KR101934080B1 - Internet cable adapter, and internet connection control system and method using that - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an Internet cable connection adaptor installed between an Internet cable leading-in line and a network device, and a system and a method for controlling an Internet connection by using the Internet cable connection adaptor. According to the present invention, the Internet cable connection adaptor comprises: an adaptor main body installed between an Internet cable and a network device; an adaptor male connector having an elastic lever to be elastically coupled to and separated from a female connector; an adaptor female connector to which a male connector of the Internet cable is connected; a locking means for locking a physical connection of the adaptor male connector on the network device; a locking means driving unit for driving the locking means; a switch for switching an electrical connection between the adaptor female connector and the adaptor male connector inside the adaptor main body; and a control unit for electrically blocking an Internet connection of the network device. Therefore, an Internet use can be limited by a manager while fundamentally blocking an unauthorized use of the Internet of a user and can effectively block an intemperate use of the Internet.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention [0001] The present invention relates to an adapter for an Internet cable connection, and an Internet access control system and method using the adapter.

The present invention relates to an adapter for connecting an internet cable installed between an internet cable entry line and a network device, and a system and a method for controlling an internet connection using the adapter for internet cable connection.

In recent years, the use of the Internet by the youth has become a big problem. Many adolescents are involved in the use of internet games and negative impacts on the community. Such addiction causes social problems such as the formation of antisocial sentences as well as mental problems such as depression and frustration when not using the Internet.

The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family suggests rules for etiquette and use time for internet use, such as putting a computer in a common room such as a living room, setting a specific time and using the computer only for a fixed time, have. In addition, he is conducting counseling and prevention education to heal Internet addiction by opening internet addiction healing camp.

Many software measures are being implemented to limit the Internet use of youth. Korean Patent No. 10-0780393 proposes a computer-readable recording medium on which a program for controlling a youth Internet access service and realizing the program is recorded. Referring to the prior art document, a user is judged to be a juvenile based on information of a customer using the Internet service, and the Internet access service is controlled based on the judgment result.

Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2005-0076003 proposes a system and method for analyzing Internet game use time and an optional access control. The prior art document refers to a method of judging whether a time limit set for an individual is passed or not, and blocking a network connection to a specific site when the time limit is exceeded.

However, restricting Internet access based on software like this can easily be neutralized by children more familiar with computer programs.

Korean Patent No. 10-0780393 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0076003

The present invention provides an adapter between an Internet cable and a network device and locks the physical connection of the connector to the network device on the adapter so that a user other than the administrator can not forcibly disconnect the adapter, And an Internet connection control system and method using the adapter for internet cable connection, which can essentially block the unauthorized use of the internet by controlling the internet connection by switching the electrical connection.

An adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: an adapter body installed between an internet cable and a network device; An adapter male connector protruding from one side of the adapter body and connected to a female connector of the network device and having an elastic lever for resiliently engaging and disengaging the female connector; An adapter female connector provided on the other side of the adapter body and to which a mail connector of the Internet cable is connected; A locking means for locking the physical connection of the adapter mail connector to the network device by restricting operation of the elastic lever when advancing to the adapter mail connector side with a stroke section that moves from the adapter body to the adapter mail connector side, ; A locking means driving unit for driving the locking means; A switch for switching an electrical connection between the adapter female connector and the adapter mail connector within the adapter body; And a control unit for controlling the operation of the locking unit driving unit and the switch to open the switch in a state in which the adapter body is prevented from being disconnected from the network device in an unauthorized manner, thereby electrically interrupting the inter- nap connection of the network device .

In the adapter for internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention, the network device is any one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal.

In the adapter for internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention, the above-mentioned electronic mail connector, the above-mentioned electronic mail connector, said electronic mail connector and said adapter electronic mail connector are all RJ-45 connectors.

In the adapter for Internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention, the locking means is a lock block which is projected and withdrawn from the adapter main body side toward the adapter mail connector side.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, wherein one end of the adapter body is formed to receive the elastic lever, and an upper portion of the adapter body is provided with a latching portion And the locking means is a locking pin that advances between the latching portion and the elastic lever to restrict the operation of the elastic lever operating portion.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, wherein the elastic lever operating portion includes: a pressing portion protruding to the upper portion of the adapter body; A contact portion bent downward in a vertical direction in the pressing portion and having an end thereof abutted on an upper end of the elastic lever; And a step formed on the inner side of the contact portion, wherein a locking protrusion is formed at the distal end of the lock pin to be caught by the step portion when the lock pin is advanced.

The adapter for internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention further includes a remote controller for remotely transmitting an operation command of the lock unit driving unit and the switch to the control unit.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, comprising: a local area wireless communication module for communicating with other communication devices through a local area wireless network; A mobile communication module for communicating with another communication device via a broadband mobile communication network; And an identification code determination unit for determining whether or not the identification code received from the short-range wireless communication module or the mobile communication module matches an identification code stored in advance, wherein the control unit determines, based on the determination result of the identification code determination unit, The driving of the means and the operation of the switch.

The adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to still another embodiment of the present invention further includes a security history management unit for storing and managing a use history of the identification code in a memory.

In the adapter for Internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention, when the identification code is used, the security history management unit removes the used identification code, generates a new identification code and stores the new identification code in the memory, To a predetermined external communication device through the short-range wireless communication module or the mobile communication module.

An Internet connection control system using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an adapter main body provided between an Internet cable and a network device and an adapter main body protruded to one side of the adapter main body, An adapter male connector connected to the male connector and having a resilient lever for resiliently engaging and disengaging the female connector; an adapter female connector provided on the other side of the adapter body and to which the male connector of the internet cable is connected; Locking means for locking the physical connection of the adapter mail connector to the network device by restricting the operation of the elastic lever when advancing to the adapter mail connector side with a stroke section that moves from the adapter body to the adapter mail connector side; , The locking means A switch for switching an electrical connection between the adapter female connector and the adapter mail connector within the adapter body; and a short range wireless communication module for communicating with another communication device via a nearby short- An identification code determination unit for determining whether or not the identification code received from the short-range wireless communication module is identical to an identification code stored in advance; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the locking unit driving unit and the switch in accordance with the determination result of the identification code determination unit And a control unit for electrically disconnecting the Internet connection of the network device by opening the switch in a state in which the adapter body is locked so as not to be separated from the network device unauthorizedly. And an administrator terminal communicating with the Internet cable connection adapter via the short-range wireless communication network, and transmitting an operation code of the identification code and the lock means and an operation command of the switch to the Internet cable connection adapter.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an Internet access control system using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, wherein the network device is one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal.

The Internet connection control system using the adapter for internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include a mobile communication module for communicating with another communication device through the broadband mobile communication network, The manager terminal transmits the operation command of the identification code and the lock means and the operation command of the switch through the broadband mobile communication network.

In an Internet access control system using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to another embodiment of the present invention, the administrator terminal sets a use time for the network device through a dedicated application, The control unit turns on the switch for the use time set by the administrator terminal.

In the Internet access control system using the adapter for Internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention, the Internet cable connection adapter further includes a security history management unit for storing and managing the use history of the identification code in a memory.

In the Internet access control system using the adapter for Internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention, when the identification code is used, the security history management unit removes the used identification code, generates a new identification code, Transmits the new identification code to the administrative terminal, and the administrative terminal receives the new identification code and updates the identification code.

An Internet connection control system using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an adapter main body provided between an Internet cable and a network device and an adapter main body protruded to one side of the adapter main body, An adapter male connector connected to the male connector and having a resilient lever for resiliently engaging and disengaging the female connector; an adapter female connector provided on the other side of the adapter body and to which the male connector of the internet cable is connected; Locking means for locking the physical connection of the adapter mail connector to the network device by restricting the operation of the elastic lever when advancing to the adapter mail connector side with a stroke section that moves from the adapter body to the adapter mail connector side; , The locking means A switch for switching an electrical connection between the adapter female connector and the adapter mail connector within the adapter body; and a short range wireless communication module for communicating with another communication device via a nearby short- An identification code determination unit for determining whether or not the identification code received from the short-range wireless communication module is identical to an identification code stored in advance; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the locking unit driving unit and the switch in accordance with the determination result of the identification code determination unit And a control unit for electrically disconnecting the Internet connection of the network device by opening the switch in a state in which the adapter body is locked so as not to be separated from the network device unauthorizedly. A user terminal for generating a use request signal for the network device through a broadband mobile communication network and communicating with the adapter for internet cable connection through a local area wireless communication network to recognize the identification code; And a controller for receiving a use request signal for the network device from the user terminal, issuing the identification code to the user terminal, encrypting the driving command of the locking means and the operation command of the switch when issuing the identification code, And transmits it to the manager terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an Internet access control system using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, wherein the network device is one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal.

In an Internet access control system using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to another embodiment of the present invention, the administrator terminal sets a use time for the network device through a dedicated application, The control unit turns on the switch for the use time set by the administrator terminal.

In the Internet access control system using the adapter for Internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention, the Internet cable connection adapter further includes a security history management unit for storing and managing the use history of the identification code in a memory.

In the Internet access control system using the adapter for Internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention, when the identification code is used, the security history management unit removes the used identification code, generates a new identification code, Encrypts the new identification code and transmits it to the user terminal, the user terminal relays the new identification code to the administrator terminal, and the administrator terminal releases the encryption of the new identification code received from the user terminal And updates the identification code.

An Internet access control method using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to an embodiment of the present invention is an Internet access control method using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, which is implemented on an Internet access control system using the adapter for Internet cable connection, (a) an initialization step of keeping the switch in an open state in a locking state in the locking means in the adapter for internet cable connection; (b) transmitting an internet use request signal from the user terminal to the administrator terminal; (c) issuing an identification code from the manager terminal to the user terminal, encrypting a drive command for the lock means and an operation command for the switch, and transmitting the command; (d) allowing the user terminal to perform short-range wireless communication with the adapter for internet cable connection to recognize the identification code; (e) determining validity of the identification code in the Internet cable connection adapter; And (f) decrypting and executing a driving command for the locking unit and an operation command of the switch if the identification code is valid in the Internet cable connection adapter.

In the Internet access control method using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to another embodiment of the present invention, the network device is any one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an Internet access control method using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, wherein in the step (c), the administrator terminal sets a use time for the network device through a dedicated application, (f), the adapter for internet cable connection inputs the switch for the usage time set in the step (c).

The Internet access control method using the adapter for internet cable connection according to another embodiment of the present invention may further include the steps of (g) after removing the identification code used in the adapter for internet cable connection, ≪ / RTI > (h) encrypting the new identification code generated in the step (g) in the adapter for internet cable connection and transmitting the new identification code to the user terminal; (i) relaying a new identification code received at the user terminal through the step (h) to the administrator terminal; And (j) updating the identification code by releasing the encryption of the new identification code received at the administrator terminal through the step (i).

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided an Internet access control method using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, wherein the step (g) includes the steps of updating an existing identification code with the new identification code, And storing the security history used in the code in a memory.

According to the Internet cable connection adapter of the present invention and the Internet connection control system and method using the adapter, it is possible to provide the Internet cable connection adapter and the Internet connection control system and method using the Internet cable connection adapter, It is possible to lock the physical connection of the connector to the network device in the adapter for Internet cable connection to prevent the user other than the administrator from detaching the adapter and to control the Internet connection by switching the electrical connection between the internet cable and the network device, It is possible to restrict the use of the Internet by the administrator while effectively blocking the use of the Internet and to effectively block the use of the Internet unnecessarily.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a block diagram of a network device connection of a typical customer,
2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an internet cable is connected to a network device,
3 and 4 are sectional views of a locking state and an unlocking state, respectively, showing an example of an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to the present invention,
5 is a perspective view of a locked state and a released state according to another embodiment of the present invention,
6 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to the present invention;
7 is a block diagram illustrating an Internet access control system according to the present invention;
8 is a diagram illustrating an example of implementing an Internet access control using a dedicated app on an administrator terminal in the present invention;
9 is a data flow diagram illustrating an example of an Internet access control method according to the present invention, and
10 is a data flow diagram illustrating another example of the Internet access control method according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not to be limited to the specific embodiments, but includes all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention.

Parts having similar configurations and operations throughout the specification are denoted by the same reference numerals. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.

In the following description of the embodiments, redundant descriptions and explanations of techniques obvious to those skilled in the art are omitted. Also, in the following description, when a section is referred to as "comprising " another element, it means that it may further include other elements in addition to the described element unless otherwise specifically stated.

 Also, the terms "to", "to", "to", and "modules" in the specification mean units for processing at least one function or operation, and may be implemented by hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software . In addition, when a part is electrically connected to another part, it includes not only a case directly connected but also a case where the other parts are connected to each other in the middle.

Terms including ordinals, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various elements, but the elements are not limited to these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the second component may be referred to as a first component, and similarly, the first component may also be referred to as a second component.

The present invention relates to an adapter for internet cable connection and a system and method for controlling Internet access using the same, and is characterized by a physical structure and an electrical structure of an adapter installed between an Internet cable inserted into a customer and a network device installed in the customer . The adapter for internet cable connection according to the present invention has a physical first blocking function for preventing physical detachment of the adapter from the network device by locking the physical connection of the connector to the network device, And an electrical circuit-like second blocking function for electrically switching the Internet line by using a switch for switching the electrical connection between the first and second terminals. The present invention also provides a system and method for remotely controlling an adapter for connecting an Internet cable.

Before describing the Internet cable connection adapter according to the present invention in detail, a connection structure of a network device connection structure and a connector (particularly, an RJ-45 connector) of a general customer will be described with reference to FIGS. The technical idea of the present invention can be understood more easily by way of example of FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is a block diagram illustrating a network device connection of a typical customer.

Referring to FIG. 1, an inlet terminal box 10 for telephone and Internet connection is installed in each customer, and a telephone inlet terminal 12 and an Internet inlet terminal 14 are provided in the inlet terminal box 10. The telephone input terminal 12 is a terminal for receiving a telephone line of a KT or a cable telephone service provider to a customer and the Internet input terminal 14 is a terminal for inputting an Internet line provided by an ISP (Internet Service Provider) to be.

As shown in the figure, the Internet cable 20 is connected from the Internet connection terminal 12 to the network device 30. The Internet cable 20 is a cable for Internet connection in a room, and is a UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable commonly referred to as a LAN cable. Of course, the Internet cable 20 may be replaced with another kind of cable.

The network device 30 means one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal. When there are a plurality of Internet-enabled terminals in the customer, the network device 30 may be a distributor or a router. As another example, when there is only one Internet-enabled device in the customer, the Internet cable 20 may be directly connected to the Internet-enabled terminal without a distributor or a router. The Internet-enabled terminal may be, for example, a computer, a notebook, a desktop, an IPTV, or the like. In any case, the network device 30 has an internet connection terminal 32 to which the Internet cable 20 is connected. Hereinafter, the network device 30 will be described by exemplifying a form of a divider for branching the Internet lead-in line to a plurality of lines and outputting it.

1, the network device 30 distributes a line, which is led to the internet connection terminal 32, to a plurality of connection terminals, for example, a first LAN connection terminal 34, a second LAN connection terminal 36 ), A third LAN connection terminal 38, and a Wi-Fi antenna 40 for providing wireless Internet. 1, the notebook computer 52 is connected to the first LAN connection terminal 34, the IPTV 56 is connected to the second LAN connection terminal 36, and the IPTV 56 is connected to the third LAN connection terminal 38 The desktop 54 is connected, and a plurality of communication devices can use the Internet service. When the smart phone 58 is located within the wireless radius of the Wi-Fi antenna 40, the smart phone 58 can use the wireless Internet using the Wi-Fi module.

2 is a perspective view showing a state in which an internet cable is connected to a network device.

As shown in the figure, a mail connector 22 is attached to the end of the Internet cable 20 and an Internet connection terminal 32 of the network device 30 is connected to a mail connector 22 ).

As is generally known, the connection of the UTP cable is made up of an RJ-45 connector, the mail connector 22 is an RJ-45 male connector, the female connector 42 is an RJ-45 female connector connector.

A concave groove is formed in the upper portion of the female connector 42 and a protrusion corresponding to the upper portion of the male connector 22 is formed and the rear end of the male connector 22 The elastic lever 24 is extended. When the mail connector 22 is inserted into the female connector 42, the elastic lever 24 moves downward and returns to the original position, As shown in Fig. Then, by pressing the resilient lever 24 of the mail connector 22, the mail connector 22 can be separated from the male connector 42 by releasing the resilient lever 24.

Since the RJ-45 connector has the above-described structure, the mail connector 22 is not detached even after vibration or shaking after the mail connector 22 is coupled to the mail connector 42, and the elastic lever 24 is operated The coupling state can be maintained until the time before.

The present invention provides an adapter for connecting an Internet cable installed between an Internet cable and a network device, and an Internet access control system and method using the same.

The term 'Internet cable' as used herein refers to a cable connected to a customer for Internet use or a cable connected to a network device from an Internet connection terminal installed in the customer.

3 and 4 are sectional views showing an example of an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to the present invention. FIG. 3 shows a locking state and FIG. 4 shows an unlocking state. 5 is a perspective view of a locked state and an unlocked state according to another embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the configuration of the locking means different from those of Figs. 3 and 4. Fig.

3, an adapter for connecting an Internet cable of the present invention includes an adapter body 200 installed between an Internet cable 300 and a network device 100. [ The adapter main body 200 is formed in a box shape. An adapter mail connector 210 protrudes from one side of the adapter main body 200, and an adapter female connector 250 is formed on the other side.

The adapter mail connector 210 is a connector detachably connected to the female connector 110 of the network device 100. As illustrated in FIG. 2, both connectors may be configured as RJ-45 connectors. An elastic lever 220 is extended to the rear of the adapter mail connector 210 and the adapter main body 200 is connected to the network device 100 by the operation of the elastic lever 220 as described with reference to Fig. Connected or disconnected.

The adapter connector 350 may be coupled with a mail connector 310 formed at the end of the internet cable 300, and both connectors may be configured with an RJ-45 connector. 2, an elastic lever 320 is extended to the rear of the mail connector 310 of the Internet cable 300. By operating the elastic lever 320, The cable 300 can be connected or disconnected.

The adapter main body 200 is provided with a locking means for restricting the operation of the elastic lever 220 when the adapter main body 200 has a stroke section that moves toward the adapter mail connector 210 side and is advanced to the adapter mail connector 210 side. The locking means is reciprocated in the stroke section by the locking means driving section 282, and the locking means driving section 282 is, for example, a solenoid or step motor.

In the example of FIGS. 3 and 4, the locking means is constituted by a locking pin 242 which restricts the operation of the elastic lever operating portion 230. In the example of Fig. 5, the locking means is constituted by a lock block 248 which is projected from the inside of the adapter body 200 toward the adapter mail connector 210 side.

3 and 4, one end of the adapter body 200 is formed to receive the elastic lever 220 of the adapter mail connector 210. As shown in Fig. As shown in the figure, an elastic lever operating portion 230 having a latching portion that is hooked on a distal end portion of the elastic lever is installed at an upper portion of the adapter main body 200.

The elastic lever operation unit 230 includes a pressing part 232 protruding upward from the upper portion of the adapter body 200 and a pressing part 232 which is bent downward in the vertical direction in the pressing part 232 and inserted into the adapter body 200, A contact portion 234 whose end is in contact with the upper end of the elastic lever 220 in the main body 200 and a step 236 formed inside the contact portion 234.

The lock pin 242 is received in the lock pin receiving block 240 and is moved back and forth in the lock pin receiving block 240 by the lock means driving portion 282.

3, a locking protrusion 246 is formed at the distal end of the lock pin 242 to engage with the step portion 236 of the elastic lever manipulation portion 230 when the lock pin 242 is advanced do.

3, the locking protrusion 246 is hooked on the step 236 in a state in which the locking pin 242 is advanced, thereby restricting the pressing operation of the elastic lever operating portion 230. [ Therefore, the elastic lever 220 can not be operated, and the adapter body 200 can not be separated from the network device 100.

4, when the locking pin 242 is retracted, the locking projection 246 is disengaged from the stepped portion 236, so that when the elastic lever operating portion 230 is pressed, the elastic lever 220 is operated in an interlocked manner. Therefore, the adapter body 200 can be separated from the network device 100 by depressing the depressing portion 232.

5, the lock block 248 may be configured to protrude and retract from the adapter main body 200 toward the adapter mail connector 210 side.

As shown in the figure, the lock block 248 can be slidably moved from the inside of the adapter main body 200 to the front and rear. At this time, in the illustrated example, the lock block 248 is configured to surround the entire adapter mail connector 210 when the lock block 248 is emerged. However, as another example, when the lock block 248 is slide- , That is, the elastic lever 220 alone.

The left side of FIG. 5 shows a state in which the lock block 248 appears to limit the pressing operation of the elastic lever 220 by covering the elastic lever 220. Since the elastic lever 220 can not be operated in such a locked state, the adapter main body 200 can not be separated from the network device 100.

The right side of FIG. 5 shows a state in which the lock block 248 is housed inside the adapter body 200 and the elastic lever 220 is completely exposed. In this 'UNLOCKING' state, the elastic lever 220 can be operated to separate the adapter body 200 from the network device 100.

As described with reference to Figs. 3 to 5, the adapter for connecting the Internet cable of the present invention can be used by limiting the detachment operation of the adapter mail connector 210 using the locking means, Child or the like) can not be forcibly released from the connection of the adapter main body 200.

6 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of an adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to the present invention.

6, the adapter body 200 includes a control unit 270, a short range wireless communication module 272, a mobile communication module 274, a memory 276, a locking unit driving unit 282, An identification code determination unit 284, a security history management unit 286, and a switch 292 may be provided.

The control unit 270 may include a microprocessor, a ROM (Read Only Memory), an analog circuit, and the like, for performing overall control of the adapter for connecting an Internet cable according to the present invention. For example, a microprocessor processes signals input from a communication module and signals output for control. In the ROM, a program for control is written, and a program is operated according to an input signal to process signals. The analog circuit configuration includes elements such as resistors, capacitors, and inductors, and is a circuit configuration for operation of the lock means drive portion 282 and the switch 292.

The short-range wireless communication module 272 is a means for communicating with other communication devices via a short-range wireless communication network. For example, it is possible to recognize an identification code or receive a control command or the like through a local area wireless communication network with the neighboring administrator terminal 600 or the user terminal 540. The short range wireless communication module 272 may be any one or both of Wi-Fi (Wireless-Fidelity), Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), UWB The communication module may include the above-mentioned communication module.

The mobile communication module 274 is a means for communicating with other communication devices through a broadband mobile communication network. For example, it can recognize an identification code or receive a control command through a mobile communication network with a remote administrator terminal 600 or a user terminal 540. The mobile communication module 274 may comprise a Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), Long Term Evolution (LTE) module, or a combination of such modules.

The adapter for Internet cable connection according to the present invention may include only one of the short range wireless communication module 272 and the mobile communication module 274. As another example, it is also possible to combine the short range communication and the mobile communication by using a plurality of different communication modules 272 and 274.

The memory 276 is a means for storing an identification code, status information of components in the adapter, security history, and the like. The memory 276 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (e.g., SD or XD memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random Access Memory), ROM (Read Only Memory), EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM), PROM (Programmable ROM), ReRAM ), Magneto-resistance RAM (MRAM), spin torque magnetic RAM (STTMRAM), magnetic disk, and optical disk.

The locking means driving portion 282 is means for driving the locking pin 242 or the locking block 248 described above and may be a driving means such as a solenoid or a motor. In addition, the locking means driving unit 282 may include a driver circuit or the like for operating the motor.

The identification code determination unit 284 is a unit that determines whether or not the identification code received from the short range wireless communication module 272 or the mobile communication module 274 matches the identification code stored in the memory 276. [

The security history management unit 286 is a means for storing and managing the use history of the identification code in the memory 276. [ In addition, the security history management unit 286 can update the identification code. The security history management unit 286 removes the used identification code and generates a new identification code and stores it in the memory 276. [ The new identification code updated by the security history management unit 286 is transmitted to a predetermined external communication device. When the identification code is directly updated in the adapter for Internet cable connection as described above, there is an advantage that security against the identification code can be enhanced. The process of updating the identification code in the adapter for internet cable connection will be described later with reference to Fig.

The switch 292 switches the connection between the adapter mail connector 250 and the adapter mail connector 210 inside the adapter main body 200. The control unit 270 controls the opening and closing of the switch 292. When the control unit 270 operates the locking unit driving unit 282 to keep the switch 292 in the open state while the operation of the elastic lever 220 is locked by the locking unit, 100 and the network connection of the network device 100 is also blocked because the circuit connection between the adapter mail connector 250 and the adapter mail connector 210 is open.

If an ID code is transmitted from a remote communication device via a communication network or within a wireless LAN communication radius, the ID code determination unit 284 determines whether the ID code matches a previously stored ID code. If it is determined that the identification codes match, the control unit 270 switches on the switch 292 so that the Internet connection of the network device 100 is established.

If the adapter main body 200 is to be maintained or the other physical connection is to be canceled, it is necessary to recognize the identification code and instruct the release of the locking means to switch the adapter main body 200 to the " UNLOCKING & The adapter main body 200 can be separated.

On the other hand, power may be supplied from a pin connected to the network device 100 to supply power to the components inside the adapter body 200. In addition, a separate power cable may be installed to supply commercial power, or a built-in battery may be used to supply VCC power to each component.

The block configuration illustrated in FIG. 6 shows an embodiment of the Internet cable connection adapter of the present invention, and the present invention can have various embodiments. For example, the adapter for connecting an Internet cable of the present invention can control the operation of the lock means drive unit 282 and the switch 292 without determining the identification code. The short-range wireless communication module 272 may be an IrDA module that receives an infrared signal from the remote controller. In this case, the remote controller may be provided with a 'lock' and a 'release' button for operating the operation of the locking means driving unit, and an On / Off button for operating the opening and closing of the switch 292. An administrator (e.g., a parent) may control the operation of the lock means 242, 248 and the operation of the switch 292 by operating a button provided on the remote controller.

However, since the remote controller can be easily operated by the user (for example, child), it is preferable to judge the identification code to control the operation of the locking means 242, 248 and the switch 292. In this case, the administrator terminal 600 recognizes the identification code in the short-range wireless communication network of the adapter main body 200 or transmits the identification code at a long distance through the mobile communication network, determines the identification code in the adapter for internet cable connection And may be implemented in such a manner as to control the Internet access. As another example, the Internet connection may be implemented in a way that controls Internet access at the stage of internet use request, connection permission, Internet connection by three-way communication between the adapter for Internet cable connection, the user terminal 540 and the administrator terminal 600 It is possible.

Hereinafter, an Internet access control system and method for each of the examples will be described in detail.

7 is a block diagram illustrating an Internet access control system in accordance with the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, the incoming terminal box 400 is provided with a telephone incoming terminal 410 and an Internet incoming terminal 420, as in a typical customer. At this time, an adapter body 200 of an adapter for connecting an Internet cable is installed between the Internet cable 300 and the network device 100, which are drawn out from the Internet connection terminal 420.

1, the network device 100 is a distributor or a router installed in the Internet line of the customer. The line connecting the Internet connection terminal 110 is referred to as a first LAN connection terminal 120, A LAN connection terminal 130, a third LAN connection terminal 140, and a Wi-Fi antenna 150 for providing wireless Internet.

The notebook 520 is connected to the first LAN connection terminal 120 and the IPTV 530 is connected to the second LAN connection terminal 130 and the desktop 520 is connected to the third LAN connection terminal 140 , A plurality of communication devices can use a wired Internet service. When the user terminal 540 is located within the wireless radius of the Wi-Fi antenna 150, the user terminal 540 can use the wireless Internet using the Wi-Fi module.

In the example of FIG. 7, the terminal located within the wireless radius of the short range wireless communication module 272 of the adapter main body 200 is the administrator terminal 600. Here, the administrator terminal 600 means a terminal for allowing the user to use the Internet, and may be connected to the adapter body 200 through a mobile communication network.

The user terminal 540 illustrated in FIG. 7 may be used to send an Internet use request signal to the administrator terminal 600. When the locking means 242 and 248 are in the locked state and the switch 292 is in the open state by the adapter for internet cable connection according to the present invention, the user can use the user terminal 540, (600). ≪ / RTI > At this time, the administrator can control whether or not to connect to the Internet by communicating with the adapter main body 200 through the administrator terminal 600 and transmitting a control command for the operation of the locking means 242, 248 and the switch 292.

In the present invention, the user terminal 540 and the administrator terminal 600 are terminals capable of short range wireless communication and mobile communication, for example, a smart phone.

8 is a diagram illustrating an example of implementing Internet access control using a dedicated application (App) on an administrator terminal according to the present invention.

A dedicated application for controlling the adapter for internet cable connection is installed in the administrator terminal 600. When an administrator executes the corresponding application or receives an Internet use request from the user terminal 540, And is displayed on the display of the terminal 600.

Referring to FIG. 8, an app name display unit 622 is displayed at the top of the adapter control application page 620. A menu item is displayed on the app name display unit 622, although not shown. When an administrator inputs a menu item, the menu name display unit 622 displays a pop- Can be displayed.

A lever operation lock selection item 624, a switch operation selection item 626 and a use time setting item 628 are displayed below the app name display unit 622. In the lower part of the screen, a permission item 632, (634) appears. Each item is provided as a touch user interface (TUI). When each item is touched, corresponding execution contents are graphically processed and displayed.

The lever operation lock selection item 624 includes a slide bar indicating a locked state and an unlocked state, and a lever operation lock command is transmitted to the adapter body 200 when an administrator moves the slide bar to the left. The adapter main body 200 actuates the lock means driving portion 282 in accordance with the lever operation lock command to lock the operation of the elastic lever 220 of the adapter mail connector 210 by the lock pin 242 or the lock block 248 . When the slide bar is moved to the right, the elastic lever 220 is operated to release the adapter body 200 from the network device 100, as shown in FIG. 4, It becomes possible to separate it.

The switch operation selection item 626 includes a slide bar indicating the opening and closing states. When the administrator moves the slide bar to the left side, the switch 292 shown in Fig. 6 is opened and the connection between the internet cable 300 and the network device 100 is released. When the administrator moves the slide bar to the right side, the network device 100 is switched to the Internet connection state only when the switch 292 is turned on.

The use time setting item 628 is an item for the administrator to set the internet connection time, and can input the start time and the end time as shown in the figure. As another example, it may be configured to set the total usage time while conveying an Internet connection permission command.

After the administrator has set the lever operation lock state, the switch operation state, and the use time on the adapter control application page 620, the permission item 632 at the bottom can be input to complete the Internet access permission. The cancel item 634 is an item to be input when the Internet connection is not permitted.

Although not shown and exemplified, in the dedicated app installed in the administrator terminal 600, an internet shutdown alarm can be further set when setting the internet use time. For example, when the administrator terminal 600 selects the generation of the first alarm 30 minutes before the interruption of the internet and the generation of the second alarm 5 minutes before the interruption, the administrator terminal 600, the user terminal 540, the adapter body 200, A predetermined sound signal can be output from the apparatus 100 or the like. A time synchronization item is further added to the dedicated app of the administrator terminal 600. When the administrator selects time synchronization, the clock built in the adapter main body 200 is synchronized with the clock of the administrator terminal 600, 200 may be prevented.

9 is a data flow diagram illustrating an example of a method for controlling Internet access according to the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, if the Internet connection is blocked, the adapter main body 200 keeps the lever operation in the locked state and the switch 292 in the open state (step (1)). Such an Internet connection blocking state is referred to as an initialization state.

In the initialization state, since the Internet connection is blocked, when the user desires to use the Internet, the user terminal 540 transmits an internet use request signal to the administrator terminal 600 as shown in FIG. 9 (step 2).

The administrator confirms the request signal of the user terminal 540 or issues an identification code after the authentication step (step 3). At this time, the identification code is directly transmitted from the manager terminal 600 to the adapter main body 200 through the short-range wireless communication network or the mobile communication network.

On the other hand, in the process of transmitting the identification code, the information on the Internet use time set by the administrator terminal 600 as described with reference to FIG. 8 can be transmitted together.

The identification code determination unit 286 of the adapter main body 200 determines the validity of the identification code transmitted from the administrator terminal 600 (step 4). If the identification code is valid, the control unit 270 switches the switch 292 (step 5). At this time, if the drive command is transmitted to the lock means, an operation of releasing the lock operation of the lock means may also be performed together. If the internet use time is set by the administrator, the controller 270 turns on the switch 292 during the set time, and when the set time elapses, the switch 292 is opened again to initialize the internet access blocked state .

FIG. 10 is a data flow chart showing another example of the Internet access control method according to the present invention, in which an identification code is updated in the adapter main body 200 and an identification code is relayed by the user terminal 540. FIG.

According to the present invention, the same identification code can be repeatedly used in the process of controlling an Internet connection, but this can easily be disabled by children who are used to using the computer. In addition, when an identification code is generated at a parent terminal, the identification code can be easily exposed by a hacking program or the like.

In order to prevent this, the identification code is generated and updated in the adapter main body 200, and the adapter main body 200 may be configured to transmit the identification code only through the short-range wireless communication network.

10, the adapter main body 200 maintains the initial state (step 1), and the user terminal 540 transmits an internet use request signal to the administrator terminal 600 (step 2) .

Thereafter, the administrator terminal 600 issues a previously stored identification code to the user terminal 540 (step 3). At this time, the lever operation lock command, the switch operation command, the usage time setting information, and the like set by the administrator terminal 600 through the dedicated application shown in FIG. 8 are encrypted and transmitted to the user terminal 540 together with the identification code.

The user terminal 540 enters the short range wireless radius of the adapter main body 200 and recognizes the identification code issued in step (3) (step (4)).

The adapter main body 200 compares the identification code of the user terminal 540 with the identification code stored in the memory 276 to determine the validity of the identification code (step 5).

If it is determined that the identification code is valid, the adapter main body 200 decrypts and executes the lever operation lock command, the switch operation command, and the use time setting information transmitted together with the identification code (step 6). For example, the switch 292 may be turned on during the set time to enable Internet access.

Next, the security history management unit 286 of the adapter main body 200 stores the security history associated with the used identification code, removes the used identification code, and generates a new identification code (step 7). Then, the updated identification code is encrypted and transmitted to the user terminal 540 through the short-range wireless communication network (step 8).

Next, the user terminal 540 relays the updated identification code to the administrator terminal 600 in an encrypted state (step 9), and the administrator terminal 600 receives the updated identification code, releases the encryption, The identification code is replaced with the gained identification code and stored (step (10)).

In the above-described embodiments, the adapter for connecting an Internet cable of the present invention, and the Internet access control system and method using the same, have been described as an example of controlling Internet access of children at home. However, the present invention can be applied to any place where the Internet access is to be blocked. For example, a public institution or a corporation may use the adapter for connecting the Internet cable of the present invention to the Internet entry point and set the use time in the administrator terminal, thereby controlling the Internet connection. In addition, when the present invention is applied to a place requiring security, it may be used by selectively allowing an Internet connection when an authorized user terminal accesses the Internet while blocking the Internet connection at all times.

The invention described above is susceptible to various modifications within the scope not impairing the basic idea. In other words, all of the above embodiments should be interpreted by way of example and not by way of limitation. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined in accordance with the appended claims rather than the above-described embodiments, and should be construed as falling within the scope of the present invention when the constituent elements defined in the appended claims are replaced by equivalents.

10: Input terminal box 12: Telephone input terminal
14: Internet connection terminal 20: Internet cable
22: Mail connector 24: Elastic lever
30: Network device 32: Internet access terminal
34: first LAN connection terminal 36: second LAN connection terminal
38: Third LAN connection terminal 40: Wi-Fi antenna
42: female connector 44: latching groove
52: Notebook 54: Desktop
56: IPTV 58: Smartphone
100: Network device 110: Mail connector
120: first LAN connection terminal 130: second LAN connection terminal
140: Third LAN connection terminal 150: Wi-Fi antenna
200: Adapter body 210: Adapter mail connector
220: elastic lever 230: elastic lever control portion
232: pressing portion 234:
236: step portion 240: lock pin receiving block
242: Lock pin 246:
248: Locking block 250: Adapter female connector
270: control unit 272: short-range wireless communication module
274: mobile communication module 276: memory
282: Locking means driving unit 284:
286: security history management unit 300: internet cable
310: Mail connector 320: Elastic lever
400: incoming terminal box 410: telephone incoming terminal
420: internet connection terminal 510: notebook
520: Desktop 530: IPTV
540: User terminal 600: Administrator terminal
620: Adapter Control App Page 622: App Name Display
624: Lever operation lock selection item 626: Switch operation selection item
628: Use time setting item 632: Permission item
634: Cancel Item

Claims (26)

An adapter body installed between the Internet cable and the network device;
An adapter male connector protruding from one side of the adapter body and connected to a female connector of the network device and having an elastic lever for resiliently engaging and disengaging the female connector;
An adapter female connector provided on the other side of the adapter body and to which a mail connector of the Internet cable is connected;
A locking means for locking the physical connection of the adapter mail connector to the network device by restricting operation of the elastic lever when advancing to the adapter mail connector side with a stroke section that moves from the adapter body to the adapter mail connector side, ;
A locking means driving unit for driving the locking means;
A switch for switching an electrical connection between the adapter female connector and the adapter mail connector within the adapter body; And
A controller for controlling the operation of the locking device driving unit and the switch to open the switch in a state in which the adapter body is prevented from being disconnected from the network device in an unauthorized manner, thereby electrically interrupting the inter-
And an adapter for connecting the Internet cable.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the network device is any one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the female connector, the adapter mail connector, the mail connector, and the adapter female connector are all RJ-45 connectors.
The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the locking means is a locking block which is protruded from the adapter body to the adapter mail connector side.
The method according to claim 1,
One end of the adapter body is formed to receive the elastic lever,
An elastic lever operating portion having an engaging portion that is engaged with a distal end portion of the elastic lever is provided on an upper portion of the adapter body,
Wherein the locking means is a locking pin that advances between the latching portion and the elastic lever to limit the operation of the elastic lever operating portion.
6. The method of claim 5,
The elastic lever operating portion includes:
A pressing part protruding upward from the adapter body;
A contact portion bent downward in a vertical direction in the pressing portion and having an end thereof abutted on an upper end of the elastic lever; And
A stepped portion formed inside the contact portion,
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Wherein a locking protrusion is formed on a distal end portion of the locking pin, the locking protrusion being engaged with the step portion when the locking pin is advanced.
The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a remote controller for remotely transmitting an operation command of the lock unit driving unit and the switch to the control unit.
The method according to claim 1,
A short range wireless communication module for communicating with other communication devices through a nearby short range wireless network;
A mobile communication module for communicating with another communication device via a broadband mobile communication network; And
An identification code judging unit for judging whether or not an identification code received from the short-range wireless communication module or the mobile communication module matches a previously stored identification code,
Further comprising:
And the control unit controls the operation of the locking unit driving unit and the switch according to the determination result of the identification code determination unit.
9. The method of claim 8,
And a security history management unit for storing and managing a use history of the identification code in a memory.
10. The method of claim 9,
Wherein the security history management unit removes the used identification code, generates a new identification code and stores the new identification code in the memory, and transmits the new identification code to a predetermined external unit through the short- To the communication device of the Internet.
And an elastic lever protruded from one side of the adapter body to be connected to a female connector of the network device and elastically coupled to and separated from the female connector, And an adapter connector which is provided on the other side of the adapter main body and to which a mail connector of the internet cable is connected and a stroke section which moves from the adapter main body to the adapter mail connector side, Locking means for locking the physical connection of the adapter mail connector to the network device by restricting the operation of the elastic lever when the adapter lever is in the locked state, Connector and the above A switch for switching an electrical connection between the adapter and the mail connector, a short range wireless communication module for communicating with another communication device via the short range wireless network, and a short range wireless communication module for checking whether the identification code received from the short range wireless communication module matches And a control unit for controlling the operation of the locking unit driving unit and the switch in accordance with a result of the determination by the identification code determination unit to lock the adapter body so as to prevent the adapter unit from being disconnected unauthorizedly from the network device, And a control unit for electrically disconnecting the Internet connection of the network device by opening the Internet cable connection adapter. And
An administrator terminal that communicates with the Internet cable connection adapter through the short-range wireless communication network and transmits the drive command of the identification code and the lock means and the operation command of the switch to the Internet cable connection adapter,
And an Internet access control system using the adapter for internet cable connection.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the network device is one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the adapter for Internet cable connection further comprises a mobile communication module for communicating with other communication devices via a broadband mobile communication network,
Wherein the manager terminal transmits the operation command of the identification code and the lock means and the operation command of the switch through the broadband mobile communication network.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the manager terminal sets a use time for the network device through a dedicated application,
Wherein the control unit of the adapter for internet cable connection uses the switch for turning on the switch for the use time set by the administrator terminal.
12. The method of claim 11,
Wherein the Internet cable connection adapter further comprises a security history management unit for storing and managing a use history of the identification code in a memory.
16. The method of claim 15,
The security history management unit removes the used identification code, generates a new identification code, stores the new identification code in the memory, transmits the new identification code to the administrator terminal,
And the administrator terminal receives the new identification code and updates the identification code.
And an elastic lever protruded from one side of the adapter body to be connected to a female connector of the network device and elastically coupled to and separated from the female connector, And an adapter connector which is provided on the other side of the adapter main body and to which a mail connector of the internet cable is connected and a stroke section which moves from the adapter main body to the adapter mail connector side, Locking means for locking the physical connection of the adapter mail connector to the network device by restricting the operation of the elastic lever when the adapter lever is in the locked state, Connector and the above A switch for switching an electrical connection between the adapter and the mail connector, a short range wireless communication module for communicating with another communication device via the short range wireless network, and a short range wireless communication module for checking whether the identification code received from the short range wireless communication module matches And a control unit for controlling the operation of the locking unit driving unit and the switch in accordance with a result of the determination by the identification code determination unit to lock the adapter body so as to prevent the adapter unit from being disconnected unauthorizedly from the network device, And a control unit for electrically disconnecting the Internet connection of the network device by opening the Internet cable connection adapter.
A user terminal for generating a use request signal for the network device through a broadband mobile communication network and communicating with the adapter for internet cable connection through a local area wireless communication network to recognize the identification code; And
The control unit receives the use request signal for the network device from the user terminal, issues the identification code to the user terminal, encrypts the driving command of the locking unit and the operation command of the switch when issuing the identification code The manager terminal
And an Internet access control system using the adapter for internet cable connection.
18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the network device is one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal.
18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the manager terminal sets a use time for the network device through a dedicated application,
Wherein the control unit of the adapter for internet cable connection uses the switch for turning on the switch for the use time set by the administrator terminal.
18. The method of claim 17,
Wherein the Internet cable connection adapter further comprises a security history management unit for storing and managing a use history of the identification code in a memory.
21. The method of claim 20,
The security history management unit removes the used identification code, generates a new identification code, stores the new identification code in the memory, encrypts the new identification code, and transmits the new identification code to the user terminal,
The user terminal relays the new identification code to the administrator terminal,
And the administrator terminal releases the encryption of the new identification code received from the user terminal to update the identification code.
An Internet access control method using an adapter for connecting an Internet cable, which is implemented on an Internet connection control system using the adapter for internet cable connection according to claim 17,
(a) an initialization step of keeping the switch in an open state in a locking state in the locking means in the adapter for internet cable connection;
(b) transmitting an internet use request signal from the user terminal to the administrator terminal;
(c) issuing an identification code from the manager terminal to the user terminal, encrypting a drive command for the lock means and an operation command for the switch, and transmitting the command;
(d) allowing the user terminal to perform short-range wireless communication with the adapter for internet cable connection to recognize the identification code;
(e) determining validity of the identification code in the Internet cable connection adapter; And
(f) decrypting and executing the drive command for the lock means and the operation command of the switch if the identification code is valid in the Internet cable connection adapter
And an internet cable connection adapter for connecting to the Internet.
23. The method of claim 22,
Wherein the network device is one of a distributor, a router, a switch, a router, a server, and an Internet-enabled terminal.
23. The method of claim 22,
In the step (c), the administrator terminal sets a use time for the network device through a dedicated application,
Wherein the adapter for internet cable connection in the step (f) inputs the switch for the use time set in the step (c).
23. The method of claim 22,
After the step (f)
(g) removing an identification code used in the adapter for internet cable connection and generating a new identification code;
(h) encrypting the new identification code generated in the step (g) in the adapter for internet cable connection and transmitting the new identification code to the user terminal;
(i) relaying a new identification code received at the user terminal through the step (h) to the administrator terminal; And
(j) updating the identification code by releasing the encryption of the new identification code received through the step (i) at the administrator terminal
Further comprising an Internet cable connection adapter for connecting to the Internet.
26. The method of claim 25,
Wherein the step (g) further comprises the step of updating the existing identification code with the new identification code in the adapter for internet cable connection and storing the security history used in the existing identification code in the memory A method of controlling an Internet access using.

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