from the USB-compatible device 165 in the web server 100. A preferred embodiment for the process of authenticating (810 ~ 830) will be described in detail with reference to Figure 14 and Figure 15 and Figure 16a and Figure 16b and Figure 17 and Figure 18 and Figure 19 shown below.

9 is a diagram illustrating an electronic recording exchange process according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 9 shows that the exchange target record information (and the exchange target information through the relay server on the network in the USB-compatible device 165 used by each electronic record purchase customer after the electronic record exchange process as shown in FIG. 8 is performed). And / or download sound source data corresponding to the sound source information, delete sound source data previously stored (or recorded) in the electronic recording apparatus 160, and store (or record) the downloaded sound source data, thereby exchanging the exchange. This is a process of exchanging target record information (and / or sound source information) by two electronic record purchase customers, and a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify the present invention. Various implementation methods for the process of providing sound source data for electronic record exchange may be inferred. However, the present invention simulates all implementation methods inferred. It includes, and is not limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 9.

For example, one of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to various embodiments of the present invention by referring to and / or modifying the drawing 9 to infer various implementation methods such as an exchange method after a pre-exchange agreement. As will be appreciated, the invention includes all implementations inferred, and is not limited to the implementation illustrated in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 9B, through the same process as in FIG. 8, sound source data corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) is extracted, DRM is applied, and the electronic data to be stored (or recorded). If the validity of the record device 160 is authenticated and / or the validity of the customer who purchases the record information (and / or sound source information) is authenticated, the web server 100 is connected to each USB-compatible device 165. By comparing and confirming at least two or more exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) received from a), the incentive corresponding to the exchange record record information (and / or sound source information) is provided to the electronic record purchase customer. Check whether or not (900).

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the singer (or entertainer) corresponding to each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through the electronic record exchange according to the present invention is the same and / or matched. (E.g., when a singer corresponding to the exchanged record information (and / or sound source information) debuted solo from the singer group), the exchange fee discount for the electronic record exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers And / or incentives such as exemptions are preferred.

In addition, the affiliated company (or entertainer) of the singer (or entertainer) corresponding to each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through the electronic record exchange according to the present invention is the same and / or matched. (E.g., affiliated relationship), incentives such as exchange fee discounts and / or exemptions for electronic records exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers are preferably provided.

In addition, the record producer (or investment company) corresponding to each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through the electronic record exchange according to the present invention is the same and / or matched (e.g., affiliate relationship). In case of confirmation, it is desirable to provide incentives such as exchange fee discounts and / or exemptions for electronic records exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers.

In addition, when a composer / writer / arranger corresponding to each exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) exchanged through an electronic record exchange according to the present invention is matched, an electronic record exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers Incentives, such as discounts on exchange fees and / or exemptions, are preferably provided.

In addition, when an electronic record purchase customer exchanging electronic records according to the present invention is a membership member and / or a community member associated with the electronic record, exchange fee discounts for electronic records exchanged between the electronic record purchase customers and / or Or incentives such as exemptions.

If the confirmation result does not confirm that the electronic record purchase customer provides a predetermined incentive corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) (905), the web server 100 records the exchange target record. An exchange fee corresponding to the information (and / or sound source information) is calculated as a billing amount corresponding to the record information (and / or sound source information) exchange service (910).

On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the electronic record purchase customer provides a predetermined incentive corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information) (905), the web server 100 provides the exchange target record information. The confirmed incentive is applied to an exchange fee corresponding to (and / or sound source information) to calculate a charge amount corresponding to the record information (and / or sound source information) exchange service (915).

For example, when the incentive corresponds to an exchange fee discount amount for the record information (and / or sound source information) exchange service, the web server 100 exchanges a fee corresponding to the exchange of the record information (and / or sound source information). Charges by subtracting the discount amount from.

Alternatively, when the incentive corresponds to an exchange fee exemption for the record information (and / or sound recording information) exchange service, the web server 100 may exchange an exchange fee corresponding to the exchange of the record information (and / or sound recording information). Exempt.

Thereafter, the web server 100 performs a billing processing procedure for the calculated billing amount through the electronic record purchase customer-owned payment means in association with the USB-compatible device 165 (920).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the exchange fee corresponding to the exchange of the record information (and / or sound source information) is exempted by providing the incentive, the web server 100 may omit the billing processing procedure. have.

If the charging process is completed and / or omitted (925), the web server 100 purchases sound source data (and / or the electronic record purchase) corresponding to the exchange target record information (and / or sound source information). Sound source data on which DRM processing corresponding to a customer has been performed) is transmitted to each USB-compatible device 165 through the network (930), and the USB-compatible device 165 is stored in the electronic recording device 160. After deleting (or recording) the exchange target sound source data, the received sound source data is stored (or recorded) in the memory provided in the electronic recording apparatus 160 connected through the USB communication interface (935).

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a functional block of the electronic recording apparatus 160 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 10 illustrates a preferred functional block of the electronic recording device 160 that interfaces with the predetermined USB-compatible device 165 through a predetermined USB communication interface in the system configuration shown in FIG. Specifically, the device authentication information is generated in the electronic record device 160 (eg, firmware provided in the electronic record device 160) (and / or extracted from a memory provided in the electronic record device 160, and / or Extracted from the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording device 160, and / or the device authentication information is encrypted using a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), and then through the USB-compatible device 165. A preferred functional configuration for the electronic recording device 160 for transmission to a server and / or a terminal on the network is shown.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to, and / or modify, the electronic record device for authenticating the electronic record device 160 in a server and / or a terminal on the network. Various implementation methods of 160 may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods and is not limited by the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, the present invention may generate the device authentication information in the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic record device 160 (and / or in the firmware provided in the electronic record device 160 to generate the IC chip 255). And / or extract the device authentication information from the IC chip 255 (and / or extract it from the memory provided in the electronic recording device 160 and provide it to the IC chip 255). And encrypting the device authentication information generated (and / or extracted) by the IC chip 255 using a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, the present invention generates the device authentication information in the electronic recording device 160 (for example, the firmware provided in the electronic recording device 160) (and / or extracted from the memory provided in the electronic recording device 160, And / or a method of encrypting the device authentication information in the USB-compatible device 165 after extracting from the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording device 160, thereby limiting the present invention. Not.

The electronic recording device 160 shown in FIG. 10 is a basic component of the electronic recording device 160 according to the present invention. The firmware is provided in the electronic recording device 160 according to the device configuration shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10, a functional configuration including a functional configuration for authenticating the electronic recording device 160 in a server and / or a terminal on the network is shown in FIG. 10. For convenience of description, only the USB connector 235 and the memory are shown for convenience of the device configuration shown in FIG.

For example, the functional configuration of the electronic recording apparatus 160 may be, in addition to the functional configuration shown in FIG. And it may further include a functional configuration for processing, by which the present invention is not limited.

Referring to FIG. 10, the electronic recording device 160 may include a USB communication unit 1000 for communicating USB packets between the USB compatible device 165 and the electronic recording device 160 through the USB connector 235. And a packet processing unit 1015 for processing the USB packet according to the USB communication standard, wherein the USB communication unit 1000 corresponds to the USB communication standard and the electronic record. And a packet transmitting and receiving unit 1005 for transmitting and receiving USB packets between the device 160 and a token packet processing unit 1010 for processing the token packet among the USB packets, and / or the packet processing unit 1015 A packet extracting unit 1020 for extracting a predetermined command and / or data from the USB packet received from the USB-compatible device 165 to the electronic recording device 160, and the USB-compatible device from the electronic recording device 160; Send USB packets to device 165 It comprises a packet generation unit 1025 to generate.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 is characterized in that it comprises a command reading unit 1030 for reading and / or interpreting the command extracted by the packet extraction unit 1020.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 writes the data extracted by the packet extractor 1020 to the memory through the memory input / output unit 1055 or from the memory through the memory input / output unit 1055. And a data processor 1040 for extracting predetermined data.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 may include an address conversion unit 1035 for converting a memory address system of the memory into a memory address system provided in the USB device 165.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 may include a state processing unit 1045 for checking and reading a state change of the memory and returning the result to the USB device 165.

In addition, the electronic recording apparatus 160 is characterized by comprising a memory input and output unit 1055 for processing the input and output of the sound source data stored in the memory.

In addition, when the electronic record device 160 is provided with a predetermined IC chip 255, a predetermined authentication key (and / /) from the IC chip 255 through the APDU protocol corresponding to the IC chip 255 standard Or an IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 which reads the authentication information) and / or operates a predetermined program included in the IC chip 255 to read the result.

In addition, the electronic recording apparatus 160 controls the memory control unit 1050 to control access to the sound source data by an application for a sound source authorized to play the sound source data among application programs included in the USB-compatible device 165. It characterized by comprising a.

According to the present invention, in order to authenticate the electronic recording device 160 in a server and / or a terminal on the network, the electronic recording device 160 extracts predetermined device authentication information provided in the memory, and And / or an information extraction unit for extracting predetermined device authentication information included in the IC chip 255 through the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 is characterized in that it comprises an information generating unit for generating predetermined device authentication information in order to authenticate the electronic recording device 160 in the server and / or terminal on the network. .

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 encrypts the generated (and / or extracted) device authentication information so as to authenticate the electronic recording device 160 in a server and / or a terminal on the network ( And 1065).

The packet transceiver 1005 receives a predetermined USB packet from the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB connector 235, and / or the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB connector 235. Generate a predetermined USB packet.

Referring to the USB-related standard, the minimum unit of data transmitted and received between the USB-compatible device 165 and the electronic recording device 160 is a packet, and the packet is used to create a frame or a transaction.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the USB packet includes a token packet, a data packet, a handshake packet, and a special packet. It consists of one or more fields.

The main fields included in the USB packet include a SYNC field, a PID (Packet IDentifier) field, an ADDR (ADDRess) field, an ENDP (END Point) field, a data field, and a CRC field. A field for synchronizing a start position, which appears after an IDLE state according to a Non Return to Zero Inverted (NRZI) encoding scheme, and a PID field is located after the SYNC field as a field for identifying a corresponding packet, and an ADDR field is provided for each USB. A field for identifying devices, and an ENDP field for identifying endpoints in each USB device, and a data field is a field for transmitting and receiving data, which can be freely defined within a maximum size of 1023 bytes. The CRC field is a field corresponding to a checksum for authenticating each field included in the packet.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the USB packet is formed by combining at least one field (eg, SYNC field, PID field, ADDR field, ENDP field, data field, CRC field, etc.).

For example, the token field is a combination of an 8-bit PID field, a 7-bit ADDR field, a 4-bit ENDP field, and a 5-bit CRC5 field, and the data field includes an 8-bit PID field and 1023. It consists of a combination of a data field within bytes and a 16-bit CRC16 field, and the handshake field consists of an 8-bit PID field.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the packet transceiver 1005 transmits and receives a data packet and a handshake packet among USB packets transmitted and received between the USB-compatible device 165 and the electronic recording device 160. Token packets are preferably processed by the token packet processor 1010.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the data field of the data packet of the USB packet transmitted and received through the packet transceiver 1005 can be user defined within a maximum of 1023 bytes, the preferred embodiment for the data field of the data packet An example has been described in detail with reference to FIG.

The packet extractor 1020 extracts a predetermined command and / or data from a data field of a data packet received from the USB device 165 to the electronic recording device 160 through the packet transceiver 1005. The command extracted from the data field is provided to the command reading unit 1030, and the data extracted from the data field is provided to the data processing unit 1040.

The command reading unit 1030 may determine whether to execute the command requested from the USB device 165 by reading and interpreting a command extracted from a data field of the data packet.

If the command is related to the memory, the command reading unit 1030 provides the read command to the memory control unit 1050, and then the memory control unit 1050 according to the memory control function according to the present invention. Perform the above command.

On the other hand, if the command is not related to the memory, the command reading unit 1030 provides the read command to each command execution unit (not shown), thereby performing the requested command from the USB-compatible device 165. do.

If, as a result of performing the command, predetermined data to be transmitted from the electronic recording device to the USB device 165 is generated (or extracted), the packet generator 1025 includes the generated (or extracted) data. A predetermined data packet is generated, and the packet generator 1025 transmits the generated data packet to the packet transceiver 1005 and transmits the generated data packet to the USB device 165.

The data processor 1040 may process data extracted from a data field of the data packet according to a purpose, and the data processing may include data received from the USB device 165 in response to the memory input / output unit ( And writing (or storing) to the memory via 1055.

If the data is related to the memory, the data processing unit 1040 provides the data to the memory control unit 1050, after which the memory control unit 1050 issues the command according to the memory control function according to the present invention. To perform.

On the other hand, if the data is not related to the memory, the data processing unit 1040 processes the data transmitted from the USB-compatible device 165 by providing the data to each data operation unit (not shown).

The address conversion unit 1035 converts a memory address system of a memory controlled by the memory control unit 1050 into a memory address system provided in the USB device 165, thereby converting the memory address system. The device 165 recognizes the memory provided in the electronic recording device 160 as a storage device provided in the USB compatible device 165.

The state processor 1045 confirms and reads a state change of the memory, and returns the result to the USB device 165, wherein the state processor 1045 is the memory controller 1050. By processing the sound source data stored in the memory controlled by) so as not to be confirmed by the unauthorized application, access to the sound source data by the unauthorized application is blocked.

The memory input / output unit 1055 may process a command for inputting / outputting sound source data and / or general data stored in the memory based on a memory property control function of the memory controller 1050. It is preferable to be processed corresponding to the memory configuration.

For example, when the memory is a NAND memory, the memory module includes eight input / output pins (I / O0, I / O1, I / O2, ..., I / O7) (e.g., pins constituting a data bus), Command Latch Enable (CLE) Pin, Address Latch Enable (ALE) Pin, Chip Enable (CE) Pin, Read Enable (RE) Pin, 12rite Enable (WE) Pin, 12rite Protect (WP) Pin, R / B (Ready / Busy) pin, etc., the memory input / output unit 1055 controls the pin configuration of the memory module based on the memory attribute control function of the memory controller 1050, thereby providing data input / output commands (eg, READ1, READ2). , READ ID, etc.), and / or an initialization command (RESET), and / or a program command (PROGRAM PAGE), and / or a BLOCK ERASE, and / or READ STATUS command, etc., Thereby extracting predetermined sound source data from the memory, and / or writing predetermined sound source data in the memory, and / or It is possible to change the attributes of the sound source data stored in the memory.

The memory controller 1050 may be configured to force (or fix) the read only / hidden property to protect the copyright of the sound source data stored in the memory, and / or to protect the copyright of the sound source data. The memory may be divided into a memory area in which sound source data is stored and a memory area in which general data is stored.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, when the memory is forced (or fixed) to be stored as a read-only / hidden property for copyright protection of sound source data stored in the memory, the memory controller 1050 is configured to store the USB-compatible device 165. It is preferable that only the application for the sound source authenticated to access the sound source data among the application programs included in the access to the sound source data of the read-only / hidden property, wherein the read-only / hidden property of the sound source data is It is changed only by a sound source application which is authorized to change the property among the application programs included in the USB-compatible device 165, and is not changed by other applications and / or an operating system of the USB-compatible device 165. It is preferable not to.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the memory is divided into a memory area in which sound source data is stored and a memory area in which general data is stored for copyright protection of the sound source data stored in the memory, the memory controller In operation 1050, only the sound source application that is authenticated to access the memory area in which the sound source data is stored among the application programs included in the USB device 165 may be controlled to access the sound source data.

When the IC chip 255 is provided with a predetermined IC chip 255, the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 transmits the IC chip through an IC chip 255 interface corresponding to the ISO / IEC 7816 standard. Initialize 255, and read a predetermined authentication key (and / or authentication information) from the IC chip 255 through the APDU protocol, wherein the authentication key and / or authentication information is the controller An encryption key (e.g., symmetric key, public key,) for encrypting the device authentication information in a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) Private key, etc.), and / or at least one OTP (One Time Password) generation code and generation algorithm for generating a predetermined OTP code.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when predetermined device authentication information is provided in the IC chip 255, the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 may be configured to transmit the IC chip 255 from the IC chip 255 through the APDU protocol. It is preferable to read the device authentication information and provide it to the information extraction unit.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the IC chip 255 is provided with predetermined device authentication information, and the IC chip 255 is provided with a function of encrypting predetermined device authentication information, the IC chip The processor 1070 requests to encrypt the device authentication information included in the IC chip 255 through a predetermined encryption method (and / or an encryption algorithm) through the APDU protocol, and then the IC chip 255. It is possible to read the encrypted device authentication information from.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the IC chip 255 is provided with a predetermined device authentication information generation function, and the IC chip 255 is provided with a function for encrypting predetermined device authentication information, The IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 generates predetermined device authentication information in the IC chip 255 through the APDU protocol, and converts the generated device authentication information into a predetermined encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm). After requesting to encrypt through the, it is possible to read the encrypted device authentication information from the IC chip 255.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the IC chip 255 is provided with a function of encrypting predetermined device authentication information, the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 performs the IC chip through the APDU protocol. Provide predetermined device authentication information to 255, request to encrypt the device authentication information through a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), and then the encrypted device authentication information from the IC chip 255. It is possible to read.

A predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record are recorded (or stored) in the electronic record device 160 in a memory provided in the electronic record device 160. If the device authentication information including at least one or more of the unique information assigned to the electronic recording device 160 is stored in the process, the information extracting unit extracts the device authentication information from the memory through the memory control unit 1050. It is characterized by.

In addition, a predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record is provided on the IC chip 255 included in the electronic record device 160. When device authentication information including at least one or more of unique information allocated to the electronic recording device 160 is stored in the process of being recorded (or stored), the information extracting unit may be configured through the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070. The device authentication information is extracted from the IC chip 255.

The information generation unit may generate predetermined device authentication information including a predetermined random number and / or a one time password (OTP) code.

The information generating unit generates a random random number through a predetermined random number generating algorithm, and in this case, the information generating unit (and / or the encryption processing unit 1065) generates the predetermined random number using a predetermined encryption scheme (and / or an encryption algorithm). After encrypting with), it is preferable to generate a predetermined device authentication information by concatenating the plain text random number and the encrypted random number, in this case, the server and / or the terminal on the network receives the device authentication information, Encrypting the random number in the plain text form included in the device authentication information by the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), and then comparing the encrypted random number with the encrypted random number included in the device authentication information, thereby making the electronic recording Device 160 may be authenticated.

Alternatively, the server and / or the terminal on the network receives the device authentication information, and decrypts the encrypted random number included in the device authentication information (and / or encryption algorithm) corresponding to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm). After decrypting with a decryption algorithm), the electronic recording device 160 may be authenticated by comparing the decrypted random number with a plain text type random number included in the device authentication information.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the random number is generated by the USB-compatible device 165 and provided to the electronic recording device 160, or generated from a server and / or a terminal on the network to support the USB-compatible device. After providing to the electronic recording device 160 through 165, it is possible to generate the device authentication information by encrypting the electronic recording device 160 with a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm). The present invention is not limited by this.

The information generation unit generates a predetermined OTP code through predetermined OTP generation information and an OTP generation algorithm, and the OTP generation algorithm is a time-synchoronous OTP generation algorithm and / or a challenge-response. Scheme comprises at least one or more of the OTP generation algorithms.

The encryption processing unit 1065 may be configured to convert the device authentication information extracted by the information extraction unit and / or the device authentication information generated by the information generation unit into a symmetric key (or secret key) encryption scheme and / or a public key. And encryption through at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) such as an encryption method, and / or a key exchange encryption method, and / or an electronic envelope encryption method.

And at least one device authentication information extracted by the information extraction unit, and / or device authentication information generated by the information generation unit, and / or device authentication information encrypted by the encryption processing unit 1065. The device authentication information is processed into a predetermined USB packet (for example, a data packet) by the packet generation unit 1025 of the packet processing unit 1015, and the packet transmission / reception unit 1005 of the USB communication unit 1000. The USB connector 235 is provided to the USB-compatible device 165, after which the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the device authentication information to a server and / or a terminal on the network through a predetermined network.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the information extracting unit and / or the information generating unit and / or the cryptographic processing unit 1065 may form the IC chip 255 in the form of a program (for example, a card application) for the IC chip 255. In this case, the device authentication information extracted and / or generated and / or encrypted by the IC chip 255 is read out through the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 and the packet processing unit 1015. Is processed into a predetermined USB packet (for example, a data packet) through the packet generation unit 1025 of the device), and the USB connector 235 is connected to the USB device through the packet transceiver unit 1005 of the USB communication unit 1000. In operation 165, the USB device 165 transmits the device authentication information to a server and / or a terminal on the network through a predetermined network.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the information extracting unit and / or information generating unit and / or encryption processing unit 1065 may be provided in the USB-compatible device 165, in which case the USB-compatible device ( The information extracting unit included in 165 extracts predetermined device authentication information from the electronic recording device 160 through the USB communication interface, and / or authenticates a predetermined device from a storage device provided in the USB compatible device 165. It is possible to extract information, and the information generation unit provided in the USB-compatible device 165 can generate predetermined device authentication information, and the encryption processing unit 1065 provided in the USB-compatible device 165. It is possible to encrypt the extracted and / or generated device authentication information by a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), after which the USB-compatible device 165 is the device authentication information. And transmits to the server and / or the terminals on the network through a predetermined network.

In the above embodiment, the USB device 165 may further include an information input unit (not shown) for receiving predetermined device authentication information according to the intention of a person skilled in the art, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

11 is a diagram illustrating a data packet structure including device authentication information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 illustrates a data packet structure for authenticating the electronic record device 160 in a server and / or a terminal on a network among USB packets transmitted and received between the USB compatible device 165 and the electronic record device 160. As shown in the preferred embodiment, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, the electronic recording device 160 in the server and / or the terminal on the network by referring to and / or modifying the Figure 11 It is possible to infer various types of data packets for authentication, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 11, when a server and / or a terminal on the network wants to authenticate the electronic recording device 160, a script / plug-in included in a communication program included in the USB-compatible device 165, and / or The program linked with the communication program transmits a device authentication information request data packet including a PID, an information request command (CMD), and a CRC to the electronic recording device 160 as shown in FIG. 11A, and the electronic recording device 160. After performing a predetermined device authentication information extraction / generation and / or encryption procedure, the PID and information providing command (CMD), and the extraction / generation and / or encrypted device authentication information (ADATA) and CRC as shown in Figure 11b The device authentication information providing data packet is transmitted to the USB-compatible device 165, and the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the device authentication information to a server and / or a terminal on a network.

12 is a diagram illustrating an electronic recording device 160 authentication process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In detail, FIG. 12 illustrates extracting / generating predetermined device authentication information from the electronic recording device 160, encrypting the extracted device authentication information, and providing the encrypted device authentication information to the USB compatible device 165. The corresponding device 165 transmits the encrypted device authentication information to a server and / or a terminal on a network, decrypts the encrypted device authentication information at a server and / or a terminal on the network, and then decrypts the decrypted device authentication information. The method of authenticating the electronic record device 160 based on the present invention, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, refer to and / or modify this drawing 12 to identify each device authentication information. In response to this, various implementation methods for authenticating the electronic recording device 160 may be inferred by a person skilled in the art in a server and / or a terminal on a network. Would, in the present invention includes all embodiments in which the inference method, not limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 12.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in order to authenticate the electronic recording device 160, a server and / or a terminal on the network selects predetermined electronic recording authentication information corresponding to the device authentication information from predetermined authentication information D / B. In this case, the electronic record authentication information is stored in the authentication information D / B in the process of manufacturing the electronic record device 160, and / or the electronic record device 160 is predetermined. The authentication information D / B is stored in the authentication information D / B in the process of being sold to the customer, and / or through the network registration process for the electronic record after the electronic recording apparatus 160 is sold to a predetermined customer. It may be stored in B, whereby the present invention is not limited.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in order to authenticate the electronic recording device 160, a server and / or a terminal on the network may use predetermined electronic recording authentication information corresponding to the device authentication information (eg, an OTP code). For example, a function of generating an OTP authentication code for authenticating an OTP code) may be provided, for which the authentication information D / B stores at least one or more information and / or data necessary for generating the electronic record authentication information. And it is preferable to be managed, whereby the present invention is not limited.

12 is a diagram illustrating a server and / or a terminal on the network as a web server 100 shown in FIG. 1 for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 12, the web server 100 provides a web page to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165 through the network in order to authenticate the electronic recording device 160. And / or download and remotely install a certain plug-in and / or program to the USB-compatible device 165 via the webpage (1205), where the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) is the USB. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB corresponding device 165 is detected in cooperation with at least one USB controller 205 included in the corresponding device 165, and the electronic record device 160 is predetermined. And extract / generate and encrypt the device authentication information of the device, and transmit the encrypted device authentication information to the web server 100 through the network. Is preferred.

Thereafter, the USB-compatible device 165 connects the at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program). Search 1210.

Those of ordinary skill in the art (for example, those who understand the technical matter of searching for at least one or more USB devices connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a USB communication interface), At least one electronic record connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) in the USB-compatible device 165 through the process shown in Figure 5 using a USB communication interface Since the technical details of searching for the device 160 will be understood, a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

If the electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is not found in the USB compatible device 165 (1215), the USB compatible device 165 uses the USB compatible device 165 through the USB communication interface. Outputs a message requesting to connect a predetermined electronic recording device 160 to the USB device 165 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program). The process of searching for the at least one electronic record device 160 connected to) is repeated (1210).

On the other hand, if the electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is found in the USB device 165 (1215), the USB device 165 is the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) The device requests the device authentication information to the electronic recording device 160 through the USB communication interface through the operation 1225.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the USB packet shown in FIG. 11A to the electronic recording device 160 to transmit predetermined device authentication information to the electronic recording device 160. It is desirable to request.

Thereafter, the electronic recording device 160 extracts and / or generates 1230 one or more device authentication information, and uses the at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) to extract the generated device authentication information. Encrypt process (1235).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information may include predetermined identification codes and / or device unique information and / or stored in a memory (and / or an integrated circuit (IC) chip) included in the electronic recording device 160. It is preferable that the record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record includes at least one or more of unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) the electronic record device 160. .

In addition, the device authentication information, the device authentication information is a random number and / or OTP (One Time Password) code dynamically generated by the firmware (Firmware) and / or IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording device 160 It is preferable to comprise at least one or more.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm) for encrypting the device authentication information is a symmetric key encryption scheme, and / or a public key encryption scheme, and / or an electronic envelope encryption scheme, and / or It is preferable to encrypt using at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) among the key exchange encryption methods, and other encryption methods (and / or encryption algorithms) in addition to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) according to the intention of the skilled person. May be encrypted, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information is extracted from the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording device 160, and / or generated in the IC chip 255, and / or the It is possible to encrypt in the IC chip 255, whereby the present invention is not limited.

Thereafter, the electronic recording device 160 transmits the encrypted device authentication information to the USB corresponding device 165 using the USB communication interface (1240).

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic recording device 160 preferably transmits the device authentication information to the USB-compatible device 165 in the USB packet shown in FIG. 11B.

The USB-compatible device 165 that receives the device authentication information from the electronic recording device 160 transmits the encrypted device authentication information to the web server 100 through the network (1245), and the web server ( After receiving the encrypted device authentication information through the network, 100 determines a predetermined decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to an encryption method (and / or an encryption algorithm) processed in the device authentication information. Decoding process through (1250).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) for decrypting the encrypted device authentication information may be a symmetric key decryption scheme, and / or a public key decryption scheme, and / or an electronic envelope decryption scheme, and / Or an encryption method through at least one decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) among key exchange decryption methods, and other decryption methods (and / or decryption) in addition to the decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) according to the intention of a person skilled in the art. Algorithm), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

When the received device authentication information is decrypted, the web server 100 performs a validity verification procedure corresponding to the decrypted device authentication information (1255).

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information is extracted from a memory (and / or IC chip 255) provided in the electronic recording device 160, and / or predetermined identification code and / or device unique information and / or When the record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record includes at least one or more of the unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) the electronic record device 160, The web server 100 extracts at least one electronic record authentication information matching the device authentication information from the authentication information D / B, and compares and authenticates the device authentication information with the electronic record authentication information, thereby supporting the USB device. It is preferable to authenticate the electronic recording apparatus 160 connected to 165.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the device authentication information includes the random number in the plain text form and a random number encrypted with a predetermined encryption method (and / or an encryption algorithm), the web server 100 performs the encryption. Decrypts the random number using a decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to the encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm) applied by the electronic recording apparatus 160, and compares the random number with the plain text form, or the plain text form Encrypts the random number in the encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm) applied by the electronic record device 160 and compares the encrypted random number to the electronic record device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165. It is desirable to authenticate.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the device authentication information includes a predetermined OTP code, the web server 100 may generate predetermined OTP generation information matching the OTP code from the authentication information D / B. Extract and / or generate a predetermined OTP authentication code based on the OTP generation information generated by the electronic record authentication unit and transmitted to the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record device 160, and By comparing the received OTP code with the generated OTP authentication code, it is preferable to authenticate the electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165.

If the validity of the device authentication information is authenticated after performing the validity verification procedure for the device authentication information (1260), the web server 100 performs the process as shown in FIG.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an electronic recording device 160 authentication process according to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 13, when the electronic recording device 160 extracts and generates predetermined device authentication information and provides the device authentication information to the USB device 165, the USB device 165 encrypts the device authentication information. Transmitting to a server and / or a terminal on a network, decrypting the encrypted device authentication information at a server and / or a terminal on the network, and authenticating the electronic recording device 160 based on the decrypted device authentication information. As one embodiment, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 13 to correspond to the respective device authentication information to a server and / or a terminal on a network. Various implementation methods for authenticating the electronic recording device 160 may be inferred according to the intention, but the present invention may provide all the implementation methods inferred. It is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, in order to authenticate the electronic recording device 160, a server and / or a terminal on the network may transmit predetermined electronic recording authentication information corresponding to the device authentication information to predetermined authentication information D /. And the electronic record authentication information is stored in the authentication information D / B in the process of manufacturing the electronic record device 160, and / or the electronic record device 160 is stored. The authentication information D is stored in the authentication information D / B in the process of being sold to a predetermined customer, and / or the network information process is performed through the network registration process for the electronic record after the electronic recording apparatus 160 is sold to a predetermined customer. It may be stored in / B, whereby the present invention is not limited.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, in order to authenticate the electronic recording device 160, a server and / or a terminal on the network may use predetermined electronic recording authentication information corresponding to the device authentication information (eg, an OTP code). For example, a function of generating an OTP authentication code for authenticating an OTP code) may be provided, for which the authentication information D / B stores at least one or more information and / or data necessary for generating the electronic record authentication information. And managed, and the present invention is not limited thereby.

Hereinafter, FIG. 13 illustrates a server and / or a terminal on the network as a web server 100 shown in FIG. 1 for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 13, the web server 100 includes a predetermined script in a web page to be provided to the USB device 165 through the network to authenticate the electronic recording device 160, or And / or download and remotely install a certain plug-in and / or program to the USB-compatible device 165 via the web page (1305), where the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) is the USB. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB corresponding device 165 is detected in cooperation with at least one USB controller 205 included in the corresponding device 165, and the predetermined information is determined from the electronic record device 160. And extracting / generating device authentication information of the device, and encrypting the device authentication information to be transmitted to the web server 100 through the network. It is.

Thereafter, the USB-compatible device 165 connects the at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program). Search (1310).

Those skilled in the art (for example, those who understand the technical matter of searching for at least one USB device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a USB communication interface), the USB At least one electronic recording device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a process as shown in FIG. 5 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) in the corresponding device 165. Since detailed technical matters for searching 160 will be understood, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If the electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is not found in the USB device 165 (1315), the USB device 165 may connect the USB device 165 through the USB communication interface. Outputs a message requesting to connect a predetermined electronic recording device 160 to the device 1320 and uses the USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in and / or program) to use the USB device 165. The process of searching for the at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the same is repeated (1310).

On the other hand, if the electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is found in the USB device 165 (1315), the USB device 165 is the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) The device requests the device authentication information to the electronic recording device 160 through the USB communication interface (1325).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the USB packet shown in FIG. 11A to the electronic recording device 160 to transmit predetermined device authentication information to the electronic recording device 160. It is desirable to request.

Thereafter, the electronic recording device 160 extracts and / or generates at least one device authentication information (1330), and extracts and / or generates the device authentication information using the USB communication interface to the USB-compatible device ( 165) (1335).

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information may include predetermined identification codes and / or device unique information and / or stored in a memory (and / or an integrated circuit (IC) chip) included in the electronic recording device 160. It is preferable that the record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record includes at least one or more of unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) the electronic record device 160. .

In addition, the device authentication information, the device authentication information is a random number and / or OTP (One Time Password) code dynamically generated by the firmware (Firmware) and / or IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording device 160 It is preferable to comprise at least one or more.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information may be extracted from the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording device 160 and / or may be generated in the IC chip 255. The present invention is not limited by this.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information is extracted from the USB-compatible device 165, and / or generated by the USB-compatible device 165, and / or the USB-compatible device 165 It is possible to be input through the key input device provided in, by which the present invention is not limited.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic recording device 160 preferably transmits the device authentication information to the USB-compatible device 165 in the USB packet shown in FIG. 11B.

The USB-compatible device 165 having received the device authentication information from the electronic recording device 160 encrypts the device authentication information through at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) (1340).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm) for encrypting the device authentication information is a symmetric key encryption scheme, and / or a public key encryption scheme, and / or an electronic envelope encryption scheme, and / or a key. It is preferable to encrypt using at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) among the exchange encryption methods, and other encryption methods (and / or encryption algorithms) in addition to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) according to the intention of the skilled person. May be encrypted, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Thereafter, the USB device 165 transmits the encrypted device authentication information to the web server 100 through the network (1345), and the web server 100 transmits the encrypted device authentication information through the network. After receiving, the processor performs decryption through a predetermined decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to an encryption method (and / or an encryption algorithm) processed in the device authentication information (1350).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) for decrypting the encrypted device authentication information may be a symmetric key decryption scheme, and / or a public key decryption scheme, and / or an electronic envelope decryption scheme, and / Or an encryption method through at least one decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) among key exchange decryption methods, and other decryption methods (and / or decryption) in addition to the decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) according to the intention of a person skilled in the art. Algorithm), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

When the received device authentication information is decrypted, the web server 100 performs a validity verification procedure corresponding to the decrypted device authentication information (1355).

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the device authentication information is extracted from a memory (and / or IC chip 255) provided in the electronic recording device 160, and / or predetermined identification code and / or device unique information and / or When the record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record includes at least one or more of the unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) the electronic record device 160, The web server 100 extracts at least one electronic record authentication information matching the device authentication information from the authentication information D / B, and compares and authenticates the device authentication information with the electronic record authentication information, thereby providing the USB-compatible device. It is preferable to authenticate the electronic recording apparatus 160 connected to 165.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the device authentication information includes the random number in the plain text form and a random number encrypted with a predetermined encryption method (and / or an encryption algorithm), the web server 100 performs the encryption. Decrypts the random number using a decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to the encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm) applied by the electronic recording apparatus 160, and compares the random number with the plain text form, or the plain text form Encrypts the random number in the encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm) applied by the electronic record device 160 and compares the encrypted random number to the electronic record device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165. It is desirable to authenticate.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the device authentication information includes a predetermined OTP code, the web server 100 may generate predetermined OTP generation information matching the OTP code from the authentication information D / B. Extract and / or generate a predetermined OTP authentication code based on the OTP generation information generated by the electronic record authentication unit and transmitted to the USB-compatible device 165 and / or the electronic record device 160, and By comparing the received OTP code with the generated OTP authentication code, it is preferable to authenticate the electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165.

If the validity of the device authentication information is authenticated after performing the validity verification procedure for the device authentication information (1360), the web server 100 performs the process as shown in FIG.

14 is a block diagram illustrating a functional block of the electronic recording apparatus 160 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 14 illustrates a preferred functional block of the electronic recording device 160 that interfaces with the predetermined USB-compatible device 165 through a predetermined USB communication interface in the system configuration shown in FIG. Specifically, the customer authentication information is generated in the electronic record device 160 (eg, firmware provided in the electronic record device 160) (and / or extracted from a memory provided in the electronic record device 160, and / or Extracted from the IC chip 255 included in the electronic recording device 160, and / or the customer authentication information is encrypted using a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), and then through the USB-compatible device 165. The preferred functional configuration for the electronic recording device 160 for transmission to a server on the network is shown.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 14 to allow the server on the network to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer through the electronic record device 160. Various implementation methods of the electronic recording device 160 may be inferred, but the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods and is not limited by the implementation method shown in FIG.

For example, the present invention generates the customer authentication information in the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic record device 160 (and / or in the firmware provided in the electronic record device 160 to generate the IC chip 255). And / or extract the customer authentication information in the IC chip 255 (and / or extract it from the memory provided in the electronic recording device 160 and provide it to the IC chip 255). And an implementation method of encrypting the customer authentication information generated (and / or extracted) by the IC chip 255 using a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

In addition, the present invention generates the customer authentication information in the electronic record device 160 (for example, the firmware provided in the electronic record device 160) (and / or extracted from the memory provided in the electronic record device 160, And / or a method of encrypting the customer authentication information in the USB-compatible device 165 after extracting from the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording device 160, thereby limiting the present invention. Not.

The electronic record device 160 shown in FIG. 14 is basically provided by the firmware provided in the electronic record device 160 according to the device configuration shown in FIG. 2 to operate as the electronic record device 160 according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 14, the electronic recording apparatus 160 includes a functional configuration that allows a server on the network to authenticate the electronic recording purchase customer through the electronic recording apparatus 160. For convenience of explanation of the functional configuration, only the USB connector 235 and the memory are shown for convenience of the device configuration shown in FIG.

For example, the functional configuration of the electronic recording device 160 is, in addition to the functional configuration shown in FIG. 14, a functional configuration for reproducing sound source data stored in the memory according to the intention of a person skilled in the art, and / or confirming the DRM of the sound source data. And it may further include a functional configuration for processing, by which the present invention is not limited.

Referring to FIG. 14, the electronic recording device 160 may include a USB communication unit 1000 for communicating USB packets between the USB compatible device 165 and the electronic recording device 160 through the USB connector 235. And a packet processing unit 1015 for processing the USB packet according to the USB communication standard, wherein the USB communication unit 1000 corresponds to the USB communication standard and the electronic record. And a packet transmitting and receiving unit 1005 for transmitting and receiving USB packets between the device 160 and a token packet processing unit 1010 for processing the token packet among the USB packets, and / or the packet processing unit 1015 A packet extracting unit 1020 for extracting a predetermined command and / or data from the USB packet received from the USB-compatible device 165 to the electronic recording device 160, and the USB-compatible device from the electronic recording device 160; Send USB packets to device 165 It comprises a packet generation unit 1025 to generate.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 is characterized in that it comprises a command reading unit 1030 for reading and / or interpreting the command extracted by the packet extraction unit 1020.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 writes the data extracted by the packet extractor 1020 to the memory through the memory input / output unit 1055 or from the memory through the memory input / output unit 1055. And a data processor 1040 for extracting predetermined data.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 may include an address conversion unit 1035 for converting a memory address system of the memory into a memory address system provided in the USB device 165.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 may include a state processing unit 1045 for checking and reading a state change of the memory and returning the result to the USB device 165.

In addition, the electronic recording apparatus 160 is characterized by comprising a memory input and output unit 1055 for processing the input and output of the sound source data stored in the memory.

In addition, when a predetermined IC chip 255 is provided in the electronic recording apparatus 160, a predetermined authentication key (and / or) is transmitted from the IC chip 255 through an APDU protocol corresponding to the IC chip 255 standard. Or an IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 which reads the authentication information) and / or operates a predetermined program included in the IC chip 255 to read the result.

In addition, the electronic recording apparatus 160 controls the memory control unit 1050 to control access to the sound source data by an application for a sound source authorized to play the sound source data among application programs included in the USB-compatible device 165. It characterized by comprising a.

According to the present invention, in order to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer through the electronic record device 160 in a server on the network, the electronic record device 160 is provided with electronic record purchase customer information and / or provided in the memory. Or extracting electronic record information purchased by the customer, and / or electronic record purchase customer information included in the IC chip 255 through the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 and / or purchased by the customer. And an information extraction unit for extracting electronic record information.

In addition, the electronic record device 160 may include a memory (and / or) provided in the electronic record device 160 to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer through the electronic record device 160 in a server on the network. Extracted from the IC chip 255 (or provided from the USB-compatible device 165), the electronic record purchase customer information, and extracted from the memory (and / or IC chip 255) included in the electronic record device 160. And an information generator 1060 for generating customer authentication information including the electronic record information.

In addition, the electronic recording device 160 encrypts the generated (and / or extracted) customer authentication information in order to authenticate the electronic recording purchase customer through the electronic recording device 160 in a server on the network. An encryption processing unit 1065 is provided.

The packet transceiver 1005 receives a predetermined USB packet from the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB connector 235, and / or the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB connector 235. Generate a predetermined USB packet.

Referring to the USB-related standard, the minimum unit of data transmitted and received between the USB-compatible device 165 and the electronic recording device 160 is a packet, and the packet is used to create a frame or a transaction.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the USB packet includes a token packet, a data packet, a handshake packet, and a special packet. It consists of one or more fields.

The main fields included in the USB packet include a SYNC field, a PID (Packet IDentifier) field, an ADDR (ADDRess) field, an ENDP (END Point) field, a data field, and a CRC field. A field for synchronizing a start position, which appears after an IDLE state according to a Non Return to Zero Inverted (NRZI) encoding scheme, and a PID field is located after the SYNC field as a field for identifying a corresponding packet, and an ADDR field is provided for each USB. A field for identifying devices, and an ENDP field for identifying endpoints in each USB device, and a data field is a field for transmitting and receiving data, which can be freely defined within a maximum size of 1023 bytes. The CRC field is a field corresponding to a checksum for authenticating each field included in the packet.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the USB packet is formed by combining at least one field (eg, SYNC field, PID field, ADDR field, ENDP field, data field, CRC field, etc.).

For example, the token field is a combination of an 8-bit PID field, a 7-bit ADDR field, a 4-bit ENDP field, and a 5-bit CRC5 field, and the data field includes an 8-bit PID field and 1023. It consists of a combination of a data field within bytes and a 16-bit CRC16 field, and the handshake field consists of an 8-bit PID field.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the packet transceiver 1005 transmits and receives a data packet and a handshake packet among USB packets transmitted and received between the USB device 165 and the electronic recording device 160. The token packet is preferably processed by the token packet processor 1010.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the data field of the data packet among the USB packets transmitted and received through the packet transceiver 1005 may be user defined within a maximum of 1023 bytes, which is a preferred embodiment of the data field of the data packet. Has been described in detail with reference to FIG.

The packet extractor 1020 extracts a predetermined command and / or data from a data field of a data packet received from the USB device 165 to the electronic recording device 160 through the packet transceiver 1005. The command extracted from the data field is provided to the command reading unit 1030, and the data extracted from the data field is provided to the data processing unit 1040.

The command reading unit 1030 may determine whether to execute the command requested from the USB device 165 by reading and interpreting a command extracted from a data field of the data packet.

If the command is related to the memory, the command reading unit 1030 provides the read command to the memory control unit 1050, and then the memory control unit 1050 according to the memory control function according to the present invention. Perform the above command.

On the other hand, if the command is not related to the memory, the command reading unit 1030 provides the read command to each command execution unit (not shown), thereby performing the requested command from the USB-compatible device 165. do.

If, as a result of performing the command, predetermined data to be transmitted from the electronic recording device to the USB device 165 is generated (or extracted), the packet generator 1025 includes the generated (or extracted) data. A predetermined data packet is generated, and the packet generator 1025 transmits the generated data packet to the packet transceiver 1005 and transmits the generated data packet to the USB device 165.

The data processor 1040 may process data extracted from a data field of the data packet according to a purpose, and the data processing may include data received from the USB device 165 in response to the memory input / output unit ( And writing (or storing) to the memory via 1055.

If the data is related to the memory, the data processing unit 1040 provides the data to the memory control unit 1050, after which the memory control unit 1050 issues the command according to the memory control function according to the present invention. To perform.

On the other hand, if the data is not related to the memory, the data processing unit 1040 processes the data transmitted from the USB-compatible device 165 by providing the data to each data operation unit (not shown).

The address conversion unit 1035 converts a memory address system of a memory controlled by the memory control unit 1050 into a memory address system provided in the USB device 165, thereby converting the memory address system. The device 165 recognizes the memory provided in the electronic recording device 160 as a storage device provided in the USB compatible device 165.

The state processor 1045 confirms and reads a state change of the memory, and returns the result to the USB device 165, wherein the state processor 1045 is the memory controller 1050. By processing the sound source data stored in the memory controlled by) so as not to be confirmed by the unauthorized application, access to the sound source data by the unauthorized application is blocked.

The memory input / output unit 1055 may process a command for inputting / outputting sound source data and / or general data stored in the memory based on a memory property control function of the memory controller 1050. It is preferable to be processed corresponding to the memory configuration.

For example, when the memory is a NAND memory, the memory module includes eight input / output pins (I / O0, I / O1, I / O2, ..., I / O7) (e.g., pins constituting a data bus), Command Latch Enable (CLE) Pin, Address Latch Enable (ALE) Pin, Chip Enable (CE) Pin, Read Enable (RE) Pin, 16rite Enable (WE) Pin, 16rite Protect (WP) Pin, R / B (Ready / Busy) pin, etc., the memory input / output unit 1055 controls the pin configuration of the memory module based on the memory attribute control function of the memory controller 1050, thereby providing data input / output commands (eg, READ1, READ2). , READ ID, etc.), and / or an initialization command (RESET), and / or a program command (PROGRAM PAGE), and / or a BLOCK ERASE, and / or READ STATUS command, etc., Thereby extracting predetermined sound source data from the memory, and / or writing predetermined sound source data in the memory, and / or It is possible to change the properties of the sound source data stored in the memory group.

The memory controller 1050 may be configured to force (or fix) the read only / hidden property to protect the copyright of the sound source data stored in the memory, and / or to protect the copyright of the sound source data. The memory may be divided into a memory area in which sound source data is stored and a memory area in which general data is stored.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the memory is forced (or fixed) to be stored as a read-only / hidden property for copyright protection of sound source data stored in the memory, the memory controller 1050 may be configured to use the USB device. It is preferable to allow only the sound source application that is authorized to access the sound source data among the application programs provided in 165 to access the sound source data of the read only / hidden attribute, wherein the read only / hidden attribute of the sound source data Is changed only by an application for a sound source authorized to change the property among the application programs included in the USB-compatible device 165, and is changed by other applications and / or an operating system of the USB-compatible device 165. It is preferable not to.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the memory is divided into a memory area in which sound source data is stored and a memory area in which general data is stored for copyright protection of the sound source data stored in the memory, the memory controller In operation 1050, only the sound source application that is authenticated to access the memory area in which the sound source data is stored among the application programs included in the USB device 165 may be controlled to access the sound source data.

When the IC chip 255 is provided with a predetermined IC chip 255, the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 transmits the IC chip through an IC chip 255 interface corresponding to the ISO / IEC 7816 standard. Initialize 255, and read a predetermined authentication key (and / or authentication information) from the IC chip 255 through the APDU protocol, wherein the authentication key and / or authentication information is the controller An encryption key (eg, a symmetric key, a public key) for encrypting the customer authentication information with a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) in the 205 (and / or USB corresponding device 165 according to the implementation method). , A private key, etc.), and / or at least one OTP (One Time Password) generation code and a generation algorithm for generating a predetermined OTP code.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the IC chip 255 includes predetermined electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information purchased by the customer, the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 It is preferable to read the electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information purchased by the customer from the IC chip 255 through the APDU protocol and provide the information to the information extraction unit.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, the IC chip 255 is provided with predetermined electronic record purchase customer information and / or the electronic record purchased by the customer, and the IC chip 255 has a predetermined electronic record. When a function of encrypting customer authentication information including purchase customer information and electronic record information purchased by the customer is provided, the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 transmits to the IC chip 255 through the APDU protocol. After requesting to encrypt customer authentication information including electronic record purchase customer information and electronic record information purchased by the customer through a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), the encryption is performed from the IC chip 255. It is possible to read the customer authentication information.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the IC chip 255 is provided with a function of generating predetermined customer authentication information, and the IC chip 255 is provided with a function of encrypting predetermined customer authentication information, The IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 generates predetermined customer authentication information in the IC chip 255 through the APDU protocol, and converts the generated customer authentication information into a predetermined encryption scheme (and / or encryption algorithm). After requesting to encrypt through, it is possible to read the encrypted customer authentication information from the IC chip 255.

According to another embodiment of the present invention, when the IC chip 255 is provided with a function of encrypting predetermined customer authentication information, the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070 may perform the IC chip through the APDU protocol. Provide predetermined customer authentication information to 255, request to encrypt the customer authentication information through a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), and then encrypt the encrypted customer authentication information from the IC chip 255. It is possible to read.

A predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record are recorded (or stored) in the electronic record device 160 in a memory provided in the electronic record device 160. When electronic record information including at least one or more of unique information allocated to the electronic record device 160 is stored in the process, the information extractor 1075 stores the electronic record from the memory through the memory control unit 1050. Characterized in that the information is extracted.

In addition, a predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or record specific information and / or a predetermined electronic record is provided on the IC chip 255 included in the electronic record device 160. When electronic record information including at least one of unique information allocated to the electronic record device 160 is stored in the process of being recorded (or stored), the information extractor 1075 may include the IC chip 255 processing unit ( The electronic record information may be extracted from the IC chip 255 through 1070.

The information generating unit 1060 is electronic record purchase customer information extracted from the memory (and / or IC chip 255) provided in the electronic recording device 160 (or provided from the USB-compatible device 165), And an information generation unit 1060 for generating customer authentication information including electronic record information extracted from a memory (and / or IC chip 255) included in the electronic record device 160. .

In addition, the information generating unit 1060 may further include generating predetermined electronic record information including a predetermined random number and / or one time password (OTP) code.

When the electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information purchased by the customer is extracted by the information extraction unit 1075 and generated by the information generating unit 1060 as predetermined customer authentication information, the encryption The processor 1065 may convert the customer authentication information into at least one encryption method such as a symmetric key (or secret key) encryption method, and / or a public key encryption method, and / or a key exchange encryption method, and / or an electronic envelope encryption method. And / or an encryption algorithm.

The customer including at least one customer authentication information extracted by the information extraction unit 1075 and generated by the information generation unit 1060 and / or customer authentication information encrypted by the password processing unit 1065. The authentication information is processed into a predetermined USB packet (eg, a data packet) through the packet generation unit 1025 of the packet processing unit 1015, and the USB transmission / reception unit 1005 of the USB communication unit 1000. A connector 235 is provided to the USB-compatible device 165, after which the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the customer authentication information to a server on the network through a predetermined network.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the information extraction unit 1075 and / or the information generating unit 1060 and / or the encryption processing unit 1065 may be in the form of a program (eg, a card application) for the IC chip 255. The IC chip 255 may be provided. In this case, the customer authentication information extracted and / or generated and / or encrypted by the IC chip 255 may be read through the IC chip 255 processing unit 1070. In addition, the packet generating unit 1025 of the packet processing unit 1015 is processed into a predetermined USB packet (eg, a data packet), and the USB connector 235 through the packet transceiver unit 1005 of the USB communication unit 1000. ) Is provided to the USB-compatible device 165, after which the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the customer authentication information to a server on the network through a predetermined network.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the information extraction unit 1075 and / or the information generating unit 1060 and / or the encryption processing unit 1065 may be provided in the USB device 165. In this case, the information extracting unit 1075 included in the USB device 165 extracts the electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information purchased by the customer from the electronic record device 160 through the USB communication interface. Or / or extract the electronic record purchase customer information and / or the electronic record purchased by the customer from a storage device provided in the USB compatible device 165, and also the USB compatible device 165. The information generation unit 1060 included in the electronic record purchasing customer information and the electronic record information purchased by the customer can generate predetermined customer authentication information, and also in the USB-compatible device 165 The provided encryption processing unit 1065 may encrypt the extracted and / or generated customer authentication information using a predetermined encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm), and then the USB device 165 may authenticate the customer. The information is transmitted to a server on the network via a predetermined network.

In the above method, the USB device 165 may further include an information input unit (not shown) for receiving predetermined customer authentication information according to the intention of a person skilled in the art, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

15 is a diagram illustrating a data packet structure including customer authentication information according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIG. 15 shows data for authenticating a customer who purchases the electronic record through the electronic record device 160 in a server on a network among USB packets transmitted and received between the USB-compatible device 165 and the electronic record device 160. As shown in the preferred embodiment of the packet structure, those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains, reference and / or modification of this figure 15 via the electronic recording device 160 in the server on the network Although various types of data packets for authenticating the electronic record purchase customer may be inferred, the present invention includes all the inferred implementation methods and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 15, when a server on the network wants to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer through the electronic record device 160, a script / plug-in included in a communication program included in the USB-compatible device 165; And / or the program interoperating with the communication program transmits a customer authentication information request data packet including a PID, an information request command (CMD), and a CRC to the electronic recording device 160 as shown in FIG. After the device 160 performs predetermined extraction / generation and / or encryption procedure of the customer authentication information, the PID and information provision command (CMD) and the extraction / generation and / or encrypted customer authentication information (ADATA) are performed as shown in FIG. 15B. ) And a customer authentication information providing data packet including a CRC to the USB-compatible device 165, and the USB-compliant device 165 transmits the customer authentication information to a server on a network. The.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the information request command (CMD) in FIG. 15a may be a command for requesting electronic record information provided in the electric field record apparatus, and the information providing command (CMD) in FIG. 15b. ) May be a command for providing electronic record information, and in FIG. 15B, the customer authentication information ADATA may be electronic record information provided in the electronic record device 160. In this case, the USB device 165 generates predetermined customer authentication information including electronic record information received from the electronic record device 160 and electronic record purchase customer information extracted (and / or input) from the USB corresponding device 165. It is possible that the present invention is not limited thereby.

16A and 16B illustrate an exemplary method of linking electronic record purchase customer information and electronic record information in a predetermined storage medium according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate a purchaser of the electronic record in a process of reproducing sound source data included in the electronic record device 160 in a predetermined sound source application program included in the USB-compatible device 165. The present invention relates to a method of registering information and the electronic recording information to a storage medium on a network. Those skilled in the art may refer to and / or modify the drawings 16a and 16b. It will be possible to infer various implementation methods for registering the electronic record purchase customer information and the electronic record information in a storage medium on the network, but the present invention includes all the implementation methods inferred, this figure 16a and 16b It is not limited to the implementation method shown by.

For example, those skilled in the art may refer to and / or modify the drawings 16a and 16b to store sound source data stored in (or recorded in) the memory of the electronic recording apparatus 160. A predetermined server (e.g., an electronic record sales server (not shown), an electronic record exchange server (not shown), etc.) and / or a terminal (e.g., a predetermined electronic record exchange / sale) to the electronic record device 160. In the case where the electronic device is downloaded from a customer terminal that originally owned the stored (or recorded) music record and stored (or recorded) in the electronic record device 160, the sound source data corresponding to the electronic record is in the process of downloading. It would be possible to infer an electronic record purchase customer information and an implementation method for registering the electronic record information in a storage medium on a network, but the present invention may be inferred from such an implementation method. It includes, and is not limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 16a and figure 16b.

In addition, a person having ordinary knowledge in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify the drawings 16a and 16b so that a customer who purchases the electronic recording device 160 is connected to a network through a predetermined customer terminal. A server (eg, an information registration server (not shown) for registering the electronic record purchase customer information and the electronic record information on a storage medium on a network) to transmit the electronic record purchase customer information and the electronic record information to the server. It is possible to infer an implementation method of transmitting and registering the storage medium, but the present invention includes the implementation method inferred from the above, and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B.

In addition, if those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, some order of the information registration process shown in Figures 16a and 16b is modified, so that the electronic record purchase customer information and the electronic record information on the network Other implementation methods of registering to the storage medium may be inferred, but the present invention includes such implementation methods inferred, and is not limited to the implementation methods shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B.

16 shows a storage medium on the network with authentication information D / B shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 16A according to an embodiment of the present invention, an application for a predetermined sound source may be used to reproduce predetermined sound source data corresponding to an electronic record included in the electronic record device 160 in the USB-compatible device 165. When the program is executed (1600), the USB-compatible device 165 interoperates with at least one USB controller 205 included in the USB-compatible device 165 through the sound source application program. Search for at least one electronic record device 160 connected to the (1605).

Those skilled in the art (for example, those who understand the technical matters of searching for at least one or more USB devices connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a USB communication interface), the sound source The application program for understanding the technical details of searching for at least one or more electronic recording devices 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through the process as shown in FIG. 5 by using a USB communication interface. Is omitted for convenience.

If a predetermined electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is not detected (1610), the USB-compatible device 165 detects the electronic record device 160 search error message through the sound source application. The process of generating and outputting 1615 and reproducing at least one sound source corresponding to the electronic record provided in the electronic record device 160 is completed.

If a predetermined electronic recording device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is found (1610), the USB-compatible device 165 plays at least one or more playbacks with the electronic recording device 160 through the sound source application. In response to the request, the electronic recording device 160 performs a sound source data access authority authentication procedure for confirming whether the sound source application has the right to access the sound source data in response to the request. (1625).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sound source data access authority authentication procedure for the sound source application program may include predetermined authentication data (eg, firmware and / or IC chip of the electronic recording apparatus 160 in the sound source application). 255), the authentication data defined to authenticate the validity of the sound source application) to the electronic recording device 160, the firmware of the electronic recording device 160 and / or the IC chip 255 By reading and authenticating authentication data, it is preferable to authenticate that the sound source application accesses the sound source data.

If the application for the sound source is not authenticated to access the sound source data (1630), the electronic recording device 160 transmits and outputs a predetermined sound source data access right error message to the USB device 165. In operation 1635, the process of reproducing at least one sound source corresponding to the electronic recording provided in the electronic recording apparatus 160 is terminated.

If the application for the sound source is authenticated to access the sound source data (1630), the electronic record device 160 checks the electronic record purchase customer information stored in the memory, and then checks the authentication information D / B on the network. In operation 1640, it is checked whether the electronic record information and the electronic record purchase customer information are registered (for example, the electronic record information and the electronic record purchase customer information are stored in association with the authentication information D / B).

According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the electronic record information and the electronic record purchase customer information are registered in the authentication information D / B, the electronic record purchase customer information is stored in the memory of the electronic record device 160. .

If the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information are not registered in the authentication information D / B (1645), the electronic record device 160 is connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a process as shown in FIG. 16B. A process of registering the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information in the authentication information D / B in conjunction with the provided sound source application program.

On the other hand, if the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information are registered in the authentication information D / B (1645), the electronic record device 160 extracts at least one sound source data to be reproduced from the memory to perform the USB communication. The USB compatible device 165 transmits the sound source data extracted from the electronic recording device 160 through the sound source application program through the interface 1670. .

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, at least one or more sound source data corresponding to the electronic record included in the electronic record apparatus 160 may be provided with a predetermined DRM. In this case, the DRM is reproduced in the process of reproducing the sound source data. The process of confirming that the present invention will be performed, but those skilled in the art will be familiar with the process of confirming the DRM applied to the sound source data. Detailed procedures are omitted for convenience.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record device 160 registers the electronic record purchase customer information and electronic record information in association with a sound source application program included in the USB-compatible device 165. If the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information are not registered in the authentication information D / B in FIG. 16A (1645), the electronic record device 160 sends the electronic record to the USB device 165. The record information and the electronic record purchase customer information are requested to be registered in the authentication information D / B on the network (1650).

If the electronic record purchase customer does not register the electronic record information and the electronic record purchase customer information with the authentication information D / B on the network (for example, the electronic record information and the electronic record purchase customer information through another information registration method). If registered in the authentication information D / B on the network) (1652), the electronic recording device 160 extracts at least one or more playback target sound source data from the memory to the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB communication interface In operation 1670, the USB-compatible device 165 reproduces sound source data extracted from the electronic recording apparatus 160 through the sound source application program (1675).

On the other hand, if the electronic record purchase customer approves to register the electronic record information and the electronic record purchase customer information in the authentication information D / B on the network (1652), the USB-compatible device 165 is the application for the sound source application; The electronic record device 160 requests predetermined electronic record information through the electronic record device 160 (1654), and the electronic record device 160 extracts predetermined electronic record information in response to the request to the USB-compatible device 165. Transmit (1656).

Thereafter, the USB-compatible device 165 requests the electronic music purchase customer to input predetermined electronic music purchase customer information through the sound source application program (1658).

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 purchases a predetermined electronic record from the memory and / or IC chip 255 provided in the electronic record device 160 through the sound source application program. Customer information (eg, certificate information) can be extracted, whereby the present invention is not limited.

If the electronic record purchase customer information is not input (1660), the electronic record device 160 extracts at least one data to be reproduced from the memory to the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB communication interface. In operation 1670, the USB-compatible device 165 reproduces sound source data extracted from the electronic recording apparatus 160 through the sound source application program in operation 1675.

On the other hand, if the electronic record purchase customer information is not input (1660), the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information to a server (eg, an information registration server) through the sound source application program. (Not shown)), the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information are stored in the authentication information D / B, and the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information are normally stored in the authentication information D / B. Verify that it is stored (1662).

According to the embodiment of the present invention, if the electronic record information and the electronic record purchase customer information identical to the electronic record information and the electronic record purchase customer information are not stored in the authentication information D / B, the electronic record information and the electronic record The purchase customer information will be normally registered in the authentication information D / B.

If it is confirmed that the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information are normally stored in the authentication information D / B (1664), the USB device 165 transmits the authentication information D / B to the authentication information D / B through the application program for the sound source. Store the stored electronic record customer information in a storage medium provided in the USB-compatible device 165, and / or in the memory (and / or IC chip 255) of the electronic record device 160 (1666). Thereafter, the electronic recording device 160 extracts at least one or more playback target sound source data from the memory and transmits the data to the USB-compatible device 165 through the USB communication interface (1670), and the USB-compatible device 165. ) Reproduces the sound source data extracted from the electronic recording apparatus 160 through the sound source application program (1675).

17 is a diagram illustrating an electronic record purchase customer authentication process according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 17, when the electronic record device 160 extracts and / or generates predetermined customer authentication information and provides the encrypted information to the USB-compatible device 165 after encryption, the USB-compatible device 165 provides the information. In the embodiment, the encrypted customer authentication information is transmitted to a server on a network, the server decrypts the encrypted customer authentication information, and the electronic record purchase customer is authenticated based on the decrypted customer authentication information. As those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, those of ordinary skill in the art may refer to and / or modify this drawing 17 to each electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information included in each customer authentication information. According to the present invention, it is possible to infer various implementation methods for authenticating the electronic record purchase customer. The inclusion, and is not limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 17.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the server on the network to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer through the electronic record device 160, the electronic record purchase customer information included in the customer authentication information and / or the customer purchases The customer information and the electronic record information corresponding to the electronic record information may be cooperatively processed and stored and managed in predetermined authentication information D / B. In this case, the customer information and the electronic record information may be stored in the electronic record device 160. Stored in the authentication information D / B in a manufacturing process, and / or stored in the authentication information D / B in a process in which the electronic recording device 160 is sold to a predetermined customer, and / or the electronic recording device After the 160 is sold to a predetermined customer and stored in the authentication information D / B through a network registration process for the electronic recording, the present invention is not limited thereto. Should you.

17 is a diagram illustrating a server on the network as a web server 100 shown in FIG. 1 for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 17, the web server 100 provides a web page to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165 through the network, including a predetermined script, for the electronic record purchase customer authentication, and / or Download a predetermined plug-in and / or program to the USB-compatible device 165 via the web page and install it remotely (1705), where the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) is the USB-compatible device. At least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 is detected in cooperation with at least one USB controller 205 provided at 165, and a predetermined customer in the electronic record device 160 is detected. Extracting and / or generating authentication information and encrypting the authentication information, and transmitting the encrypted customer authentication information to the web server 100 through the network. It is preferable to make.

Thereafter, the USB-compatible device 165 connects the at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program). Search (1710).

Those skilled in the art (for example, those who understand the technical matter of searching for at least one USB device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a USB communication interface), the USB At least one electronic recording device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a process as shown in FIG. 5 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) in the corresponding device 165. Since detailed technical matters for searching 160 will be understood, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If the electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is not found in the USB compatible device 165 (1715), the USB compatible device 165 transmits the USB compatible device 165 through the USB communication interface. Outputs a message requesting to connect a predetermined electronic recording device 160 to the USB device 165 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or a program). The process of searching for the at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the same is repeated (1710).

On the other hand, if the electronic recording device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is found in the USB-compatible device 165 (1715), the USB-compatible device 165 is the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) The client requests predetermined customer authentication information to the electronic recording device 160 through the USB communication interface (1725).

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the USB packet shown in FIG. 15A to the electronic recording device 160 to transmit predetermined customer authentication information to the electronic recording device 160. It is desirable to request.

Thereafter, the electronic record device 160 extracts electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information purchased by the customer from the memory and / or IC chip 255 (1730), and purchases the extracted electronic record. Generate customer authentication information including customer information and electronic record information purchased by the customer (1735), and encrypt the generated customer authentication information through at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) (1740). ).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the customer authentication information is predetermined identification code and / or device specific information and / or stored in a memory (and / or integrated circuit (IC) chip) provided in the electronic recording device 160. Record-specific information and / or electronic record information including at least one or more unique information assigned to the record-recording device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) the record in the record-recording device 160. It is preferable to make it.

In addition, the customer authentication information may include member information (eg, account information including ID / PW) of an electronic record purchase customer stored in a memory (and / or an integrated circuit (IC) chip) included in the electronic record device 160; Name, social security number, mobile phone number, e-mail address, etc.) and / or public certificate information (e.g. certificate holder information, public certificate profile information, public certificate unique information, etc.) and / or customer specific information (e.g. customer name, social security number) , Personal information such as a mobile phone number, an e-mail address, and / or the like, and / or an electronic record including at least one or more unique numbers (codes) assigned to the customer in the electronic record sales process and / or post-sale registration process. It is preferable to include purchase customer information.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record purchase customer information included in the electronic record apparatus 160 may include copyright information (eg, DRM information, and / or a fingerprint) included in sound source data corresponding to the electronic record. Information), and the like, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) for encrypting the customer authentication information may be a symmetric key encryption method, and / or a public key encryption method, and / or an electronic envelope encryption method, and / or a key. It is preferable to encrypt using at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) among the exchange encryption methods, and other encryption methods (and / or encryption algorithms) in addition to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) according to the intention of the skilled person. May be encrypted, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the customer authentication information is extracted from the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording apparatus 160, and / or is generated in the IC chip 255, and / or the It is possible to encrypt in the IC chip 255, whereby the present invention is not limited.

Thereafter, the electronic recording device 160 transmits the encrypted customer authentication information to the USB corresponding device 165 using the USB communication interface (1745).

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic recording device 160 preferably includes the customer authentication information in the USB packet shown in FIG. 15B and transmits it to the USB-compatible device 165.

The USB-compatible device 165 receiving the customer authentication information from the electronic recording device 160 transmits the encrypted customer authentication information to the web server 100 through the network (1750), and the web server ( 100 receives the encrypted customer authentication information through the network, and then selects a predetermined decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to an encryption method (and / or an encryption algorithm) processed in the customer authentication information. After the decryption process, the electronic record purchase customer authentication procedure corresponding to the decrypted customer authentication information is performed (1755).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) for decrypting the encrypted customer authentication information may include a symmetric key decryption scheme, a public key decryption scheme, and / or an electronic envelope decryption scheme, and And / or encrypted using at least one decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) among key exchange decryption methods, and other decryption methods (and / or decryption methods) other than the decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) according to the intention of the skilled person. Decryption algorithm), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record information of the customer authentication information is extracted from a memory (and / or IC chip 255) provided in the electronic record device 160, and / or the device unique. Information and / or record-specific information and / or at least one of unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) the electronic record in the electronic record device 160. In this case, the web server 100 checks and authenticates customer information matching with the electronic record customer information included in the decrypted customer authentication information from the authentication information D / B, and stores the electronic information in association with the customer information. By extracting the record information and comparing and authenticating the electronic record information included in the extracted electronic record information and the decrypted customer authentication information, the electronic record purchase customer is authenticated.

If the electronic record purchase customer is authenticated through the customer authentication information (1760), the web server 100 performs the process as shown in FIG.

18 is a diagram illustrating an electronic record purchase customer authentication process according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 18, when the USB-compatible device 165 extracts / inputs predetermined electronic record purchase customer information and provides the electronic record device 160 to the electronic record device 160, the predetermined information on the electronic record device 160 is provided. Extract the information, and generate predetermined customer authentication information including the extracted electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information provided from the USB corresponding device, and provide the encrypted information to the USB compatible device 165 after encryption processing. In step 165, the encrypted customer authentication information is transmitted to a server on a network, and after decrypting the encrypted customer authentication information in a server on the network, the electronic record purchase customer is authenticated based on the decrypted customer authentication information. As an embodiment of the present invention, those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify this drawing 18. In other words, it is possible to infer various implementation methods for authenticating the electronic record purchase customer according to each electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information included in each customer authentication information. It includes an implementation method and is not limited to the implementation method shown in FIG.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the server on the network to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer through the electronic record device 160, the electronic record purchase customer information included in the customer authentication information and / or the customer purchases The customer information and the electronic record information corresponding to the electronic record information may be cooperatively processed and stored and managed in predetermined authentication information D / B. In this case, the customer information and the electronic record information may be stored in the electronic record device 160. Stored in the authentication information D / B in a manufacturing process, and / or stored in the authentication information D / B in a process in which the electronic recording device 160 is sold to a predetermined customer, and / or the electronic recording device After the 160 is sold to a predetermined customer, it may be stored in the authentication information D / B through a network registration process for the electronic record, thereby limiting the present invention. Should you.

18 is a diagram illustrating a server on the network as a web server 100 shown in FIG. 1 for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 18, the web server 100 provides a web page to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165 through the network in order to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer, and / or includes a predetermined script. Download a predetermined plug-in and / or program to the USB-compatible device 165 via the web page and install it remotely (1805), where the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) is the USB-compatible device. The electronic device 165 detects at least one electronic record device 160 connected to the USB device 165 in cooperation with at least one USB controller 205 included in the device 165, and selects a predetermined electronic device from the USB device 165. Extract / input record purchase customer information and provide it to the electronic record device 160, extract the predetermined electronic record information from the electronic record device 160, and extract the electronic record information Generate predetermined customer authentication information including electronic record purchase customer information provided from a USB compatible device and provide the encrypted customer authentication information to the USB compatible device 165 after an encryption process, and provide the encrypted customer authentication information to the web server through the network. It is desirable to include a function to transmit to (100).

Thereafter, the USB-compatible device 165 connects the at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program). Search (1810).

Those skilled in the art (for example, those who understand the technical matter of searching for at least one USB device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a USB communication interface), the USB At least one electronic recording device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a process as shown in FIG. 5 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) in the corresponding device 165. Since detailed technical matters for searching 160 will be understood, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

If the electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is not found in the USB compatible device 165 (1815), the USB compatible device 165 uses the USB compatible device 165 through the USB communication interface. And outputs a message requesting to connect a predetermined electronic recording device 160 to the USB-compatible device using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program). The process of searching for the at least one electronic record device 160 connected to 165 is repeated (1810).

On the other hand, when the electronic recording device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is found in the USB-compatible device 165 (1815), the USB-compatible device 165 stores the predetermined storage provided in the USB-compatible device 165. Extract predetermined electronic record purchase customer information from the device, and / or input predetermined electronic record purchase customer information through the predetermined key input device provided in the USB device 165 (1825), and extract / By providing the electronic record purchase customer information to the electronic record device 160 through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) using a USB communication interface, the predetermined information including the electronic drink purchase customer information Request customer authentication information of the server (1830).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record purchase customer information included in the customer authentication information may include member information of the electronic record purchase customer (eg, account information including ID / PW, name, social security number, mobile phone number, e-mail address, etc.). ) And / or personal certificate information (e.g., certificate holder information, certificate profile information, certificate-specific information, etc.) and / or customer-specific information (e.g. customer name, social security number, mobile number, e-mail address, etc.) And / or electronic record purchase customer information including at least one or more of a unique number (code) assigned to the customer in the electronic record sales process and / or the electronic record sale process.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record purchase customer information included in the electronic record apparatus 160 may include copyright information (eg, DRM information, and / or a fingerprint) included in sound source data corresponding to the electronic record. Information), and the like, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains may include the electronic record device including the electronic record purchase customer information in the USB-compatible device 165 with reference to the USB packet shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B. At 160 it may be inferred a data packet requesting predetermined customer authentication information.

Thereafter, the electronic record device 160 extracts electronic record information purchased by the customer from the memory and / or IC chip 255, and the electronic record information and electronics provided from the USB-compatible device 165. Predetermined customer authentication information including record purchase customer information is generated (1835), and the generated customer authentication information is encrypted through at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) (1840).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record information included in the customer authentication information may include a predetermined identification code and / or stored in a memory (and / or an integrated circuit (IC) chip) included in the electronic record device 160. Device-specific information and / or record-specific information and / or at least one unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) a predetermined record in the electronic record device 160. It is preferable to be made.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) for encrypting the customer authentication information may be a symmetric key encryption method, and / or a public key encryption method, and / or an electronic envelope encryption method, and / or a key exchange. It is preferable to encrypt using at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) among the encryption methods, and to another encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) in addition to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) according to the intention of the person skilled in the art. It may be encrypted, whereby the present invention is not limited.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the customer authentication information is extracted from the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic recording apparatus 160, and / or is generated in the IC chip 255, and / or the It is possible to encrypt in the IC chip 255, whereby the present invention is not limited.

Thereafter, the electronic recording device 160 transmits the encrypted customer authentication information to the USB corresponding device 165 using the USB communication interface (1845).

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic recording device 160 preferably includes the customer authentication information in the USB packet shown in FIG. 15B and transmits it to the USB-compatible device 165.

The USB-compatible device 165 that has received the customer authentication information from the electronic recording device 160 transmits the encrypted customer authentication information to the web server 100 through the network (1850), and the web server ( 100 receives the encrypted customer authentication information through the network, and then selects a predetermined decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to an encryption method (and / or an encryption algorithm) processed in the customer authentication information. After the decryption process, the electronic record purchase customer authentication procedure corresponding to the decrypted customer authentication information is performed (1855).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) for decrypting the encrypted customer authentication information may be a symmetric key decryption scheme, a public key decryption scheme, and / or an electronic envelope decryption scheme, and / Or an encryption method through at least one decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) among key exchange decryption methods, and other decryption methods (and / or decryption) in addition to the decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) according to the intention of a person skilled in the art. Algorithm), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record information of the customer authentication information is extracted from a memory (and / or IC chip 255) provided in the electronic record device 160, and / or the device unique. Information and / or record specific information and / or at least one of unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) a predetermined record in the electronic record device 160. In this case, the web server 100 checks and authenticates customer information matching the electronic record customer information included in the decrypted customer authentication information from the authentication information D / B, and is stored in association with the customer information. The electronic record purchaser is authenticated by extracting electronic record information and comparing and authenticating the extracted electronic record information and electronic record information included in the decrypted customer authentication information. .

If the electronic record purchase customer is authenticated through the customer authentication information (1860), the web server 100 performs the process as shown in FIG.

19 is a diagram illustrating an electronic record purchase customer authentication process according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In more detail, in FIG. 19, the USB-compatible device 165 extracts predetermined electronic record information from the electronic record device 160, extracts and inputs the electronic record purchase customer information, and then displays the electronic record information. And generating predetermined customer authentication information including electronic record purchase customer information and transmitting the encrypted customer authentication information to a server on a network, and decrypting the encrypted customer authentication information on a server on the network. The present invention relates to an embodiment of a method for authenticating the electronic record purchase customer based on the decrypted customer authentication information, and a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may refer to and / or modify the present invention. The electronic record according to each electronic record purchase customer information and / or electronic record information included in each customer authentication information. Would be able to infer the various exemplary method of authenticating every customer, the present invention includes all embodiments in which the inference method, not limited to the exemplary method shown in the figure 19.

According to the embodiment of the present invention, the server on the network to authenticate the electronic record purchase customer through the electronic record device 160, the electronic record purchase customer information included in the customer authentication information and / or the customer purchases The customer information and the electronic record information corresponding to the electronic record information may be cooperatively processed and stored and managed in predetermined authentication information D / B. In this case, the customer information and the electronic record information may be stored in the electronic record device 160. Stored in the authentication information D / B in a manufacturing process, and / or stored in the authentication information D / B in a process in which the electronic recording device 160 is sold to a predetermined customer, and / or the electronic recording device After the 160 is sold to a predetermined customer, it may be stored in the authentication information D / B through a network registration process for the electronic record, thereby limiting the present invention. Should you.

19 is a diagram illustrating a server on the network as a web server 100 shown in FIG. 1 for convenience.

Referring to FIG. 19, the web server 100 includes a predetermined script in a web page to be provided to the USB-compatible device 165 through the network for the electronic record purchase customer authentication, and / Or download a predetermined plug-in and / or program to the USB-compatible device 165 via the web page and install it remotely (1905), where the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) is the USB-compatible device. In response to at least one USB controller 205 included in the device 165, at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB compatible device 165 is detected, and the electronic device is connected to the USB compatible device 165. After extracting predetermined electronic record information from the record apparatus 160 and extracting / inputting the electronic record purchase customer information, the electronic record information and electronic record purchase customer information are included. Preferably includes a function of generating predetermined customer authentication information and transmitting the encrypted customer authentication information to the web server 100 through the network.

Thereafter, the USB-compatible device 165 connects the at least one electronic recording device 160 connected to the USB-compatible device 165 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program). Search (1910).

Those skilled in the art (for example, those who understand the technical matter of searching for at least one USB device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a USB communication interface), the USB At least one electronic recording device connected to the USB-compatible device 165 through a process as shown in FIG. 5 using a USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program) in the corresponding device 165. Since detailed technical matters for searching 160 will be understood, a detailed description thereof will be omitted for convenience.

If the electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is not found in the USB compatible device 165 (1915), the USB compatible device 165 uses the USB compatible device 165 through the USB communication interface. Outputting a message requesting to connect a predetermined electronic recording device 160 to the device (1920), and using the USB communication interface through the script (and / or plug-in, and / or program), the USB device (165). The process of searching for at least one or more electronic recording devices 160 connected to) is repeated (1910).

On the other hand, when the electronic record device 160 connected through the USB communication interface is found in the USB compatible device 165 (1915), the USB compatible device 165 performs the script (and / or plug-in and / or program). Through the USB communication interface through the electronic record device 160 to request predetermined electronic record information (1925).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the USB-compatible device 165 transmits the USB packet shown in FIG. 15A to the electronic recording device 160, thereby providing predetermined electronic recording information to the electronic recording device 160. It is desirable to request and receive.

Thereafter, the electronic recording device 160 extracts the requested electronic recording information from the memory and / or IC chip 255, and uses the extracted electronic recording information by using the USB communication interface. Transmit to 165 (1930).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record information included in the customer authentication information may include a predetermined identification code stored in a memory (and / or an integrated circuit (IC) chip) included in the electronic record device 160. Or at least one unique information allocated to the electronic record device 160 in a process of recording (or storing) device unique information and / or record unique information and / or a predetermined record on the electronic record device 160. It is preferable to comprise.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record information included in the customer authentication information is extracted from the IC chip 255 provided in the electronic record device 160 and / or the IC chip 255. It is possible to generate and / or encrypt in the IC chip 255, whereby the present invention is not limited.

According to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic recording device 160 may include the electronic recording information in the USB packet shown in FIG. 15B and transmit the information to the USB corresponding device 165.

Thereafter, the USB device 165 extracts predetermined electronic record purchase customer information from the storage device, and / or receives predetermined electronic record purchase customer information from the key input device (1935), and extracts / Generates predetermined customer authentication information including input electronic record purchase customer information and electronic record information extracted from the electronic record apparatus 160 (1940), and generates the generated customer authentication information by at least one encryption scheme ( And / or an encryption algorithm) (1945).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record purchase customer information included in the customer authentication information may include member information of the electronic record purchase customer (eg, account information including ID / PW, name, social security number, mobile phone number, e-mail address, etc.). ) And / or personal certificate information (e.g., certificate holder information, certificate profile information, certificate-specific information, etc.) and / or customer-specific information (e.g. customer name, social security number, mobile number, e-mail address, etc.) And / or at least one or more of a unique number (code) assigned to the customer in the electronic record sales process and / or the electronic record sales post-registration process.

According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the electronic record purchase customer information included in the electronic record apparatus 160 may include copyright information (eg, DRM information, and / or a fingerprint) included in sound source data corresponding to the electronic record. Information), and the like, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, an encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) for encrypting the customer authentication information may be a symmetric key encryption method, and / or a public key encryption method, and / or an electronic envelope encryption method, and / or a key. It is preferable to encrypt using at least one encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) among the exchange encryption methods, and other encryption methods (and / or encryption algorithms) in addition to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) according to the intention of the skilled person. May be encrypted, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

The USB-compatible device 165 that generates the customer authentication information transmits the encrypted customer authentication information to the web server 100 through the network (1950), and the web server 100 transmits the web server 100 through the network. After receiving the encrypted customer authentication information, decryption is performed through a predetermined decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) corresponding to the encryption method (and / or encryption algorithm) processed in the customer authentication information, and then the decryption. The electronic record purchase customer authentication procedure corresponding to the received customer authentication information is performed (1955).

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a decryption scheme (and / or decryption algorithm) for decrypting the encrypted customer authentication information may be a symmetric key decryption scheme, a public key decryption scheme, and / or an electronic envelope decryption scheme, and / Or an encryption method through at least one decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) among key exchange decryption methods, and other decryption methods (and / or decryption) in addition to the decryption method (and / or decryption algorithm) according to the intention of a person skilled in the art. Algorithm), and the present invention is not limited thereto.

According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a predetermined identification code and / or device in which electronic record information of the customer authentication information is extracted from a memory (and / or IC chip 255) provided in the electronic record device 160. And at least one of unique information assigned to the electronic record device 160 in the process of recording (or storing) unique information and / or unique record and / or predetermined electronic record on the electronic record device 160. In this case, the web server 100 checks and authenticates customer information matching the electronic record customer information included in the decrypted customer authentication information from the authentication information D / B, and is stored in association with the customer information. The electronic record purchaser is authenticated by extracting electronic record information and comparing and authenticating the extracted electronic record information and electronic record information included in the decrypted customer authentication information. .

If the electronic record purchase customer is authenticated through the customer authentication information (1960), the web server 100 performs the process as shown in FIG.

According to the present invention, after authenticating an electronic record purchase customer through at least one end-to-end authentication scheme in a server on a network, exchanging electronic records (and / or sound recording data) between the authorized electronic record purchase customers according to the authentication result. By providing a service, there is an advantage of activating the electronic record.

According to the present invention, after authenticating the electronic record device 160 through at least one end-to-end authentication scheme in a server on a network, the electronic record (and / or between the authenticated electronic record device 160 according to the authentication result). Sound source data) By providing an exchange service, there is an advantage of activating the electronic recording.

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The exchange requester information from the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange request terminal device at the predetermined information receiving means and the exchanged electronic sound source (or music file) information of the exchange requester-exchange of the electronic sound source (or music file) possessed by the requesting exchange An information receiving step of receiving electronic sound source (or music file) information-to be exchanged with electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged; Information exchanged by the predetermined information confirming means and information on the exchanged electronic sound source (or music file) of the exchange target-electronic sound source (or music file) to be exchanged among the electronic sound source (or music file) possessed by the exchange target The electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged is searched, and the electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged by the exchange requester is matched with the electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged, and the exchange is performed. The requester confirms the exchange target information and the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information matching the electronic sound source (or music file) to be exchanged with the electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged. Exchange object confirmation step; And On the basis of the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information of the exchange requester and the exchange target in the predetermined electronic sound source (or music file) exchange means, the exchange target electronic sound source (or music) between the exchange requester and the exchange target. And an electronic sound source (or music file) exchange step for exchanging files). The exchange requester information from the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange request terminal device at the predetermined information receiving means and the exchanged electronic sound source (or music file) information of the exchange requester-exchange of the electronic sound source (or music file) possessed by the requesting exchange An information receiving step of receiving electronic sound source (or music file) information-to be exchanged with electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged; Information exchanged by the predetermined information confirming means and information on the exchanged electronic sound source (or music file) of the exchange target-electronic sound source (or music file) to be exchanged among the electronic sound source (or music file) possessed by the exchange target The electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged is searched, and the electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged by the exchange requester is matched with the electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged, and the exchange is performed. The requester confirms the exchange target information and the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information matching the electronic sound source (or music file) to be exchanged with the electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged. Exchange object confirmation step; And On the basis of the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information of the exchange requestor and the exchange target in the predetermined electronic sound source (or music file) exchange relay means, the exchange target electronic sound source (or And an electronic sound source (or music file) exchange relay processing step of relaying the exchange of the music file). The method according to claim 1 or 2, And processing a fee payment corresponding to the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange in a predetermined payment processing means. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The exchange target electronic sound source (or music file)-the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) possessed by the exchange requester and the exchange target electronic sound source (or music) possessed by the exchange target in predetermined electronic sound source (or music file) processing means File)-an electronic sound source which performs a processing process or a digital rights management (DRM) process so as to be suitable for the electronic sound source (or music file) player device of the exchange requestor and the electronic sound source (or music file) player device of the exchange object, respectively. Or a music file) processing step. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method of claim 1. Electronic sound source (or music file) The exchange requester information from the terminal device and the exchange sound source (or music file) information of the exchange requester-the electronic sound source (or music file) that the exchange requester possesses (or the music file) Information receiving means for receiving electronic sound source (or music file) information-to be exchanged with music file) information; Exchange target information and exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information-Electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged among electronic sound source (or music file) possessed by the exchange target Music file) information, and the electronic sound source (or music file) to be exchanged by the exchange requester matches the electronic sound source (or music file) information to be exchanged by the exchange requester, and the electronic device to be exchanged by the exchange requester. Information confirmation means for confirming the exchange target information and the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information of which the sound source (or music file) and the electronic target (or music file) information to be exchanged match; And An electronic sound source (or music file) for exchanging the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) between the exchange requester and the exchange target, based on the identified exchange requester and the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) information. Exchange means; the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange system comprising a. The method of claim 6, The electronic sound source (or music file) exchange system further comprises payment processing means for processing a fee payment corresponding to the electronic sound source (or music file) exchange. The method of claim 6, The exchange request electronic sound source (or music file)-the exchange request electronic sound source (or music file) possessed by the exchange requester and the exchange target electronic sound source (or music file) possessed by the exchange requester- Music file) and an electronic sound source (or music file) processing means for performing a processing process or a digital rights management (DRM) process to suit each of the player device and the electronic sound source (or music file) player device of the exchange target, respectively. An electronic sound source (or music file) exchange system.

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