JP2003076763A - Method, system and program for storage of electronic data - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method, a system and a program for storage of electronic data billing a storage fee of electronic data according to a data capacity and a storage period and having choices for the storage of the electronic data for the electronic data overdue the storage period. SOLUTION: In the method in which a data storage device 4 connected to a communication line 2 performs a temporary storage service for the electronic data from a user terminal 3 connected to the communication line 2, the storage fee corresponding the data capacity and the storage period of stored electronic data is performed billing processing and the electronic data overdue the storage period is recorded on a recording medium to transmit to a user.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an electronic data storage method, an electronic data storage system and an electronic data storage program using a communication line such as the Internet,
In particular, the present invention relates to an electronic data storage method, an electronic data storage system, and an electronic data storage program for temporarily storing electronic data of a user and recording electronic data whose storage period has expired in a recording medium and sending it to the user.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various technologies utilizing communication lines such as the Internet have been proposed and put into practical use. One of them is a technique in which a user of a terminal connected to a communication line uses another communication server to store electronic data stored in the terminal by using the communication line.

In this specification, "electronic data"
The term “numerical value”, “text”, “image”, “moving picture”, “program”, and the like means ID (Identifier
onNumber), a password, and the like, which are necessary for data retrieval.

As a technique for storing electronic data using the above-mentioned communication line, for example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-11336, a user of a terminal computer connected to a computer network can certainly and easily perform file management. A technology of a file management system including an electronic warehouse, an electronic library, and a file collection vehicle that enables the above is disclosed. This technology is a technology that allows files that are rarely used to be stored in an electronic warehouse to efficiently back up the files.

Further, among the technologies for storing electronic data using a communication line, there are technologies that have been put into practical use, and services using this technology are available in multiple locations depending on the storage location and storage cost of electronic data. There are different types. For example, in a file server that is secured on the network in advance, that is, in a file server that has a rental contract in advance, a paid service for storing electronic data and a recording space for HP (home page) of the contracted provider, There are free services for storing electronic data and free services for storing electronic data in the HP recording space of sites that provide free HP services.

By the way, a computer OS (Operating System)
If you do not have an external storage device with a large storage capacity or a storage space available on the network when you reinstall or reconfigure the It was inefficient and sometimes inconvenient. In such a case, there is a method of purchasing a large-capacity external storage device, but generally, if electronic data is temporarily stored on the network, the cost of purchasing the external storage device is not required, so it is economical. Is excellent.

Further, when the electronic data is transferred from the first computer storing a large amount of electronic data to the second computer, if there is no large-capacity external storage medium for taking out the electronic data, for example, a large number of floppy disks are used. It was necessary to move electronic data using a (registered trademark) disk, which was very inefficient and sometimes felt inconvenient.

[0008]

However, the technique of the file management system including the above-mentioned electronic library has a problem that the file management system becomes a large-scale system and the storage cost of electronic data becomes high.

In addition, a paid service for storing electronic data in a file server to which a rental contract has been made beforehand is such that the electronic data is temporarily saved for an extremely short time, for example, several hours to several days. A user who wants to store the information generally has a problem that the procedure such as contract is complicated and cannot be stored easily and at a low storage cost.

Further, among the users who request storage of electronic data, for example, a personal computer (appropriately,
It is abbreviated as PC. ), There is a user who requests the storage of the electronic data stored in the PC, and for such a user, the reconstruction of the PC cannot be completed within the storage period of the electronic data, Even if the storage period of electronic data has passed, it is difficult to erase the electronic data requested for storage. Therefore, there is a problem that even electronic data that has passed the storage period cannot be erased.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, in which electronic data is temporarily stored on a network by a simple method, and the storage fee of the electronic data depends on the data capacity and the storage period. It is an object of the present invention to provide an electronic data storage method, an electronic data system, and an electronic data storage program, which have a choice of electronic data storage for electronic data that has been charged based on the original storage period.

As a technique related to the above problem, for example, in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-29830, an information storage management server includes an information providing client, an information reference client, and an information storage management server connected to a network. Information from the information providing client is converted and stored, and in response to the information reference request from the information reference client, if the reference is permitted by referring to the security table, the information is converted and sent, and the information reference fee is charged. A technique of a data management system for storing in a storage is disclosed.

According to this technique, the information from the information provider is safely maintained and managed by depositing the information from the information provider to a specific collection place via the network, and the user who wants to refer to the information uses the information as necessary. Although the information provider and the owner of the information storage management server can receive the price of the information reference from the user, they cannot solve the above problem.

[0014]

In order to achieve this object, the electronic data storage method according to claim 1 of the present invention is such that a user who desires temporary storage of electronic data is from a user terminal via a communication line. Accessing the data storage device for performing the temporary storage service of the electronic data and confirming the contents of the data storage service, and the user transmitting the electronic data desired to be stored to the data storage device. And the data storage device receives the electronic data, calculates a data capacity of the received electronic data, and transmits a storage charge according to the calculated data capacity and storage period to the user terminal, If the user
Confirming the storage fee, transmitting a desired storage period to the data storage device, and requesting storage of the electronic data, and the data storage device receiving the desired storage period and storing the electronic data. Determining a data ID and a password for extracting the electronic data and transmitting the password to the user terminal, and transmitting the data ID and the password to the data storage device within the storage period desired by the user. The data storage device receives the data ID and password, determines whether to permit the retrieval of the electronic data, and transmits the determination result to the user terminal, and permits the retrieval of the electronic data. The data storage device that determines that the electronic data stored in the data storage device transmits the electronic data to the user terminal. Confirming that the electronic data may be deleted, the user receives the electronic data, determines whether to delete the stored electronic data, and sends the determination to the data storage device. The data storage device receives the determination, determines whether the stored electronic data can be erased or not, and the data storage device determines that the electronic data can be erased. However, there is a step of erasing the stored electronic data and charging a storage fee according to the data capacity of the electronic data and the storage period.

In this way, the electronic data can be temporarily stored on the network by a simple method, and the storage fee of the electronic data is charged based on the data capacity and the storage period, so that the electronic data can be stored at a low cost. Can be stored.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the electronic data storage method according to the first aspect, the user is
When the data storage device does not send the decision to delete the stored electronic data to the data storage device even after the desired storage period has elapsed, the data storage device notifies the user terminal that the storage period has expired. A step of transmitting a delivery fee for recording and delivering the stored electronic data in a recording medium, and the user confirming the delivery fee,
The method comprises the steps of making a request for sending the electronic data, and recording the electronic data stored in the recording medium by the data storage device and transmitting the electronic data, and charging the delivery fee.

With this configuration, even if the electronic data has passed the storage period, the electronic data required by the user can be sent to the user, so that the electronic data can be protected from a situation such as deletion of the electronic data.

Further, in the electronic data storage method according to the third aspect of the present invention, in order to reconstruct the computer, a user who desires temporary storage of the electronic data stored in the computer connects the communication line from the user terminal. Via the data storage device for performing a temporary storage service of the electronic data via the user, and confirming the contents of the data storage service, and the user sends the electronic data desired to be stored to the data storage device. And the data storage device receives the electronic data, calculates a data capacity of the received electronic data, transmits a storage charge according to the calculated data capacity and storage period, and further, the computer And transmitting a storage period application screen having an option to store until the completion of rebuilding to the user terminal, The step in which the user confirms the contents of the storage period application screen and desires a storage request to be stored until the completion of computer reconstruction, and the user sets the maximum storage period of the electronic data and the maximum storage period. And the data storage device stores the storage fee according to the capacity of the electronic data and the maximum storage period, and the transmission fee and the data of the electronic data when the maximum storage period elapses. Transmitting the contents of the storage service to the user and urging the user to confirm whether or not to make a storage request; and making a storage request for the user to store until the completion of reconstruction of the computer When the data storage device receives the storage request, the data storage device determines a data ID of the electronic data and a password for extracting the electronic data, User's terminal, and the data storage device records the stored electronic data in a recording medium and stores the electronic data when the user does not contact the user even after the maximum storage period has elapsed. And the step of billing the delivery fee.

In this way, even if the user who has requested the storage of the electronic data stored in the computer to rebuild the computer cannot rebuild the computer within the maximum storage period of the electronic data, The stored electronic data can be reliably stored as the electronic data stored in the storage medium.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic data storage system, a communication line, a user terminal connected to the communication line, electronic data connected to the communication line and transmitted from the user terminal. An electronic data storage system comprising: a data storage device for storing data, wherein the data storage device includes a charging processing unit that performs a charging process based on a data capacity of the electronic data to be stored and a storage period. There is.

As described above, the present invention is also effective as an electronic data storage system, and charges the storage fee of electronic data based on the data capacity and the storage period, so that the electronic data can be stored at a low cost. it can.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the electronic data storage system according to the fourth aspect, the data storage device has a user ID of a user who has made a storage request, a data ID of the electronic data to be stored, An electronic data management unit for managing data capacity and storage period, and the user I
D, a password for taking out the stored electronic data and a user management unit for managing a storage place of the electronic data are provided.

In this way, electronic data management and user management can be performed efficiently.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the electronic data storage system according to the fourth or fifth aspect, the data storage device comprises a recording device for writing on a portable recording medium.

In this way, the stored electronic data can be sent to the user without using the communication line.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, there is provided an electronic data storage program for accessing a data storage device for temporarily storing electronic data from a user terminal connected to the communication line via the communication line. On the other hand, a procedure for transmitting the contents of the data storage service to the user terminal, receiving the electronic data transmitted from the user who has confirmed the contents of the data storage service, and calculating the data capacity of the received electronic data. , A procedure for transmitting a storage charge according to the calculated data capacity and storage period to the user terminal, and for receiving a data ID of the electronic data and the electronic data when receiving a storage request for the electronic data from the user Procedure for determining the password of the user and transmitting it to the user terminal, within the period requested for storage, the data ID from the user And a password, and a procedure for determining whether or not to permit the user to retrieve the electronic data; the data stored and transmitted when the electronic data is determined to be permitted. A procedure for confirming whether to delete the electronic data, receiving a message from the user to delete the electronic data, deleting the stored electronic data, It is configured to execute a procedure for charging a storage fee according to the storage fee.

As described above, the present invention is effective as an electronic data storage program, electronic data can be temporarily stored on a network by a simple method, and the storage fee of electronic data can be stored in the data capacity and storage period. Since it is charged based on this, electronic data can be stored at a low cost.

According to the invention of claim 8, in the electronic data storage program according to claim 7, the electronic data stored is deleted even after the storage period requested by the user. Is not sent to the data storage device, the electronic data stored in the data storage device is recorded on a recording medium and sent to the user, and a delivery fee for sending the electronic data is charged. It is configured to execute the procedure.

In this way, the electronic data whose storage period has expired can be sent to the user, so that the stored electronic data can be reliably returned to the user.

[0030]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an embodiment of an electronic data storage system that realizes an electronic data storage method of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Electronic Data Storage System] FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining the basic configuration of the embodiment of the electronic data storage system according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, an electronic data storage system 1 stores a communication line 2 such as the Internet, a user terminal 3 connected to the communication line 2, and electronic data connected to the communication line 2 and transmitted from the user terminal 3. A data storage device 4 for
It has a basic configuration with.

Here, the user terminal 3 is a terminal used by a user who desires to store electronic data on the communication line 2, and refers to a data terminal such as an Internet terminal, or a fixed terminal. It is not limited, and may be, for example, a mobile terminal that performs wireless communication. A personal computer is usually used as the user terminal 3, and the type of the computer is not particularly limited, and any type such as a desktop type, a notebook type, and a palmtop type can be used. Good. Further, the user terminal 3 has only to have a data communication function and does not necessarily have to have a high processing capability.

The data storage device 4, as shown in FIG.
A transmission / reception device 41 connected to the communication line 2 for transmitting / receiving electronic data, a control unit 42 for controlling each function of the data storage device 4, a storage device 43 for storing electronic data, and a charging process for a storage fee. To perform a billing processing unit 44, a user ID of a user who has made a storage request, a data ID of electronic data to be stored, an electronic data management unit 45 that manages a data capacity and a storage period, and a user ID and to retrieve stored electronic data. The user management unit 46 that manages the password and the storage location of the electronic data, and the recording device 47 that writes the electronic data in a portable recording medium are generally provided. It is composed of a processing device.

Here, the transmission / reception device 41 is a device for transmitting and receiving electronic data, and executes a transmission control procedure so that the electronic data will not be lost or erroneous during communication.

The control unit 42 is connected to the transmission / reception device 41, the storage device 43, the billing processing unit 44, the electronic data management unit 45, the user management unit 46, and the recording device 47, and controls these.

The storage device 43 is a device for storing the electronic data requested to be stored, and is usually a RAM (random access memory) or a hard disk.

The billing processing unit 44 is configured to perform billing processing based on the data capacity and storage period of electronic data to be stored, and thus charges the storage fee of electronic data based on the data volume and storage period. Therefore, electronic data can be stored at low cost. That is,
Since the charging process is performed based on the capacity and the storage period of the electronic data actually stored by the user, the storage fee can be reduced.

The electronic data management unit 45 manages the data capacity and storage period of electronic data by inputting predetermined data into the electronic data management table shown in FIG.
Specifically, the electronic data management unit 45 inputs the user ID, the data ID, the data capacity, and the storage period from the control unit 42 and manages them on the electronic data management table, as in the example shown in FIG. .

The user management unit 46 manages the user ID, the password for taking out the stored electronic data, and the storage place of the electronic data by inputting predetermined data in the user management table shown in FIG. Specifically, the user management unit 46 inputs the user ID, the password, and the pointer of the electronic data management table from the control unit 42 as shown in the example of FIG.

As described above, by separately providing the electronic data management unit 45 and the user management unit 46, it is possible to efficiently manage electronic data and users.

The recording device 47 is used, for example, when the user desires to record electronic data whose storage period has expired on a recording medium and send it, for example, a CD-R or a CD-RW.
A recording device for writing electronic data in a portable recording medium such as. By using this recording device 47, the stored electronic data can be sent to the user without using the communication line 2, and for example, the communication line 2 can be used without reconstructing the PC. The stored electronic data can be returned to users who cannot.

As described above, according to the electronic data storage system of this embodiment, the electronic data storage fee is charged based on the data capacity and the storage period, so that the electronic data can be stored at a low cost. Moreover, since the stored electronic data is stored in the storage medium and returned to the user with respect to the electronic data whose storage period has expired, the electronic data can be reliably stored.

[Electronic Data Storage Method] Next, an electronic data storage method using the electronic data storage system configured as described above will be described with reference to the drawings. Figure 5
FIG. 2 is a schematic flow chart diagram for explaining an embodiment of an electronic data storage method according to the present invention.

In the figure, a user who desires temporary storage of electronic data is a data storage device connected to the communication line 2 for providing temporary storage service of electronic data from a user terminal 3 connected to the communication line 2. The home page of No. 4 is accessed to confirm the contents of the data storage service posted on the home page (step S1). In this way, the user can confirm the content of the data storage service, such as the type of electronic data that can be stored and the storage fee payment method.

Next, the user sends the electronic data desired to be stored to the data storage device 4 (step S2).
In this way, by transmitting the electronic data, the data storage device 4 can calculate the capacity of the electronic data and confirm that the electronic data can be normally received from the user terminal 3.

Next, the data storage device 4 receives the electronic data, calculates the data capacity of the received electronic data, and transmits the storage charge corresponding to the calculated data capacity and the storage period to the user terminal 3 (step S3), followed by the user
Confirm the storage fee, send the desired storage period to the data storage device 4, and request storage of electronic data (step S
4). In this way, the user can make a storage request after confirming the storage charge in advance.

Next, the data storage device 4 receives the desired storage period, determines the data ID of the electronic data and the password for extracting the electronic data, and sends it to the user terminal 3 (step S5). Here, the data storage device 4 is
The control unit 42 determines the user ID, the data ID and the password, and transmits the data ID and the password to the user terminal. In addition, although the e-mail address of the user terminal 3 is normally automatically selected as the user ID, a method in which the control unit 42 assigns a number may be used.

Next, the control unit 42 controls the user ID, the data ID, the data capacity, and the storage period by the electronic data management unit 45.
Then, the electronic data management unit 45 writes the user ID, the data ID, the data capacity, and the storage period to the empty pointer designated in the order of the electronic data management table, and the written pointer to the control unit 42. Output. It should be noted that in the storage period, the storage start date when the storage is actually started and the scheduled storage end date which the user desires are written.

Then, the control unit 42 outputs the user ID, the password and the pointer of the electronic data management table to the user management unit 46, subsequently stores the data ID and the electronic data in the storage device 43, and further, the user ID. The user management unit 46, which has entered the above information, writes the user ID, the password, and the pointer in the user management table. By doing so, the data storage device 4 stores the electronic data, the data ID, and the password (step S
6).

Next, within the storage period desired by the user,
The home page is accessed and the data ID and password are transmitted to the data storage device (step S7).

Subsequently, the data storage device 4 determines that the data ID
And the password are received, the received data ID and password are compared with the stored data ID and password, and it is determined whether or not the electronic data is permitted to be taken out. It transmits to the terminal 3 (step S8).

Next, the data storage device 4, which has determined to permit the electronic data to be taken out, transmits the electronic data to the user terminal 3 and further confirms whether or not the stored electronic data may be deleted ( Step S9). Of course, the data storage device 4 that has determined that the electronic data extraction is not permitted does not transmit the electronic data to the user terminal 3 (step S10).

Next, the user receives the electronic data, decides whether or not to erase the stored electronic data, and sends this decision to the data storage device 4 (step S1).
1). In this way, the data storage device 4 is connected to the user terminal 3
Even if you send electronic data to, without your permission,
Since the stored electronic data cannot be erased, the user can have the electronic data transmitted again even if the electronic data is corrupted by the transmission.

Next, the data storage device 4 receives the determination and determines whether the stored electronic data can be erased or not (step S12).

Subsequently, the data storage device 4, which has determined that the electronic data can be erased, erases the stored electronic data, and charges the storage fee according to the data capacity of the electronic data and the storage period. (Step S13). By doing so, electronic data can be temporarily stored on the network by a simple method, and the storage fee for electronic data is charged based on the data capacity and storage period, so electronic data can be stored at a low cost. be able to. When the data storage device 4 determines that the electronic data cannot be erased,
Do not delete the stored electronic data (step S1)
4).

Further, preferably, as shown in FIG. 6, when the user does not send a decision to delete the stored electronic data to the data storage device 4 even after the desired storage period elapses, The data storage device 4 is connected to the user terminal 3,
The fact that the storage period has elapsed and the delivery fee for recording and transmitting the stored electronic data in the recording medium are transmitted (step S21).

Subsequently, the user confirms the delivery fee and requests delivery of electronic data (step S22), and the data storage device 4 records the stored electronic data in a recording medium and sends it. Charge the fee (step S2)
3). By doing so, even if the electronic data has passed the storage period, the electronic data required by the user can be sent to the user, so that the electronic data can be protected from a situation such as deletion of the electronic data.

It should be noted that the user can extend the storage period by permitting deletion of the stored electronic data or paying the extended storage fee when the desired storage period has elapsed. Is.

<Application Example of Electronic Data Storage Method> Next, an application example of the electronic data storage method according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 7 shows a schematic flow chart for explaining an application example of the electronic data storage method according to the present invention.

In the figure, a user who wishes to temporarily store the electronic data stored in the computer in order to reconfigure the computer receives a temporary storage service for the electronic data from the user terminal 3 connected to the communication line 2. By accessing the home page of the data storage device 4 connected to the communication line 2 for performing the above, the contents of the data storage service posted on the home page are confirmed (step S1).

Next, the user transmits electronic data desired to be stored to the data storage device 4 (step S2).

Next, the data storage device 4 receives the electronic data, calculates the data capacity of the received electronic data, transmits the storage charge according to the calculated data capacity and the storage period, and further restarts the computer. The storage period application screen (see FIG. 8) having the option to store until the completion of construction is transmitted to the user terminal (step S3).
1).

Next, the user confirms the contents of the storage period application screen and desires a storage request for storage until completion of computer reconstruction (step S32).

Next, the data storage device 4 sends a screen (see FIG. 9) prompting the user to send the maximum storage period of electronic data and the destination when the maximum storage period has elapsed (step S33). .

Next, the user transmits the maximum storage period of electronic data and the destination when the maximum storage period has passed (step S34), and then the data storage device 4 determines the capacity and maximum storage of electronic data. The storage fee according to the period, the electronic data delivery fee when the maximum storage period has elapsed, and the contents of the data storage service are transmitted to the user, and the user is prompted to confirm whether or not to make a storage request (step S35).

Next, the user confirms the storage fee, the delivery fee, and the like, and makes a storage request for storage until the completion of the reconstruction of the computer (step S36).

Next, when the data storage device 4 receives the storage request, it determines the data ID of the electronic data and the password for extracting the electronic data and sends it to the user terminal 3 (step S5). The device 4 stores the electronic data, the data ID, and the password (step S6).

Then, when the data storage device 4 does not contact the user even after the maximum storage period has elapsed, the stored electronic data is recorded on a recording medium and sent to the destination.
The sending fee is charged (step S37).

As described above, according to the application example of the electronic data storage method of the present invention, in order to reconstruct a computer,
Even if the user who requested the storage of the electronic data stored in the computer could not rebuild the computer within the maximum storage period of the electronic data, the electronic data requested for storage is guaranteed as the electronic data stored in the storage medium. Can be stored in.

[Electronic Data Storage Program] The present invention is also effective as an electronic data storage program,
The electronic data storage program according to the present invention is stored in the data storage device 4 that stores electronic data from a user who desires temporary storage of electronic data via the communication line 2, and controls the operation of the data storage device 4. To do.

That is, the electronic data storage program is connected to the data storage device 4 for temporarily storing electronic data via the communication line 2 and the user terminal 3 connected to the communication line 2.
Response to access from the user, the procedure for transmitting the contents of the data storage service to the user terminal 3, the electronic data transmitted from the user who has confirmed the contents of the data storage service,
A procedure for calculating the data volume of the received electronic data and transmitting a storage charge according to the calculated data volume and the storage period to the user terminal 3, and when receiving a storage request for the electronic data from the user, the data ID of the electronic data is stored. Procedure for deciding a password to retrieve electronic data and transmitting it to the user terminal 3, data ID from the user within the period requested for storage
And a procedure for receiving a password and determining whether or not to permit the user to take out the electronic data, when the electronic data is determined to be permitted to be taken out, the electronic data may be transmitted and the stored data may be deleted. To confirm whether the electronic data is to be erased from the user, to erase the stored electronic data, and to charge the storage charge according to the data capacity of the electronic data and the storage period, Is configured to be executed.

As described above, the present invention is also effective as an electronic data storage program, electronic data can be temporarily stored on a network by a simple method, and the storage fee of the electronic data can be stored in the data capacity and storage period. Since it is charged based on this, electronic data can be stored at a low cost.

Further, preferably, when the user has not transmitted to the data storage device 4 that the stored electronic data is deleted even after the requested storage period has passed,
The data storage device 4 may be configured to record the stored electronic data in a recording medium and send it to the user, and to execute a procedure for charging a delivery fee for sending the electronic data. Since the electronic data whose storage period has expired can be sent to the user, the stored electronic data can be reliably returned to the user.

The above electronic data storage program is
In addition to being stored in the ROM of the computer, it can be stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as an external storage device or a portable recording medium. Here, the external storage device is a storage expansion device that has a built-in recording medium such as a magnetic disk and is externally connected to the data storage device 4. On the other hand, the portable recording medium is a recording medium that can be mounted in a recording medium driving device (drive device) and can be carried, for example, a CD-ROM, a flexible disk,
Refers to memory cards, magneto-optical disks, etc.

Then, the program stored in the recording medium is loaded into the RAM of the computer and executed by the CPU. By this execution, the function of the data storage device 4 described above is realized.

Further, although the present invention has been described as an electronic data storage system and an electronic data storage method, it is needless to say that the same effect can be exerted also as an electronic data storage program.

[0077]

As described above, according to the electronic data storage method, electronic data storage system and electronic data storage program of the present invention, electronic data can be temporarily stored on a network by a simple method, and Since the data storage fee is charged based on the data capacity and storage period, electronic data can be stored at a low cost. Also,
By recording the electronic data whose storage period has expired in the recording medium and sending it to the user, the electronic data can be surely protected from a situation such as deletion of the electronic data.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a basic configuration of an embodiment of an electronic data storage system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a configuration of a main part of a data storage device in an embodiment of an electronic data storage system.

FIG. 3 is a schematic block diagram for explaining an electronic data management table in the embodiment of the electronic data storage system.

FIG. 4 is a schematic block diagram for explaining a user management table in the embodiment of the electronic data storage system.

FIG. 5 is a schematic flow chart diagram for explaining an embodiment of an electronic data storage method according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a schematic flow chart for explaining the electronic data storage method when the storage period has passed in the embodiment of the electronic data storage method according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a schematic flow chart for explaining an application example of the electronic data storage method according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining a storage period application screen in the embodiment of the electronic data storage method according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining an input screen of a maximum storage period and a destination in the embodiment of the electronic data storage method according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Electronic data storage system 2 communication lines 3 user terminals 4 Data storage device 41 transceiver 42 Control unit 43 Storage device 44 Charge processing unit 45 Electronic Data Management Department 46 User Management Department 47 recording device

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Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A user who desires temporary storage of electronic data accesses a data storage device that provides a temporary storage service of electronic data from a user terminal via a communication line, and confirms the contents of the data storage service. And a step in which the user transmits the electronic data desired to be stored to the data storage device, the data storage device receives the electronic data, and calculates a data capacity of the received electronic data. Then, a step of transmitting a storage fee according to the calculated data capacity and storage period to the user terminal, the user confirms the storage fee, and transmits a desired storage period to the data storage device, A step of requesting storage of electronic data, the data storage device receiving the desired storage period, and a data ID of the electronic data and the electronic data. A step of determining a password and transmits to the user terminal for taking out, the user is within the storage period was desired, the data ID
And transmitting the password to the data storage device, the data storage device receives the data ID and the password, determines whether to permit the electronic data to be taken out, and outputs the determination result to the user terminal. A step of transmitting the electronic data to the user terminal, the data storage device that has determined to permit the electronic data to be taken out, and whether the stored electronic data may be deleted. A step of confirming, a step in which the user receives the electronic data, determines whether or not to erase the stored electronic data, and transmits the determination to the data storage device; Receiving the decision and determining whether or not the stored electronic data can be erased, and determining that the electronic data can be erased. The data storage device erases the stored electronic data, and charges a storage fee according to the data capacity of the electronic data and a storage period. Data storage method. 2. When the user does not send a decision to delete the stored electronic data to the data storage device after the desired storage period, the data storage device causes the user to Transmitting to the terminal that the storage period has passed, sending a delivery charge for recording and transmitting the stored electronic data in a recording medium, the user confirms the delivery charge, and And a step of requesting data transmission, the data storage device recording the electronic data stored in a storage medium and transmitting the electronic data, and performing a charging process for a transmission fee. The electronic data storage method described in 1. 3. Data for performing a temporary storage service of the electronic data from a user terminal via a communication line by a user who desires the temporary storage of the electronic data stored in the computer in order to reconstruct the computer. Accessing the storage device and confirming the contents of the data storage service; the user transmitting the electronic data desired to be stored to the data storage device; and the data storage device storing the electronic data. Option to receive, calculate the data capacity of the received electronic data, send a storage fee according to the calculated data capacity and storage period, and store it until completion of reconstruction of the computer And transmitting the storage period application screen having the storage period application screen to the user terminal, and the user confirming the content of the storage period application screen. Then, a step of requesting a storage request for storage until completion of computer reconstruction, a step in which the user transmits a maximum storage period of the electronic data and a destination when the maximum storage period has elapsed, The data storage device transmits to the user a storage charge according to the capacity of the electronic data and a maximum storage period, a transmission charge of the electronic data when the maximum storage period elapses, and the contents of the data storage service, to the user. Prompting the user to confirm whether or not to make a storage request, the user makes a storage request to be stored until the completion of reconstruction of the computer, and the data storage device receives the storage request. Determining a data ID of the electronic data and a password for extracting the electronic data and transmitting the password to the user terminal; But, even after the lapse of the maximum storage period, when there is no contact from the user, by recording the electronic data that is stored on the recording medium sent to the destination,
An electronic data storage method comprising: a step of charging a delivery fee. 4. An electronic data storage comprising a communication line, a user terminal connected to the communication line, and a data storage device connected to the communication line for storing electronic data transmitted from the user terminal. An electronic data archiving system, wherein the data archiving apparatus comprises a billing processing unit that performs billing processing based on a data capacity of the electronic data to be stored and a storage period. 5. The data storage device, the user ID of a user who has made a storage request, a data ID of the electronic data to be stored, an electronic data management unit for managing a data capacity and a storage period; The electronic data storage system according to claim 4, further comprising a user management unit that manages a password for retrieving the electronic data and a storage location of the electronic data. 6. The electronic data storage system according to claim 4, wherein the data storage device comprises a recording device for writing on a portable recording medium. 7. A data storage device, which temporarily stores electronic data via a communication line, transmits contents of a data storage service to the user terminal in response to access from a user terminal connected to the communication line. Procedure for receiving the electronic data transmitted from the user who has confirmed the contents of the data storage service, calculating the data volume of the received electronic data, and storing fee according to the calculated data volume and storage period A procedure for transmitting the electronic data storage request from the user, determining a data ID of the electronic data and a password for extracting the electronic data, and transmitting the electronic data to the user terminal; Within the requested period, the data I from the user
A procedure of receiving D and a password and determining whether or not to permit the electronic data to be taken out by the user, when it is determined that the electronic data is taken out,
A procedure for transmitting the electronic data and confirming whether the stored data may be deleted, receiving from the user that the electronic data should be deleted,
An electronic data storage program for executing a procedure of erasing the stored electronic data and charging a storage fee according to the data capacity of the electronic data and the storage period. 8. If the user does not send a message to the data storage device that the stored electronic data will be deleted even after the requested storage period has passed, the user stores the electronic data in the data storage device. 8. The electronic data storage program according to claim 7, wherein the stored electronic data is recorded on a recording medium, is sent to the user, and a procedure for charging a delivery fee for sending the electronic data is executed.