KR102666464B1 - Method for managing home working hours - Google Patents

Abstract

A management method for managing the working hours of a teleworker according to the present invention includes the steps of installing an application for telework on an external computer; Obtaining an ID and password through the application; logging into the application; Registering information on an external computer on which an application is installed to the management server to register the external computer; Entering the start of work through the application; Then, the end of work is entered through the application.

Description

Method for managing workers’ working hours by work type {Method for managing home working hours}

The present invention relates to a method of managing the working hours of all workers regardless of work location, including working from home as well as in-house.

At some point after 2018, the term work-life balance became established around us. In particular, since the government's 52-hour workweek system was applied, time and attendance management methods such as checking workers' working hours have emerged to improve the working environment of workers. Additionally, as various types of work emerge, efficient work methods are increasingly being applied to companies. In particular, officeless work, which involves not going to the office, has spread widely due to COVID-19, which has spread globally since 2020 and has emerged as a global problem. However, as the spread of the coronavirus slows and remote work becomes a daily routine, the value of shared offices as ‘base offices’ is increasing. As there are shared offices outside the office and working from home, it has become more difficult for managers to manage the overall working hours of workers. This is for the purpose of preventing unnecessary overtime work and maintaining labor standards by measuring workers' working hours through PCs and restricting computer use after regular working hours in order to meet the 52-hour work week. In addition, this is necessary to increase efficiency by inducing work concentration during work hours and at the same time prevent health problems of workers through indiscriminate and habitual overtime work in the long run.

A typical known method of this type is to install software that can restrict the use of the computer and allow the computer to be used when authentication is achieved. However, this method has limitations in that once authentication is achieved, the computer can be used without restrictions. Additionally, since this technology is mainly applied to home computers, it has the limitation of being unsuitable for companies that need to manage multiple computers.

As another method, there is a known method of allowing the use of a computer with the approval of the manager, but since this conventional technology simply relies on the approval of the manager, it is not linked to the information stored in the company's personnel system, making comprehensive management difficult. there is a problem.

In addition, conventional technologies simply manage whether or not a computer is used, but do not have a function to manage other working condition information linked to computer use, and do not provide comprehensive statistical information or record log information related to computer use.

To solve this problem, the applicant of the present invention applied for a patent titled “Working Time Management System and Method” on May 3, 2019 (Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0127723). The above prior application is hereby incorporated and used in part by reference.

However, companies that focus on computer-based work are gradually increasing remote work or telecommuting to improve management efficiency, and in particular, non-regular workers who work using computers tend to adopt telecommuting. Additionally, with the advancement of technology, workers can work through real-time communication and meetings through virtual offices using the metaverse. However, there is a problem that management is difficult due to working in an invisible place, and in reality, it is done based on the conscience of the worker.

Therefore, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a method for managing working hours of workers by work type that can manage the working hours of all workers regardless of work location, including telecommuting.

In order to achieve the purpose of the present invention, the method for managing working hours of workers according to work type according to the present invention includes a management server interoperating with an administrator terminal and a PC, wherein the management server calculates the commuting time entered by the administrator terminal. a work information generation unit that generates work information for each user based on the included attendance information; and an in-house PC management unit that determines whether working hours are available using the work information, and controls use of the PC through screen locking of the PC if it is not possible to work as a result of the determination. A management method for managing the working hours of a telecommuter through an external computer connected to the management server of the working time management system, comprising: installing an application for telecommuting on the external computer; Obtaining an ID and password through the application; logging into the application; registering the external computer on which the application is installed by registering information on the external computer on which the application is installed; Entering the start of work through the application; Then, the end of work is entered through the application.

In the method according to the present invention, the information on the external computer registered in the management server includes an IP address used by the external computer for communication and computer hardware information.

In the method according to the present invention, the number of external computers registered with the management server is limited to two.

In the method according to the present invention, the login step is characterized in that it is performed through one or more selected from ID and password, fingerprint recognition through a fingerprint recognition device, and iris recognition through an iris recognition device.

In the method according to the present invention, the management server continuously monitors work actions such as key strokes, mouse clicks, mouse scrolls, and mouse points of the external computer, and locks on the screen of the external computer if no work actions are detected for a predetermined period of time. Thus, the screen is characterized by protecting the information displayed through it.

In the method according to the present invention, the management server is characterized by irregularly requesting identification of the worker through the screen of the external computer.

In the method according to the present invention, the worker's identity is confirmed through fingerprint recognition through a fingerprint reader or iris recognition through an iris recognition device.

In the method according to the present invention, if it is not workable time, the PC management unit receives the user's application for extended use, generates application information for extended use of the PC, and stores the user's work time in the database according to the application information. It searches information to determine whether the extension of the PC has been approved, and if the PC's extension has been approved normally, extension approval data (extension code) is transmitted to the PC to allow extended use of the PC during the approved extension time. .

According to the telecommuting time method of the present invention, it is possible to determine the working behavior of telecommuters in almost real time, which has the effect of increasing work efficiency as well as identifying accurate working hours.

1 to 3 are diagrams schematically showing the configuration of the prior patent application.
Figure 4 is a flowchart explaining the home work management method according to the present invention.

The advantages and/or features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments only serve to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and are consistent with common knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. It is provided to fully inform those who have the scope of the invention, and the present invention is only defined by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals refer to like elements throughout the specification.

In addition, preferred embodiments of the present invention to be implemented below are provided in each system function configuration in order to efficiently explain the technical components constituting the present invention, or system functions commonly provided in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. The configuration will be omitted whenever possible, and the description will focus on the functional configuration that must be additionally provided for the present invention. If a person has ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains, he or she will be able to easily understand the functions of conventionally used components among the functional configurations not shown and omitted below, as well as the omitted configurations as described above. The relationships between elements and components added for the present invention will also be clearly understood.

In addition, in the following description, "transmission", "communication", "transmission", "reception" and other similar terms of signals or information refer to the direct transmission of signals or information from one component to another component. In addition, it also includes those transmitted through other components. In particular, “transmitting” or “transmitting” a signal or information as a component indicates the final destination of the signal or information and does not mean the direct destination. This is the same for “receiving” signals or information.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Although not within the scope of the present invention, the in-house working time management system related to the present invention may include a management server that interfaces with a manager terminal and a PC, a client application installed on the PC, and a mobile application installed on each user's mobile terminal. .

The management server may be configured to include a work information generation unit, a PC management unit, and a notification and guidance unit.

The work information generator may generate work information for each user based on attendance information including commuting time input by the manager terminal.

The PC management unit determines whether working hours can be used using the work information, and if the determination results show that working hours are not available, the PC management unit can control the use of the PC through Screen Lock of the PC, Additionally, when there is no activity on the computer for a long period of time, a screen lock can be performed to protect sensitive or important information that may be exposed on the screen.

If the work time is not available as a result of the above judgment, the PC management unit receives the user's application for extended use, creates application information for extended use of the PC, and stores the user's work information in the database according to the application information. Search to determine whether the extension of the PC has been approved, and if the PC's extension has been approved normally, extension approval data (extension code) can be transmitted to the PC to allow extended use of the PC during the extension-approved time. there is.

On the other hand, if the work using the PC requires security, the contents of the security work displayed on the screen may be known to a third party when the user is away. If the screen is not operated for a considerable period of time, the screen lock is established. If the screen lock is established, the screen lock can be unlocked by entering a given secret code, or the screen lock can be unlocked through a fingerprint recognition device or an iris recognition device. However, if the user reviews the work displayed on the screen for a long period of time without operating the computer, a screen lock may occur due to long-term non-use, so a notice stating that the screen lock will occur after a certain period of time before the screen lock is established is displayed on the screen, and if the operator is still working, the user can cancel the screen lock by moving the keyboard or mouse.

The notification and information unit may notify the scheduled blocking time of the PC screen and guide applications for overtime work in conjunction with a client application installed on the PC at regular time intervals before the end of work.

Meanwhile, the various functions of the working time management system are further explained separately by function as follows.

1. PC-OFF function

- Block PC use on specific days and times (possible to respond to flexible work systems such as flexible work hours and staggered work hours).

- Advance notification before turning off or locking the PC (can be set to 30 minutes/20 minutes/10 minutes, etc.).

- Block PC use by specific departments and individuals.

- Temporary release function to protect data being worked on.

- Set PC reuse time after blocking.

- Personal PC-OFF status and monitoring function (monthly, daily).

- Administrator (department head or team leader) can monitor department member PC-OFF status on the web or tray.

- Provides blocking method options (screen lock, PC-OFF supported).

- Run the watch dog process when the user program is forcefully terminated.

2. Internal system integration work

- Linkage with internal personnel information, approval system, etc. (Personnel information needs to be updated periodically).

- Restrict the use of overtime workers after linking overtime data.

3. Administrator functions

- Function to store and search detailed records of working hours for each user (function to download various PC-OFF statistical data in various file formats).

- Management and approval function for overtime applicants.

- Payment rights can be transferred under certain circumstances.

- Real-time monitoring function for each user to see if the program is running (can check for non-installers).

- Other various inquiry, setting, and management functions.

4. Others

- Providing program distribution and installation manuals to user PCs.

- Provision of troubleshooting details and technical support.

5. Installation

- Run installation >> Check version >> Delete past versions >> Install new version.

6. Delete

- Execute Delete >> Random number key provided when deleting a program (changed by time period) >> After entering the random number key, proceed with deletion.

Next, the detailed configuration of each function of the working time management system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

1. Set usage time

- Weekdays: Block the screen after a specified time (Screen LOCK).

- Holidays: Basic blocking, apply for individual use approval.

2. Work type management

- Linkage of HR information according to work type (flexible work hours, staggered work hours, etc.).

3. Set up overtime

- Free application and approval (data accumulation if PC is not used after approval).

- Setting limits for overtime work [O.T (OverTime)].

- Idle Time setting: Set the time to leave the room due to being away (10 minutes/20 minutes/30 minutes, etc.).

- Temporary use function when using a PC due to emergency or personal circumstances (temporary use is treated as a statistical exception).

- 15 minutes, can be used once/per day, there are no application restrictions.

4. Payment (approval)

- Unblock only PCs approved by the designated approver (a proxy approver can be designated).

5. Screen blocking information

- Notification of scheduled blocking time and guidance on applying for overtime work at 10-minute intervals starting 30 minutes before the end of work.

6. Record inquiry management

- Ability to search employee information and work history.

- Department heads and team leaders have the ability to view the work history of their employees

- The final administrator has the ability to view all employee records.

7. Operations Management Department

- Linkage of work type and flexible work management.

- Overtime application status and history inquiry: inquiry and statistics by day/month/period, department/team/organizational unit.

Figure 1 is a flow chart showing a working time management method according to the applicant's prior art.

Referring to FIG. 1, the manager can input user work information (attendance information) into the manager page through the manager terminal.

Thereafter, the management server may generate work information for each user according to attendance information (work information) including commuting time input by the manager terminal.

Afterwards, when the client application is executed, the management server can use the work information to determine whether work hours are available.

If, as a result of the determination, it is not workable time, the management server can control the use of the PC through Screen Lock of the PC.

On the other hand, if it is not workable hours as a result of the determination, the client application may transmit application information for extended use of the PC (computer) to the management server.

Accordingly, the management server receives the user's application for extended use, searches the user's work information stored in the database according to the application information for extended use of the PC, and determines whether to approve the extension of the PC. .

Thereafter, when the extension approval of the PC is successfully completed, the management server may transmit extension approval data (extension code) to the PC to allow extended use of the PC during the extension approved time.

On the other hand, if the extension approval of the PC is not properly approved, the management server can control the use of the PC through the screen lock of the PC.

Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating a scenario applied to general employees in the applicant's prior art.

Referring to Figure 2, when a general employee sends a notification to the management server before PC shutdown time, the management server performs PC screen control (simultaneous locking of internal network PC/external network PC) outside of working hours/over 52 hours a week. You can shut down your PC by doing this.

In addition, if a general employee requests temporary release from the management server during emergency use during off-hours, the PC can be used for 15 minutes (specified time, number of times), and if the general employee exceeds the number of temporary release uses, an extension code will be sent to the PC manager. You can use the PC after receiving it.

In addition, when a general employee transmits a leave request/overtime request to the business management system (linked with the management server), the business management system commands the PC-OFF system through data linkage to enable PC use during the requested time. It can be done (internal network PC/external network PC).

Figure 3 is a diagram illustrating a scenario applied to a manager in the applicant's prior art.

Referring to Figure 3, the administrator can set working hours, work preparation time, OT (Over Time) time (52 hours), number of temporary releases, temporary release cycles, exception settings, etc. through PC-OFF policy settings.

The administrator can guide the installation of PC-OFF Agent to those who have not installed it by checking the details of those who have not installed it.

Through extension code guidance, administrators can deliver extension cords to emergency users so they can use the PC.

Administrators can check working hours for each user and average working hours for each department by checking working time statistics.

Above, the working time management system and method by the present applicant has been briefly described above. However, the system and method described above relates to a system and method for managing working hours conducted within the company, including working from home, especially due to COVID-19. In the case of working from home, it may be difficult to apply the above systems and methods.

In other words, in the case of working from home, the computer used is not provided by the company but is the personal property, and there is a disadvantage in that working hours cannot be accurately determined.

Accordingly, the present invention provides a system and method for managing working hours of telecommuting in addition to the applicant's prior patent technology described above, while the applicant's prior patent technology is included as part of the present invention. .

Figure 4 is a diagram schematically showing a working time management method according to the present invention.

The present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 4 as follows.

First, the computer used by the worker to work from home, that is, the external computer, is registered (S1). First, install the labor management program provided by the company on the personal computer owned by the worker. At this time, in principle, the labor management program is installed on only one computer, but since there may be cases where telecommuting workers move to another location to work, the program can be installed on one additional computer.

Then, run the program installed on the computer and obtain an ID and password to access the program (S2). At this time, you can receive an ID and password from the company in advance, or use the registered ID and password used by the company.

Then, log in to the labor management program and register the computer (S3). When logging in, you can use your ID and password, but you can also register with your fingerprint (S3') or iris (S3") that you previously registered with the company through a fingerprint or iris scanner.

After logging in to the labor management program, the company's management server registers the computer logged in to the labor management program (S4). The main information to register is: This can be the IP address used for communication, computer hardware information, etc. Additionally, in principle, you register one computer, but you can register one additional computer because you can work in another location with another portable computer such as a laptop. If you log in to the employment management program using a computer other than the registered computer, access to the program will be blocked.

Then, the worker registers the work start time through a mouse click or keyboard button (S5). In other words, for accurate management of working hours, even if the worker logs into the labor management program before regular working hours, accurate working time management is possible by registering the start of work at the regular working start time. At this time, the working time can be set at ±1 minute from the regular working start time, but this can be changed as needed.

Then, when the work ends, the worker registers the work end time and closes the work hours (S6).

Working from home is accomplished through the above procedures.

Meanwhile, various situations can occur during working hours. In particular, various situations can arise in the case of working from home that managers cannot directly manage.

1. Home worker vacancy.

When working from home, workers may leave their work computers for certain reasons. If the company leaves the company's sensitive or important data displayed on the screen, it is marked as away and the screen is locked for a certain period of time according to the applicant's prior art.

However, although a worker expects to leave his or her position for a very short period of time, he or she may unexpectedly leave his or her position for a long period of time. In this case, if the computer is registered at home, no one will see or steal sensitive or important data displayed on the screen even if you leave the computer for a long period of time, but if you work outside using an additionally registered computer such as a laptop, In this case, a third party may unintentionally view information displayed on the screen while leaving the seat.

In this way, in order to prevent information from being exposed to third parties, the management server connected online to the business computer continuously monitors work activities on the computer, such as key strokes, mouse clicks, mouse scrolling, and mouse point movement. The worker's screen is locked when it detects no work activity for a certain period of time, for example, 5 minutes.

Then, when the user returns to his/her seat and wants to lock off the screen, he/she enters a preset password, for example a 4-digit or 5-digit password, or uses a fingerprint reader or iris reader to lock it off. However, with an emphasis on security, the most desirable method is lock-off using a fingerprint or iris scanner.

2. Prevention of undercover work.

Currently, most telecommuters are working faithfully according to the contract they signed with the company, but they may neglect work or work undercover because the company cannot confirm it. Of course, as with online education in elementary, middle, and high schools, companies can use web cameras to check whether workers are working, but this is difficult to implement due to various constraints such as human rights, so currently, workers are completely trusted and work from home is done. This is the situation.

In order to check whether the worker is located at the place promised by the company, for example, at home, the worker's current location information can be compared with the location information of the registered computer using the GPS of the worker's cell phone. However, when using this method, it is difficult to detect if the worker is in a different location with his or her cell phone near the computer.

Likewise, workers may maliciously use acquaintances to log in and log off, and may also periodically imitate work behavior to avoid work. In these cases, detection can be quite difficult.

Accordingly, in the present invention, a message to verify the identity of the worker is periodically sent to the home worker's registered work computer screen to request identity verification. This type of identity verification excludes the use of passwords that can be used by third parties and may require identification through a fingerprint or iris recognition device.

Laptop computers currently sold are basically equipped with a fingerprint recognition device, and in some cases, devices and software for iris recognition are installed. Additionally, in the case of general desktop computers, a fingerprint recognition device or iris recognition device can be installed at the employee's own expense or with support from the company.

Irregular identity verification as described above may be conducted several times a day, and identity verification may be required at the start and end of work.

Through the above procedures, it is possible to detect insincere work performance and deviation from work by telecommuters, which allows the company to more easily and accurately supervise workers.

The remaining work activities performed through the user's computer are performed in the same manner as in the applicant's previous patent application. In other words, the applicant's prior patent application, which focused only on in-house working time management, was merged with the working time management of telecommuters. Therefore, it should be noted that although not specified in this specification, elements of the applicant's prior patent application No. 10-2019-0052420, which can be combined with elements of the present invention, can also be confirmed as rights even when combined with the present invention. .

As described above, although the embodiments have been described with limited examples and drawings, various modifications and variations can be made by those skilled in the art from the above description. For example, the described techniques are performed in a different order than the described method, and/or components of the described system, structure, device, circuit, etc. are combined or combined in a different form than the described method, or other components are used. Alternatively, appropriate results may be achieved even if substituted or substituted by an equivalent.

Therefore, other implementations, other embodiments and equivalents of the claims also fall within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (9)

Includes a management server that interfaces with the administrator terminal and PC,
The management server includes a work information generator that generates work information for each user based on attendance information including commuting time input by the administrator terminal; and
An in-house work unit that includes a PC management unit that uses the work information to determine whether work hours are available, and, if it is not workable hours as a result of the determination, controls the use of the PC through the screen lock of the PC. In the method of managing working hours of workers by work type, which is performed by the management server of the time management system, for managing the working hours of teleworkers,
If an application for working from home is installed on an external computer, obtaining an ID and password through the application;
registering an external computer logged in with the application as a computer used by a worker;
When the start of work is input through the application, registering the start time of work; and
When the end of work is entered through the application, the step is to register the end time of work,
The information on the computer used by the worker includes the IP address and computer hardware information used by the external computer for communication,
The computer used by the worker is characterized in that registration is limited to two computers,
The process of logging in with the application is characterized in that it is performed through one or more selected among ID and password, fingerprint recognition through a fingerprint reader, and iris recognition through an iris recognition device,
The management server continuously monitors the external computer's work actions, including keystrokes, mouse clicks, mouse scrolls, and mouse points, and if no work actions are detected for a certain period of time, to protect the information displayed on the screen. , Characterized by processing the screen lock of the external computer,
The management server is characterized by irregularly requesting identification of workers through the screen of the external computer,
The identity of the worker is characterized in that it is performed through fingerprint recognition through a fingerprint reader or iris recognition through an iris recognition device,
If it is not possible to work as a result of the determination, the PC management unit receives the user's application for extended use, creates application information for extended use of the PC, and stores the user's work information in the database according to the application information. is searched to determine whether the PC's extension has been approved, and if the PC's extension has been approved normally, extension approval data indicating that the PC's extension has been approved normally has been transmitted to the PC to Characterized by allowing extended use,
The management server controls a message indicating that screen locking will occur on the screen for a predetermined period of time before screen locking occurs, and, when a user is present, processes the screen locking process to prevent the screen locking from occurring through the user's keyboard or mouse actions. How to manage workers’ working hours by type of work.
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