KR100852652B1 - Information processing terminal and system for providing information processing terminal user interface using host resource and method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

An information processing terminal, and a system and a method for providing a user interface in the same by using host resources are provided to offer a client GUI(Graphic User Interface) including functions of the information processing terminal and a host when the information processing terminal is connected to the host. A remote server(300) controls data of a host(200) and an information processing terminal(100), and stores a client GUI including a function of a host GUI, displaying a client window in the host by customizing the host GUI visually, and controlling compilation and/or execution of data displayed on the client window by an external signal. In addition, the remote sever client GUI data and GUI update data and provides the GUI update data to the host when receiving from the host a signal which request the client GUI. The remote server provides the client GUI to the authenticated information processing terminal by authenticating the information processing terminal based on unique information stored in the information processing terminal when a client GUI request signal is received from the information processing terminal.

Description

System and method for providing user interface of information processing terminal using information processing terminal and host resource {INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION PROCESSING TERMINAL USER INTERFACE USING HOST RESOURCE AND METHOD THEREOF}

The present invention relates to a system and method for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using an information processing terminal and a host resource, and more particularly, to a memory such as a USB memory, an SD memory card, a CF memory card, a micro SD card, an external hard disk, or the like. And an information processing terminal having a user interface of an information processing terminal using host resources when the information processing terminal is connected to a host device such as a PC.

Humans can typically decode graphical information faster than any other kind of information. For this reason, it's easy to use when the software looks like a visually identifiable object. According to this principle, a graphical user interface (GUI) is widely used in host devices using software. As the hardware and software become more complicated, the GUI is simpler to use and operate. It has evolved into an operating system that acts as a GUI in programs.

The GUI operating system provides consistency and convenience for the user to operate the host device, as well as simplicity of learning. Using such a GUI operating system, a host device can cause various programs to be executed at one time on a monitor. In particular, Windows, one of the GUI operating systems, expresses the functions used in personal computers (PCs) in the form of images that users can see, so that conceptual information is converted into visual information. Therefore, using these windows, not only can you easily display data, but you can also display a lot of information by overlapping screens.

Therefore, many recent data processing application programs use a GUI such as Windows. Accordingly, the users input data into various input fields displayed by the GUI on the monitor or the terminal screen, and conveniently use the application programs by checking the processing result according to the input value through the GUI screen.

By the way, the GUI mounted on a conventional desktop, notebook, etc. is composed mainly of the function of the device. For example, a GUI such as a desktop or a notebook is mainly composed of a function of a desktop and a notebook, and thus, when a heterogeneous device is connected to a host device and used, the GUI for the function of the connected heterogeneous device is difficult. . In particular, the GUI of a PC is used when an information processing terminal such as a USB memory, an SD memory card, a CF memory card, a micro SD card, an external hard disk, a mobile phone, a PDA, an MP3P, or a PMP is connected to a PC such as a desktop or a laptop. Since the configuration is based on the function of the PC, there is a problem that the visual representation of the function of the information processing terminal connected to the PC is difficult.

In order to solve this problem recently, some information processing terminals have a certain image of their resources and functions, and provide them to the host device so that they can be displayed on the host device. However, even in this case, the function of the host device and the visual image of the function of the information processing terminal are distinguished from each other and displayed on a separate screen. Therefore, when the function of the host device is used, the screen corresponding to the function of the host device is used, and when the function of the information processing terminal is used, the screen corresponding to the function of the information processing terminal must be used individually, which causes inconvenience.

In addition, a visual image provided to provide convenience of use of a function of a conventional information processing terminal has a disadvantage in that editing by a user is impossible.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention is a system and method for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using a host resource and an information processing terminal having a client GUI to enable GUIs for both functions when the information processing terminal and the host device are connected. To provide.

In addition, another object of the present invention is implemented to follow a portion of the GUI configuration of the host device, the information processing terminal and host resources having a client GUI that provides a user with a personalized GUI screen that can replace the GUI screen of the host device The present invention provides a system and method for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal.

As described above, the information processing terminal of the present invention includes a connection unit for connection with a host device having an operating system equipped with a graphical user interface, a memory having a storage space, and a communication with the host device through the connection unit. An information processing terminal including a controlling unit, wherein the memory is capable of data control of the host device and the information processing terminal, includes a function of a host graphic user interface, and visually customizes the client window on the host device. And a client graphical user interface for displaying the data and controlling the execution and / or execution of the data displayable on the client window by an external input signal.

Further, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, editing of the data displayable on the client window includes any one of addition, deletion, movement, and modification.

Further, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the data that can be displayed on the client window is stored in at least one shortcut icon for executing any one of the functions of the plurality of host devices, and in the memory of the information processing terminal. And at least one shortcut icon for calling and / or executing any one of the stored data.

In the information processing terminal of the present invention, the data displayable on the client window further includes a menu button visually menud to execute at least one or more functions executable through the client window. .

Further, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the memory is further characterized in that a system folder for recording the data which the client graphical user interface can display on the client window is separately recorded.

In addition, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the client graphical user interface includes a feature of determining whether the system folder exists or not, and creating a system folder of a preset default path in the memory when the system folder does not exist. .

In addition, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the data displayable on the client window includes at least one of a file, a folder, and software, and the file, folder, and software are separately stored in the system folder. It is characterized by.

In addition, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the client graphical user interface is characterized in that if the addition request of any data in the client window area according to the additional requested data type is stored separately in the system folder.

In addition, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the system folder further includes a deletion information storage area for storing deletion information for storing data deleted on the client window, so that the deletion information storage area is displayed in the client window. An icon for calling is displayed.

Further, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, at least one or more functions executable through the client window may include: setting an automatic execution condition of the client graphical user interface when the information processing terminal connects to a host; A function of setting a graphic condition for the memory, a function of searching for storage information of the memory, a function of adding software to a setting area of the memory, a function of displaying capacity information of the memory, and access limitation of the memory And at least one of a function of setting a function and a function of allowing access to a predetermined website.

In the information processing terminal of the present invention, the memory has at least two logical areas.

Further, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, any one of the at least two or more logical areas includes a first logical area in which writing and erasing are restricted by an arbitrary user.

Further, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the first logical area includes a hidden area in which access is restricted by an arbitrary user, and access is permitted only to an authorized user, and the client user interface is located in the hidden area. It is characterized by being recorded.

Further, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the first logical area further includes a CDFS area that is allowed to be viewed and read by any user, and the CDFS area is a file or application that is preset when connected to a host device. The autorun information and the client user interface for automatically executing the program are further recorded.

In addition, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the client graphical user interface further includes a function for setting whether or not to update by the user, and whether the autorun information is externally requested update data according to the setting value of the update or not. Characterized in determining.

The information processing terminal of the present invention further includes inherent information of the information processing terminal, wherein the autorun information is characterized in that the intrinsic information is transmitted as permission information for supplying update data to the outside.

Further, in the information processing terminal of the present invention, the data that can be displayed on the client window further includes information corresponding to the unique information, and the client user interface executes and / or calls any one of the data from the outside. If this is required, it is characterized by comparing the unique information and the unique information included in the data to determine whether to execute.

In the information processing terminal of the present invention, the client user interface may further include a size adjusting function including a maximum resolution of the host graphic user interface.

Meanwhile, a method for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using a host resource of the present invention, which is connected to a host device, enables data control of the host device and the information processing terminal, and includes a function of a host graphic user interface. A first step of visually customizing to display a client window on the host device, and a second step of receiving a signal from an external device and editing and / or controlling execution of data displayable on the client window. It is done.

Further, in the method for providing a user interface of the information processing terminal using the host resource of the present invention, the second step is, when a signal corresponding to a data addition request is input from the outside on the client window, the addition on the client window And generating and displaying a shortcut icon for calling and / or executing the requested data, and storing the data in a memory of the information processing terminal.

Also, in the method for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using a host resource of the present invention, storing the data in a memory of the information processing terminal includes checking a type of the additional requested data and presetting the type for each type. It is characterized by the fact that is achieved by storing the data in.

Also, in the method for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using a host resource of the present invention, a signal corresponding to the data addition request is dragged and dropped onto a client window from a screen of the host device and a clipboard. (clip board) is characterized in that it is generated by any one of the copy using.

On the other hand, a system for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using a host resource, the host device and the data processing terminal data control is possible, includes a function of a host graphical user interface, and visually customizes the client to the host device And a remote server storing a client graphical user interface for displaying a window and controlling editing and / or execution of data displayable on the client window by external input signals.

Further, in a user interface providing system of an information processing terminal using a host resource, the remote server, when the client graphical user interface request signal is input from the information processing terminal, authenticates whether the information processing terminal is an allowed object and is permitted. Providing the client graphical user interface only to a subject.

In addition, in a system for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using a host resource, the authentication may be achieved using unique information stored in the information processing terminal.

The remote server further includes the client graphical user interface update data, and when a signal for requesting the client graphical user interface update is input, the remote server further comprises the information processing. It is characterized in that the terminal authenticates whether it is an authorized object and provides the update data only to the permitted object.

In addition, in the user interface providing system of the information processing terminal using a host resource, the authentication is characterized by using the unique information stored in the information processing terminal.

Further, in the user interface providing system of the information processing terminal using the host resource, the authentication is characterized by using the client graphical user interface version information.

The present invention as described above has the effect of allowing the user to create and use the computing environment of the host device anytime and anywhere by providing a customized GUI that can replace the GUI of the host device.

In addition, when the information processing terminal is connected to the host device, the user can operate the functions and resources of the two devices through a single GUI, thereby providing a user with convenience and ease of operation of the two devices.

Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the same components in the drawings are represented by the same reference numerals and symbols as much as possible even if shown in different drawings. In addition, in describing the present invention, when it is determined that a detailed description of a related known function or configuration may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

1 is a schematic diagram of a user interface providing system of an information processing terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes an information processing terminal, reference numeral 200 denotes a host device 200, reference numeral 250 denotes a network, and reference numeral 300 denotes a remote server. In the following description, the information processing terminal 100 will be described as an Universal Serial Bus (USB) memory device and the host device 200 as a personal computer (PC). However, the information processing terminal 100 may be any device having a memory such as an SD memory card, a CF memory card, a micro SD card, an external hard memory, etc. in addition to the USB memory device. At this time, all devices having a memory include a mobile phone, an MP3 player (MP3P), a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), and the like. Also, the host device 200 may be any device having a desktop, a notebook, or the like, and a graphic user interface (GUI) operating system.

First, referring to the USB memory device 100, the USB memory device 100 includes a connection unit 16 for connection with a PC 200 having a GUI operating system, a memory 12 having a storage space, and a connection unit 16. And a controller 14 for communicating with the PC 200 and controlling the memory 12. The controller 14 may be configured as a controller chip, and performs control necessary for data reading and writing of the memory 12.

The memory 12 stores a client GUI including a user interface component (hereinafter referred to as a "UI component") that abstracts the function of the GUI of the PC 200 and visually customizes it. The UI component is an object necessary for constructing the client GUI, and according to an embodiment of the present invention, the UI component includes a control component, a layout component, a data processing component, an event processing component, and a screen processing component. Referring to FIG. 2, which shows a UI component according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a control component is a component for performing an operation by a user operation on a client GUI screen, and includes a button, a check box, a tree, and the like. The layout component is a component that determines the display position of the client GUI screen and includes a control bar, a panel, a title window, and the like. The data processing component is a component that performs data processing when an application operates on a client GUI, and includes at least one data processing flow. The screen processing component is a component that performs screen processing on the client UI and includes at least one screen data.

The client GUI including the UI components as described above partially or entirely supports the functions of the GUI of the PC 200, and controls not only the data of the PC 200 but also the data of the USB memory device 100. This supports a possible GUI. In other words, the client GUI visually customizes the function of the GUI of the PC 200 using the UI component, and displays the corresponding client window on the screen of the PC 200. For example, the client window may display a shortcut icon that can shorten the function of the PC 200 and the data of the USB memory device 100. In this case, the shortcut icon display format of the client window may follow the shortcut icon display format on the desktop of the PC 200, so that the user may feel as if the second PC 200 is used. In addition, the client window is implemented to be able to adjust the size up to the maximum resolution of the PC (200). If the size is increased to the maximum resolution, the desktop of the PC 200 may be completely hidden, and the user may feel that the client window is the desktop of the PC 200. In addition, the client window may be displayed on the lowest layer among the layers displayed on the screen of the PC 200, so that the client window may be displayed to the user prior to other layers.

As described above, the client GUI, which causes the client window to be displayed, controls the data that can be displayed on the client window and / or the execution thereof by external input signals. For example, the client GUI may display a shortcut icon for executing a function of the PC 200 and a shortcut icon for calling and / or executing data stored in the USB memory device 100 according to an input signal by the user. Add, delete, move, and change on the client window. In addition, if there is a menu selection that menus a function executable on the client window by the user, the client GUI executes a function corresponding to the menu.

The client GUI operates in conjunction with a system folder, which is a space accessed by the client GUI and also accessible by a user. For example, the client GUI may display a background of the client window using an image stored in the system folder, or store data added when data is added through the client window in a predetermined area of the system folder.

Such a system folder may be recorded in the memory 12 of the USB memory device 100 in the same area as a plurality of files required for executing the client GUI or in a separate area, and may be accessed by a user. It is preferable to record in the area.

The following describes an example of storing the client GUI and the system folder. First, the structure of the memory 12 will be described, and an example of storing a client GUI and a system folder according to the structure of the memory 12 will be described.

Referring to the structure of the memory 12 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the memory 12 may be configured to have at least two divided logical regions. For example, the memory 12 may include a first logical area in which writing and erasing is restricted by any user, and a second logical area in which writing and deleting is possible by any user.

The first logical area may include a system area, a hidden area, and a compact disk file system (CDFS) area. The system area is an area in which product information of the USB drive 100 is recorded, and the hidden area is an area in which access by any user is restricted and write and delete are allowed only to an authorized user using a separate tool. The CDFS area is an area recognized by the PC 200 as a CD-ROM (RW) area. In addition, the second logical area is a public area in which a user can freely read and write the data, and may be implemented in a format of a File Alllocation Table (FAT) structure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the memory 12 may be configured to have at least two or more of the regions. In the description of the present invention, the memory 12 includes a system area, a hidden area, a CDFS area, and a public area according to the first embodiment, and the memory 12 includes a system area, a hidden area, and a public area according to the second embodiment. The case of having an area will be described.

First, the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of storing a client GUI and a system folder in the memory 12 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, the memory 12 has a system area 62a, a hidden area 62b, a CDFS area 64, and a public area 66.

Referring to FIG. 3A, the PID (Product ID) and the VID (Vendor ID) are recorded in the system area 62a at the time of initial manufacture of the USB memory device 100, and the ESN (in the hidden area 62b). Electronic Serial Number) is recorded. The PID, the VID, and the ESN may be at least one piece of unique information used to support a connection to the remote server 300, and may be used in an authentication procedure by the remote server 300. The autorun information and the client GUI are recorded in the CDFS area 64, and the system folder is recorded in the public area 66. Autorun information is information for executing the client GUI of the CDFS area. When the USB memory device 100 is connected to the PC 200, the OS of the PC 200 automatically executes the client GUI of the CDFS area according to the autorun information. Be sure to In addition, referring to FIG. 3B, the client GUI may be recorded in the hidden area 62b. In this case, the autorun information is information for executing the client GUI of the hidden area 62b. When the USB memory device 100 is connected to the computer system, the OS of the computer system is configured to execute the client GUI of the hidden area 62b according to the autorun information. To run automatically.

Meanwhile, referring to the second embodiment, FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of storing a client GUI and a system folder in the memory 12 according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 4, a case in which the memory 12 has a system area 72a, a hidden area 72b, and a public area 76 is illustrated. In this case, the CDFS region does not have an automatic execution using the CDFS region. However, the autorun information may be used to provide information that allows the user to execute the client GUI. For example, when a removable storage device such as a USB memory device is connected, the Windows OS of Microsoft Corporation displays a separate pop-up window for inquiring execution according to the type of file recorded on the removable storage device. When the autorun information is recorded in the public area 76 to use the functions of the windows, the OS such as the Windows recognizes the autorun of the public area and can query the pop-up window to execute the file or application set by the autorun. In addition, the user may check a pop-up window to determine execution of a file or an application.

Referring to FIG. 4A, an example in which autorun information, a client GUI, and a system folder is recorded in the public area 74 is shown. Here, the autorun information is information that enables the PC 200 to execute a client GUI when the USB memory device 100 is connected to the PC 200. This autorun information includes path information of an executable file for executing the client GUI. The PC 200 may recognize the client GUI according to the autorun information and display information for enabling the user to execute the client GUI. 4B, the client GUI is recorded in the hidden area 72b, and the autorun information and the system folder are recorded in the public area 74. As shown in FIG. Here, the autorun information is information for enabling the PC 200 to recognize the client GUI of the hidden area 72b. This autorun information includes path information of an executable file for executing the client GUI. The PC 200 may recognize the client GUI according to the autorun information and display information for enabling the user to execute the client GUI. In addition, when stored in the hidden area 72, the client GUI may not be accessed by a user, and may be accessed by system software equipped with an API provided by a manufacturer or some function of the API.

In the description of the above embodiments, the client GUI is stored in the hidden area and the CDFS area, but the client GUI may be stored in other areas such as the public area. However, when the client GUI is stored in the public area as described above, the client GUI can be changed and deleted by the user. If the client GUI can be changed or deleted, the corresponding program may be damaged and an error may occur. Therefore, in order to prevent the change, it is desirable to perform encryption processing to make the change and deletion impossible. In addition, the client GUI may be stored at the time of manufacturing the USB memory device 100, or later connected to the network 250 through the PC 200, the client GUI is received from the remote server 300 via the network 250 May be stored.

In the above description, the case where the autorun information is recorded has been described, but it is also possible that the autorun information is not present. In the absence of autorun information, the client GUI is preferably implemented so that the user can directly execute the client GUI executable file to execute the client GUI.

Meanwhile, the system folder is preferably stored in the public area as a space accessible by the user as well as the client GUI. However, since the system folder can be deleted by the user in the public area, the system folder of the preset default path is created in the memory 12 when the system folder is deleted. That is, when the client GUI is executed by the autorun information, the client GUI checks whether the system folder exists in a preset path, and if not, causes the system folder of the set default path to be created in the set area of the memory 12. It can be.

In more detail with respect to such a system folder, Figure 5 is a diagram showing a system folder structure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 5, the system folder SYSTEM includes at least one subfolder. The subfolders include a default folder (DEFAULT), a file folder (FILES), a folder folder (FOLDER), an image folder (MYIMAGE), a skin folder (SKIN), a software folder (SOFTWARE), and a deletion information folder (TRASHCAN).

The default folder is an area for storing basic data necessary for constructing the client GUI, and may include default screen information for the client GUI. The file folder stores file data added on the client GUI. Folders Folders store folder data that is added on the client GUI. The image folder stores image data by the user. The skin folder stores skin image data by the user. The software folder stores software data added on the client GUI. The deletion information folder stores deletion data and deletion time deleted on the client GUI. The client GUI operates using the data stored in the system folder.

Meanwhile, referring back to FIG. 1, the USB memory device 100 having the configuration as described above may be connected to the PC 200 through the USB port interface 52. When the USB memory device 100 is connected to the PC 200, a client GUI stored in the memory 12 of the USB memory device 100 is loaded by the PC 200 and executed on the PC 200.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the PC 200 capable of executing the client GUI as described above, the PC 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a processing device 21, a system memory 22, various systems A system bus 23 connecting the elements to the processing unit 21. System bus 23 may be any of a memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral bus, and any of a variety of buses. The system memory includes Read Only Memory (ROM) 24 and Random Access Memory (RAM) 25. For example, during initial start-up, a basic input / output system (BIOS) 26, which includes basic routines that help transfer information between elements in the PC 200, is a ROM ( 24). The PC 200 may further include a hard disk drive 27 for reading from and writing to a hard disk (not shown). The hard disk drive 27 is connected to the system bus 23 by the hard disk drive interface 32. The drives and their associated computer readable media provide non-volatile storage of computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules, and other data for the PC 200. Although embodiments of the present invention use hard disks, those skilled in the art may use other types of computer readable media that can store computer accessible data, such as removable magnetic disks and removable optical disks.

A plurality of program modules including an operating system (OS) 35, programs 36, and program data 37 may be stored on a hard disk (not shown), a ROM 24, or a RAM 25. Can be. Such an operating system may be Microsoft's Windows, and provides a GUI. The user may receive a message from the PC 200 through the GUI, and input commands and information into the PC 200 through input devices such as the keyboard 40 and the mouse 42. A monitor 49 or other type of display device may be connected to the system bus 23 via, for example, a video adapter 48 to display a GUI screen. In addition, the PC 200 may access the network 250 through the network interface 54, and may communicate with the remote server 300 through the network 250.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the PC 200 having the above configuration is connected to the USB memory device 100, the PC 200 recognizes the USB memory device 100, and if there is autorun information, the client according to the autorun information. Run the GUI, or display information to launch the client GUI. If you don't have autorun information, you can run the client GUI based on user input. When the client GUI is executed, the client window is overlaid and displayed on the GUI screen of the monitor 49. Accordingly, the client GUI receives a signal from the outside on a predetermined area of the client window so that the editable data and / or execution thereof can be displayed on the client window. For example, the client GUI may include a shortcut icon for executing a function of the PC 200 and a shortcut icon for calling and / or executing data stored in the USB memory device 100 according to an input signal by the user. Allows you to add, delete, move, or change on the client window. In addition, the client GUI executes a function corresponding to the menu when there is a menu selection in which a user menus a function executable on the client window.

 When the client 200 needs to receive the client GUI from the remote server 300, the PC 200 may be connected to the network 250 through the network interface 54 to access the client GUI from the remote server 300. Received and delivered to the USB memory device 100 to be stored in the USB memory device 100. In addition, when it is necessary to receive the client GUI update data from the remote server 300, by accessing the network 250 through the network interface 54 receives the corresponding client GUI update data from the remote server 300 to the USB Transfer to the memory device 100 so that the client GUI is updated.

On the other hand, the remote server 300 stores the client GUI and the client GUI update data according to an embodiment of the present invention. The remote server 300 provides the client GUI to the requesting PC 200 when a signal for requesting the client GUI is input from the PC 300 through the network 250. In addition, when the client GUI update data is requested through the network 250, the remote server 300 provides the client GUI update data to the requesting PC 200. When the remote server 300 receives a signal for requesting a client GUI or a client GUI update signal, the remote server 300 authenticates whether the requestor is an authorized object, and provides the client GUI or client GUI update data only to the permitted object. At this time, the authentication is to check whether the unique information (such as PID or VID or ESN) stored in the memory 12 of the USB memory device 100 or the version information of the client GUI matches the information registered in the remote server 300. Can be achieved by In addition, authentication may be achieved by checking whether the information of the controller chip constituting the control unit 14 of the USB memory device 100 matches the information registered in the remote server 300.

As described above, in the user interface providing system of the information processing terminal, an operation process of the client GUI will be described in detail.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of operating a client GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 6, the client GUI detects whether the USB memory device 100 and the PC 200 are connected (502). If it is detected that the memory device 100 and the PC 200 are connected, the client GUI is executed according to a preset execution condition (504). In this case, the preset execution condition may be either an automatic execution condition occurrence by an autorun or an execution request generation by a user.

When the client GUI is executed, it is determined whether automatic updating is set. (506) If automatic updating is set, the client GUI accesses the remote server 300 through the connected PC 200 to download the client GUI updating data. And update 508. In this case, when the client GUI update data is requested, the remote server 300 provides the client GUI update data to the requesting PC 200, and the client GUI performs the update through the PC 200. If the update is complete or if automatic update is not configured, the client GUI proceeds to step 510.

The client GUI reads the UI components stored in advance in step 510. The UI component abstracts the functions of the GUI of the PC 200 and is an object necessary to construct a client GUI that is visually customized. After reading the UI component, the client GUI generates a client window according to the UI component. (512) The client window is a function of the PC 200 and data of the USB memory device 100. This is the default screen.

When the client window is generated, the client GUI obtains predetermined client graphic condition information. (514) The client window graphic condition information may be a condition for a window image, window size / transparency, and window font.

If the client graphic condition information is obtained in advance, the client GUI overlays and displays the client window to which the graphic condition information is applied on the screen of the PC 200 (516). The client GUI then obtains preset shortcut icon information and menu information (518) and displays the shortcut icon and menu on the client window (520).

7 is an exemplary diagram of a client GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 7, assuming that the screen of the PC 100 is the desktop 80 on Microsoft's Windows, in this case, the client GUI is the desktop of the PC 100 on the desktop 80 on Windows. The client window 90 capable of performing operations on data stored in the USB memory device 100 may be overlaid and displayed. In this case, an indication 99 indicating that the client window 90 is being displayed may be displayed on the Windows task bar.

When comparing the desktop and the client window 90 of the PC 100, the desktop 80 on the Microsoft's Windows in Figure 7 'My Computer', 'My Documents', 'My Network Environment', Shortcuts 82 for functions such as 'Internet' are supported, and the client window 90 supports shortcut icons 92 for the functions on Windows as described above. Implemented to have some functionality.

In addition, the desktop 80 on Microsoft's Windows is supported 'trash bin' (84) function, the client window 90 is a USB memory device 100 independent of the 'trash bin' function on Windows as described above Provides a 'trash' function that operates on. In addition, the desktop 80 on Microsoft's Windows is supported with a 'Start' 86 menu function. The client window 90 looks visually similar to the 'Start' 86 menu on Windows as described above, but is independent. To provide a 'Start' menu operating for the USB memory device 100. Thus, the client window 90 is implemented to appear to the user as visually acting as the desktop of the PC 100.

In addition, the client window 90 supports shortcut execution icons for data stored in the USB memory device 100, so that user access to data stored in the USB memory device 100 may be easier.

Hereinafter, the operation of the client GUI when an input signal (ie, an event) is generated by the user in the client window 80 as described above will be described. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI when an event occurs in the client window 80 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 8, the client GUI determines whether an event occurs in an area of the client window 80 (602). In other words, the client GUI determines whether a predetermined event occurs on the area of the client window 80. The predetermined event may be a shortcut execution request event, a data addition request event, a shortcut execution icon deletion request event, a menu selection event, or the like. Each event is classified according to a predetermined mouse 42 input value or a keyboard 40 input value of the PC 200.

 When an event occurs, the client GUI determines a function defined by the UI component in response to the generated event (604). In other words, when a short-running event occurs, it is determined that the event is a short-running function. The client GUI performs an operation corresponding to the determined function (606). That is, if it is determined that the shortcut function is executed, the shortcut function is performed.

Next, the operation of the client GUI according to the event type on the client window 80 will be described in detail.

First, a case in which a shortcut execution event occurs in an area of the window 80 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI when a shortcut execution event occurs in an area of the client window 80 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 9, when the shortcut event occurs in the client window 80 area (612), whether the type of the shortcut event is a shortcut for the function of the PC 200 (614), the USB memory device ( It is determined whether the execution of the data of 100) is performed 616 or the execution of the data deletion information storage area 618. If the shortcut for the function of the PC 200, the client GUI executes a shortcut for the function of the PC 200. (620) If the shortcut for the data of the USB memory device 100, the client, The GUI performs a short run on the data. If the data delete information storage area is a short run, the client GUI performs a short run on the corresponding area (624). Here, each shortcut icon may be configured to have information corresponding to the unique information of the USB memory device 100, and if a shortcut execution event occurs, the shortcut icon may correspond to information corresponding to the unique information of the USB memory device 100. It can be implemented so that a short run can be made only if there is information. In this case, the unique information of the USB memory device 100 may be VID / PID or client GUI version information of the memory 12 or information of a controller chip constituting the control unit 14.

Meanwhile, referring to the case where a data addition request event occurs in the client window 80 area, FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a case where a data addition request event occurs in the client window 80 area according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a flow chart.

Referring to FIG. 10, when a data add request event occurs in the client window 80 region (632), the client GUI checks the data type of the added requested data (634). In this case, the data addition request event signal may be generated by one of drag and drop and copying using the clipboard from the GUI screen of the PC 200 onto the client window 80.

After checking the data type, the client GUI determines whether the data type is a file (636), a folder (638), or a software (640). If the data type is a file, the client GUI stores (642) additionally requested data in a file area of a preset system folder. In addition, if the data type is a folder, the client GUI stores additional requested data in a folder area of a preset system folder (644). In addition, if the data type is software, the client GUI stores the additional requested data in the software area of the preset system folder (646). The client GUI then creates a shortcut icon for the additional requested data using the path of the storage area (648). The client GUI then displays the generated shortcut icon in the client window 80.

In addition, a case in which the shortcut icon deletion request event occurs in the client window 80 area will be described. FIG. 11 illustrates that the shortcut icon deletion request event has occurred in the client window 80 area according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the case of the client GUI. Referring to FIG. 11, when a shortcut icon deletion request event occurs in the client window 80 area (652), the client GUI deletes the shortcut icon on the client window 80 (654). The client GUI checks the data type of the deleted shortcut icon (656). The client GUI then determines whether the data type is a file (658), a folder (662), or a software (666). If the data type is a file, the client GUI deletes the corresponding data from the file area of the preset system folder (660). In addition, if the data type is a folder, the client GUI deletes the corresponding data from the folder area of the preset system folder (664). If the data type is software, the client GUI deletes the corresponding data from the software area of the preset system folder (668). The client GUI then stores the deleted data and the deleted time in a predefined deletion information storage area (670).

In addition, when a menu selection event occurs in the client window 80 area, FIG. 12 illustrates an operation of the client GUI when a menu selection event occurs in the client window 80 area according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flow chart. Referring to FIG. 12, when a menu selection event occurs in the client window 80 area (672), the client UI displays a menu list on the client window 80 (674). The menu list may include at least one menu item supported on the client window 80. For example, the menu items include a client window graphic condition setting menu, a client GUI auto execution setting menu, a memory search menu, an additional software menu, a memory capacity information display menu, a lock setting menu, a menu showing client GUI information, and the like. This may be included. If a specific menu is selected by the user in the menu list (676), the client UI performs a function corresponding to the selected menu item.

13 is a diagram illustrating a menu list displayed on a client window 80 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 13, a menu such as 'start' 96 may be provided on the client window 80. When the 'start' menu is selected, a menu list such as reference number M may be displayed. The desktop setting L1 shown at reference number M corresponds to the client window graphic condition setting menu. The autorun setting (L2) corresponds to the client GUI autorun setting menu. The USB memory device search L3 corresponds to a memory capacity information display menu. The software add L4 corresponds to a software add menu. The drive open L5 corresponds to a storage information search menu of the memory 12. The lock setting L6 corresponds to the lock setting menu. The client GUI information L7 corresponds to a menu showing the client GUI information.

Hereinafter, the operation of the client GUI according to the menu selection on the client window 80 will be described in detail.

First, FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a selection of a client window graphic condition setting menu according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 15 is a view illustrating a client window graphic condition setting screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. to be. 14 and 15, if the client window graphic condition setting menu is selected by the user (702), the client GUI displays the client window graphic condition setting window (704). For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the "Client GUI desktop selection" window is displayed. The "Castella Wallpaper Selection" window includes a background selection for selecting the background of the client window, a size / transparency setting for selecting the size and transparency of the client window, and a client GUI for changing the font of the client window. It can be implemented to be able to decorate. After displaying the client window graphic condition setting window as described above, the client GUI sets the desktop graphic condition according to a user input (706). The window graphic condition thus set is stored and reflected in the client window.

16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a menu selection for automatically executing a client GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 illustrates a screen for setting a client GUI automatic execution according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is shown. Referring to FIGS. 16 and 17, when the client GUI autorun setting menu is selected by the user (712), the client GUI displays the client GUI autorun execution setting window (714). For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the "Client GUI autorun setting" window is displayed. The "Client GUI autorun setting" window may be implemented to select whether to automatically execute the client GUI. After displaying the client GUI autorun setting window as described above, the client GUI sets whether to automatically run the client GUI according to a user input (716). The automatic execution of the client GUI set as described above is stored and reflected when the client GUI is executed.

18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a memory capacity information display menu selection according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a memory capacity information display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. 18 and 19, when the memory capacity information display menu is selected by the user (722), the client GUI displays a memory capacity information display window (724). For example, as shown in FIG. 19, the "Client GUI Explorer" window is displayed. The software installed in the memory is displayed in the "Client GUI Explorer" window, and the memory capacity information is preferably displayed. The user can view the memory capacity information as described above and use the memory 12 more efficiently.

20 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a software addition menu selection according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating a software addition screen according to an embodiment of the present invention. 20 and 21, if a software add menu is selected by the user (732), the client GUI displays a software add window (734). For example, the "Add Software" window is displayed as shown in FIG. The "Add Software" window is preferably implemented so that the software to be added can be divided into file types and folder types. When the software to be added is selected by the user through such a search (736), the client GUI adds the software to the corresponding type area of the memory area (738).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI according to a selection of a storage information search menu of a memory according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a storage information search window of a memory according to an embodiment of the present invention. . 22 and 23, when the storage information search menu of the memory is selected by the user (742), the client GUI displays the storage information search window of the memory (744). For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the "CASTELLA (I :)" window is displayed. This "CASTELLA (I :)" window is preferably implemented such that the memory 12 stored contents of the USB memory device 100 are displayed.

24 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a lock setting menu selection according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 25 is a view illustrating a lock setting window according to an embodiment of the present invention. 24 and 25, when the lock setting menu is selected by the user (752), the client GUI determines whether it is the first setting (754). If initially set, the client GUI outputs a lock information input window (756) to store the lock information input by the user (758). If it is not the initial setting or as described above, after the lock information according to the initial setting is stored, the client GUI displays a lock setting window (760). For example, the "lock function setting" window is displayed as shown in FIG. The "lock function setting" window is preferably implemented to enable the lock setting and password setting. If the lock is input by the user through the lock setting window, the client GUI sets the lock according to the user input (762). The client GUI stores the lock setting contents (764). By using the lock menu, the user can restrict access to the memory 12 of the USB memory device 100, thereby enabling safe storage of user data.

26 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a menu selection showing client GUI information according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 27 to 30 are diagrams illustrating a client GUI information window according to an embodiment of the present invention. Drawing. 26 to 30, when the client GUI information menu is selected by the user (772), the client GUI displays a list of sub items corresponding to the client GUI information menu (774). One or more sub-items corresponding to may be included. For example, the sub items may include a version information item, a manual information item, a user community item, and an update item.

The client GUI displays version information when the version information item is selected by the user in the sub item list (776) (778). For example, as shown in FIG. 27, a "Client GUI Version" window is displayed. This "client GUI version" window is preferably implemented such that the copyright owner and version of the client GUI is displayed.

In addition, when the manual information is selected by the user in the sub-item list (780), the client GUI displays the client GUI instruction manual (782). In this case, the client GUI instruction manual may be displayed in advance. After accessing the page, it may be displayed via a web page. When displayed through a web page, as shown in FIG. 28, the network page is accessed and then accessed. In the meantime, when the network check results in the inability to access the web page, a pre-stored user manual may be displayed.

In addition, if the user GUI information is selected by the user in the sub item list (784), the client GUI accesses the user community network address and displays the user community web page. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 29, a web page corresponding to a user meeting internet cafe may be displayed.

In addition, the client GUI displays the update information screen (790) when update information is selected by the user in the sub item list (788). For example, as shown in FIG. 30, the "Update setting" window is displayed. This "update setting" window is preferably implemented to enable update requests by the user and input of automatic update settings. In the state where the update information screen is displayed as described above, if there is an update request by the user (792), the client GUI accesses the preset remote server 300 to download the client GUI update data (794). The client GUI performs an update by using the downloaded update data (796).

Hereinafter, a method of providing a client GUI and client GUI update data in the remote server 300 will be described.

First, a method of providing a client GUI will be described. FIG. 31 is a flowchart of providing a client GUI of a remote server 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 31, when a signal for requesting a client GUI is input through the network 250 (802), the remote server 300 authenticates the requestor (804). In this case, the requestor authentication may be performed by determining whether or not the requestor is provided with a client GUI using the PID and / or VID and / or ESN information stored in the USB memory device 100. As a result of the authentication, the remote server 300 determines whether the requestor is the allowed target (806), and if the target is permitted, transmits the latest stored client GUI to the requestor (808). On the other hand, if the target is not permitted, the remote server 300 transmits a message to the requester, the client GUI can not be provided (810) so that the requester can be provided that the client GUI can not be provided.

Meanwhile, referring to a method of providing client GUI update data, FIG. 32 is a flowchart of providing client GUI update data of a remote server 300 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 32, when a signal for requesting client GUI update data is input through the network 250 (812), the remote server 300 authenticates the update requestor (814). In this case, the update requestor authentication may be performed by determining whether the requestor is a target to be provided with the client GUI update by using the PID and the VID or the ESN information or the version information stored in the USB memory device 100. As a result of the authentication, the remote server 300 determines whether the requestor is an authorized target (816), and if it is not the authorized target, transmits a message (not provided) to the requestor to provide the client GUI update data (818), so that the requestor can receive the client GUI data. Make sure you know nothing. Meanwhile, if the target is permitted, the remote server 300 determines whether update data for the requester exists (820). If there is update data, the remote server 300 transmits the new version of the update data to the requestor (824). On the other hand, if there is no update data, the remote server 300 transmits a message indicating that the update is unnecessary (826).

In the above description of the present invention, specific embodiments have been described, but various modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, in the above description of the present invention, the host device has been described using the PC 300 as an example, but any device may be used as long as the device has a graphical user interface operating system in addition to the PC 300. Further, in the above description of the present invention, the information processing terminal is limited to a USB memory device, but any device having a storage area is possible.

One embodiment of the present invention described above should not be construed as limiting the technical spirit of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention is limited only by the matters described in the claims, and those skilled in the art can change and change the technical idea of the present invention in various forms. Therefore, such improvements and modifications will fall within the protection scope of the present invention as long as it will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

1 is a schematic diagram of a system for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 illustrates a UI component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

3 illustrates an example of storing a client GUI and a system folder in a memory according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 illustrates an example of storing a client GUI and a system folder in a memory according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a diagram illustrating a system folder structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a process of operating a client GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention.

7 is an exemplary diagram of a client GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI when an event occurs in a client window according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

9 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI when a shortcut execution event occurs in a client window area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI when a data addition request event occurs in a client window area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI when a shortcut icon deletion request event occurs in a client window area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI when a menu selection event occurs in a client window area according to an embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a diagram illustrating a menu list displayed on a client window according to an embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to selection of a client window graphic condition setting menu according to the present invention.

15 is a diagram illustrating a client window graphic condition setting screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

16 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a menu selection for automatically executing a client GUI according to the present invention.

17 is a diagram illustrating a screen for setting whether to automatically execute a client GUI according to an embodiment of the present invention.

18 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a memory capacity information display menu selection of the present invention.

19 is a diagram illustrating a memory capacity information display screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

20 is a flowchart illustrating the operation of the client GUI according to the software addition menu selection of the present invention.

21 is a diagram illustrating a software addition screen according to an embodiment of the present invention.

22 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a client GUI according to selection of a storage information search menu of an actual memory of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a storage information search window of a memory according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

24 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to the lock setting menu selection of the present invention.

25 is a view illustrating a lock setting window according to an embodiment of the present invention.

26 is a flowchart illustrating an operation process of a client GUI according to a menu selection showing client GUI information of the present invention.

27 to 30 are diagrams illustrating a client GUI information window according to an embodiment of the present invention.

31 is a flowchart for providing a client GUI of a remote server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

32 is a flowchart for providing client GUI update data of a remote server according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Claims (28)

An information processing terminal comprising: a connection unit for connection with a host device having an operating system equipped with a graphical user interface; a memory having a storage space; and a control unit communicating with the host device through the connection unit and controlling the memory; In the memory, Data control of the host device and the information processing terminal is possible, and includes a function of a host graphical user interface, and visually customizes it to display a client window on the host device, and displays data that can be displayed on the client window. An information processing terminal characterized in that a client graphical user interface is recorded for controlling editing and / or execution thereof by an input signal. The method of claim 1, Editing the data displayable on the client window, An information processing terminal comprising any one of addition, deletion, movement and modification. The method of claim 1, Data that can be displayed on the client window, At least one shortcut icon for executing any of a plurality of functions of the host device, and at least one shortcut icon for calling and / or executing any one of data stored in a memory of the information processing terminal Information processing terminal comprising any one of. The method of claim 3, Data that can be displayed on the client window, And a menu button visually menud to execute at least one function executable through the client window. The method of claim 1, In the memory, And a system folder for recording the data which the client graphical user interface can display on the client window. The method of claim 5, The client graphical user interface, when executed, And identifying the presence or absence of the system folder, and if there is no system folder, creating a system folder of a preset default path in the memory. The method of claim 5, The data displayable on the client window includes at least one of a file, a folder, and software. And the file, folder, and software are separately stored in the system folder. The method of claim 7, wherein And the client graphical user interface classifies and stores the data in the system folder according to the data type. The method of claim 7, wherein The system folder further includes a deletion information storage area for storing deletion information for storing data deleted on the client window. And an icon for calling the deletion information storage area is displayed on the client window. The method of claim 4, wherein At least one or more functions executable through the client window, Setting an automatic execution condition of the client graphical user interface when the information processing terminal connects to a host; Setting graphic conditions for the client window; Searching for stored information of the memory; Adding software to a setting area of the memory; A function of displaying capacity information of the memory; A function of setting access limitation of the memory; An information processing terminal comprising at least one of functions for enabling access to a predetermined website. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 10, And the memory has at least two logical areas. The method of claim 11, Any one of the at least two logical areas includes a first logical area in which writing and deletion is restricted by any user. The method of claim 12, The first logical region includes a hidden region where access is restricted by an arbitrary user and access is permitted only to an authorized user. And the client graphical user interface is recorded in the hidden area. The method of claim 12, The first logical area further includes a CDFS area that is allowed to be viewed and read by any user, And the client graphical user interface is further recorded in the CDFS area, the autorun information for automatically executing a preset file or application program when connected to the host device. The method of claim 14, The client graphical user interface further includes a function for setting whether to update by a user, And wherein the auto-run information determines whether to request update data from the outside according to the set value of whether or not to update. The method of claim 15, Further comprising the unique information of the information processing terminal, And the autorun information is further configured to transmit the unique information as permission information for receiving update data from the outside. The method of claim 16, The data displayable on the client window further includes information corresponding to the unique information, And when the client user interface is requested to execute and / or call any one of the data from the outside, compare the unique information with the unique information included in the data, and determine whether to execute the data. The method of claim 11, And the client user interface further comprises a resizing function including a maximum resolution of a host graphical user interface. When connected to a host device, the first step of displaying data on the host device and a client window that is capable of data control of the information processing terminal connected to the host device and includes a function of a host graphical user interface and that is visually customized; And a second step of receiving a signal from an external source and controlling data that can be displayed on the client window and / or control execution thereof. The method of claim 19, The second step, When a signal corresponding to a data addition request is input from the outside on the client window, a shortcut icon for calling and / or executing the additional requested data is generated and displayed on the client window, The user interface providing method of the information processing terminal using a host resource, characterized in that for storing the data in the memory. The method of claim 20, Storing the data in the memory of the information processing terminal, A method for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using a host resource, characterized by checking the type of the additional requested data and storing the data in a predetermined area for each type. The method of claim 20, The signal corresponding to the data addition request is generated by any one of dragging and dropping from the screen of the host device onto the client window and copying using a clipboard. A method of providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using resources. A system for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using resources of a host device, Data control of the host device and the information processing terminal is possible, and includes a function of a host graphical user interface, which is visually customized to display a client window on the host device, and to display data that can be displayed on the client window. And a remote server storing a client graphical user interface for controlling editing and / or execution thereof by an input signal. The method of claim 23, wherein The remote server, When the client graphical user interface request signal is input from the information processing terminal, A system for providing a user interface of an information processing terminal using a host resource, characterized in that the information processing terminal is authenticated as an authorized object and provides the client graphical user interface only to the permitted object. The method of claim 24, And the authentication is performed using the unique information stored in the information processing terminal. The method of claim 23, wherein The remote server, Further comprising the client graphical user interface update data, When a signal for requesting the client graphical user interface update is input, the information processing terminal provides a user interface of the information processing terminal using a host resource, by authenticating whether the information processing terminal is an authorized object and providing the update data only to the permitted object. system. The method of claim 26, And the authentication is performed using the unique information stored in the information processing terminal. The method of claim 26, And wherein the authentication is achieved by using the client graphical user interface version information.

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