KR20010019509A - Apparatus and method for operate restriction mouse and keyboard of PC - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An apparatus and a method for restricting an operation of a PC are provided to enable a user to pay accurately charge for a time for using a PC by cutting off a user interface signal of the PC if an allowed time passes, and by disabling the user from using the PC. CONSTITUTION: An interface control unit(10) receives a keyboard signal and a mouse signal outputted from a mouse port and a keyboard port of a PC(80). A timer unit(20) notifies accurate time information at present. A coin device(30) discriminates an amount of money inserted. A switch unit(40) enables a system operator to set a relation between a utility time and an amount paid. A main control unit(50) confirms a signal(MS_CLK_IN, KBD_CLK_IN) for operating a mouse(90) and a keyboard(100) of the PC(80). An indication unit(60) indicates a present time and a residual time under the control of the interface control unit(10). A message input unit(70) outputs a warning sound and a message under the control of the interface control unit(50).

Description

Apparatus and method for operate restriction mouse and keyboard of PC}

The present invention relates to a device for limiting the operation of the PC (PC), in particular, the operation of the PC (PC) to limit the operation of the PC by the amount of payment applied to the PC of the business, such as a PC room And method.

With the opening of the Internet, many companies are opening up the internet to search for information at a low price. With the development and popularity of many game programs, including the previous Internet cafes, Thanks to this, specialty PC rooms are spreading rapidly.

In the future, the performance of PCs will improve, and accordingly, game programs will be developed to excite gamers who need high-speed CPUs, and vice versa. .

The only way to define a PC room is to allow users to pay a fee and use the computer room's computing environment for a period of time.

In general, PC rooms use prepaid or post-paid payments that allow users to spend as much as the time of payment. However, difficulties such as prohibiting the user from using it at the correct time and in case of postpay Therefore, there are many problems.

In addition, most of them can not only hire and manage part-time students, so there are cases where a difference occurs in actual income, and a problem may be burdened to the user party.

Therefore, in the PC room, the billing problem according to the usage time can not only be raised, but also to find a way to solve this problem.

Considering that information is mainly searched in a PC room and games are played through the Internet, there is a problem in that a coin device applied in a general entertainment game room is simply applied.

Conventionally, in order to limit the use of the PC according to the amount of payment as described above, the PC is stopped by using a method such as shutting off the power of the PC at a predetermined time. In addition, there is a problem such as booting when reuse.

In the present invention, in order to solve such a problem, as a device separate from the PC, provided with a coin device, giving a use time for a predetermined time by the amount of money counted by the coin device, By blocking the user interface signal of the PC so that the user cannot use the PC, accurate charging as much as the use time can be achieved.

In addition, by allowing the operator to freely adjust the relationship between the amount of money and the use time and the relationship between the amount of money and the use time according to the use time, it is possible to facilitate the operator's system operation.

1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the PC of the present invention.

Fig. 2A is a circuit diagram showing an example in which circuits of the respective parts of the operation limiting device of the PC of the present invention are implemented in a circuit.

2B is a detailed block diagram of an interface controller in the present invention.

3 is a detailed configuration circuit diagram of a message generating unit in the present invention.

4 is a diagram showing a relationship between an embodiment of a switch unit and a usage time per unit price according to a switching state of a dip switch;

The present invention consists of a separate device for interconnecting the PC and the user interface, such as a keyboard, mouse, etc.

Interface control means for receiving keyboard signals and mouse signals output from the mouse port and mouse port of the PC, and switching the input and output keyboard signals and mouse signals to the mouse and keyboard side of the PC, and the current correct time. It is a system of time information means for informing information, coin device for discriminating the amount of money input, time correction and reset of time information means, confirmation of current income, etc. and relationship between usage time and payment amount according to time zone The switch means for setting by the operator, and taking into account the time set according to the current payment amount and the current usage time by receiving information from such means, and for operating the interface of the PC input from the interface control means Main control means for checking the signal to control the operation of the interface control means, and control of the main control means And a display means for displaying the current time display and the remaining usage time, and a message output means for outputting a warning sound and a message when the remaining usage time reaches a predetermined time under the control of the main control means. do.

In the present invention characterized by such a configuration, the execution procedure of the operation limiting method of the PC is as follows.

A first step of determining whether the PC is in use and waiting until a payment amount is input if the PC is not in use, and if the PC is in use, determining whether the remaining time of the currently provided usage time reaches a predetermined time;

If it is determined that the set time has been reached, the second step of sending a message to the user to further input the amount of use, and to determine whether the input of the amount of use and the remaining time is completed;

A third process of checking the relationship between the usage time of each time slot and the usage time to be given, adding the usage time to the remaining time by the usage amount, and repeating the above first process if the usage amount is input,

If the amount of money is not used, the remaining time is completed, characterized in that the execution of the fourth process of blocking the signal transmitted from the PC to the peripheral interface (mouse, keyboard) of the PC.

Referring to the embodiment of the present invention according to the execution procedure as described in detail in the drawings as follows.

As shown in FIG. 1, a keyboard signal and a mouse signal output from a mouse port and a keyboard port of the PC 80 are input, and the input keyboard signal and the mouse signal are input to the mouse 90 of the PC 80. Interface control unit 10 for switching output control to the keyboard 100 side, a watch unit 20 for providing current accurate time information, a coin device 30 for determining the amount of money input, and time information means. The switch unit 40 for the system operator to set the relationship between the use time and the amount of payment according to time zones, and check the current time and reset of the current income, etc., and receive information from each of these parts. In consideration of the time set according to the payment amount and the current usage time, the signals MS_CLK_IN and KBD_CLK_IN for operating the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 of the PC 80 input from the interface control unit 10 are input. Check In The main control unit (MCU) 50 for controlling the operation of the face control unit 10, the display unit 60 for displaying the current time and the remaining use time under the control of the main control unit 50, and the main control unit ( Under the control of 50), when the remaining use time reaches a predetermined time, characterized in that it comprises a message output unit 70 for outputting a warning sound and a message.

In addition, since the operation power of each unit uses a power line supplied with a mouse signal and a keyboard signal output from the PC 80, a separate power supply unit is not required.

Reference numeral 110 is a monitor.

The present invention is characterized in that it is possible to impose a restriction on the use of the PC 80 by preventing the use of the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 among the peripheral interface of the PC 80,

First, the interface control unit 10 has a connection port of the standard for connecting the mouse port and the keyboard port of the PC 80, the other side of the standard port for the connection with the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 Has

The interface control unit 10 of the device of the present invention through each connection port is configured between the PC 80 and the mouse 90 and the carboard 100, the mouse outputs a signal from the corresponding port of the PC (80) 90 or output to the keyboard 100.

When a coin is input through the coin device 30, the main control unit 50 checks this and reads the current time information from the watch unit 20 to determine whether the current time is a night time discount or a weekly normal rate. Will be determined.

Subsequently, the main control unit 50 determines the usage time per unit amount of money set by the user through the switch unit 40 according to the determined time zone, and gives the remaining time as the corresponding time, and at the same time, the interface control unit ( 10) by connecting the PC 80, the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 line.

Then, the main control section 50 starts down counting from this time.

In this case, the main controller 50 controls the display unit 60 to display the remaining time through the display unit 60 displaying the current time, and continuously displays the result counted down.

After that, if the time continues to elapse and remain for a predetermined time, the main controller 50 notifies the user as a warning sound or a warning message through the message output unit 70 that the remaining time is short. do.

In addition, in the exemplary embodiment, the main control unit 50 may blink the display unit 60 to inform the user.

This is to add a blinking function when the user uses the PC 80 wearing headphones, so that the user can be surely informed.

After outputting such a message, if a coin is not inputted through the coin device 30 until all the remaining time is completed after a predetermined time has elapsed, the main controller 50 inputs the PC (which is input from the interface control unit 10). After checking the mouse signal and the keyboard signal of the 80, the interface control unit 10 is controlled to block the mouse signal and the keyboard signal of the PC (80).

Accordingly, the PC 80 continues to perform the work that the user was performing, but the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 are not operated, so that the user cannot continue to use the PC 80.

However, even when the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 are stopped as described above, when the coin is put into the coin device 30, the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 operate through the above-described process. In the main controller 50, if a coin is input through the coin device 30 while the PC 80 is in use, the use time corresponding to the amount is set through the above-described process, and the new remaining time is newly set. By adding up the set time, the new remaining time is displayed on the display unit 60, and the down counting continues from the time.

2A, 2B and 3 are embodiments of a circuit device of the present invention as described above.

By adjusting the switch position of the dip switch (DIP1) configured in the switch unit 40, the operator can set the use time per unit amount, the clock unit (H), minute adjustment button (MC) using the clock unit ( The current time of 20) can be adjusted and information can be initialized through the import confirmation button (HDN) and the reset (RESET) button.

Such information is received from the control IC U4 through the control ICs U1 and U2 and stored and processed.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the relationship between the configuration of the switch unit 40 and the usage time per unit price according to the switch state of the dip switch DIP1.

Through this, as described above, the user can check the income up to the present time, and can reset the current time.

Here, the clock unit 20 is composed of a general clock circuit, and informs the control IC U4 of the main controller 50 of current time information.

The control IC U4 of the main controller 50 outputs display data SD0 to SD7 through the control IC U5 and outputs a display signal through the control ICs U6 and U7 to display the display unit 60. Will be displayed through).

JP1 and JP2 are jacks for connecting with the display unit 60.

3 is a circuit diagram showing an example of the message generating unit 70. When the remaining time reaches a predetermined time in the control IC U4, the control signal ALRAM is outputted, and according to the control signal thereof, the transistor ( Q1) is operated to operate the melody IC 41 to output a warning melody to the outside through the speaker SP.

In this circuit, it is set as a melody, but if an IC that actually records a warning message or the like is applied, the same message as that of human development can be delivered to the user.

D1 and D2 are diodes for supplying the power supply VCC, and VR1 is a variable resistor for adjusting the output level of the speaker SP.

The interface controller 10 controls the mouse signal clock MS_CLK_OUT and the keyboard signal clock KBD_CLK_OUT output from the PC 80 through the switching ICs U3B and U3D and the switching ICs U3A and U3B. The operation clocks MS_CLK_IN and KBD_CLK_IN are output to the keyboard 100, and at the same time, the operation clocks MS_CLK_IN and KBD_CLK_IN output to the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 are also output to the control IC U4 for checking the clock. Will print.

When the remaining time is completed, the control IC U4 checks the operation clocks MS_CLK_IN and KBD_CLK_IN which are input as described above, and then supplies the control signals MS_ON and KBD_ON to the low level. ), And the switching ICs U3A, U3B, U3C, and U3D block the KBD_CLK_OUT and MS_CLK_OUT output from the PC 80.

Therefore, since the operation clocks MS_CLK_IN and KBD_CLK_IN are not supplied to the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100, the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100 are not operated.

In addition, although the coin device 30 is configured in the above, when the coin device is configured together with the bill detector, the user's convenience can be achieved.

Such a device of the present invention is configured to have a PS / 2 or a connecting connector conforming to a standard for connecting the PC 80 and the mouse 90 and the keyboard 100, so that any PC 80 system can be connected. In this way, installation can be performed without opening the PC 80 body.

In addition, an external door lock is placed on the device frame of the present invention so that it cannot be opened by the operator, so that the operation of buttons and switches for setting other options such as money use time, time setting, and the like cannot be performed by the operator. In addition, it is possible to provide a safe charging device by preventing the user from separating at random by configuring the inside of the main body.

As described above, it is possible to automatically limit the use of the PC by the amount of money input, thereby reducing the burden on the user and providing a safe and reliable charging device for the operator.

In addition, the user can be installed at the position where coins can be easily inserted by simply connecting the connector without opening the PC, and the amount of money can be easily set per use time, thereby providing a convenient charging device.

And, by using the power transmitted from the mouse and the keyboard in common, there is no need for a separate power supply means.

Claims (6)

Consists of separate devices that interconnect between the PC and the user interface, Interface control means for receiving a corresponding signal output to operate the user interface from the PC, switching the input user interface operation signal to the corresponding interface side, time information means for informing the current accurate time information, and input A coin device for determining the amount of money to be paid, a switch means for checking the time correction and resetting of the time information means, checking the current income, and the relationship between the use time and the payment amount according to time zones; It takes into account the time set according to the current payment amount and the current usage time by receiving information from the same means, and checks the signal for operating the interface of the PC input from the interface control means. Under the control of the main control means and the main control means It reaches the liver and displays the remaining use and display means for displaying the time and the like, a certain period of time under the control of the control means set the remaining usage time, and comprises a message outputting means for outputting a warning sound and a message, Each unit is a PC (PC) operation limiting device, characterized in that the common use of the power transmitted from the PC with a mouse or keyboard operation signal. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the user interface is a mouse and a keyboard. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the switch means comprises: a dip switch having a combination signal of a switch state for setting a relationship with a use time per unit price according to time zones, a predetermined number of buttons for correcting the current time; The operation limiting device of the PC (PC) characterized in that it comprises a reset button. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the coin device further comprises a means for detecting a bill. A first step of determining whether the PC is in use and waiting until a payment amount is input if the PC is not in use, and if the PC is in use, determining whether the remaining time of the currently provided usage time reaches a predetermined time; If it is determined that the set time has been reached, the second step of sending a message to the user to further input the amount of use, and to determine whether the input of the amount of use and the remaining time is completed; A third process of checking the relationship between the usage time of each time slot and the usage time to be given, adding the usage time to the remaining time by the usage amount, and repeating the above first process if the usage amount is input, Method of limiting the operation of the PC, characterized in that the execution of the fourth step of blocking the signal transmitted from the PC to the peripheral interface of the PC when the remaining amount of money is not input. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the relationship between usage time per unit amount of time is set arbitrarily by a user.