KR20070036513A - Methods and apparatus' protecting data outflow for mobile phone - Google Patents

Abstract

According to the present invention, when the level of the battery of the portable terminal is less than or equal to the predetermined level, the lock function is automatically set to protect data information. In the state where the operating power is supplied from the main battery of the portable terminal, When the output level of the detected and analyzed main battery unit is lower than the predetermined threshold value, the switching unit controls the switching to the auxiliary battery unit and supplies the operating power, and the output level of the detected and analyzed secondary battery unit through the level detection unit is set to a predetermined level. If it is lower, it is characterized by consisting of a series of configurations for setting up and operating the automatic lock function to block the leakage of data information recorded and managed in the memory unit, and if it is determined that it is operated by the controller of the portable terminal, Output power supply while supplying operating power from the battery unit Detects and analyzes the signal, and when it is determined to be lower than the predetermined threshold level, switches to the auxiliary battery unit to supply the operating power, and when the output power level of the auxiliary battery unit is detected and analyzed to be less than or equal to the predetermined level, the automatic lock function is set. It is characterized in that it consists of a series of processes to block the leakage of data information that is recorded, stored and managed, etc., there is an effect to prevent the third party from unlawfully leaking personal information.

Description

Data protection device and method of mobile terminal {METHODS AND APPARATUS 'PROTECTING DATA OUTFLOW FOR MOBILE PHONE}

1 is a flowchart illustrating a data protection method of a portable terminal according to the prior art;

2 is a functional block diagram of a data protection device of a mobile terminal according to the present invention;

3 is a flowchart illustrating a data protection method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

          ** Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawing **

100: control unit 110: memory unit 120: level detection unit

130: main battery unit 140: auxiliary battery unit 150: switching unit

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to the protection of personal data information recorded and stored in a portable terminal, and more particularly. A data protection device and method.

The mobile terminal MS for mobile communication has a basic service, which freely moves in a service area formed by the base station RAN and immediately communicates with a desired counterpart at any time and anywhere.

The portable terminal MS receives the operating power from the battery to ensure mobility.

Since the mobile terminal (MS) is relatively small in time used for direct communication and is always carried for communication, which may occur at any time, the utilization rate and utilization rate are relatively low, and various additional services or utilization rates are increased. It is an additional function (hereinafter additional service).

The supplementary services are developed and provided by a mobile terminal manufacturer, and include a camera, a Bluetooth, a wireless LAN, a radio, a TV, a game, an electronic calculator, a calendar, a clock, a ringing bell, a phone book, a schedule management, and the like. The service providers develop and provide, such as text messages, video messages, online games, wireless Internet access, caller identification, and the like, and recently, PDA functions are added, and the additional services are continuously developed and added.

As the functions added to the portable terminal are diversified as described above, since the utilization and operability increase, and a lot of operation power is required, a lot of battery power is consumed, and the mobile communication function, which is a basic service by using additional services, is used. There is a need to develop techniques to solve problems such as the inability to use.

In addition, if the portable terminal is lost, there is a need to develop a technology for automatically driving the lock function in order to protect data stored and managed from a third party.

Hereinafter, a data protection method of a mobile terminal according to the prior art will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is attached to explain a data protection method of a mobile terminal according to the prior art, Figure 1 is a flow chart of a data protection method of the mobile terminal according to the prior art.

Referring to FIG. 1, the data protection method of a portable terminal according to the prior art will be described. The battery power is detected by a controller for controlling and monitoring the entire operation of the portable terminal (S10). If it is determined that the power level is determined to be less than or equal to the predetermined level (S20), the circuit blocks the supply of operating power from the battery and controls the current to be supplied only for the protection of data stored and managed (S30). .

By the control unit monitoring the operating state as described above, it is determined whether to block the protected data from unauthorized leakage to the third party (S40), and if it is determined that the attempt to block the unauthorized leakage of data in the confirmation, Since the password for the lock is input, it is not leaked to a third party until the password is released (S50).

In other words, the conventional technology of the above-described configuration, when the battery power of the portable terminal is discharged below the set level, can not be used in the case of the mobile communication service as a basic service as well as the additional service, it is not possible to urgent communication and loss of opportunity There is a problem that occurs.

In addition, in the case of losing a mobile terminal, various data recorded and managed by a third party, such as phonebook information, MP3 data, photo images and video data, etc. There is a problem that is leaked and exploited.

The present invention monitors the main battery level by the controller of the portable terminal, and switches to the auxiliary battery when the level is lower than the set level, and sets the automatic lock function when the auxiliary battery is discharged below the set level so that the third party can record and manage the data. It is an object of the present invention to provide a data protection device and method of a portable terminal that prevents unauthorized use.

The present invention devised to achieve the above object, when the operating power is supplied from the main battery unit of the portable terminal, when the output level of the main battery unit detected and analyzed by the level detection unit is lower than the predetermined threshold value, Control the switching unit to switch to the auxiliary battery unit to supply the operating power, and if the output level of the secondary battery unit detected and analyzed by the level detection unit is lower than the predetermined level, the automatic lock function is set and operated to record and manage the memory unit It is characterized by consisting of a series of configurations for blocking the leakage of data information.

In addition, the present invention has been made in order to achieve the above object, the memory unit for recording and outputting the information, including phonebook information, MP3 data and image data of the mobile terminal in each allocation area; A control unit connected to the memory unit, the main battery unit is switched to the auxiliary battery unit when the main battery unit is discharged, and blocks data output of the memory unit when the operation power is less than a predetermined level in the automatic lock setting state; A level detecting unit connected to the control unit and detecting an operating power supply level of the main battery unit and the auxiliary battery unit, respectively; The control unit is connected to the control unit, characterized in that the configuration consisting of a switching unit for supplying the output power to the operating power by selecting the primary battery unit or the auxiliary battery unit.

In addition, the present invention devised to achieve the above object, if determined to be operated by the control unit of the portable terminal, while supplying the operating power from the main battery unit while detecting and analyzing the level of the output power, and set a predetermined threshold If it is confirmed that the value is lower than the auxiliary battery unit to switch to supply the operating power, and if the output power level of the secondary battery unit is detected and analyzed below the predetermined level set the automatic lock function to record and manage the data information Characterized in that a series of processes for blocking the outflow.

In addition, the present invention devised to achieve the above object, if determined to be operated by the control unit of the portable terminal, starting the process of setting the path to supply the operating power of the main battery unit by controlling the switching unit; A main battery process for detecting and analyzing the level of the power output from the main battery unit by the controller of the process to check whether the discharge is below a set level; A switching process of setting a path to control the switching unit so that the operation power is supplied to the auxiliary battery unit when the control unit of the process determines that the main battery unit is discharged; When it is determined that the automatic lock function is set by the control unit of the above process, and the auxiliary battery unit outputs the operating power below the set level, it characterized in that the locking process for blocking the output of the data.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT Hereinafter, a data protection device and method of a mobile terminal will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Attached to explain the present invention, Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of a data protection device of a mobile terminal according to the present invention, Figure 3 is a flow chart of a data protection method of a mobile terminal according to the present invention.

Referring to the data protection device of the mobile terminal according to the present invention with reference to the accompanying Figure 2, to control and monitor the entire operation of the mobile terminal for mobile communication, when the main battery part is discharged to the secondary battery part, automatic lock setting In the state, when the operating power is below a predetermined level, the data output of the memory unit is cut off, the operation of each functional unit is monitored, and the switching unit 150 is controlled to supply the power output from the main battery unit 130 to the operating power. A path is set, and if the level of the power output to the main battery unit 130 is detected and analyzed, if the level is less than the set level, the control unit 150 controls the power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 to the operating power source. Set the path to supply, detects and analyzes the level of power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 and is below the set level and automatic lock When the function is selected and set, the control unit 100 to control the memory unit 110 to set the automatic lock state so that the managed information data is not outputted, and

The controller 100 is connected to the controller 100, and records and outputs information including phonebook information, MP3 (MP3) data of the mobile terminal, data including photographs, avatar images, and video data in each allocation area. OPERATION and APPLICATION programs, operational data, phonebook information, MP3 data, photos and avatar image data, video data, etc. A memory unit 110 for recording and storing the information to be allocated in each allocated area, and for interrupting the output of the recorded information by the automatic locking control of the controller 100;

The main battery unit 130 is connected to the control unit 100 and detects operation power supply levels of the main battery unit 130 and the sub battery unit 140, respectively, and is controlled by the control unit 100. A level detector 120 for detecting a supply level of operating power or detecting a supply level of the operating power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 and outputting the detected level to the controller 100;

The main battery unit 130 or the secondary battery unit 140 is connected to the control unit 100 to supply the output power to the operating power, and the switching (SWITCHING) selected by the control of the control unit 100 A switching unit 150 for setting a path for outputting power applied from the battery unit 130 as operating power or outputting power applied from the auxiliary battery unit 140 to operating power;

A main battery unit 130 connected to the switching unit 150 and supplying operating power of the portable terminal in a main state;

The auxiliary battery unit 140 is connected to the switching unit 150 and supplies the operating power of the portable terminal in an auxiliary state.

Hereinafter, the data protection device of the mobile terminal according to the present invention having the above configuration will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The control unit 100 of the mobile terminal MS is operated from the memory unit 110 when operating power is supplied and supplied from the main battery unit 130 by switching ON of the corresponding power switch. Program and Application The program and data are read and booted, so the system is in standby mode.

In the initializing state as described above, each functional unit of the mobile terminal MS maintains a final set state or is set to a basic operating state, and the switching unit 150 is controlled to be switched to a basic operating state so that the main battery The path is set so that the power output from the unit 130 is supplied to the operation power to each functional unit.

The control unit 100 in the above state monitors each functional unit, and in particular, controls the level detecting unit 120 to supply the level of the operating power output from the main battery unit 130 currently supplying the operating power. Detect and analyze.

As a result of the analysis by the controller 100, when the operation power is discharged and supplied below the set predetermined level LEVEL, the main battery unit 130 determines that the normal operation power is no longer supplied.

The control unit 100 checks and checks as described above, and controls the switching unit 150 to change and set the path so that the power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 is supplied to each functional unit.

As described above, the control unit 100 which controls to change and set the path of the switching unit 150 controls the level detection unit 120 to detect the output level of the operating power supplied from the auxiliary battery unit 140. Analyze

In addition, the control unit 100 determines whether or not the automatic lock function operation is selected and set to prevent a third party from arbitrarily searching and using the data information recorded and managed by the mobile terminal according to a control command input from the outside. .

When it is determined that the level of the operating power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 is equal to or less than a predetermined level while the automatic locking function is set, the control unit 100 controls the memory unit 110 to record. Blocks the stored and managed data information from being retrieved and printed arbitrarily.

That is, in the auxiliary battery operating state, when the auxiliary battery unit supplies the operating power of a predetermined level or less, the controller controls the memory unit to be in the automatic locking state, and the various data information stored and managed by the memory unit, For example, the phone lock information, MP3, images such as pictures or avatars, video data information, etc. can be set to auto-lock so as not to search and output arbitrarily.

In order to set the automatic lock state as described above, in the related art, the corresponding password has to be manually input, but in the present invention, the lock state is automatically set when the output voltage level of the auxiliary battery drops to a certain level.

Therefore, the present invention has the advantage that, if the portable terminal is lost, when a certain time elapses and the battery is discharged, the lock function is automatically set, so that various personal data information recorded and managed are not unjustly leaked. have.

In order to cancel the automatic lock state, the corresponding password must be entered.

In addition, the auxiliary battery unit 140 is easily mounted using a free space formed around the auxiliary display unit of the folder unit.

When charging the portable terminal, the main battery unit 130 is charged first, and after the charging of the main battery 130 is completed, the auxiliary battery unit 140 is charged.

Hereinafter, referring to the attached FIG. 3, the data protection method of the mobile terminal according to the present invention will be described. When it is determined that the mobile terminal 100 is operated by the control unit 100, the switching unit 150 is controlled to control the switching unit 150. Setting a path to supply the operation power of the main battery unit 130, and determining whether to operate a service selected by the control unit 100 for controlling and monitoring the entire operation of the mobile terminal (S100); If it is determined that the service selected by the control unit 100 of the process (S100) to operate, by controlling the switching unit 150 to control and set the output path so that the power of the main battery unit 130 is supplied to the operating power supply Starting process consisting of a process (S110),

The controller 100 of the starting process detects and analyzes the level of the power output from the main battery unit 130 to determine whether or not it is discharged below a set level. The main battery unit 130 is controlled by the controller 100. Detecting the level of the operating power output from the step S120; A main battery process comprising a step (S130) of checking and determining whether the operation power level of the main battery unit 130 detected in the process (S120) outputs a discharged operation power below a set level;

If it is determined by the control unit 100 of the main battery process that the main battery unit 130 is discharged to a lower level or less, the control unit 150 controls the switching unit 150 to supply the operating power of the auxiliary battery unit 140. If it is determined that the main battery unit 130 outputs the operating power of a predetermined level or less by the control unit 100, the control unit 100 controls the switching unit 150 to operate the power of the auxiliary battery unit 140. Switching the output path to be applied to a power source (S140); A switching process including a step (S150) of supplying power of the auxiliary battery unit 140 to operating power through an output path that is set by the control unit 100 of the step (S140);

When it is determined that the automatic lock is set by the controller 100 of the switching process, and the auxiliary battery unit 140 outputs the operating power below the set level, the controller 100 blocks the output of the data. Confirming and determining whether an automatic locking function for protecting the information data recorded and stored in the portable terminal is selected and set (S160); If it is determined by the control unit 100 of the step (S160) that the automatic lock function is selected and set, the step of detecting and analyzing the power level of the auxiliary battery unit 140 to determine whether the output is set below the predetermined level (S170) ); If it is determined by the control unit 100 of the step (S170) that the operating power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 is less than the predetermined predetermined level, the process of blocking the information data recorded and managed in the portable terminal is not outputted It consists of a locking process consisting of (S180).

Hereinafter, the data protection method of the mobile terminal according to the above configuration will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

The control unit 100 of the mobile communication terminal is booted and, in the default setting state, checks whether the operation standby or operating the selected service (S100), the operation standby or selected service is operated in the process (S100) If the state, the operation power output from the main battery unit 130 is supplied to the operation power to each functional unit (S110).

The controller 100 of the process S110 controls the level detector 120 to detect the level of the operating power output and supplied from the main battery unit 130 (S120), and in the process S120. In operation S130, it is determined whether the detected level of the main battery unit 130 outputs an operating power of a predetermined level or less.

When the main battery unit 130 outputs the operating power of a predetermined level or less in the process (S130), the control unit 100 controls the switching unit 150 to control the auxiliary battery unit 140. The path is changed and set to use the output voltage as an operating power source (S140).

By the path changed and set by the switching unit 150 in the process (S140), the power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 is supplied to each functional unit as operating power (S150).

The control unit 100 of the step (S150) is to prevent unauthorized search and leakage of data information recorded and stored in the memory unit 110, and checks and determines whether the automatic lock function is selected and set (S150). In step S160, when it is determined that the automatic lock function is selected and set in the process S160, it is determined whether or not the operating power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 is output below a predetermined level LEVEL. (S170).

If it is determined by the control unit 100 of the step (S170) that the operating power output from the auxiliary battery unit 140 is less than or equal to a predetermined level, the control unit 100 controls the memory unit, various data recorded and managed In order to prevent information from being randomly retrieved and output by a third party, an automatic lock function is set and blocked (S180).

According to the present invention having the above configuration, when the main battery part and the auxiliary battery part of the portable terminal cannot be charged for a long time, in particular, when the battery cannot be charged due to a loss, the auxiliary battery is switched to the auxiliary battery part and supplies operating power. When the negative supply voltage level is less than or equal to the predetermined level, the lock function is automatically set, the record is stored and managed, and thus, there is an advantage that private important information does not leak to a third party until the corresponding password is input.

According to the present invention having the above configuration, when the portable terminal cannot be charged for a long time due to loss or the like, if it is determined to be below a predetermined level set by the battery output level detection, the automatic lock function is set to record and store data information. There is an industrial advantage of preventing third parties from unauthorized searching and printing.

In addition, since personal information recorded on the mobile terminal is not illegally leaked by a third party, there is a convenient effect of protecting personal privacy.

Claims (13)

The controller of the portable terminal controls the switching unit to switch to the auxiliary battery unit when the output level of the main battery unit detected and analyzed by the level detecting unit is lower than the predetermined threshold value while the operating power is supplied from the main battery unit. If the output level of the auxiliary battery unit detected and analyzed by the level detection unit is lower than the predetermined level, the automatic lock function is set and operated to block the leakage of data information recorded and managed in the memory unit. Data protection device of a mobile terminal, characterized in that consisting of. A memory unit which records and outputs information including phonebook information, MP3 data and image data of the mobile terminal in each allocation area; A control unit which is connected to the memory unit, when the main battery unit is discharged, is switched to the sub-battery unit, and blocks data output of the memory unit when the operation power is lower than a predetermined level in the automatic lock setting state; A level detecting unit connected to the control unit and detecting an operating power supply level of the main battery unit and the auxiliary battery unit, respectively; And a switching unit which is connected to the control unit and selects a main battery unit or an auxiliary battery unit to supply the output power to the operating power. The method of claim 2, A main battery unit connected to the switching unit and supplying operation power of the portable terminal in a main state; And an auxiliary battery unit connected to the switching unit and supplying operating power of the portable terminal in an auxiliary state. The method of claim 2, wherein the level detection unit, The data protection device of the mobile terminal, characterized in that for detecting the supply level of the operating power output from the main battery unit under the control of the control unit or to detect the supply level of the operating power output from the auxiliary battery unit to output to the control unit. . The method of claim 2, wherein the memory unit, Under the control of the control unit, the program, operation data, phone book information, MP3 data, photo and avatar image data, and information including video data are recorded and stored in the allocated area, respectively. A data protection device for a portable terminal, characterized in that the configuration to block the output of the recorded information by automatic lock control. The method of claim 2, wherein the switching unit, The data protection of the mobile terminal, characterized in that the configuration for setting the path for outputting the power applied from the main battery unit selected by the control of the control unit to the operating power or the output power supplied from the auxiliary battery unit to the operating power; Device. The method of claim 2, wherein the control unit, Monitoring the operation of each functional unit, setting a path for controlling the switching unit to supply the power output from the main battery unit to the operating power, and detecting and analyzing the level of the power output to the main battery unit if it is below the set level, the switching Set the path to supply the power output from the auxiliary battery unit to the operating power by controlling the unit, and detects and analyzes the level of the power output from the auxiliary battery unit to control the memory unit when the level is below the set level and the automatic lock is selected. A data protection device for a portable terminal, characterized in that the automatic lock state is set so that the managed information data is blocked without being output. If it is determined to be operated by the controller of the portable terminal, the operating power is supplied from the main battery unit and at the same time, the output power level is detected and analyzed. When the output power level of the secondary battery unit is detected and analyzed by the predetermined level or less, the mobile terminal is set up to set the automatic lock function to block the leakage of data information managed by recording and storage. To protect your data. If it is determined that the operation by the control unit of the portable terminal, starting process of setting the path to supply the operating power of the main battery unit by controlling the switching unit; A main battery process of detecting and analyzing the level of the power output from the main battery unit by the controller of the process to determine whether the discharge is below a set level; If it is determined by the control unit of the process that the main battery unit is discharged, the switching process for controlling the switching unit to route the operation power supply of the auxiliary battery unit, When it is determined that the automatic lock is set by the control unit of the process, and the auxiliary battery unit outputs the operating power of the set level or less, the data protection method of the portable terminal, characterized in that the lock process for blocking the output of data. The method of claim 9, wherein the starting process, Determining whether to operate a service selected by a controller that controls and monitors overall operation of the portable terminal; When it is determined that the service selected by the control unit of the process is operated, the data protection method of the mobile terminal comprising the step of controlling the control unit to set the output path so that the power supply of the main battery unit is supplied to the operating power. . The method of claim 9, wherein the main battery process, Detecting a level of the operating power output from the main battery unit by the controller of the start process; And determining whether the operation power level of the main battery unit detected in the process is discharged below a set level. The method of claim 9, wherein the switching process, If it is determined by the control unit of the main battery process that the main battery unit is discharged below the set level, controlling the switching unit to switch the output path so that the power supply of the sub-battery unit is supplied to the operating power; And a step of supplying power of the auxiliary battery unit to the operating power through the output path switched by the controller of the process. The method of claim 9, wherein the locking process, Determining, by the controller of the switching process, whether an automatic locking function for protecting information data recorded and managed by the mobile terminal is selected and set; If it is determined by the controller of the process that the automatic locking function is selected and set, the process of detecting and analyzing the power level of the auxiliary battery unit to determine whether the output is below a predetermined level; When it is determined by the controller of the process that the operating power output from the auxiliary battery unit is determined to be less than the predetermined level, the data protection of the portable terminal characterized in that the process of blocking the output of the information management data recorded on the portable terminal Way.

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