KR20140011488A - Mobile apparatus and method for supporting multi-user in system for supporting multi-user - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multi-user supporting mobile device, a multi-user supporting method therein, and a device and a method for supporting multi-users in a multi-user supporting service system. The multi-user supporting mobile device confirms login information input from a user and switches a mode into a corresponding user mode according to the input login information, provides the user with user information by accessing the user information set to the corresponding user mode, generates a new guest account using mistyped login information if another user tries login and incorrectly inputs the login information a specific number of times, sets limited user information to the generated guest account to switch a mode into a guest mode through the generated guest account, and provides the user with the limited user information in the guest mode such that the user can use only the limited information. Consequently, the user cannot find failed login. [Reference numerals] (2101) Is login information input?; (2102) Compare the input login information with preset login information; (2103) Identical?; (2104) Switch a mode into a corresponding user mode; (2105) Access user information according to the corresponding user mode; (2106) Provide set user information; (2107) Is it failed a specific number of times?; (2108) Generate a new guest account; (2109) Set and provide limited user information; (AA) Start; (BB) End

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mobile device and a method for supporting the multi-user in the multi-user support service system,

The present invention relates to a service for supporting a multi-user in a mobile device, and more particularly, to a multi-user supporting mobile device for providing different environments according to login information by setting up multiple user accounts, a multi- To an apparatus and method for multi-user support in a multi-user support service system.

The contents described in this section merely provide background information on the present embodiment and do not constitute the prior art.

Generally, it is possible to support multi-users in desktop computers, laptops, etc. By setting up a user account for each user, a user can input a password and provide different environments according to the account.

This may prevent a third party from using or changing the user's information.

However, in recent years, functions available on a computer have been widely used in various fields such as a tablet PC, a laptop, a smart phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a mobile communication terminal Of mobile devices.

As a result, mobile devices are shared not only with the owners but also with family members, friends, and the like.

However, since the mobile device is only a single user environment and does not consider multi-user support like a general computer at all, there is a problem in that personal information can be leaked or information can be changed by another user because multiple user accounts can not be set .

An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-user support mobile device and a multi-user support method in the multi-user environment for providing a different environment for each user according to login information by setting up a user account for each user in a multi-user environment.

The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for multi-user support in a multi-user support service system for providing a different environment for each user according to login information by setting a user account for each user so that the mobile apparatus supports multi- The purpose.

A multi-user support mobile device according to the present invention includes: an input unit for receiving login information from a user through a login screen; An authentication unit for performing user authentication by comparing log-in information input from a user with preset log-in information; Setting one or more user accounts for providing different environments for each user, switching to a user mode for the corresponding user account according to input login information when user authentication is successful, accessing the user information set in the corresponding user account, To provide user information to the user; And a user information management unit for managing user information for one or more user accounts set for each user. If the user mistakenly inputs the login information by a predetermined number of times when another user attempts to log in, the control unit generates a new guest account Sets limited user information in the generated guest account, switches to the guest mode through the created guest account, and provides limited user information to the user who has mistyped the login information.

The multi-user support mobile device according to the present invention further includes a storage unit for storing programs and data required for operation and storing at least one of personal information and content provider information including personal information and installed application information.

In the multi-user support mobile device according to the present invention, the control unit controls to display one or more user accounts on the login screen so that the user can select a set user account, and when the user selects one of the displayed one or more user accounts Configure the login screen of the selected user account to receive login information.

In the multi-user support mobile device according to the present invention, when the user information management unit sets approval information about the user's files and folders to user information for the switched user mode, the control unit uses the approval information Accesses the set user information, and executes the accessed user information.

In the multi-user support mobile device according to the present invention, the user information management unit manages personal information and one or more applications as user information, and connects one or more applications to the corresponding user accounts so that different application sets are configured for each user.

A multi-user support mobile device in a multi-user support service system according to the present invention includes: an input unit for receiving login information from a user through a login screen; A communication unit for performing communication for a multi-user support service in cooperation with a service apparatus providing a multi-user support service; And transmits the input login information to the service device. When receiving the account information for the pre-set user account according to the login information from the service device, And a control unit for accessing the user information set in the user account by using the access information included in the account information and providing the user information to the user.

In the multi-user support mobile device in the multi-user support service system according to the present invention, the control unit receives and installs a service application from the service device, and when receiving a user account creation request from the user through the service application, And transmits the information indicating the selected user information to the service device to request the user to set or change the user information selected in the user account.

A service device in a multi-user support service system according to the present invention includes: a communication unit for performing communication for providing a multi-user support service in cooperation with a multi-user support mobile device providing one or more user accounts; An authentication unit for performing user authentication by comparing login information received from a multi-user support mobile device with predetermined login information; And the multi-user support service, creates a user account of the user who has subscribed to the service, sets user information in the created user account, and if the user authentication is successful, the user corresponding to the received login information And a control unit for reading the account information for the account and transmitting the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device.

In the service device in the multi-user support service system according to the present invention, when the wrong input information is input from the multi-user support mobile device a predetermined number of times, the controller generates a new guest account with the wrong login information, Sets the limited user information in the created guest account, and transmits the account information for the created guest account to the multi-user support mobile device.

In the service apparatus in the multi-user support service system according to the present invention, the control unit provides the service application to the multi-user support mobile device, receives information indicating the user information selected by the user through the service application, User account, access information for accessing user information set or changed in the multi-user support mobile device, and includes the generated access information in the account information.

In the service device in the multi-user support service system according to the present invention, when there is no user information selected by the user, the controller sets the user information set in the default user account to the created user account.

A method for supporting a multi-user in a multi-user supporting mobile device according to the present invention includes: receiving login information from a user through a login screen; Comparing the login information input by the user with predetermined login information; If the login information matches, switching to the user mode according to the input login information; Providing user information set in the user mode to a user; Creating a new guest account with incorrectly entered login information if the login information is incorrectly entered a predetermined number of times; Setting limited user information in the created guest account; Switching to the guest mode through the created guest account; And providing restricted user information in guest mode to a user who has entered incorrect login information.

The multi-user support method in the multi-user support mobile device according to the present invention further includes setting one or more user accounts to provide different environments for each user before the login information input step.

The method of supporting multi-users in a multi-user support mobile device according to the present invention includes the steps of controlling to display one or more user accounts set on a login screen so that a user can select a set user account before a login information input step; Selecting one of the one or more user accounts displayed by the user; And configuring a login screen of the selected user account for receiving login information.

A method for supporting multi-users in a multi-user support service system according to the present invention includes a multi-user support mobile device providing one or more user accounts and a service device providing a multi-user support service to a multi-user support mobile device User support service system, a multi-user support mobile device requests a multi-user support service subscription to a service device; Performing a subscription process for a multi-user support service according to a request of a multi-user supporting mobile device; Creating and setting a user account of the user to which the service device has subscribed to the service; When the multi-user support mobile device inputs login information from a user, transmitting the login information input to the service device; Transmitting, by the service device, the pre-stored account information for the user account corresponding to the received login information to the multi-user support mobile device; Switching the multi-user support mobile device to a user mode for the user account using the received account information; And providing the user information accessed in the user mode by accessing the user information set in the corresponding user account by the multi-user supporting mobile device.

A method for supporting a multi-user in a service device of a multi-user support service system according to the present invention is a method for supporting multi-user support in a multi-user support service system, Performing a subscription process; Creating a user account of a service subscription user; Setting user information in the created user account; Receiving login information from a multi-user support mobile device; Performing user authentication by comparing the received login information with preset login information; If the user authentication is successful, reading the pre-stored account information for the user account corresponding to the received login information; And transmitting the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device.

A method for supporting multi-users in a service device of a multi-user support service system according to the present invention is a method for supporting multi-user in a service device of a multi-user support service system, comprising: receiving, when incorrectly input login information is made a predetermined number of times, ; Setting limited user information in the created guest account; And transferring account information for the created guest account to the multi-user support mobile device.

The present invention provides a different user environment for each user by setting up a plurality of user accounts in a multi-user supporting mobile device, so that a plurality of users can share and use one multi-user supporting mobile device, It is possible to prevent information leakage and use of important applications even when a multi-user supporting mobile device is lost.

Also, according to the present invention, when another user fails to log in a predetermined number of times, a new guest account is created to set limited user information so that only limited information can be used, thereby preventing another user from being notified whether the login failed .

1 is a diagram illustrating a multi-user support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a mobile device for multi-user support according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a service apparatus for supporting multi-users according to an embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a mobile device for multi-user support according to another embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a multi-user screen according to login in a mobile device for multi-user support according to embodiments of the present invention.
6 is a diagram illustrating a method for supporting multi-users in a multi-user support service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
7 is a diagram illustrating a method for supporting multi-users in a service apparatus of a multi-user support service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a diagram illustrating a method for supporting multi-users in a multi-user supporting mobile device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description and the accompanying drawings, detailed description of well-known functions or constructions that may obscure the subject matter of the present invention will be omitted. It should be noted that the same constituent elements are denoted by the same reference numerals as possible throughout the drawings.

The terms and words used in the present specification and claims should not be construed to be limited to ordinary or dictionary meanings and the inventor is not limited to the concept of terminology for describing his or her invention in the best way. It should be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described in the present specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the technical ideas of the present invention are described. Therefore, It is to be understood that equivalents and modifications are possible.

First, a mobile device for supporting multi-users according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a diagram illustrating a multi-user support service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, a multi-user support service system may include a plurality of multi-user supporting mobile devices 100, a service device 200, and an authentication device 300 interlocked through a communication network 10.

The multi-user support mobile device 100 is a mobile terminal capable of transmitting and receiving various data via a communication network according to a key operation of a user. The multi-user support mobile device 100 includes a tablet PC, a laptop, a smart phone, , A personal digital assistant (PDA), and a mobile communication terminal. Also, the multi-user supporting mobile device 100 is a terminal that performs voice or data communication using a communication network, and includes a browser for communicating with other devices via a communication network, a memory for storing programs and protocols, And a microprocessor for calculating and controlling the microprocessor.

The multi-user support mobile device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may subscribe to the multi-user support service provided by the service device 200 in cooperation with the service device 200, When the information is input, the input information is transmitted to the service device 200, and the account information set and managed by the service device 200 is received, and the user mode is switched using the received account information.

In addition, the multi-user support mobile device 100 accesses user information including a folder file, an installed application, and a program available to the user set in the corresponding user mode, which is switched according to the account information received from the service device 200 Connect in the user mode for the user to use. Here, since the account information includes access information for accessing the user information to be used in the user mode (including the guest mode), the user-supported mobile device 100 can connect the corresponding user information according to the received access information. Accordingly, even if the user fails to log in, the user will not be notified of the login failure.

The service device 200 is interlocked with the multi-user support mobile device 100 and the authentication device 300. The service device 200 provides a multi-user support service and creates a user account according to the login information. At this time, the service device 200 sets the user information requested by the user to the created user account or sets the user information provided to the user account. In addition, the service device 200 generates access information on the user information so as to access the user information installed in the actual multi-user supporting mobile device 100, and generates the access information, the brief information on the set user information, (Including guest mode) are mapped and stored as account information and managed.

Upon receipt of the login information from the multi-user supporting mobile device 100, the service device 200 reads the account information previously stored corresponding to the login information, and transmits the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device 100 .

The service device 200 may process a multi-user support service subscription according to a user's request, and may provide a multi-user support mobile device 100 with a service application for a multi-user support service.

The authentication apparatus 300 manages the personal information of the user of the multi-user supporting mobile device 100 and service subscription information and transmits the authentication information to the user 200 in response to the user authentication request of the multi- Authentication is performed.

In the multi-user support service system configured as described above, a schematic configuration of a multi-user supporting mobile device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a mobile device for multi-user support according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 2, a multi-user supporting mobile device 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a controller 110, an input unit 120, a communication unit 130, a storage unit 140, and an output unit 150 And the like.

The control unit 110 performs overall control of the multi-user supporting mobile device 100, and in particular, provides a plurality of user accounts to support multi-users in the multi-user supporting mobile device 100, Provide a guest mode account to prevent you from noticing the failure.

The control unit 110 receives the login information (for example, ID and password) for login from the user through the input unit 140, and transmits the input login information to the service apparatus 200 through the communication unit 130 Receives the account information corresponding to the login information from the service device 200, switches to the corresponding user mode according to the received account information, and displays the screen of the output unit 150 in the switched user mode or guest mode screen . In addition, the control unit 110 accesses the corresponding user information according to the access information included in the received account information, connects the user information so that the user information can be provided to the user, and executes the corresponding user information at the request of the user.

The input unit 120 may generate a user input signal corresponding to a request or information of a user according to a user's operation and may be implemented as various input means that are currently commercialized or can be commercialized in the future. , A joystick, a touch screen, a touch pad, or the like, as well as a gesture input means for sensing a user's motion and generating a specific input signal. In particular, in the present invention, the input unit 120 generates a selection input signal of the user displayed on the login screen, or generates a login input signal when the user inputs login information to the login screen.

The communication unit 130 communicates with the service device 200 through the communication network 10 and transmits and receives messages related to the service device 200 and the multi-user support service. In particular, the communication unit 130 transmits login information to the service device 200 under the control of the control unit 110, receives the account information from the service device 200, and transfers the account information to the control unit 110. The communication unit 130 can transmit and receive data through various communication methods as well as wire and wireless methods. In addition, the communication unit 130 may transmit and receive data using one or more communication methods. To this end, the communication unit 130 may include a plurality of communication modules each transmitting and receiving data according to different communication methods.

The storage unit 140 stores programs and data necessary for the operation of the multi-user supporting mobile device 100. Basically, the operating program of the multi-user supporting mobile device 100 is stored. In addition, An address book, various kinds of log information, store access information, and account information received from the service device 200. [0033] The storage unit 140 may be an optical storage medium such as a magnetic medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk and a magnetic tape, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Video Disk) A magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk, and a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), and a flash memory.

The output unit 150 is a means for providing a user with an operation result or status of the multi-user supporting mobile device 100. For example, the output unit 150 may include a display unit for visually outputting the result through a screen, a speaker for outputting an audible sound And the like. In particular, in the present invention, the output unit 150 may display a login screen for prompting the multi-user supporting mobile device 100 to input login information, and may switch to a user mode or a guest mode The execution screen of the corresponding user mode or guest mode can be displayed.

Next, a schematic configuration of a service apparatus 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention in a multi-user support service system will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

3 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a service apparatus for supporting multi-users according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3, a multi-user support mobile device 200 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include a control unit 210, an authentication unit 220, a communication unit 230, and a storage unit 240 have.

The control unit 210 performs overall control of the server apparatus 200. In particular, in the present invention, the multi-user support mobile device 100 provides a multi-user support service to support multi- Performs a service subscription process according to the subscription request of the multi-user support service of the device 100, and creates and sets a user account to be provided to the user. To this end, the control unit 210 sets the user information requested by the user to the generated user account, sets the default user information to the generated user account, sets the limited user information to be used in the guest mode in advance do. At this time, the user information setting means that the brief information or the identifier indicating the user information to be set in the user account is mapped to the corresponding user mode.

The controller 210 generates access information for the user information to access the actual user information installed in the actual multi-user supporting mobile device 100, and stores the generated access information, the simple information (or identifier) And the user mode (including the guest mode), stores it in the storage unit 250 by storing it in the account information.

Upon receipt of the login information from the multi-user support mobile device 100, the control unit 210 checks whether the received login information matches the previously registered login information, and if the login information matches, Reads the account information, and transmits the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device (100).

On the other hand, if the login information does not match, the control unit 210 informs the multi-user support mobile device 100 of the login failure, and the login information is incorrectly entered by the user a predetermined number of times (for example, three times) In case of failure, the control unit 210 creates a new guest mode account using the incorrect login information (password) so that the user can not notice the login failure. In addition, the control unit 210 may set limited user information, which is basically preset in the guest mode account, generated so as to use the input login information and the generated guest mode account so as to utilize the limited privilege (restricted use information) The access information for accessing user information installed in the multi-user support mobile device 100 is generated, and the generated access information and the information about the set user information (or identifier) are mapped to the generated guest mode account, And transmits the account information for the created guest mode account to the multi-user support mobile device 100. The multi-

The control unit 210 performs user authentication in cooperation with the authentication device 300 in the process of subscribing to the multi-user support service, and when the multi-user support mobile device 100 accesses, After performing user authentication, control is provided to provide a multi-user support service.

The authentication unit 220 compares the login information received from the control unit 210 with predetermined login information to check whether the login information matches the login information, and transmits the confirmed result to the control unit 210 to perform user authentication.

The communication unit 230 communicates with the multi-user supporting mobile device 100 through the communication network 10 and transmits and receives messages related to the multi-user supporting service and the user supporting mobile device 100, And sends and receives messages for user authentication. The communication unit 230 can transmit and receive data through various communication methods as well as wired and wireless methods. In addition, data can be transmitted and received using one or more communication methods. For this purpose, the communication unit 230 may include a plurality of communication modules for transmitting and receiving data according to different communication methods, respectively.

The storage unit 240 stores programs and data necessary for the operation of the service apparatus 200. Basically, the operating program of the service apparatus 200 is stored, and service subscription information for each user (user personal information, Service information, login information, etc.), user mode (or guest mode) account information mapped to the login information, brief information (or identifier) for the set user information, account information including access information for accessing the user information, Authentication information, an application to be provided, and the like. The storage unit 240 may be an optical storage medium such as a magnetic medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk, and a magnetic tape, a compact disk read only memory (CD-ROM), and a digital video disk (DVD) A magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk, and a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), and a flash memory.

Meanwhile, the multi-user support mobile device 400 according to another embodiment of the present invention directly creates and sets up a plurality of user accounts to support multiple users, and a user who attempts to log in creates a guest mode account, You can set it so that it does not notice login failure.

4 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a mobile device for multi-user support according to an embodiment of the present invention.

4, the multi-user support mobile device 400 includes a control unit 410, a user information management unit 420, an authentication unit 430, an input unit 440, a storage unit 450, and an output unit 460 And the like.

The control unit 410 performs overall control of the multi-user supporting mobile device 400. In particular, in the present invention, the multi-user supporting mobile device 400 generates and sets a plurality of user accounts to support multi- Create a guest account and set up restricted user information to prevent users attempting to log in from recognizing login failures.

The control unit 410 receives the login information (for example, an ID and a password) for login from the user through the input unit 440 and transmits the input login information to the authentication unit 430 for authentication, And determines whether or not the user who has made the login request accepts the login according to the result of the comparison with the login information set in advance.

As shown in the attached FIG. 5, if the login information matches, the control unit 410 switches to the corresponding user mode. The user modes generated for each user so that multiple users can use the multi-user support mobile device 400 can be managed by matching with the login information, and when the login information matches, the mode is switched to the corresponding user mode matching with the login information, If the login information is incorrectly entered a certain number of times, a guest account is created to switch to the guest mode.

Specifically, when the login information matches, the control unit 410 displays the corresponding address book, account information, various logs (call log, etc.) managed by the user information management unit 420, storage access information Access to personal information allows a logged-in user to use it in user mode through various applications. The control unit 410 controls the user information management unit 420 to set / change user information (folders, files, programs, applications, etc.) available in the current user mode according to a user's request Signal. When the user logs in, the control unit 410 accesses the set / changed user information managed by the user information managing unit 420 and controls to execute the set / changed user information, thereby providing the user information set / changed to the user .

The control unit 410 can perform the switching of the user mode by applying two methods. One of the methods is to display one or more user accounts settable to each user mode on the login screen, You can choose to log in. Accordingly, the control unit 410 configures a login screen of the user selected to perform login as the user selected by the user, transfers the login screen to the output unit 460, and displays the login screen on the screen of the output unit 460. When the login information is inputted through the login screen, the controller 410 switches to the user mode and accesses the user information set in the switched user mode, and provides the user information to the user. Alternatively, when the user inputs login information, the control unit 410 switches to the corresponding user mode according to the input login information, accesses the corresponding user information, Can provide the corresponding user information.

If the login information does not match, the control unit 410 confirms whether or not the login has failed a predetermined number of times, generates a new guest account using the wrong login information (password), inputs the entered login information, Controls the user to use limited privilege (limited usage information). As a result, the guest mode is not switched every time a login failure occurs, so that other users attempting to log in will not be able to notice the login failure.

The user information management unit 420 manages a content provider and user information, and manages and manages user information to be allowed to access in each user mode. The user information management unit 420 connects the user information requested to access in the user mode in which the user is logged in according to the request of the control unit 410. To this end, the user information management unit 420 may provide an application program interface (API) for accessing / changing the corresponding user information by using the login information input at the time of user login. That is, when the login information is input, the control unit 410 checks the login information and receives a control signal for accessing the user information. The user information management unit 420 accesses the control unit 410 through the application program interface, 410) operating system to access the corresponding user information. If the user information management unit 420 receives the user information change request from the user, the user information management unit 420 accesses the control unit 410 through the application program interface and changes the corresponding user information according to the control signal of the control unit 410.

In addition, the user information management unit 420 sets the permission information for the user's files and folders to the user information for the switched user mode, and when the login fails, the permission information for the user's files and folders, You can set the information to not be exposed by exception processing. Accordingly, when the user attempts to access the approval information at the time of log-in, the control unit 410 may connect the user information to the user information.

The user information management unit 420 manages applications installed in the multi-user support mobile device 400 and sets an application execution right. That is, the user information management unit 420 sets an execution right so that different application sets are configured for each user, and executes the application set in the user mode in which the user is logged in under the control of the control unit 410. [

The authentication unit 430 compares the login information received from the control unit 410 with predetermined login information to confirm whether or not the login information matches the login information, and transmits the confirmed result to the control unit 410 to perform user authentication.

The input unit 440 may generate a user input signal corresponding to a request or information of a user according to a user's operation and may be realized by various input means that are currently commercialized or may be commercialized in the future. , A joystick, a touch screen, a touch pad, or the like, as well as a gesture input means for sensing a user's motion and generating a specific input signal. In particular, in the present invention, the input unit 440 generates a login input signal when the user inputs a selection input signal displayed on the login screen or when the user inputs login information on the login screen.

The storage unit 450 stores programs and data necessary for the operation of the multi-user supporting mobile device 400. Basically, the operating program of the multi-user supporting mobile device 400 is stored. In addition, And store personal information (address book, account information, various log information, store access information, etc.). The storage unit 450 may be an optical recording medium such as a magnetic medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk and a magnetic tape, a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), a DVD (Digital Video Disk) A magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk, and a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), and a flash memory.

The output unit 460 is a means for providing a user with an operation result or status of the multi-user supporting mobile device 400. For example, the output unit 460 may include a display unit for visually outputting a result through a screen, a speaker for outputting an audible sound, And the like. In particular, in the present invention, the output unit 460 may display a login screen for prompting the multi-user support mobile device 400 to input login information, and may switch to a user mode or a guest mode And the corresponding execution screen can be displayed.

Hereinafter, a method for supporting multiple users in a multi-user support service system according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

6 is a diagram illustrating a method for supporting multi-users in a multi-user support system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, in step 1101, the multi-user support mobile device 100 requests service subscription to the service device 200 as the user requests subscription to the multi-user support service. Accordingly, in step 1102, the service device 200 processes the service subscription. At this time, the service device 120 performs the user authentication in cooperation with the authentication device 300 according to the information input by the user received from the multi-user support mobile device 100, and if the authentication is successful, the service device 120 processes the service subscription .

In step 1103, the service device 200 transmits a service subscription process result to the multi-user support mobile device 100. At this time, the service device 200 provides a service application to be executed in the multi-user support mobile device 100. [ Accordingly, in step 1104, the multi-user support mobile device 100 executes the provided service application, and upon receipt of the account request from the user through the executed service application, requests the user information service device 200 to create a user account. At this time, the multi-user support mobile device 100 can receive user information such as personal folders and files, installed applications and programs to be used by the user via the service application, and can transmit simple information (or an identifier) To the device (200).

In step 1105, the service device 200 generates a user account according to the user account creation request, sets basic user information to be provided to the user or user information selected by the user to the created user account, 100 to access the actual user information corresponding to the set user information. Then, the service device 200 maps the generated access information and the simplified information (or identifier) of the set user information to the created user account, and stores the information in the account information.

In step 1106, the multi-user support mobile device 100 receives the login information from the user. In step 1107, the multi-user support mobile device 100 transmits the login information to the service device 200.

In step 1108, the service device 200 checks whether the login information matches the pre-stored login information. In step 1109, the service device 200 checks the corresponding user account set for the login information according to the confirmation result, And reads the account information for the identified user account. Then, in step 1110, the service device 200 transmits the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device 100.

In step 1111, the multi-user support mobile device 100 checks the received account information, switches to the corresponding user mode according to the account information corresponding to the account information included in the account information, and displays the corresponding user mode on the screen. Then, in step 1112, the multi-user support mobile device 100 confirms the access information included in the account information and accesses and connects the user information set in the corresponding user account through the confirmed access information. Accordingly, when the user selects an icon or menu for the user information displayed on the screen, the user information is provided to the user.

The multi-user support method will be described in more detail as follows.

7 is a diagram illustrating a method for supporting multi-users in a service apparatus of a multi-user support service system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, in step 1201, the service device 200 confirms whether there is a service subscription request from the multi-user supporting mobile device 100 and receives a service subscription request, and performs service subscription processing in step 1202. FIG. Thereafter, in step 1203, the service device 200 confirms whether there is a user account creation request from the multi-user supporting mobile device 100. As a result of checking, if there is no request to create a user account, the user is kept in a standby state. On the other hand, if there is a user account creation request, the service device 200 creates a user account using the one-time login information at step 1204, and sets user information usable by the user in the created user account. In step 1205, the service device 200 generates access information for accessing the set user information.

Then, in step 1206, the service device 200 confirms whether login information has been received. As a result of checking, if the login information is not received, the user is kept in the standby state. On the other hand, if the login information is received, the service device 200 checks in step 1207 whether the login information matches the previously stored login information. If it is determined that they match, the service device 200 proceeds to step 1212 and performs the subsequent steps.

On the other hand, if the login information does not match, the service device 200 checks in step 1208 whether the login information is incorrectly input a predetermined number of times (three times). If it is determined that the login information is not input by mistake a predetermined number of times, the service device 200 proceeds to step 1206 and receives the login information again. On the other hand, if the login information is incorrectly input a predetermined number of times, the service device 200 generates a new guest account using the wrong login information in step 1209. Then, in step 1210, the service device 200 sets the limited user information in the generated guest account, and generates access information to access the user information actually installed in the multi-user support mobile device 100 with respect to the set user information The generated access information is mapped to the generated guest account and stored in the account information. Then, in step 1211, the service device 200 transmits account information on the created guest account to the multi-user support mobile device 100.

On the other hand, in step 1212, the service device 200 reads the account information for the predetermined user account corresponding to the login information as the login information matches, and transmits the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device 100 .

In step 1213, the service device 200 receives the change request from the multi-user support mobile device 100. In step 1214, the service device 200 transmits the account information for the preset user account to the account information . To this end, the service device 200 reads the corresponding account information and transmits the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device 100 so that the multi-user support mobile device 100 displays the service account through the service application. Accordingly, when the user selects information to be changed through the service application, the multi-user support mobile device 100 transmits the selected information to the service device 200. [ Then, the service device 200 changes account information reflecting the selected information.

As described above, in the embodiment of the present invention, a method for supporting multi-users in a multi-user support service system has been described. However, in another embodiment of the present invention, Will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

8 is a diagram illustrating a method for supporting multi-users in a multi-user supporting mobile device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 8, in step 2101, the multi-user support mobile device 400 checks whether login information is input through a login screen. If the login information is not input, the login screen is continuously maintained to wait for login input.

If it is determined that the login information has been input, the multi-user support mobile device 400 compares the login information input through the login with the predetermined login information in step 2102, and performs the user authentication.

In step 2103, the multi-user support mobile device 400 checks whether the compared login information matches, and performs step 2107 if the compared login information does not coincide with the corresponding user information. .

In step 2105, the multi-user support mobile device 400 accesses the user information set in the switched corresponding user mode, and in step 2106, the multi-user support mobile device 400 provides the accessed user information to the user.

On the other hand, if the login information does not match, the multi-user support mobile device 400 checks in step 2107 whether the login information has failed a predetermined number of times (for example, three times). If it is determined that the number of failures is less than the predetermined number, the flow advances to step 2101 to prompt the user to input login information.

If it is determined that the predetermined number of times has failed, the multi-user support mobile device 400 generates a new guest account with the unsuccessful login information in step 2108, and stores information related to the created guest account.

Thereafter, in step 2109, the multi-user support mobile device 400 sets the restricted login information and limited privilege to the created guest account, that is, limited user information, accesses limited user information, Lt; RTI ID = 0.0 > limited user information.

Accordingly, when the login fails, the guest mode is not switched to the guest mode and a new guest account is created. Even if another user fails to log in, the login failure is not noticed. Therefore, the owner's personal information of the owner of the multi- can do.

As described above, the multi-user support method according to an embodiment of the present invention sets up execution rights not only for personal information but also applications as user information in advance, and displays different personal information for each user, Can be used. When the user changes the user information in the corresponding user mode, the changed user information remains as it is when the same user is next logged in.

Program instructions to be recorded may be those specially designed and constructed for the present invention or may be available to those skilled in the art of computer software. For example, the recording medium may be an optical recording medium such as a magnetic medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk and a magnetic tape, a compact disk read only memory (CD-ROM), a digital video disk (DVD) Includes a hardware device that is specially configured to store and execute program instructions such as a magneto-optical medium such as a floppy disk and a ROM, a random access memory (RAM), a flash memory, do. Examples of program instructions may include machine language code such as those generated by a compiler, as well as high-level language code that may be executed by a computer using an interpreter or the like. Such a hardware device may be configured to operate as one or more software modules to perform the operations of the present invention, and vice versa.

It should be noted that the embodiments of the present invention disclosed in the present specification and drawings are only illustrative of specific examples for the purpose of understanding and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that other modifications based on the technical idea of the present invention are possible in addition to the embodiments disclosed herein.

The present invention relates to a multi-user support mobile device for providing different environments for each user according to login information by setting up various user accounts, a multi-user support method in the multi-user support mobile device, an apparatus for multi- A plurality of users can share and use one multi-user supporting mobile device by providing a different user environment for each user by setting up a plurality of user accounts in a multi-user supporting mobile device, And can not be used / set / changed. Therefore, even if a multi-user supporting mobile device is lost, information leakage and use of dangerous applications can be prevented, which is industrially applicable.

Further, according to the present invention, when another user fails to log in a predetermined number of times, a new guest account is created, limited user information is set, and only limited information can be used, thereby preventing another user from recognizing the failure of login. There is a possibility.

100: Multi-user support mobile device 110:
120: input unit 130: communication unit
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420: User information management unit 430: Authentication unit
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Claims (17)

An input unit for receiving login information from a user through a login screen;
An authentication unit for performing user authentication by comparing log-in information input from the user with predetermined log-in information;
Setting one or more user accounts for providing different environments for each user, switching to a user mode for a corresponding user account according to the input login information if the user authentication is successful, And providing the user information to the user; And
A user information management unit for managing user information on the at least one user account set for each user;
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If the user mistakenly inputs the login information a predetermined number of times after the user attempts to log in, the controller creates a new guest account with the wrong login information, sets the limited user information in the created guest account, To the guest mode, and provides the limited user information to a user who has mistyped the login information. The method according to claim 1,
Further comprising a storage unit for storing programs and data necessary for the operation and storing at least one of personal information and content provider information including personal information and installed application information. The apparatus of claim 1,
Controlling the display of the one or more user accounts on the log-in screen so that the user can select the set user account, selecting one of the one or more user accounts displayed by the user, Screen. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > 15. < / RTI > The apparatus of claim 1,
When the user information management unit sets approval information for the user's files and folders to user information for the switched user mode, the user accesses the set user information using the approval information at the time of login, User device. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1,
Wherein the managing unit manages the personal information and the at least one application as the user information and connects the at least one application to the corresponding user account so that different application sets are configured for each user. An input unit for receiving login information from a user through a login screen;
A communication unit for performing communication for a multi-user support service in cooperation with a service apparatus providing a multi-user support service; And
Setting a user mode for providing a different environment for each user, transmitting input login information to the service device, and receiving account information for a user account set in advance according to the login information from the service device, A controller for switching to a user mode for the user account using the account information, accessing the user information set in the user account using the access information included in the account information, and providing the user information to the user;
User support service system in a multi-user support service system. 7. The apparatus of claim 6,
Receiving service application from the service device and receiving a user account creation request from the user through the service application, selecting information to be set in the user account from the user and inputting information indicating selected user information to the service device And requests the user to set or change the selected user information in the multi-user support service system. A communication unit for performing communication for providing a multi-user support service in cooperation with a multi-user support mobile device providing one or more user accounts;
An authentication unit for performing user authentication by comparing login information received from the multi-user support mobile device with predetermined login information; And
User support service, creating a user account of the user who has performed the service subscription, setting user information in the created user account, and if the user authentication is successful, And transmitting the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device;
User service system according to the present invention. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8,
When a wrong input login information is received from the multi-user support mobile device a predetermined number of times, a new guest account is created with incorrect login information, limited user information is set to the created guest account, User support mobile device to the multi-user support mobile device. 9. The apparatus according to claim 8,
Wherein the multi-user support mobile device provides a service application to the multi-user support mobile device, receives information indicating user information selected by the user through the service application and sets or changes the generated user account, Generates access information for accessing the set or changed user information, and stores the generated access information in the account information. 11. The apparatus according to claim 10,
And if the user information selected by the user does not exist, sets the user information that is basically set in the created user account. Receiving login information from a user through a login screen;
Comparing the login information input from the user with preset login information;
Switching to a user mode for a corresponding user account corresponding to the input login information if the login information matches;
Providing the user information set in the corresponding user mode to the user;
Creating a new guest account with incorrect login information if incorrect login information is input a predetermined number of times;
Setting restricted user information to the created guest account;
Switching to the guest mode through the created guest account; And
Providing the limited user information in the guest mode to a user who has entered incorrect login information;
Wherein the multi-user supporting mobile device is a multi-user supporting mobile device. 13. The method of claim 12,
Setting one or more user accounts for providing different environments for each user before the login information input step;
Wherein the method further comprises the steps of: 13. The method of claim 12,
Before the login information input step,
Controlling one or more user accounts set on the login screen to be displayed so that the user can select the set user account;
Selecting one of the one or more user accounts displayed by the user; And
Configuring a login screen of a selected user account for receiving the login information;
Wherein the method further comprises the steps of: In a multi-user support service system including a multi-user support mobile device providing one or more user accounts and a service device providing multi-user support services with a multi-user support mobile device,
Wherein the multi-user support mobile device requests the multi-user support service subscription to the service device;
Performing a subscription process for a multi-user support service according to a request of the multi-user supporting mobile device;
Creating and setting a user account of a user to which the service device has subscribed to the service;
Transmitting the login information input to the service device when the multi-user supporting mobile device inputs login information from a user;
Transmitting the pre-stored account information for the user account corresponding to the received login information to the multi-user support mobile device;
Switching the multi-user support mobile device to a user mode for the user account using the received account information; And
The multi-user support mobile device accessing the user information set in the corresponding user account and providing the user information accessed in the user mode;
User support service system according to claim 1, Performing a subscription process for the multi-user support service when receiving a multi-user support service subscription request from a multi-user support mobile device providing one or more user accounts;
Creating a user account of a service subscription user;
Setting user information in the created user account;
Receiving login information from the multi-user supported mobile device;
Performing user authentication by comparing the received login information with preset login information;
Reading the pre-stored account information for the user account corresponding to the received login information if the user authentication is successful; And
Transmitting the read account information to the multi-user support mobile device;
The method comprising the steps of: receiving a service request from a service provider; 17. The method of claim 16,
Creating a new guest account with incorrectly entered login information upon receipt of erroneously entered login information from the multi-user support mobile device a predetermined number of times;
Setting limited user information in the created guest account; And
Transmitting the account information for the created guest account to the multi-user support mobile device;
The method comprising the steps of: receiving a service request from a service providing apparatus;

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