KR20050036333A - Internet identification using communicator memory chip - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hardware identification method using a semiconductor chip storage method, which is a computer attachment device including a storage card including a chip for storing a fixed ID and a communication chip for temporarily storing an ID. This is to enhance the confidentiality of the ID and ease of transaction in the transaction.

The hardware identification method according to the present invention enables not only simple identification but also use when registering or logging in to use the Internet, thereby dramatically improving the security and convenience of using the Internet.

In particular, the use of hardware identification in financial transactions ensures personal secrecy, enabling secure internet financial transactions.

Description

Internet identification using communicator memory chip

The present invention relates to an internet authentication tool.

Conventionally, in order to sign up as a member or to conduct a financial transaction on the Internet page is to create and use a personal ID and password.

When signing up for membership, enter your personal information, set your ID, and enter your password for use.

However, this method has a high risk of leaking IDs and passwords, and if IDs are duplicated, different IDs must be created, which causes confusion when using multiple IDs.

Another problem is this hassle because you have to enter personal information every time you register.

You should also log in every time you move around the Internet.

There is a risk of leakage because you have to enter your ID and password on your computer when you do internet financial transactions.

In order to prevent this, a numbered table is provided offline so that this number can be additionally entered.

However, this method also risks ID leak by entering ID through internet.

The most common way to make financial payments online is to enter your credit card number.

However, entering a credit card number every time is cumbersome, and there is a risk of leaking the credit card number.

In order to connect offline transactions and internet financial transactions, a lot of contents have been devised using a credit card reader connected to a computer.

However, there is also a risk of misuse if you lose your credit card or make an illegal copy of your credit card.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is to have a hardware authentication method, to provide convenience for Internet member registration or login, to enhance confidentiality protection, and in particular to enhance security and convenience in financial transactions.

In particular, by using a communication memory chip connected to a computer, it is possible to play an intermediate role in exchanging information between online and offline.

The present invention has a built-in authentication (micro) chip, for the electrical connection with the authentication microchip exposed electrodes that can be electrically connected to the external device, there is a communication memory chip that can communicate with the authentication microchip The communication memory chip has a communication connection with a computer. The communication memory chip is exposed with an authentication microchip and an electrode for electrical connection. The communication memory chip is composed of computer authentication software that authenticates this communication in connection with personal authentication. It is.

The operation of the present invention is to store the authentication unique number embedded in the authentication microchip in the communication memory chip by transferring the authentication unique number through the communication connection with the communication memory chip, the communication memory chip is unique authentication through communication with the computer The number is sent to the computer and used for registration and login.

The structure for the detailed description of the present invention is as follows.

The authentication microchip is composed of a communication microprocessor unit and a memory storage unit.

Here, the chip means a semiconductor chip.

The communication microprocessor unit of the authentication microchip performs mutual information communication with the computer through the communication memory chip on the authentication unique number and personal storage information stored in the authentication microchip.

The memory storage portion of the authentication microchip is divided into an inert memory portion that cannot be erased and an active memory portion that can write and erase repeatedly.

The inert memory section stores the authentication unique number assigned to the authentication microchip when the authentication microchip is made.

The authentication unique number stored in the inactive memory unit cannot be deleted again and is designated as the unique number of the authentication microchip.

The active memory unit is a part in which a user uses his or her information and can be changed through computer software.

The active memory unit is assigned a user password, which is an authentication password for individual access to the authentication microchip, and the password can be used as a personal information device only after the password is entered through a computer.

Multiple passwords can be specified, each of which can be assigned a role.

For example, the password 1 may be a number inputted to open the information of the authentication microchip, and the password 2 may be designated as a password for changing the information.

In the active memory unit, the personal information can be input again, which can input only the desired part according to the intention of the individual to use.

However, information inputted can be given a series of numbers so that the computer can recognize each number in a batch.

The communication memory chip is classified into a communication microprocessor part and a temporary memory part, and a reset key is attached separately.

The communication microprocessor part of the communication memory chip is a part that relays communication with the authentication microchip and the computer.

The temporary memory section of the communication memory chip temporarily loads and stores the contents stored in the memory of the authentication microchip.

The contents stored in the temporary memory section are the personal identification number and the personal information stored in the chip because the individual is authorized.

In this case, the password for opening the authentication microchip information is not stored in the temporary memory section.

The computer authentication software retrieves the authentication unique number and personal information stored in the communication memory chip and uses it for personal authentication at the computer site.

The initialization process of the authentication microchip in the above process is as follows.

The authentication microchip is supplied in the form of a built-in card, but initially contains no information other than the authentication unique number.

When this is connected to the computer through the communication memory chip, the initialization program is run to input the authentication password and user information to be stored in the authentication microchip.

You must have an authentication password to use the authentication password to protect the information stored on the microchip when retrieving information from the authentication microchip.

User information can be determined by the user.

However, the number of each item is kept for consistency.

A series of information is entered via computer software and then stored in the authentication microchip via a communication memory chip.

This process completes the initialization.

The flow of information communication between the authentication microchip and the communication memory chip and the computer authentication software operates as follows.

As a step, first, the information of the authentication microchip is transferred to the communication memory chip.

A processor for transferring information content is shown in FIG.

When the authentication microchip and the communication memory chip have a communication connection, they run the computer authentication software.

When the authentication microchip and the communication memory chip are connected, computer authentication software may automatically run.

Alternatively, you can run computer authentication software first.

The computer authentication software then prompts the user with the authentication microchip to enter the authentication password.

When the user enters the authentication password, the software is run through the communication memory chip and compared with the authentication password stored in advance by the user.

When the password entered by the user and the authentication password stored in the authentication microchip match, the authentication microchip sends the information stored by the authentication microchip to the communication memory chip.

In this case, sending first sends the authentication unique number assigned to the authentication microchip, and then sends the information stored by the user.

The contents of the information stored by the user from the authentication microchip to the communication memory chip can be controlled by the user on the computer and only the desired content can be sent.

The communication memory chip stores information from the authentication microchip in memory.

As described above, the memory of the communication memory chip is a temporary memory such as DRAM which is automatically cleared when the power is turned off.

Alternatively, the user can reset all the information stored in the communication memory chip by using the reset button.

The reset button can turn off all power and allow the communication memory chip to have its own reset function.

This step is the communication between the communication memory chip and authentication software for computer login or registration.

After one step, the user may separate the authentication microchip from the communication memory chip.

It can be used for computer authentication because the information is placed on the communication memory chip even if it is removed.

First, membership registration is as follows.

Member registration is performed with a unique number through communication with a communication memory chip.

At the time of membership registration, the membership registration software reads the authentication unique number stored in the communication memory chip.

Then, ask the user who wants to join as a member to specify his / her password.

In this case, when compared with the normal member registration, the authentication unique number acts like a member ID.

Therefore, instead of creating a separate member ID, instead of a member ID as a unique number for authentication, enter a password.

In this case, the password is assigned by the user to each Internet site.

Alternatively, passwords from Internet sites can be stored on the authentication microchip.

The Internet site recognizes the authentication unique number as a kind of member ID and checks the password so that you can log in.

When the authentication unique number and password are confirmed, the user enters his or her own information.

At this time, you can designate a separate user ID to use. This user ID is not related to login, and the authentication unique number is a combination of numbers and letters.

At the host computer of the Internet site, registration of the member is completed when this member information is completed.

When logging in, click the login button first, and the authentication software communicates with the communication memory chip to receive the authentication unique number.

When the user enters a password, they log in.

According to the system according to the present invention, private secrets are not leaked to the outside.

The unique authentication number does not leak out, and thus the unique authentication number is not known.

In order to display the unique certification number externally, it is displayed with an asterisk on the monitor so that it does not leak.

Second, login is easy.

In the past, a separate ID must be created for each site for registering a member, and if the ID overlaps with another user's ID, the ID must be changed.

Therefore, there is a disadvantage of having a plurality of IDs.

In addition, the conventional ID can be easily leaked.

If you use this unique authentication number, you can log in with your password without creating a separate ID.

Another advantage is that even if the hardware authentication is used, even if the authentication microchip is connected to the communication memory chip only once, it is convenient to log in using only the information stored in the communication memory chip without connecting thereafter.

If you no longer log in, press the reset button or use a software command to erase all information stored on the communication memory chip so that it cannot be used by other users.

In actual use, the certified microchip is processed into various forms to be easily carried or used.

When manufacturing in the form of a card, the authentication microchip is embedded in the size of a credit card.

At this time, the communication method with the outside is to expose the electrode so that direct electrode contact is made, and RF communication is made using RF technology.

The direct electrode contacting method is a method for making an electrical contact between the electrode coming from the authentication microchip and the electrode of the communication memory chip.

The RF method is used for a traffic card, etc., and is a method of sending and receiving information by sending an RF signal.

You can also use communication with your cell phone instead of the card.

By connecting directly to a mobile phone, the mobile phone can be assigned a unique number, which can be used to transfer data to a communication memory chip.

In this case, the data can be received as an electrical direct connection with the mobile phone.

The mobile phone is equipped with a connector that can communicate with the outside, it is possible to send and receive data by connecting using a jack to connect to the computer from this connector.

Therefore, it can act as an authentication microchip as a mobile phone.

Another method of using a mobile phone is to send a unique authentication number as a message from the mobile phone, and receive it from a computer via the Internet and store it as a communication memory chip.

When using the authentication microchip, even if the authentication microchip embedded card is lost, it is possible to change the information at the corresponding site by recording the authentication number.

The communication memory chip can be installed to communicate with a computer by making a separate device, can be integrated into a mouse or a keyboard, or can be connected to a computer or peripheral device such as a keyboard or a mouse.

In addition, the contents are used to communicate by connecting to a computer, but can be used for authentication using a separate reader as a card reader.

In case of using such certified microchip and communication memory chip, it can be used more safely and conveniently.

Financial transactions, such as bank payments, are often done on a particular computer, so the memory chip serial numbers given to communication memory chips can be used.

When a bank registers the card as being used by a specific computer, the bank server computer can also check the memory chip serial number to verify that the user is the user.

Another option is to connect the card with the authentication microchip directly to the computer without going through the communication memory chip.

In this case, you need to connect a card every time you connect to multiple sites. Otherwise, you can save the software in a computer, but there is a risk of hacking.

As described above, the hardware authentication system using the authentication microchip and the communication memory chip according to the present invention enables the personal ID protection system and the convenience of the Internet at the same time.

By using a hardware ID, there is no risk of identity theft by hacking.

Also, by using the communication memory chip, if the connection is made only once with the authentication microchip, it can be used continuously even if the connection is not made until the next time.

Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention should not be limited to the contents described in the embodiments, but should be defined by the claims.

1 is an information communication scheme between a computer and external hardware

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Claims (19)

An online authentication set comprising a communication memory chip in electrical communication with an authentication microchip, a computer electrically connected to the communication memory chip to receive information, and authentication software running on the computer. The online authentication set according to claim 1, wherein the authentication microchip has an authentication unique number, stores a password designated by a user through a computer, and has a function of storing information input by the user through the computer. The online authentication set according to claim 2, wherein the authentication microchip is an authentication microchip electrically connected to the communication memory chip and storing information in the memory of the communication memory chip. The communication memory chip of claim 2, wherein the authentication unique number and the user information of the authentication microchip are compared with the user authentication password stored by the user by re-entering the user authentication password. Online certification set, characterized in that the information is delivered by The communication device of claim 1, which communicates with the authentication microchip, checks the password of the authentication microchip through computer software, stores the authentication unique number and user information stored in the authentication microchip, and makes authentication through computer software. Online certification set characterized in that the communication memory chip with The online authentication set according to claim 5, wherein the information stored in the communication memory chip is erasable memory storage information. 6. The online authentication set according to claim 5, wherein the communication memory chip has a reset key. The online authentication set according to claim 1, wherein the authentication microchip is manufactured in a form embedded in a card. The online certification set according to claim 1, wherein the microchip functions in a mobile phone. The online authentication set according to claim 1, wherein the communication memory chip is embedded in a computer peripheral. The online authentication set according to claim 1, wherein the memory serial number is also stored in the communication memory chip to confirm the memory serial number, thereby sequentially identifying the unique authentication number and the memory serial number in a financial transaction. The online authentication set according to claim 1, wherein the communication memory chip is embedded in a separate case and electrically connected to a computer. The online authentication set according to claim 1, wherein the authentication microchip and the communication memory chip have a structure in which a communication connection is made by being in direct electrical contact. The online authentication set according to claim 1, wherein the authentication microchip and the communication memory chip have a structure in which a communication connection is made by RF communication. The online certification set according to claim 1, wherein the authentication microchip and the computer are directly connected. The authentication microchip has a built-in authentication unique number, electrically connects the authentication microchip to the communication memory chip, and the communication memory chip is electrically connected to the computer to communicate with the computer software. An authentication microchip initialization system comprising inputting an authentication microchip password and user information through a computer software, and storing the authentication password and user information through an communication memory chip in an authentication microchip through a computer software. Electrically connecting the authentication microchip to the communication memory chip, executing the authentication software on the computer, entering the authentication password into the authentication software by the user, and authenticating the authentication software entered by the user into the communication memory chip. Communicating and passing the password, and verifying the authentication password on the authentication microchip, and communicating the authentication unique number and user information stored in the authentication microchip after verifying that the authentication password is the same. A communication scheme between an authentication microchip and a communication memory chip, the method including storing in a memory chip When accessing a specific site on the Internet through a computer and registering a member, the authentication software that registers the computer receives the authentication unique number from the communication memory chip, and the user designates a password to be used at the specific site. Retrieving the user information stored in the communication memory chip in the software, inputting additional personal information by the user, and storing the authentication unique number, password, and user information in the authentication software and registering as a member. Including online authentication scheme In the step of logging into a specific site on the Internet through a computer, the step of retrieving the authentication unique number from the communication memory chip in the authentication software for registering the computer, the step of inputting a predetermined password to the specific site by the user, and the authentication software The online authentication system consists of comparing the authentication unique number and the password to verify the membership, and granting the use of a specific site after the membership verification.