JP2004086547A - Portable electronic key - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a portable electronic key allowing change of information for receiving service. <P>SOLUTION: Use control information of information for making the service available in a terminal device 104 is transmitted from a server device 101 via a wireless network 102 and received by this portable electronic key 103. The electronic key 103 transmits the received use control information to the terminal device 104 so that the service can be received by the terminal device 104. If the electronic key 103 is stolen, or the period of the service by the terminal device 104 has expired, the service can be made unavailable by transmitting invalid use control information from the server device 101. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a portable electronic key and an electronic key method for receiving, via a wireless network, information enabling use of a service performed by the terminal device itself or the terminal device. The present invention relates to a server device that transmits information that makes available a service.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electronic information is stored in a portable electronic device or the like, and by presenting the electronic information, a terminal device or a service can be used. . Representative examples of such portable electronic devices include a magnetic card, an IC card, and an ID tag.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional portable electronic device has a problem that once information is recorded, it is difficult to change the information. Therefore, it is difficult to change the recorded information when the actual information is changed. Also, if the portable electronic device is stolen and passed over to another person's hand, the other person may illegally use the terminal and receive services, and use of the terminal device and provision of services The legitimate person to be injured may suffer.
[0004]
Considering the provision of services, for example, in order to commercialize book services such as selling book data through the Internet or the like and browsing the contents of the book on a terminal device, the book data must be encrypted. It is necessary to sell a key for decrypting the encryption. However, there is a problem that if the user manually inputs the key, the user feels troublesome.
[0005]
Also, in order to periodically collect a fee for browsing the book data, it is performed to limit the period during which the browsing can be performed, but the time set on the terminal device for receiving the browsing service is returned. Then, there is a problem that such restrictions are avoided.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and maintains information security for using a terminal device itself or a service performed by the terminal device, and provides protection means when the terminal device itself or a service is used. It is another object of the present invention to provide a means for providing information and flexibly changing information to be managed while maintaining security. As a result, for example, the recorded information when the actual information is changed can be changed, the information can be invalidated in case of theft, and the user can be troubled when starting to use the service. A main object of the present invention is to provide a portable electronic key that does not make the user feel uncomfortable and does not avoid the limitation of the period.
[0007]
In view of the above, the present invention provides a portable electronic key that receives, via a wireless network, usage management information that is information for enabling a service to be used in a terminal device and transmits the usage management information to the terminal device. I do.
[0008]
As a result, for example, in the event that the portable electronic key is stolen and then passed to an unintended person's hand, invalid use management information can be received by the portable electronic key to prevent unauthorized use. Can be prevented. In addition, by receiving a key for decryption as usable information, it is possible to save the user from manually inputting the key. Further, by changing the usage management information received after the lapse of the determined period, the usage can be divided into periods, and the terminal device cannot be used even if the set time is returned.
[0009]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to these embodiments at all, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the gist of the invention.
[0010]
(Concept of the present invention)
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the concept of the present invention. In the present invention, the usage management information is transmitted from the server device 101 to the portable electronic key 103 via the wireless network 102. By making the portable electronic key 103 and the terminal device 104 communicable, the use management information is transmitted from the portable electronic key 103 to the terminal device 104, and the use of the terminal device 104 is Alternatively, the service can be used in the terminal device 104.
[0011]
FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram illustrating transmission and reception of data between the server device 101, the portable electronic key 103, and the terminal device 104. First, the use management information is transmitted from the server device 101 to the portable electronic key 103 (step S201). The use management information received in step S201 is transmitted from the portable electronic key 103 to the terminal device 104, and the service can be used thereafter.
[0012]
If the portable electronic key 103 has been stolen or the specified period has elapsed, the server device 101 transmits invalidated use management information (step S203), and the portable electronic key 103 transmits the invalidated use management information. When transmitted from the key 103 to the terminal device 104 (step S204), the service cannot be used.
[0013]
Examples of the usage management information include an ID and a password, or a decryption key for decrypting the encryption. Also, instead of the usage management information, information that can be identified as the holder of the portable electronic key 103, for example, address, permanent address, name, date of birth, health insurance card number, pension book number, basic resident register Numbers, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, and the like.
[0014]
As an example of the wireless network 102, a communication network used for a pager (pager (registered trademark)) can be given. Transmission of textual information using a pager is commercially practiced. Therefore, the use management information can be transmitted using this function. Although the receiving device of the pager is miniaturized, the present invention does not require a display portion, so that the miniaturization is possible. For example, if the portable electronic key of the present invention is formed into a necklace type, a card type, or a wristwatch type, it can be carried around without leaving the body.
[0015]
Also, when the user of the terminal device 104 purchases the use management information, the terminal device 104 acquires the identification information of the portable electronic key 103 and transmits the identification information, so that the user of the terminal device 104 can use the portable electronic key 103. It is not necessary to input the identification information of the electronic key 103.
[0016]
(Embodiment 1)
FIG. 3 illustrates a functional block diagram of the portable electronic key according to the first embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 3, the portable electronic key 300 includes a use management information receiving unit 301 and a use management information transmitting unit 302.
[0017]
(Embodiment 1: Configuration)
“Usage management information receiving unit” 301 receives usage management information via a wireless network.
[0018]
"Usage management information" is information for enabling a service to be used in a terminal device. For example, an ID and a password for activating and using the terminal device itself, an ID and a password for using a service performed by the terminal device, a decryption key for reproducing encrypted content, and the like are included. is there. The use management information does not need to be fixed, and may differ depending on the day or the time, as shown in a table 401 of FIG. For example, a password for each day may be stored in a terminal device or the like, and the usage management information may include the password for the day.
[0019]
"Wireless network" is a communication network for transmitting and receiving data using wireless means. It is not necessary to be completely wireless, and it is sufficient if the portion of the portable electronic key 300 that receives the usage management information is wireless. For example, the transmission may be performed by a wired device from the server device that transmits the usage management information, and the wireless device may be used by a base station or the like along the way.
[0020]
The “usage management information transmitting unit” 302 transmits the usage management information received by the usage management information receiving unit 301 to the terminal device. For example, the terminal device and the usage management information transmitting unit 302 are electrically connected, and the usage management information is transmitted based on a standard such as RS-232C or Universal Serial Bus. Further, a communication path may be secured between the terminal device and the usage management information transmitting unit 302 according to the wireless communication standard, and the usage management information may be transmitted.
[0021]
It is not necessary that the usage management information received by the usage management information receiving unit 301 and the usage management information transmitted by the usage management information transmitting unit 302 be completely the same data. For example, the usage management information received by the usage management information receiving unit 301 may be encrypted, and the usage management information transmitted by the usage management information transmitting unit 302 may be decrypted. One method of encrypting the usage management information is to encrypt the usage management information with the public key of the portable electronic key 300. In this case, the usage management information received by the usage management information receiving unit 301 is transmitted to the usage management information receiving unit 301, the usage management information transmitting unit 302, or the third unit using the secret key of the portable electronic key 300. Decrypted.
[0022]
(Embodiment 1: Processing flowchart)
FIG. 5 exemplifies a flowchart for explaining processing in the portable electronic key 300.
[0023]
In step S501, the usage management information is received by the usage management information receiving unit 301.
[0024]
In step S502, the usage management information is transmitted by the usage management information transmission unit 302.
[0025]
In step S503, it is determined whether to end the processing. If it is determined that the processing should not be ended, the process returns to step S501.
[0026]
(Embodiment 1: Another configuration)
In the flowchart illustrated in FIG. 5, the reception and transmission of the usage management information are repeatedly performed. However, the reception and transmission may be performed as needed. For this purpose, for example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the usage management information receiving unit 601 may include a usage management information storage unit 603.
[0027]
“Usage management information storage unit” 603 stores usage management information. “To accumulate” means to store. There are temporary storage and permanent storage in which stored contents are not erased even when the power of the portable electronic key 600 is turned off. For permanent storage, for example, a flash memory may be used.
[0028]
(Embodiment 1: Flowchart of processing in another configuration)
FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts illustrating the operation of the portable electronic key illustrated in FIG. FIG. 7 illustrates processing in the usage management information receiving unit, and FIG. 8 illustrates processing in the usage management information transmitting unit.
[0029]
(Embodiment 1: Processing in Usage Management Information Receiving Unit)
In step S701, use management information is received. In step S702, the usage management information is stored by the usage management information storage unit 603.
[0030]
In step S703, it is determined whether to end the processing. If it is determined that the processing should not be ended, the process returns to step S701.
[0031]
(Embodiment 1: Processing in Usage Management Information Transmission Unit)
In step S801, the process waits until there is a request for usage management information from the terminal device.
[0032]
In step S802, the usage management information stored in the usage management information storage unit is read.
[0033]
In step S803, the usage management information is transmitted to the terminal device.
[0034]
In step S804, it is determined whether to end the processing. If it is determined that the processing should not be ended, the process returns to step S801.
[0035]
(Embodiment 1: Usage management information storage means does not have to be in the usage management information receiving unit)
The use management information storage unit 603 is not necessarily provided in the use management information receiving unit 601. The usage management information storage unit 603 may be included in the usage management information transmission unit 602, or the usage management information storage unit 603 may be independently included in the portable electronic key 600.
[0036]
(Embodiment 1: Effect)
According to the portable electronic key of the present embodiment, it is possible to change the information to be managed while maintaining the security called use management information while maintaining the information security for using the service performed by the terminal device itself or the terminal device. it can. As a result, for example, the usage management information transmitted to the terminal device can be changed, and for example, the usage management information can be invalidated at the time of theft, and the period of the usage management information can be updated.
[0037]
(Embodiment 2)
The second embodiment of the present invention relates to a portable electronic key in which the use management information receiving unit of the portable electronic key of the first embodiment is replaced with a personal information receiving unit.
[0038]
(Embodiment 2: Configuration)
In the present embodiment, the portable electronic key includes a personal information receiving unit and a personal information transmitting unit.
[0039]
The “personal information receiving unit” receives personal information via a wireless network. "Personal information" is information that can identify an individual. For example, address, name, home address, date of birth, phone number, E-mail address, homepage address, health insurance card number, pension book number, basic resident register number, bank account number, credit card number, name of company And the name of the school where you are graduated or enrolled, the year of enrollment, the student ID number, the identification number assigned as the applicant, the membership number for rental of videos and sports gyms, and the like.
[0040]
The “wireless network” is as described in the concept of the present invention and in the first embodiment.
[0041]
In this embodiment, when personal information is transmitted to the portable electronic key via the wireless network, the portable electronic key receives the personal information by receiving personal information. Like the portable electronic key described in the first embodiment, the portable electronic key of the present embodiment may further include means for holding personal information received by the personal information receiving unit. In that case, The received personal information is held by the means.
[0042]
The “personal information transmitting unit” transmits the personal information received by the personal information receiving unit to the terminal device. For example, the portable electronic key of the present embodiment and the terminal device are transmitted by a cable or a wireless means such as infrared communication. The transmission timing may be, for example, after the portable electronic key and the terminal device can communicate with each other, when there is a request for personal information from the terminal device, or when the portable electronic key is provided with a button or the like. When the button is pressed, or when the portable electronic key receives personal information. If there is a means for holding personal information, the personal information held therein is read and transmitted to the terminal device.
[0043]
Note that the personal information received by the personal information receiving unit and the personal information transmitted by the personal information transmitting unit may have different data formats. For example, the personal information received by the personal information receiving unit may be encrypted, and the personal information transmitted by the personal information transmitting unit may not be encrypted. Further, the data may be encrypted by a different encryption method and transmitted to the terminal device.
[0044]
(Embodiment 2: Effect)
According to the portable electronic key of the present embodiment, when the actual personal information is changed, for example, when the address is changed, the changed personal information may be transmitted to the portable electronic key. Can be done. Further, for example, in the event of theft or the like, misuse can be prevented by not transmitting personal information to the portable electronic key or transmitting invalid personal information.
[0045]
(Embodiment 3)
The third embodiment of the present invention receives usage management information like the portable electronic key of the first embodiment, and receives personal information like the portable electronic key of the second embodiment. The present invention relates to a portable electronic key for transmitting information to a terminal device.
[0046]
(Embodiment 3: Configuration)
In the present embodiment, the portable electronic key includes a use management information receiving unit, a personal information receiving unit, and an information transmitting unit.
[0047]
The “usage management information receiving unit” receives the usage management information via a wireless network. “Usage management information” is the same as the definition in the first embodiment. The same applies to the “wireless network”.
[0048]
The “personal information receiving unit” receives personal information via a wireless network. “Personal information” is the same as the definition in the second embodiment. The same applies to the “wireless network”. The wireless network for receiving personal information and the wireless network for receiving usage management information may be the same or different. In particular, in the case of the same wireless network, the personal information and the use management information may be transmitted and received as one unit, or may be transmitted and received at different times. Good.
[0049]
The “information transmitting unit” transmits the usage management information received by the usage management information receiving unit and the personal information received by the personal information receiving unit to the terminal device. The terminal device in this case is a terminal device that can be used or a terminal device that can provide a service according to the use management information. For example, the portable electronic key of the present embodiment and the terminal device are transmitted by a cable or a wireless means such as infrared communication. The transmission timing may be, for example, after the portable electronic key and the terminal device can communicate with each other, when there is a request for usage management information or personal information from the terminal device, or when a button is transmitted to the portable electronic key. When such a button is provided, the button is pressed, or the portable electronic key receives use management information or personal information. If there is a means for holding the usage management information and the personal information, the personal information held therein is read and transmitted to the terminal device.
[0050]
The information transmitting unit may transmit the usage management information and the personal information at the same time, or may transmit them at different times. For example, the usage management information may be transmitted when the terminal device requests the usage management information, and the personal information may be transmitted when the terminal device requests the personal information.
[0051]
(Embodiment 3: Effect)
According to the portable electronic key of the present embodiment, it is possible to change the information to be managed while maintaining the security called use management information while maintaining the information security for using the service performed by the terminal device itself or the terminal device. it can. Further, for example, when the actual personal information is changed, such as when the address is changed, the changed personal information may be transmitted to the portable electronic key, so that the change can be easily performed. Further, for example, in the event of theft or the like, misuse can be prevented by not transmitting personal information to the portable electronic key or transmitting invalid personal information.
[0052]
In addition, by combining the usage management information with the personal information, it is possible to confirm from the personal information whether the person who intends to use the terminal device or the service by presenting the usage management information is the personal information. It is possible to provide a terminal device that cannot be used or a service that can be used only by the user himself / herself.
[0053]
(Embodiment 4)
Embodiment 4 of the present invention relates to the portable electronic key of Embodiment 1 or 3, wherein the service management information includes service availability information.
[0054]
(Embodiment 4: service available information)
“Service availability information” is information that associates a service with a terminal device that can use the service. FIG. 9 shows an example of the service availability information. FIG. 9A is a diagram schematically illustrating service availability information. The terminal device that can use the service is specified by the ID and the password. That is, the specified terminal device is a terminal device that can be used by inputting an ID and a password. Whether the service is available is indicated by に よ り and ×.
[0055]
FIG. 9B shows an example in which the service availability information shown in FIG. 9A is expressed in XML. “○” is represented by “enabled”, and “×” is represented by “disable”.
[0056]
(Embodiment 4: Effect)
According to the present embodiment, when a plurality of services can be used by the terminal device, it is possible to specify whether or not to use each service by using the use management information, and it is possible to specify more finely.
[0057]
(Embodiment 5)
Embodiment 5 of the present invention relates to the portable electronic key according to Embodiment 1 or 4, wherein the terminal device is an electronic book terminal, and the electronic book can be used based on the use management information.
[0058]
(Embodiment 5: e-book terminal)
An “e-book terminal” is a terminal device that allows an e-book to be used. For example, a terminal device that can download and store data of an electronic book and browse it. An “electronic book” is a book that is mainly composed of character data and can be displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like that is connected to or incorporated in a terminal device without printing it on paper. "Electronic book can be used" means that character data of the electronic book is displayed and can be browsed.
[0059]
(Embodiment 5: Usage management information)
In the present embodiment, the use management information is information for making the electronic book usable. For example, a decryption key for decrypting the encrypted electronic book data may be used.
[0060]
Alternatively, the electronic book data may be configured to be decrypted by a plurality of decryption keys, and the usage management information including the decryption key that differs for each period may be received by the portable electronic key. Alternatively, electronic book data encrypted with a plurality of encryption keys may be collected as one electronic book data, and each electronic book data may be decrypted in different periods.
[0061]
Further, when a plurality of types of electronic book data are stored in the electronic book terminal, one electronic book data is regarded as one service, and which electronic book data can be used is determined by use management information. May be specified by the service availability information included in.
[0062]
(Embodiment 5: Effect)
According to the present embodiment, for example, it is possible to sell encrypted electronic book data, download the encrypted electronic book data to a terminal device, and apply for transmission of use management information including a decryption key for making the electronic book usable. By doing so, it becomes possible to sell electronic books. In addition, it becomes possible to sell electronic books with a limited use period.
[0063]
(Embodiment 6)
The sixth embodiment of the present invention relates to the portable electronic key according to the first or fourth embodiment, wherein the terminal device is a music content reproduction terminal, and the music content can be used based on the use management information.
[0064]
(Embodiment 6: Music content playback terminal)
“Music content reproduction terminal” is a terminal device capable of reproducing music content. For example, it is a terminal device that can download and store music content data and reproduce it. "Music content" is data mainly composed of audio data, and can be listened to through a speaker or headphones connected to the terminal device.
[0065]
(Embodiment 6: Usage management information)
In the present embodiment, the usage management information is information for enabling reproduction of music content. For example, a decryption key for decrypting encrypted music content data may be used.
[0066]
Alternatively, the music content data may be decrypted by a plurality of decryption keys, and the usage management information including the decryption keys that are different for each period may be received by the portable electronic key. Alternatively, data of a plurality of music contents may be collected as one music content, and the data of each music content may be decoded in different periods.
[0067]
When data of a plurality of music contents is stored in the electronic book terminal, the reproduction of the data of one music content is regarded as one service, and which music content data can be reproduced is determined. It may be specified by the service availability information included in the usage management information.
[0068]
(Embodiment 6: Effect)
According to the present embodiment, for example, the encrypted music content data is sold, downloaded to the terminal device, and the transmission of the usage management information including the decryption key for making the music content data usable is transmitted. , The music content data can be sold. In addition, it is possible to sell music content data for a limited use period.
[0069]
(Embodiment 7)
The seventh embodiment of the present invention relates to the portable electronic key according to the first or fourth embodiment, wherein the terminal device is a video content reproduction terminal, and the video content can be used based on the use management information.
[0070]
(Embodiment 7: Video content playback terminal)
The “video content reproduction terminal” is a terminal device capable of reproducing video content. For example, it is a terminal device that can download and store video content data and reproduce it. "Video content" is data mainly composed of video data, and can be viewed on a display or the like connected to the terminal device.
[0071]
(Embodiment 7: Usage management information)
In the present embodiment, the usage management information is information for enabling reproduction of video content. For example, it may be a decryption key for decrypting encrypted video content data.
[0072]
Alternatively, the video content data may be decrypted by a plurality of decryption keys, and the usage management information including the decryption keys that are different for each period may be received by the portable electronic key. Alternatively, data of a plurality of video contents may be combined as one video content, and the data of each video content may be decoded in different periods.
[0073]
When data of a plurality of video contents is stored in the electronic book terminal, the reproduction of the data of one video content is regarded as one service, and which data of the video content can be reproduced is determined. It may be specified by the service availability information included in the usage management information.
[0074]
(Embodiment 7: Effect)
According to the present embodiment, for example, the encrypted video content data is sold, downloaded to the terminal device, and the usage management information including the decryption key for enabling the reproduction of the video content data. By applying for transmission, data of video content can be sold. Further, it becomes possible to sell data of video contents for a limited use period.
[0075]
(Embodiment 8)
An eighth embodiment of the present invention relates to the portable electronic key according to the first or fourth embodiment, wherein the terminal device is an educational content reproduction terminal, and the educational content can be used based on the use management information.
[0076]
(Embodiment 8: Educational content playback terminal)
The “educational content reproducing terminal” is a terminal device that can reproduce educational content. For example, the terminal device is in a state in which data of educational content is downloaded and stored. The "educational content" is a content composed of character data, audio data, video data, and the like for a certain educational purpose. Therefore, this embodiment is an integration of the fifth, sixth, and seventh embodiments.
[0077]
(Eighth Embodiment: Usage Management Information)
In the present embodiment, the use management information is information for enabling the reproduction of the educational content. For example, a decryption key for decrypting the encrypted educational content data may be used.
[0078]
In addition, the educational content data may be decrypted by a plurality of decryption keys, and the usage management information including the decryption keys that are different for each period may be received by the portable electronic key. Alternatively, data of a plurality of educational contents may be collected as one educational content, and the data of each video content may be decoded in different periods.
[0079]
In addition, when data of a plurality of educational contents is stored in the e-book terminal, reproduction of one educational content is regarded as one service, and which educational content can be reproduced is used. It may be specified by the service availability information included in the management information.
[0080]
(Embodiment 8: Effect)
According to the present embodiment, for example, use management including a decryption key for selling encrypted educational content data, downloading the encrypted educational content data to a terminal device, and reproducing the educational content data is enabled. By applying for the transmission of the information, it is possible to sell a transmission of educational contents. Further, it becomes possible to sell data of educational contents for a limited use period. By limiting the period, the educational effect can be increased.
[0081]
(Embodiment 9)
A ninth embodiment of the present invention is a device for enabling the terminal device to perform a driving operation of a vehicle, and the portable electronic key according to the first or fourth embodiment in which the vehicle can be driven based on the use management information. About.
[0082]
(Embodiment 9: Apparatus for enabling driving operation of a vehicle)
The "device for enabling operation of a vehicle" is a terminal device for enabling the operation of a machine that can move by driving wheels or the like with power of an engine or a motor. . For example, it is a terminal device capable of driving a car, a motorcycle, an electric bicycle, a bulldozer, a tractor, a cultivator, a rice planter, a lawnmower, a train, a ropeway, a ship, a submarine, an airplane, and the like. The engine includes a part that is operated by electricity, such as a starter motor that starts operation and a fuel pump that supplies fuel. Therefore, there is a portion for controlling the supply of power to those portions, and the portion for controlling the supply of power can be said to be a terminal device for enabling the driving operation of the vehicle. The “driving operation” includes not only moving but also operating equipment attached to the vehicle.
[0083]
(Embodiment 9: Usage management information)
In the present embodiment, the usage management information is information for enabling the driving operation of the vehicle. For example, it is information for enabling a terminal device that supplies power to the fuel pump to operate.
[0084]
In addition, by classifying the degree of fuel supply by the fuel pump, each section may be regarded as a service, and the fact that each section can be reached may be specified by the service availability information.
[0085]
In the case of a car, for example, operating each equipment such as a car radio and a car navigation system can be regarded as a service.
[0086]
(Embodiment 9: Effect)
According to the present embodiment, for example, even when the portable electronic key is stolen, moving the vehicle and using its equipment can be performed by causing the portable electronic key to receive invalid available information. It can be stopped. In addition, the right to use the equipment can be sold by designating whether the operation is enabled for each equipment.
[0087]
(Embodiment 10)
A tenth embodiment of the present invention relates to a portable electronic key according to the first or fourth embodiment, wherein the terminal device is capable of opening and closing a door, and is capable of opening and closing a door based on the use management information. .
[0088]
(Embodiment 10: Device for enabling opening and closing of door)
The "device for enabling the opening and closing of the door" is a device for controlling the hinge, the bar, and the lock of the door. For example, a device that controls not to open a door by a lock, to prevent a door from being fixed and closed, to freely open and close, and the like by a motor or an actuator installed on a hinge, a bar, or a lock (for example, Control the actuator that moves in conjunction with the bar).
[0089]
(Embodiment 10: Usage management information)
In the present embodiment, the use management information is information for enabling opening and closing of the door. For example, it is information to be controlled by a motor or an actuator installed on a hinge, a bar, or a lock.
[0090]
In addition, for example, it is assumed that each of the categories of preventing the door from being opened, preventing the door from closing, and opening and closing freely is regarded as a service, and specifying which is possible by the service availability information. You can also.
[0091]
(Embodiment 10: Effect)
According to the present embodiment, for example, even if the portable electronic key is stolen, the portable electronic key receives the invalid usable information so that the door key is not opened. be able to. Further, for a limited time, the door can be opened with a specific portable electronic key.
[0092]
(Embodiment 11)
Embodiment 11 of the present invention relates to a server device for transmitting usage management information.
[0093]
(Embodiment 11: Configuration)
FIG. 11 illustrates a functional block diagram of a server device according to the present embodiment. 11, the server device 1100 includes a use management information storage unit 1101 and a use management information transmission unit 1102.
[0094]
The “usage management information storage unit” 1101 stores the usage management information and the portable electronic key in association with each other. “Associating the use management information with the portable electronic key” means associating the use management information of the first embodiment and the like with information for identifying the portable electronic key. For example, by storing usage management information and a portable electronic key identifier in one row of a table 1201 in FIG. 12, the usage management information and the portable electronic key are stored in association with each other.
[0095]
The “usage management information transmitting unit” 1102 transmits the usage management information stored in the usage management information storage unit 1101 to the associated portable electronic key via a wireless network. For example, the use management information stored in the table 1201 in FIG. 12 is converted to a portable electronic key identified by the information stored in the portable electronic key identifier column of the row where the use management information is stored. Transmit over a wireless network.
[0096]
(Embodiment 11: Processing flowchart)
FIG. 10 exemplifies a flowchart for explaining the processing of the server device 1100 in the present embodiment.
[0097]
In step S1001, a portable electronic key is specified. Specific methods include the following. That is, a portable electronic key that is selected and specified in the order in which it is stored in the table 1201, a portable electronic key that newly stores the usage management information in the table 1201, and a portable electronic key that is changed in the usage management information. There is a method of selecting and specifying an electronic key, a method of selecting and specifying a portable electronic key for which a certain time has elapsed since the previous transmission of the use management information, and the like.
[0098]
In step S1002, the usage management information stored in association with the portable electronic key specified in step S1001 is acquired from the usage management information storage unit 1101.
[0099]
In step S1003, the use management information acquired in step S1002 is transmitted to the specified portable electronic key.
[0100]
In step S1004, it is determined whether to end the processing. If it is determined that the processing is not to be ended, the process returns to step S1001.
[0101]
(Embodiment 11: Effect)
According to the present embodiment, the usage management information can be transmitted to the portable electronic key as in the first embodiment.
[0102]
(Embodiment 12)
Embodiment 12 of the present invention relates to an electronic key method.
[0103]
(Embodiment 12: Configuration)
The electronic key method of the present embodiment is a method that includes a “use management information receiving step” and a “use management information transmission step”.
[0104]
“Usage management information receiving step” is a step of receiving usage management information via a wireless network. “Usage management information” is information for enabling a service to be used in the terminal device itself or the terminal device.
[0105]
"Usage management information transmitting step" is a step of transmitting the usage management information received in the usage management information receiving step to the terminal device.
[0106]
(Embodiment 12: The method of the present embodiment is also the method used in Embodiment 1, for example)
Therefore, it can be said that the electronic key method in the present embodiment is a method used by the portable electronic key or the like in the first embodiment. That is, the use management information receiving step is used by the use management information receiving unit 301, and the use management information transmitting step is used by the use management information transmitting unit 302. These steps can be said to be steps corresponding to, for example, steps S501 and S502 in FIG.
[0107]
(Embodiment 13)
Embodiment 13 of the present invention relates to an electronic key method.
[0108]
(Embodiment 13: Configuration)
The electronic key method according to the present embodiment is a method including a personal information receiving step and a personal information transmitting step.
[0109]
The “personal information receiving step” is a step of receiving personal information via a wireless network.
[0110]
The “personal information transmitting step” is a step of transmitting the personal information received in the personal information receiving step to the terminal device.
[0111]
(Embodiment 13: The method of the present embodiment is, for example, a method used for the portable electronic key of the embodiment 2)
Therefore, it can be said that the method of the present embodiment is a method used for the portable electronic key of the second embodiment. That is, the personal information receiving step is used by the personal information receiving unit, and the personal information transmitting step is used by the personal information transmitting unit.
[0112]
(Embodiment 14)
Embodiment 14 of the present invention relates to an electronic key method.
[0113]
(Embodiment 14: Configuration)
The electronic key method according to the present embodiment is a method including a personal information receiving step and a personal information transmitting step.
[0114]
The “personal information receiving step” is a step of receiving personal information via a wireless network.
[0115]
The “personal information transmitting step” is a step of transmitting the personal information received in the personal information receiving step to the terminal device.
[0116]
(Embodiment 14: The method of the present embodiment is, for example, a method used for the portable electronic key of the embodiment 3).
Therefore, it can be said that the method of the present embodiment is a method used for the portable electronic key of the second embodiment. That is, the personal information receiving step is used by the personal information receiving unit, and the personal information transmitting step is used by the personal information transmitting unit.
[0117]
(Embodiment 15)
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the concept of Embodiment 15 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the portable electronic key receives the operable information 1302 and the service available information 1303.
[0118]
“Operable information” is information for enabling the terminal device 1304 to operate. For example, when the terminal device 1304 is a computer, the password is a password for activation required at power-on. Alternatively, it may be a log-on after the operating system is started or an ID and a password at the time of log-in.
[0119]
“Service availability information” is information for enabling a service to be used in a terminal device that has become operable. "Service" means, for example, connecting to a network such as the Internet, using a function on a server device connected to the network, or starting and using an application program installed on a terminal device, Alternatively, the function of the application program is used. Specific examples of the service availability information include an ID and a password, or a decryption key for decrypting encrypted data.
[0120]
As shown in FIG. 13, the relationship between the portable electronic key 1301 and the terminal device 1304 is as follows. That is, (1) the terminal device 1304 is made operable according to the operable information. (2) Perform authentication of service availability information. This authentication may be performed by the terminal device 1304 or may be performed by an authentication server device that can communicate with a network to which the terminal device 1304 is connected. (3) Output service use permission information.
[0121]
The “service use permission information” is information for permitting use of the service specified by the service available information in the terminal device 1304. For example, the signal is a signal from the terminal device 1304 for permitting use of a function of a server device connected to the network, and a signal for permitting activation of a specific application installed on the terminal device 1304.
[0122]
(Embodiment 15: Configuration)
FIG. 14 illustrates a functional block diagram of the portable electronic key of the present embodiment. In FIG. 14, a portable electronic key 1400 includes an operable information receiving unit 1401, a service available information receiving unit 1402, an operable information transmitting unit 1403, a service available information transmitting unit 1404, and an authentication result information receiving unit 1405. And a service use permission information output unit 1406.
[0123]
The “operable information receiving unit” 1401 receives the operable information via a wireless network.
[0124]
The “service availability information receiving unit” 1402 receives service availability information via the wireless network.
[0125]
The “operable information transmitting unit” 1403 transmits the operable information received by the operable information receiving unit 1401 to the terminal device.
[0126]
The “service availability information transmitting unit” 1404 transmits the service availability information to the authentication server device communicable with the network to which the terminal device is connected, via the terminal device. The phrase “via the terminal device” means that relaying is performed by the terminal device. The “service availability information” is the service availability information received by the service availability information receiving unit 1402.
[0127]
An “authentication result information receiving unit” 1405 receives, via the terminal device, an authentication result by the authentication server device based on the service availability information transmitted by the service availability information transmitting unit 1404.
[0128]
The “service use permission information output unit” 1406 outputs service use permission information based on the authentication result received by the authentication result information reception unit 1405. For example, if the authentication result is OK, the service use permission information is output. Otherwise, the service use permission information is not output.
[0129]
(Embodiment 15: Sequence diagram of processing)
FIG. 15 exemplifies a sequence diagram illustrating processing in the present embodiment.
[0130]
In step S1501, the portable electronic key 1400 receives the operable information transmitted from the server device by the operable information receiving unit 1401.
[0131]
In step S1502, the service availability information receiving unit 1402 of the portable electronic key 1400 receives the service availability information transmitted from the server device.
[0132]
In step S1503, the operable information is transmitted to the terminal device by the operable information transmitting unit 1403 of the portable electronic key 1400. As a result, the terminal device becomes operable.
[0133]
In step S1504, the service availability information is transmitted from the service availability information transmission unit 1404 of the portable electronic key 1400 to the authentication server device via the terminal device.
[0134]
In step S1505, the authentication result is transmitted from the authentication server device, and is received by the portable electronic key authentication result information receiving unit 1405 of the portable electronic key 1400.
[0135]
In step S1506, the service use permission information output unit 1406 outputs the information to the terminal device based on the authentication result information. As a result, the service can be used in the terminal device.
[0136]
Note that the server device to which the operable information is transmitted may be different from the server to which the service available information is transmitted. Step S1501 and step S1502 may be repeatedly executed, or the number of times step S1501 is executed may be different from the number of times step S1502 is executed. Steps S1504 to S1506 may be repeatedly executed by the number of services.
[0137]
(Embodiment 15: Effect)
According to the portable electronic key of the present embodiment, it is possible to set whether or not the terminal device can operate and whether or not to use a service that can be used after the terminal device becomes operable. Thus, for example, when the portable electronic key of the present embodiment is stolen, the operation of the terminal device is not permitted, and the use of the service is not permitted. Therefore, the damage can be prevented from spreading.
[0138]
(Embodiment 16)
Embodiment 16 of the present invention relates to an electronic key method.
[0139]
(Embodiment 16: Configuration)
The electronic key method according to the present embodiment includes an operable information receiving step, a service available information receiving step, an operable information transmitting step, a service available information transmitting step, an authentication result receiving step, and a service use permission information output. And a step.
[0140]
The “operable information receiving step” is a step of receiving the operable information via a wireless network.
[0141]
The “service availability information receiving step” is a step of receiving service availability information via the wireless network.
[0142]
The “operable information transmitting step” is a step of transmitting the operable information received in the operable information receiving step to the terminal device.
[0143]
The “service availability information transmitting step” is a step of transmitting the service availability information to the authentication server device that can communicate via the network to which the terminal device is connected, via the terminal device.
[0144]
The “authentication result information receiving step” is a step of receiving, via the terminal device, an authentication result by the authentication server device based on the service availability information transmitted in the service availability information transmitting step.
[0145]
The “service use permission information output step” is a step of outputting service use permission information based on the authentication result received in the authentication result information reception step.
[0146]
(Embodiment 16: The method of this embodiment is used, for example, in Embodiment 15) Therefore, it can be said that the method of this embodiment is, for example, a method used by the portable electronic key of Embodiment 15. . That is, the operable information receiving step is used by the operable information receiving unit 1401, the service available information receiving step is used by the service available information receiving unit 1402, and the operable information transmitting step is used by the operable information transmitting unit 1403. The service availability information transmission step is used by the service availability information transmission unit 1404, the authentication result information reception step is used by the authentication result information reception unit 1405, and the service use permission information output step is performed by the service use permission information output unit 1406. Used in. Therefore, each step corresponds to step S1501, step S1502, step S1503, step S1504, step S1505, and step S1506 in FIG.
[0147]
【The invention's effect】
Maintains information security for using the terminal device itself or the services implemented in the terminal device, provides protection measures when using the terminal device itself or services, and changes information to be managed while maintaining security Means can be provided.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of a portable electronic key according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an example of a table storing usage management information that varies depending on the day.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a process according to the first embodiment;
FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the portable electronic key according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a process according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of processing according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of usage management information including service availability information according to the fourth embodiment;
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of processing of the server device according to the eleventh embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a functional block diagram of a server device according to an eleventh embodiment.
FIG. 12 is an example of a table in which usage management information and a portable electronic key are stored in association with each other;
FIG. 13 is a conceptual diagram of the fifteenth embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a functional block diagram of a portable electronic key according to the fifteenth embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a sequence diagram according to the fifteenth embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
101 server device
102 Wireless Network
103 Portable electronic key
104 terminal device

Claims (16)

A usage management information receiving unit that receives, via a wireless network, usage management information that is information for enabling a service in the terminal device;
A usage management information transmitting unit that transmits the usage management information received by the usage management information receiving unit to the terminal device,
Portable electronic key with. A personal information receiving unit that receives personal information that can identify an individual via a wireless network;
A personal information transmitting unit that transmits the personal information received by the personal information receiving unit to a terminal device,
Portable electronic key with. A usage management information receiving unit that receives, via a wireless network, usage management information that is information for enabling a service in the terminal device;
A personal information receiving unit that receives personal information that can identify an individual via a wireless network;
An information transmitting unit that transmits the usage management information received by the usage management information receiving unit and the personal information received by the personal information receiving unit to the terminal device;
Portable electronic key with. 4. The portable information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the use management information includes service available information that is information that associates a service with a terminal device that can use the service. Electronic key. The portable electronic key according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is an electronic book terminal, and the electronic book can be used based on the use management information. The portable electronic key according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is a music content reproduction terminal, and is capable of reproducing music content based on the use management information. The portable electronic key according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is a video content reproduction terminal, and is capable of reproducing video content based on the use management information. The portable electronic key according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is an educational content reproduction terminal, and the educational device can reproduce the educational content based on the use management information. 5. The portable electronic key according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is a device that enables a driving operation of the vehicle, and the terminal device can drive the vehicle based on the use management information. The portable electronic key according to claim 1, wherein the terminal device is a device for opening and closing a door, and is capable of opening and closing the door based on the use management information. A use management information storage unit that stores the use management information and the portable electronic key in association with each other,
A server device comprising a usage management information transmitting unit that transmits the usage management information stored in the usage management information storage unit to the associated portable electronic key via a wireless network. Use management information, which is information for enabling a service in the terminal device, a use management information receiving step of receiving via a wireless network,
A use management information transmitting step of transmitting the use management information received in the use management information receiving step to the terminal device,
Electronic key method including. A personal information receiving step of receiving personal information, which is information capable of identifying an individual, via a wireless network;
A personal information transmitting step of transmitting the personal information received in the personal information receiving step to a terminal device,
Electronic key method including. Use management information, which is information for enabling a service in the terminal device, a use management information receiving step of receiving via a wireless network,
A personal information receiving step of receiving personal information, which is information capable of identifying an individual, via a wireless network;
An information transmission step of transmitting the use management information received in the use management information receiving step and the personal information received in the personal information receiving step to the terminal device;
Electronic key method including. An operable information receiving unit that receives, via a wireless network, operable information that is information for enabling the terminal device,
A service availability information receiving unit that receives, via the wireless network, service availability information that is information for enabling a service in the operable terminal device;
An operable information transmitting unit that transmits operable information received by the operable information receiving unit to the terminal device,
A service availability information transmitting unit that transmits the service availability information to the authentication server device communicable with a network to which the terminal device is connected, via the terminal device;
An authentication result information receiving unit that receives, via the terminal device, an authentication result by the authentication server device based on the service availability information transmitted by the service availability information transmitting unit,
Service use permission for outputting service use permission information that is information for permitting use of a service specified by the service use information in the terminal device based on the authentication result received by the authentication result information receiving unit; An information output unit;
Portable electronic key with. Operational information receiving step of receiving, via a wireless network, operable information that is information for enabling the terminal device,
Service availability information receiving step of receiving service availability information, which is information for enabling a service in a terminal device that has become operable, via the wireless network;
Operable information transmitting step of transmitting the operable information received in the operable information receiving step to the terminal device,
A service availability information transmitting step of transmitting the service availability information via the terminal device to an authentication server device communicable with a network to which the terminal device is connected,
An authentication result receiving step of receiving, via the terminal device, an authentication result by the authentication server device based on the service availability information transmitted in the service availability information transmitting step,
Service use permission for outputting service use permission information, which is information for permitting use of a service specified by the service use information in the terminal device, based on the authentication result received in the authentication result information receiving step; An information output step;
Electronic key method including.

Images