JP3885289B2 - Recording medium, information processing method and apparatus - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a recording medium, an information processing method, and a device, and in particular, generates a login name used when a client device logs in to a server or logs in to a chat channel, logs in using the generated login name, and logs in The present invention relates to a recording medium, an information processing method, and an apparatus in which the login name is changed and login is performed again to simplify the connection procedure.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In an IRC (Internet Relay Chat) system generally used as a chat system, it is necessary to log in to a chat server and then log in to a chat channel in the chat server. The input parameters necessary for logging in to the chat server and logging in to the chat channel are the portions surrounded by “<>” in FIG. That is, a user ID, host name, server name, real name, nickname, channel name, etc. are specified as input parameters. Most of these input parameters are input as etiquette when chatting. Essentially, only a nickname, which is a name representing a user when chatting, is necessary for connection. This nickname also serves as a login name as shown in FIG.
[0003]
The nickname is required to be expressed in single-byte alphanumeric characters, and the number is limited to nine characters. And the simultaneous use of the same nickname by a plurality of users is not permitted.
[0004]
Furthermore, since the IRC method was developed for communication using ASCII character strings, many chat servers can communicate only 7-bit data. Also, with the IRC method, the content of the chat is not kept confidential and is sent directly to the network.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In this way, simultaneous duplication of nicknames is not allowed, so a given user logs in to the server or chat channel by entering the same login name as that used by another user who has already logged in. In this case, login is rejected from the server or chat channel. In this case, the user must enter a nickname that is different from the nickname for which the connection was refused and log in again. However, if another nickname is used by another user, the connection is refused again. Eventually, there was a problem that it took a long time to connect.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and allows a user to use a free name on a chat redundantly with other users, and performs a retry procedure for logging in to a chat server and a chat channel. It is a simplification.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The recording medium program of the present invention includes a generation step for generating a login name used when participating in a predetermined system, a procedure step for performing a procedure for participation in the system using the login name generated in the generation step, When the participation procedure is not successful , the computer is caused to execute a change step of changing the login name.
[0008]
An information processing method of the present invention, the control unit generates a login name that is used to join a given system, performs a procedure of participation to the system using the generated login name, join procedure is successful If no, characterized in that it comprises a step to change the login name.
[0009]
An information processing apparatus according to the present invention includes: a generation unit that generates a login name used when participating in a predetermined system; a procedure unit that performs a procedure for participation in the system using the login name generated by the generation unit; And changing means for changing the login name when the procedure is not successful.
[0010]
13. The transmission medium according to claim 1 and the information processing method according to claim 12, wherein a name used when the generating step participates in a predetermined system is generated, and the name generated by the procedural step at the generating step. To join the system with the change step, if the change step does not succeed, the name is changed.
[0011]
The information processing apparatus according to claim 13, wherein a name used when the generation unit participates in a predetermined system is generated, and the procedure unit performs a procedure for participation in the system using the name generated by the generation unit. If the joining procedure is not successful, the changing means changes the name.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below, but in order to clarify the correspondence between each means of the invention described in the claims and the following embodiments, in parentheses after each means, The features of the present invention will be described with the corresponding embodiment (however, an example) added.
[0013]
That is, the information processing apparatus according to claim 13 uses a generation unit (for example, step S22 in FIG. 2) that generates a name used when participating in a predetermined system, and the name generated by the generation unit. Procedural means for performing a procedure for participation in the system (for example, step S23 in FIG. 2) and changing means for changing the name if the participation procedure is not successful (for example, step S26 in FIG. 2). And
[0014]
However, of course, this description does not mean that each means is limited to the description.
[0015]
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of an information processing system to which the present invention is applied. In this specification, the term “system” refers to an entire apparatus or part composed of a plurality of apparatuses or parts. In this system, a plurality of client devices 1-1 to 1-3 (hereinafter simply referred to as client device 1 when there is no need to distinguish each of the client devices 1-1 to 1-3) are connected to the Internet. It is connected to the server 2 via the network 3 represented. This server 2 adopts the IRC method, and can use only 7-bit visible ASCII character string data (95 characters) for communication. Further, the server 2 includes a plurality of chat channels 21-1 to 21-3 (hereinafter simply referred to as chat channel 21 when it is not necessary to individually distinguish the chat channels 21-1 to 21-3). Is provided.
[0016]
Next, the configuration of the client device 1 will be described. The client device 1 includes a transmission unit 11 that transmits data, a reception unit 12 that receives data, tag data indicating a message of the chat system at the time of transmission, and a tag filter that confirms tag data at the time of reception 13 and a connection module 14 for performing connection processing for logging in to the server.
[0017]
The transmission unit 11 has an input unit 111 that inputs a handle name and a user message and outputs them to the message combination filter 112. The message combination filter 112 combines the handle name and the user message and outputs them to the encryption filter 113. The encryption filter 113 encrypts the data sent from the message combination filter 112 and outputs it to the tag filter 13.
[0018]
The receiving unit 12 includes a decoding filter 121 that decodes the data supplied from the tag filter 13 and sends the data to the message separation filter 122. The data output from the decryption filter 121 is separated into a handle name and a user message by the message separation filter 122 and sent to the display unit 123 for display.
[0019]
Next, the operation will be described. First, an operation in which the connection module 14 generates a login name used for logging in to the server 2 and attempts to log in to the server 2 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0020]
First, in step S21, the connection module 14 generates a 4-digit integer R using a random number. Next, in step S22, a login name is generated by adding R after three alphabetic characters (for example, “usr”) (the number of users that can be represented in this format is 10,000 people, depending on the situation) The number of letters in the alphabet and the number of digits in the integer can be changed to a total of 9 characters). In step S23, the server 2 is logged in (connection (participation) procedure) using the login name “usr + R” generated in step S22.
[0021]
Next, in step S24, the connection module 14 determines whether or not the login to the server 2 is successful, and if the connection is successful, starts the login to the chat channel (the process in that case will be described later). If the connection is rejected, the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, the magnitude of R is confirmed. Since R is a four-digit integer, the maximum number is 9999. If R is smaller than the maximum number 9999, the process proceeds to step S26. If R is the maximum number 9999, the number can be further increased. Because login is not possible (you cannot change the login name by changing the number), the login retry is terminated.
[0022]
In step S26, the value of R is incremented by 1. Then, the process returns to step S22 again, and R is combined with "usr" to generate a new login name. In step S23, login is performed again with a new login name. In this way, the processes from Steps S22 to S26 are repeated until a connection is established or R reaches the maximum number 9999.
[0023]
In this way, since the login name is automatically generated, the user can save the trouble of performing the login operation. Also, since users often use alphabetic characters as login names and few users use numbers, logins can be rejected due to duplication of login names (thus retrying). At the same time, the login name can be changed easily.
[0024]
In this system, a login name is required not only for connecting to the system, but also for joining a chat channel. Next, with reference to FIG. 3, an operation in which the connection module 14 generates a login name used for logging in to the chat channel 21 and attempts to log in to the chat channel 21 will be described.
[0025]
First, in step S31, the connection module 14 checks the number N of users already connected to the chat channel 21, and then in step S32, a 4-digit character after three alphabetic characters (eg, “cnl”). Generate a login name with an integer N appended. In step S32, login to the chat channel 21 is performed using the login name “cnl + N” generated in step S33.
[0026]
Next, in step S34, the connection module 14 determines whether or not the login to the chat channel 21 has been successful. If the connection is successful, the connection module 14 starts chatting (processing in that case will be described later). If the connection is rejected, the process proceeds to step S35. In step S35, the magnitude of N is confirmed. Since N is a four-digit integer, the maximum number is 9999. If N is smaller than the maximum number 9999, the process proceeds to step S36. If N is the maximum number 9999, the number can be further increased. Because login is not possible (you cannot change the login name by changing the number), the login retry is terminated.
[0027]
In step S36, the value of N is incremented by 1. Then, the process returns to step S32 again, and a new login name is generated by combining N with “cnl”. In step S33, login to the chat channel 21 is performed again with a new login name. In this way, the processes from Steps S32 to S36 are repeated until a connection is established or N reaches the maximum number 9999.
[0028]
Although it is possible to make the login name used when joining the chat channel the same as the login name used when connecting to the system for the first time, the possibility of retry will be lower if changed.
[0029]
As described above, when the user can log in to the predetermined chat channel, the chat is performed as follows. That is, the user operates the input unit 111 to input a handle name and a message.
[0030]
The handle name and user message input at the input unit 111 are sent to the message combination filter 112. In the message combination filter 112, the handle name and the user message sent from the input unit 112 are combined, and the data is sent to the encryption filter 113. In the encryption filter 113, the data input from the message combination filter 112 is encrypted and sent to the tag filter 13. The tag filter 13 adds tag data indicating a message of the chat system to the data sent from the encryption filter 113 and transmits the data to the network 3.
[0031]
Similarly, data transmitted from another client device (for example, the client device 1-2) via the network 3 is input to the tag filter 13. In the tag filter 13, it is confirmed whether or not tag data indicating that it is a message of a chat channel to which the client apparatus 1-1 is logged in is added to the data transmitted from the network 3. When it is confirmed that the data is from the client device 1 on a predetermined chat channel, the tag data is removed from this data and sent to the decryption filter 121. In the decryption filter 121, the data sent from the tag filter 13 is decoded and sent to the message separation filter 122. In the message separation filter 122, the data sent from the decryption filter 121 is separated into a handle name and a user message and sent to the display unit 123. On the display unit 123, the handle name and the user message sent from the message separation filter 122 are displayed.
[0032]
As described above, since the server 2 employs the IRC method, each client device 1 needs to convert an 8-bit data string used for chatting into a 7-bit visible ASCII character string and transmit it to the server 2. is there. This process is performed by the encryption filter 113. Next, a procedure in which the encryption filter 113 in FIG. 1 encrypts an 8-bit data string into a 7-bit visible ASCII character string will be described.
[0033]
As shown in Fig. 4, the 7-bit visible ASCII character string is in the range of 20h to 7Eh. If this range is the basic space, the 8-bit data range (00h to FFh) can be expressed in the basic space. Needs to divide the range of 8-bit data into four spaces. Moreover, it is necessary to add an escape code to identify each space. A space 0 code is used as the escape code, and the escape code is not used for purposes other than the escape code. Therefore, this escape code cannot be used for chat.
[0034]
The range of 8-bit data can be classified into the following four spaces. That is, the range from 00h to 1Fh is space 3, and the escape code representing this space is “=”. A basic space in the range of 20h to 7Eh is defined as space 0. Since the data in this space is used as it is, no escape code is required. The range from 7Fh to BFh is space 1, and the escape code representing this space is “+”. Furthermore, the range from C0h to FFh is space 2, and the escape code representing this space is "-".
[0035]
Data belonging to space 1 to space 3, for example, is converted to 7-bit visible ASCII character string range (2Fh to 7Eh) excluding escape code by subtracting 50h, subtracting 90h, or adding 30h, respectively. can do.
[0036]
In accordance with the above principle, the encryption filter 113 executes processing as shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.
[0037]
First, in step S51, 1-byte data is read from the character string to be transmitted. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the character string to be transmitted ends. If the character string to be transmitted does not end, the process proceeds to step S53.
[0038]
In step S53, it is determined whether or not the read data belongs to space 0. If it belongs, the process proceeds to step S601. If not, the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, it is determined whether or not the read data belongs to the space 1. If it belongs, the process proceeds to step S611, and if not, the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, it is determined whether or not the read data belongs to the space 2. If it belongs, the process proceeds to step S621, and if not, the process proceeds to step S631.
[0039]
In step S601, the data read in step S51 is converted into 7-bit visible ASCII characters. Next, in step S602, the data converted in step S601 is rand-key (a function for converting one 7-bit visible ASCII character into another 7-bit visible ASCII character or inversely using a keyword as a parameter). Is converted into another 7-bit visible ASCII character (encrypted).
[0040]
In step S611, the data read in step S51 is subtracted by 50h and converted to a 7-bit visible ASCII character. Next, in step S612, the data converted in step S611 is converted into another 7-bit visible ASCII character by the rand-key. In step S613, an escape code “+” indicating that the data is in space 1 is added to the data converted in step S612.
[0041]
In step S621, the data read in step S51 is subtracted by 90h and converted to a 7-bit visible ASCII character. Next, in step S622, the data converted in step S621 is converted into another 7-bit visible ASCII character by the rand-key. In step S623, an escape code “-” indicating that the data is in space 2 is added to the data converted in step S622.
[0042]
In step S631, the data read in step S51 is added by 30h and converted to a 7-bit visible ASCII character. Next, in step S632, the data converted in step S631 is converted into another 7-bit visible ASCII character by the rand-key. Further, in step S633, an escape code “+” indicating that the data is in space 3 is added to the data converted in step S632.
[0043]
As described above, after the processing of step S602, step S613, step S623, and step S633 is performed, the process returns to step S51 in order to read the next 1-byte data. In this manner, the processing from step S51 to step S633 is repeated until the end of the character string to be transmitted is confirmed in step S52.
[0044]
When the end of the character string to be transmitted is confirmed in step S52, the order of the 7-bit visible ASCII character string converted by the function using the keyword as a parameter is rearranged in a predetermined method in step S70. Thus, after further encryption, the encryption is terminated.
[0045]
Further, referring to FIG. 10, the case where the encryption filter 113 of FIG. 1 encrypts four arbitrary 2-byte data, AB35h, 1A77h, 6BE9h, 11DCh, into 7-bit visible ASCII characters is taken as an example. The processing will be specifically described. Here, the rand-key is a function that shifts up one character (to a character represented by a larger number).
[0046]
In step S51, ABh is read. Next, in step S54, it is determined that ABh belongs to the space 1. In step S611, ABh is subtracted by 50h to become 5Bh, and this 5Bh is converted into a 7-bit visible ASCII character “[”. Next, in step S612, “[” is shifted upward by one character to become “\”. In step S613, escape data “+” is added to “\” to become “+ \”.
[0047]
In step S51, the next 1-byte data 35h is read. In step S53, it is determined that 35h belongs to space 0. In step S601, 35h is converted to a 7-bit visible ASCII character “5”. Next, in step S602, “5” is shifted upward by one character to become “6”.
[0048]
Similarly, the processing from step S51 to step S633 is repeated six times, and the 2-byte data shown in FIG. 10 is converted into a 7-bit visible ASCII character string “+ \ 6 = Lxl−Z = BM”.
[0049]
Finally, in step S70, this data is rearranged to, for example, “−Z−Llx = B \ M6 = +”.
[0050]
Thus, by converting 8-bit data into 7-bit ASCII visible characters, a wider range of characters can be used for chatting in a system provided by an IRC server. In addition, the confidentiality of the data can be ensured by encryption.
[0051]
FIG. 11 shows an example of a display screen on the display unit 123 of the client device 1 of FIG. In this example, the user is chatting using the handle name “Taro”. Below the display screen, the received message and the handle name of the user who generated the message are displayed. In the upper part of the screen, a space for the user to input a handle name and a message is provided. The user must enter a handle name before sending the message. After entering the handle name and message, you can send the message by clicking the “Send” button. Since the user only needs to know the handle name and does not need to know the login name for the chat, the login name is not displayed on the chat screen as shown in FIG.
[0052]
However, the server 2 needs to manage the nickname and message used by each user in association with each other. FIG. 12 shows an example of this management of the server 2.
[0053]
Since the server 2 is connected in a mixed manner with the client device 1 that logs in by the above-described processing and another client device that logs in by the same method as in the prior art, both are managed. The user with the nickname “cnl0001” connected to the chat system using the client device 1 used the login name “usr0001” when connecting to the system, but used the login name “cnl0001” when joining the chat channel. Therefore, the final nickname is “cnl0001”. This user uses the Chinese character “Taro” as the handle name. Handle names are not nicknames, so you can use non-alphanumeric characters. In addition, the user is, "Hello, how are you?" It has occurred a message. Actually, the handle name “Taro” and the message are encrypted, but for convenience of explanation, the handle name and the message are not encrypted.
[0054]
In addition, the user of the nickname “ICHIRO” connected to the system using another client device uses “ICHIRO” as the handle name. A user who logs in to the system with the login name “usr0002” using the client apparatus 1 uses the same login name when joining the chat channel. In this chat system, the handle name is not used for login. When the same handle name exists in the same chat channel, the user can change the handle name to another handle name as necessary.
[0055]
The program for performing each of the above processes can be transmitted to the user via a network transmission medium such as the Internet or a digital satellite in addition to a transmission medium composed of an information recording medium such as an FD or CD-ROM.
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to simplify the procedure to join the system.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an information processing system to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure for retrying the connection module of FIG. 1 to a server;
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure for retrying the connection module of FIG. 1 to a chat channel;
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a 7-bit visible ASCII character range (20h to 7Eh) and an 8-bit data range (00h to FFh).
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an encryption procedure of the encryption filter of FIG. 1;
6 is a flowchart showing an encryption procedure of the encryption filter of FIG. 1. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an encryption procedure of the encryption filter of FIG. 1;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an encryption procedure of the encryption filter of FIG. 1;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an encryption procedure of the encryption filter of FIG. 1;
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of encryption.
FIG. 11 is a photograph of a halftone image displayed on a display showing an example of a chat display screen.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a user management table of a server.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing input parameters necessary for logging in to the server.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a name function in a conventional example.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 client device, 2 server, 3 network, 11 transmission unit, 12 reception unit, 13 tag filter, 14 connection module, 21 chat channel, 111 input unit, 112 message combination filter, 113 encryption filter, 121 decryption filter, 122 message Separation filter, 123 display

Claims (13)

A control unit that executes a predetermined program;
A storage unit for storing the predetermined program;
A computer control program comprising a communication unit that communicates with a predetermined system,
A generation step for generating a login name to be used when joining a given system;
A procedure step of performing a procedure for participation in the system using the login name generated in the generation step;
A change step of changing the login name if the participation procedure is not successful;
The computer-readable recording medium which recorded the computer program for making a computer perform. The recording medium according to claim 1, wherein in the generation step, a number is used as at least a part of the login name . The recording medium according to claim 2, wherein in the generation step, a number corresponding to the number of users participating in the system is used as the number . The recording medium according to claim 3, wherein in the generation step, the number of users is added to alphabetic characters to form the login name . In the generating step, among the systems, and the login name to be used when joining a first system, in the login name to be used when joining a second system within the first system, the alphabet The recording medium according to claim 4, wherein the character is changed . The system is a server;
The hands continue step, recording medium according to claim 1, characterized in that performing the procedure of login for the server. The system is a chat channel;
The hands continue step, recording medium according to claim 1, characterized in that performing the procedure for participation in the chat channel. In the generation step, the login name is generated when participating in a first system of the systems and when participating in a second system inside the first system. Item 4. The recording medium according to Item 1 . The recording medium according to claim 1, further comprising an encryption step of encrypting the input message . The recording medium according to claim 9, wherein in the encryption step, data having a predetermined number of bits is converted into data having a smaller number of bits using an escape code . The recording medium according to claim 10, wherein in the encryption step, 8-bit data is converted into a 7-bit visible ASCII character string . A control unit that executes a predetermined program;
A storage unit for storing the predetermined program;
In an information processing method of an information processing apparatus including a communication unit that communicates with a predetermined system,
Generate a login name used when participating in a predetermined system by the control unit ,
It performs a procedure of participation in the system by using the generated the login name that was,
If the participation procedure was not successful, an information processing method which is characterized in that it comprises a step to change the login name. Generating means for generating a login name to be used when joining a predetermined system;
Procedural means for performing a procedure for participation in the system using the login name generated by the generating means;
An information processing apparatus comprising: changing means for changing the login name when the participation procedure is not successful.

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