KR100485136B1 - A method of online-vote system use of digital set-top box and smart card - Google Patents

Abstract

An on-line electronic vote system using a smart card linked with a digital set-top box by inserting the smart card into the set-top box and a method thereof are provided to download an electronic vote paper using the smart card, perform the vote in real time through a television screen connected to the set-top box, and analyze the result of the vote in real time. A smart card(200) including individual information of a user is inserted into a digital set-top box(210) connected to a television. The set-top box is installed according to a predetermined area and communicates with other digital set-top box in bidirectional. An electronic vote coupon issuing server(240) stores the electronic vote coupon from a system operating device(220) in the smart card(200), and provides the electronic vote coupon to the system operating device(220) which requests to supply the electronic vote coupon in real time. The system operating device(220) relays the electronic vote coupon issued from the electronic vote coupon issuing server(240) through the Internet in real time. An electronic vote database(250) stores the result of the electronic vote supplied from the set-top box(210).

Description

Online voting system using smart card linked with digital set-top box and its method {a Method of Online-Vote System use of Digital Set-Top Box and Smart Card}

The present invention relates to an online voting system and method using a smart card linked to a digital set-top box,

In more detail, when a smart card is inserted into a digital set-top box and the identity is verified, the electronic voting issuer downloads the electronic voting in the form of a coupon. It relates to a method of making a database of the contents sent to the.

In the conventional electronic voting using the Internet, a specific candidate is accessed by clicking on a specific candidate. The electronic voting method by accessing the specific homepage is performed only by the general public having information on the Internet and the corresponding homepage. It is possible to cause inconvenience to the general public who does not have knowledge about the Internet and the homepage, and the user has a problem that can not vote quickly because it is possible only through a computer for online voting.

The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above, an object of the present invention is to download the electronic ballot in the form of a coupon using a smart card associated with the digital set-top box and in real time through a television screen connected to the digital set-top box The purpose of the present invention is to provide an online electronic voting system and method using a smart card in conjunction with a digital set-top box for voting and voting results are analyzed in real time.

 Online electronic voting system using a smart card linked to the digital set-top box according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the room to achieve the above object Law,

After accessing the Internet, a digital set-top box is used to log in to an electronic voting server of an electronic voting agency to download an electronic ballot in the form of a coupon. First of all, two-way data is displayed between a digital set-top box and a digital set-top box displayed on a television in real time. In the system operating system for relaying with the digital set-top box and the electronic voting issuing agency in real time by communication,

Inserting a smart card into a card reader of the digital set-top box to securely check personal information; Downloading an electronic ballot in the form of a coupon from the electronic voting issuing server through a system operating apparatus for relaying with the electronic voting issuing agency in real time when it is confirmed that the correct user is provided; And marking the electronic ballot by using a digital set-top box remote controller and transmitting the marked electronic ballot to a system operating apparatus and an electronic voting issuing server. And making a database based on the electronic voting received at the electronic voting issuing server.

The digital set-top box includes: a plurality of analog to digital converters 112 for receiving a digital signal from a plurality of audio / video input sources; The audio / video signal of any one channel selected from the audio / video signals of the plurality of channels provided from the plurality of analog-digital converters is output through a storage signal output port, and the audio / video signals and the MPEG-decoded signals of the plurality of channels are input. An audio / video switching unit 117 for outputting the audio / video signal through the audio / video signal output port; MPEG Enco, which receives an audio / video signal output through the storage signal output port of the audio image converting unit and encodes the MPEG signal. More 121; A storage unit 124 for storing an audio / video signal encoded by the MPEG encoder and storing MPEG contents input through a VDSL line or a LAN line; A sub-control unit (123) for storing output data from the MPEG encoder and MPEG contents input through the VDSL line or the LAN line to the storage unit, and outputting the data stored in the storage unit; A main control unit (132) for providing a control command for storing and outputting data to the storage unit to the sub-control unit, and controlling a corresponding operation based on a remote signal from a remote controller; MPEG decoder 122 for decoding the data output from the sub-control unit to the audio image switching unit; And a card reader unit capable of reading and recording an audio image output unit 117 for outputting audio and video of multiple channels output from the audio image switching unit according to a user's selection condition under the control of the main controller. 109.

Hereinafter, a digital set top box according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a block diagram of a digital set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention;

1, a plurality of analog and digital converters 112 for receiving a digital conversion of audio and video signals from a plurality of audio and video input sources;

The audio signal and the video signal of any one channel selected from the audio signal and the video signal of the plurality of channels provided from the plurality of analog and digital converters are output through the storage signal output port, and the audio signal, the video signal and the MPEG of the plurality of channels. Decoded and input audio signal and video signal through audio and video signal output port An image switching unit 117;

An MPEG encoder 121 which receives an audio and video signal output through the storage signal output port of the audio image switching unit and encodes the MPEG signal;

A storage unit 124 for storing an audio video signal encoded by the MPEG encoder and storing MPEG contents input through a VDSL line or a LAN line;

A sub-control unit (123) for storing output data from the MPEG encoder and MPEG contents input through the VDSL line or the LAN line to the storage unit, and outputting the data stored in the storage unit;

A main control unit (132) for providing a control command for storing and outputting data to the storage unit to the sub-control unit, and controlling a corresponding operation based on a remote signal from a remote controller;

 MPEG decoder 122 for decoding MPEG data output from the secondary control unit to the audio image switching unit;

An audio output unit 119 and an image output unit 115 for outputting audio and video of a plurality of channels output from the audio image switching unit according to a user's selection condition under the control of the main control unit;

 A power source 142 capable of supplying power to the digital set-top box; and

A digital set-top box is illustrated, which includes a card reader unit 109 capable of detecting a card under the control of the main controller and reading and operating the data of the card.

Multiple analog-digital converters 112 for receiving digital audio / video signals from multiple audio / video input sources (eg, TV tuner, movie camera, VTR, cable broadcasting, satellite broadcasting, CCD camera, microphone, etc.) ); The audio / video signal of any one channel selected from the audio / video signals of the multiple channels provided from the multiple analog-digital converters is output through the storage signal output port Q1, and the audio / video signals and MPEG of the multiple channels are output. (MPEG) an audio / video switching unit 117 for outputting the decoded audio / video signal through audio / video signal output ports Q2, Q3, Q4, Q5 and Q6; An MPEG encoder 121 that receives an audio / video signal output through the storage signal output port Q1 of the audio image switching unit 117 and encodes the MPEG; A storage unit 124 in the form of a hard disk drive (HDD) in which an audio / video signal encoded by the MPEG encoder 121 is stored, and MPEG contents input through a VDSL line or a LAN line are stored; A sub-control unit 123 for storing output data from the MPEG encoder and MPEG contents input through the VDSL line or LAN line to the storage unit, and outputting data stored in the storage unit; A main control unit which provides a control command for storing and outputting data to the storage unit to the sub-control unit 123 and controls a corresponding operation based on a remote signal from the remote control received by the remote control unit 133 ( 132); An MPEG decoder 122 which MPEG-decodes the data output from the sub-control unit 123 and transmits the MPEG-decoded data to the audio image switching unit 117; A screen generating unit (113) for making a video signal of one channel as a main screen and a video signal of other channels among the video signals of a plurality of channels from the audio video switching unit; In 24-bit overlay memory (not shown) with RGB 8: 8: 8 To implement a graphic OSD appropriate on the screen from the screen generator 113 by comparing the image to a specific color key value (ie, the color key value corresponding to the OSD text (or picture) required for the screens to be output). An OSD synthesizer 114; An image output unit 115 for displaying the image screen from the OSD synthesizing unit 114 on the television monitor 116; An audio-digital analog converter 118 for analog-converting the audio signal of the active channel to the main screen provided by the audio image converting unit 117; An audio output unit 119 which outputs the audio from the audio digital analog converter 118 to the outside through the speaker 120 of the television; RAM (131) that stores the code of the operating program required for the digital set-top box of the present invention; And a ROM 130 in which all programs related to driving and control of the digital set-top box of the present invention are stored.

Here, the audio image switching unit, the sub-control unit, and the OSD synthesis unit are field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), which are types of programmable logic chips.

The main control unit and the sub control unit communicate with each other via the local bus 126. The ROM further stores personal information (eg, name, address, credit card information, ID card information, etc.) of the user using the digital set-top box.

The personal information may be stored in a memory including a separate magnetic card or IC card or similar hardware to the user, and the digital set-top box of the present invention may be attached with a device 142 to access the security and billing information. It can be used as such.

In addition, in the specification of the present invention, the screen generation unit, OSD synthesis unit, image output unit, sound The voice digital output converter and the voice output unit are collectively referred to as a voice image output unit that outputs a plurality of channels of audio and video output from the voice image switching unit according to a user's selection condition under the control of the main controller.

The MPEG encoder incorporates a first-in first-out (FIFO) type buffer (not shown), and the sub-control unit directly accesses the buffer of the MPEG encoder, and the main control unit processes only the control command. The main control unit processes only the control command and the address index for the storage unit, and the sub-control unit is in charge of the remaining large burst transmission.

Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the VDSL line is a telephone line, and realizes VOD through the VDSL line, and the LAN line is composed of two Internet lines as the Internet line. A network interface card (NIC) 127 is provided between the VDSL line and the two LAN lines and the local bus. The network interface card 127 allows the digital set-top box and the network of the present invention to be always connected. The network interface card 127 connected to the two Internet lines is provided with a network address translation (NAT) function to be used as a home gateway device. In other words, if the user is not in a VDSL environment, the digital set-top box of the present invention may be used by directly connecting to an Internet line (ie, a LAN line), a cable, and an optical cable.

In addition, the remote control receiver 133 may support infrared communication and wireless communication, and in the case of a wireless method, devices such as an RF antenna and an oscillator are required. According to the known technology, it can be used as an interface between the set-top box and the user of the present invention and can communicate with other home appliances for home automation.

In addition, the ROM 130 of FIG. 1 includes VOIP software for enabling a digital set-top box to perform a Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) function, and a slick (SLIC) on the local bus 126 to perform the VOIP function. One output terminal of SUBSCRIBER LINE INTERFACE CIRCUITS 125 is connected, and the other output terminal of the SLIC 125 is connected to the audio image switching unit 117.

The SLIC 125 outputs an analog audio signal input as a digital audio signal, and the digital audio signal output from the output terminal of the SLIC 125 is input to the audio image switching unit 117 and the local bus ( It is also input to the main control unit 132 through 126.

The main controller 132 controls the VOIP function based on the VOIP software after the VOIP software stored in the ROM 130 is stored in the RAM 131 when the digital set-top box is powered on. Therefore, the digital set-top box of the present invention also serves as a VOIP phone. That is, the digital set-top box of the present invention has a built-in VOIP function for transmitting voice and video using IP.

In FIG. 1, an audio / video signal input from the audio / video input source (ie, a signal input through the analog-digital converter 112) is composed of an RCA input and a super video (S-video). Only one audio / video signal of one of the two input sources is stored in the storage through the MPEG encoder and the sub-controller according to the command of the main controller. All. Since the four input sources are transmitted to the screen generating unit in real time, they are displayed in a combination of up to three channels while displaying the stored contents.

In addition, the digital set-top box of the present invention can be selected and used in a VDSL telephone environment or a LAN environment capable of ultra-high speed communication. When a network is selected, the latest content information is updated through a server (not shown), and the user requests Get the data you need. In addition, the data input through the network is stored in the storage unit 124, which is a hard disk drive (HDD) for temporal buffering, and then read from the storage unit 124 so that multitasking can be performed smoothly. 122) and the audio image switching unit 117 is transmitted to the screen generation unit 113.

According to the above-described digital set-top box, when the power of the digital set-top box is turned on, the main control unit reads out a code for a program capable of performing the above-mentioned various services from the various information stored in the ROM, and stores the code in the RAM. It provides a corresponding service based on the remote signal according to the user's remote control (not shown) operation.

In addition, the overall use of the Internet based on the smart card associated with the digital set-top box is possible, and the present invention relates to an online electronic voting system and method using the smart card linked to the digital set-top box.

On the other hand, the digital set-top box and the television are driven as independent devices, respectively, but the television may be configured integrally with the digital set-top box.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings and a digital set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention; An online electronic voting system using the linked smart card and its method will be described in detail as follows.

2 is a configuration diagram of a system to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied;

The user inserts the smart card 200 containing the personal information into the digital set-top box 210 of the user to display in real time through a television connected with the digital set-top box 210. Herein, the digital set-top box 210 is installed on a predetermined unit of area, and the electronic voting coupon issuing server of the electronic voting coupon issuing agency in the digital set-top box 210 required by two-way data communication with any digital set-top box 210. The electronic voting coupon issued by 240 receives the electronic voting coupon from the system operating apparatus 220 which relays the Internet voting coupon in real time through the internet 230, and stores the smart voting coupon in the smart card 200 and stores the Internet 230. Electronic voting coupon issuing server for providing electronic voting coupons to the system operating apparatus 220 for requesting the provision of electronic voting coupons in real time according to a request for providing electronic voting coupons from the system operating apparatus 220 input through the system. 240.

Here, the marked electronic voting result provided by the digital set-top box 210 is stored in the electronic voting database 250.

The system operating apparatus 220 in FIG. 2 is a device managed and serviced by an operator operating a virtual store granted a goodwill, and the electronic voting issuing server 240 refers to a device managed and serviced by an electronic voting issuing agency. do.

The system operating apparatus 220 shown in FIG. 2 is managed by a sales office. Therefore, a plurality of system operating apparatuses 220 exist in each region, and one system operating apparatus 220 is capable of two-way communication with 150 digital set-top boxes 210.

Electronic voting issuing server 240 is an electronic voting server that stores personal information such as social security number, social security number, electronic voting coupon for each citizen; and electronic voting coupon stored in the electronic voting server through the Internet 230 Streaming server that can transmit in real time to the system operating device 220; and via a network system such as switching hub and router that can be switched when coupon transmission through the electronic voting server and streaming server It should be provided to be delivered to the desired system operating device 220.

In addition, before storing the electronic voting coupon provided from the electronic voting issuing server 240 to the digital set-top box 210, each stored system operating device 220 from the electronic voting issuing server 240 A storage unit for storing the provided electronic voting coupon; A distribution device for setting and outputting a path transmitted from the storage unit; And a private branch exchange that transmits the electronic voting coupon from the distribution device to the corresponding digital set-top box 210 via a telephone line. In addition, when the user's Internet environment is not an ADSL or VDSL environment, the digital set-top box 210 may be used by directly connecting to general Internet lines, cables, and optical cables. In addition, the smart card user associated with the digital set-top box has a feature that can be used as an authorized certificate.

3 is a smart card associated with a digital set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart explaining the steps of downloading the electronic ballot of the online electronic voting method used.

According to the present invention, the user who owns the digital set-top box turns on the power of the digital set-top box and the television associated with the digital set-top box (S30).

Inserting the smart card into the card reader in the digital set-top box to participate in the online electronic voting (S31).

Inserting a smart card step to verify the user through the user authentication process to read the user information in the card (S32)

After checking the user's personal information on the smart card and confirming that the user is the correct user, a menu selection is displayed on the television screen, and the electronic ballot is selected from various menus (S33).

Automatically logging in to the electronic voting issuing server through the system operating device that relays the personal information stored in the smart card when selecting the electronic voting (S34).

The coupon issued from the electronic voting issuing server is to download the electronic voting coupon to the smart card of the digital set-top box through the system operating device (S35).

Characterized in that comprises a. In particular, the step of confirming the user's personal information is to insert a smart card into the digital set-top box to enter a password, and if the password is correct digital key set-up box ID, smart card ID and password combined with the electronic ballot issuing server The electronic voting coupon is issued after decrypting the transmitted user information. The voting coupon will be stored on the smart card.

In addition, when the voting marking is completed through the above steps, the marking result is transmitted to the electronic voting issuing server, and when the transmission is completed, the coupon is automatically deleted in the smart card, and the age, region, and gender voting are performed with the data accumulated in the electronic voting issuing server. It is characterized by being able to produce a result and to make a database by calculating the statistical data of the result.

In the case of the electronic voting coupon, the issue date and date and the end date of the voting can be determined by the issuing organization. Accordingly, the user can vote at a desired time period, thereby making a database by voting end date and time.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an electronic voting step in an online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to a digital set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, a user having a digital set-top box turns on the power of a digital set-top box and a television associated with the digital set-top box (S40).

Inserting a smart card into the card reader in the digital set-top box to participate in the online electronic voting (S41).

Inserting a smart card step to verify the user through a user authentication process that reads the user information in the card (S42)

After checking the user's personal information on the smart card and confirming that the user is the correct user, a menu selection is displayed on the television screen, and the electronic voting is selected among various menus (S43).

Automatically logging in to the electronic voting issuing server through a system operating device that relays the personal information stored in the smart card when selecting the electronic voting (S44).

In step S45, the electronic voting issuing server displays the current progress voting content through a television connected to the digital set-top box.

In step S46, the user registers a desired item among the items displayed on the television.

After the voting ends, automatically deleting the electronic voting coupon in the smart card (S47).

Characterized in that comprises a.

5 is an example of a television screen employed in the online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to a digital set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the user sees the electronic voting displayed on the television screen and makes a marking using a remote controller. It is preferable to program a special character key for marking or use a combination of existing keys. .

 On the other hand, the present invention is not limited only to the above-described embodiment, it can be carried out by modifying and modifying within the scope not departing from the gist of the present invention, the technical idea to which such modifications and modifications also fall within the claims Should be seen.

As described in detail, according to the present invention,

Real-time online electronic voting via a television connected to a digital set-top box By inserting a smart card into a card reader in a digital set-top box, users can verify their personal information and easily participate in voting online through a secure authentication process.

In addition, anyone can easily participate in the voting through a television that can be watched at any time to inconvenience the electronic voting by accessing a specific homepage through a computer.

       1 is a block diagram of a digital set top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

       2 is a block diagram of a system to which an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a step of downloading an electronic ballot in an online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to a digital set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a flowchart illustrating an electronic voting step in an online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to a digital set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is an example of a television screen employed in the online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to a digital set-top box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

       Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings

      109: card reader 110: TV tuner

 111: AV signal 112: Analog to digital conversion unit

 113: screen generation unit 114: OSD synthesis unit

 115: video output unit 116: TV monitor

 117: audio video switching unit 118: audio digital analog conversion unit

 119: audio output unit 120: TV speakers

  121: MPEG encoder 122: MPEG decoder

 123: sub-control unit 124: storage unit

 125: SLIC 126: local bus

 127: NIC 128: LAN

 129: VDSL 130: Rom

 131: RAM 132: main control unit

 133: remote control receiver 200: smart card

      210: digital set-top box 220: system operating device

      230: Internet 240: electronic voting server

 250: electronic voting database

Claims (10)

delete delete delete In the method of connecting to an electronic voting issuing server and receiving a voting right to execute an electronic voting, A television connected to the digital set-top box is turned on to insert a smart card linked to the digital set-top box into a card reader of the digital set-top box to identify the user through a user authentication procedure; and If it is confirmed that the correct user is selected, selecting the electronic voting execution from the menu displayed on the television screen; and Automatically logging into the electronic voting issuing server; and Displaying whether or not a voting round is closed when the electronic voting issuing server is logged in; and Checking the vote and then voting; and When the voting is performed in the voting step, the electronic voting coupon is automatically deleted from the memory of the smart card; and And when the electronic voting is completed, counting in the electronic voting database. The online voting method using a smart card linked to the digital set-top box. The method of claim 4, wherein Issuing the electronic voting coupon; The television connected to the digital set-top box is turned on to insert a smart card associated with the digital set-top box into the card reader of the digital set-top box to identify the user through a user authentication procedure ;Wow If it is confirmed that the correct user is selected, selecting the electronic ballot download from the menu displayed on the television screen; and Automatically logging in to the electronic voting issuing server through a system operating device that relays the electronic voting issuing agency in real time; and And logging in to the electronic voting issuing server and automatically downloading the electronic voting coupon. An online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to a digital set-top box, characterized in that it comprises a. The method of claim 4, wherein Transmitting the electronic voting mark to the system operating apparatus by using the remote controller of the digital set-top box on the electronic voting coupon; And transmitting the electronic voting aggregate data collected in the system operating apparatus to the electronic voting issuing server through the Internet, and analyzing the time-phase data for each specific item based on the electronic voting aggregation data received from the electronic voting issuing server. Online voting using a smart card linked to the digital set-top box, characterized in that it comprises a; Way. The method of claim 4, wherein  Inserting the smart card into a card reader of a digital set-top box to identify a user through a user authentication procedure; When the smart card is inserted and read the digital set-top box ID and smart card ID and the user enters a password, the security step of transmitting the digital set-top box ID and smart card ID and the user password to the electronic voting issuing server; Online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to the digital set-top box, characterized in that. In an electronic voting system, A terminal for making an electronic voting is referred to as a digital set-top box, and when the electronic voting is conducted, the input means for the digital set-top box is a remote controller, and a screen display means for displaying the digital set-top box output is a television. The smart card information is read out through a smart card reader mounted on the digital set-top box using the electronic voting authentication means of the digital set-top box, and the smart card authentication data is 13 digits of the social security number, 10 digits of the resident area number, and the date and time. An online electronic voting system using a smart card in conjunction with a digital set-top box, characterized in that it is equipped with a memory that stores the data of 14 digits of the validity period.  The method of claim 4, wherein  Data analyzed in the electronic voting database can be analyzed by age group and gender specific items through the social security number. An online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to a digital set-top box, characterized in that it includes the content of voting such as support rate by specific item by time and year and date and time by specific item. The method of claim 1, An online electronic voting method using a smart card linked to the digital set-top box, characterized in that the electronic voting issuing server encrypts and transmits the electronic voting coupon to each digital set-top box via a system operating device over the Internet.