JP2006133920A - Theft prevention function of usb port - Google Patents

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JP2006133920A
JP2006133920A JP2004320032A JP2004320032A JP2006133920A JP 2006133920 A JP2006133920 A JP 2006133920A JP 2004320032 A JP2004320032 A JP 2004320032A JP 2004320032 A JP2004320032 A JP 2004320032A JP 2006133920 A JP2006133920 A JP 2006133920A
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Ryoichi Seike
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<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To solve the problem of there being no function to physically prevent the theft of a USB-connected device connected to a USB port of a personal computer or the like, although there is the function of protecting data in terms of software, and to physically lock a USB-connected device connected to a USB port, thereby preventing its theft. <P>SOLUTION: This theft prevention function allows locking in to a USB port of a personal computer or the like by utilizing a hole for a USB plug (series-A, series mini-B-type) defined by the USB standard. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

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本発明は、パソコンなどのＵＳＢポートに接続されたＵＳＢ接続機器の盗難を物理的に防止する機能に関する。   The present invention relates to a function for physically preventing theft of a USB connection device connected to a USB port of a personal computer or the like.

昨今の個人情報漏洩事故などの増加に伴い、パソコン内部や外部接続機器に保存された情報漏洩を防止するための様々なセキュリティ対策が取られており、パスワードや暗号化など、ソフトウエア的にデータを保護する機能はある。   Along with the recent increase in personal information leakage accidents, various security measures have been taken to prevent leakage of information stored in personal computers and externally connected devices. There is a function to protect.

特開２００１−１５４９１８号公報JP 2001-154918 A

しかしながら以上の技術によれば、ＵＳＢ接続機器については、離席時など使用中の物理的な盗難を防ぐ方法のないのが現状である。   However, according to the above-described technology, there is no method for preventing physical theft during use such as when the user is away from the USB connection device.

本発明は、ＵＳＢポートに接続されたＵＳＢ接続機器を物理的にロックして盗難を防止する事を課題とする。   An object of the present invention is to prevent theft by physically locking a USB connection device connected to a USB port.

以上の課題を解決するために、第一発明はパソコンなどのＵＳＢポートに接続したＵＳＢ接続機器について、盗難を物理的に防止する機能である。   In order to solve the above problems, the first invention is a function for physically preventing theft of a USB connection device connected to a USB port such as a personal computer.

また第二発明は、ＵＳＢ規格で定められたＵＳＢプラグ（シリーズＡ、シリーズ・ミニＢタイプ）の穴を利用して、パソコンなどのＵＳＢポートから抜けなくする事で、盗難を物理的に防止する機能である。   In addition, the second invention physically prevents theft by using a USB plug (series A, series / mini-B type) hole defined by the USB standard to prevent it from being removed from a USB port of a personal computer or the like. It is a function.

第一発明、または第二発明によれば、例えばＵＳＢ接続機器を使用中の離席時、店頭や展示会などでのデモ時、窓口業務での使用時などに、ＵＳＢ接続機器の盗難を防止する事が可能となる。   According to the first invention or the second invention, for example, when the user is away from the USB connection device, at a demonstration at a storefront or at an exhibition, or when used at a counter service, the USB connection device is prevented from being stolen. It becomes possible to do.

この発明の一実施形態を、図１に示す。ＵＳＢポート２の内部に、ロック装置３、解除装置４が組み込まれている。   One embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Inside the USB port 2, a lock device 3 and a release device 4 are incorporated.

図２はＵＳＢプラグ１（以下シリーズＡのプラグ形状で説明）を差し込む途中の状態を示したものである。差し込むＵＳＢプラグ１の先端により、ロック装置３は容易に押し広げられて、ＵＳＢプラグ１をそのまま奥まで差し込む事ができる。   FIG. 2 shows a state in the middle of inserting the USB plug 1 (which will be described as a series A plug shape hereinafter). The locking device 3 can be easily pushed out by the tip of the USB plug 1 to be inserted, and the USB plug 1 can be inserted as far as it will go.

図３はＵＳＢプラグ１の接続が完了した状態を示したものである。ＵＳＢプラグ１の穴を利用してロック装置３により固定され、ＵＳＢプラグ１は抜く事が出来ない状態になっている。   FIG. 3 shows a state in which the connection of the USB plug 1 is completed. The USB plug 1 is fixed by the lock device 3 using the hole of the USB plug 1, and the USB plug 1 cannot be pulled out.

図４はＵＳＢプラグ１を抜く時の状態を示したものである。鍵（もしくはダイヤルロック、電子ロックなど）で解除装置４を操作する事で、ロック装置３の爪は外され、ＵＳＢプラグ１は容易に抜き取る事が可能となる。   FIG. 4 shows a state when the USB plug 1 is removed. By operating the release device 4 with a key (or dial lock, electronic lock, etc.), the claw of the lock device 3 is removed and the USB plug 1 can be easily removed.

図６は従来のＵＳＢポート２の断面図を示したものである。ＵＳＢプラグ１の穴は、受け具７によって軽く押えられるだけであり、ＵＳＢプラグ１はいつでも容易に抜き差しの出来る構造になっている。   FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a conventional USB port 2. The hole of the USB plug 1 is only lightly pressed by the holder 7, and the USB plug 1 has a structure that can be easily inserted and removed at any time.

なお本発明は、パソコン本体のポートに限らず、外部接続のＵＳＢハブなどにも適用可能である。図５のように、ワイヤーロック６などで、パソコンや机などにＵＳＢハブ５を固定する事で、接続されたＵＳＢプラグ１の盗難を防止できる。   The present invention is not limited to the port of the personal computer body, but can be applied to an externally connected USB hub or the like. As shown in FIG. 5, the USB plug 1 can be prevented from being stolen by fixing the USB hub 5 to a personal computer or desk with a wire lock 6 or the like.

ＵＳＢ機器の接続をしない時、ロック装置３を固定するなどして、ＵＳＢプラグを差し込めない状態にする事で、第三者によるＵＳＢ接続機器を利用した情報の盗難を防ぐ事もできる。   When the USB device is not connected, the lock device 3 is fixed so that the USB plug cannot be inserted, so that it is possible to prevent information from being stolen by a third party using the USB device.

また、ロック解除をソフトウエアと電子ロックで制御する事により、接続されたＵＳＢ機器へのデータ書き込み中などに、不用意な抜き取りを防止する効果もある。   In addition, by controlling the unlocking with software and electronic lock, there is also an effect of preventing inadvertent extraction during data writing to the connected USB device.

ＵＳＢプラグを差し込む前の断面図。Sectional drawing before inserting a USB plug. ＵＳＢプラグを差し込む途中の断面図。Sectional drawing in the middle of inserting a USB plug. ＵＳＢプラグがロックされた状態の断面図。Sectional drawing of the state in which the USB plug was locked. ＵＳＢプラグを解除して抜く途中の断面図。Sectional drawing in the middle of releasing the USB plug. ＵＳＢハブによる事例の斜視図。The perspective view of the example by a USB hub. 従来技術を示す断面図。Sectional drawing which shows a prior art.

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１…ＵＳＢプラグ、２…ＵＳＢポート、３…ロック装置、４…解除装置、５…ＵＳＢハブ、６…ワイヤーロック、７…受け具。
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... USB plug, 2 ... USB port, 3 ... Locking device, 4 ... Release device, 5 ... USB hub, 6 ... Wire lock, 7 ... Receptacle.

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パソコンなどのＵＳＢポートに接続されたＵＳＢ接続機器について、盗難を物理的に防止する機能。   A function that physically prevents theft of USB devices connected to a USB port such as a personal computer. ＵＳＢ規格で定められたＵＳＢプラグ（シリーズＡ、シリーズ・ミニＢタイプ）の穴を利用して、パソコンなどのＵＳＢポートから抜けなくする事で、盗難を物理的に防止する機能。
A function that physically prevents theft by using the USB plug (series A, series / mini-B type) hole defined by the USB standard to prevent it from being removed from a USB port of a personal computer or the like.
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