KR20080037194A - An usb-type program launcher - Google Patents

Abstract

A USB(Universal Serial Bus)-type program launcher is provided to enable a user unfamiliar with a computer to execute a desired program easily, visit a desired website, and use various additional functions without any installation process by including a security function. A storage unit(160) has a program storage area storing a program automatically executed when an external terminal is connected. A controller(150) is connected to a USB connector(120) and the storage unit, transmits device ID information to the external terminal connected through the USB connector, and operates a launcher program stored in the storage unit by user input received through the USB connector. A sound module(152) is connected to the controller and processes an audio signal received from a microphone or output to an earphone. The controller enables the sound module to process I/O(Input/Output) of a music file through the USB connector. A call module(170) is connected to the controller and includes a communication function for a call. The storage unit includes a user information storage area for storing an ID needed for the call and a calling program is stored in the program storage area.

Description

An USB-type program launcher}

1 is a perspective view of a USB type program launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a block diagram of a USB program launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 is an internal block diagram of a storage unit of FIG. 2.

4 illustrates a shopping mall screen according to an application example of the present invention.

5 shows an Internet phone screen according to an application of the present invention.

<Explanation of symbols for main parts of the drawings>

100: USB type program launcher 110: main body

112: mobile hanger 114: earphone insertion groove

116: microphone insertion groove 118: protective cover

120: USB connector 150: control unit

152: sound module 160: storage unit

162: user information storage area 164: program storage area

166: security module storage area 168: content storage area

170: call module

The present invention relates to a USB type program launcher, and more particularly, to help users who are not familiar with computer use to easily execute desired programs, visit necessary sites, and enjoy various additional functions. Relates to a device.

With the development of the communication environment and the high penetration rate of computers, various additional services such as electronic commerce, content provision and / or internet telephony have been developed and distributed together.

Such various computer-related supplementary services are often provided based on an internet browser. On the other hand, various plug-ins such as ActivX, security key, etc. should be installed in the screen window of the Internet browser to decorate the homepage.

The user can directly input the homepage address provided by the company that provides the additional service to be used in the address bar, or click the address registered in the bookmark, etc., go to the homepage, and proceed as a member / login. You will use the service according to.

However, users who are unfamiliar with internet use cannot use various services properly according to various memory items such as memory of homepage address, memory of user account and access password, installation of plug-in and complicated usage methods.

In addition, it is strongly required to install various programs on the computer to prevent virus intrusion, hacking, phishing, etc. while using the Internet, but it is difficult to install various programs such as illegal data leakage if you are not a computer expert. A problem arises that can't be avoided.

In addition, if the user wants to use the service by using a computer other than his / her own computer for reasons of travel or visit, it is inconvenient to use it because it is necessary to find a homepage address and install a plug-in. There is a problem of low utilization due to avoiding the use of the service because it cannot be assured about the security status.

The present invention is derived to solve the problems according to the above-described prior art, and aims to provide a technology that is compact and easy to carry and can utilize various Internet additional services without a separate installation process.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a technology that can be equipped with a security function by itself, the user can utilize the Internet additional services with confidence.

In order to achieve the above object, a USB program launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention, USB connector conforming to the USB communication standard; A storage unit having a program storage area for storing a program to be automatically executed when connected to an external terminal; And a control unit connected to the USB connector and the storage unit to transmit device identification information to an external terminal connected to the USB connector and to operate the launcher program stored in the storage unit according to a user input transmitted through the USB connector. It is characterized by including.

The present invention is connected to the control unit, the sound module for processing the sound signal to be output from the microphone connected to the microphone insertion groove and the earphone signal connected to the earphone insertion groove; A microphone insertion groove connected to the sound module and into which an external microphone is inserted; And an earphone insertion groove which is connected to the sound module and into which an external earphone is inserted, and wherein the controller commands the sound module to process input and output of a sound file through the USB connector.

The present invention further includes a call module connected to the control unit, the call module including a communication function required for a phone call, and wherein the storage unit includes a user information storage area for storing an identification ID required for a phone call. The apparatus may further include a program required for a phone call, and the controller controls the sound module and the call module by driving a program required for a phone call.

In the present invention, the storage unit: information including the phone number, address, name of the other party used in the telephone call is preferably stored in the user information storage area.

In the present invention, the storage unit: preferably comprises a security module storage area for storing a security module including a computer-readable security key, password protection key, hacking prevention program.

In the present invention, the storage unit: preferably further includes a content storage area that stores an address connectable to an external homepage provider.

In the following, embodiments of the present invention are described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

In the following description of the present invention, if it is determined that detailed descriptions of related known functions or configurations may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the terms to be described later are terms set in consideration of functions in the present invention, and these terms may vary according to the intention or custom of the producer producing the product, and the definition of the terms should be made based on the contents throughout the present specification.

(Example)

First, a USB type program launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view of a USB program launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a USB program launcher according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is an internal block diagram of a storage unit in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 1, the external appearance of a USB type program launcher (100: 'USB type program launcher' is simply referred to as a 'program launcher') will be described. Similarly, the program launcher 100 has a USB connector 120 coupled to one side of the main body 110 having a shape similar to a known USB type memory card, and the earphone insertion groove 114 and the microphone insertion groove 116 on the other side. Is formed. In addition, at one corner of the main body 110, a mobile hanger 112 penetrating the main body is formed to help connect to a strap or the like when carrying.

The protective cover 118 is coupled with the main body 110 to surround the USB connector 120, thereby preventing the USB connector 120 from directly contacting due to shock or inflow of dust.

The earphone insertion groove 114 is inserted into the connection jack of the earphone is delivered to the sound output of the program launcher 100 to the earphone, the microphone insertion groove 116 is inserted into the microphone connection jack is inserted into the program launcher ( 100).

Referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the operating components of the program launcher 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described. As illustrated, the program launcher 100 includes the storage 160 around the controller 150. , The USB connector 120, the call module 170, and the sound module 152 are coupled, and the earphone module groove 114 and the microphone insertion groove 116 are connected to the sound module 152.

The USB connector 120 has an appearance and function that conforms to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) communication standard.

The storage unit 160 has a program area 164 in which a program to be automatically executed when the program launcher 100 is connected to an external terminal such as a computer. The storage unit 160 also includes a user information storage area 162, a security module storage area 166, and a content storage area 168.

The user information storage area 162 stores information including an identification ID required for a phone call using the call module 170, a phone number of the other party used for the phone call, an address, a name, and the like.

The program storage area 164 stores a program necessary for a telephone call using the call module 170, in addition to the above-mentioned program to be executed automatically (launcher program).

The security module storage area 166 stores a security module including a computer readable security key, a password protection key, and a hacking prevention program.

The content storage area 168 stores an address connectable to an external homepage provider. The homepage address stored in the content storage area 168 may be processed to be selected by a click in the launcher program.

The controller 150 transmits device identification information to an external terminal connected to the USB connector 120 and is stored in the program storage area 164 of the storage unit 160 according to a user input transmitted through the USB connector 120. The launcher program is operated, the sound module 152 instructs the sound module 152 to process input / output of an audio file with an external terminal, and a program necessary for a phone call stored in the program storage area 164 is called to communicate with the sound module 152. Control module 170.

The sound module 152 is connected to the controller 150 and processes the sound signal input from the microphone connected to the microphone insertion groove and the sound signal to be output to the earphone connected to the earphone insertion groove. The sound module 152 has a function similar to that of a computer sound card, and helps to process sound signals even when the program launcher 100 is connected to a computer without a sound card.

The call module 170 is connected to the controller 150 and has a communication function required for a phone call. The call module 170 helps the program launcher 100 to function as an internet phone.

(Application example)

Hereinafter, an application example of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

4 illustrates a shopping mall screen according to an application example of the present invention, and FIG. 5 illustrates an internet telephone screen according to an application example of the present invention.

In this application example, the program launcher 100 is assumed to be supplied to a consumer by a service company operating a shopping mall.

It is assumed that the user information storage area 162 of the storage unit 160 stores the name, address, contact information, shipping address, homepage access account, and password of the user who owns the program launcher 100. It is assumed that the program storage area 164 stores a program capable of displaying a shopping mall homepage, a program capable of performing an Internet telephone function, a schedule management program of a consumer, etc. as a launcher program. It is assumed that the security module storage area 166 stores a virus detection and repair program, an Internet certificate, a keyboard hacking prevention program, and the like. It is assumed that the content storage area 168 stores information such as a news providing homepage, a weather providing homepage, a music providing homepage, a video providing homepage, and the like, and the stored homepage information can be selected by a mouse click in a launcher program. As described above, the data stored in the storage unit 160 may be stored in advance before the program launcher 100 is supplied to the consumer, or may be updated by the consumer directly accessing the homepage or the like.

In the first step, the user inserts the USB connector 120 of the program launcher 100 into the USB port of the computer.

In a second step, the controller 150 transmits the launcher program stored in the storage 160 to a computer.

In the third step, the computer automatically executes the received launcher program. The state at this time is shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, when the launcher program is executed, an initial screen of a shopping mall operated by a service company supplying the program launcher 100 is displayed. On the initial screen, a phone function, a content confirmation function, a customer management, a schedule, etc. available by the program launcher 100 are displayed together with the product information of the shopping mall. In this way, the services of the consumer are displayed on the screen of the computer by the launcher program so that the consumer can use the service without moving the homepage and installing various plug-ins. In addition, the information stored in the security module storage area 166 enables the service to be used without worrying about security. In addition, since all of the user's information is stored in the user information storage area 162, the service can be used without a separate login or registration.

In the fourth step, when the user utilizes the shopping service and needs the Internet phone function, the user selects the 'Internet phone' item displayed in the launcher by clicking the mouse.

In a fifth step, the controller 150 transmits a screen necessary for an internet telephony service to a computer. At this time, the screen displayed on the computer is as shown in FIG. The user presses a telephone number or the like on the screen for providing an Internet telephone service to use the Internet telephone service. At this time, the cost required for the use of the Internet phone service can utilize the reserves for using the shopping mall, thereby increasing the frequency of use of the shopping mall by the user.

In a sixth step, after the user has used all the necessary services, the program launcher 100 is separated from the computer.

Meanwhile, in a state where the program launcher 100 is coupled with a computer, the controller 150 may automatically update data to be stored in the storage 160. This allows the program launcher 100 to always hold the latest data.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings.

However, it is to be noted that the present invention is not particularly limited only to the above-described embodiments, and that various modifications and changes can be made by those skilled in the art within the spirit and spirit of the appended claims as necessary.

As described above, according to the present invention, by connecting a program launcher to a computer, a user can utilize a service that he / she wants to use, thereby providing a technology that can conveniently use a computer / internet related service even if the user is not a computer expert. can do.

In addition, according to the present invention, the user login information, delivery information, authentication key, security key, etc. are stored in the storage unit can provide a technology capable of ordering and payment of goods simply by clicking on the goods.

In addition, according to the present invention can provide a technology that can use a variety of additional services with a mouse click.

Claims (6)

USB connector conforming to USB communication standard; A storage unit having a program storage area for storing a program to be automatically executed when connected to an external terminal; And A control unit connected to the USB connector and the storage unit to transmit device identification information to an external terminal connected to the USB connector and to operate a launcher program stored in the storage unit according to a user input transmitted through the USB connector. USB type program launcher characterized by The method of claim 1, A sound module connected to the control unit and processing a sound signal input from a microphone connected to a microphone insertion groove and a sound signal to be output to an earphone connected to the earphone insertion groove; A microphone insertion groove connected to the sound module and into which an external microphone is inserted; And It is connected to the sound module, and further comprises an earphone insertion groove into which the external earphone is inserted, The control unit is a USB type program launcher, characterized in that the command to process the input and output of the sound file through the USB connector in the sound module. The method of claim 2, A communication module connected to the control unit and including a communication function required for a telephone call; The storage unit includes a user information storage area for storing an identification ID required for a phone call, and further includes a program required for a phone call in the program storage area, The control unit is a USB type program launcher, characterized in that for controlling the sound module and the call module by driving a program required for a phone call. The method of claim 3, wherein the storage unit: And information including a telephone number, an address, and a name of the counterpart used in the telephone call is stored in the user information storage area. The method of claim 1, wherein the storage unit: And a security module storage area in which a security module including a computer readable security key, a password protection key, and an anti-hacking program is stored. The method of claim 1, wherein the storage unit: And a content storage area storing an address connectable to an external homepage provider.

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