JP2003114848A - File entry server and file entry terminal - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To ensure the management of the personal information of a user and the entry file from the user by checking whether a virus is present in the data transmitted from the user, and to allow the receipt of a file entry from a user having no communication environment by performing a specialized rapid processing to the file entry. SOLUTION: The entry file transmitted from a user terminal 11 is received by a file entry server 21, and whether the virus is present in the entry file or not is detected by a virus detecting means 25. When the virus is detected, the file is automatically deleted from the file entry server. A file entry terminal 12 is set in a place operable by the general public, so that the file entry can be performed also from this file entry terminal.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a file entry server in a file entry system capable of uploading a file from a user side to an operating side that permits file uploading, and an unspecified number of people can operate the file entry server. The present invention relates to a file entry terminal installed in a place, and particularly to a file entry server and a file entry terminal relating to a file entry system for audition in which music files are publicly recruited from a user and selected.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, companies such as music companies and publishers have publicly solicited music and photographs, and based on the music and photographs sent from the user side, newly discover talented human resources.
So-called auditions are being held. In such an audition, the company side planning the audition (hereinafter referred to as the management side) generally receives the music and photos from the user side by mail.

On the other hand, in addition to the development of networks, the handling of digital data by user terminals has become common, and highly compressed music files and images are transmitted via networks such as the Internet and mobile phone networks. Auditions for the public recruitment of files are also being conducted.

When a user participates (entries) in such an audition or uploads his / her music file to a site widely opened to Internet users, there are currently two types of file entry methods. One method is to make a file entry using an Internet browser, and the other is to make a file entry using an electronic mail.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on an internet browser for explaining a method for making a file entry using the internet browser.
For example, http: // w
There are ww.mp3-tokyo.tv/ and http://www.samplingsound.com/. Web pages provided by the management side that manages these websites include name, gender, age,
Places where personal information such as addresses and telephone numbers are entered and places where music files can be uploaded are set.

[0006] The user has only to enter the necessary information in these entry areas, and further, by selecting the music file or image file to be uploaded, the user can easily enter his or her music file or image file. . In addition, it becomes possible for the management side to easily collect the data received from the user side. In addition, SSL (Secure SSL
It is also possible to easily encrypt information by using the (ocket Layer) etc., and there is little risk of leaking personal information.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a mail creation screen for explaining a method of making a file entry using a mail. If a method of making a file entry using an electronic mail is performed, the user can input personal information and simultaneously send a music file or an image file to be entered as an attached file.

[0008]

However, since a large number of entry files such as music files and image files are received from a large number of users, the burden on the Web server and mail server on the operating side becomes very heavy. Also,
It has become possible for a user to easily send a virus file maliciously or intentionally to an operating side that accepts large-capacity files such as music files and image files.

A user who enters a file is
It is troublesome, for example, it is necessary to register with the management side and set ID information and the like in advance. Furthermore, in order for the user to enter the file, a computer capable of launching an internet browser and sending an email is required, and in order for the user to connect to the internet and send an email. Requires a communication environment that can connect to the Internet, and requires the user himself to have an e-mail address.

Further, since the Web page for file entry is mainly described in CGI, when the above-mentioned Internet browser is used, for example, it is omitted in the entry portion of predetermined personal information or the entry portion of the music file. When there is, the processing is performed by the server on the website side. Therefore, particularly on a website where a large number of users gather, a response time for pointing out such omissions and requesting confirmation or entry of personal information again becomes long, and it takes a long time to make a file entry. Sometimes.

In addition, it is difficult for an entry using an Internet browser or an electronic mail to confirm whether or not the transmitted electronic mail has properly arrived at the other party, and at the time of file entry, the music file is transmitted as an attached file. The user cannot confirm whether or not the file entry is surely made.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention checks whether or not a virus is present in the data transmitted from the user, and further securely manages the personal information of the user and the entry file from the user. A first object of the present invention is to provide a file entry server that can do this. Further, in order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a file entry terminal that performs rapid processing specialized for a file entry and can accept a file entry from a user who does not have a communication environment. The purpose of.

[0013]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention receives a file transmitted from a user by a file entry server, detects whether or not a virus exists in the file, When a virus is detected, the file is automatically deleted from the file entry server.

That is, according to the present invention, there is provided a file entry server arranged on the operating side in the file entry system capable of uploading the file from the user side to the operating side which permits the file upload. Storage means for storing data including the file transferred from the user side, virus detection means for detecting whether or not a virus exists in the file stored in the storage means, and the virus detection means Provides a file entry server having file deleting means for automatically deleting the file when a virus is detected in the file.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, when the file entry server is connected to the information storing means and the file storing means and no virus is detected in the file transmitted from the user, The notification information for notifying that the file has been uploaded is transmitted to the information storage means, and the file transmitted from the user is transmitted to the file storage means and stored therein.

That is, in the above-mentioned present invention, a notification for connecting to the information storage means and the file storage means and notifying that the file has been uploaded to the information storage means when no virus is detected in the file. Sending information to the information storage means and sending the file to the file storage means is a preferred aspect of the present invention.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention installs a file entry terminal in a place where an unspecified number of people can operate, and the file entry terminal uploads predetermined information and files to be uploaded by the user. Is accepted, virus detection is performed for the file,
When no virus is detected, predetermined information and files are transmitted to a predetermined server.

That is, according to the present invention, the file entry system in which the user can upload the file to the management side who is permitted to upload the file is installed in a place where an unspecified number of people can operate. A file entry terminal, input means for inputting predetermined information relating to upload of the file, and recording medium reading for reading the recording medium in which the file is recorded and inserted by the user Means, virus detecting means for detecting whether or not a virus is present in the file read by the recording medium reading means, and if no virus is detected in the file by the virus detecting means, the input The information entered by the user and the file by means of Terminal file entry and a transmitting means for transmitting to the server is provided.

Further, in the above-mentioned present invention, the file is a music file, and the file entry system is for an audition for publicly soliciting the music file from the user and selecting the music file. This is a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0020]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of a file entry system and a file entry terminal of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an embodiment of the file entry server of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a file entry server of the present invention. The file entry system shown in FIG. 1 is installed in a plurality of user terminals 11 equipped with an Internet browser capable of browsing Web pages and a mailer capable of sending and receiving mails, and in public places such as convenience stores and station premises. It has a user side 10 including a plurality of file entry terminals (details will be described later) 12 and the like, and an administration side 20 that receives entry files such as music files and image files. It should be noted that each means and device is realized by a computer and has a processing means (not shown). Since information is transmitted and received between each means and device, transmission and reception (not shown) that enables information transmission and reception. Has an interface.

The management side 20 has a file entry server 21, an information storage means 22, and an entry file storage means 2.
It is composed of three. The file entry server 21 and the user terminal 11 are connected via a public network 31 such as the Internet or a telephone line network, and the file entry server and the file entry terminal are connected to the Internet or a telephone line. Connection is made via a public network 31 such as a network or a dedicated line 32. In FIG. 1, only the mode in which the file entry server 21 and the file entry terminal 12 are connected via the dedicated line 32 is shown.

The file entry server 21 stores the information relating to the file entry transmitted from the user side in the storage means 24, and determines whether the information relating to the file entry transmitted from the user side contains a virus. It has a virus detecting means 25 for detecting.

When a file is entered from the user terminal 11 using the internet browser, the user:
Browse a web page provided by the management side by a web server (not shown), enter predetermined information such as personal information and information to explain or advertise file entries, attach an entry file, and operate Send to side 20. In this case, the information transmitted is preferably encrypted. Further, the file entry server 21 checks predetermined entry items and, if there is a defect in the input of predetermined information or the like, again requests the user to confirm the input of the predetermined information and request re-input.

Predetermined information such as personal information transmitted from the user terminal 11 and the entry file are stored in the storage means 24 of the file entry server 21. Also,
Information transmitted from the user terminal 11 using electronic mail, information transmitted from the file entry terminal 12 and the like are also stored in the storage means 24 of the file entry server 21.

The information stored in the storage means 24 is judged by the virus detection means 25 whether or not a virus exists. Since entry files often contain viruses, it is particularly preferable to check whether or not a virus exists in the entry file. If a virus exists,
The information is automatically deleted by the virus detection unit 25 or a processing unit (not shown), and the message “Your file may be infected with a virus is deleted” on the display screen of the user terminal 11 or the file entry terminal 12. It is preferable to display a message such as "Done".

The virus detection unit 25 performs a virus check, and when a virus is not detected, the information storage unit 22 stores notification information for notifying that a file entry has been made. This notification information may be information simply indicating that a file entry has been made, or may be personal information excluding the entry file from the information related to the file entry sent from the user side 10. Good.

The operator on the management side 20 can confirm that the notification information is stored in the information storage means 22 and know that the file entry has been made. Further, for example, when the information storage unit 22 stores personal information or information explaining the entry file by the user himself, the operator of the management side 20 confirms the entry file by referring to these information. It is also possible to select whether or not there is value. As a result, a large number of entry files sent from the user side 10 can be screened for documents, and wasteful time for checking entry files unrelated to audition or uselessness sent by mischief or the like is wasted. It can be reduced.

The operator on the operating side 20 is the information storage means 2
If you want to check the information stored in 2 and check the entry file sent with that information,
The operator on the management side 20 sends an instruction to the file entry server 21 to store this entry file in the entry file storage means 23. As a result, management side 2
Only the entry file desired by the 0 operator can be stored in the entry file storage means 23.

In the above embodiment, the management side 20
After the operator confirms the information stored in the information storage means 22, only the desired entry file is stored in the file entry server 21 by the processing by the operator. After the virus check, the predetermined information such as personal information may be automatically stored in the information storage means 22 and the entry file may be automatically stored in the entry file storage means 23. As a result, it is possible to reduce the burden of storing a large capacity entry file in the file entry server 21.

In this case, the predetermined information stored in the information storage means 22 and the entry file stored in the entry file storage means 23 are stored in association with each other.
It is preferable that the 0 operator can immediately identify the entry file stored in the entry file storage means 23 from the information stored in the information storage means 22.

Further, in order to totalize the information relating to the file entries transmitted from the user side 10, a totaling means is provided in the file entry server 21 or a totaling device is connected to the file entry server 21. It is also possible to set it. If this totaling means or totaling device is used, for example, for every predetermined number of file entries or every predetermined time, the information relating to the file entries is collectively stored in the information storage means 22, or the user's residence area, sex, age, etc. , Music genres such as rock and jazz,
It is possible to calculate statistics such as the time zone when the file entry was made.

Next, the file entry terminal 1 of the present invention
The second embodiment will be described. The file entry terminal 12 is a kiosk terminal installed in a public place such as a city or a station, a convenience store or a place where people gather (a place where an unspecified number of people can operate). A file entry server 21 is connected via a public network 31 such as a telephone line network or a private line 32.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the file entry terminal of the present invention. The file entry terminal 12 shown in FIG. 2 includes processing means 41 for processing data, and data for file entry server 2.
Sending means 42 for sending to 1 and terminal 2 for file entry
The storage means 43 for storing the program executed in 1 and the information input by the user, the virus detection means 44 for detecting a virus in the entry file read from the recording medium 50, and the input made possible by the user ,
Further, a display / input unit 45 such as a touch panel type display screen for displaying information, and an output unit 4 for printing the display screen
6, a recording medium reading means 47 for reading the recording medium 50 brought in by the user, a currency (coin or bill) inserted by the user or a card having a role equivalent thereto, etc., and the user pays a predetermined consideration, thereby the user's file It has a coin insertion slot 48 for entry and a recording medium insertion slot 49 for a user to insert a recording medium in which an entry file is recorded.

Next, the operation of the file entry terminal 12 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. 3 and 4 are flowcharts for explaining the operation of the file entry terminal of the present invention. First, the user pays a predetermined consideration from the coin slot. When the user pays a predetermined consideration, in step S101, the file entry terminal 12 is set to an initial state in which the user can operate the file entry. Here, in order to prevent the person who does not make the file entry from operating it in a mischievous manner, the user can operate it only when a predetermined price is paid, but it is possible to operate it for free. Is also possible.

FIG. 5 shows an example of the initial screen of the file entry terminal which can be operated by the user. This display screen has an input area that allows the user to enter certain personal information such as name, age, gender, and address. Further, it is possible to select or enter the destination of the entry file. There is. It is also possible to allow the user to select a desired audition plan from a plurality of audition plans by the input location of this transmission destination, and when only one audition plan exists (file entry terminal If 12 is set specifically for one audition project), the destination can be automatically set.

Next, in step S102, the file entry terminal 12 receives input of predetermined information from the user. FIG. 6 is an example of a display screen of the file entry terminal when the user is inputting predetermined information. In FIG. 6, the predetermined information is input by the touch panel method, but it is also possible to adopt an input method using a keyboard or a selection input method for selecting a character list using a mouse.

Further, when the user inserts the recording medium 50 into the recording medium insertion port 49, the recording medium reading means 47 reads the recording medium 50 in step S103,
In step S104, a list of files recorded on the recording medium 50 is displayed on the display screen. Note that the music file is often a large-capacity file of several MB or more, and the recording medium 50 is preferably a medium capable of recording a large-capacity file such as a flash memory or an MO (Magnetic Optical) disk. .

FIG. 7 is an example of a display screen of the file entry terminal in which a list of files recorded on the recording medium is displayed. Note that, in FIG. 7, the music file Sound.wav and the image file Jacket.jpg serving as the album jacket are recorded on the recording medium 50, and a state in which a list of these files is displayed is shown.

From the list of files, the user can select only the desired file to be sent. The file entry terminal 12 receives the selection of the entry file from the user in step S105, and temporarily stores the selected entry file in the storage means 43 in the file entry terminal 12 in step S106. For this stored entry file,
In step S107, the virus detection means 44
Detects the presence of virus. When a virus is detected, a message notifying that a virus has been detected is displayed on the display screen in step S108, and the process ends.

On the other hand, if no virus is detected, it is determined in step S109 whether or not predetermined information such as personal information is properly written in a predetermined place. Step S102 again
In step S110, a display screen for transmission is displayed when the input of each predetermined information is completed and the description is completed.

FIG. 8 is an example of a display screen for transmission displayed after the user has registered predetermined information and an entry file in the file entry terminal. Figure 8
As shown in, a transmission button 61 is displayed on the transmission display screen, and when the user selects the transmission button 61, file entry is performed. Also,
It is also preferable to display a confirmation button 62 for confirming the entry file again, as shown in FIG. By selecting this confirmation button 62, the user can listen to the music of the entry file or see the image data on the spot.

When the user checks the display screen for transmission and determines that there is no problem, he or she selects the transmission button 61, and in step S111, the file entry terminal 12 is selected.
The sending means 42 sends the specified information and the entry file to a specified destination (file entry server 21). When the transmission is completed, step S11
In 2, the certification information for certifying the completion of the file entry is displayed on the display screen, and the certification information is printed from the output means 46. When the file entry server 21 receives information indicating that the file entry server 21 has received the predetermined information and the entry file, the proof information indicating that the file entry has ended is displayed and printed. May be. By the above,
The file entry from the file entry terminal 12 ends.

[0043]

As described above, according to the present invention, the file transmitted from the user is received by the file entry server, and whether or not a virus exists in the file is detected, and the virus is detected. If detected,
The file is automatically deleted from the file entry server, so it is checked whether the data sent from the user has a virus, and the user's personal information and the entry file from the user are surely confirmed. It becomes possible to manage.

Further, according to the present invention, the file entry server is connected to the information storing means and the file storing means, and when no virus is detected in the file transmitted from the user, the file is stored in the information storing means. Is sent, and the file sent from the user is sent to the file storage means and stored, so not only is the load on the file entry server reduced, For example, the process of document selection and the like performed on the management side becomes easy, and it becomes possible to reliably manage the entry file, which tends to be complicated.

Further, according to the present invention, the file entry terminal is installed in a place where an unspecified number of people can operate, and the file entry terminal accepts predetermined information and a file to be uploaded from the user, and the file is accepted. Concerning the above, if a virus is detected and no virus is detected, the specified information and file are sent to a specified server, so quick processing specialized for file entry is performed and there is no communication environment. It is possible to accept a file entry from the user.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram showing an embodiment according to a file entry system of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram showing an embodiment of a file entry terminal of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is the first half of a flowchart for explaining the operation of the file entry terminal of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is the latter half of a flowchart for explaining the operation of the file entry terminal of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is an example of an initial screen of a file entry terminal which enables user operation.

FIG. 6 is an example of a display screen of the file entry terminal when the user is inputting predetermined information.

FIG. 7 is an example of a display screen of a file entry terminal displaying a list of files recorded on a recording medium.

FIG. 8 is an example of a display screen of the file entry terminal after the user has registered predetermined information and an entry file in the file entry terminal.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a display screen on an internet browser for explaining a method for making a file entry using the internet browser.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a mail creation screen for explaining a method of making a file entry using a mail.

[Explanation of symbols]

10 user side 11 user terminal 12 File entry terminal 20 Management side 21 File entry server 22 Information storage means 23 Entry file storage means 24, 43 storage means 25,44 Virus detection means 31 Public network 32 leased lines 41 processing means 42 Transmission means 45 Display / input means 46 Output means 47 recording medium reading means 48 coin slot 49 Recording medium insertion slot 50 recording media 61 Send button 62 Confirm button

   ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued front page    (72) Inventor Naoyuki Sato             2-21, Jingumae 2-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo             Inside Kuta Entertainment Co., Ltd. F term (reference) 5B076 FD08

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A file entry server arranged on the management side in a file entry system capable of uploading a file from the user side to a management side that permits uploading of files, the file entry server transferring the file from the user side. Storage means for storing the data including the received file, virus detection means for detecting whether or not a virus exists in the file stored in the storage means, and virus detection for the file by the virus detection means A file entry server having file deleting means for automatically deleting the file when detected. 2. When the information storage means and the file storage means are connected to each other and no virus is detected in the file, notification information for notifying that the file has been uploaded is stored in the information storage means. 2. The file entry server according to claim 1, wherein the file is transmitted to a means and the file is transmitted to the file storage means. 3. The file is a music file, and the file entry system is for an audition for publicly soliciting the music file from the user and selecting the music file.
Alternatively, the file entry server described in 2. 4. A file entry terminal installed in a place where an unspecified number of people in a file entry system capable of uploading a file from a user side to an operating side that permits file uploading can be operated. An input means for inputting predetermined information relating to the upload of the file, a recording medium reading means for reading the recording medium in which the file is recorded and inserted by the user, the recording medium Virus detection means for detecting whether or not a virus is present in the file read by the reading means; and when no virus is detected in the file by the virus detection means, the user inputs the file by the input means. Sent information and the file for sending to the specified server Terminal for the file entry and a means. 5. The file is a music file, and the file entry system is for an audition for publicly soliciting the music file from the user and selecting the music file.
Terminal for file entry described in.