KR100838513B1 - Activation method for writable medium having single area and recording medium storing program forthe same and network download system for program forthe same - Google Patents

Abstract

A method for activating a recording medium having a single area, a recording medium storing a program for implementing the method, and a system for downloading the program are provided to user a recording medium according to user preference by partitioning anon-partitioned single area into a plurality of areas, changing the size of the partitioned areas, and writing predetermined data to the partitioned area. A remote server(300) stores a program, and requests authentication information for permitting download of the program when a program download request signal is received from the outside through the network. The remote server permits downloading the program when the received authentication information is permitted. The remote server uses PID(product ID)/VID(Vendor ID) information, unique information previously written in a memory(140) of a recording medium(100), or maker information of a controller(130) as the authentication information when the program download request signal is received from the recording medium including the controller and the memory.

Description

ACTIVATION METHOD FOR WRITABLE MEDIUM HAVING SINGLE AREA AND RECORDING MEDIUM STORING PROGRAM FORTHE SAME AND NETWORK DOWNLOAD SYSTEM FOR PROGRAM FORTHE SAME}

1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for downloading a program for executing a method for activating a recording medium having a single area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 to 4 are flowcharts illustrating a method for activating a recording medium having a single area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a simplified diagram showing a state in which a recording medium having a single area is activated according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a simplified diagram showing a state in which a recording medium having a single area is activated according to another embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a simplified diagram showing a state in which a recording medium having a single area is activated in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a view for explaining an example of executing the system S / W according to an embodiment of the present invention

The present invention relates to a method of activating a recording medium having a single area, a recording medium storing a program for executing the method, and a system for downloading the program over a network.

Recently, a storage device having a plurality of areas having different security strengths or access methods in a single memory has been developed. For example, in the prior art, there is disclosed a memory device having an authentication area accessible only to an authenticated device or user and a non-authentication area accessible without requiring authentication.

This memory device has a built-in IC chip of the flash memory constituting the storage area and a control IC for controlling writing and reading of the storage area, and the flash memory allows access only to an authorized user. An authentication realm and a non-authentication realm for allowing access without requiring such authentication.

The terminal or the user accessing the authentication area of the memory card performs a separate authentication procedure, and if authentication is successful, data can be recorded or read in the authentication area through the authentication area access control unit. In addition, the recording and reading of data in the unauthenticated area can be freely performed through the unauthenticated area access control unit. Each control unit may be implemented through a separate device and a remote server. The non-authentication area and authentication area of this memory card are divided by a fixed address on the flash memory, and the size of each area can be varied by changing the border address.

However, in the conventional information storage device having a plurality of divided areas as described above, the memory areas are already divided based on the intention of the card manufacturer at the stage sold to the user. Therefore, even if the usage form of the storage device differs for each user, each user has a disadvantage that only the information storage device having the divided partitions can be used.

According to the present invention for solving the above problems, it is possible to divide a recording medium of a single area which is not divided into a plurality of areas into a plurality of areas, or to change the size of the divided area, and to preset a data file in the divided areas. It is an object of the present invention to provide a method of activating a recording medium having a single area such that the recording medium close to the user's taste is implemented.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium storing a program for executing the above method.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a system for remotely acquiring a program for executing the above method.

A method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention for achieving the above object, comprising: a communication interface for data transmission and reception with an external device according to a setting standard, and the external device to communicate with the communication interface; A controller for controlling the communication interface to transmit and receive the data when connected, a path unit coupled to the communication interface, connected to the controller, and providing a data transmission / reception path with the external device through the communication interface; A method of activating a recording medium including a memory for providing a storage space, the method comprising: a first step of checking ID information of a recording medium, and a recording medium capable of format conversion using the ID information identified in the first step; The second step of determining, and the format conversion possible in the second step If the medium, characterized in that it comprises a third step of converting the pre-set multi-region.

In addition, in the method for activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the ID information is unique information previously recorded in the memory.

In addition, in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the ID information is characterized in that the manufacturer information of the controller.

In addition, in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, determining whether the recording medium is permitted using the identification information confirmed after the first step, and if the recording medium is permitted in the step, performing the second step. The method may further include outputting a message indicating that a format conversion impossible message is displayed externally unless the recording medium is permitted.

In the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the multi-region of the third step may be achieved by dividing the memory having the single area into at least two logical areas.

Further, in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the set multi area may include a first logical area in which writing and erasing are restricted by an arbitrary user.

In addition, in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the set multi area may include a second logical area to which access is allowed by an arbitrary user.

The method may further include converting the format of the second logical area into a writable standby state after the third step in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention.

The method may further include outputting a message requesting conversion of the format of the second logical area into a writable standby state after the third step in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention. do.

In addition, in the method for activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the first logical area may include a hidden area in which access is restricted by an arbitrary user and access is permitted only to an authorized user. .

Further, in the method for activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the first logical area is characterized by including an executable area which is allowed to be viewed and read by any user.

In addition, the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, after the third step, characterized in that it further comprises a fourth step of receiving and recording a data file preset in the first logical area from the outside.

In addition, the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention may further include a fourth step of receiving and recording a data file preset in the second logical area after the third step.

In addition, the method of activating a recording medium having a single area according to the present invention, after the third step, characterized in that it further comprises a fourth step of receiving and recording a predetermined data file from the outside in a hidden area of the first logical area; do.

The method may further include, after the third step of the method of activating the recording medium having a single area of the present invention, receiving a data file preset in the executable area of the first logical area from an external source and recording it. It is done.

In the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, an application program or multimedia content is recorded in the first logical area.

In the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the multimedia content or the application program is recorded in the executable area of the first logical area.

In addition, in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, autorun information is further recorded in the executable area to automatically execute the recorded multimedia content or application program when connected to an external host device. It is done.

In the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the first logical area is characterized in that system software for recording or updating an application program or multimedia content in a setting area is stored.

In addition, in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the system software is recorded in the executable area of the first logical area, which is recorded when connected to an external host device. Autorun information is further recorded so that is automatically executed.

Further, in the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the third step may include receiving at least one preset data file from outside when the manufacturer information of the controller is not preset manufacturer information. It further includes a feature to write to the memory.

In the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the at least one data file may include unique information for identifying or authenticating the recording medium.

In the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention, the at least one data file includes an application program or multimedia content.

On the other hand, the recording medium storing the program for carrying out the invention is also a characteristic element of the present invention, the recording medium is characterized by a storage device needle using the USB interface.

On the other hand, the system for downloading the program over a network, the remote server is stored in the program, the remote server, when a signal for requesting the download of the program from the outside through the network is inputted for permission to download And requesting authentication information, and allowing the download of the program if the received authentication information is permitted information.

Further, in the system for downloading the program through the network, the remote server, when the program download request signal is input from a recording medium including a controller and a memory, the PID and VID information of the recording medium as the authentication information. It is characterized by using.

Further, in the system for downloading the program through a network, the remote server, when the program download request signal is input from a recording medium including a controller and a memory, authenticates the unique information previously recorded in the memory of the recording medium. Characterized in that it is used as information.

In the system for downloading the program through a network, the remote server may use the manufacturer information of the controller as authentication information when the program download request signal is input from a recording medium including a controller and a memory. It features.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily understand and reproduce.

1 is a block diagram illustrating a system for downloading a program for executing a method for activating a recording medium having a single area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The system for downloading a program for executing a method for activating a recording medium having a single area according to the present embodiment is a recording medium 100, for example, an SD memory card, a USB drive, a CF memory card, a Micro SD card. As well as storage means such as the above, it also includes terminal devices such as MP3P, PMP, PDA. As shown in FIG. 1, the common components of the plurality of recording media 100 include a communication interface for transmitting / receiving data with an external device, that is, a connector 110, and the external device. When connected to the connector 110 to enable communication, the controller 130 for controlling the connector 110 for data transmission and reception, one end is coupled to the connector 110, the other end is connected to the controller 130 And a path unit 120 for providing a data transmission / reception path with the external device through the connector 110 and a memory 140 for providing a storage space.

In addition, the recording medium 100, the remote server 300, and the recording medium 100 and the network 200 for the communication between the remote server 300. At this time, the storage means such as SD memory card, USB drive, CF memory card, Micro SD card, etc., which are not capable of communication among the recording mediums 100, are connected to the network 200 through a host device such as a computer. It would be a technical idea.

The memory 140 of the recording medium 100 as described above is sold in a state divided into a plurality of areas at the time of initial sale, but is provided as a single area, and a plurality of memories 140 of a single area are selectively provided to a user. The method of activating the recording medium 100 of the single area as shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is characterized by dividing into regions and activating them by giving a logical characteristic to each region. have.

In this embodiment, the recording medium 100 is described as a USB drive, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the method disclosed in Figs. 2 to 4 is preferably achieved by a program for executing this. In particular, the program may be recorded in the remote server 300 and downloaded and executed by the user's operation signal to the host device, or may be previously recorded in a separate storage medium, for example, a distribution CD-ROM or a memory of the recording medium. It may be distributed, or may be recorded in the memory 140 as an executable file or a batch file in advance and may be achieved by a user's operation.

When the program is recorded and downloaded to the remote server 300, the remote server 300 requests the computer system for download authentication by requesting the unique information of the recording medium described below, for example, ESN, PID, or VID. If the ESN, PID, or VID is allowed, it is possible to have a structure that allows downloading.

First, referring to FIG. 2, the executed program searches the memory 140 of the USB drive 100 to determine whether unique information is present or not (S10). The unique information can be variously implemented. In the present embodiment, an electronic serial number (ESN) is described as an example, but is not limited thereto.

The ESN may be released after the manufacturer records the memory 140 of the USB drive 100 at the time of initial manufacture, or may release the USB drive without recording unique information such as an ESN. Therefore, in the case of a USB drive in which uniquely identifiable information such as ESN is not recorded, information such as PID or VID can be referred to as unique information. The above unique information, that is, ID (ID) information, is used as information for identifying the controller 130 of the USB drive 100.

When the ESN is previously recorded in the memory 140 of the USB drive 100, the ESN is checked (S20) to determine whether the state of the memory 140 can be changed (S21). That is, the ESN is generated according to a predetermined rule, and the ESN corresponding to the predetermined rule is determined as a USB drive capable of state transition. For example, in more detail, when the total number of ESNs is 10 digits, if the first three digits or letters, 123XXXXXXX or IOCXXXXXXX are preset numbers or letters, it is determined as a USB drive 100 capable of state transition. This is determined whether or not to change the state according to the type of the controller 130 of the USB drive 100, the state can be converted to the ESN as described above on the USB drive 100, the controller 130 is available for state conversion is installed. It is possible.

When it is determined in step S21 that the controller 130 capable of state conversion is mounted on the USB drive 100, the memory 140 of the USB drive 100 is logically divided into a predetermined area, that is, a partition. Perform the action. In this case, the divided logical area is divided into a first logical area 141 and a second logical area 142, and data preset in each area 141 and 142 of the separated memory 140, that is, a computer-readable file. By recording (File) (S23), the activation process of the USB drive 100 is terminated. At this time, since the ESN is deleted during the partition operation, the ESN value may be stored in advance, and after completion of the partition operation, the ESN may be recorded and left in the area set in the data recording step.

In the case of the USB drive 100 without the ESN in step S10 of FIG. 2, as shown in FIG. 4, the PID (Product ID) is read to find the information of the controller 130, and the corresponding controller 130. ) Determines whether the controller 130 supports the state transition (S31). When it is determined in step S31 that the controller 130 capable of state conversion is mounted on the USB drive 100, the memory 140 is logically divided into a preset area, and each area of the divided memory 140 ( The activation process of the USB drive 100 is terminated by writing preset data, ie, a computer-readable file, to the 141 and 142.

The PID is essential information data. In the USB drive 100, a PID and a Vendor ID (VID) are essentially recorded in a predetermined area of the memory 140.

If the controller 130 of the USB drive 100 in the step (S31) is a controller 130 that does not support the state transition, and writes the preset data in the memory 140 and ends.

As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the divided memory area includes a first logical area 141 in which writing and erasing is restricted by an arbitrary user, and a second logical area in which writing and erasing is possible by any user. 142. The first logical region 141 is allowed to write and delete only to an authorized user using a separate tool.

The first logical area is divided into a system area 141a in which product information of the USB drive 100 is recorded, a hidden area 141b, and an executable area 141c. In the system area 141a, the PID 151 and the VID 152 are recorded when the USB drive 100 is first manufactured, and the logical area is not accessible even by the program of this embodiment.

Since the hidden area 141a has a file structure that is not recognized by the operating system of the computer system, only an authorized user who uses a separate tool (for example, an API; Application Program Interface) can read, write, view, and delete. It is possible for any user to access, read, write, view, and delete (ACCESS) itself. Therefore, it is not displayed in the operating system of the computer system, for example, Explorer.exe, which is mounted in the window of Microsoft Corporation, and thus cannot be accessed by any user.

In addition, each of the first logical region 141 and the second logical region 142 may be resized within the total size of the memory 130, and may be a hidden region of the first logical region 141. The 141a and the executable region 142b may also be resized within the size of the first logical region 141.

The hidden area 141a runs on a shared software system such as ESN 153, open office and photoshop, and a connected computer system to support access to a remote server, and the multimedia content 156 in the hidden area 141b. Is recorded, a system S / W 154 may be stored that provides an interface for displaying it to the user.

The ESN 153 is hidden in the data recording step (S23, S33) after the partitioning step (S22, S32), as described above, if the ESN 153 is pre-recorded at the time of the first manufacture of the USB drive 100. If the ESN 153 is not recorded at the time of initial manufacture, it is recorded in the hidden area 141b in the data recording steps S23 and S33.

The system S / W 155 recorded in the hidden area 141a is automatically executed in the computer system by the autorun 157 recorded in the executable area 141c. That is, the executable area 141c is a part of the computer system that is recognized as a CD-ROM (RW) area. When the autorun 157 is recorded and the USB drive is connected to the computer system, the executable area 141c is stored in the OS of the computer system. The system SW 155 can be automatically executed by the autorun 157 by being recognized as a CD-ROM drive. Since the system S / W 155 is automatically executed in programming the autorun 157, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

The executable region 141b is displayed as a separate CD-ROM (RW) drive in the operating system of the computer, that is, Microsoft's Windows Explorer (Explorer.exe). Therefore, it is possible to read and copy the recorded data or contents or application program, but since it is recognized as a virtual CD-ROM drive, the data, contents or application program cannot be deleted. However, the deleting operation may be performed by an application programming interface (API) provided by the manufacturer or a system S / W 155 equipped with some functions of the API.

The common S / W 154 or the multimedia content 156 mounted in the hidden area 141b is preferably equipped with commercial S / W or copyrighted sound source, video, and the like. Only the execution by the system S / W 155 is possible and is recorded in the hidden area 141b so that malicious illegal copying by the user is originally blocked.

The system S / W 155 runs on a computer system that is a host device, but operates with the characteristics of middleware or a platform for the USB drive 100. That is, various common program executions and multimedia contents can be played back according to a user's input by preset programming logic, and the size of each region can be adjusted according to the addition of API functions included in the system S / W 155. This would be possible. The system S / W 155 provides a GUI to a user, so that the user can directly manipulate a command signal to the system S / W 155 through a display module (not shown).

For example, when the size of the stored data in the hidden area 141b increases due to data addition or data update, the size of the hidden area 141b increases, and the size of the stored data in the hidden area 141b decreases due to the update. In this case, the size of the hidden region 141b may be reduced and adjusted so that the executable region 141c or the second logical region 142 may be used more widely.

The second logical area 142 is used as a general removable storage space, and is a logical area that a user can freely read and write. Therefore, after the area partitioning steps S22 and S32, the second logical area 142 is formatted into a file structure that can be read and written by a computer system, that is, a FAT (File Alllocation Table) structure. This formatting process may cause the operating system of the computer system to format the message by displaying a message inducing the format to the user, and preview the second logical region 142 after the region dividing step (S22, S32). It is also possible to achieve this by programming to format the configured FAT structure.

As shown in FIG. 7, only the ESN 153 is recorded in the hidden area 141b in the data recording steps S23 and S33, and the multimedia content 156 and the common S / W 154 are recorded in the second logical area 142. It is also possible to record in). In addition, the system S / W 155 is recorded along with the autorun 157 in the executable region 141c so that the system S / W 155 is automatically executed when the USB drive 100 is connected to the computer system. To be run automatically by The multimedia content 156 and the public S / W 154 recorded in the second logical area 142 may be copyrighted or freely available sound source or video files, and the public S / W 154 may be It is preferable that the software released as freeware is recorded.

An example screen on which the system S / W 155 is executed is shown in FIG. 8. Through the GUI as shown in Figure 8, the user can directly execute the application.

In addition, the application can be added directly by the user. This creates a folder having a path set in the setting area of the memory 140, and installs a program that requires no installation program, such as 'WinAmp', 'FireFox', or 'Flash', in the folder. Using a program such as "Thinstall" (trademark of Thinstall) and "Autoit" (trademark of manufacturer), the program is converted into a no-installation program, and the generated executable and icon files are recorded in the folder, and the system S / It is also possible to display on the GUI of the W (155). Therefore, the user can arbitrarily convert the software possessed by the genuine product into a no-installation program and mount it, or the manufacturer can distribute the no-installation program by paying a predetermined cost through a web server.

In the present embodiment, a USB drive has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the present invention can be variously applied to a device having a controller, an external communication connector, and a memory.

In the detailed description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications are possible without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, but should be defined not only by the scope of the following claims, but also by the equivalents of the claims.

According to the method of activating a recording medium having a single area of the present invention as described above, a recording medium storing a program for executing the method, and a system for downloading the program through a network, a memory structure suitable for a user's taste and It has the advantage of providing S / W remotely that can use memory efficiently.

One embodiment of the present invention described above should not be construed as limiting the technical spirit of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is limited only by the matters described in the claims, and those skilled in the art can change and change the technical idea of the present invention in various forms. Therefore, such improvements and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the present invention as long as it will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

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A communication interface for data transmission and reception with an external device according to a setting standard, a controller for controlling the communication interface for data transmission and reception when the external device is connected to the communication interface, and one end of the communication interface A method of activating a recording medium coupled to the other end and connected to a controller, the path unit providing a data transmission / reception path with the external device through the communication interface, and a memory for providing a storage space. A first step of checking ID information of the recording medium; A second step of determining whether the recording medium is format convertible using the ID information identified in the first step; A third step of converting the recording medium into a format-convertible recording medium in the second step; The multi-region of the third step is achieved by dividing a memory having a single area into at least two logical areas. The method of claim 1, And the ID information is unique information previously recorded in the controller or the memory. The method of claim 1, And the ID information is manufacturer information of the controller or the recording medium. The method according to claim 2 or 3, Determining whether the recording medium is authorized using the ID information confirmed after the first step; Activating the recording medium having a single area, if the recording medium is permitted in the step, proceeding to the second step, and outputting a message indicating that a format conversion impossible message is displayed externally unless the recording medium is permitted. Way. delete The method according to claim 2 or 3, And the set multi area includes a first logical area in which writing and erasing is restricted by an arbitrary user. The method according to claim 2 or 3, And the set multi-region includes a second logical region to which access is allowed by an arbitrary user. The method of claim 7, wherein After the third step, And converting the format of the second logical area into a writable standby state. The method of claim 7, wherein After the third step, And outputting a message requesting a conversion of the format of the second logical area into a writable standby state. The method of claim 6, The first logical region is, A method of activating a recording medium having a single area, wherein the access is restricted by an arbitrary user and includes a hidden area where only an authorized user is allowed access. The method of claim 6, The first logical region is, A method of activating a recording medium having a single area, comprising: an executable area that is allowed to be viewed and read by any user. The method of claim 6, After the third step, And a fourth step of receiving and recording a data file preset in the first logical area from the outside. The method of claim 7, wherein After the third step, And a fourth step of receiving and recording a data file preset in the second logical area from the outside. The method of claim 10, After the third step, And a fourth step of receiving a pre-set data file from the outside and recording the data file in the hidden area of the first logical area. The method of claim 11, After the third step, And a fourth step of receiving and recording a predetermined data file from an external source in the executable area of the first logical area. The method of claim 12, And an application program or multimedia content is recorded in the first logical area. The method of claim 15, And a multimedia content or an application program is recorded in the executable area of the first logical area. The method of claim 17, And an autorun information for automatically executing the recorded multimedia content or application program when the connected area is connected to an external host device. The method of claim 12, The first logical area stores system software for communicating with the outside to record or update an application program or multimedia content in a setting area, and to provide a graphic interface for executing the application program or multimedia content by a user. A method of activating a recording medium having a single area, characterized by the above-mentioned. The method of claim 19, The system software is recorded in an executable area of the first logical area, And the autorun information is further recorded in the executable area to automatically execute the recorded system software when connected to an external host device. The method of claim 3, The third step, And when the manufacturer information of the controller is not preset manufacturer information, receiving at least one preset data file from the outside and recording the stored data in the memory. The method of claim 21, The at least one data file includes a unique information for identifying or authenticating the recording medium. The method of claim 21, And the at least one data file comprises an application program or multimedia content. A recording medium storing a program for executing the method according to any one of claims 1 to 4 or any of claims 6 to 23. The method of claim 24, The recording medium is a recording medium, characterized in that the storage device using the USB interface. A system for downloading a program according to claim 24, A remote server in which the program is stored; When the remote server receives a signal for requesting to download the program from the outside through a network, the remote server requests authentication information for downloading permission, and if the received authentication information is permitted information, the remote server includes downloading the program. Program download system. The method of claim 26, The remote server, When the program download request signal is input from a recording medium including a controller and a memory, Program download system, characterized in that using the PID, VID information of the recording medium as the authentication information. The method of claim 26, The remote server, When the program download request signal is input from a recording medium including a controller and a memory, And using unique information previously recorded in a memory of the recording medium as authentication information. The method of claim 26, The remote server, When the program download request signal is input from a recording medium including a controller and a memory, Program download system, characterized in that for using the manufacturer information of the controller as authentication information.

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