JP2005044312A - Virtual cd user information transmitting device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem in a virtual medium which has been conventionally used to store large data that even a person except a regular user can easily access data or programs stored therein to illicitly read or rewrite the data or programs. <P>SOLUTION: This virtual CD use information transmitting device transmits information for the operating state of each part. A virtual CD image information server device which receives the operating state information can determine whether there is possibility of an illicit use or not. When processing a driver without processing a mount part, for example, the possibility of the illicit use can be determined. Further, since the use form or use time of a user can be found from the operating state information, this device can be utilized for marketing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a virtual CD use information transmitting apparatus.

  Conventionally, a virtual medium has been used to store a large amount of data (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-300505 A

  However, at this time, it is easy for a person other than a legitimate user to access the stored data or program, and the data or program can be illegally read or the data or program can be rewritten. Met.

  In view of this situation, the present invention proposes a virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus that transmits information related to the operation status of mounting and the like. The virtual CD image information server apparatus that has received this operation status information can determine whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use. For example, the virtual CD image information server apparatus can determine that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the driver is operated in a state where there is no mounting operation.

  In addition, since the user's usage mode, usage time, and the like are known from the operation status information, it can be used for marketing while eliminating unauthorized use.

  The virtual CD utilization information transmitting apparatus of the present invention can execute a virtual CD by mounting the virtual CD on the virtual CD drive. Using a virtual CD makes it easy to distribute games stored on the CD, eliminates the complications associated with loading and unloading a real CD, and enables high-speed access while allowing unauthorized access by determining the source of access rights. Exclude.

  Also, the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus acquires information regarding the operating status of each unit and transmits the information to the outside. For example, the virtual CD image information server apparatus receives these pieces of information, monitors the operation of each unit, and can detect unauthorized use of the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus at an early stage, thereby ensuring security. .

  Furthermore, user preferences and sales can be predicted from various information included in the operation status information, which can be used for marketing.

  The best mode for carrying out each invention will be described below. Note that the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be implemented in various modes without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  The first embodiment will mainly describe claim 1 and the like.

  The second embodiment will mainly describe claim 2 and the like.

  The third embodiment will mainly describe claim 3 and the like.

  The fourth embodiment will mainly describe claim 4 and the like.

  In the fifth embodiment, claim 5 will be mainly described.

  The sixth embodiment will mainly describe claim 6 and the like.

  The seventh embodiment will mainly describe claim 7 and the like.

  The eighth embodiment will mainly describe Claim 8 and the like.

  The ninth embodiment will mainly describe claim 9 and the like.

  In the tenth embodiment, claim 10 will be mainly described.

  In the eleventh embodiment, claim 11 will be mainly described.

  In the twelfth embodiment, claim 12 will be mainly described.

  The thirteenth embodiment will mainly describe Claim 13 and the like.

  In the fourteenth embodiment, claim 14 will be mainly described.

  The fifteenth embodiment will mainly describe claim 15 and the like.

<< Embodiment 1 >>

  <Embodiment 1: Overview>

  The first embodiment will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD usage information transmission device that transmits information related to the operation status of the storage unit.

  FIG. 1 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. The virtual CD image information server apparatus is shown in the upper part of the figure, and the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus of this embodiment is shown in the lower part. The virtual CD image information server device is assumed to be a server device that is a game distribution source, and the virtual CD usage information transmission device is assumed to be a game playback device. The virtual CD image information server device will be described in detail in the ninth and subsequent embodiments.

  First, the virtual CD usage information transmitting device can acquire encrypted virtual CD image information from the virtual CD image information server device. The virtual CD image information is information representing the content (image) of the virtual CD as it is. The virtual CD image information server device sends image information acquired from a real CD in which a game or the like is stored to the virtual CD usage information transmitting device. At this time, from the viewpoint of widely distributing the game, the virtual CD usage information It is necessary for the transmission apparatus to be able to perform execution processing without an actual CD. Therefore, the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus has the same function as that of virtually mounting a CD even if there is no actual CD, and virtual CD image information is executed using a virtually provided CD drive. Applicable information.

  The virtual CD usage information transmitting device decrypts the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information and mounts it on the virtual CD drive. Further, the virtual CD drive is activated by the driver, and the virtual CD execution file (game) is executed. At this time, it is determined whether or not the access right of the execution file exists, and if the access right is not possessed, the virtual CD cannot be executed. Using a virtual CD in this way facilitates the distribution of games and the like stored on the CD, eliminates the complexity associated with loading and unloading the actual CD, and enables high-speed access while making unauthorized access based on the judgment of the right of access. Eliminate unwanted access.

  On the other hand, the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus stores the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information in the storage unit while being encrypted, but acquires information on the operation status of the storage unit and transmits it to the outside. In the figure, the scene transmitted to the virtual CD image information server apparatus is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The storage unit operation status information makes it easy to monitor the operation of the storage unit and allows unauthorized access to be detected at an early stage, thus ensuring security.

  <Embodiment 1: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD usage information transmitting device” (0200) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 2 includes an “acquiring unit” (0201), a “storing unit” (0202), a “decrypting unit” (0203), and “ “Virtual CD drive unit” (0204), “Mount unit” (0205), “Driver unit” (0206), “Execution unit” (0207), “Judgment unit” (0208), “Storage unit operation” The status information acquisition unit ”(0209) and the“ save unit operation status information transmission unit ”(0210).

  Each unit, which is a component of the present invention, is configured by either hardware, software, or both hardware and software. For example, as an example for realizing these, when a computer is used, hardware composed of a CPU, a memory, a bus, an interface, a peripheral device, and the like and software executable on these hardware are listed. be able to.

  Specifically, the functions of the respective units are realized by sequentially executing the programs developed on the memory, by processing, storing, and outputting data on the memory and data input through the interface. (The same applies throughout this specification.)

  The “acquisition unit” (0201) acquires the encrypted virtual CD image information from the virtual CD image information server apparatus. The “virtual CD image information” is information representing the contents (images) of a virtual CD or a virtual DVD as they are, and may include an execution file to be described later. Since the virtual CD image information is encrypted, security is ensured at the time of communication between the virtual CD image information server device and the virtual CD usage information transmitting device.

  The encrypted virtual CD image information is obtained by processing image information acquired by the virtual CD image information server device from a real CD storing a game or the like and transmitting the encrypted image information. The encrypted virtual CD image information may widely include music, video, etc. in addition to games. The virtual CD image information server device will be described in detail in the ninth and subsequent embodiments.

  The “storage unit” (0202) stores the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired by the acquisition unit (0201) in an encrypted state. The virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus can perform the subsequent processing even if there is no real CD by storing the encrypted virtual CD image information.

  The “decryption unit” (0203) decrypts the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage unit (0202) into virtual CD image information. If the user has a legitimate title, it can be easily decrypted by a method corresponding to the encrypted method. By performing the decryption process here, security can be ensured.

  The “virtual CD drive unit” (0204) is a device to mount the virtual CD image information decrypted by the decryption unit (0203). “Mount” refers to connecting the virtual CD drive unit by software so that it can be accessed from the virtual CD utilization information transmitting apparatus. By providing this virtual CD drive unit, it is possible to emulate a virtual CD as if a real CD is mounted.

  The “mount unit” (0205) mounts the virtual CD on the virtual CD drive unit (0204) based on the virtual CD image information. During the mounting process, if there is data or the like unnecessary for execution of the virtual CD among the information included in the virtual CD image information, it may be deleted.

  The “driver section” (0206) performs processing for driving the virtual CD drive section (0204). The processing for driving may include processing for driving the virtual CD drive unit and reading of the virtual CD.

  The “execution unit” (0207) performs processing for executing the execution file of the virtual CD. The “execution file” is a file for actually executing a program or the like, and specifically corresponds to an algorithm such as a character necessary for each scene of the game and its operation. By executing the executable file, the game can be played.

  The “determination unit” (0208 determines whether or not the execution file executed by the execution unit (0207) has the right to access the virtual CD. The “access right” indicates that the execution file accesses the virtual CD. This right is granted when it is permitted, and this right can be held when the virtual CD image information is acquired by paying a reasonable price.

  For example, it is assumed that the determination is made by analyzing information on information indicating that the source of access right is included in the header portion of the executable file. In addition, a case of inputting a password, a user ID, or the like may be included. Excluding those that do not have access rights leads to security.

  The “storage unit operation status information acquisition unit” (0209) acquires storage unit operation status information. “Storage unit operation status information” is information relating to the operation status of the storage unit (0202). For example, “00” when the storage process is unprocessed, “01” when it is being processed, “10” when an illegal process is performed, “11” when it is properly completed, etc. This corresponds to a code for identification. Further, information indicating access to stored data (reading, rewriting, deleting, etc.), information indicating whether the storage unit is activated, and the like are applicable. In addition, information on the start / end time of the storage process, the number of times of storage, information on the stored encrypted virtual CD image information (title, size, attribute, etc.), information for identifying the virtual CD usage information transmitting device and user, etc. It may be. In addition, the storage unit operation status information may include information on the operation status of the acquisition unit (0201).

  The “storage unit operation status information transmission unit” (0210) transmits the storage unit operation status information acquired by the storage unit operation status information acquisition unit (0209). At the transmission destination, the storage unit operation status information indicates whether or not the storage process has been performed properly, so that unauthorized access can be eliminated. On the other hand, since the user's preference and sales can be predicted from the information related to the stored encrypted virtual CD image information included in the storage unit operation status information, it can be used for marketing.

  <Embodiment 1: Flow of processing>

  FIG. 3 shows an example of the flow of processing in the first embodiment. The virtual CD user information transmission method in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, encrypted virtual CD image information, which is encrypted virtual CD image information, is acquired from the virtual CD image information server device (acquisition step S0301).

  Next, the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired in the acquisition step (S0301) is stored in the storage unit in an encrypted state (storage step S0302).

  Thereafter, storage unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the storage unit, is acquired and transmitted (storage unit operation status information transmission step S0303).

  Further, the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage step (S0302) is decrypted to obtain virtual CD image information (decryption step S0304).

  Next, the virtual CD is mounted on the virtual CD drive unit based on the virtual CD image information decrypted in the decrypting step (S0304) (mounting step S0305).

  Next, processing for driving the virtual CD drive unit is performed (driver step S0306).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the execution file has the right to access the virtual CD (determination step S0307). The determination step may be performed before the acquisition step (S0301).

  In the determination step (S0307), if it is determined that there is access right, a process for executing the virtual CD execution file is performed (execution step S0308). On the other hand, in the case of a determination result that there is no access right, the process ends without performing the execution step.

  The above processing can be executed by a program to be executed by a computer, and this program can be recorded on a recording medium readable by the computer. (The same applies throughout the specification.)

  <Embodiment 1: Effect>

  The virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus of this embodiment can execute a virtual CD by mounting the virtual CD on a virtual CD drive. Using a virtual CD makes it easy to distribute games stored on the CD, eliminates the complications associated with loading and unloading a real CD, and enables high-speed access while allowing unauthorized access by determining the source of access rights. Exclude.

  Further, the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus stores the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information in the storage unit while being encrypted, but acquires information on the operation status of the storage unit and transmits it to the outside. The storage unit operation status information makes it easy to monitor the operation of the storage unit, and it is possible to detect unauthorized storage of the encrypted virtual CD image information at an early stage, thus ensuring security.

  Furthermore, user preference and sales can be predicted from information related to the stored encrypted virtual CD image information included in the storage unit operation status information, which can be used for marketing.

<< Embodiment 2 >>

  <Embodiment 2: Overview>

  Embodiment 2 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD usage information transmission device that transmits information related to the operation status of the decryption unit.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. The virtual CD usage information transmitting device decrypts the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information and mounts it on the virtual CD drive. Further, the virtual CD drive is activated by the driver, and the virtual CD execution file (game) is executed. Up to this point, it is the same as in the first embodiment, but the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus of the present embodiment acquires information on the operation status of the decryption unit when decrypting the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information. Send to the outside. In the figure, the scene transmitted to the virtual CD image information server apparatus is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. This decryption unit operation status information makes it easy to monitor the operation of the decryption unit and makes it possible to detect unauthorized access at an early stage, thus ensuring security.

  <Embodiment 2: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD usage information transmitting device” (0500) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 5 includes an “acquiring unit” (0501), a “storing unit” (0502), a “decrypting unit” (0503), “ “Virtual CD drive unit” (0504), “Mount unit” (0505), “Driver unit” (0506), “Execution unit” (0507), “Judgment unit” (0508), “Storage unit operation” “Status information acquisition unit” (0509), “Storage unit operation status information transmission unit” (0510), “Decoding unit operation status information acquisition unit” (0511), and “Decoding unit operation status information transmission unit” (0512).

  The “decoding unit operation status information acquisition unit” (0511) acquires the decoding unit operation status information. The “decoding unit operation status information” is information relating to the operation status of the decoding unit (0503). For example, “00” when the decryption process is not processed, “01” when the decryption process is in progress, “10” when the illegal process is performed, and “11” when the decryption process is properly completed. This is a code for identification. Also, information indicating access to the decrypted data (reading, rewriting, deleting, etc.), information indicating whether the decrypting unit is activated, or the like is applicable. In addition, the decoding process start / end time, the number of times of decoding, the number of times of decoding failure, information about the decoded virtual CD image information (title, size, attributes, etc.), information for identifying the virtual CD usage information transmitting device and user Etc. may be included.

  The “decoding unit operation status information transmission unit” (0512) transmits the decoding unit operation status information acquired by the decoding unit operation status information acquisition unit (0511). At the transmission destination, the decryption unit operation status information indicates whether or not the decryption process has been performed properly, so that unauthorized access can be eliminated. For example, if decryption fails a plurality of times, it can be said that there is a high possibility of unauthorized access. On the other hand, the user's preferences and sales can be predicted from the decrypted virtual CD image information, which can be used for marketing.

  The processing of other parts is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  <Embodiment 2: Flow of processing>

  FIG. 6 shows an example of the flow of processing in the second embodiment. The virtual CD user information transmission method in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, the encrypted virtual CD image information is acquired from the virtual CD image information server device (acquisition step S0601).

  Next, the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired in the acquisition step (S0601) is stored in the storage unit in an encrypted state (storage step S0602). Thereafter, storage unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the storage unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage step (S0602) is decrypted to obtain virtual CD image information (decryption step S0603).

  Thereafter, the decoding unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the decoding unit, is acquired and transmitted (decoding unit operation status information transmission step S0604).

  The following is the same as in the first embodiment. Based on the virtual CD image information decrypted in the decryption step (S0603), the virtual CD is mounted on the virtual CD drive unit (mount step S0605), and then a process for driving the virtual CD drive unit is performed. (Driver step S0606). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the right of access to the virtual CD of the executable file is determined (determination step S0607). If the result of determination is that the right of access is present, processing for executing the virtual CD execution file is performed. (Execution step S0608). On the other hand, in the case of a determination result that there is no access right, the process ends without performing the execution step. (The determination step (S0607) may be performed before the acquisition step (S0601).)

  <Embodiment 2: Effect>

  The virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus according to the present embodiment acquires information about the operation status of the decryption unit and transmits it to the outside when decrypting the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information. Monitoring of the operation of the decoding unit is facilitated by the decoding unit operation status information. In addition, for example, when decryption fails a plurality of times, it can be said that there is a high possibility of unauthorized access. However, since it is possible to detect such unauthorized decryption at an early stage, security can be ensured. .

<< Embodiment 3 >>

  <Embodiment 3: Overview>

  A third embodiment will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus that transmits information related to the operating status of the mount unit.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. The virtual CD usage information transmitting device decrypts the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information and mounts it on the virtual CD drive. Further, the virtual CD drive is activated by the driver, and the virtual CD execution file (game) is executed. Up to this point, it is the same as in the first embodiment, but the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus of the present embodiment is information relating to the operating status of the mount unit when the decrypted encrypted virtual CD image information is mounted on the virtual CD drive. Is acquired and sent to the outside. In the figure, the scene transmitted to the virtual CD image information server apparatus is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. From this mount unit operation status information, it becomes easy to monitor the operation of the mount unit, and it becomes possible to detect unauthorized access at an early stage, so that security can be ensured.

  <Embodiment 3: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD usage information transmitting device” (0800) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 8 includes an “acquisition unit” (0801), a “storage unit” (0802), a “decryption unit” (0803), and “ “Virtual CD drive unit” (0804), “Mount unit” (0805), “Driver unit” (0806), “Execution unit” (0807), “Judgment unit” (0808), “Storage unit operation” “Status information acquisition unit” (0809), “Storage unit operation status information transmission unit” (0810), “Mount unit operation status information acquisition unit” (0811), “Mount unit operation status information transmission unit” ( 0812). Here, the first embodiment is used as a basis. However, when the second embodiment is used as a basis, a decoding unit operation status information acquisition unit and the like may be further included.

  The “mount unit operation status information acquisition unit” (0811) acquires mount unit operation status information. “Mount unit operation status information” is information relating to the operation status of the mount unit (0805). For example, “00” when the mount processing is not processed, “01” when the mount processing is in progress, “10” when the illegal processing is performed, “11” when the processing is properly completed, etc. This corresponds to a code for identification. In addition, information on whether the mount unit is activated, other information such as the start / end time of mount processing, the number of mounts, information on the mounted virtual CD image information (title, size, attribute, etc.), virtual CD usage information transmission device Or information for identifying the user may be included.

  The “mount unit operation status information transmission unit” (0812) transmits the mount unit operation status information acquired by the mount unit operation status information acquisition unit (0811). Since the transmission destination knows whether or not the mount processing has been performed properly from the mount unit operation status information, unauthorized access can be eliminated. On the other hand, since the user's preference and sales can be predicted from the information related to the mounted virtual CD image information, it can be used for marketing.

  The processing of other parts is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  <Third Embodiment: Process Flow>

  FIG. 9 shows an example of the flow of processing in the third embodiment. The virtual CD user information transmission method in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, the encrypted virtual CD image information is acquired from the virtual CD image information server device (acquisition step S0901).

  Next, the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired in the acquisition step (S0901) is stored in the storage unit in an encrypted state (storage step S0902). Thereafter, storage unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the storage unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage step (S0902) is decrypted to obtain virtual CD image information (decryption step S0903). Thereafter, the decoding unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the decoding unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Next, a virtual CD is mounted on the virtual CD drive unit based on the virtual CD image information decrypted in the decryption step (S0903) (mount step S0904).

  Thereafter, mount unit operation status information, which is information relating to the operation status of the mount unit, is acquired and transmitted (mount unit operation status information transmission step S0905).

  The following is the same as in the first embodiment. Processing for driving the virtual CD drive unit is performed (driver step S0906). Thereafter, the presence / absence of the right of access to the virtual CD of the execution file is determined (judgment step S0907). If the result of the determination is that the right of access is present, processing for executing the execution file of the virtual CD is performed. (Execution step S0908). On the other hand, in the case of a determination result that there is no access right, the process ends without performing the execution step. (The determination step (S0907) may be performed before the acquisition step (S0901).)

  <Embodiment 3: Effect>

  When mounting a virtual CD on a virtual CD drive unit based on the decrypted virtual CD image information, the virtual CD usage information transmitting device of the present embodiment acquires information about the operating status of the mount unit and transmits it to the outside To do. From this mount unit operation status information, it becomes easy to monitor the operation of the mount unit, and it becomes possible to detect an illegal mount process at an early stage, so that security can be ensured.

  Furthermore, since a virtual CD to be mounted is selected from a plurality of stored virtual CD image information, the user's preference that is advanced one step can be predicted from the mounting unit operation status information. Therefore, the mounting unit operation status information can be used for marketing.

<< Embodiment 4 >>

  <Embodiment 4: Overview>

  A fourth embodiment will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD usage information transmission device that transmits information related to the operating status of a driver unit.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of the concept of the present embodiment. The virtual CD usage information transmitting device decrypts the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information and mounts it on the virtual CD drive. Further, the virtual CD drive is activated by the driver, and the virtual CD execution file (game) is executed. The process so far is the same as in the first embodiment, but the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus according to the present embodiment acquires information on the operation status of the drive unit when driving the virtual CD drive, and transmits the information to the outside. In the figure, the scene transmitted to the virtual CD image information server apparatus is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. From this drive unit operation status information, it becomes easy to monitor the operation of the drive unit, and unauthorized access can be detected at an early stage, so that security can be ensured.

  <Embodiment 4: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD usage information transmitting device” (1100) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 11 includes an “acquiring unit” (1101), a “storing unit” (1102), a “decrypting unit” (1103), and “ “Virtual CD drive unit” (1104), “Mount unit” (1105), “Driver unit” (1106), “Execution unit” (1107), “Judgment unit” (1108), “Storage unit operation” "Status information acquisition unit" (1109), "Storage unit operation status information transmission unit" (1110), "Driver unit operation status information acquisition unit" (1111), "Driver unit operation status information transmission unit" ( 1112). Here, the basic configuration is the first embodiment, but when the basic configuration is the second exemplary embodiment, it further includes a decryption unit operation status information acquisition unit and the like. In some cases, there may be a part operation status information acquisition part.

  The “driver unit operation status information acquisition unit” (1111) acquires driver unit operation status information. “Driver operation status information” is information relating to the operation status of the driver unit (1106). For example, “00” when the driver process is not processed, “01” when the driver process is being performed, “10” when the illegal process is performed, “11” when the process is properly completed, etc. This corresponds to a code for identification. In addition, information on whether or not the driver unit is activated, other information such as start / end time of drive processing, the number of drives, information for identifying the virtual CD usage information transmitting device and the user may be included.

  The “driver unit operation status information transmission unit” (1112) transmits the driver unit operation status information acquired by the driver unit operation status information acquisition unit (1111). Since the transmission destination knows whether or not the driver processing has been performed properly from the driver unit operation status information, unauthorized access can be eliminated. On the other hand, the user's preferences and sales can be predicted from information related to virtual CD image information mounted by the driven virtual CD drive unit, which can be used for marketing.

  The processing of other parts is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  <Embodiment 4: Flow of processing>

  FIG. 12 shows an example of the flow of processing in the fourth embodiment. The virtual CD user information transmission method in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, the encrypted virtual CD image information is acquired from the virtual CD image information server device (acquisition step S1201).

  Next, the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired in the acquisition step (S1201) is stored in the storage unit in an encrypted state (storage step S1202). Thereafter, storage unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the storage unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage step (S1202) is decrypted to obtain virtual CD image information (decryption step S1203). Thereafter, the decoding unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the decoding unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Next, a virtual CD is mounted on the virtual CD drive unit based on the virtual CD image information decrypted in the decryption step (S1203) (mount step S1204). Thereafter, mount unit operation status information, which is information regarding the operation status of the mount unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, a process for driving the virtual CD drive unit is performed (driver step S1205).

  Thereafter, the driver unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the driver unit, is acquired and transmitted (driver unit operation status information transmission step S1206).

  The following is the same as in the first embodiment. The presence / absence of the right of access to the virtual CD of the executable file is determined (determination step S1207). If the result of the determination is that the right of access is present, processing for executing the execution file of the virtual CD is performed (execution) Step S1208). On the other hand, in the case of a determination result that there is no access right, the process ends without performing the execution step. (The determination step (S1207) may be performed before the acquisition step (S1201).)

  <Embodiment 4: Effect>

  The virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus according to the present embodiment acquires information about the operation status of the driver unit and transmits it to the outside when driving the virtual CD drive unit on which the virtual CD is mounted. The driver unit operation status information makes it easy to monitor the operation of the driver unit, and it is possible to detect unauthorized driver processing at an early stage, thus ensuring security.

<< Embodiment 5 >>

  <Embodiment 5: Overview>

  Embodiment 5 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD usage information transmission device that transmits information related to the operation status of the execution unit.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. The virtual CD usage information transmitting device decrypts the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information and mounts it on the virtual CD drive. Further, the virtual CD drive is activated by the driver, and the virtual CD execution file (game) is executed. Up to this point, the process is the same as in the first embodiment, but the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus according to the present embodiment acquires information on the operation status of the execution unit when executing the virtual CD execution file, and transmits the acquired information to the outside. . In the figure, the scene transmitted to the virtual CD image information server apparatus is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. The execution unit operation status information makes it easy to monitor the operation of the execution unit and to detect unauthorized access at an early stage, thereby ensuring security.

  <Embodiment 5: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD usage information transmitting device” (1400) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 14 includes an “acquiring unit” (1401), a “storing unit” (1402), a “decrypting unit” (1403), and “ “Virtual CD drive unit” (1404), “Mount unit” (1405), “Driver unit” (1406), “Execution unit” (1407), “Judgment unit” (1408), “Storage unit operation” "Status information acquisition unit" (1409), "Storage unit operation status information transmission unit" (1410), "Execution unit operation status information acquisition unit" (1411), "Execution unit operation status information transmission unit" ( 1412). Here, the basic configuration is the first embodiment, but when the basic configuration is the second exemplary embodiment, it further includes a decryption unit operation status information acquisition unit and the like. In the case where the operation status information acquisition unit or the like is included and the fourth embodiment is used as a basis, there may be a driver operation status information acquisition unit or the like.

  The “execution unit operation status information acquisition unit” (1411) acquires execution unit operation status information. The “execution unit operation status information” is information relating to the operation status of the execution unit (1407). For example, “00” when the execution process is unprocessed, “01” when the process is in progress, “10” when the illegal process is performed, “11” when the process is properly completed, etc. This corresponds to a code for identification. Further, information on whether or not the execution unit is activated, other information for identifying the start / end time of execution processing, the number of executions, the virtual CD usage information transmitting device and the user, and the like may be included.

  The “execution unit operation status information transmission unit” (1412) transmits the execution unit operation status information acquired by the execution unit operation status information acquisition unit (1411). At the transmission destination, the execution unit operation status information indicates whether or not the execution process has been performed properly, so that unauthorized access can be eliminated. On the other hand, since the user's preference and sales can be predicted directly from the execution unit operation status information, it can be used for marketing.

  The processing of other parts is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  <Embodiment 5: Flow of processing>

  FIG. 15 shows an example of the flow of processing in the fifth embodiment. The virtual CD user information transmission method in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, the encrypted virtual CD image information is acquired from the virtual CD image information server device (acquisition step S1501).

  Next, the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired in the acquisition step (S1501) is stored in the storage unit in an encrypted state (storage step S1502). Thereafter, storage unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the storage unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage step (S1502) is decrypted to obtain virtual CD image information (decryption step S1503). Thereafter, the decoding unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the decoding unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Next, the virtual CD is mounted on the virtual CD drive unit based on the virtual CD image information decrypted in the decryption step (S1503) (mount step S1504). Thereafter, mount unit operation status information, which is information regarding the operation status of the mount unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, a process for driving the virtual CD drive unit is performed (driver step S1505). Thereafter, the driver unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the driver unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the right of access to the virtual CD of the executable file is determined (determination step S1506). If the result of determination is that the right of access is present, processing for executing the virtual CD execution file is performed. (Execution step S1507). The determination step may be performed before the acquisition step (S1501).

  At this time, execution unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the execution unit, is acquired and transmitted (execution unit operation status information transmission step S1508).

  On the other hand, in the case of a determination result that there is no access right, the process ends without performing the execution step.

  <Embodiment 5: Effect>

  The virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus according to the present embodiment acquires information on the operation status of the execution unit and transmits it to the outside when executing the virtual CD execution file. The execution unit operation status information makes it easy to monitor the operation of the execution unit, and it is possible to detect an illegal execution process at an early stage, thereby ensuring security.

  Moreover, since the user's preference and the sales can be predicted directly from the execution unit operation status information, it can be used for marketing.

<< Embodiment 6 >>

  <Embodiment 6: Overview>

  Embodiment 6 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD usage information transmission device that transmits information related to the operation status of the determination unit.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of the concept of this embodiment. The virtual CD usage information transmitting device decrypts the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information and mounts it on the virtual CD drive. Further, the virtual CD drive is activated by the driver, and the virtual CD execution file (game) is executed. Up to this point, the process is the same as in the first embodiment, but the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus according to the present embodiment acquires information on the operation status of the determination unit when determining whether or not the execution file has an access right to the virtual CD. And send it to the outside. In the figure, the scene transmitted to the virtual CD image information server apparatus is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this. Based on the determination unit operation status information, the operation of the determination unit can be easily monitored, and unauthorized access can be detected at an early stage, so that security can be ensured.

  <Embodiment 6: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus” (1700) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 17 includes an “acquisition unit” (1701), a “storage unit” (1702), a “decryption unit” (1703), “Virtual CD drive unit” (1704), “Mount unit” (1705), “Driver unit” (1706), “Execution unit” (1707), “Judgment unit” (1708), “Storage unit operation” "Situation information acquisition unit" (1709), "Storage unit operation status information transmission unit" (1710), "Judgment unit operation status information acquisition unit" (1711), and "Judgment unit operation status information transmission unit" ( 1712). Here, the basic configuration is the first embodiment, but when the basic configuration is the second exemplary embodiment, it further includes a decryption unit operation status information acquisition unit and the like. If there is a part operation status information acquisition unit, etc., based on the fourth embodiment, further includes a driver unit operation status information acquisition unit, etc., and if based on the fifth embodiment, the execution unit operation There may be a situation information acquisition unit.

  The “determination unit operation status information acquisition unit” (1711) acquires determination unit operation status information. The “determination unit operation status information” is information relating to the operation status of the determination unit (1708). For example, “00” when the determination process is unprocessed, “01” when the determination process is in progress, “10” when the illegal process is performed, “11” when the process is properly completed, etc. This corresponds to a code for identification. Further, information about whether or not the determination unit is activated, other information for identifying the start / end time of the determination process, the number of executions, the virtual CD use information transmitting apparatus and the user, and the like may be included.

  The “determination unit operation status information transmission unit” (1712) transmits the determination unit operation status information acquired by the determination unit operation status information acquisition unit (1711). Since the transmission destination knows whether or not the determination process has been performed properly from the determination unit operation status information, unauthorized access can be eliminated.

  The processing of other parts is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  <Sixth Embodiment: Process Flow>

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the flow of processing in the sixth embodiment. The virtual CD user information transmission method in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, the encrypted virtual CD image information is acquired from the virtual CD image information server device (acquisition step S1801).

  Next, the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired in the acquisition step (S1801) is stored in the storage unit in an encrypted state (storage step S1802). Thereafter, storage unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the storage unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage step (S1802) is decrypted to obtain virtual CD image information (decryption step S1803). Thereafter, the decoding unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the decoding unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Next, the virtual CD is mounted on the virtual CD drive unit based on the virtual CD image information decrypted in the decryption step (S1803) (mount step S1804). Thereafter, mount unit operation status information, which is information regarding the operation status of the mount unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, processing for driving the virtual CD drive unit is performed (driver step S1805). Thereafter, the driver unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the driver unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the execution file has the right to access the virtual CD (determination step S1806). The determination step may be performed before the acquisition step (S1801).

  At this time, in the case of a determination result that there is an access right, a process for executing the execution file of the virtual CD is performed (execution step S1807). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no access right, the execution step is not performed.

  Finally, determination unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the determination unit, is acquired and transmitted (determination unit operation status information transmission step S1808).

  <Embodiment 6: Effect>

  The virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus according to the present embodiment determines whether or not there is a right of access to the virtual CD of the execution file of the virtual CD, acquires information regarding the operation status of the determination unit, and transmits the information to the outside. Based on this determination unit operation status information, the operation of the determination unit can be easily monitored, and unauthorized access processing can be detected at an early stage, so that security can be ensured. For example, the determination process by the determination unit illegally modified so as to allow execution for a person who does not have access rights can be detected by monitoring the operation state information of the determination unit. Thereby, the effect that a user can build a reliable system can be expected.

<< Embodiment 7 >>

  <Embodiment 7: Overview>

  A seventh embodiment will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD usage information transmission device that transmits information related to the determination result of the determination unit.

  <Embodiment 7: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus” (1900) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 19 includes an “acquiring unit” (1901), a “storing unit” (1902), a “decrypting unit” (1903), “ “Virtual CD drive unit” (1904), “Mount unit” (1905), “Driver unit” (1906), “Execution unit” (1907), “Judgment unit” (1908), “Storage unit operation” "Situation information acquisition unit" (1909), "Storage unit operation status information transmission unit" (1910), "Judgment result information acquisition unit" (1911), and "Judgment result information transmission unit" (1912). . Here, the basic configuration is the first embodiment, but when the basic configuration is the second exemplary embodiment, it further includes a decryption unit operation status information acquisition unit and the like. If there is a part operation status information acquisition unit, etc., based on the fourth embodiment, further includes a driver unit operation status information acquisition unit, etc., and if based on the fifth embodiment, the execution unit operation In the case of having the situation information acquisition unit and based on the sixth embodiment, there may be a determination unit operation status information acquisition unit.

  The “determination result information acquisition unit” (1911) acquires determination result information. The “determination result information” is information relating to the determination result of the determination unit (1908). For example, an identification code such as “1” when it is determined that it has an access right source, and “0” when it is determined that it does not have an access right source.

  The “determination result information transmission unit” (1912) transmits the determination result information acquired by the determination result information acquisition unit (1911). At the transmission destination, the result of the determination process, that is, whether or not execution in the virtual CD execution file is possible or not can be known from the determination result information, so that it is possible to recognize whether or not an access by a person without access rights has been performed.

  The processing of other parts is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  <Seventh Embodiment: Process Flow>

  FIG. 20 shows an example of the flow of processing in the seventh embodiment. The virtual CD user information transmission method in the present embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, the encrypted virtual CD image information is acquired from the virtual CD image information server device (acquisition step S2001).

  Next, the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired in the acquisition step (S2001) is stored in the storage unit in an encrypted state (storage step S2002). Thereafter, storage unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the storage unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage step (S2002) is decrypted to obtain virtual CD image information (decryption step S2003). Thereafter, the decoding unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the decoding unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Next, a virtual CD is mounted on the virtual CD drive unit based on the virtual CD image information decrypted in the decryption step (S2003) (mount step S2004). Thereafter, mount unit operation status information, which is information regarding the operation status of the mount unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, a process for driving the virtual CD drive unit is performed (driver step S2005). Thereafter, the driver unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the driver unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  Further, it is determined whether or not the execution file has a right to access the virtual CD (determination step S2006). The determination step may be performed before the acquisition step (S2001).

  At this time, in the case of a determination result that there is an access right, a process for executing the execution file of the virtual CD is performed (execution step S2007). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no access right, the execution step is not performed.

  Finally, determination result information that is information related to the determination result that is information related to the determination result of the determination unit is acquired and transmitted (determination result information transmission step S2008). Further, the determination unit operation status information, which is information related to the operation status of the determination unit, may be acquired and transmitted.

  <Embodiment 7: Effect>

  The virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus according to the present embodiment determines whether or not there is a right of access to the virtual CD of the execution file of the virtual CD, acquires information regarding the determination result of the determination unit, and transmits the information to the outside. From this determination result information, the result of the determination process, that is, whether or not execution in the virtual CD executable file can be determined is easily monitored, so that it is easy to monitor whether or not an access by a person without access rights has been made. It becomes possible to find the process at an early stage. Therefore, there is an effect that security can be ensured. In other words, if the execution process is performed after the determination result that there is no access right source, it is possible to exclude the access as an illegal process.

<< Embodiment 8 >>

  <Embodiment 8: Overview>

  Embodiment 8 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD use information transmitting apparatus characterized by performing transmission to the virtual CD image information server apparatus.

  <Eighth embodiment: configuration>

  The functional blocks in this embodiment are the same as those already shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD use information transmitting device” (0200) shown in FIG. 2 includes an “acquisition unit” (0201), a “storage unit” (0202), a “decryption unit” (0203), and a “virtual CD drive unit”. ”(0204),“ Mount ”(0205),“ Driver ”(0206),“ Execution ”(0207),“ Judgment ”(0208), and“ Storage Unit Operation Status Information Acquisition Unit ” "(0209)" and "save unit operation status information transmission unit" (0210).

  The “storage unit operation status information transmission unit” (0210) transmits the storage unit operation status information to the virtual CD image information server apparatus. By transmitting the storage unit operation status information to the virtual CD image information server device that is the transmission source of the encrypted virtual CD image information, the virtual CD image information server device itself can monitor the operation of the storage unit. . Further, the virtual CD image information server device can predict the user's preference and sales from the storage unit operation status information, and can also be used for marketing.

  Here, the first embodiment is used as a basis. However, in the second embodiment, the decryption unit operation status information transmission unit performs transmission to the virtual CD image information server device. Similarly, in the case of the third embodiment, the mount unit operation status information transmission unit, in the case of the fourth embodiment, the driver unit operation status information transmission unit, and in the case of the fifth embodiment, the execution unit operation status information transmission unit. In the case of the sixth embodiment, transmission is performed to the virtual CD image information server apparatus by the determination unit operation status information transmission unit, and in the case of the seventh embodiment, the determination result information transmission unit.

  <Embodiment 8: Effect>

  The virtual CD usage information transmitting device of this embodiment is characterized in that transmission is performed to the virtual CD image information server device. By transmitting the operation status information to the virtual CD image information server device that is the transmission source of the encrypted virtual CD image information, the virtual CD image information server device itself can monitor the operation of the storage unit. Further, the virtual CD image information server device can predict the user's preference and the sales from the operation status information, and can use it for marketing.

<< Ninth Embodiment >>

  <Embodiment 9: Overview>

  Embodiment 9 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD image information server device that determines whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use based on information received from a virtual CD usage information transmitting device.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of the concept of the present embodiment. First, the virtual CD image information server device transmits the encrypted virtual CD image information to the virtual CD usage information transmission device. On the other hand, the virtual CD usage information transmitting device acquires information on the operation status of the storage unit when storing the encrypted virtual CD image information, and transmits it to the virtual CD image information server device. The storage unit operation status information makes it easy to monitor the operation of the storage unit and allows unauthorized access to be detected at an early stage, thus ensuring security. Although only the storage unit operation status information is shown in the figure, other operation status information such as the decoding unit operation status information, determination result information, and the like may be included.

  <Ninth Embodiment: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD image information server device” (2200) of the present embodiment shown in FIG. 22 includes an “information receiving unit” (2201) and an “unauthorized availability determination unit” (2202).

  The “information receiving unit” (2201) performs processing for receiving information transmitted from the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus. The information includes the storage unit operation status information, the decryption unit operation status information, the mount unit operation status information, the driver unit operation status information, the execution unit operation status information, and the determination unit operation status information described so far. And judgment result information, or a combination thereof.

  The “unauthorized use possibility determination unit” (2202) determines whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use based on the information received by the information receiving unit (2201). In addition to the case where the information included in the operation status information includes an identification code indicating that unauthorized processing has been performed, for example, if the processing is unnecessarily long, the possibility of unauthorized use It can be judged that there is. It can also be determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use even when a part that should have been activated is not activated. If it is determined by the unauthorized use possibility determination process that there is a possibility of unauthorized use, a process for eliminating unauthorized use of the virtual CD utilization information transmitting apparatus may be performed.

  Although not shown here, there may be a virtual CD image information transmitting unit for transmitting the encrypted virtual CD image information to the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus.

  <Ninth Embodiment: Process Flow>

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the flow of processing in the ninth embodiment. The method for determining the possibility of unauthorized use of virtual CD image information in this embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, a process for receiving information transmitted from the virtual CD use information transmitting apparatus is performed (information receiving step S2301).

  Next, it is determined whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use based on the information received in the information receiving step (S2301) (unauthorized use possibility determining step S2302).

  <Embodiment 9: Effect>

  The virtual CD image information server device of the present embodiment determines whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use based on information received from the virtual CD usage information transmitting device. Since the virtual CD image information server itself monitors the operation of each unit, unauthorized use can be quickly eliminated.

<< Embodiment 10 >>

  <Embodiment 10: Overview>

  The tenth embodiment will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD image information server device characterized in that it is determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when a decryption unit process is performed without a storage unit process.

  <Embodiment 10: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD image information server device” (2400) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 24 includes an “information receiving unit” (2401) and an “unauthorized use possibility determination unit” (2402). The possibility determination unit (2402) includes a “storage-decryption fraud determination unit” (2403).

  The “storage-decryption fraud determination means” (2403) determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the processing of the decryption unit is performed without the processing of the storage unit. In the virtual CD use information transmitting apparatus, after the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information is stored in the storage unit, the decryption unit performs a decryption process. Therefore, performing the decryption process before performing the storage process corresponds to unauthorized use. The virtual CD usage information transmitting device transmits storage unit operation status information from the storage unit operation status information transmission unit, and decryption unit operation status information from the decoding unit operation status information transmission unit.

  On the other hand, in the virtual CD image information server device, the storage unit operation status information and the decryption unit operation status information are received and determined by the information receiving unit (2401). For example, when the storage unit operation status information is “00” indicating that the storage process has not been processed, and the decoding unit operation status information is “01” indicating that the decoding process is being performed, It can be determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use.

  The determination at this time is made for each content. In other words, if the storage process for game A is unprocessed but the decryption unit operation status information is being decrypted, it can be determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use. When the processing has been completed and the decryption processing is in progress, the game B does not fall under the illegal processing even if the storage processing of the game A is not yet processed.

  Other processes are the same as those in the ninth embodiment.

  <Embodiment 10: Effect>

  The virtual CD image information server device of the present embodiment determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the decryption unit is processed without the storage unit being processed. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus, only after the acquired encrypted virtual CD image information is stored in the storage unit, it is possible to determine whether or not there is a possibility of unauthorized use by using the characteristic of performing the decryption process in the decryption unit. it can. Thereby, the virtual CD image information server apparatus can eliminate unauthorized use at an early stage by monitoring the operations of the storage unit and the decryption unit.

<< Embodiment 11 >>

  <Embodiment 11: Overview>

  Embodiment 11 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD image information server device characterized in that it is determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when a mount unit process is performed without a decryption unit process.

  <Embodiment 11: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD image information server device” (2500) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 25 includes an “information receiving unit” (2501) and an “unauthorized use possibility determination unit” (2502). The possibility determination unit (2502) has “decryption-mounting fraud determination unit” (2503). Here, the embodiment 9 is used as a basis. However, when the embodiment 10 is used as a basis, the unauthorized use possibility determination unit may further include storage-decryption unauthorized determination means.

  The “decryption-mounting fraud determination unit” (2503) determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the mounting unit is processed without the processing of the decoding unit. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus, after the virtual CD image information is decrypted, the virtual CD mounting process is performed based on the decrypted virtual CD image information. Therefore, performing the mount process before performing the decryption process corresponds to unauthorized use. The virtual CD use information transmitting device transmits the decryption unit operation status information from the decryption unit operation status information transmission unit, and the mount unit operation status information from the mount unit operation status information transmission unit.

  On the other hand, in the virtual CD image information server apparatus, the decryption unit operation status information and the mount unit operation status information are received by the information reception unit (2501) and a determination is made. For example, when the decryption unit operation status information is “00” indicating that the decryption processing has not been performed and the mount unit operation status information is “01” indicating that the mount processing is being performed, It can be determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use.

  Other processes are the same as those in the ninth embodiment.

  <Embodiment 11: Effect>

  The virtual CD image information server device of the present embodiment determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the mount unit is processed without the decryption unit. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting device, after the virtual CD image information is decrypted, it is judged whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use by using the characteristic of performing the mounting process of the virtual CD based on the decrypted virtual CD image information. be able to. Thereby, the virtual CD image information server apparatus can exclude the use of an unauthorized user who cannot perform the decryption process by monitoring the operations of the decryption unit and the mount unit.

<< Embodiment 12 >>

  <Embodiment 12: Overview>

  Embodiment 12 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD image information server device characterized in that it is determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when a driver unit process is performed without a mount unit process.

  <Embodiment 12: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD image information server apparatus” (2600) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 26 includes an “information receiving unit” (2601) and an “unauthorized use possibility determination unit” (2602). The possibility determination unit (2602) includes a “mount-driver fraud determination unit” (2603). Here, the embodiment 9 is used as a basis. However, when the embodiment 10 is used as a basis, the unauthorized use possibility determination unit further uses a storage-decryption fraud determination means. When the embodiment 11 is used as a basis. Furthermore, there may be a decryption-mounting fraud determination means.

  "Mount-driver fraud determination means" (2603) determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the driver section is processed without the mount section being processed. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus, after mounting the virtual CD on the virtual CD drive unit, a driver process for driving the virtual CD drive unit is performed. Therefore, performing the driver process before performing the mount process corresponds to unauthorized use. The virtual CD usage information transmitting device transmits the mount unit operation status information from the mount unit operation status information transmission unit, and the driver unit operation status information from the driver unit operation status information transmission unit.

  On the other hand, in the virtual CD image information server device, the mount unit operation status information and the driver unit operation status information are received and determined by the information receiving unit (2601). For example, when the mount unit operation status information is “00” indicating that the mount processing is not yet processed and the driver unit operation status information is “01” indicating that the driver processing is being performed, unauthorized use is performed. It can be determined that there is a possibility.

  Other processes are the same as those in the ninth embodiment.

  <Embodiment 12: Effect>

  The virtual CD image information server apparatus according to the present embodiment determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the driver unit process is performed without the mount unit process. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting device, after mounting the virtual CD on the virtual CD drive unit, it is determined whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use by using the characteristic of performing driver processing for driving the virtual CD drive unit. Can do. As a result, the virtual CD image information server apparatus can quickly eliminate unauthorized use by monitoring the operation of the mount unit and the driver unit.

<< Embodiment 13 >>

  <Embodiment 13: Overview>

  Embodiment 13 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD image information server device characterized in that it is determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when processing of an execution unit is performed without processing of a driver unit.

  <Embodiment 13: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD image information server device” (2700) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 27 includes an “information receiving unit” (2701) and an “unauthorized use possibility determination unit” (2702). The possibility determination unit (2702) includes a “driver-execution fraud determination unit” (2703). Here, the embodiment 9 is used as a basis. However, when the embodiment 10 is used as a basis, the unauthorized use possibility determination unit further uses a storage-decryption fraud determination means. When the embodiment 11 is used as a basis. Further, when the decoding-mounting fraud determination unit is based on the twelfth embodiment, it may further include a mount-driver fraud determination unit.

  The “driver-execution fraud determination means” (2703) determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the execution unit is processed without the driver unit processing. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting device, the virtual CD execution file is executed by driving the virtual CD drive unit. Therefore, performing execution processing before performing driver processing corresponds to unauthorized use. The virtual CD usage information transmission device transmits driver unit operation status information from the driver unit operation status information transmission unit, and execution unit operation status information from the execution unit operation status information transmission unit.

  On the other hand, in the virtual CD image information server device, the driver unit operation status information and the execution unit operation status information are received and determined by the information receiving unit (2701). For example, when the driver unit operation status information is “00” indicating that the driver processing is not yet processed, and the execution unit operation status information is “01” indicating that the execution processing is being performed, unauthorized use is performed. It can be determined that there is a possibility.

  Other processes are the same as those in the ninth embodiment.

  <Embodiment 13: Effect>

  The virtual CD image information server device of the present embodiment determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the execution unit is processed without the driver unit processing. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting device, by driving the virtual CD drive unit, it is possible to determine whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use by using the characteristic of executing the execution file of the virtual CD execution file. As a result, the virtual CD image information server apparatus can quickly eliminate substantial unauthorized use by monitoring the operations of the driver unit and the execution unit.

<< Embodiment 14 >>

  <Embodiment 14: Overview>

  Embodiment 14 will be described. In the present embodiment, there is a possibility of unauthorized use when there is one or more of an acquisition unit, a storage unit, a decryption unit, a mount unit, a driver unit, and an execution unit in a state where there is no processing of the determination unit This is a virtual CD image information server device characterized in that it is determined.

  <Embodiment 14: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD image information server device” (2800) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 28 includes an “information receiving unit” (2801) and an “unauthorized use possibility determination unit” (2802). The possibility determination unit (2802) includes a “determination unit malfunction determination unit” (2803). Here, the embodiment 9 is used as a basis. However, when the embodiment 10 is used as a basis, the unauthorized use possibility determination unit further uses a storage-decryption fraud determination means. When the embodiment 11 is used as a basis. Further, the decryption-mounting fraud determination means is further provided when the embodiment is based on the twelfth embodiment, the mount-driver fraud determination means is further provided, and the basis of the thirteenth embodiment is further provided by a driver-execution fraud determination means. May have.

  The “determination unit malfunction determination means” (2803) is a state in which one or more of the acquisition unit, the storage unit, the decryption unit, the mount unit, the driver unit, and the execution unit are performed without the processing of the determination unit. If there is, it is determined that there is a possibility of unauthorized use. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus, the determination unit may first determine whether or not the execution file has the right to access the virtual CD. In this case, performing the processes in the acquisition unit, the storage unit, the decryption unit, the mount unit, the driver unit, and the execution unit before performing the determination process in the determination unit corresponds to unauthorized use. The virtual CD usage information transmitting device transmits the operation status information of each unit from each operation status transmission unit.

  On the other hand, in the virtual CD image information server device, the operation status information is received by the information receiving unit (2801) to make a determination. For example, if the determination unit operation status information is “00” indicating that the determination processing is not yet processed and the execution unit operation status information is “01” indicating that the execution processing is being performed, unauthorized use is performed. It can be determined that there is a possibility. In addition, if one or more of the operation status information of the acquisition unit, storage unit, decryption unit, mount unit, and driver unit is “01” indicating that processing is in progress, there is a possibility of unauthorized use as well. Judge.

  Other processes are the same as those in the ninth embodiment.

  <Embodiment 14: Effect>

  The virtual CD image information server device according to the present embodiment has one or more processes of an acquisition unit, a storage unit, a decryption unit, a mount unit, a driver unit, and an execution unit in a state where there is no processing of the determination unit. The case is judged to be illegal. In the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus, the determination unit may first determine whether or not the execution file has the right to access the virtual CD. It is possible to determine whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use using this characteristic. As a result, the virtual CD image information server apparatus can be expected to perform multiple checks and reliably eliminate unauthorized use.

<< Embodiment 15 >>

  <Embodiment 15: Overview>

  Embodiment 15 will be described. The present embodiment is a virtual CD image information server device characterized by determining an error in data of virtual CD image information and performing retransmission as necessary.

  <Embodiment 15: Configuration>

  An example of functional blocks in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The “virtual CD image information server apparatus” (2900) of this embodiment shown in FIG. 29 includes an “information receiving unit” (2901), an “unauthorized availability determination unit” (2902), and an “error possibility”. It consists of a “determination unit” (2903) and a “virtual CD image information transmission unit” (2904).

  The “error possibility determination unit” (2903) determines whether there is an error in the data of the virtual CD image information based on the information received by the information reception unit (2901). The received information is mainly information related to the operation status of each part of the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus, and there may be an identification code indicating that an error in the data of the virtual CD image information is included here. . Data errors refer to defects such as missing, duplicated, rewritten data. For example, this includes a case where the execution unit operation status information includes a code indicating that the process is completed before the execution process is not completed.

  If it can be determined that there is an error in the virtual CD image information data, it is necessary to retransmit the virtual CD image information to the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus. Therefore, the virtual CD image information retransmission unit (2904) may be included. The virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus that has acquired this information can execute a virtual CD by performing a series of processes such as decryption and mounting.

  Other processes are the same as those in the ninth embodiment.

  <Embodiment 15: Flow of processing>

  FIG. 30 shows an example of the processing flow in the fifteenth embodiment. The method of determining the possibility of error in the virtual CD image information in this embodiment includes the following steps.

  First, a process for receiving information transmitted from the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus is performed (information receiving step S3001).

  Next, it is determined whether there is an error in the data of the virtual CD image information based on the information received in the information reception step (S3001) (error possibility determination step S3002).

  Next, when the determination result in the error possibility determination step (S3002) is a determination result that there is an error, the virtual CD image information is retransmitted to the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus. (Virtual CD image information retransmission step S3003). On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no error, the process is terminated as it is.

  <Embodiment 15: Effect>

  The virtual CD image information server device of the present embodiment determines whether there is a data error based on the information received from the virtual CD usage information transmitting device, and if there is a data error, the virtual CD image information server device The virtual CD image information is retransmitted to the usage information transmitting apparatus. This is convenient for the user because there is no need to request retransmission from the user.

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Explanation of symbols

0200 Virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus 0201 Acquisition unit 0202 Storage unit 0203 Decryption unit 0204 Virtual CD drive unit 0205 Mount unit 0206 Driver unit 0207 Execution unit 0208 Judgment unit 0209 Storage unit operation status information acquisition unit 0210 Storage unit operation status information transmission unit

Claims (15)

An acquisition unit for acquiring encrypted virtual CD image information, which is encrypted virtual CD image information, from the virtual CD image information server device;
A storage unit for storing the encrypted virtual CD image information acquired by the acquisition unit in an encrypted state;
A decryption unit that decrypts the encrypted virtual CD image information stored in the storage unit into virtual CD image information;
A virtual CD drive unit to mount the virtual CD image information decrypted by the decryption unit;
A mount unit for mounting a virtual CD on the virtual CD drive unit based on the virtual CD image information;
A driver unit for driving the virtual CD drive unit;
An execution unit for executing the execution file of the virtual CD;
A determination unit that determines whether or not the execution file executed by the execution unit has a right to access the virtual CD;
A storage unit operation status information acquisition unit that acquires storage unit operation status information that is information related to the operation status of the storage unit;
A storage unit operation status information transmission unit for transmitting the storage unit operation status information acquired by the storage unit operation status information acquisition unit;
A virtual CD use information transmitting device having The virtual CD usage information transmitting device according to claim 1,
further,
A decoding unit operation status information acquisition unit for acquiring decoding unit operation status information which is information relating to the operation status of the decoding unit;
A decoding unit operation status information transmission unit for transmitting the decoding unit storage unit operation status information acquired by the decoding unit operation status information acquisition unit;
A virtual CD use information transmitting device having The virtual CD usage information transmitting device according to claim 1 or 2,
Furthermore, a mount unit operation status information acquisition unit that acquires mount unit operation status information that is information related to the operation status of the mount unit;
A mount unit operation status information transmission unit for transmitting the mount unit operation status information acquired by the mount unit operation status information acquisition unit;
A virtual CD use information transmitting device having The virtual CD use information transmitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
further,
A driver unit operation status information acquisition unit that acquires driver unit operation status information that is information relating to the operation status of the driver unit;
A driver unit operation status information transmission unit for transmitting the driver unit operation status information acquired by the driver unit operation status information acquisition unit;
A virtual CD use information transmitting device having The virtual CD use information transmitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
An execution unit operation status information acquisition unit that acquires execution unit operation status information that is information related to the operation status of the execution unit;
An execution unit operation status information transmission unit for transmitting the execution unit operation status information acquired by the execution unit operation status information acquisition unit;
A virtual CD use information transmitting device having The virtual CD use information transmitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
A determination unit operation status information acquisition unit that acquires determination unit operation status information that is information relating to the operation status of the determination unit;
A determination unit operation status information transmission unit for transmitting the determination unit operation status information acquired by the determination unit operation status information acquisition unit;
A virtual CD use information transmitting device having The virtual CD use information transmitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
A determination result information acquisition unit that acquires determination result information that is information related to the determination result of the determination unit;
A determination result information transmission unit for transmitting the determination result information acquired by the determination result information acquisition unit;
A virtual CD use information transmitting device having   The virtual CD use information transmitting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the transmission is performed to the virtual CD image information server apparatus. An information receiving unit for receiving information transmitted from the virtual CD usage information transmitting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
An unauthorized use possibility determination unit that determines whether there is a possibility of unauthorized use based on information received by the information receiving unit;
A virtual CD image information server apparatus. The unauthorized use possibility determination unit
The virtual CD image information server apparatus according to claim 9, further comprising a storage-decryption fraud determination unit that determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the decryption unit is processed without the storage unit being processed. The unauthorized use possibility determination unit
The virtual CD image information server apparatus according to claim 9 or 10, further comprising decryption-mount fraud determination means for determining that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the mount section is processed without the decryption section. . The unauthorized use possibility determination unit
The virtual CD image information according to any one of claims 9 to 11, further comprising mount-driver fraud determination means for determining that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when a driver section is processed without the mount section being processed. Server device. The unauthorized use possibility determination unit
The virtual CD image information according to any one of claims 9 to 12, further comprising a driver-execution fraud determination unit that determines that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when the execution unit is processed without the driver unit processing. Server device. The unauthorized use possibility determination unit
Judgment that there is a possibility of unauthorized use when there is any one or more of the acquisition unit, storage unit, decryption unit, mount unit, driver unit, and execution unit in the absence of the processing of the determination unit The virtual CD image information server device according to any one of claims 9 to 13, further comprising a non-operational fraud determination unit. Further, an error possibility determination unit that determines whether there is an error in the data of the virtual CD image information based on the information received by the information reception unit;
The virtual CD image information is retransmitted to the virtual CD usage information transmitting apparatus when the determination result in the error possibility determination unit is a determination result that there is an error. 14. The virtual CD image information server device according to any one of 14.

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