DE102014002378A1 - Storage communication system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a memory communication system for storing and / or controlling and / or retrieving at least one data content stored or to be stored on at least one cloud memory, wherein the data content at least partially comprises provider information, wherein the memory communication system comprises at least one portable, passive activation element for activating access to the data content and / or at least one data memory of the cloud memory via at least one user interface, and wherein via the user interface, the data contents are retrievable.

Description

The present invention relates to a memory communication system for storing and / or controlling and / or retrieving at least one data content stored or to be stored on at least one cloud memory as well as a corresponding method for operating a memory communication system according to the respective preambles of claims 1 and 9.

Such memory communication systems, in particular comprising at least one cloud memory, are already well known in the prior art. These cloud storages stand for a storage and a central summary of all possible cloud services. These can be data services, transactions, document processing, database applications, e-mail services, or security tasks. The user can use the central services at any time, for example from any location.

In general, cloud computing distinguishes between different categories of "clouds". On the one hand, a "public cloud" is to be named, which so-called public cloud services are offered by various service providers as "Anything-as-a-service (Xaas)". Enterprise-specific applications include the private clouds, where corporate data and services can be managed with greater security. In hybrid constellations, the hybrid clouds, the cloud services of both clouds can be combined with each other, and in hybrid clouds, the hybrid clouds, companies and organizations, for example, join together to form the community clouds from their private clouds.

The approach to cloud computing includes not only the hardware with its servers and storage networks provided to one or more providers and used by many users, but also the software applications that the user executes not only themselves but also from a service Provider.

In particular, in the following, the term "cloud" refers to a "private cloud" which only allows limited access to a predefinable user community.

However, cloud systems of this kind are often not only expensive in order to book certain memory contents or to be able to extend a memory subscription, but verification in such a private cloud can sometimes be very expensive. Often, the user must be time-consuming verified for person identification in a complex manner, for example, a copy of the identity card.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a memory communication system by means of which a particularly cost-effective manner and surprisingly easy access and activation to a cloud memory allows and is controllable.

This object is solved by the subject-matter of valid claim 1. Advantageous embodiments are described in the subclaims.

In order to specify a storage communication system for storing and / or controlling and / or retrieving at least one data content stored or to be stored on at least one cloud storage, which is both cost-effective, in particular free of charge, and verification measures for an access authorization to the cloud storage Among other things, the present invention makes use of the idea to make possible at least one portable, passive activation element for activating access to the data content and / or at least one data memory of the cloud memory via at least one user interface, via the user interface the Data contents are retrievable.

In this case, "portable" means that the activation element is intended, in particular, to be used on a mobile basis, that is to say as "mobile". H. that the activation element is also provided by the operator and adapted to not be static, for example, to be installed at a fixed workstation, but in contrast, for example, can be carried around.

In this context, "passive" means that the activation element per se is not able to establish a connection to the data memory of the cloud memory by itself. In other words, a connection to the cloud storage is solely through the combination of the activation element and the user interface, which in this case assumes the active part, can be produced. In particular, the user interface may be a mobile phone (English: smartphone), a tablet PC or a notebook and a personal computer.

"Provider information" is information of the provider and / or the operator of the cloud storage of the data content stored on the cloud storage. In particular, the provider information may be content of a technical nature, such as the memory usage of the cloud memory or other technical variables of the entire memory communication system.

Additionally or alternatively, the provider information may also include information about the respective providers themselves, for example in the form of advertising messages or a company branding.

In this respect, by means of the hereby claimed portable, passive activation element in connection with the here claimed operator interface in a particularly simple and cost-effective manner an activation, d. H. Making available a data content of a cloud storage. In other words, the memory communication system described here eliminates the disadvantages that sometimes occur in the prior art, according to which the access to the cloud memory is not only cost-intensive, but is also elaborately configured with regard to the activation measures.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the memory communication system is used to store and / or control and / or retrieve at least one data content stored or to be stored on at least one cloud memory, wherein the data content at least partially includes provider information. In particular, the memory communication system may comprise this data content. In this case, the memory communication system further comprises at least one portable, passive activation element for activating access to the data content and / or at least one data memory of the cloud memory via at least one user interface, and wherein the data contents can be retrieved via the user interface.

According to at least one embodiment, the activation of the access to the data content and / or at least one data store of the cloud memory can be predetermined in time and limited in time. In other words, in a simple manner, the time and the useful life of the cloud storage can be controlled by the provider via the portable, passive activation element and can also be controlled, for example. This also prevents a technically undesirable memory overload, since only a predeterminable number of portable, passive activation elements of a large number of users is available. In other words, a number as well as a user frequency can be set temporally predefinable via the portable passive activation element and its number.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the activation element comprises at least one activation code and / or at least one activation chip, which is set up and provided for establishing and / or enabling an internet-capable connection via the user interface to the cloud memory. It is conceivable that the connection is made via an access device of the user interface to the cloud storage. The access device can be a part of the user interface or be formed separately from this. In particular, the activation code can be a number and / or letter sequence and / or a barcode which can be read in by the user interface and / or entered manually into the user interface by the operator, for example. It is conceivable in this context that after entering the activation code in the operator interface, starting from the user interface, this sends a release request to the cloud storage, wherein the activation code is stored in the cloud storage. If the activation code entered in the user interface and the activation code already stored in the cloud storage match, the cloud storage enables access between the user interface and the data content stored in the cloud storage.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the activation chip is embodied in the form of an RFID chip and / or in the form of an NFC chip. If the activation element comprises the activation chip, in particular a passive activation chip, it is conceivable that this chip is embodied in the form of an RFID chip and / or in the form of an NFC chip. It is conceivable that the activation element is guided past a detector of the user interface. In this case, the detector may be a chip and / or code scanner which, for example, reads in an activation code stored on the activation chip. Such an embodiment of the activation element in the form of the activation chip can therefore replace, for example, a manual input of an activation code in the operator interface, resulting in assures a significant time advantage in terms of time to activation and access to the cloud storage.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the portable passive activation element is configured and provided for uploading data content to the cloud storage. The upload (uploading, uploading or uploading) in computer science refers to a data flow from the local computer or a local storage medium to a remote computer. The data flow in the other direction is called download or download. As part of sending data over the Internet, the process is also referred to as upstream (from English upstream). In other words, by means of uploading, for example, data contents from a third party can be uploaded into the cloud memory of another person for whom the cloud memory was or could actually be released for downloading by means of the activation code.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the portable, passive activation element comprises at least one upload code (also "upload key") and / or at least one upload chip, which is set up and provided for establishing an internet-capable connection via the operator interface to the cloud memory and / or enabling data to be uploaded to the cloud storage via such connection made to the cloud storage. Preferably, by means of the upload code, third parties can only upload data into the cloud memory but can not delete and / or download data from the cloud memory. In this respect, it is ensured that third parties can not delete and / or move data from the cloud storage. The actual user and owner of the activation code (and thus the actual user of the cloud storage) can therefore be sure that only additional data will be deposited without suffering any other data loss.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the upload code is implemented in the form of a QR code. The QR code (English Quick Response, as a brand term "QR Code") is a two-dimensional code, graphic image code. Further developments are the "Micro-QR-Code", the "Secure-QR-Code" (SQRC) and the "iQR-Code". The code contains the version information and the data format used. The data part contains the coded data in redundant form. For field limitation, the QR code contains a specific pattern in only three of its corners. About the missing pattern in the fourth corner, the reader recognizes the orientation. As the code size increases, more patterns are added to make the alignment of the code more visible. Between the three main position markers is a line of a series of strictly alternating bits, over which the matrix defines itself.

In other words, the upload key "UL-Key" allows the neutral uploading of content to the "Cloudbox to Go" of a third party. Providing and transferring files is much easier and the cloud storage can be used like a USB stick that you always have with you. Just go to Cloudbox to Go website or app, enter the unique UL key and you can upload data to the business partner or friend's cloud storage.

The UL key can thus be on a carrier medium z. B. on a plastic or business card.

Thus, images from a smartphone via UL key and using Cloudbox to Go App can be immediately transferred to your friend's smartphone or tablet.

According to at least one embodiment, the upload code is printed on the activation element. This allows a very cost-effective production of the activation element.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the activation element comprises both at least one upload code and at least one activation code. In this respect, with one and the same card both the own "cloud box" in the cloud storage can be used to upload and download data so also the upload code "cloud box" in the cloud storage of another third user data in the Cloud box to be loaded.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the activation element is configured in the form of a plastic card or a stylus, wherein the at least one activation code and / or activation chip is arranged and fastened on at least one outer surface of the plastic card or the stylus. In this respect, the activation element can be designed in the form of a (daily) utility object. If the activation element is embodied, for example, in the form of a plastic card, it can be stowed particularly easily in a handbag or purse.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, after activation of the access to the data content and / or at least one data memory of the cloud memory, at least two user interfaces can be logged into the same access, wherein the two user interfaces simultaneously or time-shifted access to the data content and / or at least one data memory of the Have cloud storage. The logged-in users can exchange or download data with each other. It is also conceivable that by means of one and the same activation element, for example according to the category of the activation code, a predeterminable number of users can use the access to the cloud memory activated and enabled by the activation element, for example at the same time.

For example, a first type of activation codes or a first type of activation element may be such an activation element, which, for example, allows a data and / or storage volume within the cloud memory of up to 2 GB to 5 users per activation card for a period of 1 month. In this respect, the term "type" refers to the size of the unlocked and total user space.

An overview of only exemplary and exemplified combinations of activation elements of various types is set forth in Tables 1 and 2 shown by way of example.

It is therefore conceivable, as shown in Tables 1 and 2, an activation element with the name "activation element 2 GB" and activation element of the type "activation element 5 GB". Activation element, 2 GB 6 users per card 2 GB 1 month duration 6 users per card 2 GB 3 months duration 6 users per card 2 GB 6 months duration 6 users per card 2 GB 12 months duration Table 1 activation element, 5 GB 6 users per card 6 GB 1 month duration 6 users per card 6 GB 3 months duration 6 users per card 6 GB 6 months duration 6 users per card 6 GB 12 months duration Table 2

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the data contents and / or at least one data memory can be transported between at least two operator interfaces via a communication network. In this respect, it can advantageously be achieved that not only the two operator interfaces are connected to the cloud memory via a communication network, but additionally the individual operator interfaces are also in communication with one another. In this respect, a very particularly variable and particularly well matched memory communication system is provided.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the cloud storage includes an operational subsystem and a data evaluation subsystem, wherein the operational data system holds data stored, and wherein the data evaluation subsystem stores transaction (single) data stored. In particular, the operational subsystem may provide operational data in the form of databases or other data content, but not detailed transaction (single) data. On the other hand, the data evaluation subsystem keeps the detailed transaction (single) data, such as access data and information about the user, stored, for example, in encrypted form. In this context, "transaction" also describes properties (bit number, data volume) of a transmission and / or storage of a data volume in the database and thus on the cloud memory.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the memory communication system comprises at least one web page display element which is in Internet communication with the cloud memory, wherein the provider information, for example advertising contents of the provider, can be queried and displayed continuously or in time-definable time intervals via the web page display element. The web page display element may be a web-enabled program that can be played on a computer and / or downloaded to a computer and / or at least displayable. In addition, the web page display element may include such a computer on which such a program is playable. This program can then be executed and / or operated in the manner of the programming languages and / or display languages HTML / JS / CSS or Windows. In this respect, the most homogenous provider-dependent look-and-feel is possible.

In addition, a method for operating a storage communication medium for storing and / or controlling and / or retrieving at least one data content stored and to be stored on at least one cloud storage is specified. In particular, the storage communication system may be such a storage communication system as described in one or more of the above-mentioned embodiments. That is, the features disclosed for the memory communication system described above are also disclosed for the method described herein, and vice versa.

In accordance with at least one embodiment, the method for operating a memory communication system comprises at least one portable, passive activation element for activating access to data content and / or at least one datastore of the cloud memory via at least one user interface, and wherein the data contents are retrieved via the user interface.

Here, the method has the same advantageous embodiments and advantages as in connection with the memory communication system described above.

In the following, the memory communication system described here as well as the method described here will be explained in more detail with reference to an exemplary embodiment and the associated figures.

The 1 shows in a schematic view an embodiment of a memory communication system described herein, which is operated with an embodiment of a method described herein.

The 2 shows a schematic view of another embodiment of an activation element described here.

In the embodiments and the figure, the same or equivalent components are each provided with the same reference numerals. The illustrated elements are not to be considered as true to scale, but individual elements may be exaggerated to better understand.

In the 1 is a schematic plan view of a memory communication system described herein 100 for storing, controlling and retrieving at least one on at least one cloud storage 1 stored or to be stored data content shown, wherein the data content at least partially includes provider information. It is from the 1 recognizable that the memory communication system 100 also a portable, passive activation element 2 for activating access to the data content and / or at least one datastore of the cloud memory 1 via at least one operator interface 3 having. In particular, it should be stated that via the user interface 3 the data contents are callable. In the present case, the user interface is a smartphone. However, any other form of Internet-enabled communication operator interfaces, for example in the form of personal computers or notebooks, is also conceivable.

It should be noted in particular that the activation of the access to the data content and / or at least one data store of the cloud memory 1 is temporally predetermined and limited in time. In this respect, by means of the activation element described here 2 the data content of the cloud storage 1 over a predefinable time period for the respective user or the corresponding user community of the activation element 2 unlocked and are therefore available only for a limited time.

To unlock and access the data content to the cloud storage 1 includes the activation element 2 an activation code 21 , which in the present case in the form of a letter and / or number sequence on the activation element 2 that in the example of the 1 a plastic card is printed on it.

In particular, it may be in the activation element 2 to act as a give-away at promotional events or other conferences of the provider. For this purpose - to increase an advertising effect - on outer surfaces of the activation element 2 that is applied on external surfaces of the plastic card additional advertising content of the provider, for example, be printed.

After a user of the activation element 2 the activation code into the user interface 3 for example, or from the operator interface 3 is read by a backup mechanism, in particular by an encrypted communication and decoding system, the data contents and the data memory of each of the activation code 21 unique, preferably one-to-one, associated data store on the cloud storage 1 unlocked and is available for a predetermined period at least one user, but preferably a predeterminable plurality of users, over a predeterminable period available.

In addition, the over the activation code can be advantageous 21 unlocked user data content on the cloud storage 1 play and save on this or download from this data content. It is also conceivable that via the cloud storage 1 that of the Aktivvierungselement 2 enabled users also over a communication network not only with the cloud storage 1 but also communicate with each other, for example, indirectly via a communication server with each other.

To identify the provider information and for a provider branding and in particular very easy access to the cloud storage 1 to receive the memory communication system includes 100 In addition, at least one website display element 4 which is in internet communication with the cloud storage 1 stands and from the server interface 3 is included or at least with this in Internet communication.

Where is the site display element 4 to be able and configured for this, provider information, in particular, for example, a Werbeheadlinemechanik, for example, a log-in mask for logging in and entering the activation code 21 into the operator interface 2 graphically. In this respect, the respective user comes while using the website display element 4 and, in particular, while using the data store of the cloud storage 1 constantly in contact with information of the provider.

The 2 shows a schematic view of another embodiment of an activation element described here 2 , In particular, as well as in the embodiment of 1 the activation element 2 for uploading data content to the cloud storage 1 furnished and provided. In other words, by means of uploading, for example, data contents from a third party can be uploaded into the cloud memory of another person for whom the cloud memory was or is actually enabled for download by means of the activation code.

In particular, the activation element comprises 2 at least one upload code 22 (Also "upload key") and / or at least one upload chip, which is set up and provided for this purpose is an internet-capable connection via the user interface 2 to the cloud storage 1 to create and / or unlock, with such to the cloud storage 1 Established connection data content from a third party in the cloud storage 1 are uploadable. Preferably, by means of the upload code 22 Third only data in the cloud storage 1 but do not upload data from the cloud storage 1 delete and / or download. Insofar it is ensured that third parties do not collect data from the cloud storage 1 delete and / or move. The actual user and owner of the activation code 21 (and thus the actual user of the cloud storage 1 ) can therefore be sure that only additional data will be deposited by the third party without suffering any other data loss. An example is the upload code 22 executed in the form of a QR code. However, there are other forms and configurations of the upload code 22 conceivable.

It is conceivable that the upload code 22 has the following basic structure.

"Number and / or letter combination" @ "Manufacturer and / or manufacturer name of the activation element".

The number and / or letter combination is used for the unique, preferably unambiguous, identification of the third party which in the cloud storage 1 merely wants to upload data, wherein after the "@" - sign of the issuer and / or manufacturer name of the activation element 2 follows.

In other words, the upload key "UL-Key" allows the neutral uploading of content to the "Cloudbox to Go" of a third party. Providing and transferring files is much easier and the cloud storage can be used like a USB stick that you always have with you. Just go to Cloudbox to Go website or app, enter the unique UL key and you can upload data to the business partner or friend's cloud storage.

Thus, images from a smartphone via UL key and using Cloudbox to Go App can be immediately transferred to your friend's smartphone or tablet.

The invention is not limited by the description with reference to the embodiment. Rather, the invention includes any novel feature as well as any combination of features, including in particular any combination of features in the claims, even if this feature or combination itself is not explicitly stated in the claims or in the embodiments.

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Claims (15)

Memory communication system ( 100 ) for storing and / or controlling and / or retrieving at least one on at least one cloud storage ( 1 ) stored or to be stored data content, wherein the data content at least partially includes provider information, characterized by at least one portable, passive activation element ( 2 ) for activating access to the data content and / or at least one datastore of the cloud memory ( 1 ) via at least one user interface ( 3 ), and via the user interface ( 3 ) the data contents are retrievable. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the activation of access to the data content and / or at least one data memory of the cloud memory is temporally predetermined and limited in time. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the activation element ( 2 ) comprises at least one activation code and / or at least one activation chip, which is set up and provided for this purpose is an internet-capable connection via the operator interface to the cloud memory ( 1 ) and / or unlock. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the activation element ( 2 ) is configured in the form of a plastic card or a stylus, wherein the at least one activation code and / or activation chip is arranged and fixed on at least one outer surface of the plastic card or the stylus. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the activation chip is designed in the form of an RFID chip and / or in the form of an NFC chip. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the portable passive activation element ( 2 ) is set up and provided for uploading data content to the cloud storage. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the portable passive activation element ( 2 ) comprises at least one upload code and / or at least one upload chip which is set up and provided for this purpose is an internet-capable connection via the operator interface to the cloud memory ( 1 ) and / or unlock it, with one to the cloud memory ( 1 ) connection data content to the cloud storage ( 1 ) are uploadable. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the upload code is executed in the form of a QR code. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the upload code to the activation element ( 2 ) is printed. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the activation element ( 2 ) comprises both at least one upload code and at least one activation code. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to at least one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that after activation of the access to the data content and / or at least one data memory of the cloud memory ( 1 ) at least two operator interfaces in the same access selectable, the two operator interfaces have access to the data content and / or at least one data memory of the cloud memory at the same time or with a time delay. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that via a communication network, the data contents and / or at least one data memory of the cloud memory ( 1 ) between at least two operator interfaces ( 3 ) are transportable. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cloud memory ( 1 ) comprises an operational subsystem and a data evaluation subsystem, the operational subsystem storing operational data, and wherein the data evaluation subsystem stores transaction (single) data stored. Memory communication system ( 100 ) according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one web page display element ( 4 ), which in Internet communication with the cloud storage ( 1 ) and from the operator interface ( 3 ), or is at least in Internet communication with the latter, via the web page display element ( 4 ) the provider information can be queried and displayed continuously or in time-definable time intervals. Method for operating a memory communication system ( 100 ) for storing and / or controlling and / or retrieving at least one on at least one cloud storage ( 1 ) stored or to be stored data content, wherein the data content at least partially includes provider information, characterized by at least one portable, passive activation element ( 2 ) for activating access to data contents and / or at least one datastore of the cloud memory ( 1 ) via at least one user interface ( 2 ), and via the user interface ( 2 ) the data contents are retrieved.

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