WO2007014698A1 - Systeme de communication permettant de securiser la communication entre des terminaux d'interlocuteurs, et appareils peripheriques correspondants - Google Patents

Systeme de communication permettant de securiser la communication entre des terminaux d'interlocuteurs, et appareils peripheriques correspondants Download PDF

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WO2007014698A1
WO2007014698A1 PCT/EP2006/007451 EP2006007451W WO2007014698A1 WO 2007014698 A1 WO2007014698 A1 WO 2007014698A1 EP 2006007451 W EP2006007451 W EP 2006007451W WO 2007014698 A1 WO2007014698 A1 WO 2007014698A1
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Pierre-Alain Cotte
Michael Greve
Frank SCHÜLER
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  • Communication system for secure communication between terminals of communication partners and peripherals therefor
  • the invention relates to a Ko ⁇ ununikationssystem for communication between at least two communication partners via any communication networks, in particular via the Internet, by means of terminals, such as. Personal computers and mobile communication terminals, and hereby executable communication applications, in particular a software for controlling a direct and secure communication between the two communication partners.
  • terminals such as.
  • personal computers and mobile communication terminals and hereby executable communication applications, in particular a software for controlling a direct and secure communication between the two communication partners.
  • Different media and communication types are integrated, such as: Instant messaging, e-mail, VoIP (Voice over IP) and / or file transfer etc.
  • the term communication generally refers to any type of message or message
  • IM systems In known communication systems, in particular in instant messaging systems (short IM systems), a spontaneous and immediate message transmission takes place between the communication partners via the Internet.
  • the administration and control of network-side processes are performed by servers or control devices.
  • the so-called IM clients By means of the application programs installed on the terminals, the so-called IM clients, it is then possible to chat in real time, to send short messages (in a push process) to the other communication partner or to exchange files.
  • the addresses of preferred contacts or communication partners are stored and it is reported as soon as they are on the Internet and also the IM system use. Examples of IM systems are ICQ (see also http://www.icq.com) or MSN-Messanger (see also http: // messenger .msn.com).
  • communication systems for communication between a first communication partner and a second communication partner comprising the following elements: a communication network, preferably the Internet; a first terminal of the first communication partner comprising a first communication application for execution by the first terminal; a second terminal of the second communication partner, comprising a second communication application for execution by the second terminal; and a controller connected to the terminals.
  • the object is achieved by a communication system with the features of claim 1 and by a peripheral device for use in this system having the features of the independent claim.
  • a communication system which is distinguished, in particular, by the communication applications and the control device establishing an immediately available communication connection in the communication network for exclusive communication between the first and the second communication partner, wherein each communication partner can be assigned a graphical symbol, which can be stored on the user interface (desktop) of the terminal of the other communication partner, and that at least for one of the graphical symbols, data for the graphical representation of the symbol are stored in a peripheral device which the other communication partner connects to his terminal for establishing the communication connection.
  • the proposed peripheral device for use in the communication system is therefore characterized in that for at least one of the graphical symbols, data for graphically representing the symbol are stored in the peripheral device which the other communication partner connects to its terminal for establishing the communication link.
  • the peripheral device has an external design that corresponds to the graphical representation of the symbol.
  • the representations of the desktop ComBots and the shape of the peripheral device are matched to each other.
  • the peripheral device is designed as a miniature car, so appears on the desktop also a car in the same or at least in a very similar design.
  • a user receives the ComBot of his communication partner in figurative form or as a figure (for example, car or cartoon character, etc.). Therefore, the following will also be talked about figure ComBots. Because the data for the corresponding desktop ComBot are stored in the respective figure ComBot (peripheral device), the user can immediately gain access to the system by simply connecting the peripheral device with his terminal device and establish a communication connection to the communication partner.
  • identification data are stored in the respective peripheral device, which entitle the user to establish the communication connection in the communication system.
  • the peripheral device designed in this way can therefore serve as an access instrument for the communication system, especially for first users.
  • This also has advantages in the field of marketing. If you want to be a potential first user for the use of the Communications system win, then you send him such a peripheral device, which is designed as a figure ComBot with a USB port, for example.
  • This type of invitation to use the system is particularly appealing and can be used eg in the commercial sector, especially in marketing campaigns. But even in the private sector such an invitation can be used, in particular to address friends and / or acquaintances in a very personal way.
  • the peripheral device By storing the identification data and / or the communication application, there is the possibility of increasing the security by the peripheral device is designed as a memory stick (memory stick), which is used as a digital sockets (dongle), the system requires an authentication before, on such a memory stick was written. So it is only possible to actively use the system on the Internet via the passwords when the dongle is plugged into a terminal connected to the system, in particular Internet access terminal. It is also suggested that this dongle be plugged in, thus launching the communications application, notably displaying the combo on the desktop, and then reopening a communication channel.
  • a memory stick memory stick
  • the communications application notably displaying the combo on the desktop
  • the respective communication application via the associated graphical symbol can be activated, in particular activated by moving a cursor on the graphical symbol.
  • the communication can be operated and controlled by simple mouse clicks and / or drag-and-drop movements by the user.
  • Figures ComBot can be activated, in particular by moving and / or touching the peripheral device is activated, wherein the peripheral device comprises a sensor, in particular a Motion sensor, position sensor, touch sensor or thermal sensor contains.
  • the operation of the character ComBots and the corresponding desktop ComBots are coordinated.
  • the operation and touch of the figure ComBots has a corresponding influence on the appearance and / or the status of the desktop ComBots: For example, if the user caresses the figure ComBot, so this is detected by sensor and the communication application causes a matching animation of the desktop -ComBots by the ComBot pleasant "reacts.” Or if, for example, the figure ComBot by the user turned upside down, the desktop ComBot appears in the same position and the communication status to the other partner is switched from active to inactive.
  • the respective communication application can be activated via the peripheral device and changes the graphical representation of the symbol in dependence on the movement and / or on the touch of the peripheral device.
  • the respective peripheral device has a memory at least for storing the data, in particular for storing the data and the Contains identification data, and a related wired interface for connection to the terminal or a wireless interface for connection to the terminal contains.
  • a memory at least for storing the data, in particular for storing the data and the Contains identification data, and a related wired interface for connection to the terminal or a wireless interface for connection to the terminal contains.
  • a USB port or a Bluetooth radio part can be used. But other interfaces can be used, such as infrared interfaces.
  • the respective peripheral device for storing the data contains a data carrier, in particular an RFID tag or a bar code. This can be created with all its basic functions in a relatively cost-effective manner a figure ComBot.
  • the character ComBot i. the respective peripheral device, a processor chip that processes the stored data, in particular the identification data and program data of the communication application.
  • the character ComBot i. the respective peripheral device, a processor chip that processes the stored data, in particular the identification data and program data of the communication application.
  • the respective figure ComBot and / or the corresponding desktop ComBot are assigned to an exclusive connection to the respective communication partner.
  • An exclusive use of an individual graphic symbol for a special communication partner ensures that no confusion can occur.
  • an individual figure and a corresponding icon or icon may be used to represent a particular communication partner. The same applies to the type of animation of the ComBots, where the Signaling to the other communication partner takes place by animating the graphical symbol in the user interface of the communication partner in an individual manner.
  • the communication system represents a communication environment, which consists of the above-mentioned, various components, in particular the ComBots, which are implemented in hardware and / or software.
  • the communication system comprises terminals such as computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), telephones, mobile communication terminals, networks, servers, storage, and communication applications, such as e.g. B.
  • terminals such as computers, personal digital assistants (PDAs), telephones, mobile communication terminals, networks, servers, storage, and communication applications, such as e.g. B.
  • Communication programs for telephony, voice-over-IP (VoIP), instant messaging, e-mail, etc., which are so fused together that the users of the system the boundaries between synchronous and asynchronous communication and between different communication media disappear.
  • Communication within the meaning of the invention encompasses any type of transmission of data in general, in particular multimedia data, such as text (documents, e-mails, memos, etc.), video (picture, photo, film, etc.), audio (voice, sound, music, etc .).
  • the communication applications allow communication between the first and second communication partners by means of a plurality of different media.
  • the communication applications allow communication between the first and second communication partners by means of a plurality of different media.
  • Communication applications one, several or all of the following communication types: text, voice, in particular telephone, VoIP, streaming, in particular real-time audio or video transmission, data transfer, in particular image, text, music, video data, file sharing, instant messaging, chat , Email and / or Fax.
  • the terminals used by the communication partners in particular computers, mobile communication devices or PDAs, preferably have a connection to the communication network via an Internet connection. Particularly preferably, this Internet connection is a permanent connection or an immediately available if necessary connection.
  • Various applications may run in parallel on these terminals, so that the terminals need not be used exclusively for the communication application of the present invention.
  • the communication partners or contacts may be persons or institutions who use the communication system for communication with each other via their terminals.
  • a communication network in the sense of the invention is any network which is available to the communication partners for communication transmission. This may be, in particular, the Internet as a network or else a mobile radio network, an ISDN network, a general IP-based network or a combination thereof.
  • the communication application is preferably a software that can be started and used by the communication partner on his terminal.
  • This communication application is in particular a program with which the exchange of files, messages, status signaling such as the presence of the other communication partner or the presence of new messages can be performed.
  • the communication application is via a graphical icon or icon on the user interface, ie preferably the electronic desktop, on the terminal of Communication partner shown. The symbol represents the other contact partner.
  • communication applications can then be started, such as eg telephony, in particular VoIP, instant messaging and / or data transmission, status signaling and animation of this icon signaling the status of the other communication partner or the presence of the files provided by him.
  • a control device is preferably provided for coordinating the communication between the two communication applications and, on the one hand, for establishing the corresponding connection path between the two communication partners and, on the other hand, for providing the contents that are involved in the communication between the two
  • the controller can also perform the authentication of the two communication partners.
  • the control device is set up on a dedicated server in the Internet, which can then also access memory contents that are desired for the connection or the contents of the communication between the communication partners.
  • the control device also handles the management of the connection in the Internet, in particular also supports secure transmission and / or encryption.
  • the communication application builds on demand via the control device then an immediately available exclusive connection between the two communication partners.
  • the individual communication application is thus able to establish a connection to a specific other communication partner, so that the connection between these two Ko ⁇ ununikationspartnern is an exclusive connection. Since no public address (eg URL) exists for this connection between the two communication partners, which could be used by anyone, the communication partner can not be contacted by a third party via this communication application, but only by the once defined communication partner. In this way, only a communication via the first and the second communication partner can be established via the exclusive connection in the communication network.
  • URL public address
  • the two communication partners can communicate directly and exclusively with each other, without either one of them receiving unwanted messages via this communication system. It is thus possible a secure point-to-point communication. Since communication takes place only between the two partners and no third party can communicate via this communication channel, it is impossible that unwanted advertising and spam reach this communication system to one of the communication partners.
  • a communication system is provided which elegantly and unknowingly provides and displays both files and preferably records of any communication ever made between the two partners, as well as having a communication element through which the partners can communicate.
  • This innovative communication system ensures an exclusive communication between the two communication partners that is kept free of disturbing influences of third parties.
  • the provision of data and, preferably, historical information about contacts has in the past provided an application that communicates more directly and more comprehensively than traditional communication applications such as e-mail, fax, chat, instant messaging, etc.
  • Fig. Ia shows a schematic view of a
  • FIG. 1b shows the simplified representation of a corresponding communication environment for two communication partners or contacts, which are respectively represented as graphical symbols (abbreviated to "ComBots”) on the terminal desktop of the contact partner;
  • Fig. Ic shows a terminal and a wirelessly connected peripheral device, the outer shape corresponding to the graphical representation of the ComBots on the terminal desktop;
  • Fig. 2 shows a schematic view of
  • Fig. 3 shows in part figures 3a and 3b schematically the mouse-over functionality
  • FIG. 4 schematically shows the drag-and-drop functionality of FIGS. 4 a to 4 c Communication application of the communication system according to the invention
  • FIG. 5a shows a simplified representation of a contact connection in the form of a two-point contact connection to FIG. 1, in which the method according to the invention is used and in which contacts on the desktop are represented by the so-called ComBots;
  • Fig. 5b shows representations of further contact connections, in particular multipoint contact connections, in which the method according to the invention is used and in which contacts on the desktop are represented by the so-called ComBots;
  • GroupComBots shows a representation of a group formation of ComBots as so-called GroupComBots
  • FIG. 7 shows an illustration of a system architecture for managing contacts by means of the method according to the invention involving ComBots and / or GroupComBots;
  • Fig. 8 shows a terminal and in the form of a
  • Miniature car designed peripheral device containing a data memory and a USB interface for connection to the terminal;
  • Fig. 9 shows a terminal and in the form of a
  • Miniaturtieres designed peripheral device which also includes a motion sensor and a wireless radio interface for connection to the terminal contains;
  • Fig. 10 shows a terminal and in the form of a
  • Miniature shaped peripheral device which also includes a wireless radio interface for connection to the terminal, wherein in the peripheral device data for a plurality of ComBots are stored, which can be combined to form a GroupComBot.
  • FIG. 1 a shows a schematic illustration of a communication system 5 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.
  • a terminal 30.1 of the first communication partner A comprises a local communication application 10.1.
  • the terminal 30.1 is a computer with Internet access via a DSL broadband connection. This is the access to the communication network 9, i. the internet possible.
  • a terminal 30.2 of the second communication partner B is shown with a communication application 10.2.
  • This terminal 30.2 is also a computer and has access to the Internet.
  • the communication partners A and B can therefore communicate with one another via the Internet 9, which is exemplary for various communication networks, by means of the communication applications running on their terminals 30.1 or 30.2. In this case, communication is effected directly and securely by means of a control device 20 and associated memory 15.1a to 15.1c and 15.2, said memories preferably serving as data buffers.
  • the control device 20 has access to the memories 15.1a, 15.1b and 15.1c and 15.2.
  • the memories contain communication data and files containing the Exchange communication partners with one another or at least make them available to the other partner.
  • the concrete storage location can be distributed over any storage media and over different locations.
  • the memory 15.1a is located on a server
  • the memory 15.1b is a memory on the PDA (personal digital assistant) of the first communication partner A
  • the memory 15.1c is the local memory on its computer 30.1.
  • the memory 15.2 is a storage area on a server accessible via the Internet. Between the local communication applications 10.1 and 10.2 is shown schematically how a graphical user interface with areas for the selection of data 17.1 and 17.2 in a double window 14 is displayed.
  • this control panel comprises a communication element 11 as an interaction window.
  • a communication to the second communication partner B is initiated by the first communication partner A
  • a request is sent to the control device 20 by the local communication application 10.1 on the computer 30.1 of the first communication partner A to establish or release the connection from A to B.
  • the controller 20 authenticates the connection from A to B by checking whether both partners in the system are registered or authenticated and that this exclusive connection can be made. Then, the controller 20 selects the selection of the first Communication partner A, ie the predetermined by him data, files and / or data areas in the memories 15.1a and 15.1b and 15.1c, to be displayed in the left double-window half 17.1.
  • the data, files and data area selected by the second communication partner B are displayed in the memory 15.2 in the right-hand double-window half 17.2 as data for the communication partner B.
  • the data is thus available which the communication partner A provides to the communication partner B and in the area 17.2 the data which the communication partner B makes available to the communication partner A in this exclusive connection.
  • the system has now been able to set up a communication channel to the communication partner B, whereby the partners on the website are offered the double window 14 and a communication element 11 as an input and control element.
  • the communication partner A can now communicate exclusively with the communication partner B via the corresponding local communication application 10.1 or 10.2 and exchange data and vice versa.
  • the communication applications 10.1 and 10.2 can be activated via the respectively assigned graphical symbol (desktop ComBot) 40.2 or 40.1, the design of the respective desktop ComBot (eg 40.2) preferably being able to be defined by the user (A) to him to provide a thought support with which communication partner (B) he has to deal with in this communication application.
  • stylized symbols such as a Smiley or a heart
  • the symbols or icons are preferably animated in order to signal states to the respective communication partner which indicate the current status of the other communication partner, in particular the status, whether he is online or whether he does not want to be disturbed at the time and the like.
  • the animation of the respective ComBot is initiated by the controller 20 and executed by the corresponding communication application (10.1).
  • the communication applications can be activated by moving a cursor over the graphical symbol. It is thus advantageously possible to start a function by moving the cursor on the ComBot or Icon (mouse-over function). If the mouse is over the icon, pop-up menus can be opened in which the user then selects individual pop-ups Functionality of the communication application can select or recognize a special status. It is thus possible, for example, for the user to be given the option of a notification or of a call to the communication partner by means of the pop-up menu or to see how many messages of the communication partner are waiting for him, etc. It is likewise possible for the
  • the system 5 with its central system components, in particular with the control device 20 and the at least one communication network 9 controlled by it, forms a new communication environment and connects two contacts (persons, users) via a dedicated communication channel with one another that they can communicate exclusively and securely with each other via this once established and authenticated channel.
  • Both persons each have a communication application (applications, user programs) 10.1. or 10.2 on their computer, which preferably shows them the status or the presence of the counterpart and is available for any communication to that person.
  • the system 5 comprehensive communication environment is shown in a simplified representation.
  • the respective contact person, user
  • his desktop a graphic icon or icon as so-called ComBot displayed, which represents the other communication partner.
  • a ComBot in the form of a lion is displayed on the desktop of the first user A, representing the contact partner, ie the user B.
  • a ComBot in the form of a male representing the first user A appears on the desktop of the second user.
  • the ComBots are not just graphical elements or icons in the traditional sense, but also include operating and communication functions, which the respective user preferably by clicking, mouse-over and / or drag and drop can select or trigger.
  • the representable on the desktops ComBots 40.1 and 40.2 are thus software, in particular function data and small programs (applets) or at least program parts, which interacts with the respective communication application (user program on the respective terminal).
  • the ComBots shown on the respective desktop are therefore representation and contact elements or communication elements realized in software and are also called desktop ComBots. Because such a ComBot is implemented exclusively in software, it is also referred to below as "soft ComBot".
  • FIG. 1c shows, in addition to such a "soft ComBot", a corresponding “hard ComBot” is also proposed, which can be connected to the respective terminal as a peripheral device.
  • Peripheral means any type of device that is implemented in hardware and software and can be connected to a terminal.
  • the workstation is shown in the office of the first user (see user A in FIGS. Contacting the second user (see user B in Fig. La / b). This is located on the desktop of the terminal 30.1. of User A of ComBot 40.2., Who represents the second user.
  • This "Soft-ComBot” 40.2 is shown as a lion and on the desk next to the terminal 30.1 there is still a peripheral device 50.2, the outer design of which corresponds to the appearance of the ComBots 40.2 ..
  • the peripheral device 50.2 is therefore a lion-figured " Hard ComBot ". Because the "Hard ComBot" or the peripheral device 50.2 is designed as a representational figure, the term “figure ComBot” is used in the following.
  • the peripheral device is configured as " Figure ComBot” 50.2, to which there is a corresponding "Desktop ComBot” 40.2. This means that both ComBots correspond to each other.
  • at least one data store is provided in the "character ComBot” 50.2, in which data for representing the corresponding "desktop combo" 40.2. are stored.
  • FIG. 1 a desktop ComBot 40.2 is instantly installed on the terminal 30.1 and an immediate connection to the system or to the communication partner (see user B in FIG.
  • the Figure ComBot 50.2. allows the user A (see Fig. Ia) by Plug & Play immediate use of the communication system and establishing a direct and secure connection to the other user B.
  • Such a figure ComBot can thus be used very well as a gift or invitation item to win a new communication partner: For example, gives the user B assigned to him a figure ComBot (eg a "lion" 50.2) to the user A. If the User A wants to accept the gift and the associated invitation, he only needs to connect this figure ComBot 50.2 with his terminal 30.1.At the same time starts a so-called lander, ie a small executable program (eg "setup.exe”), which causes in that the terminal 30.1.
  • lander ie a small executable program
  • the inviting user here user B
  • the desired communication partner ie the user A also send an e-mail with the URL mentioned and offer him, by clicking the appropriate
  • the partner is personally invited to communicate (communication by invitation).
  • the controller or the server center Upon acceptance of the invitation, the controller or the server center then recognizes that a connection to the system has been established.
  • the communication link between the two communication partners in the form of their communication application is then registered or authenticated and can be used exclusively between these two parties for the future. It is also possible for another (third) person to consider the establishment of an exclusive communication between two communication partners as meaningful and therefore to provide both the first and the second communication partner with corresponding information so that they can establish such a connection with each other (Communication by Invitation from third party).
  • the third person can send an e-mail to both the first and the second communication partner with a link via which the communication application can be installed, such that they only establish a corresponding connection between the two invited communication partners can.
  • the third person himself is then not the communication partner within this communication connection - he only initiated it.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic view of the double window 14 and the communication element 11 is shown.
  • the partners A and B Via the communication applications (communication programs, clients) running on the terminals of the communication partners A and B, the partners A and B have access to a website assigned to them with several control windows, in which a double window 14 with left and right partial area 17.1 or 17.2 as well as a communication element is provided in the form of an interaction window 11.
  • the first selection of data 17.1 of the communication partner A is shown in a left area 17.1.
  • this is a text file "A-doc.doc" as well as a music file "song # l.mp3".
  • the second selection of data 17.2 of the second communication partner B is shown.
  • each partner has one Overview of his selection of data, which he makes available to the other partner and about the data selection that he receives from the other partner.
  • the arrow I shows that B now has the ability to drag-and-drop the file "song # l.mp3" into its selection area for data 17.2, in which case the song will fall within the range of B is copied over to us directly in his own space B
  • the communication partner B can go and move the documents from area A of 17.1 directly to his own desk or the hard drive, so they are downloaded and directly to him locally in the
  • the icons or the individual files shown in the windows 17.1 and 17.2 are preferably just a pointer or an alias file, without the entire file having to be uploaded in order to be displayed in the window.
  • the second communication partner B decides to the file "song # l.mp3" on his area or his local computer r would then use a download to provide him with the entire file.
  • B decides to load the file onto his local hard drive, a download of the corresponding file from the underlying data store 15 (not shown) to the local hard disk of B would be done.
  • A it is possible for A to provide files provided by the second communication partner B in the area 17.2 be copied down to its area or on its own local hard drive, this is shown by the arrow II.
  • interaction window 11 inputs can be made by both partners in any form (text, figures, images, etc.). For example, a cylinder and a star have been entered as drawing elements. In addition, a line has been drawn by a mouse cursor and a text message "... and this is how it works " has been entered in.
  • the interaction window 11 thus serves for interactive communication in a form in which synchronous and asynchronous forms of communication merge into one another. This means that it is no longer necessary to differentiate conventionally between an asynchronous form of communication, such as e-mail, and a synchronous form of communication, such as chat, in particular, no stand-alone software applications, ie e-mail client and Chat client, but all forms of communication preferably go through this one interaction window 11.
  • the interaction window 11 for A and for B it is possible to make inputs that the respective other communication partner can see directly. It is thus possible, for example, to enter shapes such as the cylinders or stars shown by way of example, or to add comments to existing images by means of lines or other markings. It is also possible to write messages into this window via a text input or to leave voice messages for the interaction window via peripheral devices such as the microphone. Because the two communication partners A and B particularly preferably intervene in the interaction window and Messages, they can communicate with each other in real time. Particularly preferably, a parallel speech connection can be established via a corresponding function, so that in addition to the visual possibilities in the interaction window, voice messages can also be transmitted in parallel. Particularly preferably, via this interaction window 11, a video image of the respective other communication partner can be displayed, so that a corresponding video communication is also possible.
  • Fig. 3 is schematically the functionality of the mouse-over function for the operation of the local
  • FIG. 3 a shows how the input means mouse of the communication partner A is introduced to the left below the combo representing the communication partner B, in FIG. 3b it can now be seen that the mouse was passed over the graphic symbol 40 of the communication partner B. and a pop-up menu has been activated, from which the communication partner A can now select various functionalities presented to him by the local communication application. So it is possible, for. B.
  • FIG. 4 shows in three steps how the drag-and-drop functionality can be used in one embodiment of the present invention.
  • Fig. 4a it can be seen that the communication partner A by clicking on a corresponding document this in the direction of the graphic symbol representing the communication partner B, pulls.
  • Fig. 4b is shown how this file icon is now drawn with the mouse on the graphic symbol of the communication partner B and released.
  • FIG. 4c shows the animated reaction of the graphic symbol which "swallowed" the document and the transmission of this document to communication partner B by the speech bubble "thanks! signaled.
  • the other communication partner here eg the B
  • convey it by simply passing the file into the exclusive connection application by means of simple drag-and-drop.
  • the file is preferably in the double window and B viewable and retrievable.
  • communication partner A who pulls and releases the document on the combo, additionally to offer a communication window in which he can write in an additional message or leave a voice message, which further delineates communication partner B with the transmitted file give.
  • On the desktop of the communication partner is therefore the other partner to parent icon, so that the communication between the partners via these icons is visually supported.
  • These icons referred to here as ComBots, are not only to be understood as graphical elements and status indicators, but also as functional elements for direct access to the contact or communication partner in order to send him messages and / or files of any kind.
  • a ComBot is thus a contact element and corresponds to a program object which is accessed by a user program in order to establish direct access via the communication system from one contact to the other contact.
  • the user program and various applications such. For example, you can use or emulate an email client or an application for a peer-to-peer file transfer.
  • a first user A by simply dragging and dropping on his desktop the other user B a document, such as a text file, image file or entire directories send or at least grant him access to these files. For this, the user A draws the symbol for the file on the ComBot on his desktop, which represents the user B.
  • the exchanged and / or shared files and directories appear on a common web site managed by the system, preferably within a particular window layout, such as a web browser.
  • B a double window.
  • the double window essentially has two subareas, each of which is assigned to one of the two users.
  • all the associated files and directories appear in the subarea of user A, and the associated files and directories also appear in the subarea of user B.
  • many other data and information are provided and managed on the website, in particular the contact details (names, addresses, E-mail addresses, telephone numbers, etc.) and communication data (date, time, history, type of communication, name of the exchanged files, etc.).
  • the website is especially the management and implementation of communication between distant contacts, so the telecommunications in the broadest sense.
  • the website is therefore also known as the Telecommunications website.
  • the two users can access them directly and without a login procedure via the user program, ie with a mouse click on the ComBot, or if necessary via a web browser, whereby the URL would have to be known and log-in would have to be performed.
  • the ComBots are accessed directly.
  • a user can drag and drop files to the desktop combo to submit those files directly to his communications partner. Likewise, he could double-click this icon and would then get a double window opened in which on the one hand his own data and the history of communication with the communication partner is listed and on the other side a selection box for communication with this partner is (buttons to make calls , Fields for message writing, etc.).
  • buttons to make calls a selection box for communication with this partner is (buttons to make calls , Fields for message writing, etc.).
  • this type of communication is not based on an e-mail program, a fax program, etc., but this communication application allows complete communication between the two communication partners. For example, it is possible to transfer documents directly, to send messages (similar to e-mail), to make calls (voice-over-IP or telephone connection via PSTN network), offer files for exchange, etc.
  • the communication is initiated by the local client and this is also the program that the two communication partners use exclusively - technically it is preferably realized so that this application with the data or services offered by them on a server center (Living Contact ), on the one hand, the data can be located, a trust center is operated, which is responsible for the authentication, other resources can be offered, such as the connection to make calls, voice over IP, etc.
  • the data of the communication partner A can both on the corresponding server of Living Contact lying as well as on his cell phone or on the PC. In the "double window” then the different aliases of the respective files displayed in each case are displayed.
  • the communication in this communication channel finds preferably with a very high encryption (4096 bit encryption) instead of and thus represents one of the safest communication channels ever.
  • the communication element for real-time or fast real-time communication between the two communication partners can be activated via the communication applications.
  • both communication partners are online and have started the communication application, it is thereby possible to communicate with each other in almost real time via the communication element, particularly preferably the interaction window.
  • a telephone connection can be established via the communication application and both communication partners talk to each other while at the same time writing into or writing into an interaction window. At the same time, they can access the data made available to each other or even provide each new data for both, which were previously only available to the one communication partner.
  • FIGS 5 to 7 illustrate further applications of the invention in which contacts for communication of any kind (email, SMS, telephony, instant messaging, file sharing ...) are permanently or at least quasi-permanently in contact with each other, with special graphical elements (the above ComBots) on the desktop of the computer (desktop) the current state of the respective Show contact partners and where several of these elements to groups (the above-mentioned GroupComBots) can be summarized.
  • the contacts mentioned above are the users of the system, ie the persons or institutions previously also known as communication partners.
  • FIG. 5a shows a schematic representation of an existing contact connection between the first user A and the second user B.
  • FIG. 5a corresponds to an alternative and simplified representation of FIG. 1 in order to even closer the function of the double window from the perspective of the user explain. Thus, in the following the representation of the interaction window is omitted.
  • FIG. 5a Shown in FIG. 5a is the respective desktop DTA from the user A or DTB from the user B and the respective graphic element in the form of a ComBot representing the contact to the other user.
  • the ComBot for the user B and vice versa.
  • Both users are logged into a system to be described in more detail (see Fig. 7), so that the users are constantly in contact with each other and are to be regarded as contact partners, who may want to spontaneously communicate with each other.
  • This connection is thus a quasi-permanent contact connection, which serves as a preliminary stage for the spontaneous establishment of one or several communication links.
  • the respective ComBot displays the current status (status) of the contact partner by means of a graphical change, animation or comparable measures.
  • ComBot B on user A's desktop DTA changes color as soon as user B is online.
  • the ComBots are not only status indicators, but also direct access to the contact partner, to him messages and / or send files of any kind. For example, by simply dragging and dropping on the desktop, user A may send user B a document, such as a text file, image file, or entire directories, or at least grant him access to these files. To do this, user A pulls the symbol for the file onto ComBot B located on the desktop DTA.
  • the files and directories exchanged and / or shared among the users appear on a system-managed common website TCW, preferably within a double window.
  • the double window essentially has two subareas, each of which is assigned to one of the two users.
  • the TCW website particularly serves to manage and conduct communication between contacts.
  • the website TCW is therefore also referred to as a telecommunications website.
  • the operation of the ComBots shown and the use of the website TCW is particularly simple drag and drop operations on the respective user interface, ie on the personal desktop and / or in the double window shown by the browser.
  • the user A wants to transmit a directory with MP3 audio files to the user B
  • A merely needs to drag and drop the icon of the directory onto the ComBot B of the other user on his desktop DTA and drop it.
  • the system will automatically provide this directory on the TCW website for the user B and inform the user B by animating the ComBot A on the desktop DTB.
  • a transfer of directories and / or files in the same way ie by simple drag and drop. This is illustrated by the arrows in Fig. 5a.
  • the TCW website shows within the double window which files and directories have been provided by which user for use by the other user.
  • the physical storage locations may be centrally located on a server of the system or they may also be located remotely on the respective computers and terminals of the users or on other external computers.
  • users can obtain information about the current state of affairs and take over individual or multiple files as well as entire directories as they wish. This means, for example, that the user B moves by dragging and dropping on the web page of the website TCW a file located there in the subarea of the user A into its subarea B.
  • a download of this file or a copy thereof from the TCW to the computer of user B can be done automatically.
  • the modes of operation will be described later with reference to FIG 7.
  • the method and system of the invention is suitable between users (Contact partners) to establish a quasi-permanent contact connection via a dedicated website TCW and to display the current status on the desktops of the computer and / or the displays of the users' devices as well as the direct access to the respective contact partner by means of graphic elements, the so-called ComBots. to enable.
  • a ComBot e.g., COMA or COMl-COMn
  • COMA or COMl-COMn may each represent a plurality of contacts, that is, a group of contacts.
  • GroupComBot GRP By dragging and dropping ComBots: If two or more ComBots for individual contacts, such as for example B and C, already exist on the desktop DTA of a user, then the Users can create a so-called GroupComBot GRP by dragging and dropping one ComBot (eg ComBot B) to the other (ComBot C). This GroupComBot GRP then represents the contacts (here B and C), ie it corresponds to a contact group. By further Drag & Drop the GroupComBot GRP can be extended at any time, such as: Thus, on the user's desktop instead of many individual ComBots appears only one icon, namely the GroupComBot GRP. By a simple double-click or The GroupComBot GRP breaks down similar measures into the individual Co ⁇ iBots (here in B, C and D).
  • GroupComBots Pooling multiple contacts into a group in the form of GroupComBots provides a much better overview on the desktop, thus increasing the ease of use for the user.
  • group formation is very flexible, so that the user can form GroupComBots in any way. He can a single ComBot, the z. B. a work colleague and friend is assigned, also integrate into several GroupComBots, such. For example, in one for "work colleagues" and one for "friends”. In addition, the user can combine several GroupComBots into GroupComBots.
  • the grouping can also take place automatically, in which the system automatically creates virtual GroupComBots and proposes them to the user.
  • the system LC is set up on the Internet and essentially comprises one or more servers which manage contact data for a plurality of users for possible communication and the provision of user data.
  • the system LC is shown symbolically.
  • two users A and B are shown as an example and one for the users of the system provided website TCW.
  • the system LC provides each user with a storage area (eg MEM-A for the user A). This memory area is z. On the drive of the LC server or on an associated data storage medium.
  • system-external memory in particular the drives HD-A or HD-B of their computer PC or their terminals PDA, to any files and / or directories for other users (contacts) to provide.
  • z. B two users A and B via the system LC in contact with each other, then there is on the desktops of their computer PC and / or devices PDA each have a graphical element in the form of a so-called ComBot, which allows direct access to the respective contact partner.
  • User A has the ComBot B on his desktop DTA.
  • the user B is just the opposite.
  • the system LC provides a website TCW with a double window in which all data collected by the system LC, in particular the contact data of the two users A and B and the user data provided by them, can be displayed. Through this website TCW and simple operation, especially through drag and drop operation, users can access their own data and the data released by the contact partner from any internet access at any time.
  • spontaneous communication can be initiated by simple drag & drop. For example, if the user A draws a WORD file on the ComBot B of his contact partner B, the system LC converts this file into a PDF format and transmits the PDF file as an attachment together with a notification email to the user B.
  • the user A pulls on the ComBot B an MP3 file (symbolized by a star) currently located on the hard disk HD-A of the user A's computer PC.
  • the system LC starts an upload by transferring this MP3 file into the system-internal memory area MEM-A of the user A and displaying this on the website TCW.
  • the user B now receives an indication that A provides him with a file.
  • the system LC animates the ComBot A on the desktop DTB of the user B, the ComBot B e.g. receive a balloon with the message "MP3 from A for you".
  • the user B can then immediately surf on the website TCW and there on its own memory area (right side of the Double window) and also access the memory area (left side) enabled by A. Either the user B leaves the MP3 file (see star) there in the memory area of the A or the user B causes a transfer of the file in its memory area. This can be done by dragging and dropping the file symbol, ie by dragging the star from left to right (see arrow).
  • the system LC controls a corresponding file transfer from the hard disk HD-A to a storage area specified by the user B, here on the hard disk HD-B, which is located in the user B's terminal, here in the mobile personal digital assistant PDA.
  • the file transfer takes place via a two-point connection in the form of a peer-to-peer transfer p2p.
  • Many other applications are conceivable.
  • the LC system is particularly characterized by the fact that it uses all possible communication techniques for contacts spontaneously and through simple desktop-optimized usability, whereby the contact data are automatically updated.
  • the transmission of files is very user-friendly allows the triggering of the transfer of a file from the first communication partner to the second communication partner by moving a file icon by means of an input medium, in particular by a drag and drop by means of a computer mouse on a graphical symbol of Communication application takes place.
  • the first communication partner simply pulls a file which he wants to make available to the second communication partner onto the icon of this second communication partner and then releases it via drag-and-drop.
  • This file is then automatically the second communication partner, preferably in the double window half with the files provided by the first communication partner.
  • This makes it very easy to share files with each other. This is not least possible because the dial-up of the established exclusive communication connections between the two communication partners is sufficiently defined that no further information, such as an e-mail address or the like, is required for the transmission or the provision to execute the files.
  • Communication partner or a corresponding folder / directory on the central website is initiated, the communication partner then receives access to this folder.
  • the communication system according to the invention can also provide the administration of a plurality of graphical symbols in parallel by means of the communication applications. Due to the joint management of several communication applications and thus several individual connections to individual communication partners, it is particularly advantageous for a larger number of individual communication applications or icons to maintain them in a central administration application. Such a higher-level communication application can then preferably comprise further contact data. In addition to the administration of the communication applications according to the invention, it is then also possible to manage conventional contact data and also to manage it and possibly by conventional means - to contact.
  • FIG. 8 shows another example of a figure ComBot and its corresponding desktop ComBot.
  • the ComBot 50 shown here has the shape of a miniature car and is, for example, as a giveaway a car dealership to the very good customers (VIPs) sent.
  • the figure ComBot 50 contains a memory MEM and an interface in the form of a USB connector for connection to the terminal of the respective customer, in particular for connection to his PC or to his notebook. If the customer receives such a figure ComBot 50, he only needs to plug it into the USP port of his terminal and immediately the installation of the communication application (client) and the display of the corresponding desktop ComBot 40 are started automatically.
  • FIG. 9 shows a further embodiment of a peripheral device in the form of a figure ComBot 50 ', which contains a sensor system which reacts to movement and / or to touch and which changes the representation of the desktop combo or acts on the communication.
  • the shown figure ComBot 50 ' has the shape of a dog and is preferably designed like a small stuffed animal.
  • a position sensor S is integrated, which is connected to a (not shown) electronics, in particular with a radio module that can send signals to the terminal according to the Bluetooth standard via the radio interface BT.
  • the user changes the position or position of the figure ComBots 50 ', recognizes the sensor S and causes via the Bluetooth interface BT signaling to the terminal or to the running there application for Appearance of the desktop ComBots 40 '.
  • the presentation is then animated accordingly.
  • communication functions can still be triggered, such as the sending of a message to the communication partner (user B) or a change in the status display etc.
  • the communication partner user B
  • the other communication partner is shown the status that the user is online and ready for spontaneous communication.
  • the communication partner is shown a status that a "spontaneous communication is not desired."
  • the status display is made on the respective ComBot on the desktop of the other communication partner (see ComBot 40.1 in Fig. 1b) and / or on the communications website (see Fig. 2).
  • Further sensors with which the figure ComBots can be equipped are, in particular, also touch sensors, such as e.g. Thermal and infrared sensors, capacitive and ohmic resistance sensors or humidity sensors. This detects when the user touches the ComBot and signals are generated to change the appearance of the desktop ComBot and / or to control the communication and sent to the terminal.
  • touch sensors such as e.g. Thermal and infrared sensors, capacitive and ohmic resistance sensors or humidity sensors. This detects when the user touches the ComBot and signals are generated to change the appearance of the desktop ComBot and / or to control the communication and sent to the terminal.
  • the figure comBot according to the invention or the peripheral device can also receive signals from the terminal, in particular signals for status display and for the reproduction of communication signals that come from the other communication partner.
  • the Figure ComBot is equipped with a receiver and with display elements, such as light emitting diodes, display and / or speakers.
  • the figures ComBot still with other elements, in particular with Input, output and / or controls, be upgraded to a vorschaltbaren communication device.
  • the figure ComBot also includes a microphone and a small camera, so that the user can take a small video message with the comBot figure, which is initially stored in the ComBot. As soon as the user connects the ComBot to his end device, a transmission of this video message starts to the other communication partner.
  • the peripheral device in general and the character ComBot in particular correspond to the desktop ComBot.
  • a pair of corresponding contact and communication elements is available to the user, namely a software element installed on the terminal, the so-called desktop ComBot, and a device connectable to the terminal and equipped with hardware element, the so-called figure ComBot.
  • the figure comBot represents in the preferred case exactly one communication partner and corresponds correspondingly with exactly one desktop ComBot.
  • a single figure ComBot 50 may also represent a plurality of contacts or communication partners, ie also multiple desktop ComBots or, as a group, a so-called GroupComBot 40".
  • the figure ComBot 50 "contains the data for all contacts associated with this group.
  • the user connects the character ComBot to the device, eg via USB or Bluetooth
  • the comBots of this group appear on the desktop and the user can immediately communicate with each or all of them.
  • the respective figure ComBot is always assigned to the (or the) communication partner (s).
  • MyComBot a character ComBot, which is assigned to the user himself and is therefore referred to below as "MyComBot.”
  • the MyComBots each contain the personal system settings of the user, in particular with regard to the communication website, as well as the contact data of the preferred communication buddies, etc.
  • the communication application starts with the In addition, the desktop ComBots buddies can be displayed automatically.
  • a communication system which can be communicated in a very comprehensive and very secure manner exclusively with a special other communication partner, without both communication partners could be disturbed by third parties in the communication and would have to find unwanted messages from third parties in their communication application ,
  • the combination of providing documents and files on the one hand and an interaction window for quasi-synchronous and simultaneous use by the communication partners on the other hand allows the comprehensive and comfortable exclusive communication between the two communication partners.
  • USB USB
  • BT BT interfaces for connection to the terminal

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L'invention concerne un système de communication (5) servant à la communication entre des interlocuteurs (A, B), via un réseau de communication, de préférence Internet, comprenant un premier terminal (30.1) d'un premier interlocuteur (A) comprenant une première application de communication (10.1) ; un second terminal (30.2) d'un second interlocuteur (B) comprenant une seconde application de communication (10.2) ; et un dispositif de commande relié aux terminaux (30.1, 30.2), ces derniers et les applications de communication (10.1, 10.2) établissant une communication disponible immédiatement si besoin est, dans le réseau de communication et destinée exclusivement à la communication entre lesdits interlocuteurs (A, B), système caractérisé en ce qu'à chaque interlocuteur (B) peut être attribué un symbole graphique (40.2) qui peut être déposé sur la surface d'utilisateur du terminal (30.1) de l'autre interlocuteur (A), et en ce qu'au moins pour l'un des symboles graphiques (40.2), des données de représentation graphique du symbole (40.2) sont mémorisées dans un appareil périphérique (50.2) qui relie l'autre interlocuteur (A) avec son terminal (10.1) pour l'établissement de la liaison de communication.
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