KR20030079370A - The controller and control methods for computer and internet to use - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A computer and Internet use controlling system and a method for the same are provided not only to limit a use time of a computer or an Internet access time, but also to selectively block a user off from an online/offline game, an adult web site or an online chatting. CONSTITUTION: When a user powers on a computer, the computer loads a program(S7) and reads a password stored at a controller(S8). The computer checks whether the controller is normally operated(S9). If the controller is normally operated, the computer displays a password input window on a monitor(S10, S11). If the input password is normally approved, the computer shows a prior state of computer use(S11) and asks the user if the current allowance conditions, e.g. a computer use time, limiting an online game and others, are modified. If the user wants to modify the current use allowance items, the computer requests the user to input the password again and to input modification data(S13). Then, the computer drives a computer use limit program(S14). The computer checks whether the allowance conditions are violated(S15). If the allowance conditions are violated, the computer asks the user if the use of the computer is allowed(S16). If a new allowance condition is not input, the computer use is prevented(S20).

Description

The controller and control methods for computer and internet to use}

The present invention relates to a device and a control method for controlling the indiscriminate use of a computer and the Internet. The present invention is provided so that a keypad and a computer keyboard can be used as a means for embedding a microcomputer in a control device and inputting a control command to the microcomputer. As a method, the Internet or computer restriction command can restrict the time of internet access only, limit the time of use of the computer, restrict access to pornographic sites and online games only when accessing the Internet, and play games when using the computer. Only the execution of the program can be restricted, and the restriction on the use of the Internet or the use of the computer can be controlled by selecting the above restriction method. The control command is inputted to the microcomputer by using the keypad or the computer keyboard. The input restriction command is transmitted to the computer through the USB port, PS / PS2 port, serial / parallel port, and IEEE1394 port that connects the microcomputer to the computer. Or an apparatus and method for limiting the use of a computer.

In recent years, the growth of computer and Internet usage has increased dramatically due to Internet access and the use of online and offline computer games. However, as a side effect, the Internet addiction phenomenon of adolescents and the general public reached a serious level.

Internet addiction is the 'tolerance' of being more satisfied with the use of the Internet, such as psychomotor irritation or anxiety, or compulsive thinking or fantasy (or daydreams) about the Internet. "Prohibition" occurs when symptoms occur, and a period of 12 months in which abandonment of important social and professional activities for the use of the Internet occurs.

Many studies have already shown that the Internet is so accessible and addictive that it is addictive, and its power is powerful enough to ruin everyday life. In fact, Internet addiction causes family breakdown due to the unrealistic relationship of virtual space, and the uncontrollable user's desire causes academic problems for the youth, and causes problems with co-workers and supervisors due to the use of internet during working hours. In all areas of life, even retirement causes harm to you and those around you. In particular, from the standpoint of parents raising their children in the home, they are not concerned about the fact that their school hours are being controlled by the Internet.

However, in the case of the conventional computer and Internet use, there is a problem in that a method in which one or a parent or another person can restrict and manage the use thereof is insufficient.

In addition, the conventional technology is not effective in using the computer by controlling the use of the computer itself outside the hours of use inputted by controlling the use of the computer itself, and using obscene material blocking software to block access to Internet pornography sites. Problems that are not easy to block are exposed.

The present invention has been devised to solve the conventional problems, the use frequency and usage time of the computer and keyboard, the computer usage information and the number of times of the Internet access and access time at the same time or each of the use characteristics of the computer, By grasping the number and time of game play, the number of times and time of Internet use, automatically disconnects the Internet, blocks the computer keyboard and mouse interface or finishes the computer operating system (Operating System). Restrict the use of computers and the Internet.

1 shows a block diagram of a control device of the present invention and a connection diagram with a computer port, and FIG. 2 shows a flowchart of execution of software programmed in the control device. 3 shows a flowchart of the execution software developed to operate the control device.

Hereinafter, described in detail by the accompanying drawings as follows.

The present invention provides a control device capable of inputting configuration data through a keypad and a computer keyboard, a microcomputer that executes a method of receiving configuration data to block Internet access or restricting use of the computer, and to exchange data with a computer. Comprising a computer input and output interface device, through the computer input and output interface device, the computer usage information, the frequency of use of the computer and the keyboard usage time, the mouse usage frequency and usage time, the number of times of Internet access and access time by analyzing the microcomputer, Understand the number and time of computer games played and the number of times you use the Internet, and automatically block Internet access by comparing the data set through the keypad and computer keyboard in advance, control the operation of the computer keyboard and mouse, or operate the computer OS (Operating). System by executing Control the frequency and time of using the computer, the frequency and time of using the Internet, the frequency and time of playing the computer game, accessing pornographic sites, and chatting on the Internet simultaneously or independently. And an apparatus and method for effectively limiting security.

The frequency and time of computer use

The computer built-in time is checked by a timer built in the microcomputer 2 of the control device 1 of the present invention, and when the set time elapses, the use of the keyboard, mouse or monitor of the computer is restricted;

The frequency and time of internet use mentioned above

Check the time in the timer built in the microcomputer 2 of the control device 1 of the present invention, and if the OS of the computer is using a LAN or MODEM device, and judges that it is connected to the Internet, the number of times of connection and the total time of connection are determined. If the combined usage time is equal to or greater than the set time, the Internet access is blocked;

Regarding the frequency and time of computer game execution mentioned above,

If any particular key among the various keys of the computer keyboard is repeatedly used more than the set number of times within the set time range, it is determined that the computer game is in progress, and when the number of clicks of a specific button of the mouse is repeatedly used more than the set number of times within the set time range, Limit the use of the computer, such as a keyboard, mouse or monitor, as determined to be playing a game;

For the pornographic site connection mentioned above,

If it is determined that the Internet is connected, the access screen is stored in a code of text (ASCII) form, and if it is determined that the number of words matching the predestined word is more than the preset number, the block is determined to be connected to the obscene site;

About the above Internet chat,

If it is determined that the user is connected to the Internet, the frequency of use of the enter key is high while arbitrary keys of the keyboard are used in various ways, for example,

If you're chatting with, use short sentences and press Enter Block Internet access on the basis of judging that you use it frequently;

The present invention relates to a control device and a method for controlling the use of a computer and the Internet.

As shown in Fig. 1, the hardware configuration of the present invention includes a microcomputer 2; A communication connection unit 4 for transmitting and receiving data between the microcomputer 2 and the computer 7; A switch 6 configured to block or connect a data signal line connecting the data input device 5 such as a keyboard or a mouse to the computer 7; The computer 7 and the microcomputer 2 is composed of a computer connecting portion 4 for connecting the computer 7 through the communication connecting portion 3, the microcomputer 2 is connected to the control line 14 of the present invention. It is characterized by a configuration capable of interrupting or connecting data communication between the data input device 5 of the computer 7 and the computer 7 by turning the switch 6 ON / OFF.

However, in the present invention, the computer connection unit 4 may be easily configured with a communication port and a connection unit using serial / parallel communication, PS / PS2, USB, and IEEE1394 protocols, which are generally widely used or used, and general keyboard input / output of a computer. Easily configured as a port.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a program execution on the device side in which the control device 1 is built in a keyboard or a mouse or is configured as a separate device and mounted on an input / output port of the computer 7 to control the use of a mouse or a keyboard.

First, the control device 1 program determines whether the user password is changed from the computer 7 side where the restriction program is installed and executed (S2), and when the password is changed in the normal manner, it is received and stored in the internal memory. (S3). After determining whether the password is normal, the computer 7 is requested whether the program of the computer 7 side is operating normally every predetermined time (S4), and if the normal response comes, it is determined to be normal. If it is determined that normal operation of the computer is allowed (S6). When it is determined that the response requested to the computer 7 does not come or is not normal, the operation of the computer is stopped (S5). The computer 7 checks whether the computer 7 has been restored to normal (S4), and if it is determined to be normal, normal operation of the computer 7 is allowed (S6).

3 is a flowchart of the program execution of the present invention installed and executed on the computer 7 side where the computer usage restriction program of the present invention is installed and executed.

When the computer 7 is turned on, the program is started (S7) and the password stored in the control unit 1 is read (S8), and the control unit 1 side requests a response to confirm that it is operating normally (S9). When the password is entered (S10), a password input window is displayed on the computer monitor (S11). If the entered password is abnormal, repeat the process (S9)-(S10), which asks for a response from the controller side again and opens a window to enter the password. If the entered password is normal, it shows the computer usage status before (S11) and asks whether to change the computer permission contents (computer usage time / online game / offline game / chat / sexual site restriction) (S12). If you want to change the content of the permission to re-enter the password to enter the setting changes (S13). After the above process is performed, the computer restriction program is executed (S14). The above computer usage restriction program is performed by the method of 1) frequency of computer use and time, 2) frequency and time of internet use, 3) frequency and time of computer game play, 4) access to pornographic sites, and 5) internet chat. Determine your computer usage. When the above program is executed (S14), it is determined whether the permission condition is completed or violated (S15). If the permission condition is completed or violated, the program asks whether to permit reuse (S16). Restrict computer use (S20). When the reuse permission condition is input, the user is asked for a password (S17), and the licensed use is executed (S14). If the license condition is not yet completed or violated, the process of checking whether the control device 1 side of the present invention is operating normally is repeated (S18). If the control unit (1) is abnormal, after proceeding the process of checking whether the recovery to the normal state (S19) and if the normal recovery was asked to enter the password (S17) if the password is normal (S14) Repeat the process. If the normal recovery does not continue even after a certain time in the process (S19) to restrict the use of the computer (S20).

As described above, the present invention,

It not only provides a means to control the usage time of the computer, but also provides a means and method for effectively controlling the computer's dysfunction (Internet addiction, game addiction, obscene site access), and thus the effect of using the computer (business hours, study) Efficient use of time).

Unlike conventional computer and internet control means, if the device of the present invention is removed from the computer arbitrarily, the mouse and keyboard of the computer can not be used, which immediately controls the use of the computer.

Since the computer usage history data is stored and managed, there is an advantage that can provide a reference for improving the user's computer use efficiency. In addition, there is an advantage that can be independently or selectively control the computer usage time, the number and time of computer game use, the number and time of Internet access respectively.

Claims (3)

A device that can input configuration data through the keypad and computer keyboard, and the configuration data is input to restrict the frequency and time of using the computer, the frequency and time of using the Internet, the frequency and time of playing computer games, accessing pornographic sites, and chatting on the Internet. In the device for controlling the computer usage time and the Internet usage time composed of a microcomputer and a computer input and output interface device that can exchange data with a computer, A method of controlling the frequency and time of computer use, the method of checking the computer usage time using a timer built in the microcomputer of the control device and limiting the use of the keyboard, mouse or monitor of the computer after the set time has elapsed; A method for controlling the frequency and time of internet use, the method comprising: checking a time by a timer built in a microcomputer of the control device, and determining whether the computer's OS is using a LAN or a MODEM device and determining that it is connected to the Internet; As a method of controlling the frequency and time of computer game execution, if any particular key among the various keys of the computer keyboard is repeatedly used more than the set number of times within the set time range, it is determined that the computer game is in progress, and the number of clicks of the specific button of the mouse is set. A method of determining that a computer game is being used when repeatedly used more than a set number of times within a time range; As a method of controlling access to pornographic sites, if it is determined that the user is accessing the Internet, the access screen is stored in a code of text (ASCⅡ) format, and if it is determined that the number of words matching the previously specified pornographic words is greater than the preset number, the user is accessing the pornographic site. Judgment method; As a control method of Internet chat, if it is judged that the user is connected to the internet, the random key on the keyboard is used in a variety of ways, and when the enter key is frequently used, the short key sentence is used frequently while chatting. Judging by Internet chat; Apparatus and control method for controlling the use of a computer and the Internet, characterized in that the above method of judging In the control device of claim 1, Structure and configuration of the external control device that connects the control device to the computer's input / output ports, such as USB port, PS / PS2 port, serial and parallel port, and IEEE1394 port, and the internal control device used in the computer keyboard and the wired / wireless mouse. In the control device of claim 1, Device that controls the use of the mouse or keyboard when the computer program does not perform normally The computer program restricts the use of the mouse, keyboard or monitor connected to the computer when the control device does not perform normal operations. Control device and control method