KR101581570B1 - Loss prevention and data security function for usb memory - Google Patents

Abstract

A mobile terminal according to an embodiment includes a connector for an interface with an external terminal; A storage unit for storing data received from the external terminal through the connector; A notification unit informing that the user is in a lost state; A wireless communication unit for pairing with the mobile terminal; And a controller for judging that the wireless communication unit is in a lost state through whether or not the pairing is maintained, and performing security, restoration, or loss prevention function of the data in the storage unit when it is determined that the wireless communication unit is in a lost state; And a control unit.
According to the embodiments, it is possible to prevent the loss of the USB memory, to prevent data leakage even if it is lost, to prevent secondary damage, and further, data can be restored.

Description

LOSS PREVENTION AND DATA SECURITY FUNCTION FOR USB MEMORY BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]

The present invention relates to a USB memory having loss prevention and data security functions. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for preventing loss and preventing loss of a USB memory by transmitting and receiving certain location information and security information between a USB memory and a smart phone through a Bluetooth connection with a smart phone, And a USB memory having a data security function.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) refers to a PC peripheral port specification that simplifies the task of installing complex PCs and peripherals into a single plug-in. USB memory refers to the storage device that is connected to the above USB. The USB memory has solved the problem of the initial high price and capacity, and is now easily used by anyone.

The USB memory is more inexpensive than other hardware devices in terms of cost, and has a function of protecting personal data by adding a password function in memory use. In particular, the storage of personal data that can be protected on a USB memory is very common, and it is very useful in internet financial transactions that are part of daily life. In other words, USB memory is a strength that storage and archiving of "authorized certificate" which is essential in internet financial transactions and stability of movement and ease of movement is a strength that other memories do not have, Can also be used effectively. The advantages of such a USB memory are more remarkable in comparison with the size of a disc that is inconvenient to carry when storing data using a CD and the requirement of a separate program and a separate program for recording.

Especially, despite the recent development of webhard, which has convenience and price competitiveness, USB memory is widely used while maintaining its own market to store data or programs requiring security.

However, as the storage capacity that can be stored in the USB memory increases and the size of the USB memory itself decreases, data loss due to loss may occur.

In the past, USB memory was relatively expensive, so the loss of the USB memory device itself was perceived as a loss. However, considering that the price of USB memory has recently become low and it can be easily obtained, the loss of USB memory itself The loss of data stored in the USB memory can be perceived as a greater loss. Particularly, although various web hard services that can be used freely and have enhanced convenience have been widely used, the use of a USB memory other than the web hard means that security for data stored in the USB is important . Therefore, the loss of the USB memory itself or the loss or the leakage of the data stored in the USB memory may lead to a personal loss, and there is a problem that secondary damage may occur due to data leakage when considering the characteristics of data stored separately in the USB have.

Therefore, there is a need for a USB memory device capable of having a security function for preventing the loss of data stored in the USB memory, not preventing the USB memory itself from being lost. In addition, considering the recent transactions and utilization of USB memory, when the USB memory is lost, the loss target is stored data rather than the USB memory itself, so a USB memory device having the function of restoring the file stored in the USB memory is required Do.

Prior Art 1 (KR 20-2010-0012581A) is a device for preventing the loss of USB memory, so as to prevent the loss of the USB by connecting the USB with the socket. However, this is to prevent the loss of the USB memory itself, and the configuration for preventing the loss of the USB memory itself is a simple configuration that depends on the line, so that it is not considered that the loss prevention effect is high. When the USB memory is lost, There is a limitation that the above-mentioned problem can not be solved.

The prior art 2 (KR 20-0426002A) is a device for generating a warning sound when a portable MP3 player or the like has a relatively small size, that is, theft of the object to be protected, and can be utilized in case of USB memory theft, , It is difficult to apply to the case of loss by the owner, and in case of theft, there is a difference in the principle of solution of the problem to prevent loss. In addition, there is a disadvantage in that there is a certain limit in terms of security of stored data.

KR 20-2010-0012581A KR 20-0426002A

It is an object of the present invention to provide a function of preventing loss of data through interworking of smart phone and Bluetooth and recovering a lost USB memory and further recovering security and data of data stored in the USB memory.

A USB memory having a data loss prevention and data security function according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a connector for an interface with an external terminal; A storage unit for storing data received from the external terminal through the connector; A notification unit informing that the user is in a lost state; A wireless communication unit for pairing with the mobile terminal; And a controller for judging that the wireless communication unit is in a lost state through whether or not the pairing is maintained, and performing security, restoration, or loss prevention function of the data in the storage unit when it is determined that the wireless communication unit is in a lost state; . ≪ / RTI >

The USB memory having the loss prevention and data security function may further comprise a reset button for resetting the mobile terminal information for the pairing.

The USB memory having the loss prevention and data security function may transmit the data of the storage unit to the predetermined web server for the data restoration function.

The USB memory having the loss prevention and data security function may encrypt and store the data of the storage unit in the external terminal for the data restoration function.

In the USB memory having the loss prevention and data security function, the notification unit may turn on the LED, sound output, or transmit lost information to the mobile terminal for the loss prevention function.

The USB memory having the loss prevention and data security function may block the access to the data of the storage unit for the data security function.

The USB memory having the loss prevention and data security function may control the display unit or the interface of the external terminal for the data security function.

The USB memory having the loss prevention and data security function may delete the data of the storage unit for the data security function.

The USB memory having the loss prevention and data security function according to the present invention can prevent loss of the USB memory, prevent data leakage even if it is lost, prevent secondary damage, and recover data.

In more detail, when the USB memory and the smartphone are disconnected from the predetermined distance range through the Bluetooth connection with the smartphone, the smartphone owner is warned to prevent the loss, and the final position of the USB memory To the smartphone so that the lost USB memory can be recovered again.

In addition, according to the security system of the USB memory, it is not possible for others to extract data from the USB memory, and important data included in the USB memory is copied in an encrypted form to a predetermined storage device to prevent data loss .

1 is a block diagram of a USB memory according to an embodiment.
2 is an initial flowchart showing a data security, restoration, and loss prevention process of a USB memory according to an embodiment.
3 is a flowchart for restoring data in the USB memory according to the embodiment.
4 shows a flowchart for data protection of the USB memory according to the embodiment.
5 is a flow chart for notifying the lost status of the USB memory according to the embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily carry out the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

Hereinafter, the mobile terminal 20 related to the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The suffix "module" and " part "for the components used in the following description are given or mixed in consideration of ease of specification, and do not have their own meaning or role.

1 is a block diagram of a USB memory according to an embodiment.

The mobile terminal described in the embodiments may include a mobile phone, a smart phone, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), navigation and the like. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the configuration according to the embodiments described herein may be applied to a fixed terminal such as a digital TV, a desktop computer, and the like, unless the configuration is applicable only to a mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may include a wireless communication unit, an audio / video (A / V) input unit, a user input unit, a sensing unit, an output unit, a memory, an interface unit, a control unit, and a power supply unit. The mobile terminal may be provided with a separate application for interworking with the wireless communication unit of the USB memory.

The external terminal described in the embodiment may include a personal computer, a laptop computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistants), a PMP (Portable Multimedia Player), a navigation system, and the like.

The external terminal includes a USB port for connection with a USB memory, and includes a wireless communication unit, an A / V (Audio / Video) input unit, a user input unit, a sensing unit, an output unit, a memory, And the like.

1, the USB memory 100 may include a controller 110, a connector 120, a storage unit, a wireless communication unit 140, a reset button 160, and a display unit.

The USB memory 100, which is miniaturized and can be easily carried by a user, is suitable for storing and using data requiring security such as internet financial transactions and personal information.

The USB memory 100 is mainly used as an external computer. When the USB memory 100 is connected to the external computer, the USB memory 100 is gradually reduced in size. (100) are becoming increasingly dangerous.

Further, since the data stored in the USB memory 100 is data containing the privacy of the user, information about finance or the like requiring security, data leakage may cause secondary damage.

Therefore, the USB memory 100 requires a security function to protect data when it is inevitably lost, and a restoration function that can restore data is required.

The embodiment can prevent the loss of the USB memory 100 through the display of the USB memory 100 itself or the notification through the user smartphone when there is a risk of USB loss, And data loss prevention and data security features that enable users to restore data, such as by transferring data to a smartphone, transferring it to a Web server, or storing it on a connected computer. The USB memory 100 is provided.

1, the connector 120 corresponds to a port for interfacing with an external terminal 10 such as a computer.

The connector 120 may be directly connected to the body of the USB memory 100 or may be connected to the body of the USB memory 100 via a cable in the case of an external hard disk. The connector 120 allows the data transmitted from the external terminal 10 to be transmitted to the storage unit and the data of the storage unit to the external terminal 10.

The connector 120 can directly supply power supplied from the external terminal 10 to the USB display unit, the control unit 110 or the wireless communication unit 140, . Meanwhile, the USB memory 100 may have a separate power source, and may store power through the power source and transmit the power to the respective components. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

The connector 120 may be fixed to the external terminal 10 according to circumstances. At this time, the fixing of the connector 120 means that the USB memory 100 can not be forcibly disconnected from the external terminal 10 by another user. For example, the connector 120 may be fixed to the external terminal 10 by inserting the latching portion inside the connector 120 and latching the latching portion inside the USB port of the external terminal 10.

However, the connector 120 may be separated when the latching portion receives a force exceeding the limit. At this time, the controller 110 recognizes the forced separation of the connector 120 and can format the data of the storage unit.

This fixing of the connector 120 can be released when user authentication is performed through the external terminal 10 or the user registered mobile terminal 20. [

The data transmitted and received through the connector 120 is stored in the storage unit 130. The storage unit 130 may store data transmitted from the external terminal 10 and the external terminal 10 may read the data stored in the storage unit 130.

Then, the notification unit 150 can inform the outside that it is a lost status. For example, the notification unit 150 may include an LED to indicate that the USB memory 100 is in a lost state by lighting the LED. Alternatively, the LED may indicate whether the USB memory 100 is connected to the external terminal 10 through the lighting color.

The notification unit 150 may include an audio output unit to inform the user that the USB memory 100 is lost.

Alternatively, when the notification unit 150 senses a loss situation, the notification unit 150 can notify the user of the lost status through the monitor or the speaker of the external terminal 10 through the connector 120. At this time, the notification unit 150 can display the previously stored loss contrast information on the monitor of the external terminal 10. In this case, the loss preparation information may be a cell phone number, personal information, and the like stored by the user in the storage unit.

Through these various notification methods, the risk of loss can be reduced by informing the user of the loss situation.

Meanwhile, the wireless communication unit 140 may interoperate the USB memory 100 and the user's mobile terminal 20. The wireless communication unit 140 may use the Bluetooth communication scheme, but is not limited thereto.

The wireless communication unit 140 may be paired with the mobile terminal 20 of a predetermined user when power is supplied. The wireless communication unit 140 may allow data of the storage unit to be transmitted and received only when the wireless communication unit 140 is paired with the mobile terminal 20 through the controller 110. [

That is, when the controller 110 confirms that the wireless communication unit 140 is paired with the user's mobile terminal 20, the control unit 110 can release the data security of the storage unit.

Then, the wireless communication unit 140 can confirm whether or not the mobile terminal 20 is continuously paired with the mobile terminal 20, and notify the controller 110 of the loss.

If the wireless communication unit 140 is not interworked with the mobile terminal 20 for a predetermined time or longer, the controller 110 determines that the USB memory 100 is lost, and proceeds to the lost state .

The reset button 160 may correspond to a button for releasing the mobile terminal 20 of a predetermined user. Alternatively, the reset button 160 may correspond to a button for canceling the pairing with the mobile terminal 20. [

The control unit 110 can control each configuration of the USB memory 100 described above.

The control unit 110 can recognize the situation through the connector 120 and the wireless communication unit 140 and operate according to a predetermined process to exert the data security, restoration and loss prevention function of the USB memory 100.

2 to 5 are flowcharts illustrating data security, restoration, and loss prevention processes of the USB memory 100 of the control unit 110 according to the embodiment.

2 is an initial flowchart showing a data security, restoration, and loss prevention process of the USB memory 100 of the control unit 110 according to the embodiment.

When the user connects the connector 120 of the USB memory 100 to the external terminal 10, power is supplied through the connector 120 so that the controller 110 can operate.

The control unit 110 attempts to pair with the mobile terminal 20 of the predetermined user through the wireless communication unit 140. [ (S101). When the pairing is performed, the controller 110 can release the lock of the storage unit and allow the storage unit and the external terminal 10 to transmit and receive data. If the pairing is not performed, the control unit 110 may maintain the lock in the storage unit. However, in order to use the USB memory 100 even when the user does not have the mobile terminal 20, the user can authenticate the external terminal 10 by inputting a password or the like and unlock the storage unit.

The control unit 110 may continuously attempt to access the user's mobile terminal 20 through the wireless communication unit 140 to confirm whether the pairing is maintained. (S103)

That is, when the pairing with the mobile terminal 20 is not maintained through the wireless communication unit 140, the controller 110 may determine that the USB memory 100 is in a lost state. (S200, S300, S400)

When the pairing is maintained, the controller 110 maintains the unlock state of the storage unit, and the storage unit can transmit and receive data to / from the external terminal 10 through the connector 120. [ (S105)

If the pairing is not maintained, the controller 110 notifies the user of the loss, stores the data so that the data can be recovered, and protects the data from other users.

Hereinafter, a method for a user to restore data in the USB memory 100 when the USB memory 100 is lost will be described.

FIG. 3 shows a flowchart for restoring data in the USB memory 100 according to the embodiment.

The control unit 110 may transmit the data of the storage unit to the user's mobile terminal 20 when the controller 110 determines that the data is lost. To the mobile terminal 20 of the user. If some data of the USB memory 100 is stored in the mobile terminal 20, only newly added data can be stored. That is, the controller 110 may synchronize the data of the storage unit with the mobile terminal 20 through the Internet network of the external terminal 10.

When the data can not be transmitted to the mobile terminal 20, the controller 110 may transmit the data of the storage unit to the predetermined web server. For example, data in the storage unit can be transmitted to a predetermined cloud server or a mail server. (S203)

The user can authenticate the user and connect to the cloud server or the mail server to restore the data of the storage unit.

Meanwhile, when data can not be transmitted to the mobile terminal 20 and data can not be transmitted to the web server, the controller 110 can store data in the external terminal 10 by encrypting the data. (S205)

The order of the data transmission to the mobile terminal 20, the data transmission to the web server, and the method of storing the encrypted data in the computer may be changed.

When the data can not be stored in the external terminal 10, the controller 110 may maintain the lock state of the storage unit and may not delete the data. (S207)

The controller 110 may delete the data when it is confirmed that data is transmitted to the mobile terminal 20, data is transmitted to the web server, or data is encrypted by being encrypted in the computer. (S209)

Thus, according to the embodiment, the user can recover data even if the USB memory 100 is lost.

Hereinafter, a method for protecting data in the USB memory 100 when the USB memory 100 is lost will be described. (S300)

FIG. 4 shows a flowchart for data protection of the USB memory 100 according to the embodiment.

First, when the controller 110 recognizes that the USB memory 100 is in a lost state through the wireless communication unit 140, the control unit 110 may lock the data transmission / reception of the storage unit. (S301). For example, the control unit 110 may disconnect access to the storage unit data by disconnecting the connector 120 from the terminal. Alternatively, the control unit 110 may disconnect data from the storage unit by disconnecting the storage unit from the connector 120. [

The controller 110 controls the external terminal 10 to prevent access to the data stored in the storage unit. (S303) For example, when the controller 110 recognizes that the terminal is in a lost state, the control unit 110 may display the preset loss contrast information on the monitor of the external terminal 10 and maintain a locked state that does not respond to the input to the interface. Alternatively, the controller 110 may block access to the data stored in the storage unit by interrupting the input of a mouse, a keyboard, etc. of the external terminal 10.

Meanwhile, the controller 110 may operate the latching portion of the connector 120 to fix the USB memory 100 to the USB port of the external terminal 10. (S305) When another user intends to forcibly remove the USB memory 100, the latching portion may be caught in the USB port.

In order to prevent damage to the USB port of the external terminal 10, when the USB memory 100 is subjected to a predetermined force or more, the latch of the latch can be released. At this time, the controller 110 recognizes that the USB memory 100 has been stolen by another user, and can format the data of the storage unit. (S307)

Hereinafter, a method of informing the user of the lost status when the USB memory 100 is lost will be described. (S400)

5 is a flowchart showing a lost state of the USB memory 100 according to the embodiment.

First, when the controller 110 recognizes that the USB memory 100 is in a lost state through the wireless communication unit 140, the controller 110 may notify the USB memory 100 that the USB memory 100 is in a lost state. For example, the controller 110 may turn on the LED included in the notification unit 150 to inform the outside that the LED is in a lost state. (S401). Alternatively, the controller 110 may output sound through the sound output unit included in the notification unit 150 to inform the outside that the sound is lost. (S403)

The controller 110 can notify the USB memory 100 that the USB memory 100 is lost through the external terminal 10. (S405). For example, the control unit 110 may output the loss contrast information stored in the storage unit through the monitor of the external terminal 10 to notify the lost status of the USB memory 100 to the outside. At this time, the lost information may correspond to the number and address of the mobile terminal 20 stored in the storage unit by the user.

The controller 110 may notify the USB memory 100 that the USB memory 100 is lost through the speaker of the external terminal 10. Alternatively, the controller 110 may transmit a signal to the user's mobile terminal 20 through the Internet network of the external terminal 10 to inform the user that the USB memory 100 is in a lost state. At this time, the controller 110 may inform the information of the external terminal 10 together. For example, the name of the external terminal 10 or the Internet port information to which the external terminal 10 is connected may be informed to inform the user of the lost location. (S407)

When the pairing with the wireless communication unit 140 of the USB memory 100 is canceled, the mobile terminal 20 can notify the user of the lost state through a pop-up window, sound or vibration.

According to the embodiments of the present invention described above, it is possible to prevent loss of the USB memory, prevent data leakage even if it is lost, prevent secondary damage, and further restore data.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. , Alteration, substitution, addition, or the like.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments, but, on the contrary, is intended to cover various modifications and equivalent arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. And falls within the scope of the present invention.

10: External terminal
20: mobile terminal
100: USB memory
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120: Connector
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160: Reset button

Claims (8)

A connector for interfacing with an external terminal;
A storage unit for storing data;
A notification unit informing that the user is in a lost state;
A wireless communication unit for pairing with a user mobile terminal; And
A controller for judging that the wireless communication unit is in a lost state through the maintenance of the pairing and executing the data security, restoration or loss prevention function of the storage unit when it is determined that the wireless communication unit is in a lost state; Lt; / RTI >
The data restoration function includes:
If it is determined that the user terminal is in a lost state, transmits data of the storage unit to the user mobile terminal,
When the data transmission fails to the mobile terminal, the data of the storage unit is transmitted to a predetermined web server,
And encrypting and storing data of the storage unit in the external terminal when data transmission to the web server fails,
USB memory with loss prevention and data security. The method according to claim 1,
Wherein the connector includes a latch portion which is caught by a USB port of the external terminal and remains fixed within a predetermined force,
The data security function comprises:
And deleting data of the storage unit when the predetermined force abnormality is applied to the latch unit to release the latch of the latch unit.
USB memory with loss prevention and data security. delete delete The method according to claim 1,
The loss prevention function may include LED lighting, sound output, or loss information transmission to the mobile terminal through the notification unit
USB memory with loss prevention and data security. The method according to claim 1,
For the data security function, the control unit blocks access to the data of the storage unit
USB memory with loss prevention and data security. The method according to claim 1,
For the data security function, the control unit controls the display unit or the interface of the external terminal
USB memory with loss prevention and data security. The method according to claim 1,
For the data security function, the control unit deletes data of the storage unit
USB memory with loss prevention and data security.

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